Hot pluggable fan system and connection apparatus
US7639496B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 4, 2008 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 4, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/20
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention discloses a hot pluggable fan system and connection apparatus. The system includes at least one fan assembly, and a hot pluggable fan connection apparatus. The hot pluggable fan connection apparatus includes a bottom plate; a crossbar existed on the bottom plate, for dividing the bottom plate into a forepart and a rear part; two side panels located on both sides of the bottom plate and vertical to the crossbar; a beam connected to the two side panels and above the crossbar; and one or more fan baffles combined with the side panels for forming at least one slot for accommodating the fan assembly, the baffles located at the forepart of the bottom plate and parallel to the side panels.
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