Universal Power Module Frame for Multi-Config Fan Cooling
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Solution Overview
Problem
The increasing power consumption of power supply units leads to overheating issues, necessitating a fan module design that can accommodate varying numbers of fans, requiring a compatible fan module and power module frame that can adapt to different fan configurations.
Innovation Solution
A power module frame design featuring interchangeable first and second frame side plates with fastening grooves and screw-fastening parts that support fan modules of different sizes and configurations, allowing for easy assembly and adaptation regardless of the number of fans, enabling efficient cooling and reduced production time.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If the number of fans in the fan module is increased to handle higher power consumption, then the cooling capability is improved, but the device complexity and frame design requirements worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The power module frame is designed with a universal structure that can accommodate fan modules with different numbers of fans (1-fan, 2-fan, 3-fan configurations). The frame includes standardized fastening grooves and catching parts that work across all fan module variants, allowing a single frame design to serve multiple cooling capacities without requiring different frame types for each fan configuration.
2Adaptability or versatility
If different frame designs are created for different fan configurations, then the adaptability to various fan numbers is improved, but the manufacturing cost and production time increase
Solution Approach 1:
A single power module frame design serves multiple fan configurations (1-fan, 2-fan, 3-fan) through standardized fastening mechanisms. The frame includes catching parts and fastening grooves positioned to accommodate different fan module sizes without requiring frame modifications, enabling mass production of universal frames that can be used across all derivative models.
Solution Approach 2:
The fan module is designed as a separate, interchangeable component that can be independently configured with different numbers of fans. The fan module includes its own frame with catching parts that interface with the universal power module frame, allowing fan modules to be segmented and reconfigured without affecting the main power module frame design.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple frame designs are produced for different fan module types, then the compatibility with various fan configurations is improved, but the loss of substance through redundant materials increases
Solution Approach 1:
The power module frame is designed as a universal structure that eliminates the need to produce multiple frame types for different fan configurations. The standardized fastening grooves and catching parts accommodate all fan module variants (1-fan, 2-fan, 3-fan), preventing the waste of materials that would result from manufacturing separate frame designs for each configuration.
Data Source
AI summary
The present embodiment relates to a power module frame comprising a first frame side plate and a second frame side plate, which face each other and are in contact with at least parts of both side plates of a fan module when the frame side plates are coupled to the fan module, respectively, wherein the first frame side plate and the second frame side plate comprise: at least one fastening groove coupled to a catching part formed on the both side plates of the fan module; guide parts extending by a predetermined length from the lower ends of the first frame side plate and the second frame side plate to face each other, to support the lower surface of the fan module; and a screw-fastening part for coupling the first frame side plate to the fan module.