Patent ID: 6808411
Filing Date: 2004-10-26
Classification: F04D,G06F,H05K

Abstract:
A fan holder for mounting a fan to a computer chassis, the fan comprising a body, a connector and a plurality of leads electrically connecting the body and the connector, the fan holder comprising:a base for mounting to the body of the fan; an arm extending from one side of the base in a first direction for engaging the body of the fan; and a socket integrally formed with the base for retaining the connector of the fan therein; wherein a plurality of posts extends from the base in the first direction, for engaging in the body of the fan; wherein the socket defines a groove, for retaining a locating plate of the connector therein; wherein the socket further defines a channel in communication with the groove, for receiving a locking portion of the connector; wherein a side panel extends from the base in a second direction opposite to the first direction; wherein the side panel is L-shaped and comprises a first part and a second part, the socket integrally extends from the first part, and a plurality of ridges is formed on the second part for facilitating operation.