Viscous flow blower for thermal management of an electronic device
US10503220B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 15, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 15, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/203
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Fan assemblies included within a computing device are described herein. The computing device includes a housing, a heat generating component supported within the housing, and a fan assembly. The fan assembly is operable to move heat generated by the heat generating component out of the housing. The fan assembly is supported within the housing. The fan assembly includes a shaft and a plurality of discs positioned along and fixed to the shaft. The shaft and the plurality of discs are rotatable relative to the housing about an axis of rotation.
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