Fan Structure with Standoffs and Hooks for Easy Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional fan structures for electronic devices are difficult to assemble and disassemble without screws, and occupy too much space due to their design, making it challenging to accommodate more electronic components in compact devices.
Innovation Solution
A fan structure that uses installation standoffs with positioning slots and a fixing frame with positioning hooks, along with fastening components and shock-absorbing components, to securely attach and detach the fan from the substrate without screws, allowing for easy assembly and disassembly, and optimizing space usage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional screw-based fan structures are used, then the fan is securely fixed on the motherboard, but it becomes difficult for users to detach the fan structure from the electronic device
Solution Approach 1:
The fan structure is divided into separate components: a fan assembly and a mounting assembly. The mounting assembly includes a mounting plate with multiple mounting holes and separate mounting pieces that can be independently attached to the motherboard and engaged with the fan assembly, enabling easy detachment while maintaining secure fixation during operation
Solution Approach 2:
Mounting pieces serve as intermediary elements between the motherboard and the fan assembly. These mounting pieces have first mounting portions that attach to the motherboard and second mounting portions that engage with the fan assembly, providing a reliable connection that is easier to detach than direct screw fixation
2Volume of moving object
If the electronic device casing is made smaller to achieve slim and light design, then the device becomes more compact, but less mechanical space is reserved for disposing the fan structure
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting plate is designed with a flexible configuration where mounting holes can be positioned at different locations and orientations. This dimensional flexibility allows the fan structure to be adapted to various spatial constraints within compact device casings, enabling installation in available spaces regardless of the device's overall size
3Quantity of substance
If more electronic components are disposed in the smaller casing, then the device functionality is enhanced, but the mechanical space for the fan structure is further reduced
Solution Approach 1:
By separating the fan assembly from the mounting structure, the design allows the mounting plate and pieces to be independently positioned and configured. This segmentation enables optimization of the fan's position to fit into available spaces between other electronic components, maximizing component density while maintaining proper fan installation
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
Enables stable fixation and efficient heat dissipation of electronic devices by allowing easy installation and removal of the fan, while minimizing space usage, thus accommodating more components in compact devices.
Implementation Method 1
the fixing frame further comprises at least one resilient portion connected to the at least one positioning hook, and the at least one resilient portion drives the at least one positioning hook to separate from the at least one positioning slot as being pressed to move inwardly
Data Source
AI summary
A fan structure includes at least one installation standoff, a fan and a fixing frame. An end of the at least one installation standoff is installed on a substrate, and a positioning slot is formed on the other end of the at least one installation standoff. The fixing frame is installed on the fan and includes at least one positioning hook for engaging with the positioning slot of the at least one installation standoff, so as to fix the fixing frame on the substrate. A guiding slot is formed on at least one side of the fixing frame for guiding the at least one installation standoff to move on the fixing frame. The fixing frame further includes at least one resilient portion connected to the at least one positioning hook for driving the at least one positioning hook to separate from the at least one positioning slot.