Abstract: A fanless computer case assembly is configured to distribute heat from a computer through a thermal accessory. The fanless computer case assembly includes a fanless computer case that has a bottom cover joined to a front panel and a rear panel. A top cover is joined to the front panel and the rear panel. A mother board includes a central processing unit is arranged between the front panel and the rear panel. An upper CPU mounting plate and a lower CPU mounting plate are joined to the central processing unit. A base plate is attached to the upper CPU mounting plate and the top cover with a spacer creating an air gap between the base plate and the top cover. A first heat transfer plate is attached to the lower CPU mounting plate and the bottom cover.

Abstract: A support tool includes a first plate portion, a second plate portion that rises obliquely from the first plate portion and changes an angle with respect to the first plate portion by elastic deformation when receiving a load, a third plate portion that rises obliquely from a rising side edge of the second plate portion in a direction that overlaps the second plate portion when projected downward and narrows an angle with respect to the second plate portion by elastic deformation when receiving a load, and a support portion that extends from a rising side edge of the third plate portion and supports a support object.

Abstract: A supporter includes: a first plate; a second plate that stands erect from a first edge of the first plate, and changes an angle between the second plate and the first plate when elastically deformed upon receipt of a load; a third plate that extends in a direction away from the first plate from a second edge of the second plate on a higher side, and changes an angle between the third plate and the second plate when elastically deformed upon receipt of a load; a fourth plate that stands erect and extends from a third edge of the third plate on a side away from the first plate, and reduces an angle between the fourth plate and the third plate when elastically deformed upon receipt of a load; and a support portion that is continuous with an upper portion of the fourth plate and supports a to-be-supported object.

Abstract: An oil containment system and installation method for a transformer mounted on a transformer pad, comprising a plurality of interlocking open-topped containment units. Each of the containment units having a base, a sump formed with two vertically-aligned sidewalls, a first end, and a second end. The sidewalls have support struts extending across the sump and a grate member. At least one of the ends includes a connecting member or a receiving member, the connecting member sized to be placed within the receiving member sized to interlock adjacent containment units. A discriminative outlet is disposed within an opening in the sidewall and includes a filtration media for adsorbing oil from a fluid and subsequently blocking oil flow through the discriminative outlet. The interlocking containment units are secured to the transformer pad around a peripheral edge to restrict the migration of oil to an outside portion of said oil containment system.

Abstract: A support platform is configured to support at least a portion of the weight of an associated semiconductor manufacturing tool, such as a furnace, when the associated semiconductor manufacturing tool is disposed on the support platform. The support platform comprises a base, a support plate disposed on the base and configured to move respective to the base, a brake plate arranged in fixed position respective to the base, and a damper secured to one of the support plate or the brake plate and frictionally engaging a track of the other of the support plate or the brake plate. The track includes a central track portion and inclined track portions extending away from the central track portion on respective first and opposite second sides of the central track portion. The inclined track portions are each inclined with respect to the central track portion.

Abstract: A security kit is provided that enables retrofitting a mobile electronic device with a theft preventing security slot. The slot allows locking therein a lock head, a cable of which is attachable to an immovable object. The security kit includes a security bracket having an attachment plate with a screw hole formed therein, and having a thickened portion having a security slot formed therein. A fork-shaped screw extracting tool is used to extract from the mobile electronic device one of the body screws and then re-use it to attach the security bracket to the housing of the electronic device.

Abstract: An air-duct assembly for a server comprises a main portion and an extension piece. The main portion has a first end region for receiving air from a fan and a second end region with a first attachment feature. The extension piece has a second attachment feature for mating with the first attachment feature. The extension piece guides the air from the second end region of the main portion to a terminal end of the extension piece. The air-duct assembly can be used with a first heat exchanger in a first configuration in which the extension piece is mated to the main portion, and the first heat exchanger is located within the extension piece. The air-duct assembly can also be used with a second heat exchanger in a second configuration in which only the main portion is used by itself and the second heat exchanger is located within the main portion.

Abstract: Provided is an industrial machine including a base including a through hole vertically passing through the base and installed on an installation surface F using a fastener through the through hole and a friction reducing member configured to protrude from a bottom surface of the base to reduce friction between the base and the installation surface. The friction reducing member is lowered below the bottom surface of the base during relocation and raised to the same level as or above the bottom surface of the base during installation by a vertical force applied to the base using the through hole.

Abstract: Provided is an industrial machine including a base including a through hole vertically passing through the base and installed on an installation surface F using a fastener through the through hole and a friction reducing member configured to protrude from a bottom surface of the base to reduce friction between the base and the installation surface. The friction reducing member is lowered below the bottom surface of the base during relocation and raised to the same level as or above the bottom surface of the base during installation by a vertical force applied to the base using the through hole.

Abstract: Brackets for attaching objects to surfaces are described. One bracket includes a first leg that is attachable to the surface and a second leg that is attachable to the object. The object-facing side includes a slot extending through an object facing-side of the second leg. The slot is configured to receive a fastener for attaching the second leg to the object. Along a length of the slot, a width of the slot tapers from a first width at a first position along the length of the slot to a second width at a second position along the length of the slot. The second width is narrower than the first width. Methods for attaching objects to surfaces are also described.

Abstract: Provided is a fixing device including an engaging member that includes a hook portion that is inserted into a hole provided in the apparatus and is hooked to an edge of the hole, and is configured of a planar member, a fixing portion that is fixed to the engaging member and is fixed to an installation surface on which the apparatus is installed, and a closing portion that is fixed to the engaging member so that a position of the closing portion is adjustable, closes the hole by being inserted into the hole, and is configured of the planar member, wherein the engaging member is fixed to the fixing portion so that a position of the engaging member is adjustable, and wherein the hook portion and the closing portion are disposed between the plural grooves.

Abstract: Provided is a fall prevention device that prevents an installation object from falling over by supporting a leg member including a base portion and a shaft portion when an installation surface oscillates. The fall prevention device includes a support portion supported by the installation surface, a first restricting portion supported by the support portion, correspondingly disposed above an upper surface of a base portion, and having a first shaft-penetrating portion through which a shaft portion penetrates, and a second restricting portion disposed above the first restricting portion at a bottom-portion-side end portion of the shaft portion. The second restricting portion has a second shaft-penetrating portion through which the shaft portion penetrates. A gap that is smaller than a gap between the first shaft-penetrating portion and the shaft portion is formed between the second shaft-penetrating portion and the end portion of the shaft portion.

Abstract: A method of installing a motor in a machine includes moving a tray coupled to a frame of the machine to a first position, securing the tray to the machine in the first position, placing the motor proximate to a first end of the tray, sliding the motor proximate to a second end of the tray, inserting at least two studs into apertures defined on the motor and corresponding mounting apertures defined in the frame, rotating a nut in a threaded engagement with a corresponding stud to raise the motor to an installed position, successively removing one of the studs from the aperture of the motor and the corresponding mounting aperture followed by inserting a mounting bolt therein. The method further includes moving the tray from the first position to a second position and securing the tray to the frame in the second position by one of the studs.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes: a first unit including an image forming unit for forming an image on a recording material; a first supporting portion for supporting the first unit at three points consisting of a first foot provided adjacent to a side of a bottom of the first unit, a second foot, and a third foot provided adjacent to an opposite side of the bottom; a second unit provided below the first unit; a second supporting portion, provided at a bottom of the second unit, for supporting the second unit by at least four foots; and a connecting portion for connecting the first unit and the second unit with respect to an up-down direction so that the opposite side of the bottom of the first unit is inclined depending on inclination of the side of the bottom of the first unit with respect to a horizontal surface.

Abstract: An anchoring apparatus for a mechanized irrigation system wherein remotely controlled augers are mounted on the drive units of the irrigation system which may be driven into the ground to anchor the drive unit to the ground.

Abstract: A base anchoring structure fixes a base 3 of an apparatus body 2 to a floor F in position. The base is at a lower part of the apparatus body and has casters C to move the apparatus body along the floor. The base anchoring structure includes linear actuators 4 fixed to the base, to downwardly bias, with a uniform pressure provided by air A supplied to the linear actuators, their respective pistons 5 until lower ends of the pistons reach the floor and stopper units (7, 8, 10) to engage with the downwardly pushed pistons and stably maintain the downwardly pushed state of the pistons. The engagement of the stopper units with the pistons stably maintains the anchored state of the base. The plurality of actuator is easily operated only by supplying air thereto.

Abstract: A mounting device for mounting a fan includes a base board and two fixing assemblies. The fan includes two opposite boards. The base board forms four rods. Each fixing assembly includes a receiving member and an engaging member. The receiving member includes a first pole capable of extending through a corresponding one of the boards and a first block abutting against an outer surface of the board. The engaging member includes a second pole capable of extending though the other one of the boards to be engaged in the first pole, and a second block abutting against an outer surface of the other board. Each of the first and second blocks defines a fixing hole through which a corresponding one of the rods is capable of extending.

Abstract: A lockdown device for a display case includes a platform configured to couple the lockdown device to a surface, and a lockdown bracket coupled to the platform and configured to attach to the display case. The lockdown bracket includes a first connecting portion having a substantially horizontal plate coupled to the platform, and a second receiving portion. The second receiving portion includes a substantially vertical plate, a first side plate having a first set of slots, the first side plate coupled to the vertical plate and forming a non-right angle with the vertical plate. The second receiving portion also includes a second side plate having a second set of slots, the second side plate coupled to the vertical plate and forming a non-right angle with the vertical plate. Both sets of slots are configured to attach to the display case, and the side plates are configured to reduce the movement of the lockdown bracket relative to the display case.

Abstract: A coil retainer is configured for securing a metal coil to a support surface using tension lines. The coil retainer includes a core insert extending about an arc and configured to be inserted into a hollow core of the metal coil so that an exterior of the core insert supports an inner surface of the coil along a portion of the inner surface. A coil side containment wall extends along the arc of the core insert and projects radially outward from the core insert. The coil side containment wall is configured to support a flat side of the metal coil. A cross beam extends across the arc of the core insert. Attached to the cross beam is at least one chain guide configured to guide a tension line over the cross beam and at least one chain mount configured to secure a tension line to the coil retainer.

Abstract: In an object holding device, it is possible to prevent loosening of a cord-like body for holding an object without requiring any user's special operation. The object holding device includes a fixing belt (3) wound on a plastic tank (2), a male buckle (9) provided at a fixing belt, a reel (4) having the fixing belt wound around and urged to rotate in a winding direction of the fixing belt and a reel housing (11) connecting with a male buckle. When the male buckle is connected to the reel housing, a rotation of the reel is restricted at least in a counter-winding direction of the fixing belt.

Abstract: A modular a bracket which forms a cavity such that the bracket surrounds and supports an actuator. In one embodiment, the bracket is made of multiple pieces and also connects together without the use of fasteners. The pieces are connected together through the use of several attachment features, with a portion of each of the attachment features integrally formed as part of each half. The bracket also includes a plurality of alignment features integrally formed as part of the bracket. The alignment features support and properly position the actuator within the cavity. The design of the bracket reduces and simplifies design and tooling, and also has minimal components and fasteners, which also simplifies and reduces labor time.

Abstract: A holding and fastening device (1) has means for holding at least one photovoltaic module or solar collector module in an alignment suited for the intended use. The device has fastening means for fastening to a roof surface, that allow for a simple and secure attachment of solar modules even to flat roofs while preventing damage to the roof structure and without impairing the leak tightness of the roof. The fastening means have at least one flat support section (7) with a support surface for the plane-parallel support on the roof surface. The support sections (7) may be covered with an adhesive panel, preferably a bitumen panel (18), that can be glued or welded to existing panels on the roof surface. Older roofs can be pretreated for better adhesion.

Abstract: A household appliance including a mounting aid that has at least two functional parts that are separated from one another by at least one separation point.

Abstract: A base plate 1 for fixing an object 2 to an installation surface, comprising a plate-like base body 11 having a mounting portion 11a on its upper surface for mounting the object 2, and a fixing piece 12 having bolt-fastened portions 15 which are to be fastened onto the installation surface by means of fixing bolts. Portions to be fitted 13 are provided on side surfaces of the base body 11, a fitting portion 16 is provided at an end of the fixing piece 12 to detachably fit to the portion to be fitted 13, and the fixing piece 12 is detachably attached to the side surface of the base body 11. The base plate 1 has various uses, and also allows for easily fixing of the object even in a narrow and tight place.

Abstract: A securing device for securing portable electronic devices and the method of using the securing device are disclosed. The securing device has a plate assembly, a post assembly and a main bar. A portable electronic device is inserted in-between the plate assembly and the main bar. Thereafter, the post assembly is rotated from a first position to a second position which is perpendicular to the length of the plate assembly. While in the second position, the post assembly prevents the rearward movement of the portable electronic device. The main bar prevents the upward movement of the portable electronic device. The plate assembly has a recessed profile that allows airflow through the bottom portion of the portable electronic device while being secured with the securing device.

Abstract: A retention structure for retaining a heat generating component to a heat dissipating substrate. The heat generating component has a heat transfer surface and an opposing biasing surface, and the heat dissipating substrate has opposing first and second sides. The retention structure has a generally U-shaped retention body including an elongated base having opposing ends, and legs extending from the ends of the base. Each of the legs includes a positioning slot. The substrate includes a pair of passages for receiving the legs therethrough, and a pin structure is positioned on the substrate and extends through the positioning slots in the legs to locate the base of the retention body adjacent to the biasing surface and effect a biasing of the heat transfer surface toward the substrate.

Abstract: A protective device for a mounting bracket suitable for installation of solar collectors. The device includes a U-shaped polymeric base member having a substantially rectangular bottom joined to two opposed upwardly-projecting side walls, the bottom having at least one aperture adapted to receive a mounting fastener capable of attaching the base member to a substrate. A substantially rectangular polymeric cover having substantially the same dimensions as the base member bottom is attached to the base member's side walls. The protective device also includes a metallic mounting bracket adapted to receive a mounting strap. The base member and cover define a partial enclosure having at least one opening through which the mounting strap or a portion of the metallic mounting bracket can pass, and which can retain and protect sealant placed over the mounting fastener.

Abstract: A motorcycle restraint device is provided. The motorcycle restraint device comprises a base assembly, a catch assembly and a catch pin assembly. The base assembly comprises at least one base mounting box, at least one front ramp and at least one rear ramp. The catch assembly is mounted to a top portion of the base assembly comprising at least one catch arm, at least one catch arm keeper, at least one bolt traversing the base assembly, at least one front plate, at least one top plate located perpendicular to a front portion of the top plate, at least base side plates, at least two springs vertically mounted between at least one locking rod and at least one spring backup rod. The catch pin assembly is secured to a frame of a motorcycle.

Abstract: A clamping device for a portable porous pavement system includes a first bracket and a second bracket. The first bracket includes a U-shaped section extending between first and second wings; a first slot defined by the first wing; and a second slot defined by the second wing. The second bracket includes a C-shaped member having first and second arms with a base member joining the first and second arms; a first twistable section defined by the first arm; and a second twistable section defined by the second arm. The first arm is sized to fit through the first slot of the first wing such that the first twistable section and the base member are on opposite sides of the first wing; and the second arm is sized to fit through the second slot of the second wing such that the second twistable section and the base member being on opposite sides of the second wing.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a securing plate and a fan. The securing plate defines an engaging slot and a retaining slot. The fan includes a first sidewall attached to the securing plate. The first sidewall includes a first engaging member and a second engaging member. The first engaging member engages in the engaging slot, to prevent the fan from moving in a first direction substantially parallel to the securing plate. The second engaging member extends through the retaining slot from the front of the securing plate to the back of the securing plate, and engages with the securing plate, to prevent the fan from moving in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the securing plate.

Abstract: A hard disk backplane structure includes a main body and an additional board. The hard disk backplane structure includes a first side surface and second side surface adjacent to the first side surface and a backplane connector. The additional board includes a receptacle for connection with an additional electrical component. A hard disk cooling assembly using the hard disk backplane structure is also provided in the disclosure.

Abstract: A computer case includes a housing, a fixing bracket and an adapter module. The fixing bracket is fixed in the housing. The adapter module is detachably fixed in the fixing bracket. The adapter module includes a shell and a rear plate fixed to an end of the shell. The shell defines a receiving portion to receive a slim drive. The rear plate includes a first jack received in a port of the slim disc drive.

Abstract: A computer equipped with a fan rack aims to facilitate disassembly and assembly of hard disks. The computer includes a casing, a panel located at the front side of the casing and a plurality of side panels on various sides of the casing. The casing has a hard disk installation section. The panel has a hard disk replacing opening corresponding to the hard disk installation section. The panel hinges at least one fan rack corresponding to the hard disk installation section. The fan rack holds at least one fan. The fan provides cooling airflow to the hard disk installed on the hard disk installation section. The fan rack can be opened or closed by pivoting so that the hard disk can be plugged, unplugged or displaced without relying on any tools.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a machine capable of drilling into the ground at a wide range of angles relative to the ground surface. The present disclosure also provides novel drilling methods.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is directed to a jig for holding a workpiece using forces provided by a clamp having a first clamping member, a second clamping member, and a connecting member operable for moving the first clamping member relative to the second clamping member. The jig includes an elongated base member and an elongated support member extending upward from the base member. The support member has a clamp engagement surface for engaging the first clamping member of the clamp, a generally vertically oriented upper surface disposed opposite of the clamp engagement surface for engaging a lateral side of the workpiece, a generally horizontally oriented support surface extending from the support member disposed below the upper surface for engaging a bottom side of the workpiece, and an aperture sized and arranged to accept the connecting member of the clamp.

Abstract: A mount assembly for securing a machine base to a foundation including: a first block secured to the machine base; a second block secured to the foundation wherein the first and second blocks are configured for mating engagement that permits adjustment of the machine base relative to the first block and to the foundation along any of three mutually perpendicular axes.

Abstract: Disclosed is the washing/drying machine having a pedestal, including: a washing/drying machine main body performing a washing or drying operation of laundry; and a pedestal for mounting the main body thereon, wherein a base having legs is coupled at a lower end of the main body, and a supporter having coupling ribs for fixing the base to the pedestal is mounted at an upper surface of the pedestal, thereby preventing a damage to the surface of the pedestal or the washing/drying machine and facilitating mounting/dismounting the supporter or the pedestal.

Abstract: An appliance stabilizing device which is useful in securing an appliance in position against a supporting structure surface. The device includes a plurality of brackets which are selectively positionable on an appliance, with a plurality of elongated members, each pivotally attached to a bracket. Each elongated member has at least one aperture spaced a distance along the length of the elongated member from the pivotal point with the bracket. The elongated member is attached to a support surface, frequently a bottom plate or sole pate of the wall. The bracket includes apertures spaced from each other in a generally triangular configuration or a configuration of equivalent strength. The elongated member is typically pivotally attached at the apex of a generally triangular configuration of apertures. The device is self adjusting during attachment of the appliance to a supporting structure.

Abstract: A clamping device for a portable porous pavement system includes a first bracket and a second bracket. The first bracket includes a U-shaped section extending between first and second wings; a first slot defined by the first wing; and a second slot defined by the second wing. The second bracket includes a C-shaped member having first and second arms with a base member joining the first and second arms; a first twistable section defined by the first arm; and a second twistable section defined by the second arm. The first arm is sized to fit through the first slot of the first wing such that the first twistable section and the base member are on opposite sides of the first wing; and the second arm is sized to fit through the second slot of the second wing such that the second twistable section and the base member being on opposite sides of the second wing.

Abstract: A releasable deck mount used to tie printers to the deck of vessels includes a metal plate for welding to the vessel's deck that incorporates a profile of a clip that is connected to a strap and inserted into the deck mount for capture purposes. The plate is very low and minimizes any tripping hazard. A spring plate is attached to the top of the metal plate and a pin is secured to the spring plate and extends through a hole in the metal plate. The pin is designed to be movable and has a chamfer to allow insertion of the strapping clip. The clip is released from the deck mount by lifting the pin to allow the clip to be removed.

Abstract: An earth anchored equipment support platform for supporting equipment at a desired elevation above the ground surface where the earth anchor is enclosed and concealed by the equipment support platform includes a top, a bottom and a sidewall joined with and formed along the perimeter of the top. An earth anchor receiving space is enclosed by the sidewall. A sight passage extends through the sidewall and into the earth anchor receiving space, wherein the earth anchor receiving space is viewable from an exterior position of the sidewall though the sight passage. Two or more equipment support platforms can be stacked, one on top of each other, in a partially nested arrangement to increase equipment elevation.

Abstract: A floor-mounted household appliance including at least one balance weight suitable for preventing the floor-mounted household appliance from tipping over, in particular, by a shift in the center of gravity of the household appliance. In an exemplary embodiment, the balance weight may be provided with two opposing surfaces for force absorption that may occur when the appliance is clamped by a gripper when transported or moved.

Abstract: A fan-fixing device for fixing a fan on an installation panel which has a plurality of holes includes a body, a driving part and an elastic assembly. The body has a fixing portion for fixing the fan, at least one track is formed on a side thereof, and at least one first combined part is disposed on an opposite side thereof, wherein the combined part penetrates at least one of the holes. The driving part slidably disposed on the track. The driving part further has at least one second combined part, which penetrates at least another one of the holes. The elastic assembly is arranged between the body and the driving part. As a result, the first combined part and the second combined part can be fixed in the holes via force pushing the driving part, and can be departed from the holes via releasing the force.

Abstract: A platform for securely mounting a wafer cassette holder thereon is provided which includes a wafer cassette holder that has a flat bottom surface and four sidewall panels, a platform that has a flat top surface larger than and for mating to the flat bottom surface of the wafer cassette holder, And a securing device mounted in the flat top surface of the platform juxtaposed to each side of the four sidewalls of the wafer cassette holder for preventing the holder from accidentally slipping off the platform, the securing device may include either a plurality of engagement pins that slidingly engages the wafer cassette holder for securely holding the holder on the platform, or a plurality of side panels mounted along the peripheral edge of the platform for preventing the holder from slipping off the platform.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting an axial load between first and second planes with an axial dimension therebetween includes first, second, and third members. The first member has a planar face on one end engaging the first plane and has a spherical face on the other end. The second member has a spiraling face on one end and has a spherical face on another end. The spherical face engaging the spherical face of the first member so that the first and second spherical faces maintain substantial contact for transferring the axial load between the first and second planes whether the planes are parallel or non-parallel. The third member has a spiraling face on one end and has a planar face on another end. The planar face engages the second plane. The spiraling face engages the spiraling face of the second member. The axial dimension of the second and third members can be adjusted when at least one is rotated.

Abstract: A control device of connection studs of a computer includes a plurality of hexagonal grooves which are punched at different distances on a base plate of a computer casing. The groove is provided with a through-hole, hexagonal heads of a set of studs are loosely fitted into the hexagonal grooves, and rods of the studs are loosely transfixed into the through-holes, in order to screw with a circuit board of different size, such that a number of studs to be actually used for screwing can be effectively controlled, and an interference from the unnecessary studs, the circuit board, or other parts can be prevented.

Abstract: A bottom base 15a of a transportable mixer M is provided with internal threads 16a, while the upper end of a stand 20 is provided with external threads 25a which engage the internal threads 16a. The mixer M is adapted to be mounted on the stand 20 by the threaded engagement between the internal threads 16a and external threads 25a. Furthermore, a groove 15 is provided on an under surface 14 of the mixer M, the groove 15 extending from one end of the under surface 14 to the other end through the center. On the groove 15 there are provided the internal threads 16a. The mixer M is formed to have a low front part and a high rear part, such that a top surface 11 of the mixer M has a low front part and a high rear part when placed on a table 26, and stays on a substantially horizontal position when mounted on the stand 20. As a result, a transportable electro-acoustic apparatus capable of being fixed on and supported by a stand is provided.

Abstract: A monument fitting assembly for installing a monument in an aircraft. The fitting assembly is comprised of a ramp member and a fastening bracket member. The ramp member is attached to a floor of the aircraft. Further, the fastening bracket member is attached to a monument. The fastening bracket member is releasably attached to the ramp member and positions the monument a predetermined height above the floor in a predetermined position within the aircraft and supports the monument in a plurality of load-bearing directions.

Abstract: A vibration damping mechanism includes a frame, cushioning members, a heat sink, and fastening members. The frame has a base plate and supporting arms disposed on the base plate. Each cushioning member is disposed on a respective one of the supporting arms, and has a through hole. The heat sink supports a hard disk thereon such that the hard disk lies flat against and is secured on the heat sink, and has a plurality of fastening holes. Each fastening member extends through the respective through hole and threadedly engages the respective fastening hole such that the heat sink is suspended on the supporting arms and abuts against the cushioning members. Thus, the area of contact between the heat sink and the hard disk is increased to enhance the heat transfer efficiency, and the cushioning members provide the heat sink and the hard disk with a cushioning effect.

Abstract: A fixing assembly is used for fixing a fan having a plurality of fixing holes formed on two ends thereof. The fixing assembly includes a fixed frame, a side plate, a rotatable frame, and a plurality of first vibration absorbing members. The fixed frame is formed by bending a flexible wire for carrying the fan. The side plate is fixed on a board, and the rotatable frame is formed by bending another flexible wire, and is pivoted to the side plate to be opened or clasped on the fixed frame selectively. Each first vibration absorbing member includes a fixed portion fixed in the fixing holes of the fan and an absorbing portion for pressing against the fixed frame or the rotatable frame, so as to fix the fan on the fixed frame or the rotatable frame and absorb or isolate the vibration generated by the fan.