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Computer mainframe cooling structure

US6396689B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 2, 2000
Grant dateMay 28, 2002
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Expiry dateSep 2, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F1/20
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A computer mainframe cooling structure includes a mounting plate adapted for fastening to the bottom side wall of a hard diskdrive in a computer mainframe, the mounting plate having at least one suction hole and a plurality of retaining holes spaced around the at least one suction hole, and at least one fan holder shell respectively fastened to the mounting plate around to hold a respective fan corresponding to the at least one suction hole for quick dissipation of heat from the hard diskdrive, the at least one fan holder shell each having a plurality of retaining hooks respectively fastened to the retaining holes of the mounting plate.

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