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Modular electronic enclosure with cooling design

US6980435B2 · kind B2 · utility

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26Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 28, 2004
Grant dateDec 27, 2005
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Expiry dateFeb 7, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K7/20581
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An embodiment of a modular electronic enclosure is provided as including a chassis having a first portion defining a first compartment, and a second portion defining a second compartment. First and second replaceable units are replaceably received within the first and second compartments, respectively. The modular electronic enclosure also has a fan unit that is replaceably received within a compartment defined by the first portion or the second portion. The fan unit is configured to pull in cooling air through the first portion and exhaust pressurized cooling air through the second portion. A method of cooling a modular electronic enclosure defining first and second compartments is also provided.

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