DIMM connector and memory system with compensated airflow impedance
US7654840B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 5, 2009 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R12/721
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An embodiment of the present invention is directed to a memory module connector having a pivotable air baffle that controls airflow at the memory module connector. When the memory module connector is occupied by a memory module, the air baffle may rest on an upper edge of the memory module, substantially parallel to the system board and in general alignment with the airflow. When the memory module has been removed, the air baffle may be pivoted downward toward the connector base and into the airflow, to offset the reduction in airflow impedance caused by the removal of the memory module from the memory module connector.
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