Modular connector for the fan

Abstract

This invention provides a modular connector for a fan, used for assembly onto the exterior of an existing fan as an electrical connection interface. The modular connector includes: an insulating elastic frame with a slot for fitting onto the fan frame, and a recessed portion formed on one side of the insulating elastic frame, the recessed portion having an open side with at least one lateral guide end; and a gold-fingered printed circuit board (PCB) embedded in the recessed portion of the insulating elastic frame, the PCB including a front and a back side, wherein the front side includes several strip-shaped conductive sheets corresponding to the open side of the recessed portion, and the back side has an electrical base for aligning and connecting the fan's electrical connection terminals. Compared to existing technologies, this invention provides users with a simple modular connector for fans, achieving convenient assembly and disassembly, and improved flexibility of the electrical connection, thus possessing practical advancements and superior industrial benefits.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a fan, specifically to a modular connector with an innovative design for a fan. Background Technology

[0002] Fans are crucial in heat dissipation environments, especially in the server field, where the high computational demands lead to a corresponding increase in the number of fans installed. This presents a series of technical challenges, including fan configuration, ease of installation and removal, and electrical connections.

[0003] Current modular fan configurations on the market generally suffer from problems such as complex components, inconvenient assembly and disassembly, and insufficient flexibility in electrical connections. These issues not only affect the server's heat dissipation efficiency but also increase maintenance difficulty and costs.

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, developing a more practical and innovative fan structure has become a focus of industry attention. This new structure needs to improve the configuration flexibility of the fan, simplify the assembly and disassembly process, and enhance the stability and flexibility of electrical connections.

[0005] Based on years of manufacturing, development, and design experience, the applicant has successfully developed a practical and innovative fan structure. This structure overcomes the shortcomings of existing technologies, providing a new solution for server heat dissipation efficiency and ease of maintenance, and driving further development in related industries. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a modular connector for a fan.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0008] A modular connector for a fan, the modular connector being assembled onto the exterior of an existing fan for use as an electrical connection interface, the fan including a fan frame and an electrical connection terminal; the modular connector includes:

[0009] An insulating elastic frame includes a groove for fitting onto the outside of a fan frame assembled with the fan, and a fitting portion is formed on one side of the insulating elastic frame, the fitting portion having an open side with at least one lateral guide end; and

[0010] A gold finger printed circuit board is embedded in the mounting portion of the insulating elastic frame. The gold finger printed circuit board includes a front side and a back side. The front side includes several strip-shaped conductive sheets, which correspond to the opening side of the mounting portion. The back side has an electrical base for being aligned with the electrical connection terminal of the fan.

[0011] In a further technical solution, at least one side of the insulating elastic frame is further formed with a positioning flange.

[0012] A further technical solution is that the insulating elastic frame is a rubber frame, which is made of a known rubber material. Since the material is not a point of invention in this case, it will not be described in detail.

[0013] In a further technical solution, the lateral guide end cross-section of the embedded part is designed in a dovetail shape.

[0014] In a further technical solution, a positioning recess is formed at the interval on one side of the lateral inlet end.

[0015] In a further technical solution, a positioning rib is formed on the side of the insulating elastic frame away from the embedded part.

[0016] The terms "connection" or "positioning" as used in this article can refer to two or more components or devices making direct physical contact with each other, or making indirect physical contact with each other, or to two or more components or devices operating or moving with each other.

[0017] The terms “include,” “including,” and “have” used in this article are all open-ended, meaning they include but are not limited to.

[0018] Unless otherwise specified, the terms used herein generally have their ordinary meaning in the context of the art, the subject matter, and the specific context. Certain terms used to describe this case will be discussed below or elsewhere in this specification to provide additional guidance to those skilled in the art in describing the case.

[0019] The working principle and advantages of this utility model are as follows:

[0020] This utility model provides a modular connector for a fan, used for assembly onto the exterior of an existing fan as an electrical connection interface. The modular connector includes: an insulating elastic frame with a slot for fitting onto the fan frame, and an insert portion formed on one side of the insulating elastic frame, the insert portion having an open side with at least one lateral guide end; and a gold finger printed circuit board, embedded in the insert portion of the insulating elastic frame, the gold finger printed circuit board including a front and a back, wherein the front includes several strip-shaped conductive sheets corresponding to the open side of the insert portion, and the back has an electrical base for the relative alignment of the fan's electrical connection terminals.

[0021] By incorporating these innovative structural and technical features, this utility model provides users with a modular connector for fans that is simple in structure compared to existing technologies. This results in convenient assembly and disassembly, as well as greater flexibility in electrical connections. Therefore, it has practical advancements and better industrial benefits. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Appendix Figure 1 This is an exploded perspective view of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Appendix Figure 2 This is a combined perspective view of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Appendix Figure 3 This is a front view of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0025] Appendix Figure 4 for Figure 3 4-4 cross-sectional view;

[0026] Appendix Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing that the electrical terminals of this utility model can be slid up and down along the opening side during use.

[0027] In the above figures: 10. Fan; 11. Fan frame; 12. Electrical connection terminal; 20. Insulating elastic frame; 21. Slot; 22. Insertion part; 23. Opening side; 24. Lateral inlet end; 25. Positioning flange; 30. Gold finger printed circuit board; 31. Front; 32. Back; 33. Strip conductive sheet; 34. Electrical base; 40. Positioning recess; 50. Positioning rib; 60. Electrical terminal. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments:

[0029] Example: The present invention will be clearly described below with illustrations and detailed description. Any person skilled in the art who understands the examples of the present invention can make changes and modifications based on the technology taught in the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

[0030] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of this work. Singular forms such as “a,” “this,” “this,” “the,” and “the” as used herein also include plural forms.

[0031] Please see Figures 1-4 The present invention illustrates a preferred embodiment of the modular connector for a fan. This embodiment is for illustrative purposes only and is not limited to this structure in patent applications.

[0032] The modular connector is specifically designed for assembly onto the exterior of an existing fan 10 as an electrical connection interface. The fan 10 includes a fan frame 11 and an electrical connection terminal 12. The modular connector comprises: an insulating elastic frame 20, including a slot 21 for fitting onto the exterior of the fan frame 11 of the fan 10, and an insert portion 22 formed on one side of the insulating elastic frame 20, the insert portion 22 having an opening side 23, the opening side 23 having at least one lateral guide end 24; and a gold finger printed circuit board 30, embedded in the insert portion 22 of the insulating elastic frame 20. The gold finger printed circuit board 30 includes a front side 31 and a back side 32, wherein the front side 31 includes several strip-shaped conductive sheets 33 corresponding to the opening side 23 of the insert portion 22, and the back side 32 has an electrical base 34 for the relative alignment and connection of the electrical connection terminal 12 of the fan 10.

[0033] like Figure 1 As shown, in this example, at least one side of the insulating elastic frame 20 is further formed with a positioning flange 25. The positioning flange 25 shown in this example mainly serves to align and position with a predetermined recess in the client system (such as a server) to achieve the desired rapid installation and precise positioning effect.

[0034] In this example, the insulating elastic frame 20 is made of a known rubber material.

[0035] like Figure 4 As shown, in this example, the lateral guide end 24 of the embedding part 22 is designed in a dovetail shape. This design allows the electrical terminals 60 of the client system (such as a server) to have corresponding inserting parts, enabling them to be inserted from the lateral guide end 24 and adjusted up and down along the opening side 23 (e.g., ...). Figure 5 As indicated by arrow L1, this improves the flexibility of the electrical connection part of the present invention, meaning that the electrical connection point position will not be relatively fixed after the assembly position of the insulating elastic frame 20 is fixed.

[0036] like Figure 1 As shown, in this example, a positioning recess 40 is further formed at a distance from the lateral guide end 24 of the insert portion 22 of the insulating elastic frame 20. The positioning recess 40 shown in this example mainly serves to align and position with a predetermined part of the client system (such as a server) to achieve the desired precise installation.

[0037] like Figure 1 and Figure 3As shown, in this example, the insulating elastic frame 20 has a positioning rib 50 (which may be cross-shaped) formed on the side away from the embedding part 22. The positioning rib 50 in this example also serves to align and combine with the predetermined part of the client system (such as a server) to achieve the desired precise installation.

[0038] Based on the above structural composition and technical features, the modular connector of this utility model, through the form of an insulating elastic frame 20 and a gold finger printed circuit board 30, can provide users with a simple modular connector for fans. The insulating elastic frame 20 has a slot 21 for fitting and assembling onto the outside of the fan frame 11 of the fan 10, making assembly and disassembly quite convenient and quick. The gold finger printed circuit board 30, embedded in the embedding part 22, has several strip-shaped conductive sheets 33 on its front side 31 corresponding to the opening side 23 of the embedding part 22. This allows the electrical terminals 60 of the client system (such as a server) to have corresponding inserting parts, enabling them to be inserted from this side towards the inlet end 24 and slide up and down along the opening side 23 for adjustment (e.g., ...). Figure 5 As shown by arrow L1), this further enhances the flexibility of the electrical connection.

[0039] The above embodiments are only for illustrating the technical concept and features of this utility model, and are intended to enable those skilled in the art to understand the content of this utility model and implement it accordingly. They should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model. All equivalent changes or modifications made in accordance with the spirit and essence of this utility model should be included within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A modular connector of a fan, the modular connector is used to assemble outside an existing fan (10) as an electrical connection interface, the fan (10) comprises a fan frame (11) and an electrical connection terminal (12); characterized in that: The modular connector includes: An insulating elastic frame (20) includes a groove (21) for fitting onto the outside of a fan frame (11) assembled to the fan (10), and a fitting portion (22) is formed on one side of the insulating elastic frame (20), the fitting portion (22) having an opening side (23) having at least one lateral guide end (24); and A gold finger printed circuit board (30) is embedded in the mounting portion (22) of the insulating elastic frame (20). The gold finger printed circuit board (30) includes a front side (31) and a back side (32). The front side (31) includes several strip-shaped conductive sheets (33), which correspond to the opening side (23) of the mounting portion (22). The back side (32) has an electrical base (34) for relative connection with the electrical connection terminal (12) of the fan (10).

2. The modular connector for fans of claim 1, wherein: At least one side of the insulating elastic frame (20) is further formed with a positioning flange (25).

3. The modular connector for fans of claim 1, wherein: The insulating elastic frame (20) is a rubber frame.

4. The modular connector for fans of claim 1, wherein: The lateral inlet end (24) of the embedded part (22) is designed in a dovetail shape.

5. The modular connector for fans of claim 1, wherein: A positioning recess (40) is also formed at the interval on one side of the lateral inlet end (24).

6. The modular connector for fans of claim 1, wherein: A positioning rib (50) is also formed on the side of the insulating elastic frame (20) away from the embedded part (22).

7. The modular connector for fans of claim 6, wherein: The positioning rib (50) is a cross-shaped positioning rib.

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