Systems and methods for a rack-mounted communications switch component
US6625019B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 1, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 1, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q2201/12
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A subassembly includes a plurality of card guides formed to receive card assemblies and also to conduct air for cooling purposes to improve cooling of components on the card guide. The card guides are particularly formed to place the cards in a location to facilitate airflow and to more evenly distribute the airflow. The invention further includes a method for designing the card guides to achieve the stated functionality. The method of designing the card guides includes determining a first and a second volume of space that is desired in relation to the amount of expected heat that is to be generated within the first and second volumes of space.
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