TWM632596U - heat dissipation structure - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention discloses a heat dissipation structure, which includes an upper cover element, a lower cover element and a fan element. One side of the upper cover element has a display area for displaying a preset message. The lower cover element is detachably connected to the upper cover element, the lower cover element has an accommodating space and a first opening, and the accommodating space communicates with the first opening. The fan element is located in the accommodating space, the fan element is rotatably connected to the upper cover element or the lower cover element, and the fan element corresponds to the first opening. In this way, the heat dissipation structure of the invention can improve the aesthetics and practicality.

Description

Heat dissipation structure

This creation is about a heat dissipation structure, especially a heat dissipation structure with both aesthetics and luminous functions.

With the advancement of technology, the functions of various electronic products (such as desktop computer hosts) are becoming more and more diverse, which means that the heat generated inside the electronic products is also getting higher and higher. However, if the temperature of the electronic parts inside the electronic product is too high, it will affect the effectiveness and stability of the electronic product during operation. Therefore, electronic products need to be equipped with heat sinks to dissipate heat from the electronic components inside, so as to prevent the electronic components from overheating and to operate normally. The heat dissipation fan device is the most common heat dissipation device.

However, various manufacturers have almost come to an end in improving the cooling performance of cooling fan devices. Therefore, there is not much difference in the cooling performance of cooling fan devices. Therefore, in order to increase the competitiveness of the products, the manufacturers then began to increase the added value of the cooling fan device, for example, setting light emitting elements in the cooling fan device to produce lighting effects.

However, the heat dissipation fan devices with luminous effect on the market present a light effect by shining light beams on the fan blades of the fan and then cooperating with the rotation of the fan. Therefore, under this design, the fan must be exposed, resulting in reduced aesthetics.

Therefore, how to overcome the above defects by improving the structural design has become one of the important issues to be solved in this field.

The technical problem to be solved in this creation is to provide a heat dissipation structure for the deficiencies of the prior art.

In order to solve the above technical problems, one of the technical solutions adopted in the present invention is to provide a heat dissipation structure, which includes an upper cover element, a lower cover element and a fan element. One side of the upper cover element has a display area for displaying a preset message. The lower cover element is detachably connected to the upper cover element, the lower cover element has an accommodating space and a first opening, and the accommodating space communicates with the first opening. The fan element is located in the accommodating space, the fan element is rotatably connected to the upper cover element or the lower cover element, and the fan element corresponds to the first opening.

One of the beneficial effects of this creation is that the heat dissipation structure provided by this creation can pass through "one side of the upper cover element has a display area, and the display area is used to display a preset message. The lower cover element can be disassembled. Connected to the upper cover element, the lower cover element has an accommodating space and a first opening, and the accommodating space communicates with the first opening. The fan element is located in the accommodating space, and the fan element is rotatably connected In the upper cover element or the lower cover element, the fan element corresponds to the technical solution of the "first opening", so as to improve the aesthetics and practicality of the heat dissipation structure.

In order to further understand the characteristics and technical content of this creation, please refer to the following detailed description and drawings about this creation. However, the provided drawings are only for reference and explanation, and are not used to limit this creation.

The following is a description of the implementation of the "radiation structure" disclosed in this creation through specific specific examples. Those skilled in the art can understand the advantages and effects of this creation from the content disclosed in this specification. This creation can be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and the details in this specification can also be modified and changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the idea of this creation. In addition, the drawings of this creation are only for simple illustration, not according to the actual size of the depiction, prior statement. The following embodiments will further describe the relevant technical content of this creation in detail, but the disclosed content is not intended to limit the protection scope of this creation.

It should be understood that although terms such as "first", "second" and "third" may be used herein to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are mainly used to distinguish one element from another. In addition, the term "or" used herein may include any one or a combination of more of the associated listed items depending on the actual situation.

[first embodiment]

Please refer to FIG. 1 to FIG. 6, which are respectively a three-dimensional schematic diagram of one viewing angle, an exploded schematic diagram, a perspective schematic diagram of another viewing angle, a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the upper cover element, a schematic diagram of the use state, and a functional block of the heat dissipation structure of the first embodiment of the present invention. picture. As shown in the figure, the first embodiment of the present invention provides a heat dissipation structure Z, which includes an upper cover element 1 , a lower cover element 2 and a fan element 3 . The heat dissipation structure Z of this invention can be applied to the heat dissipation of most electronic products, such as desktop computer hosts or notebook computers, but not limited thereto.

As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 4 , one side of the upper cover element 1 of the present invention has a display area DL, and the display area DL is used to display a preset message. For example, the upper cover element 1 may include a shielding plate 10 and a display component 11 . The shielding plate 10 is detachably connected to the lower cover element 2 , and one side of the shielding plate 10 corresponds to the accommodating space 20 . The display unit 11 is disposed on the shielding plate 10 and corresponds to the other side of the shielding plate 10 . One side of the display unit 11 has a display area DL for displaying a preset pattern or a preset image.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 4 , the shielding plate 10 may include a first cover 100 and a second cover 101 . The first cover 100 and the second cover 101 can be made of metal or plastic, but not limited thereto. The first cover 100 is detachably connected to the second cover 101. One side of the first cover 100 is recessed to form a groove 1000. The first cover 100 also has a second opening 1001 through the body. The two openings 1001 correspond to the groove portion 1000 ; and, a storage space ST is defined between the first cover 100 and the second cover 101 . The display component 11 may include a transparent plate 110 and a display 111 . The transparent plate 110 can be glass, acrylic or other transparent materials, and the transparent plate 110 can be located in the groove portion 1000 ; wherein, the side of the transparent plate 110 facing away from the display 111 can be the display area DL. The display 111 is located in the storage space ST, one side of the display 111 has a display surface 111a, and the display surface 111a corresponds to the display area DL and the second opening 1001 .

Next, as shown in Figures 1 to 4, the lower cover element 2 of the present invention can be detachably connected to the upper cover element 1, the lower cover element 2 has an accommodating space 20 and a first opening 21, the accommodating space 20 communicates with the first opening 21. For example, the lower cover element 2 can be made of metal or plastic, and has a shell structure. The lower cover element 2 can be detachably connected with the upper cover element 1 by screwing, snapping or other fixing methods. One side of the lower cover element 2 corresponds to the upper cover element 1 , and the other side of the lower cover element 2 has a first opening 21 .

Next, as shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 4 , the fan element 3 of the present invention can be located in the accommodating space 20, and the fan element 3 can be rotatably connected to the upper cover element 1 or the lower cover element 2, and the fan element 3 corresponds to the first opening 21 . For example, the fan element 3 may include a fan blade (not shown in the figure) and a driving element (not shown in the figure), and the driving element may be fixed on the upper cover element 1 or the lower cover element 2 and can be movably connected on the fan blade.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 6 , the heat dissipation structure Z of the present invention can be installed on an electronic device E. Referring to FIG. The display component 11 and the fan component 3 of the upper cover component 1 can be directly or indirectly connected to a circuit board E1 in the electronic device E, and the display component 11 and the fan component 3 are used to receive an electric energy provided by the circuit board E1. Then, when the electronic device E is in operation, the heat dissipation structure Z can not only use the fan element 3 to dissipate heat from the electronic components (such as the circuit board E1) inside the electronic device E, but also display a preset display area DL through the display area DL. A pattern or a preset picture is set; wherein, the preset picture may include a static picture and a dynamic picture. Moreover, the display 111 of the heat dissipation structure Z can also use the display area DL to display a specific message (such as the message of the communication software, the temperature data of the electronic parts, etc.) by receiving the message provided by the circuit board E1, but this is not intended to be limit) or as an extended screen of the electronic device E (i.e. the second screen).

In this way, the heat dissipation structure Z of this invention not only avoids the direct exposure of the fan element 3 through the above technical solution, but also improves the aesthetics; moreover, it can also use the display area DL to display a preset pattern or a preset picture, Compared with the conventional light-emitting cooling fan structure, it is no longer a monotonous color change, and can provide users with additional functions, such as obtaining information or as an extended screen, thereby improving practicability.

Further, the upper cover element 1 may have a plurality of first openings 1a passing through the body, the plurality of first openings 1a are adjacent to the side of the display area DL, and the plurality of first openings 1a communicate with the accommodating space 20 . For example, as shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 4, by providing a plurality of first openings 1a on the body of the upper cover element 1, the air in front of the display area DL can be introduced to generate air flow when the fan element 3 is running. And the electronic components inside the electronic device E are dissipated. Wherein, in this embodiment, the first port 1a is a circular hole as an example, but it is not limited thereto, and the first port 1a may also have other shapes.

However, the above-mentioned example is only one possible embodiment and is not intended to limit the present invention.

[Second embodiment]

Please refer to FIG. 7 to FIG. 12, which are respectively a three-dimensional schematic view, an exploded schematic view, a first cross-sectional schematic view of the upper cover element, a first functional block diagram, and a second functional block diagram of the heat dissipation structure of the second embodiment of the present invention. As well as the second schematic cross-sectional view of the upper cover element, please refer to FIGS. 1 to 6 together. As shown in the figure, the heat dissipation structure Z of this embodiment is substantially similar to the heat dissipation structure Z of the above-mentioned embodiment, therefore, the arrangement or operation of the same components will not be repeated here. The difference between this embodiment and the heat dissipation structure Z of the above-mentioned first embodiment is that, in this embodiment, the upper cover element 1 may include a shielding plate 10 and a light emitting component 12 . The shielding plate 10 is detachably connected to the lower cover element 2, one side of the shielding plate 10 corresponds to the accommodating space 20, the other side of the shielding plate 10 has a display area DL, the shielding plate 10 is a hollow structure, and the shielding plate The member 10 has a plurality of grooves 10a passing through the body, the plurality of grooves 10a communicate with the inside of the shielding plate member 10, and the plurality of grooves 10a correspond to the display area DL. The light emitting assembly 12 is located inside the shielding plate 10 .

For example, as shown in FIG. 7 to FIG. 9 , the shielding plate 10 of the present invention may include a first cover 100 and a second cover 101 . The first cover 100 and the second cover 101 can be made of metal or plastic, but not limited thereto. The first cover 100 is detachably connected to the second cover 101 , and a storage space ST for accommodating the light-emitting component 12 is defined between the first cover 100 and the second cover 101 . A plurality of grooves 10a may be formed on the first cover 100, and the plurality of grooves 10a form a predetermined pattern; wherein, the predetermined pattern is characters, numbers, graphics or a combination thereof. The lighting assembly 12 can be an LED module or other types of lighting modules.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7 to FIG. 10 , the heat dissipation structure Z of the present invention can be installed on the electronic device E. Referring to FIG. The light-emitting component 12 and the fan component 3 of the upper cover component 1 can be directly or indirectly connected to the circuit board E1 in the electronic device E, and the light-emitting component 12 and the fan component 3 are used to receive the electric energy provided by the circuit board E1. Next, when the electronic device E is in operation, the light-emitting component 12 can generate colorful and changing light beams, and use the colorful light beams to pass through a plurality of grooves 10a and project them outside the heat dissipation structure Z, so that the display area DL of the heat dissipation structure Z can show a specific Patterned color light effect.

Further, the upper cover element 1 of the present invention can also include a power supply part 13, which is located in the interior of the shielding plate 10, the power supply part 13 is connected to the light-emitting component 12 and the circuit board E1, and the power supply part 13 is used to receive and The electric energy provided by the circuit board E1 is stored, and the electric energy is provided to the light-emitting component 12 . For example, as shown in FIG. 7 to FIG. 11 , the heat dissipation structure Z of the present invention can also be provided with a power supply part 13 in the upper cover element 1, so that the light-emitting component 12 can also be used when the electronic device E stops operating. The electric energy from the power supply 13 continues to emit light. Wherein, the power supply part 13 can be a battery that can be repeatedly charged and discharged.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7 to FIG. 8 , at least one side of the lower cover element 2 has a plurality of second openings 2 a penetrating through the body, and the plurality of second openings 2 a communicate with the accommodating space 20 . For example, in addition to the air intake method of the heat dissipation structure Z in the first embodiment, the heat dissipation structure Z of this embodiment can also choose to introduce air from the side of the lower cover element 2 instead of the air intake from the side.

In addition, in other preferred embodiments, the shielding plate 10 of the invention can be detachably connected to the lower cover element 2, the shielding plate 10 is a hollow structure, and one side of the shielding plate 10 corresponds to the accommodating space 20, The other surface of the shielding plate 10 has a display area DL. The shielding plate 10 may have a non-transparent coating 102 c located on an inner surface of the shielding plate 10 . The light emitting assembly 12 is located inside the shielding plate 10 .

For example, as shown in FIG. 4, FIG. 7, FIG. 8 and FIG. 12, the shielding plate 10 of the present invention may include a first cover shell 100, a second cover shell 101 and a shielding plate 102; wherein, the first A cover 100 may have a groove portion 1000 like the first cover 100 of the first embodiment. The first cover 100 and the second cover 101 can be made of metal or plastic, but not limited thereto. The first cover 100 is detachably connected to the second cover 101 , and a storage space ST for accommodating the light-emitting component 12 is defined between the first cover 100 and the second cover 101 . The shielding plate 102 can be made of a transparent or light-transmitting material. The shielding plate 102 has an outer surface 102a and an inner surface 102b. The outer surface 102a of the shielding plate 102 has a display area DL, and the inner surface 102b of the shielding plate 102 faces the light-emitting component 12 , and there is a non-transparent coating 102c on the inner surface 102b; wherein, the non-transparent coating 102c can be an ink layer or a non-transparent coating of other materials. The non-translucent coating 102c shields one part of the surface of the inner surface 102b; the other part of the surface of the shielding plate 102 that is not shielded by the non-translucent coating 102c can form a predetermined pattern; wherein the predetermined pattern is letters, numbers, graphics or a combination thereof .

Therefore, when the light-emitting component 12 produces colorful light beams, the light beams can pass through the shielding plate 102 through another part of the surface of the shielding plate 102 that is not shielded by the non-translucent coating 102c, and project to the outside of the shielding plate 102, so that the shielding plate 102 The display area DL of the panel 10 can display a specific pattern of color and light effects (for example, as shown in FIG. 7 ).

However, the above-mentioned example is only one possible embodiment and is not intended to limit the present invention.

[Advantageous Effects of Embodiment]

One of the beneficial effects of this creation is that the heat dissipation structure Z provided by this creation can pass through "one side of the upper cover element 1 has a display area DL, and the display area DL is used to display a preset message. The lower cover element 2 is detachably connected to the upper cover element 1, the lower cover element 2 has an accommodating space 20 and a first opening 21, and the accommodating space 20 communicates with the first opening 21. The fan element 3 is located in the accommodating space 20, The fan element 3 is rotatably connected to the upper cover element 1 or the lower cover element 2, and the fan element 3 corresponds to the technical solution of the first opening 21", so as to improve the aesthetics and practicality of the heat dissipation structure.

Furthermore, the heat dissipation structure Z of this invention not only avoids the direct exposure of the fan element 3 through the above-mentioned technical solution, but also improves the aesthetics; moreover, the display area DL can also be used to display a preset pattern or a preset pattern. Compared with the conventional light-emitting cooling fan structure, the screen is no longer a monotonous color change, and can provide users with additional functions, such as obtaining information or as an extended screen, thereby improving practicability. Alternatively, the heat dissipation structure Z of the present invention can also generate colorful and changing light beams through the light-emitting component 12, and use the colorful light beams to pass through a plurality of grooves 10a and project to the outside of the heat dissipation structure Z, so that the display area DL of the heat dissipation structure Z can be displayed. The color and light effect of a specific pattern.

The content disclosed above is only the preferred feasible embodiment of this creation, and does not limit the scope of patent application for this creation. Therefore, all equivalent technical changes made by using the instructions and drawings of this creation are included in the application of this creation. within the scope of the patent.

Z: heat dissipation structure 1: Upper cover element 1a: the first port 10: shielding plate 10a: Groove 100: First cover shell 1000: groove part 1001: second opening 101: Second cover shell 102: shielding board 102a: Outer surface 102b: inner surface 102c: non-transparent coating 11: Display components 110: transparent board 111: display 111a: display surface 12: Luminous components 13: Power supply parts 2: Lower cover body element 2a: Second port 20:Accommodating space 21: First opening 3: Fan element DL: display area E: electronic device E1: circuit board ST: storage space

FIG. 1 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of one viewing angle of the heat dissipation structure of the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an exploded schematic view of the heat dissipation structure of the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of another viewing angle of the heat dissipation structure of the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the upper cover element of the heat dissipation structure of the first embodiment of the present invention, and is also a schematic cross-sectional view of the IV-IV section in FIG. 2 .

FIG. 5 is a schematic view of the use state of the heat dissipation structure of the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram of the heat dissipation structure of the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of one viewing angle of the heat dissipation structure of the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is an exploded schematic diagram of the heat dissipation structure of the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a first cross-sectional schematic view of the upper cover element of the heat dissipation structure of the second embodiment of the present invention, and is also a schematic cross-sectional view along the line IX-IX of FIG. 8 .

FIG. 10 is a first functional block diagram of the heat dissipation structure of the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a second functional block diagram of the heat dissipation structure of the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a second schematic cross-sectional view of the upper cover element of the heat dissipation structure of the second embodiment of the present invention; it may correspond to the section IX-IX of FIG. 8 .

Z: heat dissipation structure

1: Upper cover element

1a: the first port

2: Lower cover body element

DL: display area

Claims (10)

A heat dissipation structure, comprising: An upper cover element, one side of the upper cover element has a display area, and the display area is used to display a preset message; a lower cover element, which is detachably connected to the upper cover element, the lower cover element has an accommodating space and a first opening, and the accommodating space communicates with the first opening; and A fan element is located in the accommodating space, the fan element is rotatably connected to the upper cover element or the lower cover element, and the fan element corresponds to the first opening. The heat dissipation structure according to claim 1, wherein the upper cover element includes: a shielding plate, which is detachably connected to the lower cover element, and one side of the shielding plate corresponds to the accommodating space; and A display component is arranged on the shielding plate and corresponds to the other side of the shielding plate. One side of the display component has the display area, and the display area is used to display a preset pattern or a preset picture. The heat dissipation structure according to claim 2, wherein the shielding plate comprises a first cover and a second cover, the first cover is detachably connected to the second cover, and the first cover One side of one side is recessed inwardly to form a groove portion, the first cover shell also has a second opening through the body, the second opening corresponds to the groove portion, and the first cover shell and the second cover shell A storage space is defined between them; wherein, the display component includes a transparent plate and a display, the transparent plate is located in the groove portion, the display is located in the storage space, one side of the display has a display surface, and the display surface corresponds to The display area and the second opening. The heat dissipation structure according to claim 2, wherein the display component is connected to a circuit board, and the display component is used to receive an electric energy provided by the circuit board. The heat dissipation structure according to claim 1, wherein the upper cover element includes: A shielding plate, which is detachably connected to the lower cover element, the shielding plate is a hollow structure, one side of the shielding plate corresponds to the accommodating space, and the other side of the shielding plate has the display area, The shielding plate has a non-light-transmitting coating on an inner surface of the shielding plate; and A light-emitting component is located inside the shielding plate. The heat dissipation structure according to claim 5, wherein a predetermined pattern is formed on a part of the inner surface of the shielding plate not provided with the opaque coating, and the predetermined pattern is characters, numbers, graphics or a combination thereof. The heat dissipation structure according to claim 5, wherein the light-emitting component is connected to a circuit board, and the light-emitting component is used to receive an electric energy provided by the circuit board. The heat dissipation structure according to claim 5, wherein the upper cover element further includes a power supply part located inside the shielding plate, the power supply part connects the light-emitting component and a circuit board, and the power supply part It is used to receive and store an electric energy provided by the circuit board, and provide the electric energy to the light-emitting component. The heat dissipation structure according to claim 1, wherein the upper cover element has a plurality of first openings through the body, the plurality of first openings are adjacent to the side of the display area, and the plurality of first openings It communicates with the accommodating space. The heat dissipation structure according to claim 1, wherein at least one side of the lower cover element has a plurality of second openings passing through the body, and the plurality of second openings communicate with the accommodating space.

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