Staggered arrangement for server fan array
US11129296B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 15, 2020 |
| Grant date | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 15, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K7/20727
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A fan arrangement to generate increased airflow in a chassis is disclosed. The chassis includes one area having electronic components. A first row of fan modules is located in the chassis relative to the electronic components to generate airflow in a direction of the length of the chassis through the electronic components. The first row of fan modules includes at least one gap between the fan modules. A second row of fan modules is located a predetermined distance from the first row. The second row of fan modules includes at least one gap between the fan modules. Each of the fan modules in the second row is staggered from one of the fan modules of the first row. A first panel connects one of fan modules in the first row with one of the fan modules of the second row to create a channel.
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