Fan duct assembly
US6736196B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 3, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 18, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K7/20172
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A fan duct assembly includes a base (1), a first plate (20), a second plate (30) pivotably connected to the first plate, a connection member (40) pivotably connected to the second plate, and a fan cover (70) connected with the connection member. The base is mounted over a heat sink, and includes a pair of side panels (3). Each side panel has a horizontal portion (7), a slant portion (9) and a vertical portion (11). The horizontal portions, slant portions and vertical portions define a pair of locking apertures (13), respectively. The connection member has a pair of latches (52). The latches can be selectively engaged in any one pair of the locking apertures and orientations of the plates can be varied. Accordingly, outside cooling air from the fan cover can be guided through the connection member to the heat sink from a variety of directions.
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