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Fan unit, and assembling and removing method thereof

US10330118B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 1, 2016
Grant dateJun 25, 2019
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Expiry dateApr 24, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF04D29/646
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for assembling a fan unit into an electronic device and removing therefrom. The electronic device has a first connector. The fan unit includes a fixture, a fan, a second connector and a handle. The fan is assembled into the fixture and electrically connected to the second connector. The handle is pivotally connected to the fixture and operable to be pivotally moved between a first position and a second position of the fixture. When the handle is operated to move to the first position, the fixture is pushed to approach to the first connector, so as to so as make the second connector connect to the first connector in mechanical and electrical. When the handle is operated to move to the second position, the fixture is pulled out by the handle, so as to make the second connector disconnected to the first connector.

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