CN101807099B - Computer fan and computer - Google Patents
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The invention provides a computer fan and a computer, wherein the computer fan comprises a base; a stator which is arranged in the base; a rotor shaft which is fixedly connected with the stator; a rotor which is sleeved and arranged on the rotor shaft, can rotate around the rotor shaft and has an outer periphery; a connection mechanism; and at least one fan blade which is arranged on the outer periphery by the connection mechanism, and the angle between the fan blade and the outer periphery is variable. In the invention, angular adjustment of the fan blade is realized, and the computer fan and the computer are convenient to use.
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Technical field
The present invention relates to computer realm, be meant a kind of computer fan and computing machine especially.
Background technology
Existing computer fan structure is as shown in Figure 1, comprising: pedestal 11 is provided with the stator (not shown) in the pedestal; Stator is provided with the armature spindle (not shown); Rotor 12 can rotate around armature spindle, and flabellum 13 is fixedly installed on said rotor 12 outer peripheral edges, and integrally formed with said rotor 12; Flabellum 13 rotates with the rotation of rotor, and the angle of flabellum is fixed.
When many exhaust fans wall was realized VSC, some was the fan that need not rotate, and hoped the flabellum of these fans is adjusted to the angle parallel with distinguished and admirable wind direction; And the fan of this fixed angle flabellum has satisfied not demand in the prior art;
In addition, if certain fan aims at certain equipment cooling, and this equipment hopes flabellum is adjusted to distinguished and admirable vertical when not installing, and is distinguished and admirable at utmost to stop, makes distinguished and admirablely to pass through from the wind path that equipment has been installed; The fan of existing this fixed angle flabellum has also satisfied not demand;
In addition, if when fan is adjusted to certain speed, just with cabinet in certain equipment produce and resonate; Can under the situation that guarantees same air quantity, avoid resonance point through adjustment fan speed and fan blade angles so; And the angle of existing flabellum also can't be adjusted, and can't satisfy the demands.
The inventor finds to exist at least in the prior art following problem in realizing process of the present invention:
The fan blade angles of existing computer fan can not be adjusted, can not practical requirement.
Summary of the invention
The technical matters that the present invention will solve provides a kind of computer fan and computing machine, and the angle of electric fan can be adjusted arbitrarily, satisfies multiple actual demand.
For solving the problems of the technologies described above, embodiments of the invention provide technical scheme following:
On the one hand, a kind of computer fan is provided, comprises:
Pedestal;
Stator is arranged in the said pedestal;
Armature spindle is fixedly connected with said stator;
Rotor is sheathed on the said armature spindle and also can rotates around said armature spindle, and said rotor has outer peripheral edges;
Bindiny mechanism;
At least one flabellum is arranged at said outer peripheral edges through said bindiny mechanism, and and said outer peripheral edges between variable-angleization;
Said bindiny mechanism comprises:
At least one that is arranged on the said outer peripheral edges has first rotation axis of first open slot, and a corner of each flabellum in said at least one flabellum can be fixed in said first open slot;
Disk with second rotation axis; Said disk relatively rotates with respect to said rotor with said second rotation axis; The outer peripheral edges of said disk are provided with the 3rd rotation axis with second open slot, and another corner of each flabellum in said at least one flabellum is stuck in said second open slot, each flabellum the relatively rotating with said disk and said rotor in said at least one flabellum; In said second open slot, slide relatively, produce a predetermined angular.
Preferably, said rotor has at least one axis hole, and through said axis hole, said rotor is sheathed on the said armature spindle.
Preferably, aforementioned calculation machine fan also comprises:
Hollow disc is arranged between said rotor and the said disk;
Be provided with a motor in the said hollow disc, said motor also is connected with a motor gear;
Said disk has and the corresponding carousel gear of said motor gear on the side with respect to said hollow disc, and said motor gear drives said carousel gear makes said disk relatively rotate around said rotor.
Preferably, the shape of said motor gear and said carousel gear is taper or radiation.
Preferably, also be provided with a controller in the said hollow disc, be connected, be used for, the velocity of rotation of the said motor gear that control is connected with said motor through said motor with said motor.
Preferably, aforementioned calculation machine fan also comprises an electric signal input media, is electrically connected with said controller, is used to produce electric signal, and electric signal is inputed to said controller and said motor.
Preferably, said armature spindle is a hollow rotor shaft, and said electric signal input media is connected with lead, and said lead passes said armature spindle and is electrically connected with said controller.
On the other hand, embodiments of the invention also provide a kind of computing machine, comprising: heat-producing device; Fan is connected with said heat-producing device; Said fan comprises:
Pedestal;
Stator is arranged in the said pedestal;
Armature spindle is fixedly connected with said stator;
Rotor is sheathed on the said armature spindle and also can rotates around said armature spindle, and said rotor has outer peripheral edges;
Bindiny mechanism;
At least one flabellum is arranged at said outer peripheral edges through said bindiny mechanism, and and said outer peripheral edges between variable-angleization;
Said bindiny mechanism comprises:
At least one that is arranged on the said outer peripheral edges has first rotation axis of first open slot, and a corner of each flabellum in said at least one flabellum can be fixed in said first open slot;
Disk with second rotation axis; Said disk relatively rotates with respect to said rotor with said second rotation axis; The outer peripheral edges of said disk are provided with the 3rd rotation axis with second open slot, and another corner of each flabellum in said at least one flabellum is stuck in said second open slot, each flabellum the relatively rotating with said disk and said rotor in said at least one flabellum; In said second open slot, slide relatively, produce a predetermined angular.
Preferably, said rotor has at least one axis hole, and through said axis hole, said rotor is sheathed on the said armature spindle.
Preferably, said fan also comprises:
Hollow disc is arranged between said rotor and the said disk;
Be provided with a motor in the said hollow disc, said motor also is connected with a motor gear;
Said disk has and the corresponding carousel gear of said motor gear on the side with respect to said hollow disc, and said motor gear drives said carousel gear makes said disk relatively rotate around said rotor.
Preferably, also be provided with a controller in the said hollow disc, be connected, be used for, the velocity of rotation of the said motor gear that control is connected with said motor through said motor with said motor.
Preferably, the fan of aforementioned calculation machine also comprises an electric signal input media, is electrically connected with said controller, is used to produce electric signal, and electric signal is inputed to said controller and said motor.
Embodiments of the invention have following beneficial effect:
Technique scheme is through introducing the electric signal of electric input media; Make motor under the control of controller, drive the relative rotor rotation of disk, make through the fixing flabellum of epitrochanterian first rotation axis; Under the drive that disk rotates; Can in the 3rd rotation axis of disk, slide, be adjustable to a predetermined angular, the convenient use.
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Fig. 1 is the structural representation of existing computer fan;
Fig. 2 is the decomposition texture synoptic diagram of embodiments of the invention computer fan;
Fig. 3 is the structural representation after the flabellum of computer fan shown in Figure 2 is adjusted angle;
Fig. 4 is the structural representation that the each several part of computer fan shown in Figure 2 fits together;
Fig. 5 is the synoptic diagram after the flabellum of computer fan shown in Figure 4 is adjusted angle;
Fig. 6 is another structural representation that the each several part of computer fan shown in Figure 2 fits together;
Fig. 7 is the synoptic diagram after the flabellum of computer fan shown in Figure 6 is adjusted angle;
Front view when Fig. 8 fits together for the each several part of computer fan shown in Figure 2;
Fig. 9 is the synoptic diagram after the flabellum of computer fan shown in Figure 8 is adjusted angle;
Figure 10 is the longitudinal sectional view of computer fan shown in Figure 2;
Figure 11 is the cut-open view after the flabellum adjustment angle among Figure 10.
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For technical matters, technical scheme and advantage that embodiments of the invention will be solved is clearer, will combine accompanying drawing and specific embodiment to be described in detail below.
Embodiments of the invention can not be adjusted to the angle of the flabellum of computer fan in the prior art, and problem that can not practical requirement provides a kind of computer fan and computing machine.
Like Fig. 2, shown in Figure 10, the embodiments of the invention computer fan comprises:
Specifically, above-mentioned rotor 24 has at least one axis hole (not shown), and through this axis hole, this rotor 24 is sheathed on this armature spindle 23, and can rotate around this armature spindle 23;
In addition, above-mentioned bindiny mechanism 25 specifically can comprise:
At least one that is arranged on the outer peripheral edges of rotor 24 has first rotation axis 251 of first open slot, and a corner of each flabellum 26 at least one flabellum can be fixed in first open slot of this first rotation axis 25 1;
The concrete implementation of certain above-mentioned bindiny mechanism 25 also can adopt other framework to realize that the adjustable angle of flabellum is whole.
As shown in Figure 3, for the flabellum of computer fan shown in Figure 2 the relatively rotating of disk 27 and rotor 24 down, realize that flabellum rotates, and the synoptic diagram of generation predetermined angular, thereby can satisfy the multiple demand in the reality.
Fig. 2 and shown in Figure 10 for another example on the basis of the embodiment of aforementioned calculation machine fan, also comprises:
For above-mentioned disk 27 can be rotated on the direction with respect to rotor 24 levels, the shape of above-mentioned motor gear 31 and carousel gear 32 is taper or radiation.
Fig. 2 and shown in Figure 10 for another example; In order better to control the rotating speed of motor 30 and disk 27; Also be provided with a controller 33 in the above-mentioned hollow disc 29; This controller 33 is connected with motor 30, is used for the power through control motor 30, the velocity of rotation of the motor gear 31 that control is connected with motor 30.Thereby control the rotating speed of disk 27, and then the rotational angle of control electric fan 26.
Certainly, the work of above-mentioned motor 30 and controller 33 needs the input of electric signal; Therefore, this computer fan also comprises an electric signal input media 34, and this electric signal input media 34 is electrically connected with controller 33; Be used to produce electric signal, and electric signal is inputed to controller 34 and motor 30.Wherein, this electric signal input media can certainly adopt other power supply that electric signal can be provided for like brush, as also adopting electromagnetic field as the electric signal input media.
The electric signal that this electric signal input media 34 is produced can transfer to controller 34 and motor 30 through lead; If adopt the transmission medium of lead as electric signal; Then above-mentioned armature spindle 23 is a hollow rotor shaft; Electric signal input media 34 is connected with this lead 35, and lead 35 passes armature spindle 23 and is electrically connected with controller 34.
Fig. 2-shown in Figure 11 for another example; The structural representation that fits together for the each several part of computer fan embodiment illustrated in fig. 2 of Fig. 4 wherein; And Fig. 5 is the synoptic diagram after the flabellum adjustment angle of computer fan shown in Figure 4; Fig. 6 is another angle structural representation that the each several part of computer fan shown in Figure 2 fits together; And Fig. 7 is the synoptic diagram after the flabellum adjustment angle of computer fan shown in Figure 6, the front view when Fig. 8 fits together for the each several part of computer fan shown in Figure 2, and the synoptic diagram after Fig. 9 be the flabellum of computer fan shown in Figure 8 adjust angle; Figure 11 is the cut-open view after the flabellum adjustment angle among Figure 10;
Can know by above-mentioned each diagram; The embodiments of the invention computer fan is introduced electric signal through armature spindle 23, through controller 34 control motors 30, drives the disk 27 that connects rotor 24 and rotates; Disk 27 and rotor 24; The 3rd rotation axis 28 through on first rotation axis 251 on this rotor 24 and this disk 27 drives flabellums 26, makes the flabellum 26 of this computer fan be adjustable to predetermined angular, practical requirement.
Embodiments of the invention also provide a kind of computing machine, and this computing machine can comprise: heat-producing device, be this heat-producing device mounted fan, and the fan structure of this fan and above-mentioned Fig. 2-shown in Figure 10 is identical, and wherein this fan is connected with this heat-producing device; And this fan can comprise like the parts in the fan of above-mentioned Fig. 2-shown in Figure 10, like pedestal 21; Stator 22 is arranged in the pedestal 21; Armature spindle 23 is fixedly connected with stator 22; Rotor 24 is located on the said armature spindle and also can be rotated around said armature spindle 23, and said rotor has outer peripheral edges; Bindiny mechanism 25; At least one flabellum 26, through this bindiny mechanism 25, this at least one flabellum 26 is arranged at the outer peripheral edges of this rotor 24, the variable-angleization between this at least one flabellum 26 and this outer peripheral edges.
Specifically, above-mentioned rotor 24 has at least one axis hole (not shown), and through said axis hole, this rotor 24 is sheathed on this armature spindle 23, and can rotate around said armature spindle 23;
In addition, above-mentioned bindiny mechanism 25 specifically comprises:
At least one that is arranged on the outer peripheral edges of rotor 24 has first rotation axis 251 of first open slot, and a corner of each flabellum 26 at least one flabellum can be fixed in first open slot of this first rotation axis 25 1;
As shown in Figure 3, for the flabellum of computer fan shown in Figure 2 the relatively rotating of disk 27 and rotor 24 down, realize that flabellum rotates, and the synoptic diagram of generation predetermined angular, thereby can satisfy the multiple demand in the reality.
Fig. 2 and shown in Figure 10 for another example on the basis of the embodiment of aforementioned calculation machine fan, also comprises:
For above-mentioned disk 27 can be rotated on the direction with respect to rotor 24 levels, the shape of above-mentioned motor gear 31 and carousel gear 32 is taper or radiation.
Fig. 2 and shown in Figure 10 for another example; In order better to control the rotating speed of motor 30 and disk 27; Also be provided with a controller 33 in the above-mentioned hollow disc 29; This controller 33 is connected with motor 30, is used for the power through control motor 30, the velocity of rotation of the motor gear 31 that control is connected with motor 30.Thereby control the rotating speed of disk 29, and then the rotational angle of control electric fan.
Certainly, the input of the need of work electric signal of above-mentioned motor 30 and controller 33, therefore; This computer fan also comprises an electric signal input media 34; This electric signal input media 34 is electrically connected with controller 33, is used to produce electric signal, and electric signal is inputed to controller 34 and motor 30.Wherein, this electric signal input media can certainly adopt other power supply that electric signal can be provided for like brush, as also adopting electromagnetic field as the electric signal input media.
The electric signal that this electric signal input media 34 is produced can transfer to controller 34 and motor 30 through lead; If adopt the transmission medium of lead as electric signal; Then above-mentioned armature spindle 23 is a hollow rotor shaft; Electric signal input media 34 is connected with this lead 35, and lead 35 passes armature spindle 23 and is electrically connected with controller 34.
This computing machine when many exhaust fans are realized VSC, just can utilize said structure to make the flabellum 26 of fan can adjust to the angle parallel with distinguished and admirable wind direction through control motor 30 and disk 27, the convenient use after said fans has been installed; In addition; When this fan is responsible for specially to certain heat-producing device heat radiation; When this heat-producing device is not installed, can the angle of electric fan 26 be adjusted to and distinguished and admirable vertical direction through said structure, distinguished and admirable farthest to stop; Make and distinguished and admirablely pass through, the convenient use from the wind path that equipment has been installed; In addition, also can guarantee under the situation of same air quantity through the angle of adjustment electric fan, and avoid with computer cabinet in the resonance point of other equipment, the convenient use, practical requirement.
The above is a preferred implementation of the present invention; Should be pointed out that for those skilled in the art, under the prerequisite that does not break away from principle according to the invention; Can also make some improvement and retouching, these improvement and retouching also should be regarded as protection scope of the present invention.
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1. a computer fan is characterized in that, comprising:
Pedestal;
Stator is arranged in the said pedestal;
Armature spindle is fixedly connected with said stator;
Rotor is sheathed on the said armature spindle and also can rotates around said armature spindle, and said rotor has outer peripheral edges;
Bindiny mechanism;
At least one flabellum is arranged at said outer peripheral edges through said bindiny mechanism, and and said outer peripheral edges between variable-angleization;
Said bindiny mechanism comprises:
At least one that is arranged on the said outer peripheral edges has first rotation axis of first open slot, and a corner of each flabellum in said at least one flabellum can be fixed in said first open slot;
Disk with second rotation axis; Said disk relatively rotates with respect to said rotor with said second rotation axis; The outer peripheral edges of said disk are provided with the 3rd rotation axis with second open slot, and another corner of each flabellum in said at least one flabellum is stuck in said second open slot, each flabellum the relatively rotating with said disk and said rotor in said at least one flabellum; In said second open slot, slide relatively, produce a predetermined angular.
2. computer fan according to claim 1 is characterized in that said rotor has at least one axis hole, and through said axis hole, said rotor is sheathed on the said armature spindle.
3. computer fan according to claim 1 is characterized in that, also comprises:
Hollow disc is arranged between said rotor and the said disk;
Be provided with a motor in the said hollow disc, said motor also is connected with a motor gear;
Said disk has and the corresponding carousel gear of said motor gear on the side with respect to said hollow disc, and said motor gear drives said carousel gear makes said disk relatively rotate around said rotor.
4. computer fan according to claim 3 is characterized in that the shape of said motor gear and said carousel gear is taper or radiation.
5. computer fan according to claim 3 is characterized in that, also is provided with a controller in the said hollow disc, is connected with said motor, is used for through said motor the velocity of rotation of the said motor gear that control is connected with said motor.
6. computer fan according to claim 5 is characterized in that, also comprises an electric signal input media, is electrically connected with said controller, is used to produce electric signal, and electric signal is inputed to said controller and said motor.
7. according to the said computer fan of claim 6, it is characterized in that said armature spindle is a hollow rotor shaft, said electric signal input media is connected with lead, and said lead passes said armature spindle and is electrically connected with said controller.
8. a computing machine comprises: heat-producing device; Fan is connected with said heat-producing device; It is characterized in that said fan comprises:
Pedestal;
Stator is arranged in the said pedestal;
Armature spindle is fixedly connected with said stator;
Rotor is sheathed on the said armature spindle and also can rotates around said armature spindle, and said rotor has outer peripheral edges;
Bindiny mechanism;
At least one flabellum is arranged at said outer peripheral edges through said bindiny mechanism, and and said outer peripheral edges between variable-angleization;
Said bindiny mechanism comprises:
At least one that is arranged on the said outer peripheral edges has first rotation axis of first open slot, and a corner of each flabellum in said at least one flabellum can be fixed in said first open slot;
Disk with second rotation axis; Said disk relatively rotates with respect to said rotor with said second rotation axis; The outer peripheral edges of said disk are provided with the 3rd rotation axis with second open slot, and another corner of each flabellum in said at least one flabellum is stuck in said second open slot, each flabellum the relatively rotating with said disk and said rotor in said at least one flabellum; In said second open slot, slide relatively, produce a predetermined angular.
9. computing machine according to claim 8 is characterized in that said rotor has at least one axis hole, and through said axis hole, said rotor is sheathed on the said armature spindle.
10. computing machine according to claim 8 is characterized in that, said fan also comprises:
Hollow disc is arranged between said rotor and the said disk;
Be provided with a motor in the said hollow disc, said motor also is connected with a motor gear;
Said disk has and the corresponding carousel gear of said motor gear on the side with respect to said hollow disc, and said motor gear drives said carousel gear makes said disk relatively rotate around said rotor.
11. computing machine according to claim 10 is characterized in that, also is provided with a controller in the said hollow disc, is connected with said motor, is used for through said motor the velocity of rotation of the said motor gear that control is connected with said motor.
12. computing machine according to claim 11 is characterized in that, said fan also comprises an electric signal input media, is electrically connected with said controller, is used to produce electric signal, and electric signal is inputed to said controller and said motor.
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