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Power supply capable of dissipating heat from computer unit

US7097556B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 22, 2004
Grant dateAug 29, 2006
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Expiry dateJul 22, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F1/206
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

This invention relates to a power supply capable of dissipating heat from computer unit, for enhancing the heat source heat-dissipating effect within the computer unit, including: a blower for exhausting air provided in or above the power supply. The blower is provided with an adjustment knob extended to and provided at an outside of the power supply or computer casing by means of wires. A power terminal of the blower is connected to a backup power of the power supply, where the backup power is controlled by a surrounding temperature monitoring device to operate the blower continuously after shutting off the computer until surrounding temperature has reached a target value.

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