Modular air flow distribution system
US6512672B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 29, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K7/20563
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A modular air flow distribution system that provides directional control of cooling air intake and exiting exhaust air for computer housings and circuit board chassis. The system comprising at least one air flow distribution module that is configured to intake cooling air from a first direction, and exit cooling air in a second, different direction which may be substantially perpendicular or orthogonal to the first direction. Each air flow distribution module includes an air intake adjacent a front edge, air exits adjacent a side edge, and one or more internal air directing channel positioned within the module to direct air from the intake towards the exit ports. The air flow distribution modules are configured to fit adjacent circuit boards within a multi-board chassis such that the air exiting each module passes over a circuit board to provide cooling thereto.
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