Fan assembly for rack optimized server computers
US9332679B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 3, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 8, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K7/20554
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A fan assembly for an electrical device which comprises a number of heat generating electrical components mounted in an enclosure that includes a front wall, a rear wall and two generally parallel sidewalls. The fan assembly comprises a plurality of fans which are arranged in a row that extends generally perpendicularly between the sidewalls. Each fan comprises an axis of rotation which is oriented at an angle relative to the sidewalls, and the fan assembly further includes a plurality of inlet plenums which each communicate with an inlet end of a corresponding fan and a plurality of exhaust plenums which each communicate with an outlet end of a corresponding fan. In operation, the fans generate an airflow which is distributed through the enclosure by the inlet and exhaust plenums to thereby cool the electrical components.
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