Airflow heat exchanger for a portable electronic device and port replicator, docking station, or mini-docking station
US6094347A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 8, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jul 25, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 8, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/1632
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An airflow heat exchange apparatus. One embodiment includes a housing configured to removably mate with an electronic device. The housing has a vent on a substantially horizontal surface and a fan positioned to increase airflow through the electronic device when the electronic device is mated with the housing. An electronic connector is positioned to be electronically coupled to signal lines from the electronic device when the electronic device and housing are mated.
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