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Low profile high density rack mountable enclosure with superior cooling and highly accessible re-configurable components

US6437980B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 17, 2000
Grant dateAug 20, 2002
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Expiry dateOct 17, 2020

Classification

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

Abstract

A low profile high density rack mountable enclosure with superior cooling and highly accessible re-configurable components is disclosed. One embodiment of the present invention discloses a computer system comprising a chassis for holding a plurality of computer components, a CPU having a heatsink mounted thereon, wherein the CPU is mounted in the chassis, and a first blower having an inlet for receiving air and an outlet for expelling air, wherein the first blower is mounted in the chassis proximate to the CPU. Another embodiment of the present invention discloses a retention clip for use in a computer system, the retention clip comprising a base portion having at least one tab, and a flange portion having at least one mounting hole, wherein the flange portion is connected to the base portion, and wherein the flange portion makes an angle with the base portion. Another embodiment of the present invention discloses a computer enclosure comprising a chassis having a left side, a right side, and a bottom side, wherein a rear edge of the bottom side includes an open hem, a top panel, wherein a rear edge of the top panel includes an open hem, and a rear panel having a left side, a right…

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