Fixed retail scanner heat management system for multi-port network switch and related methods
US11984000B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 14, 2022 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07G1/0018
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The disclosure includes a fixed retail scanner including a data reader comprising a main board, one or more camera modules, and a multi-port network switch disposed within the data reader. A heat management system is disposed within the data reader housing and operably coupled with at least the multi-port network switch to dissipate heat therefrom. The disclosure includes a heat pipe thermally coupled to a switch processor, the heat pipe extending across at least a portion of the bi-optic housing to an air chamber formed within the bi-optic housing.
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