Detachable fan rack mounting structure
US6236564A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 17, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/20
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A detachable fan rack mounting structure includes a mounting frame fixedly fastened to a disk drive rack, and a fan rack detachably mounted on the mounting frame to hold at least one fan, wherein the mounting frame has a top hook and two protruded portions disposed at a top side, a plug hole and a retaining hole disposed near a bottom side, and a female connector spaced above the retaining hole; the fan rack has a springy hook and two locating notches disposed at a top side and respectively forced into engagement with the top hook and protruded portions at the mounting frame, a bottom plug flange and a positioning block respectively engaged into the plug hole and retaining hole on the mounting frame, and a female connector, which is automatically connected to the male connector at the mounting frame after installation of the fan rack in the mounting frame.
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