TWI710709B - Fan gantry - Google Patents

Abstract

A fan gantry includes a frame structure, a supporting structure, a cover and a thumb screw. The frame structure includes two sidewalls and a first connecting plate. The sidewalls define some spaces therebetween. The spaces are configured to accommodate fans. The sidewalls respectively have an opening which shifts away from the spaces. The first connecting plate is disposed on one of the sidewalls. The supporting frame has two supporting plates connected between the sidewalls. The supporting plates define a channel therebetween. The channel aligns with the openings and allows some cables to pass through. The cover is connected with the frame structure and configured to cover the channel. The cover has a second connecting plate. The thumb screw is disposed on the second connecting plate. When the cover covers the channel, the second connecting plate abuts the first connecting plate and the thumb screw locks to the first connecting plate.

Description

Fan frame

The present invention relates to a fan frame, and particularly to a fan frame installed in an electronic device.

With the advancement of technology today, people's demand for electronic equipment is also increasing. In order to make electronic equipment more able to meet the needs of consumers, in addition to continuous improvement in function and operating efficiency, the optimization of the heat dissipation system is often a part of the manufacturers' attention.

In addition to improving the design of the cooling system itself, manufacturers must also take into account the configuration of internal parts and cooling systems to achieve better space utilization, thereby further optimizing electronic equipment.

One of the objectives of the present invention is to provide a fan frame, which allows wires to pass through, so that electronic components located on opposite sides of the fan frame can be electrically connected.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a fan rack includes a bracket structure, a supporting structure, a cover, and thumb screws. The support structure includes two side walls and a first connecting plate. The side walls extend in a first direction and are opposite to each other. A plurality of accommodating spaces are defined between the side walls. The accommodating spaces are arranged along the first direction and are respectively configured to accommodate fans. The side walls respectively have openings that are aligned with each other and are aligned with the accommodating space stagger. One of the first connecting plates is disposed in the side wall and away from the accommodating space. The supporting structure includes two structural plates. The structural plates are opposite to each other and connected between the side walls. The structural plates define channels. The channels are correspondingly opened and arranged to allow a plurality of wires to pass through in the second direction, which is perpendicular to the first direction . The cover is pivotally connected to the support structure and configured to cover the channel, and the cover has a second connecting plate. The thumb screw is rotatably arranged on the second connecting plate. When the cover covers the channel, the second connecting plate abuts against the first connecting plate, and the thumb screw is locked to the first connecting plate.

In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the aforementioned opening is U-shaped.

In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the above-mentioned supporting structure is located between two of the accommodating spaces.

In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the above-mentioned supporting structure further includes a bottom plate. The bottom plate is connected to the structural plate to form a U-shaped structure, and the structural plate and the bottom plate jointly define a channel.

In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the aforementioned structural plate and the bottom plate are integrally formed.

In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the above-mentioned cover includes a cover plate and opposite side plates, the cover plate is connected between the side plates, the side plate is perpendicular to the cover plate, the bottom plate and the cover plate are opposite to each other, when the cover body covers the channel , The cover plate and the bottom plate are parallel to each other.

In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the aforementioned side plate has a first buckle portion, one end of the side plate is pivotally connected to the support structure, the first buckle portion is located at the other end of the side plate, and the support structure has two second buckle portions, The second buckle parts are respectively connected to the side walls, and when the cover body covers the channel, the first buckle parts respectively buckle the second buckle parts.

In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the above-mentioned first buckle portion is a recessed structure, and the second buckle portion is a columnar structure.

In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the above-mentioned second connecting plate is connected to one of the side plates, the second connecting plate has a perforation, the thumb screw passes through the perforation, the first connecting plate has a screw hole, and the screw hole is configured to allow the thumb Screw coupling.

In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the aforementioned cover further includes a positioning post. The positioning column is arranged on the second connecting plate. When the cover covers the channel, the positioning column extends in a third direction, and the third direction is perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction.

The above-mentioned embodiments of the present invention have at least the following advantages:

(1) The user can loosen the thumb screw from the screw hole of the first connecting plate by rotating the thumb screw provided on the second connecting plate, so that the cover can open and expose the passage. At this time, the user can The wire is placed in the channel so that the wire can pass through the channel and allow the wire to extend in the second direction, and then the user rotates the cover relative to the support structure to cover the channel and lock the thumb screw to the first connecting plate Screw holes to keep the cover closed and prevent the wires from jumping out of the channel due to vibration when the electronic device is operating. In this way, the user can simply and easily electrically connect the electronic components located on the opposite sides of the fan frame through the wires passing through the channels, so that the configuration of the components in the electronic device can be more flexible and flexible. Moreover, since the process of opening or closing the cover body is simple and easy, and no additional parts or tools are required, it can bring convenience to users.

(2) When the cover covers the channel, the first buckle part of the side plate buckles the second buckle part of the bracket structure, so the side plate can help strengthen the structural strength of the part of the side wall surrounding the opening, and also make the structural strength of the bracket structure Be enhanced. That is to say, in the case that the wires can pass through the fan frame and electrically connect the electronic components located on opposite sides of the fan frame, the strength of the frame structure will not be weakened.

(3) When the cover body covers the channel, the positioning column provided on the cover body is in a vertical state and is suitable for passing through the top cover positioning hole of the electronic device, thereby enhancing the overall strength of the electronic device.

Hereinafter, most embodiments of the present invention will be disclosed in the form of drawings. For clear description, many practical details will be described in the following description. However, it should be understood that these practical details should not be used to limit the present invention. That is, in some embodiments of the present invention, these practical details are unnecessary. In addition, in order to simplify the drawings, some conventionally used structures and elements will be shown in a simple schematic manner in the drawings. And if it is possible in implementation, the features of different embodiments can be applied interactively.

Unless otherwise defined, all words (including technical and scientific terms) used in this article have their usual meanings, and their meanings can be understood by those familiar with the field. Furthermore, the definitions of the above-mentioned words in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as meaning consistent with the relevant fields of the present invention in the content of this specification. Unless specifically defined, these terms will not be interpreted as idealized or overly formal.

Please refer to Figure 1. FIG. 1 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a fan frame 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a fan rack 100 includes a support structure 110, a support structure 120 and a cover 130. The support structure 110 includes two side walls 111. The side walls 111 extend along a first direction D1 and are opposite to each other. A plurality of accommodating spaces A are defined between the side walls 111. The accommodating spaces A are also arranged along the first direction D1 and are respectively configured to accommodate Fan (not shown). The fan frame 100 containing a fan is suitable for being installed in an electronic device (not shown) to dissipate heat from the electronic device.

Please refer to Figures 2 to 4. FIG. 2 is a partial enlarged schematic diagram showing the fan frame 100 of FIG. 1, in which the cover 130 is in a closed state. FIG. 3 is a partial enlarged schematic diagram showing the fan frame 100 of FIG. 1, in which the cover 130 is in an open state. FIG. 4 is a partial enlarged front view of the fan frame 100 of FIG. 1, in which the cover 130 is in a closed state. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the side walls 111 of the support structure 110 respectively have openings P, and the openings P are aligned with each other and offset from the accommodation space A. The support structure 110 further includes a first connecting plate 112, and the first connecting plate 112 is disposed in one of the side walls 111 and is away from the accommodating space A. The supporting structure 120 includes two structural plates 121. The structural plates 121 are opposite to each other and respectively connected between the side walls 111. The structural plates 121 define a channel C, which corresponds to and communicates with the opening P. The channel C is configured to allow a plurality of wires 200 along The second direction D2 passes through, and the second direction D2 is perpendicular to the first direction D1. The cover 130 is pivotally connected to the support structure 110, that is, the cover 130 is rotatable relative to the support structure 110. The cover 130 is configured to cover the channel C, even if the cover 130 is in a closed state, to prevent the wire 200 from vibrating when the electronic device is operated. And jump away from channel C. Furthermore, the cover 130 has a second connecting plate 131. The fan frame 100 further includes a thumb screw 140, and the thumb screw 140 is rotatably disposed on the second connecting plate 131. When the cover 130 covers the channel C, as shown in Figures 1 to 2, the second connecting plate 131 of the cover 130 abuts the first connecting plate 112 of the support structure 110, and the thumb screw 140 is locked to the support structure 110 The first connecting plate 112 is used to fix the relative position of the cover 130 and the support structure 110.

Furthermore, the supporting structure 120 is located between the two accommodating spaces A. That is to say, when the electronic device is operating, the wires 200 can pass through the channel C between the fans to electrically connect the electronic components located on opposite sides of the fan frame 100.

Please refer to Figure 5. FIG. 5 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram showing the supporting structure 120 of FIG. 1. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the supporting structure 120 further includes a bottom plate 122. The bottom plate 122 is connected to the structural plate 121 to form a U-shaped structure, and the structural strength of the supporting structure 120 is improved. The structural plate 121 and the bottom plate 122 jointly define a channel C, that is, the channel C is surrounded by the structural plate 121 and the bottom plate 122. In practical applications, the structural plate 121 and the bottom plate 122 can be an integral structure, so that the structural strength of the supporting structure 120 can be further strengthened.

Furthermore, as shown in Figures 2 to 4, the cover 130 includes a cover 132 and opposite side plates 133. The cover 132 is connected between the side plates 133. The side plates 133 are perpendicular to the cover 132, so that the structure of the cover 130 Strength is improved. Moreover, the bottom plate 122 and the cover plate 132 are opposite to each other. When the cover 130 covers the channel C, that is, when the cover 130 is in a closed state, the cover plate 132 and the bottom plate 122 are parallel to each other, but the invention is not limited to this.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 3, one end of the side plate 133 of the cover 130 is pivotally connected to the support structure 110, and the side plate 133 has a first locking portion 134, and the first locking portion 134 is located at the other end of the side plate 133. In contrast, the support structure 110 has two second snap portions 113, the second snap portions 113 are respectively connected to the side walls 111 of the support structure 110, when the cover 130 covers the channel C, the first snap portions 134 of the side plate 133 are respectively locked Buckle the second buckle portion 113 of the support structure 110. After the first buckle portion 134 of the side plate 133 buckles the second buckle portion 113 of the bracket structure 110, the side plate 133 can help enhance the structural strength of the part of the side wall 111 surrounding the opening P, and also enable the structural strength of the bracket structure 110 Enhanced. In other words, when the wire 200 can pass through the fan frame 100 to electrically connect the electronic components located on opposite sides of the fan frame 100, the strength of the support structure 110 will not be weakened. In practical applications, as shown in FIG. 3, the first buckle portion 134 of the side plate 133 is a recessed structure, and the second buckle portion 113 of the support structure 110 is a columnar structure, but the invention is not limited to this.

More specifically, as shown in Figures 2 to 3, the second connecting plate 131 of the cover 130 is connected to one of the side plates 133, and the second connecting plate 131 has a through hole H, and the thumb screw 140 passes through the through hole H and can rotate The ground is provided on the second connecting plate 131. In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, the first connecting plate 112 of the support structure 110 has a screw hole S, and the screw hole S is configured to allow the thumb screw 140 to be coupled.

Simply put, the user can turn the thumb screw 140 provided on the second connecting plate 131 to loosen the thumb screw 140 from the screw hole S of the first connecting plate 112, so that the cover 130 can open and expose the channel C At this time, the user can place the wire 200 in the channel C so that the wire 200 can pass through the channel C and allow the wire 200 to extend in the second direction D2, and then the user can rotate the cover 130 relative to the support structure 110 to The cover 130 covers the channel C, and the thumb screw 140 is locked to the screw hole S of the first connecting plate 112 to keep the cover 130 closed. In this way, the user can simply and easily connect the electronic components (not shown) located on opposite sides of the fan frame 100 through the wires 200 passing through the channel C, so that the components in the electronic device can be configured in a way More flexible and flexible. Moreover, since the process of opening or closing the cover 130 is simple and easy, and no additional parts or tools are required, it can bring convenience to the user.

Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 3 to 4, the opening P of the side wall 111 is U-shaped to facilitate the user to place the wire 200 in the channel C.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 2 and 4, the cover 130 further includes a positioning post 135. The positioning column 135 is disposed on the second connecting plate 131 of the cover 130. When the cover 130 covers the channel C, the positioning column 135 extends along the third direction D3, which is perpendicular to the first direction D1 and the second direction D2. That is, when the cover 130 covers the channel C, the positioning pillar 135 is in a vertical state and is suitable for passing through the positioning hole of the top cover of the electronic device, thereby enhancing the overall strength of the electronic device.

In summary, the technical solutions disclosed in the foregoing embodiments of the present invention have at least the following advantages:

(1) The user can loosen the thumb screw from the screw hole of the first connecting plate by rotating the thumb screw provided on the second connecting plate, so that the cover can open and expose the passage. At this time, the user can The wire is placed in the channel so that the wire can pass through the channel and allow the wire to extend in the second direction, and then the user rotates the cover relative to the support structure to cover the channel and lock the thumb screw to the first connecting plate Screw holes to keep the cover closed and prevent the wires from jumping out of the channel due to vibration when the electronic device is operating. In this way, the user can simply and easily electrically connect the electronic components located on the opposite sides of the fan frame through the wires passing through the channels, so that the configuration of the components in the electronic device can be more flexible and flexible. Moreover, since the process of opening or closing the cover body is simple and easy, and no additional parts or tools are required, it can bring convenience to users.

(2) When the cover covers the channel, the first buckle part of the side plate buckles the second buckle part of the bracket structure, so the side plate can help strengthen the structural strength of the part of the side wall surrounding the opening, and also make the structural strength of the bracket structure Be enhanced. That is to say, in the case that the wires can pass through the fan frame and electrically connect the electronic components located on opposite sides of the fan frame, the strength of the frame structure will not be weakened.

(3) When the cover body covers the channel, the positioning column provided on the cover body is in a vertical state and is suitable for passing through the top cover positioning hole of the electronic device, thereby enhancing the overall strength of the electronic device.

Although the present invention has been disclosed in the above embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Anyone familiar with the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection of the present invention The scope shall be subject to the definition of the attached patent application scope.

100: fan frame 110: support structure 111: sidewall 112: First connection board 113: second snap part 120: support structure 121: structural board 122: bottom plate 130: cover 131: second connecting plate 132: Cover 133: side panel 134: The first snap part 135: positioning column 140: thumb screw 200: Wire A: Housing space C: Channel D1: First direction D2: second direction D3: Third party H: Piercing P: opening S: screw hole

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a fan frame according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 is a partial enlarged schematic diagram showing the fan frame of Figure 1 with the cover in a closed state. Fig. 3 is a partial enlarged schematic diagram showing the fan frame of Fig. 1, in which the cover is in an open state. Figure 4 is a partial enlarged front view of the fan frame of Figure 1 with the cover in a closed state. Figure 5 is a perspective schematic view showing the supporting structure of Figure 1;

100: fan frame

110: support structure

111: sidewall

120: support structure

121: structural board

130: cover

131: second connecting plate

132: Cover

133: side panel

135: positioning column

140: thumb screw

200: Wire

A: Housing space

C: Channel

D1: First direction

D2: second direction

D3: Third party

H: Piercing

P: opening

Claims (10)

A fan frame, including: A support structure including: Two side walls extend in a first direction and are opposite to each other. A plurality of accommodating spaces are defined between the side walls. The accommodating spaces are arranged along the first direction and are respectively configured to accommodate a fan. Having an opening, the openings are aligned with each other and staggered from the accommodating spaces; and A first connecting plate, one of the side walls is disposed away from the accommodating spaces; A supporting structure includes two structural plates. The structural plates are opposite to each other and connected between the side walls. A channel is defined between the structural plates. The openings correspond to the openings and are arranged to allow a plurality of wires to follow a second Direction crossing, the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction; A cover, pivotally connected to the support structure and configured to cover the channel, the cover having a second connecting plate; and A thumb screw is rotatably arranged on the second connecting plate, Wherein, when the cover body covers the channel, the second connecting plate abuts against the first connecting plate, and the thumb screw is locked to the first connecting plate. The fan frame according to claim 1, wherein each of the openings is U-shaped. The fan frame according to claim 1, wherein the supporting structure is located between two of the accommodating spaces. The fan rack according to claim 1, wherein the supporting structure further includes a bottom plate connected to the structural plates to form a U-shaped structure, and the structural plates and the bottom plate jointly define the passage. The fan rack according to claim 4, wherein the structural plates and the bottom plate are integrally formed. The fan rack according to claim 4, wherein the cover body includes a cover plate and opposite side plates, the cover plate is connected between the side plates, the side plates are perpendicular to the cover plate, the bottom plate and the cover plate Opposite to each other, when the cover body covers the channel, the cover plate and the bottom plate are parallel to each other. The fan rack according to claim 6, wherein each of the side plates has a first buckle portion, one end of each of the side plates is pivotally connected to the bracket structure, and each of the first buckles is located at the corresponding At the other end of the side plate, the bracket structure has two second buckle parts respectively connected to the side walls. When the cover covers the channel, the first buckle parts buckle the second buckle parts respectively. The fan rack according to claim 7, wherein the first buckle portion is a concave structure, and the second buckle portion is a columnar structure. The fan rack according to claim 6, wherein the second connecting plate is connected to one of the side plates, the second connecting plate has a through hole, the thumb screw passes through the through hole, and the first connecting plate has a screw hole , Configure to allow the thumb screw to couple. The fan stand according to claim 1, wherein the cover further includes a positioning column disposed on the second connecting plate, and when the cover covers the passage, the positioning column extends along a third direction, and the third The direction is perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction.

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