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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 21, 2002
Filed:
Apr. 05, 2001
Dongyun Lee, Shenzhen, CN;
Hsieh Kun Lee, Shenzhen, CN;
Foxconn Precision Components Co., Ltd., Taipiei Hsien, TW;
Abstract
A fan holder ( ) for attaching a fan ( ) to a heat sink ( ) includes a base ( ) defining a vent ( ) for allowing air flow, two pairs of legs ( ), two pairs of posts ( ) around the vent and a pair of positioning blocks ( ). The legs depend from the base, and each leg has a hook ( ) for engaging with the heat sink. A pair of slots ( ) is defined in the base on opposite sides of each leg. A pair of handles ( ) 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 ( ) of the fan. Each post has a resilient tab ( ), for resiliently and firmly attaching the fan on the holder. The positioning blocks are formed under the base, on opposite sides of the vent.