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Air filtration and visual barrier for enclosure with front-to-back airflow

US9066449B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 15, 2013
Grant dateJun 23, 2015
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Expiry dateSep 14, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49817
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An enclosure has a perforated front door with a replaceable filter, and a perforated rear side allowing air to flow through the enclosure. The enclosure also has mounting brackets for heat generating elements, such as line cards or other rack mounted electronics. A fan draws air through the perforated front door, though the filter, and across the heat generating elements. Side brushes are disposed on a side wall near the front of the enclosure, which allow any cables attached to the heat generating elements to exit the enclosure. The front door is removable, opening up one side of the side brushes and allowing the cables to slide in the side brushes while still connected to the heat generating elements.

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