Detachable Modular Fan Bracket Assembly for Adaptable Server Cabinets
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional fan brackets have a narrow application range and are not adaptable to different server cabinets.
Innovation Solution
A fan bracket design comprising a first frame and a second frame, each with accommodating cavities, detachably connected and covered by rear covers, allowing for flexible use and adaptation to various server cabinets by stacking and connecting frames and covers as needed.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a conventional fan bracket design is used, then the structure is simple, but the application range is narrow and cannot be adapted to different server cabinets
Solution Approach 1:
The fan bracket is divided into multiple detachable frame units, each with its own accommodating cavity and rear cover. These modular units can be stacked and connected to form different configurations, enabling adaptation to various server cabinet sizes and layouts while maintaining structural simplicity through standardized components
Solution Approach 2:
The frame units are designed with universal detachable connection interfaces that allow the same basic component to serve multiple functions and be configured in different arrangements. This enables a single standardized frame unit design to adapt to various server cabinet types and sizes, expanding application range without increasing overall system complexity
2Adaptability or versatility
If the fan bracket is made adaptable to different server cabinets, then the application range increases, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple frame units are stacked and nested together vertically, with each unit containing its own fan accommodating cavity and rear cover. This nesting arrangement allows multiple functional units to be compactly integrated while maintaining individual accessibility, achieving adaptability without proportionally increasing the number of separate components
Solution Approach 2:
Adjacent frame units are connected through shared side walls and detachable connection interfaces, merging multiple components into an integrated stacked structure. This combining approach reduces the total number of separate parts while maintaining the adaptability to configure different numbers of units based on server cabinet requirements
3Ease of operation
If detachable connections are used between frames and rear covers, then the ease of operation increases, but the stability of connection decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The detachable connection interfaces are designed with self-aligning and self-locking features that enable tool-free assembly and disassembly by users. The hooks and clamping slots automatically engage and secure when components are brought together, providing ease of operation while maintaining connection stability through the mechanical interlocking design
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AI summary
A fan bracket, a heat dissipation assembly, and a server cabinet are provided. The fan bracket comprises: a first frame, a first rear cover, a second frame, and a second rear cover. The first frame is provided with a first accommodating cavity, the first accommodating cavity is used for accommodating a fan, the first frame and the first rear cover are detachably connected, and the first rear cover shields an opening of the first accommodating cavity. The second frame is provided with a second accommodating cavity, the second accommodating cavity is used for accommodating a fan, the second frame and the second rear cover are detachably connected, and the second rear cover shields an opening of the second accommodating cavity.