Removable fan module and electronic device incorporating same
US6795314B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 25, 2003 |
| Grant date | Sep 21, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K7/20172
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A removable fan module is featured. The removable fan module comprises a first member securable to a fan. The first member comprises a portion adapted to engage a corresponding portion of an electrical device. An electronic device also is featured. The electronic device comprises a plurality of removable fan modules. At least one of the plurality of removable fan modules has a first type of fan and at least one of the plurality of removable fan modules has a second type of fan. The removable fan module comprises a fan retainer securable to the first and second type of fan. A portion of the electronic device and the fan retainer are adapted to enable the fan retainer to be received by the electronic device.
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