Computer system that can be operated without a cooling fan
US6504719B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 30, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/20
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A computer system is provided having a heat exchanger that is relatively large. Although the heat exchanger is large, it is still sufficiently light because of its plastic material. Because of the large size of the heat exchanger, a relatively large surface is provided by the cumulative outer surfaces of fins. The relatively large surface area results in a lower heat flux. The lower heat flux obviates the need for forced convection. There is thus no need to use fans when the computer system is at room temperature.
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