Connecting piece

The one-piece snap-fit ​​connector solves the problem of excessive system size caused by a large number of cooling fans, and enables stable fixation and quick installation of fans and sensors, thus optimizing the operational stability and noise performance of the equipment.

CN224032839UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-24BOMA HEATING & COOLING ENVIRONMENT EQUIPMENT (JIANGSU) CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-05-16
Publication Date
2026-03-24

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, when there are too many cooling fans, the connecting parts require a large footprint, resulting in an excessively large overall control system that cannot effectively limit the movement of both the fans and the temperature sensor at the same time.

Method used

Design an integrally molded connector, including a first connecting part and a second connecting part, which adopts a snap-fit ​​connection for fixing a fan and a sensor, and has a limiting component to achieve quick installation and disassembly, reduce assembly gaps and reduce vibration transmission.

Benefits of technology

This design achieves simultaneous fixation of the fan and sensor, optimizing the device's operational stability and noise performance, while reducing the size of the connectors and the complexity of installation.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a connecting piece. According to the scheme, the connecting piece comprises an integrally-formed connecting piece body, and the connecting piece body is made of a flexible material and comprises a first connecting part, a second connecting part and a limiting assembly. The cooling fan comprises the connecting piece. The connecting piece body is integrally formed, a fan and a sensor can be fixed to a radiator support at the same time, lines can be arranged and stored, and the connecting piece body is multifunctional; according to the connecting mode provided by the invention, the convex part of the first connecting part and the groove of the radiator support as well as the male head of the second connecting part and the female head of the fan are in buckle type connection, additional fasteners are not needed, rapid mounting and dismounting are realized, in addition, the buckle type connection and the rigid structure design reduce assembly gaps, reduce vibration transmission during operation of the fan, and improve the service life of the fan. Therefore, the operation stability and noise performance of the equipment are optimized.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present scheme relates to the field of heat dissipation technology, in particular to a connecting piece. BACKGROUND

[0002] The computer fan is also called a cooling fan, which is used for heat dissipation and provided for a heat sink and a case. When multiple cooling fans need to be installed on the heat dissipation fin of the heat dissipation support, an external connecting piece is required.

[0003] In the prior art, when the number of cooling fans is too large, the connecting piece needs a large floor space to meet the limiting function of the fan and the temperature sensor, resulting in a large volume of the entire control system.

[0004] Therefore, a connecting piece is needed, which is small in size and can limit the fan and the temperature sensor at the same time. SUMMARY

[0005] To solve the above problems, the present scheme provides a connecting piece which is integrally formed and can limit the fan and the temperature sensor at the same time.

[0006] To achieve the above purpose, the technical scheme adopted by the present scheme is as follows: a connecting piece, comprising an integrally formed connecting piece body, the connecting piece body comprising a first connecting part, a second connecting part and a limiting assembly.

[0007] Further, the shape of the connecting piece body is consistent with the heat sink support, and the upper and lower ends are inwardly recessed, and the middle is hollow.

[0008] Further, the first connecting part is a convex part corresponding to the groove of the heat dissipation support.

[0009] Further, four second connecting parts are arranged on the four corners of the assembly connecting surface of the connecting piece body, for connecting the fan.

[0010] Further, the middle of the connecting piece body comprises a limiting assembly, and the first limiting end extends and connects to the second limiting end on both sides.

[0011] Further, the first limiting end faces the assembly connecting surface and is used for limiting the sensor.

[0012] Further, the bottom of the first limiting end comprises an extension part.

[0013] Further, the second limiting end is a hook part.

[0014] To achieve the above purpose, the technical scheme adopted by the present scheme is as follows: a cooling fan comprising the connecting piece described above.

[0015] In summary, the present scheme has the following advantages:

[0016] The connector body provided in this solution is integrally molded, which can simultaneously fix the fan and sensor on the heat sink bracket, and can organize and store the wiring, making it multifunctional.

[0017] The connection method provided by this solution uses a snap-fit ​​connection between the protruding part of the first connection part and the groove of the heat sink bracket, as well as between the male head of the second connection part and the female head of the fan. No additional fasteners are required, which enables quick installation and disassembly. In addition, the snap-fit ​​connection and rigid structure design reduce assembly gaps and reduce vibration transmission during fan operation, thereby optimizing the stability and noise performance of the equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Fig. 1 This is a schematic diagram of the connector;

[0019] Fig. 2 This is a top view of the connector;

[0020] Fig. 3 This is a side view of the connector.

[0021] in:

[0022] 100. Connector body;

[0023] 110. First connecting part;

[0024] 120. Second connecting part;

[0025] 130. Limiting component; 131. First limiting end; 132. Second limiting end. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The present solution will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments:

[0027] Example 1:

[0028] A connector, such as Figs. 1-3 As shown, it includes an integrally formed connector body 100. The connector body 100 is made of flexible material and its shape matches the radiator bracket. The upper and lower ends are recessed inward and the middle is hollow. The front and back include a radiator fixing surface and a component connection surface.

[0029] On the radiator mounting surface, first connecting parts 110 are provided at the left and right ends, and the first connecting parts 110 are used to connect the radiator bracket.

[0030] Specifically, the first connecting part 110 is a protrusion that corresponds to the groove of the heat sink bracket. During assembly, the first connecting part 110 is engaged in the groove of the heat sink bracket.

[0031] On the component connection surface, each of the four corners includes a second connection portion 120, which is used to connect a fan.

[0032] Specifically, the second connecting part 120 is a cylindrical mounting male head corresponding to the mounting female head on the four corners of the fan. In assembly, the mounting female head on one side of the fan is limited in the second connecting part 120, and two fans are fixed on one connecting piece body 100.

[0033] A limiting assembly 130 is further arranged in the middle of the connecting piece body 100, which includes a first limiting end 131 and a second limiting end 132, and the first limiting end 131 is extended and connected to the second limiting end 132 on both sides.

[0034] The first limiting end 131 faces the assembly connecting surface and is used for limiting the sensor.

[0035] In the working process of the fan, the temperature of the fan needs to be detected. In this embodiment, the sensor is a temperature sensor.

[0036] In the structural arrangement of the scheme, the first limiting end 131 is provided to realize the function of fixing the fan and the sensor at the same time. At the same time, the probe of the temperature sensor needs to be in contact with the air. When the temperature sensor is clamped in the structure, it can be in contact with the air, ensuring the normal work of the temperature sensor.

[0037] The bottom of the first limiting end 131 is an extension part 1311, which limits the sensor in combination with the first limiting end 131. In addition, the length of the extension part 1311 just limits the connecting piece on the fin, so that the sensor is not pressed into the fin due to pressing.

[0038] The second limiting end 132 is a hook part located in the middle of the side of the fan after assembly, which is used for arranging the lines of the fan and the sensor. By providing the second limiting end 132, the lines can be prevented from being twisted into the fan during the rotation of the fan blades.

[0039] In summary, the connecting piece body provided by the present application is integrally formed, can fix the fan and the sensor on the radiator bracket at the same time, can arrange and store the lines, and has multifunctionality.

[0040] The connecting method provided by the present application adopts buckle type connection between the first connecting part protrusion and the radiator bracket groove and between the second connecting part male head and the fan female head, without the need for additional fasteners, realizing quick installation and disassembly. In addition, the buckle type connection and the rigid structure design reduce the assembly gap and reduce the vibration transmission during the operation of the fan, thereby optimizing the equipment operation stability and noise performance.

[0041] The above-mentioned embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical concepts and characteristics of the present application, and the purpose is to enable those skilled in the art to understand and implement the present application, and cannot be used to limit the protection scope of the present application. Any equivalent variations or modifications made according to the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.

[0042] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "mounting", "connection", "connecting" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be fixed connection, or detachable connection, or integral connection; it can be mechanical connection, or electrical connection; it can be direct connection, or indirect connection through intermediate medium, or internal communication of two elements.

[0043] For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above-mentioned terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0044] It should be understood that the above-mentioned embodiments are only exemplary and not restrictive, and those skilled in the art can make various obvious or equivalent modifications or replacements to the above-mentioned details without departing from the essential principles of the present application, which shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A connector, characterized in that: It includes an integrally formed connector body (100), which is made of flexible material and includes a first connecting part (110), a second connecting part (120), and a limiting component (130).

2. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shape of the connector body (100) matches the radiator bracket, with the upper and lower ends recessed inward and the middle hollow.

3. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first connecting part (110) is a protrusion that corresponds to the groove of the heat sink bracket.

4. The connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connector body (100) has a second connecting part (120) on each of the four corners of the connecting surface for connecting the fan.

5. The connector according to claim 4, characterized in that: The connector body (100) includes a limiting component (130) in the middle, and the first limiting end (131) extends to the second limiting ends (132) on both sides.

6. The connector according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first limiting end (131) faces the component connection surface and is used for the limiting sensor.

7. The connector according to claim 6, characterized in that: The bottom of the first limiting end (131) includes an extension (1311).

8. The connector according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second limiting end (132) is a hook.