Light-Emitting Fan Assembly With Multi-Angle Light Guides
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing LED cooling fans face challenges in providing multiple light radiation angles and aesthetics without increasing footprint, and assembly and disassembly are inconvenient due to the need for tools and multiple steps.
Innovation Solution
A light emitting fan design featuring a first and second light guide with multiple emitting surfaces, a chassis, blades, and a fastening assemblage that allows easy assembly and disassembly without tools, using snap-fit joints and quick release mechanisms.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional fastening methods are used to assemble cooling fans, then structural stability is ensured, but assembly and disassembly become complex requiring tools and multiple steps
Solution Approach 1:
The fan assembly is divided into separate modular components (housing, light guide, LED module, fan blade) that can be independently assembled and disassembled. Each component has dedicated attachment features that enable tool-free assembly while maintaining structural integrity during operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The fan components incorporate self-aligning and self-securing features such as snap-fit joints, magnetic attachments, and interlocking geometries that enable users to assemble and disassemble the fan without requiring external tools or complex procedures. The structure serves its own assembly needs through built-in mechanical features.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple light radiation angles are implemented, then aesthetic versatility is improved, but device footprint increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple light guide elements with different emission angles are nested within the existing fan housing structure. The light guides are positioned concentrically or adjacently to the fan blade axis, allowing multiple radiation angles to be achieved without increasing the overall fan footprint. The nested arrangement enables compact multi-angle lighting while maintaining the original fan size.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of increasing the fan's two-dimensional footprint to accommodate multiple light angles, the design utilizes the third dimension (radial depth and axial positioning) to arrange light guides at different angles. Light sources are positioned at various radial distances and angles relative to the fan axis, creating multiple radiation directions within the existing footprint envelope.
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 easy assembly and disassembly of LED cooling fans, providing diverse light radiation angles and aesthetics while minimizing the need for tools and steps, enhancing light intensity and reducing assembly time.
Implementation Method 1
A light emitting fan includes a first light guide, light source component, chassis, second light guide
Implementation Method 2
LED-colored cooling fans are a type of cooling fan used in electronic systems such as personal computers. LED stands for light-emitting diode
Data Source
AI summary
A light emitting fan including a first light guide, light source component, chassis, second light guide, plurality of blades rotatably mounted to the chassis, cover, and at least one fastening assemblage is provided. The first light guide has a plurality of different first light emitting surfaces. The second light guide has a plurality of different second light emitting surfaces. The at least one fastening assemblage comprises a first cavity structure, a second cavity structure, and a pair of arms. The first cavity structure is integrated with the cover, the second cavity structure is integrated with the chassis, and the pair of arms is integrated with the first light guide. The at least one fastening assemblage removably interlocks the cover and light source component with the first light guide and removably interlocks the chassis and second light guide with the first light guide.