Modular computer heat sink
The quick-release mechanism optimizes the installation process of the cooling fan and heat sink fins, solving the problems of the fixing rods requiring force to bend and being easily deformed in the existing technology, thus achieving convenient installation and reducing transportation losses.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- GANSU VOCATIONAL COLLEGE OF FINANCE & TRADE
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-13
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-21
AI Technical Summary
Existing modular computer heat sinks require significant effort to bend and are prone to deformation during installation and disassembly, affecting their usability and making them susceptible to damage during transportation.
The system employs a quick-release mechanism, including a fixing component, a positioning component, and a docking component. Through the cooperation of limit springs and stops, it enables convenient installation and removal of the cooling fan and the cooling fins. The fixing rod is fixed by rotation and plugging to prevent deformation.
It reduces installation difficulty, minimizes the risk of deformation of the fixing rod, improves the loss rate during transportation, and enhances convenience and practicality.
Smart Images

Figure CN224536454U_ABST
Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of heat sinks, and more particularly to a modular computer heat sink. Background Technology
[0002] With the continuous development of computer technology, computer performance is constantly improving and computing speed is getting faster and faster. This also leads to an increase in the heat generated during computer operation. As a key factor in ensuring the stable operation of computers, heat dissipation is directly related to the performance and lifespan of computers.
[0003] Computer heat sinks can quickly dissipate heat from inside a computer, effectively reducing hardware temperature and preventing problems such as system crashes, lag, or even hardware damage caused by overheating. Modular computer heat sinks have gradually gained widespread attention in the field of computer heat dissipation due to their advantages such as easy installation, disassembly, maintenance, and flexible combination, and have become one of the important directions in the development of current heat dissipation technology.
[0004] The computer host is a common type of modular computer. There are two common types of heat sinks: air-cooled heat sinks and water-cooled heat sinks. Air-cooled heat sinks generally consist of two parts: a cooling fan and cooling fins, which are connected by a fixing rod (a kind of flexible metal rod). When connecting them, the staff needs to use force to bend the fixing rod to make it spring into place. This process requires a certain amount of skill, and the fixing rod is easy to deform when bend it, which will affect the subsequent use.
[0005] To address this issue, a modular computer heat sink is proposed. Utility Model Content
[0006] To overcome the above shortcomings, this utility model provides a modular computer heat sink, which aims to improve the problems of difficult operation of fixing rods on heat sinks, requiring certain skills, and easy deformation of fixing rods during installation, which affects the use of heat sinks.
[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a modular computer heat sink, including a cooling fan, wherein the lower surface of the cooling fan is provided with heat dissipation fins, the outer wall of the heat dissipation fins is provided with a quick-release mechanism, the quick-release mechanism includes a fixing component and a positioning component, and the top of the cooling fan is provided with a docking component; The fixing component includes a fixing block, which is fixedly connected to the left surface of the heat dissipation fins. A slot is provided on the left surface of the heat dissipation fins, and a fixing rod is engaged with the inner wall of the slot. A stop block is elastically connected to the inner wall of the top of the fixing block through a limiting spring.
[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution: The positioning component includes a positioning plate that is slidably connected to the front surface of the fixed block, and the rear end of the positioning plate is fixedly connected to the positioning block. The inner surface of the block is provided with a positioning groove.
[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution: The docking assembly includes a plug block, which is fixedly connected to the rear surface of the fixing rod. The rear surface of the plug block has a guide surface, and the upper surface of the cooling fan has a slot.
[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution: The stop block is engaged with the left side of the fixing rod, and the stop block passes through and is slidably connected to the lower surface of the fixing block.
[0011] As a further description of the above technical solution: The lower surface of the stop is configured as a slope that gradually descends from left to right.
[0012] As a further description of the above technical solution: The positioning groove is sloping with the front higher than the back, and the positioning block is slidably connected to the inner wall of the positioning groove.
[0013] As a further description of the above technical solution: The positioning plate is inserted into the inner wall of the stop block, and the positioning plate is U-shaped.
[0014] As a further description of the above technical solution: The insert block is inserted into the inner wall of the slot.
[0015] This utility model has the following beneficial effects: 1. In this utility model, the installation process of the cooling fan and the cooling fins is optimized by the quick-release mechanism. During installation, there is no need for personnel to forcefully pry the fixing rod. The fixing rod can be easily fixed by simply rotating it and with the help of the limit spring and the stop block. This reduces the difficulty of installation, the risk of deformation and damage to the fixing rod, and the wear and tear.
[0016] 2. In this utility model, the fixing rod can be disassembled independently through the cooperation of the docking components, which avoids deformation or damage caused by squeezing with other components during transportation, reduces losses during transportation, and can also be replaced individually when the fixing rod is damaged, thus enhancing practicality and convenience. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a front view of the three-dimensional structure of the overall device in this utility model; Figure 2 This is a rear view of the three-dimensional structure of the overall device in this utility model; Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural breakdown diagram of the cooling fan and fixing rod in this utility model; Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the fixing block and positioning plate in this utility model; Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional cross-sectional diagram of the fixing block and the stop block in this utility model. Figure 6 This is a partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the fixing rod and insert block in this utility model.
[0018] Legend: 1. Cooling fan; 2. Cooling fins; 31. Fixing block; 32. Fixing rod; 33. Slot; 34. Stop block; 35. Limiting spring; 41. Positioning plate; 42. Positioning block; 43. Positioning groove; 51. Slot; 52. Insert block; 53. Guide surface. Detailed Implementation
[0019] 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.
[0020] Reference Figures 1-2 This utility model provides an embodiment of a modular computer heat sink, including a cooling fan 1, with heat dissipation fins 2 disposed on the lower surface of the cooling fan 1. Both the cooling fan 1 and the heat dissipation fins 2 are existing technologies and can be implemented by those skilled in the art. The cooling fan 1 can increase the airflow speed after being started, and the heat dissipation fins 2 can increase the heat dissipation area. The outer wall of the heat dissipation fins 2 is provided with a quick-release mechanism, which can facilitate the fixing of the cooling fan 1 and the heat dissipation fins 2. The quick-release mechanism includes a fixing component and a positioning component, and the top of the cooling fan 1 is provided with a docking component.
[0021] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 4The fixing component includes a fixing block 31, which is fixedly connected to the left surface of the heat sink fin 2. A slot 33 is provided on the left surface of the heat sink fin 2. The fixing block 31 is located above the slot 33. A fixing rod 32 is engaged with the inner wall of the slot 33. The fixing rod 32 can be rotated and engaged in the slot 33 (the traditional fixing rod 32 is usually hinged to the cooling fan 1. During transportation, the fixing rod 32 will open and be squeezed by the cooling fan 1, which can easily lead to its deformation and damage). A stop block 34 is elastically connected to the inner wall of the top of the fixing block 31 through a limiting spring 35. The stop block 34 and the slot 33 are flush.
[0022] Reference Figures 4-5 The positioning component includes a positioning plate 41, which is slidably connected to the front surface of the fixing block 31. The positioning plate 41 moves in the front-back direction. The rear end of the positioning plate 41 is fixedly connected to a positioning block 42. The inner surface of the stop block 34 is provided with a positioning groove 43. The positioning block 42 and the positioning groove 43 fit together. The fixing component, the positioning block 42 and the positioning groove 43 are all provided in two sets, which are symmetrically distributed on the left and right sides with the center line of the heat dissipation fins 2.
[0023] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 The stop block 34 is engaged with the left side of the fixing rod 32, which can limit the fixing rod 32 and fix the cooling fan 1 and the cooling fins 2 together. The stop block 34 passes through and slides on the lower surface of the fixing block 31, and moves longitudinally. The lower surface of the stop block 34 is set as a slope that gradually slopes downward from left to right. When the slope is squeezed, the stop block 34 will move upward, squeezing the limiting spring 35 to generate a reaction force. The upward-moving stop block 34 will gradually retract into the interior of the fixing block 31, releasing the obstruction. The positioning groove 43 is set as an inclined shape with the front higher than the back. The positioning block 42 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the positioning groove 43. When the positioning block 42 moves backward, it will squeeze the inner wall of the positioning groove 43, which will drive the stop block 34 to move upward. The positioning plate 41 is inserted into the inner wall of the stop block 34. The positioning plate 41 is set as a U-shape with the opening facing backward.
[0024] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 6 The docking assembly includes a plug 52, which is fixedly connected to the rear surface of the fixing rod 32. Multiple sets of plugs 52 are provided and are symmetrically distributed about the center line of the fixing rod 32. A guide surface 53 is provided on the rear surface of the plug 52. A slot 51 is provided on the upper surface of the cooling fan 1. The plug 52 is inserted into the inner wall of the slot 51. The guide surface 53 is set as an inclined surface that gradually slopes forward from top to bottom to facilitate the insertion of the plug 52 into the slot 51. The inner wall at the bottom of the slot 51 and the slot 51 and the plug 52 are interference fit.
[0025] Working principle: When using this device, first align the insert 52 with the slot 51 and insert it. When the insert 52 moves to the bottom of the slot 51, stop moving. During the insertion process, the inclined surface of the guide surface 53 can assist in guiding.
[0026] Then rotate the fixing rod 32 to make it engage in the slot 33. During the movement of the fixing rod 32, it will press the inclined surface of the stop block 34. The stop block 34 will move upward and retract into the fixing block 31 to release the obstruction. It will also press the limiting spring 35 to generate a reaction force. When the fixing rod 32 is engaged in the slot 33, the fixing rod 32 will be offset from the stop block 34 to release the pressure on the stop block 34. The reaction force of the limiting spring 35 will push the stop block 34 out and engage it on the left side of the fixing rod 32 to limit the fixing rod 32. At this time, the fixing rod 32 is in a taut state. Install the fixing rods 32 on the left and right sides in sequence to complete the fixing between the cooling fan 1 and the cooling fins 2.
[0027] When disassembly is required, push the positioning plate 41 to move the positioning block 42 backward. The backward-moving positioning block 42 will press against the inner wall of the positioning groove 43, which will in turn move the stop block 34 upward to release the obstruction of the fixing rod 32. Then, rotate the fixing rod 32 in the opposite direction to get out of the slot 33, and complete the disassembly of the cooling fan 1 and the cooling fins 2. Finally, remove the insert 52 from the slot 51.
[0028] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A modular computer heat sink, comprising a cooling fan (1), characterized in that: The lower surface of the cooling fan (1) is provided with heat dissipation fins (2), the outer wall of the heat dissipation fins (2) is provided with a quick release mechanism, the quick release mechanism includes a fixing component and a positioning component, and the top of the cooling fan (1) is provided with a docking component. The fixing component includes a fixing block (31), which is fixedly connected to the left surface of the heat dissipation fins (2). A slot (33) is provided on the left surface of the heat dissipation fins (2). A fixing rod (32) is engaged with the inner wall of the slot (33). A stop block (34) is elastically connected to the inner wall of the top of the fixing block (31) through a limiting spring (35).
2. A modular computer heat sink according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning component includes a positioning plate (41), which is slidably connected to the front surface of the fixing block (31). The rear end of the positioning plate (41) is fixedly connected to the positioning block (42), and the inner surface of the stop block (34) is provided with a positioning groove (43).
3. A modular computer heat sink according to claim 1, characterized in that: The docking assembly includes a plug (52), which is fixedly connected to the rear surface of the fixing rod (32). The rear surface of the plug (52) is provided with a guide surface (53), and the upper surface of the cooling fan (1) is provided with a slot (51).
4. A modular computer heat sink according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stop (34) is engaged with the left side of the fixing rod (32), and the stop (34) is slidably connected to the lower surface of the fixing block (31).
5. A modular computer heat sink according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower surface of the stop (34) is configured as a slope that gradually descends from left to right.
6. A modular computer heat sink according to claim 2, characterized in that: The positioning groove (43) is set in an inclined shape with the front higher than the back, and the positioning block (42) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the positioning groove (43).
7. A modular computer heat sink according to claim 2, characterized in that: The positioning plate (41) is inserted into the inner wall of the stop (34), and the positioning plate (41) is U-shaped.
8. A modular computer heat sink according to claim 3, characterized in that: The insert (52) is inserted into the inner wall of the slot (51).