TWI886700B - Illuminated fan coupling device - Google Patents

Abstract

An Illuminated fan coupling device includes a plurality of fans and a side panel structure. Each fan is a permutation setting. The fan includes a frame and an impeller installed in the frame. Two corresponding sides of the frame are respectively provided with a first electrical connector and a first connecting portion. The side panel structure includes a translucent trim and a light-emitting component arranged on the inside of the translucent trim. The translucent trim is located on the side of the fan and having a second connecting portion. The second connecting portion is a mechanical connection corresponding to the first connecting portion. The light-emitting component having a second electrical connector. The second electrical connector is electrically connected to the first electrical connector of the fan.

Description

Luminous fan assembly device

The present invention relates to a technology of a light-emitting fan, and in particular to a light-emitting fan assembly device.

According to the statistics, the development of computer devices is changing with each passing day. Computer devices can be seen everywhere and have become what we call computers today. Computers have a variety of execution and calculation functions that can meet people's needs. For example, personal computers have entertainment, word processing, image playback and other functions in family life. Industrial computers provide control, supervision and calculation services for factory operations, and car computers provide drivers and passengers with multimedia entertainment and the function of receiving information in real time. Overall, computers have become an indispensable device in human social life.

Moreover, as the requirements for computer specifications continue to increase, the heat dissipation inside the computer case has also received more and more attention. Therefore, when assembling, most users will add fans to discharge the accumulated heat inside the computer case. In addition, the transparent setting of the computer case allows users to further see the actual operating conditions of the internal components or assemblies during operation, so fan devices with luminous functions have gradually been adopted.

However, the existing fan devices with lighting functions have the following problems in actual use. Since each fan and lighting unit must be connected to the power supply through wires, the number of power connections provided by the power supply is limited, which will inevitably affect the number of fans and lighting units that can be assembled. At the same time, it will also cause difficulties in pulling or organizing wires after the number of internal wires in the computer case increases.

In view of this, the inventor has focused on the above shortcomings of the existing technology and has conducted in-depth research and applied theoretical knowledge to try his best to solve the above problems, which has become the goal of the inventor's improvement.

One purpose of the present invention is to provide a light-emitting fan assembly device, which is not only simple in structure and easy to assemble, but also can improve the overall heat dissipation performance.

In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention provides a light-emitting fan assembly device, including a plurality of fans and two side plate structures, each of which is arranged in an array, each of which includes a fan frame and an impeller arranged in the fan frame, and each of which is provided with a first electrical connector and a plurality of first connecting parts on two corresponding sides of the fan frame; each of which includes a light-transmitting decorative plate and a light-emitting component arranged on the inner side of the light-transmitting decorative plate, each of which is arranged on the side of each fan, each of which is provided with a plurality of second connecting parts, each of which is mechanically connected to each of the first connecting parts, and each of which is provided with a plurality of second electrical connectors, each of which is electrically connected to the first electrical connector of each fan.

The light-emitting component includes a circuit board, and each second electrical connector is disposed on the circuit board.

The second electrical connector includes a plurality of conductive contact surfaces.

The light-emitting assembly further includes a plurality of light-emitting bodies disposed on the circuit board and electrically connected to each of the second electrical connectors.

The light-transmitting decorative panel is provided with a plurality of convex strips at intervals, and the circuit board is provided with a plurality of embedding grooves, and each of the convex strips is embedded and connected corresponding to each of the embedding grooves.

The first electrical connector includes a plurality of conductive terminals, each of which is a spring pin or a probe.

The first connecting portion is a slot or a hook, and the second connecting portion is a hook or a slot that is fixedly connected to the first connecting portion.

One end of the light-transmitting decorative plate is provided with an opening, and one of the fans also includes a power socket, which is configured corresponding to the opening.

In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention provides a light-emitting fan assembly device, including a plurality of fans and at least one side panel structure, each of the fans is arranged in an array, each of the fans includes a fan frame and an impeller arranged in the fan frame, and a first electrical connector and a plurality of first connecting parts are provided on one side of each of the fan frames; the side panel structure includes a light-transmitting decorative plate and a light-emitting component arranged on the inner side of the light-transmitting decorative plate, the light-transmitting decorative plate is arranged on the side of each of the fans, and the light-transmitting decorative plate is provided with a plurality of second connecting parts, each of the second connecting parts is mechanically connected to each of the first connecting parts, and the light-emitting component is provided with a plurality of second electrical connectors, each of the second electrical connectors is electrically connected to the first electrical connector of each of the fans. The light-emitting component includes a circuit board, and each second electrical connector is disposed on the circuit board.

The light-emitting component includes a circuit board, and each second electrical connector is disposed on the circuit board.

The second electrical connector includes a plurality of conductive contact surfaces.

The light-emitting assembly further includes a plurality of light-emitting bodies disposed on the circuit board and electrically connected to each of the second electrical connectors.

The light-transmitting decorative panel is provided with a plurality of convex strips at intervals, and the circuit board is provided with a plurality of embedding grooves, and each of the convex strips is embedded and connected corresponding to each of the embedding grooves.

The first electrical connector includes a plurality of conductive terminals, each of which is a spring pin or a probe.

The first connecting portion is a card slot or a card hook, and the second connecting portion is a card hook or a card slot that is fixedly connected to the first connecting portion.

One end of the light-transmitting decorative plate is provided with an opening, and one of the fans also includes a power socket, which is configured corresponding to the opening.

The present invention also has the following effects: by setting up the circuit board, the layout and configuration of each transmission line can be greatly simplified.

10: Fan

11: Fan frame

12: Impeller

13: First electrical connector

131:Conductive terminal

14: First connection part

15: Power socket

30: Side panel structure

31: Translucent decorative panel

311: Second connection part

312: Opening

313: convex strip

32: Light-emitting components

321: Second electrical connector

322: Circuit board

323: Luminous body

324: Embedded groove

Figure 1 is an exploded view of the side panel structure of the present invention.

Figure 2 is an exploded view of the light-emitting fan assembly device of the present invention.

Figure 3 is an enlarged view of a local area of Figure 2.

Figure 4 is a diagram of the light-emitting fan assembly device of the present invention.

Figure 5 is a diagram showing another direction of the light-emitting fan assembly device of the present invention.

Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of the light-emitting fan assembly device of the present invention.

Figure 7 is an enlarged view of a local area of Figure 6.

Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view of the fan frame, light-transmitting decorative panel and light-emitting component assembly of Figure 7.

The detailed description and technical contents of the present invention are described below with accompanying drawings. However, the attached drawings are only for reference and explanation and are not used to limit the present invention.

Please refer to Figures 1 to 8. The present invention provides a lighting fan assembly device, which mainly includes a plurality of fans 10 and two side plate structures 30.

The number of fans 10 in this embodiment is three, but it is not limited to this type. It can also be two, four or more. The fans 10 are arranged in a mutually close arrangement. Each fan 10 mainly includes a fan frame 11 and an impeller 12 arranged in the fan frame 11. The fan frame 11 of this embodiment is a rectangular frame. A first electrical connector 13 and a plurality of first connecting parts 14 are respectively provided on two mutually corresponding sides of each fan frame 11.

In one embodiment, each fan frame 11 has two first electrical connectors 13, which are formed at the front corners of each fan frame 11. The first electrical connector 13 includes a plurality of conductive terminals 131. Each conductive terminal 131 can be a spring pin or a probe pin (Pogo Pin). Its internal structure consists of a pin shaft, a spring and a pin tube. When the spring pin or the probe pin is connected, the pin shaft is pressed down by force and contacts the pin tube wall, so that the current is conducted through the two contact points.

In one embodiment, each sash frame 11 has four first connecting portions 14, which respectively form the front and rear corner positions of each sash frame 11, wherein the first connecting portion 14 can be a slot; similarly, it can also be a hook that is mutually fixedly connected with the slot.

In one embodiment, one of the aforementioned fans 10 further includes a power socket 15, which is electrically connected to the first electrical connector 13 of the same fan 10.

Each side panel structure 30 mainly includes a light-transmitting decorative plate 31 and a light-emitting component 32 arranged on the inner side of the light-transmitting decorative plate. Each light-transmitting decorative plate 31 is arranged on the side of each fan 10. Each light-transmitting decorative plate 31 is provided with a plurality of second connecting parts 311. Each second connecting part 311 is mechanically connected to each of the aforementioned first connecting parts 14. Each light-emitting component 32 is provided with a plurality of second electrical connectors 321. Each second electrical connector 321 is electrically connected to the first electrical connector 13 of each fan 10.

In one embodiment, the light-transmitting decorative plate 31 is a long strip plate, which can be a component made of a transparent material, wherein each second connecting portion 311 is arranged at intervals, and it can be a hook; similarly, it can also be a slot that is mutually fixedly connected with the hook.

In one embodiment, an opening 312 is provided at one end of the light-transmitting decorative plate 31, which corresponds to the configuration of the aforementioned power socket 15.

In one embodiment, the light-emitting component 32 mainly includes a circuit board 322, each second electrical connector 321 is disposed on the circuit board 322, and the second electrical connector 321 includes a plurality of conductive contact surfaces.

In one embodiment, the light-emitting component 32 further includes a plurality of light-emitting bodies 323 disposed on the circuit board 322 and electrically connected to each second electrical connector 321, and each light-emitting body 323 may be a light-emitting diode (LED).

In one embodiment, a plurality of ridges 313 are arranged at intervals in the middle area of the light-transmitting decorative plate 31, and a plurality of embedding grooves 324 are arranged on the circuit board 322 of the light-emitting component 32, and each ridge 313 is embedded and connected corresponding to each embedding groove 324.

When assembling, firstly, the fans 10 are aligned side by side, and then the second connecting parts 311 of the rear side plate structure 30 are connected to the first connecting parts 14 of the fans 10 for fastening. At this time, the first electrical connectors 13 are electrically connected to the second electrical connectors 321. Then, the opening 312 of the front side plate structure 30 is aligned with the power socket 15, and the second connecting parts 311 are connected to the first connecting parts 14 of the fans 10 for fastening. At this time, the first electrical connectors 13 are electrically connected to the second electrical connectors 321. In this way, the assembly process can be made simpler and easier.

In addition, the light-emitting fan assembly device of the present invention can be implemented as described above, or it can be a type including a plurality of fans 10 and at least one side panel structure 30.

The above is only the preferred embodiment of the present invention, and is not intended to define the patent scope of the present invention. Other equivalent variations that apply the patent spirit of the present invention should all fall within the patent scope of the present invention. The present invention may also have many other embodiments. Without departing from the spirit and essence of the present invention, technicians familiar with the field can make various corresponding changes and modifications based on the present invention, but these corresponding changes and modifications should all fall within the scope of protection of the claims attached to the present invention.

10: Fan

11: Fan frame

12: Impeller

13: First electrical connector

131:Conductive terminal

14: First connection part

15: Power socket

30: Side panel structure

31: Translucent decorative panel

311: Second connection part

312: Opening

32: Light-emitting components

Claims (12)

A light-emitting fan assembly device includes: a plurality of fans, each of which is arranged in an array, each of which includes a fan frame and an impeller arranged in the fan frame, and each of which has two corresponding sides of the fan frame, each of which has a first electrical connector and a plurality of first connecting parts; and two side panel structures, each of which includes a light-transmitting decorative plate and a light-emitting component arranged on the inner side of the light-transmitting decorative plate, each of which is arranged on the side of each fan, and each of which has a plurality of first connecting parts. Two connecting parts, each of the second connecting parts is mechanically connected to each of the first connecting parts, each of the light-emitting components is provided with a plurality of second electrical connectors, each of the second electrical connectors is electrically connected to the first electrical connector of each fan; wherein the light-emitting component includes a circuit board, each of the second electrical connectors is arranged on the circuit board; wherein the light-transmitting decorative plate is provided with a plurality of convex strips at intervals, the circuit board is provided with a plurality of embedded grooves, each of the convex strips is embedded and connected corresponding to each of the embedded grooves. A light-emitting fan assembly device as described in claim 1, wherein the second electrical connector includes a plurality of conductive contact surfaces. The light-emitting fan assembly device as described in claim 1, wherein the light-emitting assembly further includes a plurality of light-emitting bodies disposed on the circuit board and electrically connected to each of the second electrical connectors. The light-emitting fan assembly device as described in claim 1, wherein the first electrical connector includes a plurality of conductive terminals, each of which is a spring pin or a probe. The light-emitting fan assembly device as described in claim 1, wherein the first connecting portion is a slot or a hook, and the second connecting portion is a hook or a slot that is fixedly connected to the first connecting portion. As described in claim 1, the light-emitting fan assembly device, wherein one end of the light-transmitting decorative plate is provided with an opening, and one of the fans also includes a power socket, and the power socket is configured corresponding to the opening. A light-emitting fan assembly device comprises: a plurality of fans, each of which is arranged in an array, each of which comprises a fan frame and an impeller arranged in the fan frame, and a first electrical connector and a plurality of first connecting portions are arranged on a side of each of the fan frames; and at least one side plate structure, comprising a light-transmitting decorative plate and a light-emitting component arranged on the inner side of the light-transmitting decorative plate, the light-transmitting decorative plate is arranged on the side of each of the fans, and the light-transmitting decorative plate is provided with a plurality of second connecting portions. , each of the second connection parts is mechanically connected to each of the first connection parts, the light-emitting assembly is provided with a plurality of second electrical connectors, each of the second electrical connectors is electrically connected to each of the first electrical connectors of the fan; wherein the light-emitting assembly includes a circuit board, each of the second electrical connectors is arranged on the circuit board; wherein the light-transmitting decorative plate is provided with a plurality of convex strips at intervals, the circuit board is provided with a plurality of embedded grooves, each of the convex strips is embedded and connected corresponding to each of the embedded grooves. A light-emitting fan assembly device as described in claim 7, wherein the second electrical connector includes a plurality of conductive contact surfaces. The light-emitting fan assembly device as described in claim 7, wherein the light-emitting assembly further includes a plurality of light-emitting bodies disposed on the circuit board and electrically connected to each of the second electrical connectors. The light-emitting fan assembly device as described in claim 7, wherein the first electrical connector includes a plurality of conductive terminals, each of which is a spring pin or a probe. The light-emitting fan assembly device as described in claim 7, wherein the first connecting portion is a slot or a hook, and the second connecting portion is a hook or a slot that is fixedly connected to the first connecting portion. As described in claim 7, the light-emitting fan assembly device, wherein one end of the light-transmitting decorative plate is provided with an opening, and one of the fans also includes a power socket, and the power socket is configured corresponding to the opening.