Electronic devices having cooling module with direction-configurable airflow
US8873236B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 15, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 28, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K7/20736
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electronic device with a housing or enclosure. At least one heat-generating electronic component is contained within the housing. The electronic device further comprises a fan module configured to direct cooling air over the at least one heat-generating electronic component. The fan module is pivotably secured to the housing and capable of pivoting through at least 180°, such that the cooling air can be directed in a front-to-back flow path or a back-to-front flow path. Either of a manufacturer and a customer can reconfigure the direction of airflow.
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