Thermal control system
US9874414B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 6, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 23, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 29, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K7/207
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A thermal control system includes a chassis, one or more temperature sensors, a chassis controller, and an air mover module. The one or more temperature sensors and the air mover module are disposed on the chassis. The chassis controller is in communication with the one or more temperature sensors. The air mover module includes an air mover and an air controller. The air controller is in communication with the air mover, the one or more temperature sensors, and the chassis controller. In addition, the air controller receives periodic heartbeat signals from the chassis controller while the chassis controller operates in a healthy state. The chassis controller controls the air mover based on temperature signals of the one or more temperature sensors while operating in its healthy state.
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