Detachable fan rack for computer
US6213819A · kind A · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 9, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04D29/601
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A detachable fan rack includes a mounting frame, and a fan holder, the mounting frame having a receiving opening, a plurality of hook holes, a plug hole, a locating notch and a plug hole spaced around the center opening, the fan holder being mounted on the mounting frame to hold a fan in the center opening on the mounting frame, the fan holder including a holder base and a locking plate, the holder base having bottom mounting legs respectively hooked in the hook holes on the mounting frame, a plug mount holding an electric plug, a clamping plate clamped on the retaining portion at the mounting frame, a hook at one side, and a positioning member positioned in the locating notch on the mounting frame, the locking plate being coupled to the holder base at one side and turned between a first position where the locking plate is engaged into the plug hole on said mounting frame and hooked up with the hook at the holder base to lock the fan holder, and a second position where the locking plate is disengaged from the plug hole and the hook for enabling the fan holder to be disconnected from the mounting frame.
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