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Plenum-based computer cooling system

US7164580B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 25, 2003
Grant dateJan 16, 2007
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Expiry dateApr 15, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F1/20
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system for using a plenum to cool components of the system is described. The plenum distributes air to local hot spots of the system which are remote from a fan source. A central processing fan, a separate system fan, or an external air source may be used to generate the air to be distributed.

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