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Apparatus and method for cooling electronics and computer components with managed and prioritized directional air flow heat rejection

US7212403B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 25, 2004
Grant dateMay 1, 2007
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Expiry dateJul 20, 2025

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

Abstract

An apparatus and method of cooling a plurality of electronic components in a housing using one or more fans cooperating with baffles or ducts for directing a stream of air sequentially to the components or heat exchangers for the components. Direction of the air stream to the components is based on predetermined cooling prioritization of the plurality of components.

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