Fan module and electronic equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses a fan module and electronic equipment, the fan module comprises: a module housing, the module housing has at least two assembly positions arranged along a first direction; the number of the fan units is at least two, the fan units can be in one-to-one correspondence with the assembly positions of the module shell, and the fan units can drive airflow to flow in the second direction; the handle connecting plate is of a plate-shaped structure, one face of the handle connecting plate faces the fan unit, the handle connecting plate and the fan unit are arranged in the third direction, the first direction, the second direction and the third direction are perpendicular to one another, and the handle connecting plate is provided with a first end and a second end which are opposite to each other; the first end is used for being connected with at least two fan units, and the second end is a handle part. According to the fan module provided by the utility model, the space utilization rate of the electronic equipment is optimized, and the compact design of the electronic equipment is facilitated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electronic equipment technology, and in particular to a fan module and electronic equipment. Background Technology

[0002] In existing electronic devices such as network switches or network security equipment, fan modules are often used for heat dissipation, and their design often adopts a pluggable structure for easy maintenance.

[0003] Traditional fan module handles are typically located on the side of the fan module, allowing for easy removal and replacement. However, in fan modules with multiple fans (such as dual-fan modules), the side faces the direction in which the fans are arranged. This means the total width of the fan module (in the direction of the fans' arrangement) must at least meet the sum of the width of all the fans and the length of the handle. This increases the width of the electronic device, impacting its space utilization and limiting its compact design. For example, considering network equipment housed in a server rack, the limited internal space of the rack means that a larger width would undoubtedly affect the overall layout.

[0004] Therefore, how to optimize the space utilization of electronic devices while facilitating maintenance has become an urgent problem to be solved by those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of this, the present invention provides a fan module that optimizes the space utilization of electronic devices while facilitating maintenance. The present invention also provides an electronic device having the aforementioned fan module.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0007] A fan module, comprising:

[0008] A module housing having at least two mounting positions arranged along a first direction;

[0009] The fan unit has at least two units and each unit corresponds to a mounting position on the module housing. The fan unit can drive airflow in a second direction.

[0010] A handle connecting plate, wherein the handle connecting plate is a plate-shaped structure, one side of the handle connecting plate faces the fan unit and is arranged along a third direction with the fan unit, the first direction, the second direction and the third direction are perpendicular to each other, the handle connecting plate has a first end and a second end facing away from each other, the first end is used to connect with at least two of the fan units, and the second end is a handle portion.

[0011] Optionally, in the above-mentioned fan module, along the third direction, the projection area of ​​the module housing and the fan unit is a first area, and the projection of the second end is located outside the first area.

[0012] Optionally, in the above-mentioned fan module, the module housing has a plug-in slot, and at least two of the mounting positions are located in the plug-in slot;

[0013] The insertion slot has a third-direction insertion interface, through which the fan unit can enter the insertion slot and cooperate with the mounting position.

[0014] Optionally, in the above-mentioned fan module, when at least two fan units are connected to the handle connecting plate, at least two fan units can enter the plug slot through the plug interface, and at least two fan units correspond one-to-one with at least two mounting positions in the plug slot.

[0015] Optionally, in the above-mentioned fan module, the fan unit has a plurality of mounting portions distributed circumferentially along its axis of rotation, the plurality of mounting portions including a first mounting portion and a second mounting portion;

[0016] The assembly position has a first mating part that can be connected to the first mounting part, and the handle connecting plate has a second mating part that can be connected to the second mounting part.

[0017] Optionally, in the above-mentioned fan module, the handle connecting plate includes:

[0018] The connecting plate body is arranged along the third direction with the fan unit, and one end of the connecting plate body is the second end of the handle connecting plate;

[0019] A bent plate is connected to the other end of the connecting plate body and is set at an angle to the connecting plate body. The bent plate is the first end of the handle connecting plate and has the second mating part.

[0020] Optionally, in the above-mentioned fan module, the side of the connecting plate body facing away from the fan unit has a stop structure for positioning in conjunction with the device housing of the electronic device;

[0021] There is a first gap between the connecting plate body and the fan unit. By applying force to the second end, the connecting plate body can be elastically deformed in the direction close to the fan unit to release the positioning of the stop structure from the device housing of the electronic device.

[0022] Optionally, in the above-mentioned fan module, the top surface of the module housing has a clearance groove, and the top surface of the module housing is the side of the module housing facing the connecting plate body;

[0023] When the main body of the connecting plate is elastically deformed in the direction close to the fan unit, the handle connecting plate at least partially enters the clearance groove.

[0024] This utility model also provides an electronic device, including:

[0025] Equipment housing;

[0026] A fan module detachably disposed within the device housing, the fan module being the fan module as described in any one of claims.

[0027] Optionally, in the above-mentioned electronic device, the device housing has a locking hole penetrating the housing wall;

[0028] When the fan module is installed inside the device housing, the stop structure on the main body of the connecting plate of the handle connecting plate in the fan module can be positioned in conjunction with the locking hole.

[0029] As can be seen from the above technical solution, the fan module provided by this utility model has the handle connecting plate and the fan unit arranged along the third direction Z, avoiding the handle connecting plate from obstructing airflow and ensuring the normal operation of the fan unit. By setting the handle connecting plate as a plate structure, the size of the handle connecting plate in the third direction Z is reduced. This reduces the impact on the size of the fan module in the third direction Z, and makes it easier for operators to replace the fan module by controlling the second end (handle part) of the handle connecting plate, thus facilitating maintenance operations. Furthermore, since the handle connecting plate does not increase the size of the fan module in the first direction X (width direction), it effectively reduces the size requirements of electronic devices using this fan module in the first direction X (width direction), thereby optimizing the space utilization of electronic devices and facilitating the compact design of electronic devices.

[0030] The electronic device provided by this utility model has the above-mentioned fan module, and therefore has the same technical effect as the above-mentioned fan module, which will not be described in detail here. Attached Figure Description

[0031] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0032] Figure 1 An exploded view of the electronic device provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0033] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fan module provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0034] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the module housing provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0035] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the fan unit and handle connecting plate provided in an embodiment of the present utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0036] This utility model discloses a fan module that optimizes the space utilization of electronic devices while facilitating maintenance. This utility model also provides an electronic device incorporating the aforementioned fan module.

[0037] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0038] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, this utility model embodiment provides a fan module, including a module housing 110, fan units 120, and a handle connecting plate 130. The module housing 110 has at least two mounting positions arranged along a first direction X. The number of fan units 120 is at least two, and each fan unit 120 corresponds one-to-one with a mounting position on the module housing 110. Each fan unit 120 can drive airflow along a second direction Y. The handle connecting plate 130 has a plate-like structure, with one side facing the fan unit 120 and arranged along a third direction Z. The first direction X, the second direction Y, and the third direction Z are perpendicular to each other. The handle connecting plate 130 has a first end and a second end facing away from each other. The first end is used to connect to at least two fan units 120, and the second end is a handle portion.

[0039] It is understood that, since the fan unit 120 can drive airflow along the second direction Y, the two sides of the fan unit 120 arranged along the second direction are the air inlet and air outlet of the fan unit 120, respectively. For example, in an embodiment where the fan unit 120 is an axial fan, the rotating shaft of the fan unit 120 is arranged along the second direction Y.

[0040] The fan module provided in this embodiment of the utility model has the handle connecting plate 130 and the fan unit 120 arranged along the third direction Z, which avoids the handle connecting plate 130 obstructing airflow and ensures the normal operation of the fan unit 120. By setting the handle connecting plate 130 as a plate structure, the size of the handle connecting plate 130 in the third direction Z is reduced. While reducing the impact on the size of the fan module in the third direction Z, it is convenient for operators to replace the fan module by controlling the second end (handle part) of the handle connecting plate 130, which facilitates maintenance operations. Furthermore, since the handle connecting plate 130 does not increase the size of the fan module in the first direction X (width direction), it effectively reduces the size requirements of the electronic device using this fan module in the first direction X (width direction), thereby optimizing the space utilization of the electronic device and facilitating the compact design of the electronic device.

[0041] Taking network devices installed in a cabinet as an example, the above structure optimizes the space utilization of electronic devices, facilitates the compact design of electronic devices, and enables the electronic devices to be arranged in a cabinet with limited space, thereby optimizing the overall layout inside the cabinet.

[0042] like Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, there are two fan units 120. The handle connecting plate 130 is located at the point where the two fan units 120 are close to each other (or connected). This allows for a reduction in the size requirement of the handle connecting plate 130 while ensuring that the first end of the handle connecting plate can be connected to both fan units 120, thus saving material and reducing the weight of the fan module. When the number of fan units 120 is greater than two (e.g., three, four, etc.), one handle connecting plate 130 can be used to connect all fan units 120, or multiple handle connecting plates 130 can be provided so that two adjacent fan units 120 are connected by one handle connecting plate 130.

[0043] To facilitate operator operation of the handle (the second end of the handle connecting plate 130), along the third direction Z, the projection area of ​​the module housing 110 and the fan unit 120 is designated as the first region, and the projection of the second end is located outside the first region. That is, when the first end of the handle connecting plate 130 is connected to the fan unit 120, the second end of the handle connecting plate 130 can extend beyond the fan unit 120, so that the operator can operate the handle (such as pulling) without interference from the fan unit 120.

[0044] In the fan module provided in this embodiment of the present invention, the module housing 110 has a plug-in slot, and at least two mounting positions are located within the plug-in slot; the plug-in slot has a plug-in interface facing a third direction (Z), and the fan unit 120 can enter the plug-in slot through the plug-in interface and cooperate with the mounting position. That is, the module housing 110 and the fan unit 120 can be plugged in so that the fan unit 120 cooperates with the mounting position. Figure 3 As shown, the module housing 110 has a front plate 1101, a rear plate 1103, a bottom plate 1104 and two side plates 1102. The front plate 1101, the rear plate 1103 and the two side plates 1102 form the outer peripheral structure of the module housing 110. The bottom plate 1104 is located at one end (lower end) of the outer peripheral structure, and the other end (upper end) of the outer peripheral structure forms an insertion interface.

[0045] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the front panel 1101 and the rear panel 1103 can be arranged along the second direction Y. In order not to affect the air intake and exhaust, a ventilation hole structure (such as multiple honeycomb holes or circular holes arranged in a matrix or other structure) can be provided in the rear panel 1103. The front panel 1101 can be multiple small side panels. By connecting with the bottom panel 1104 and the two side panels 1102 respectively, the multiple small side panels can play a positioning role on the side of the fan unit 120 facing the front panel 1101, without affecting the air intake and exhaust of the fan unit 120.

[0046] To facilitate assembly, the connector can allow multiple fan units 120 to pass through simultaneously into the connector slot. That is, with at least two fan units 120 connected to the handle connecting plate 130, at least two fan units 120 can enter the connector slot through the connector, and each of the at least two fan units 120 corresponds to one of the at least two mounting positions within the connector slot. Taking two fan units 120 as an example, during assembly, the two fan units 120 are first connected to the handle connecting plate 130. Then, by holding the second end (handle portion) or other parts of the handle connecting plate 130, the two fan units 120 are moved together to enter the connector slot of the module housing 110 through the connector and engage with the two mounting positions of the module housing 110 respectively.

[0047] To improve the connection stability between the module housing 110, the fan unit 120, and the handle connecting plate 130, the fan unit 120 has multiple mounting portions 121 distributed circumferentially along its axis of rotation. Each mounting portion 121 can be a threaded hole or a through hole for bolts. The multiple mounting portions 121 include a first mounting portion and a second mounting portion; the structures of the first and second mounting portions can be the same or different. The first and second mounting portions are determined based on the relative positions of the module housing 110, the fan unit 120, and the handle connecting plate 130. Taking the mounting portions 121 as fixing holes for the fan unit 120 itself as an example, some fixing holes retain the function of fixing the fan unit 120, i.e., serving as the first mounting portion, while other fixing holes serve as the second mounting portion connected to the handle connecting plate 130.

[0048] The assembly position has a first mating part 111 that can mate with the first mounting part, and the handle connecting plate 130 has a second mating part 1321 that mates with the second mounting part. That is, among the plurality of mounting parts 121, the mounting part 121 that mates with the first mating part 111 is the first mounting part, and among the plurality of mounting parts 121, the mounting part 121 that mates with the second mating part 1321 is the second mounting part. The first mating part 111 and the second mating part 1321 can be through holes for bolts to pass through, etc.

[0049] like Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the handle connecting plate 130 includes a connecting plate body 131 and a bending plate 132. The connecting plate body 131 and the fan unit 120 are arranged along a third direction Z. One end of the connecting plate body 131 is the second end of the handle connecting plate 130. The bending plate 132 is connected to the other end of the connecting plate body 131 and is set at an angle to the connecting plate body 131. The bending plate 132 is the first end of the handle connecting plate 130 and has a second mating part 1321. In this embodiment, the bending plate 132 is perpendicular to the connecting plate body 131. Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the bending plate 132 can extend along a third direction Z, and the connecting plate body 131 can extend along a second direction Y, making the handle connecting plate 130 an "L"-shaped plate structure. The bending plate 132 can be formed by bending. That is, a plate structure, part of which is bent to form the bending plate 132, and the other part serves as the connecting plate body 131. By providing the bending plate 132, the second mating part 1321 and the second mounting part can be more easily connected.

[0050] Of course, the bending plate 132 can be omitted. Taking the handle connecting plate 130 as a flat structure as an example, a second mounting part is provided on the top surface of the fan unit 120 (the side facing the handle connecting plate 130) to facilitate connection with the flat handle connecting plate 130.

[0051] To facilitate the assembly and disassembly of the fan module relative to the device housing 200 of the electronic device, the connecting plate body 131 has a stop structure 1312 on the side facing away from the fan unit 120 for positioning with the device housing 200 of the electronic device. A first gap exists between the connecting plate body 131 and the fan unit 120. By applying force to the second end, the connecting plate body 131 can elastically deform in the direction closer to the fan unit 120, thereby releasing the positioning of the stop structure 1312 with the device housing. It is understood that when the fan module is installed at the corresponding position on the device housing 200, the elastic restoring force of the connecting plate body 131 enables the stop structure 1312 to be positioned with the device housing.

[0052] like Figure 3 As shown, in order to further improve the compactness of the structure, in some embodiments, the top surface of the module housing 110 has a clearance groove, and the top surface of the module housing 110 is the side of the module housing 110 facing the connecting plate body 131; when the connecting plate body 131 is elastically deformed in the direction close to the fan unit 120, the handle connecting plate 130 at least partially enters the clearance groove.

[0053] This utility model embodiment also provides an electronic device, including a device housing 200 and a fan module 100 detachably disposed within the device housing 200, wherein the fan module 100 is any of the fan modules described above.

[0054] Since the aforementioned fan module has the above-mentioned technical effects, electronic devices with the aforementioned fan module should also have the same technical effects, which will not be described in detail here.

[0055] Furthermore, the device housing 200 has a locking hole 210 that penetrates the housing wall of the device housing 200; when the fan module is installed inside the device housing 200, the stop structure 1312 located on the connecting plate body 131 of the handle connecting plate 130 in the fan module can be positioned in conjunction with the locking hole 210. Since the locking hole 210 penetrates the housing wall of the device housing 200, the operator can observe the positioning of the stop structure 1312 and the locking hole 210 from outside the electronic device, thereby improving the positioning accuracy of the stop structure 1312 and the locking hole 210.

[0056] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on the differences from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referred to each other.

[0057] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A fan module, comprising: include: Module housing (110) having at least two mounting positions arranged along a first direction (X); The number of fan units (120) is at least two and can correspond one-to-one with the assembly position of the module housing (110). The fan units (120) can drive the airflow to flow in the second direction (Y). A handle connecting plate (130) is a plate-shaped structure. One side of the handle connecting plate (130) faces the fan unit (120) and is arranged along a third direction (Z) with the fan unit (120). The first direction (X), the second direction (Y), and the third direction (Z) are perpendicular to each other. The handle connecting plate (130) has a first end and a second end facing away from each other. The first end is used to connect with at least two of the fan units (120), and the second end is a handle portion.

2. The fan module of claim 1, wherein, Along the third direction (Z), the projection area of ​​the module housing (110) and the fan unit (120) is the first area, and the projection of the second end is located outside the first area.

3. The fan module of claim 1, wherein: The module housing (110) has a plug-in slot, and at least two of the mounting positions are located in the plug-in slot; The slot has a Z-oriented insertion interface, through which the fan unit (120) can enter the slot and engage with the mounting position.

4. The fan module of claim 3, wherein the fan module is configured to be mounted to a wall of a housing of a device. With at least two fan units (120) connected to the handle connecting plate (130), at least two fan units (120) can enter the plug slot through the plug interface, and at least two fan units (120) correspond one-to-one with at least two mounting positions in the plug slot.

5. The fan module as described in any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The fan unit (120) has a plurality of mounting portions (121) circumferentially distributed along its axis of rotation, the plurality of mounting portions (121) including a first mounting portion and a second mounting portion; The assembly position has a first mating part (111) that can be connected to the first mounting part, and the handle connecting plate (130) has a second mating part (1321) that can be connected to the second mounting part.

6. The fan module of claim 5, wherein: The handle connecting plate (130) includes: The connecting plate body (131) and the fan unit (120) are arranged along the third direction (Z), and one end of the connecting plate body (131) is the second end of the handle connecting plate (130); A bending plate (132) is connected to the other end of the connecting plate body (131) and is set at an angle to the connecting plate body (131). The bending plate (132) is the first end of the handle connecting plate (130) and has the second mating part (1321).

7. The fan module of claim 6, wherein the fan module is configured to be mounted to a wall of a housing of a device. The connecting plate body (131) has a stop structure (1312) on the side facing away from the fan unit (120) for positioning in conjunction with the device housing (200) of the electronic device. There is a first gap between the connecting plate body (131) and the fan unit (120). By applying force to the second end, the connecting plate body (131) can be elastically deformed in the direction close to the fan unit (120) to release the positioning of the stop structure (1312) and the device housing (200) of the electronic device.

8. The fan module of claim 7, wherein: The top surface of the module housing (110) has a clearance groove, and the top surface of the module housing (110) is the side of the module housing (110) facing the connecting plate body (131); When the connecting plate body (131) is elastically deformed in the direction close to the fan unit (120), the handle connecting plate (130) is at least partially inserted into the clearance groove.

9. An electronic device, comprising: include: Equipment housing (200); A fan module (100) is detachably disposed within the device housing (200), the fan module (100) being the fan module as described in any one of claims 1-8.

10. The electronic device of claim 9, wherein, The device housing (200) has a locking hole (210) that penetrates the housing wall of the device housing (200). When the fan module is installed inside the device housing (200), the stop structure (1312) on the connecting plate body (131) of the handle connecting plate (130) in the fan module can be positioned in conjunction with the locking hole (210).

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