Fan holder
US6392885B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 5, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 21, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/44026
- WIPO fieldSemiconductors
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A fan holder (10) for attaching a fan (30) to a heat sink (40) includes a base (11) defining a vent (24) for allowing air flow, two pairs of legs (16, 18), two pairs of posts (14) around the vent and a pair of positioning blocks (22). The legs depend from the base, and each leg has a hook (166, 186) for engaging with the heat sink. A pair of slots (20) is defined in the base on opposite sides of each leg. A pair of handles (188) extends upwardly from one pair of legs, for facilitating operation of the holder. The posts extend upwardly from the base, for being received in corresponding holes (32) of the fan. Each post has a resilient tab (142), for resiliently and firmly attaching the fan on the holder. The positioning blocks are formed under the base, on opposite sides of the vent.
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