Personal computer with tandem air flow dual fans and baffle directed air cooling
US5136465A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 29, 1990 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/20
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
This invention relates to personal computers in which provision is made for effective cooling of components capable of generating significant heat during operation, such as certain high performance microprocessors. The personal computer has an enclosure for enclosing operating components, a printed circuit board mounted within the enclosure for supporting and interconnecting operating components of the personal computer, heat generating components mounted on the printed circuit board for performing operating functions for the personal computer, a fan for inducing air to flow into the enclosure, a fan for expelling air from the enclosure, and an air flow directing baffle mounted within the enclosure in the path of air flow from one fan toward the other fan and adjacent the heat generating components for directing the flow of air through the enclosure to pass over and cool the heat generating components.
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