Fan quick-release fixing support and electronic device

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of fan quick-release fixing support and electronic device, the fan quick-release fixing support is suitable for fixing fan, including annular support and multiple elastic arm structures.Ring support has support part and hollow part, wherein support part defines out bearing area and fixed area.These elastic arm structures are arranged at fixed area with interval, and each of these elastic arm structures is extended with connected inclined plane and engaging portion upward from fixed area, wherein inclined plane is towards hollow part, and engaging portion is parallel to the surface of bearing area.In the process that fan is installed in bearing area, these inclined planes are pushed by fan, and these elastic arm structures correspondingly out flex, until fan passes these inclined planes downward, these elastic arm structures reset, and make fan be limited by these engaging portions.Therefore, fan quick-release fixing support can fix fan without tool, just move these elastic arm structures backward when removing, and it is quite convenient to install or remove fan.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a bracket and an electronic device having the bracket, and more particularly to a fan quick-release fixing bracket and an electronic device having the fan quick-release fixing bracket. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, fans on circuit boards or motherboards are secured to brackets with screws, and the brackets are fixed to the circuit board or motherboard together. However, installing or removing the fan requires tools, which is inconvenient. How to install or remove the fan more conveniently and quickly is a research direction in this field. In addition, since the fan and bracket are placed on the circuit board or motherboard, they occupy a lot of area on the board, which affects the flexibility of space configuration on the board. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention discloses a quick-release fan mounting bracket suitable for securing a fan, comprising a ring-shaped bracket and multiple spring-loaded arm structures. The ring-shaped bracket has a support portion and a hollow portion, wherein the support portion defines a load-bearing area and a fixing area. These spring-loaded arm structures are spaced apart in the fixing area, each of these spring-loaded arm structures extending upward from the fixing area with a connected inclined surface and a locking portion, wherein the inclined surface faces the hollow portion, and the locking portion is parallel to the surface of the load-bearing area. During fan installation in the load-bearing area, these inclined surfaces are pushed against by the fan, and the spring-loaded arm structures correspondingly deflect outwards until the fan passes downwards through these inclined surfaces, at which point the spring-loaded arm structures return to their original position, thus limiting the fan by the locking portions.

[0004] In an embodiment of this utility model, the fan quick-release fixing bracket further includes: a plurality of bracket positioning parts, which are fixed at intervals to the fixing area, wherein the fan includes a plurality of fan positioning parts, and the plurality of bracket positioning parts are adapted to be positioned on the plurality of fan positioning parts.

[0005] In an embodiment of this utility model, each of the plurality of fan positioning parts includes a ring frame and a buffer collar engaged within the ring frame, and each of the plurality of bracket positioning parts includes a protruding post, and the plurality of buffer collars are adapted to be sleeved on the corresponding plurality of protruding posts.

[0006] In an embodiment of this utility model, each of the plurality of bracket positioning parts includes a convex ring located around the convex post and with a height lower than the convex post. When the plurality of buffer collars are respectively sleeved on the corresponding plurality of convex posts, the plurality of fan positioning parts rest on the plurality of convex rings.

[0007] In an embodiment of this utility model, the quick-release fan mounting bracket further includes at least one buffer pad disposed in the bearing area.

[0008] An electronic device suitable for mounting a fan includes a circuit board and a quick-release fan mounting bracket. The quick-release fan mounting bracket is partially disposed on and partially extends beyond the circuit board, and includes an annular bracket and multiple spring-loaded structures. The annular bracket has a support portion and a hollow portion, wherein the support portion defines a load-bearing area and a fixing area. These spring-loaded structures are spaced apart in the fixing area, each of these spring-loaded structures extending upward from the fixing area with a connected inclined surface and a locking portion, wherein the inclined surface faces the hollow portion, and the locking portion is parallel to the surface of the load-bearing area. During fan mounting in the load-bearing area, the inclined surface is pushed against by the fan, and the spring-loaded structures correspondingly deflect outward until the fan passes downward through the inclined surface, at which point the spring-loaded structures return to their original position, thereby limiting the fan by the locking portions.

[0009] In an embodiment of this utility model, the electronic device, the fan quick-release fixing bracket further includes a plurality of bracket positioning parts, which are fixed at intervals to the fixing area, wherein the fan includes a plurality of fan positioning parts, and the plurality of bracket positioning parts are adapted to be positioned on the plurality of fan positioning parts.

[0010] In an embodiment of this utility model, each of the plurality of fan positioning parts includes a ring frame and a buffer collar engaged within the ring frame, and each of the plurality of bracket positioning parts includes a protrusion, and the plurality of buffer collars are adapted to be sleeved on the corresponding plurality of protrusions.

[0011] In an embodiment of this utility model, each of the plurality of bracket positioning parts of the electronic device includes a convex ring located around the convex post and with a height lower than the convex post. When the plurality of buffer collars are respectively sleeved on the corresponding plurality of convex posts, the plurality of fan positioning parts rest on the plurality of convex rings.

[0012] In an embodiment of this utility model, the electronic device, the fan quick-release fixing bracket, further includes at least one buffer pad disposed in the bearing area.

[0013] Based on the above, the support area of ​​the ring-shaped bracket of the fan quick-release mounting bracket in this case can be used to support the fan. The fixing area of ​​the support area allows for the spaced-apart spring arm structures, with the inclined surfaces of the spring arm structures facing the hollow part of the ring-shaped bracket, and the engaging parts of the spring arm structures parallel to the surface of the support area. This design allows the fan to be pushed against the inclined surfaces of the spring arm structures during installation in the support area, causing the spring arm structures to deflect outwards accordingly until the fan passes downwards through these inclined surfaces, at which point the spring arm structures return to their original position, thus limiting the fan to the engaging parts. Therefore, the fan quick-release mounting bracket can fix the fan without tools, and removal only requires moving these spring arm structures backwards, making fan installation and removal quite convenient. Furthermore, because the fan quick-release mounting bracket of the electronic device in this case is partially mounted on the circuit board and partially extends beyond the circuit board, it frees up more space on the circuit board, providing greater flexibility in circuit board configuration.

[0014] To make the above-mentioned features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, specific embodiments are described below, and detailed descriptions are provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Exploded view of the fan quick-release mounting bracket and the fan;

[0017] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the fan assembly to the fan quick-release mounting bracket;

[0018] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A magnified view of a portion of the image.

[0019] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0020] 10: Fan;

[0021] 12: Fan positioning part;

[0022] 14: Ring frame;

[0023] 16: Buffer collar;

[0024] 20: Electronic devices;

[0025] 30: Circuit board;

[0026] 100: Quick-release fan mounting bracket;

[0027] 110: Circular support;

[0028] 112: Support section;

[0029] 114: Bearing area;

[0030] 116: Fixed area;

[0031] 118: Hollow section;

[0032] 120: Spear arm structure;

[0033] 122: Bevel;

[0034] 124: Card-connecting section;

[0035] 130: Bracket positioning part;

[0036] 132: Convex column;

[0037] 134: convex ring;

[0038] 140: Cushioning pad. Detailed Implementation

[0039] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an electronic device according to one embodiment of this case. Please refer to... Figure 1 In this embodiment, the electronic device 20 is adapted to mount the fan 10. The electronic device 20 includes a circuit board 30 and a fan quick-release mounting bracket 100. The circuit board 30 may be, for example, a motherboard, but is not limited thereto. The fan quick-release mounting bracket 100 is used to secure the fan 10.

[0040] Depend on Figure 1 As can be seen, in this embodiment, the fan quick-release mounting bracket 100 is partially disposed on the circuit board 30 and partially extends beyond the circuit board 30. Therefore, the fan 10 disposed on the fan quick-release mounting bracket 100 is also partially located on the circuit board 30 and partially located outside the circuit board 30. This design allows for more space on the circuit board 30, providing greater configuration flexibility for the circuit board 30.

[0041] In addition, in this embodiment, the fan quick-release mounting bracket 100 is fixed to the circuit board 30 by locking, but this is not a limitation. In other embodiments, the fan quick-release mounting bracket 100 can also be fixed to the circuit board 30 by welding, snap-fitting or riveting.

[0042] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 An exploded view of the fan quick-release mounting bracket and the fan itself. Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A diagram illustrating the fan assembly to the fan quick-release mounting bracket. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figures 2 to 3 The fan quick-release mounting bracket 100 in this embodiment includes a ring-shaped bracket 110 and multiple spring-loaded arm structures 120. For example... Figure 2As can be seen, the annular support 110 has a support portion 112 and a hollow portion 118. The support portion 112 is, for example, annular, and the hollow portion 118 is surrounded by the support portion 112. In this embodiment, the support portion 112 defines a bearing area 114 and a fixing area 116.

[0043] Specifically, different components are provided in different areas of the upper surface of the support portion 112. Based on the areas where these components are located, the upper surface of the support portion 112 is divided into a bearing area 114 and a fixing area 116. In this embodiment, the bearing area 114 may include multiple small areas, and the fixing area 116 may also include multiple small areas, and these small areas of the bearing area 114 and the small areas of the fixing area 116 may be alternately arranged. Of course, in other embodiments, the relative position and form of the bearing area 114 and the fixing area 116 are not limited thereto.

[0044] These spring arm structures 120 are spaced apart in the fixing area 116. Specifically, these spring arm structures 120 are disposed in these small areas of the fixing area 116. Each spring arm structure 120 extends upward from the fixing area 116 with a connected inclined surface 122 and a locking portion 124, the inclined surface 122 facing the hollow portion 118, and the locking portion 124 parallel to the surface of the bearing area 114.

[0045] During the installation of the fan 10 into the bearing area 114, the inclined surfaces 122 are pushed against by the fan 10, and the spring arm structures 120 correspondingly deflect outwards until the fan 10 passes downwards through the inclined surfaces 122. At this point, the spring arm structures 120 return to their original position, thus limiting the fan 10 to the locking portions 124. Therefore, the fan quick-release mounting bracket 100 can secure the fan 10 without tools. Removal is simple; just move the spring arm structures 120 backwards. Installing or removing the fan 10 is quite convenient.

[0046] It is worth mentioning that, in this embodiment, the fan quick-release mounting bracket 100 may optionally include a plurality of bracket positioning portions 130, which are fixed at intervals to the mounting area 116. These bracket positioning portions 130 are located outside the spring arm structures 120. Furthermore, the fan 10 includes a plurality of fan positioning portions 12, and these bracket positioning portions 130 are adapted to align with these fan positioning portions 12. Therefore, during the installation of the fan 10 in the bearing area 114, these fan positioning portions 12 will align with these bracket positioning portions 130 to ensure that the fan 10 is correctly installed.

[0047] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A partially enlarged schematic diagram. It should be noted that... Figure 4 The buffer collar 16 is shown as a dashed line to make the internal components clearer. See also... Figure 2 and Figure 4In this embodiment, each fan positioning part 12 includes a ring frame 14 and a buffer collar 16 engaged within the ring frame 14. The ring frame 14 is integral with the housing of the fan 10, for example, and the material of the ring frame 14 is, for example, plastic. The material of the buffer collar 16 is, for example, rubber or silicone, but the material of the buffer collar 16 is not limited thereto.

[0048] Each bracket positioning part 130 includes a protrusion 132, and a buffer collar 16 is sleeved on the corresponding protrusion 132 for good positioning. The flexible buffer collar 16 reduces wear on the protrusion 132 during insertion and removal. Furthermore, each bracket positioning part 130 also includes a protruding ring 134 located around the protrusion 132 and lower in height than the protrusion 132. Figure 4 As can be seen, when the buffer collar 16 is fitted onto the corresponding protrusion 132, the buffer collar 16 of the fan positioning part 12 rests against the protrusion 134, so that the fan positioning part 12 is stably positioned on the bracket positioning part 130.

[0049] In addition, since the fan 10 will vibrate when it is in operation, there is a buffer collar 16 between the ring frame 14 of the fan positioning part 12 and the protruding ring 134 of the bracket positioning part 130, which can reduce the probability of the vibration of the fan 10 being transmitted to the bracket positioning part 130, thereby reducing the impact of the vibration of the fan 10 on the ring bracket 110, and further reducing the impact of the vibration of the fan 10 on the circuit board 30.

[0050] Please return Figure 2 In this embodiment, in order to reduce the impact of fan 10 vibration on circuit board 30, fan quick-release mounting bracket 100 further includes at least one buffer pad 140 disposed in bearing area 114. The material of buffer pad 140 is, for example, foam, rubber or silicone, but the material of buffer pad 140 is not limited thereto.

[0051] In this embodiment, there are multiple buffer pads 140, which are disposed in these small areas of the support area 114. By disposing of the buffer pads 140 on the support area 114, and positioning the buffer pads 140 between the fan 10 and the annular support 110, the impact of the fan 10's vibration on the annular support 110 is reduced, thereby reducing the impact of the fan 10's vibration on the circuit board 30.

[0052] Furthermore, when removing the fan 10, simply move these spring arm structures 120 backward, and the buffer pad 140 will provide an upward force for the fan 10, thereby slightly raising the fan 10 and making it easier to remove.

[0053] In summary, the support area of ​​the annular bracket of the fan quick-release mounting bracket in this invention can be used to support the fan, and the fixing area of ​​the support area can accommodate these spring arm structures spaced apart. The inclined surfaces of the spring arm structures face the hollow part of the annular bracket, and the engaging parts of the spring arm structures are parallel to the surface of the support area. This design allows the fan to be pushed against the inclined surfaces of the spring arm structures during installation in the support area, causing the spring arm structures to deflect outwards accordingly until the fan passes downwards through these inclined surfaces. At this point, the spring arm structures return to their original position, thus limiting the fan to the engaging parts. Therefore, the fan quick-release mounting bracket can fix the fan without tools, and removal only requires moving the spring arm structures backwards, making fan installation and removal quite convenient. Furthermore, because the fan quick-release mounting bracket of this invention is partially mounted on the circuit board and partially extends beyond the circuit board, it frees up more space on the circuit board, providing greater flexibility in circuit board configuration.

[0054] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A quick-release fan mounting bracket, suitable for fixing a fan, characterized in that, include: A ring-shaped support has a support portion and a hollow portion, wherein the support portion defines a load-bearing area and a fixing area; as well as Multiple elastic arm structures are spaced apart in the fixed area. Each of the multiple elastic arm structures extends upward from the fixed area with a connected inclined surface and a locking part, wherein the inclined surface faces the hollow part and the locking part is parallel to the surface of the bearing area. During the installation of the fan in the bearing area, the plurality of inclined surfaces are pushed against by the fan, and the plurality of spring arm structures deflect outwards accordingly until the fan passes downward through the plurality of inclined surfaces. At this point, the plurality of spring arm structures reset, thereby limiting the fan by the plurality of locking parts.

2. The fan quick-release fixing bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: Multiple bracket positioning parts are fixed at intervals in the fixed area, wherein the fan includes multiple fan positioning parts, and the multiple bracket positioning parts are adapted to support the fan positioned in the multiple fan positioning parts.

3. The fan quick-release fixing bracket according to claim 2, characterized in that, Each of the plurality of fan positioning parts includes a ring frame and a buffer collar engaged within the ring frame; each of the plurality of bracket positioning parts includes a protrusion; and the plurality of buffer collars are adapted to be sleeved on the corresponding plurality of protrusions.

4. The fan quick-release fixing bracket according to claim 3, characterized in that, Each of the plurality of bracket positioning parts includes a convex ring located around the convex post and with a height lower than the convex post. When the plurality of buffer collars are respectively sleeved on the corresponding plurality of convex posts, the plurality of fan positioning parts rest on the plurality of convex rings.

5. The fan quick-release fixing bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: At least one buffer pad is disposed in the bearing area.

6. An electronic device suitable for mounting a fan, characterized in that, include: Circuit board; as well as A quick-release fan mounting bracket is partially disposed on the circuit board and partially extends beyond the circuit board, and includes: A ring-shaped support has a support portion and a hollow portion, wherein the support portion defines a load-bearing area and a fixing area; as well as Multiple spring arm structures are spaced apart in the fixing area. Each of the multiple spring arm structures extends upward from the fixing area with a connected inclined surface and a locking portion, wherein the inclined surface faces the hollow portion, and the locking portion is parallel to the surface of the bearing area. During the installation of the fan in the bearing area, the plurality of inclined surfaces are pushed against by the fan, and the plurality of spring arm structures deflect outwards accordingly until the fan passes downward through the plurality of inclined surfaces. At this point, the plurality of spring arm structures reset, thereby limiting the fan by the plurality of locking parts.

7. The electronic device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The fan quick-release mounting bracket also includes multiple bracket positioning parts, which are fixed at intervals to the fixing area. The fan includes multiple fan positioning parts, and the multiple bracket positioning parts are adapted to be positioned on the multiple fan positioning parts.

8. The electronic device according to claim 7, characterized in that, Each of the plurality of fan positioning parts includes a ring frame and a buffer collar engaged within the ring frame; each of the plurality of bracket positioning parts includes a protrusion; and the plurality of buffer collars are adapted to be sleeved on the corresponding plurality of protrusions.

9. The electronic device according to claim 8, characterized in that, Each of the plurality of bracket positioning parts includes a convex ring located around the convex post and with a height lower than the convex post. When the plurality of buffer collars are respectively sleeved on the corresponding plurality of convex posts, the plurality of fan positioning parts rest on the plurality of convex rings.

10. The electronic device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The fan quick-release mounting bracket also includes at least one buffer pad, which is disposed in the bearing area.

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