Fan Frame Pogo Pin Connector for Automated Motherboard Assembly
Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional fan assembly to an electronic device motherboard requires manual connection, leading to increased labor costs, time consumption, and inconsistent quality due to exposed electro-conductive wires interfering with airflow and dust accumulation.
Innovation Solution
The fan frame electrical connector structure incorporates pogo pin connectors on the fan frame, allowing for automated assembly by connecting directly to metal contacts on the motherboard, enabling axial, vertical, or radial/horizontal alignment and electrical connection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual connection method is used for fan assembly, then ease of operation is improved, but productivity is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the electrical connection function with the mechanical mounting function by integrating the connector directly onto the fan frame. This merging eliminates the need for separate manual connection steps, enabling automated assembly while maintaining operational simplicity through the unified structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the manual mechanical connection process with an automated electrical connection mechanism. The connector design allows robotic systems to perform both mechanical mounting and electrical connection simultaneously, substituting manual operations with automated mechanical systems.
2Ease of operation
If manual connection method is used for fan assembly, then ease of operation is improved, but loss of time is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the electrical connection operation with the mechanical mounting operation into a single integrated action. This combination eliminates the sequential time required for separate connection steps, reducing total assembly time while maintaining operational ease through the unified connector design.
Solution Approach 2:
The connector is pre-integrated onto the fan frame during manufacturing, preparing the electrical connection interface in advance. This preliminary action eliminates the need for time-consuming on-site connection procedures, allowing automated systems to perform both mounting and electrical connection simultaneously.
3Ease of operation
If manual connection method is used for fan assembly, then manufacturing precision is worsened, but ease of operation is improved
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual connection operations with automated electrical connection mechanisms. This substitution eliminates human variability and inconsistency, improving manufacturing precision through consistent automated positioning and connection while maintaining operational ease through the simplified integrated design.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the connection interface parameters by using standardized electrical connectors with precise dimensional specifications. This parameter standardization enables automated systems to achieve consistent high-precision connections while maintaining ease of operation through the standardized interface design.
4Object-generated harmful factors
If exposed electro-conductive wires are used, then device complexity is worsened, but object-generated harmful factors are improved
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the electro-conductive wires from the exposed external configuration and integrates them internally within the fan frame structure. This extraction eliminates the harmful effects of exposed wires (airflow interference and dust accumulation) while reducing device complexity by consolidating the electrical connection components into the frame itself.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This solution reduces labor costs, time, and error rates in fan assembly while preventing airflow interference and dust issues by enabling robotic assembly and secure electrical connection.
Implementation Method 1
The pogo pin connector is electrically connected to the metal contact
Data Source
AI summary
A fan frame electrical connector structure is configured for assembling to a motherboard of an electronic device and includes a fan having a frame. The frame is provided with at least one pogo pin connector, which is located at one side of the frame to project into an outer side of the frame. The motherboard of the electronic device is provided at a position corresponding to the pogo pin connector with at least one metal contact, and the pogo pin connector is electrically connected to the metal contact. With the above fan frame electrical connector structure, it is possible to realize automated assembling of the fan to the electronic device motherboard.