Integrated cooling fan and finger guard assembly

Details Integrated cooling fan and finger guard assembly Integrated cooling fan and finger guard assembly

1996-10-29

1998-08-04

Joyce, Harold

Ventilation

Electronic cabinet

4152131, 361695, H05K 720

Patent

active

057885664

ABSTRACT:
A fan/finger guard assembly for a computer, or other types of electronic equipment in which a housing is provided for receiving a fan rotor and a motor and having at least one opening extending therethrough. The housing extends between, and in abutment with, a mounting plate attached to a wall of the enclosure and a finger guard for covering the fan rotor. At least one locking member extends from the mounting member and into the opening in the housing, and at least one locking member extends from the finger guard and into the opening in the housing and in engagement with the locking member of the of mounting plate. As a result, the assembly is locked to the wall of the enclosure.

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