Cleaning mechanism for a computer using cooling fan airflow output
US9162260B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 21, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/20
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A cleaning mechanism includes: an airflow control chamber for receiving exhaust air from a cooling fan; a cleaning outlet for outputting the exhaust air to be used for cleaning; a flexible pipe having one end in communication with the cleaning outlet and one free end directable by a user for cleaning; and an activation component for activating a cleaning operation in which the exhaust air is directed through the flexible pipe. The activation component may include a switching mechanism for switching the direction of airflow in the airflow control chamber between the cleaning outlet and an exit out of the computer. The cleaning mechanism may include an airflow accelerator for increasing the airflow to the cleaning outlet.
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