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Air conditioning systems for computer systems and associated methods

US8081459B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 17, 2008
Grant dateDec 20, 2011
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Expiry dateFeb 26, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F1/20
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Computer systems with air cooling systems and associated methods are disclosed herein. In several embodiments, a computer system can include a computer cabinet holding multiple computer modules, and an air mover positioned in the computer cabinet. The computer system can also include an airflow restrictor positioned proximate to an air outlet of the computer cabinet, and an overhead heat exchanger mated to the computer cabinet proximate to the air outlet.

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