Integrated Illuminated Fan Assembly for Simpler Wire Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing illuminated fans with lighting functions face limitations due to power supply constraints and complex wire management, which restrict the number of fans and lighting units that can be assembled and complicate the internal arrangement within computer cases.
Innovation Solution
An integrated illuminated fan design featuring a conjoined base and fan frame made of plastic one-piece injection molding, with a lighting structure connected to stator assemblies via conductive wires, allowing for simplified assembly and improved cooling performance through a unified structure.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate fans and lighting units are assembled in the computer case, then the lighting function is achieved, but the wire management becomes complex and power supply connections are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple fans and lighting units into a single integrated fan assembly. The conjoined base structure holds multiple fans and lighting units together, with shared power supply connections and control circuits, eliminating the need for separate wire management for each component while maintaining all desired functions
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate fans and lighting units are assembled, then the lighting function is achieved, but the number of fans that can be assembled is limited by power supply connections
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple fans and lighting units into a single integrated assembly that shares power supply connections. The conjoined base structure allows multiple fans to be mounted together with common power and control circuits, enabling more fans to be installed than would be possible with separate connections for each fan
3Ease of operation
If traditional separate assembly methods are used for fans and lighting units, then installation flexibility is maintained, but assembly risk and positioning accuracy deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates fans and lighting units into a pre-assembled unit with a conjoined base structure. This integrated assembly reduces installation risk by ensuring proper positioning and connections are established during manufacturing rather than during end-user installation, while still maintaining flexibility through modular design that can be installed as a single unit
4Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate components are assembled, then functional versatility is achieved, but manufacturing precision and product uniformity deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple fans and lighting units into a single integrated assembly manufactured as a unified structure. The conjoined base is designed with precise mounting positions for all components, ensuring consistent positioning and assembly accuracy across all products, while the integrated design maintains all necessary functions
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AI summary
An integrated illuminated fan includes a conjoined base, a conjoined fan frame, fans and a lighting structure. The conjoined base is disposed with bearing portions which are arranged at intervals. The conjoined fan frame is connected with the conjoined base and disposed with vane wheel chambers. The vane wheel chamber is arranged correspondingly to the bearing portion. The fan includes a stator assembly and a vane wheel. The stator assembly is separately disposed on the bearing portion. The vane wheel is separately accommodated in the vane wheel chamber and connected correspondingly to the stator assembly. The lighting structure is disposed in the conjoined base and electrically connected to the stator assembly. Thereby, it has a simple structure and can be assembled easily and improve the overall cooling performance.