Method and system for computer system ventilation
US6924978B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 27, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 18, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/203
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention provides an electronic component cooling system and method that diverts a portion of a cooling fan's cooling air from high power electronic components such as processors and directs the cooling air to other electronic components of a system. Active cooling air may be provided at higher velocities and lower temperatures to cool electronic components of a system such as a computer or other electronic device. An attach block may be thermally coupled to a first electronic component. A heat exchanger may be thermally coupled to the attach block. A cooling fan may receive inlet air and may generate cooling air. A plenum duct between the cooling fan and the heat exchanger may direct the generated cooling air from the fan to the heat exchanger. A portion of the generated cooling air from the cooling fan may be diverted towards a second electronic component included in the system.
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