Apparatus for flame containment in electronic devices
US6646867B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 7, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 11, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K5/0209
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for flame containment in electronic devices is provided. One embodiment comprises an apparatus for preventing flames from exiting an electronic device via at least one air vent structure of the electronic device. The apparatus comprises a frame and a plurality of louvers coupled to the frame, the plurality of louvers being oriented so as to prevent flames from exiting the electronic device via the at least one air vent structure when the apparatus is situated adjacent to the at least one air vent structure.
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