Reversible fan module for electronic enclosures

摘要

An enclosure for electronics includes a chassis and an interface connector positioned within the chassis and configured to provide power. A fan shelf module is received within the chassis and has at least one fan to provide air flow through the chassis. The fan shelf module includes a pinout connector along a horizontal or vertical line of symmetry and configured to engage the interface connector and receive power therefrom, such that the fan shelf module is selectively installed in one of two opposing directions allowing a fan air flow direction to the chassis to be selected as either pulling air or pushing air through the chassis depending on the installed direction of the fan shelf module.

主权项

1. An enclosure for electronics, comprising;
an interface connector within the enclosure to provide power; and a fan module within the enclosure and comprising a pinout connector lying along a horizontal or vertical line of symmetry; the pinout connector engaging said interface connector to receive power therefrom, wherein said pinout connector comprises a planar configured tab having electrical terminals that are symmetrically arranged on top and bottom allowing the pinout connector to be received within said interface connector in either opposing directions and permitting power to be drawn therefrom.