Ventilated rack system
US8544416B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 12, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62B2204/04
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A ventilated cage and rack system for assembly by a user using simple tools and a method for assembly is provided. A plurality of frames and vertical plenums can be connected to a base, and a retaining assembly can be used to connect a plurality of vertical beams and horizontal support beams. A plurality of canopies is preferably used to connect the plenums and the support beams to shroud cages beneath the canopies. The canopies preferably include removable side walls to adapt to the width of the cage being shrouded. A plenum clean out system preferably provides a relatively simple method of draining a cleaning fluid from a plenum by moving a lever between an open and closed position. A pressure based plenum system is also provided wherein a constant air pressure is maintained in the ventilated rack system and air is provided into a cage at a constant air pressure.
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