Light Guide Ring Fan Assembly for Multi-Directional LED Lighting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cooling apparatuses with integrated LED lighting for electronic devices face inefficiencies in assembly, maintenance, and part replacement due to the need for multiple components to achieve illumination in different directions, which complicates the process and increases downtime.
Innovation Solution
A light emitting fan design featuring a fan frame, light guide rings, and fixing assemblies that allow for simplified assembly and efficient maintenance by enabling illumination in multiple directions through a single, integrated light emitting assembly, using a pushing force to lock components together.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If multiple LED light sources and parts are added to achieve illumination in different directions, then the illumination capability is improved, but the assembly time and device complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple LED light sources into a single integrated light emitting assembly that can illuminate in multiple directions simultaneously. This merging approach reduces the total number of separate parts while maintaining comprehensive illumination coverage, directly resolving the contradiction between improved illumination capability and reduced device complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The light emitting assembly is designed as a universal component that performs multiple illumination functions in different directions through a single unit. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate LED modules for different illumination zones, thereby reducing part count while preserving enhanced illumination capabilities
2Illumination intensity
If multiple LED light sources and parts are added to achieve illumination in different directions, then the illumination capability is improved, but the assembly time is increased
Solution Approach 1:
By merging multiple LED light sources into one integrated assembly, the patent reduces the number of individual components that need to be handled and installed separately. This significantly decreases assembly time while the integrated design maintains the capability to provide illumination in multiple directions through its multi-faceted structure
Solution Approach 2:
The light emitting assembly is pre-assembled as an integrated unit with all necessary optical components and light sources already positioned. This preliminary assembly action allows the entire illumination system to be installed as a single module, dramatically reducing on-site assembly time while preserving full illumination functionality
3Illumination intensity
If multiple LED light sources and parts are added to achieve illumination in different directions, then the illumination capability is improved, but the maintenance and parts replacement efficiency deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple LED light sources into a single replaceable assembly unit. When maintenance is needed, the entire integrated light emitting assembly can be replaced as one module rather than troubleshooting and replacing individual LEDs, significantly improving maintenance efficiency while maintaining comprehensive illumination capability through the integrated design
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
The design simplifies assembly, reduces maintenance time, and enhances convenience in part replacement, while maintaining effective heat dissipation and illumination capabilities.
Implementation Method 1
lighting such as light-emitting diode (LED) lights, LED strip lights, or LED bar lights are assembled to the fans for illumination
Implementation Method 2
cooling apparatuses such as fans are used to efficiently dissipate the heat generated by the electronic device
Data Source
AI summary
A light emitting fan may include a fan frame, a fan assembly, a first and a second light guide ring, a light emitting assembly, and a plurality of fixing assemblies. The fan frame includes a bottom plate, an inner annular side plate, an outer fan frame, and a plurality of anti-vibration mounts. The fan assembly is rotatably disposed on the bottom plate. The inner annular side plate, the first and the second light guide rings, and the light emitting assembly are disposed between the bottom plate and the outer fan frame. Each plurality of fixing assemblies includes a locking assembly, disposed on the first light guide ring, and a receiving assembly, disposed on the second light guide ring or the fan frame, and is configured to enable the first light guide ring to lock to the second light guide ring or the fan frame, via a pushing force.