Patent ID: 7349211
Filing Date: 2008-03-25
Classification: H05K

Abstract:
1. A mounting apparatus for mounting a fan in a computer, comprising: a panel of the computer configured to mount the fan thereon, the panel defining a ventilation area corresponding to the fan for air ventilation between opposite sides of the panel; and a plurality of restricting members set around the ventilation area of the panel for restricting the movement of the fan along the panel, the restricting members comprising at least one mounting bracket, the mounting bracket comprising an elastic shank extending upwardly from the panel and a pressing portion protruding from the shank, the pressing portion clamping the fan against the panel; wherein the mounting bracket comprises bases secured on the panel, one end of each base is extended upwardly to form the shank, the shank is bent horizontally to form the pressing portion, the pressing portion extends upwardly and slantingly to form a supporting portion configured to guide the fan clamped by the mounting bracket; wherein the bases are “n”-shaped.