Biased air baffle for computer rack
US7999179B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 21, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 26, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K7/1491
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
One embodiment provides an air baffle assembly for controlling airflow through a cable opening in a rack. The rack is configured for removably supporting a plurality of modular electronic components. The cable opening on the rack receives a plurality of cables connected to the modular electronic components. The air baffle assembly includes a track secured to the rack adjacent to the cable opening and an air baffle movably supported on the track over the cable opening. The track includes a rail guideway. The air baffle includes at least a flexible first rail movably received by the first rail guideway. The first rail flares laterally along a range of engagement of the first rail with the first rail guideway, to bias the air baffle in one longitudinal direction.
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