Multi-stage air movers for cooling computer systems and for other uses
US7630198B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 8, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 8, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04D25/166
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Multi-stage air movers for cooling computers and other systems are described herein. In one embodiment, a computer system includes a computer cabinet holding a plurality of computer modules. The computer cabinet includes an air inlet and an air outlet. The computer system further includes a multi-stage air mover configured to move a flow of cooling air from the air inlet, past the plurality of computer modules, and out the computer cabinet via the air outlet.
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