Patent · US Expired

Combined fan spacer and wire guide

US5142442A · kind A · utility

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12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 13, 1990
Grant dateAug 25, 1992
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Expiry dateNov 13, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K7/20145
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A combined fan clearance and wire guide device for use with electronic equipment. A surface generally parallel to the rear of the computer system unit is extended from the rear of the system unit the distance necessary to provide adequate clearance for proper air flow developed by fans contained in the system unit. Arms are provided which are angled from this clearance surface and a distance from side portions of the system unit to form cavities for guiding wires and cables.

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