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20090086422 | Openable Dual-Board Case for Multi-Mainboard System - An openable dual-board case for multi-mainboard system includes a rectangular tubular body assembled from two bent plates connected together via a pivoting structure, so that the two bent plates are pivotally turnably about the pivoting structure relative to each other to open or close the tubular body. With the openable tubular body, necessary system assembling, dismounting, maintaining, and repairing can be conveniently and efficiently performed. Moreover, two mainboards may be separately mounted on two opposite interiors of the bent plates to face toward each other. Therefore, the openable dual-board case allows a multi-mainboard system to have optimal spatial arrangement to achieve best heat-dissipation efficiency and largely reduce noises. | 04-02-2009 |
20090086423 | EXTERNAL PROTRUSION FOR AIR FLOW DISTRIBUTION - An apparatus with some embodiments is described having a protrusion to provide air flow distribution to a computing device. In some embodiments, the apparatus may include a housing with one or more openings on each of the external surfaces of the housing, an air mover, and a protrusion to channel airflow to an inlet while restricting airflow from an outlet from being circulated back into the inlet. Furthermore, in some embodiments, the apparatus may be implemented on a computer system that includes one or more electronic components can generate thermal energy. Other embodiments are described. | 04-02-2009 |
20090097198 | SUPPORTING FRAME FOR NOTEBOOK COMPUTER - A supporting frame for a notebook computer comprises a seat having a hollow post for screwing with a screw; the seat having two retainers at a rear side of an upper surfaces thereof; each retainer having a shaft; two retaining recesses being formed at a front end of the upper surface of the seat; each retaining recess having a retaining shaft; each retaining shaft being hooked by a hook of a push unit; two positing racks installed at two sides of an upper surface of the seat; an upper side of each positing rack having a plurality of rack recesses; an outer side of each positing rack being installed with a positioning bar; and a supporting plate having two buckling shafts at two front ends thereof; the buckling shafts being buckled to the positing racks so as to retain the supporting plate to the seat. | 04-16-2009 |
20090109612 | Chassis Having a Bypass Channel for Air Flow - A chassis having a bypass channel for air flow is disclosed. The chassis include a bypass channel that is proximate one side of the chassis. The bypass channel may be formed by the side of the chassis and a module of the computing system, such as the processor module of the computing system. A second module exists in the rear of the chassis. A physical barrier may be used to direct air from the bypass channel to the second module, which may be an I/O module. A plenum is placed on the opposite side of I/O module from the air flow. The presence of the plenum creates a negative pressure on the opposite side of the second module, causing air to cross the second module into the plenum. A fan in the rear of the chassis causes air to leave the plenum and exit the chassis. | 04-30-2009 |
20090141443 | LOW AIRFLOW IMPEDANCE PCBA HANDLING DEVICE - A computer server includes a printed circuit board and a fan. The printed circuit board includes electronic components and a handling device mounted thereon. The fan is arranged to blow air across the electronic components mounted on the printed circuit board. The handling device is disposed in a path of airflow of the fan. The handling device comprises an airflow opening. | 06-04-2009 |
20090141444 | APPARATUS FOR AIR COOLING OF AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An apparatus for air-cooling an electronic device is disclosed. A contoured panel channels a flow of air within the housing of an electronic device so as to channel the flow of air more directly over heat producing elements such as the microprocessor and peripheral cards. A sensor can also be employed to determine whether the panel is present and properly placed. If not, measures can be taken to reduce the heat generated by the heat producing elements. For example, a warning can be displayed, or the microprocessor can be instructed to enter sleep mode. | 06-04-2009 |
20090147466 | Fixing device and computer - The fixing device of the invention comprises a fan containing portion and at least one interface card fixing element wherein the fan containing portion can be connected to the fan, the interface fixing element comprising a first guiding portion, a second guiding portion and an against element, the first guiding portion and the second guiding portion forming a guiding slot for the interface card sliding into it; and the against element can press against the interface card. | 06-11-2009 |
20090154089 | COOLOR FOR NOTEBOOK COMPUTER - Provided is a cooler for a notebook computer. The cooler includes: a body comprising an upper plate, a lower plate, and an air passage formed between the upper plate and the lower plate; one or more cooling fans mounted on the body and drawing air into the air passage; and one or more vent holes formed in portions of the upper plate other than portions of the upper plate over the cooling fans, wherein the air drawn by the cooling fan is flown through the air passage of the body and discharged through the vent holes to the notebook computer placed on the body of the cooler. Accordingly, the air drawn by the cooling fans is flown through the air passage of the body and discharged through the vent holes to the notebook computer placed on the body of the cooler, thereby cooling the notebook computer | 06-18-2009 |
20090168332 | AIR MOVER FOR DEVICE SURFACE COOLING - Embodiments disclosed herein include an apparatus that includes an component capable of generating heat, an external wall with an interior surface, an air mover to be positioned to generate airflow between the interior surface of the external wall and the component. A vent may then be formed within the external wall to provide for a volume of air for the air mover to create airflow between the interior surface and the component. In some embodiments, the vent may be positioned in relation to the air mover to deflect at least a portion of the heat from the component from reaching the external wall. In some embodiments, a louvered portion may be included; and may be formed on the air mover or at the vent in the external wall. Other embodiments are described. | 07-02-2009 |
20090168333 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND FAN CONTROL METHOD - According to one embodiment, an information processing apparatus includes: a case; a device that is housed in the case; a cooling fan that cools the device; a temperature detecting device that detects a temperature of the device; and a controller that is operable in a first mode and second mode, the first mode controlling the cooling fan in a range from a stopped state to a given rotation speed in accordance with the temperature detected by the temperature detecting device, and a second mode controlling the cooling fan to rotate at a predetermined rotation speed that is lower than the given rotation speed. | 07-02-2009 |
20090174999 | PIEZOELECTRIC AIR JET AUGMENTED COOLING FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - In some embodiments, piezoelectric air jet augmented cooling for electronic devices is presented. In this regard, an apparatus is introduced having a plurality of more than about one hundred lead-free piezoelectric layers and electrodes stacked on top of each other and formed around a central opening, and a diaphragm coupled to the piezoelectric layers and substantially covering the central opening to vibrate and blow air when an operating voltage is applied to the electrodes. Other embodiments are also disclosed and claimed. | 07-09-2009 |
20090195978 | Structure and method for electrically connecting heat dissipating device and adapting circuit board - A structure and method for electrically connecting a heat dissipating device and an adapting circuit board in an electronic equipment are provided. The electronic equipment has a casing, a motherboard and a hard disk installed in the casing, and an adapting circuit board fixed to the casing. The structure includes a first connector disposed on the adapting circuit board, and a second connector disposed on the heat dissipating device and corresponding to the first connector. The method includes fixing a first connector to the adapting circuit board, wherein the first connector is electrically connected to the adapting circuit board, and the heat dissipating device and the adapting circuit board are electrically connected by plugging the second connector into the first connector so that the heat dissipating device and the adapting circuit board are electrically connected without an electric wire. | 08-06-2009 |
20090195979 | Electronic device with fans - An electronic device with fans is provided according to the present invention. The electronic device with fans includes an opening on a lid body of electronic housing, wherein one or more engaging portions are disposed on the rim of the opening, and the fans are engaged with a shield panel. While the fans are installed in the electronic device via the opening, the rim of the shield panel is engaged with the engaging portions to seal the opening. While maintaining, testing or replacing the fans, the fans are removed from the electronic housing by taking off the shield panel without opening the lid body. | 08-06-2009 |
20090231804 | COOLING FAN MODULE - A cooling fan module is disclosed. The cooling fan module includes a module housing, a fan assembly, a fan control circuit board, and an electrical connector. The fan assembly is disposed within the module housing and includes a fan housing, a motor disposed within the fan housing, and a blade assembly coupled to the motor. The fan control circuit board is disposed between the module housing and the fan housing, and is coupled to the motor. The electrical connector is coupled to the fan control circuit board and projects outside of the module housing. | 09-17-2009 |
20090244831 | COMPUTER WITH SIMPLIFIED LAYOUT, DESIGNED FOR AVIATION - The present invention belongs to the field of reduced-dimension computers of the ARINC 600 computer type of small and medium dimensions. The advantage of the invention is that it allows optimization of use of the volume of the computers. The surface area for accommodating electronic components on one board is greatly increased and the heat control is made easier and better. | 10-01-2009 |
20090262496 | HEAT DISSIPATING STRUCTURE OF AN INDUSTRIAL COMPUTER - The present invention discloses an improved heat dissipating structure of an industrial computer, and the heat dissipating structure includes a heat dissipating module and two fixing units installed on both lateral sides of a top surface of the heat dissipating module, and the heat dissipating module includes a detachable heat dissipating fan module disposed therein, and the fixing unit is secured integrally with the heat dissipating module and the industrial computer by a plurality of fixing elements to achieve the effect of facilitating the change of a heat dissipating fan module. | 10-22-2009 |
20090284912 | NOTEBOOK COMPUTER WITH THERMAL MODULE - A notebook computer (1000) includes a base (100), a cover (300), a computer printed circuit board (PCB) (200) and a centrifugal fan (40). The cover covers the base, and cooperates with the base to form a receiving space (500) therebetween. The computer PCB is received in the receiving space and mounted on the base. The centrifugal fan is received in the receiving space, and includes a stator (401) and an impeller (402), rotatable with respect to the stator. The stator includes a motor (415) and a fan PCB (405) directly attached to the base. The motor electrically connects to the fan PCB. When the impeller rotates, airflow enters the receiving space through top and bottom air inlets (304,104). The fan PCB is integrally formed with the computer PCB and has a height less than the computer PCB. | 11-19-2009 |
20090303678 | STORAGE UNIT AND INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF COOLING - A storage unit includes: a storage section containing an information processing apparatus; an intake section allowing intake of a cooling medium into the information processing apparatus for cooling the information processing apparatus; a discharge section receiving the cooling medium discharged from the information processing apparatus; a cooling medium flow generating section configured to control intake and discharge of the cooling medium; a partition section isolating the intake section and the discharge section from each other; an aperture formed in the partition section; a detector section configured to detect an inflow of the cooling medium, discharged from the discharge section, through the aperture; and a controller section configured to control the cooling medium flow generating section in accordance with a result of the detection of the detector section. | 12-10-2009 |
20090310295 | HEAT-DISSIPATING MECHANISM FOR USE WITH MEMORY MODULE - A heat-dissipating mechanism includes a first heat-dissipating device, a first positioning device, a second heat-dissipating device and a second positioning device. The first heat-dissipating device is contacted with a memory module. The first positioning device is disposed on the first heat-dissipating device and includes a protrusion. The second heat-dissipating device is connected with the first heat-dissipating device. The second positioning device has a positioning rail formed in the second heat-dissipating device and corresponding to the protrusion. The second heat-dissipating device is connected with the first heat-dissipating device when the protrusion of the first positioning device is embedded into the positioning rail second positioning device. | 12-17-2009 |
20090323274 | SERVER - The present invention provides a server, which includes a casing, a transverse plate, a first longitudinal plate, pluralities of first substrate carrier mechanisms and pluralities of substrates. The transverse plate is disposed in the casing, dividing the space within the casing into a first block and a second block. The transverse plate has pluralities of ports, and pluralities of connecting wirings electrically connect these ports. The first longitudinal plate is disposed in the first block, dividing the first block into a first sub-block and a second sub-block. In addition, pluralities of sliding tracks are installed on both sides of the first sub-block. The first substrate carrier mechanisms are piled up in the first sub-block, contacting the sliding tracks in slippery manner. Moreover, pluralities of hard connectors are installed on the substrates, connecting to the ports on the transverse plate. | 12-31-2009 |
20090323275 | System and Method for Portable Information Handling System Parallel-Wall Thermal Shield - An information handling system's thermal management is selectively altered by coupling a thermal barrier to the bottom surface of the information handling system chassis so that an air channel insulates against the passage of thermal energy from the bottom surface. A vent opening in a side of the thermal barrier allows airflow through the air channel to a vent opening of the information handling system. The airflow through the air channel cools the base of the thermal barrier so that an end user will experience reduced thermal energy if the information handling system rests on the end user, such as in the end user's lap. | 12-31-2009 |
20100002374 | DISK ARRAY SYSTEM - In the disk array system, in the basic chassis, HDD modules are installed from a front surface in a front part of a backboard, and duplex CTL modules are installed up and down from a rear surface in a rear part, and duplex power source modules containing fans are installed in the left and right sides thereof. By the operation of the fans, in the rear part, the cooling air flows separately into each CTL module and into each power source module, and the cooling air having passed through the area of the duct by a block in the CTL module is drawn by the fans in the power source module through a ventilation hole and is then exhausted outside. The cooling air flow path to the plurality of ICs is divided by the block. The rotation speed of the fans is controlled by using a temperature sensor. | 01-07-2010 |
20100008037 | Cooling Fan With Speed Maintained During Wait Period Despite Decreasing Temperature - A controller controls fan speed as a function of temperature indications. The controller maintains a constant fan speed despite indications of decreasing temperature at least until a preset wait period has expired since the last fan-speed change. | 01-14-2010 |
20100008038 | Apparatus and Method for Reliable and Efficient Computing Based on Separating Computing Modules From Components With Moving Parts - A computing apparatus is described. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a chassis, a plurality of computing modules fixedly mounted in the chassis, and solid state electronic components in each of the plurality of computing modules, wherein any components with moving parts are exterior to the chassis. | 01-14-2010 |
20100014244 | THERMAL DEVICE FOR HEAT GENERATING SOURCE - A heat sink for dissipating heat from a heat source, includes a base configured to connect with a heat source, and a plurality of fins positioned on the base. A cutout is defined within the plurality of parallel fins. | 01-21-2010 |
20100027215 | FAN MODULE - A fan module of the present invention is disclosed. The fan module is used to be fixed on a first bottom board of a chassis and includes a frame, a circuit board, a plurality of elastic gaskets, a plurality of fixing parts and a plurality of fans. The frame has a second bottom board having a plurality of first openings. The fans are disposed in the frame. The circuit board is fixed onto the frame between the second bottom board and the fans, and electrically connected to the fans. Each of the elastic gaskets is respectively locked at a first opening of the second bottom board and contacts and interferes the first bottom board and the circuit board. In addition, each of the fixing parts respectively goes through a first opening and an elastic gasket and is fixed on the first bottom board of the chassis. | 02-04-2010 |
20100033922 | CONTROLLING A COOLING FAN FOR A STORAGE ARRAY - Some embodiments of the present invention provide a system that controls a cooling fan for a storage array. During operation, an input-output (I/O) metric of the storage array is monitored. Then, the cooling fan is controlled based on the I/O metric. | 02-11-2010 |
20100067194 | HEAT DISSIPATION DEVICE - A heat dissipation device includes a vapor chamber, a heat dissipating fins assembly, a cover and a fan. The vapor chamber is configured to a bent shape. The heat dissipating fins assembly is adhered to a partial surface of the vapor chamber. The cover is connected to the vapor camber. A flow passage is defined between the vapor chamber and the cover. The heat dissipating fins assembly is positioned in the flow passage. The cover defines an opening communicating to the flow passage. The fan is arranged facing to the opening of the cover and other partial surface of the vapor chamber. Therefore, the heat dissipating efficiency can be greatly improved. | 03-18-2010 |
20100073867 | Cooling unit and electronic device - A cooling unit includes: a heat absorbing section which absorbs heat from a heat-producing element; a heat radiating section which defines a ventilation area and radiates the heat into air passing through the ventilation area; and a fan having a blowing opening and blowing air toward the ventilation area from the blowing opening. The blowing opening and the ventilation area are different in size and/or position in a direction intersecting a flow of the air. The cooling unit further includes a filter installed between the blowing opening and the ventilation area to remove foreign substances in the air blown to the ventilation area. The filter has a wall guiding the air to the ventilation area from the blowing opening by connecting the blowing opening and the ventilation area at a part of a portion that is a difference in size and/or position between the blowing opening and the ventilation area. | 03-25-2010 |
20100091448 | Cold Row Encapsulation for Server Farm Cooling System - Apparatuses, methods, and systems directed to efficient cooling of data centers. Some embodiments of the invention allow encapsulation of cold rows through an enclosure and allow server fans to draw cold air from the cold row encapsulation structure to cool servers installed on the server racks. In other particular embodiments, the systems disclosed can be used to mix outside cool air into the cold row encapsulation structure to cool the servers. In some embodiments, the present invention involves using multiple cold row encapsulation structures to cool the servers installed on the racks. | 04-15-2010 |
20100097752 | AIRFLOW INTAKE SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS FOR USE WITH COMPUTER CABINETS - Airflow intake systems for use with computer cabinet air conditioning systems are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a computer system includes a plurality of computer modules and an associated air mover positioned in an interior portion of a computer cabinet. The computer cabinet includes an opening that provides access to the interior portion. In this embodiment, a door or other panel is positioned in front of the opening and is at least partially offset from the opening to define a gap between the panel and the cabinet. Operation of the air mover draws cooling air into the cabinet through the gap, and then drives the cooling air through the cabinet to cool the computer modules. | 04-22-2010 |
20100097753 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR FAN - A mounting apparatus is provided for mounting a fan in a chassis defining an exhaust opening in an end wall thereof. The mounting apparatus includes a frame adapted to receive the fan, and be inserted into or drawn out of the chassis via the exhaust opening. The frame includes at least one resilient lock plate. The at least one resilient lock plate releasably abuts against the end wall of the chassis to prevent the frame sliding out of the chassis. | 04-22-2010 |
20100103608 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS - An information processing apparatus sets a driving keeping voltage for keeping driving of a fan to a voltage that is higher than a voltage that is applied to the fan when the fan is determined not to be rotating after decreasing the voltage that is applied to the fan in a state where the fan is rotating. | 04-29-2010 |
20100110627 | THERMAL MODULE CAPABLE OF DISSIPATING HEAT GENERATED BY A PLURALITY OF HEAT SOURCES AND RELATED COMPUTER SYSTEM - A thermal module includes a base including a first plate having a first side for connecting with a first heat source so as to conduct heat generated by the first heat source, and a second plate connected to the first plate. A height difference is formed between the first plate and the second plate. The second plate includes a second side opposite to the first side of the first plate for connecting with the second heat source so as to conduct heat generated by the second heat source. The thermal module includes a heat-dissipating device connected to the base for dissipating the heat transmitted to the first plate and for dissipating the heat transmitted to the second plate. A height difference is formed between the first heat source and the second heat source, and the base is positioned between the first heat source and the second heat source. | 05-06-2010 |
20100110628 | Apparatus and Method for Enhancing the Maintainability and Cooling of Computer Components on Trays in a Cabinet - A computer system includes a cabinet, a first port mounted on a rear panel of the cabinet, and a tray mounted in the cabinet and having computer components mounted thereon. A front panel of the tray faces outward from a front side of the cabinet opposite the rear panel. The computer system further includes a second port mounted on the front panel of the tray, and a first cable that electrically couples the first port and the second port. The first cable is routed within the cabinet and protrudes from the front side of the cabinet. The first port also remains coupled to the second port as the tray slides outwards from the front side of the cabinet so that the computer components substantially protrude from the front side of the cabinet. The first port and the second port are for at least one of electrical power and network connectivity. | 05-06-2010 |
20100118486 | HEAT-DISSIPATION APPARATUS FOR COMPUTER HOST - A heat-dissipation apparatus for a computer host is provided, particularly a heat-dissipation apparatus disposed on the housing, wherein a fan module and a plurality of lighting components are included. In one embodiment, a flexible circuit board is interconnected therebetween, and disposed surrounded the framework of the fan module. Users may utilize a control switching module to control the fan module and the lighting components. | 05-13-2010 |
20100142143 | COMPUTER CHASSIS FAN MODULES PROVIDING VIBRATION ISOLATION AND PINCH RELEASE - A fan module for use with fan trays or decks within a computer chassis for forced-air cooling. The fan tray typically includes an elongated mounting post, and the fan module is configured to facilitate installation, retention, and removal such as with a single pinch release. The fan module includes first and second fan supports or frames housing cooling fans. The fan supports are spaced apart, and a bridge or living hinge member is positioned between the fan supports and acts to join the frames, e.g., in a resilient and pivotal/hinge manner. The bridge includes a body that is formed of an elastomeric material such as rubber. A retention groove is provided along one side of the bridge body and is configured for receiving and mating with the mounting post of the fan tray with its beveled or inward sloping sidewalls applying a spring or retaining force against the post sidewalls. | 06-10-2010 |
20100165567 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH AN INPUT/OUTPUT MODULE TO BE DRIVEN TO LIFT FOR IMPROVING HEAT DISSIPATION WHEN OPENING THE SCREEN MODULE - A portable electronic device includes a screen module, a main body module, and an input/output module. The screen module is connected with the main body module. The input/output module is electrically connected with the main body module. The input/output module is pivotally connected with the screen module and close to the bottom. When the screen module is rotated relative to the main body module to be opened, the front end of the input/output module is driven to lift to drive the input/output module to be out of a state that the input/output module abuts against the main body module. Therefore, the portable electronic device is easy to be operated. Moreover, the heat dissipation is improved to keep the internal temperature low and reduce energy consumption. | 07-01-2010 |
20100214737 | Extendable heat-dissipating base set for notebook computers - An extendable and retractable heat-dissipating base set for notebooks is disclosed. Wherein, heat-dissipating fans are provided on a bottom base, and an indicator, a switch and power terminals are provided on one side thereof; additionally, movable and extendable boards are provided on two ends of the base set such that the heat-dissipating fans provided within the bottom base can effectively dissipate heat for the notebooks placed thereon, and that the extendable boards can be extended when in use and retracted to reduce an overall size. | 08-26-2010 |
20100214738 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND DISSIPATING STRUCTURE THEREOF - Disclosed herein is a portable electronic device including a main body and a fan. The main body includes two opposite first and second lateral housing surfaces. The first lateral housing surface includes a first air outlet, and the second lateral surface comprising a first air inlet. The fan is disposed within the main body and includes a ventilation outlet and a ventilation inlet. The space layout within the main body includes at least an air channel interconnected between the air inlet and the ventilation inlet, wherein the air channel includes an second air inlet and an second air outlet; furthermore an cross-section of the second air inlet is smaller than an cross-section of the second air outlet. | 08-26-2010 |
20100214739 | DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING HEAT DISSIPATION OF APPARATUS AND APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME - A device for controlling heat dissipation of an apparatus and an apparatus having the same are provided. The apparatus comprises at least one heat radiation component. The device comprises: an ambient temperature sensing unit adapted to obtain an ambient temperature of internal space of the apparatus; a component temperature measuring unit adapted to obtain a local temperature for one of the at least one heat radiation component; and a temperature control unit adapted to select a corresponding temperature control profile based on the ambient temperature, and to obtain a control parameter for controlling the temperature of the apparatus based on the local temperature and the temperature control profile. According to the present invention, it is possible to select different temperature control profiles based on the ambient temperature, ant thus to satisfy both the requirement on system heat dissipation at high temperature and the requirement on noise at room temperature, and to avoid the noise resulted from large change in rotational speeds of fans due to change in the ambient temperature. | 08-26-2010 |
20100226088 | Heat-Dissipation, Connection and Support Structure for Notebook Computer - A heat-dissipation, connection and support structure for a notebook computer is characterized by integration of a heat-dissipation base, a connection device and an angle-adjusting supporting device into one piece, wherein the heat-dissipation base allows the notebook computer to be placed thereon and is provided with a replaceable cooling fan, a fan speed regulating device, at least one adjustable pad, at least one rotatable stopper, a cord compartment cover, an indicator lamp, a switch and various connecting ends. The angle-adjusting supporting device is provided on the backside of the heat-dissipation base for adjusting a supporting angle, so that the structure not only provides heat-dissipation and connection functions, but can also support the notebook computer at various inclination angles. | 09-09-2010 |
20100259889 | Electronic Device - An electronic device is provided, including a processing unit and a G-sensor electrically connected thereto. The G-sensor detects the posture of the electronic device and outputs a measurement signal to the processing unit accordingly. The processing unit produces a thermal control signal according to the measurement signal, so as to reduce heat generated from the electronic device or increase cooling efficiency of the electronic device. | 10-14-2010 |
20100290182 | POWER SUPPLY FAN - A power supply fan, especially for a computer, comprises a fan case for a fan blower, the power supply fan being mounted on a power supply case surrounding a power supply unit and the fan case being at least partially arranged on the power supply case. The power supply fan is dimensioned in such a manner that it extends over at least one edge of a surface on which the power supply fan is fastened in such a manner that the interior of the power supply case and any electronic components adjacent to the power supply unit are supplied with an air stream. | 11-18-2010 |
20100290183 | Insulating Aperture In Printed Circuit Boards - A system contains a temperature sensitive device and a printed circuit board. The temperature sensitive device is coupled to the printed circuit board. An aperture is cut out of the printed circuit board between the temperature sensitive device and a heat generating device to act as an insulator for the temperature sensitive device. | 11-18-2010 |
20100296237 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE ENCLOSURE - An apparatus includes a side plate and a rear plate perpendicular to the side plate. A motherboard is mounted on the side plate. The motherboard has a heat source attached thereon. The rear plate defines a ventilation area. The ventilation and the heat source are located at different heights. A fan is mounted on the ventilation area. The fan inclines towards the plurality of expansion cards. | 11-25-2010 |
20100309623 | INDUSTRIAL COMPUTER - An industrial computer includes a first casing, a second casing, a storage unit, and a heat dissipation unit. The second casing and the first casing form a closed casing, and outside of the second casing has a containing area. The storage unit is disposed in the closed casing, contacts the second casing, and corresponds to the containing area. The heat dissipation unit is disposed at the containing area. | 12-09-2010 |
20100309624 | INDUSTRIAL COMPUTER - An industrial computer includes a first casing, a second casing, a storage unit, a cover, and a heat dissipation unit. The second casing and the first casing form a closed casing, and the outside of the second casing has a containing area. The storage unit is disposed at the containing area. The cover is removably assembled at the second casing to cover the containing area and contact the storage unit. The heat dissipation unit is disposed at the cover. | 12-09-2010 |
20100315771 | CHASSIS - A chassis includes a main box body. The said main box body includes a back panel, an upper cover panel, a lower cover panel, a left side panel and a right side panel connected with each other. An upper single panel slideway and a lower single panel slideway are provided in the main box body for fixing single panels. A fan is provided on the top of the main box body. A power distribution unit is provided on the bottom of the main box body. A connection portion is provided in the chassis for connecting the fan and the power distribution unit. The connection portion is a groove provided from the top to the bottom of the side panel for holding acable or two holes provided on the upper and the lower locations of the side panel for guiding the cable. | 12-16-2010 |
20100321881 | Computer Systems And Related Methods For Cooling Such Systems - Methods for cooling computer systems are provided, in which the computer system has a processor and a fan. An exemplary method comprises: determining a temperature threshold for operating the fan at greater than low speed; determining a temperature of the computer system; and throttling the processor if the temperature corresponds to the temperature threshold for operating the fan at greater than low speed. Systems also are provided. | 12-23-2010 |
20110007474 | COMBINED COMPUTER DEVICE AND FACILITY AIR PURIFICATION - High efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter technology is utilized to purify facility air as well as the air utilized to cool a computer device, combining these functions into a single system to provide cost and energy savings. | 01-13-2011 |
20110013358 | HEAT-DISSIPATING SEAT FOR NOTEBOOK COMPUTERS - A heat-dissipating seat for exclusive use with notebook computers is provided. A cooling fan is provided in a base plate of the heat-dissipating seat. The base plate is bilaterally provided with retractable extension bars for expanding the base plate. Each of the extension bars has an end fixedly provided with a rotatable leg. The heat-dissipating seat has a compact, intricate design that allows easy portability. | 01-20-2011 |
20110026220 | PROVIDING COOLING TO A COMPUTER SYSTEM VIA A PEDESTAL HAVING A COOLING FAN - A computer system detects that it is coupled to a pedestal having a cooling fan. The computer system signals the cooling fan of the pedestal to operate, and signals cooling fans within the computer system to operate at lower rotational speeds having lower acoustic levels. | 02-03-2011 |
20110026221 | FAN FOR COMPUTER ELEMENT IN THE SERVICE POSITION - A system comprises a computer element ( | 02-03-2011 |
20110051357 | SYSTEM FOR MINIMIZING MECHANICAL AND ACOUSTICAL FAN NOISE COUPLING - A system and method of spread-spectrum fan control for an air-cooled system is provided for reducing the vibrational and acoustical noise associated with the air-cooled system. The method includes generating a first control signal that controls a blade-passing frequency of a first cooling fan and a second control signal that controls a blade-passing frequency of a second cooling fan, wherein the first and second control signals may be pulse width modulated (“PWM”) signals. One or more noise generators independently vary duty cycles for the first and second PWM signals within a range around respective first and second blade-passing frequency set points. As a result, the blade-passing frequencies for the first and second cooling fans are independently and randomly modulated within a range around the respective first and second blade-passing frequency set points. | 03-03-2011 |
20110051358 | REMOVABLE AIRFLOW GUIDE ASSEMBLY FOR A COMPUTER SYSTEM - In accordance with at least some embodiments, a computer system include a chassis and a main airflow channel within the chassis. The computer system also includes multiple processors and multiple memory banks positioned in the main airflow channel. The computer system also includes a removable airflow guide assembly installed in the main airflow channel, wherein the removable airflow guide assembly divides the main airflow channel into a processor-side airflow channel and a memory-side airflow channel. | 03-03-2011 |
20110051359 | Laptop Computer Support - Articles for supporting a computer on a user's lap, for cooling the computer, and for isolating the user from heat from the computer. Different embodiments may include a top surface for contacting the computer, a bottom surface for contacting the user's lap, a hollow area, a top aperture through the top surface to the hollow area, a fan, or a combination thereof. The top surface may be at an acute angle to the bottom surface, the fan may include an electric motor powered through a USB cable, or both, as examples. Various embodiments may include at least one side opening or rear opening to the hollow area to allow air to circulate, a foam portion, fabric covering the foam, a plastic portion which provides increased stiffness, or a combination thereof. | 03-03-2011 |
20110063795 | COMPUTER DEVICE WITH LOW ACOUSTIC NOISE - A computer system includes a chassis with a fan installed therein, a cover plate adapted to be attached to the chassis, and a noise absorber attached to the cover plate. The fan is capable of generating an amount of air flow for cooling at least a component in the chassis. The noise absorber includes a plurality of protrusions facing the fan and capable of damping the air flow that impacts the cover plate and decreasing an acoustic noise level of the computer system. | 03-17-2011 |
20110075354 | FAN DELAY CONTROLLING APPARATUS - A fan delay controlling apparatus includes a connector connected to a fan of an electronic device, a power supplying module connected to the connector, and a power controlling module connected to the power supplying module. The power supplying module is connected to a fan power source and a stand-by power source. The power controlling module controls the power supplying module supply power to the fan when the electronic device including the fan powers off until an ambient temperature is lower than a predetermined value. | 03-31-2011 |
20110090642 | Heat Dissipation Device - A heat dissipation device which is assembled in a computer case is primarily constituted by a cooling fan, a circuit drive unit, an MCU (Microcontroller Unit) chip and a light emitting unit. The MCU chip is used to detect a power load of a power supply, and the circuit drive unit is used to drive the light emitting unit to produce a change of various light colors, according to a result of detection; this allows a user to identify a power load and output of the power supply by watching directly. | 04-21-2011 |
20110090643 | COMPUTER SYSTEM - A computer system includes a cover and a chassis. The chassis includes a bottom plate parallel to the cover, a first side plate, and a second side plate corresponding to the first side plate. A motherboard and a power supply are fixed on the bottom plate. The power supply is adjacent to the first side plate. The motherboard includes a first heat generating component. The power supply includes a first fan module. A second fan module is secured on the first heat generating component. A first airflow inlet is defined in the first fan module. A second airflow inlet is defined in the second fan module. The first and second airflow inlets are perpendicular to the bottom plate. A third airflow inlet is defined in the cover. The second airflow inlet is located between the first heat generating component and the second side plate. | 04-21-2011 |
20110103006 | Infrared energy powered cooling apparatus and computer chassis comprising same - A computer system has a chassis, a plurality of interconnected panels mounted on the chassis in a manner defining an interior space at least partially encompassed by the panels, a circuit assembly, an electrically-powered fan within the interior space, and an energy conversion device mounted within the interior space. One or more of the panels has an airflow opening therein. The circuit assembly is mounted on the chassis within the interior space and includes a heat generating system component. The heat generating system component includes a surface from which energy in the infrared (IR) electromagnetic spectrum is emitted during operation thereof. The energy conversion device is configured for converting the emitted infrared energy to electrical energy and is electrically connected to the electrically-powered fan for providing the electrical energy thereto. | 05-05-2011 |
20110103007 | HEAT DISSIPATING MODULE CAPABLE OF ADJUSTING A VENT AND RELATED COMPUTER SYSTEM - A heat dissipating module includes a detecting component and a ventilation device. The ventilation device includes a housing whereon an opening is formed, at least one vane covering on the opening in a movable manner, and a driving unit electrically connected to the vane for driving the vane to move relative to the opening so as to adjust an aperture between the vane and the opening. The heat dissipating module further includes a fan for inhaling or exhaling airflow through the opening of the ventilation device, and a control unit electrically connected to the detecting component, the ventilation device, and the fan for controlling the driving unit to drive the fan to move relative to the opening according to a detecting result of the detecting component. | 05-05-2011 |
20110103008 | Fan Control System and Method for a Computer System Available at Different Altitudes - A fan control system for a computer system at the different altitudes is provided. The fan control system includes a current detector and a controller. The current sensing circuit detects a current of a fan at full speed. The controller outputs a control signal for controlling the fan within the computer system according to the fan current. | 05-05-2011 |
20110103009 | COMPUTER BAY COOLING DEVICE AND COMPUTER EQUIPMENT COMPRISING SAME - This cooling device ( | 05-05-2011 |
20110116226 | SERVER CHASSIS - A server chassis having a low-profile characteristic is disclosed to include a chassis shell, which defines an accommodation chamber that accommodates an electronic device and a motherboard, a fan module located on one open side of the accommodation chamber in the chassis shell and defining a mounting space in the accommodation chamber, and a connector module, which includes a housing movable in and out of the mounting space inside the chassis shell and locked to the chassis shell with screws, a plurality of peripheral apparatuses carried in the housing of the connector module and an adapter board mounted on the rear side of the housing for the connection of the electronic device, the electric fans and the peripheral apparatuses. | 05-19-2011 |
20110122571 | Synthetic Air Jet Cooling System - A synthetic air jet cooling system includes a first component. A fan is in fluid communication with the first component. A synthetic air jet is located adjacent the first component. A thermal management engine is coupled to the first component, the fan, and the synthetic air jet. The thermal management engine is operable to receive a first component operating condition, compare the first component operating condition to a target operating condition, and increase a fan fluid flow rate from the fan and a synthetic air jet fluid flow rate from the synthetic air jet in order to reduce the difference between the first component operating condition the target operating condition. The thermal management engine increases the synthetic air jet fluid flow rate from the synthetic air jet to a predetermined synthetic air jet fluid flow rate prior to increasing the fan fluid flow rate from the fan in order to provide improvements in power consumption, airflow, and acoustics. | 05-26-2011 |
20110122572 | HEAT DISSIPATION SYSTEM AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SYSTEM - A heat dissipation system dissipating heat from a server includes a plurality of fans mounted on a server by a fan holder. Each fan has an inlet and an outlet. The fan holder has a framework attached to one of outer sides of the server and accommodating the fans therein. The inlets or the outlets communicate with the server through the fan holder to enable the fans to generate airflow into or out of the server. | 05-26-2011 |
20110122573 | COMPUTER SERVER SYSTEM AND SERVER THEREOF - A server of a computer server system includes an enclosure and a fan module located outside the enclosure. The enclosure includes a sidewall defining a plurality of ventilating holes therein. The fan module includes a tray and a fan mounted on the tray. The fan module is pivotally mounted relative to the sidewall of the enclosure, and the fan module is capable of being pivoted from a horizontal state to a vertical state relative to the server. | 05-26-2011 |
20110128699 | COOLING SERVERS IN A DATA CENTER USING FANS EXTERNAL TO SERVERS - To avoid the need to operate in-chassis fans to cool rack-mounted servers in a data center, the data center is arranged into a hot aisle and a cold aisle. The cold aisle is adjacent to a first side of the rack mounted servers and receives cold air from a cold air supply unit. The hot aisle is adjacent to a second side of the rack-mounted servers and has a lower pressure than the cold aisle. Because of the pressure difference between the cold aisle and the hot aisle, cold air flows through the rack-mounted servers, cooling electronic equipment therein, into the hot aisle. Control systems are used to obtain sufficient cooling. | 06-02-2011 |
20110128700 | COMPUTER ENCLOSURE - A computer enclosure includes a casing defining a ventilation hole at one side thereof, a power supply and a cooling fan received in the casing. Heat generated by the power supply is taken out by an airflow generated by the cooling fan to an outside of the casing via the ventilation hole. At least one cover sheet covers the ventilation hole of the casing. One side of the cover sheet is pivotally connected to the casing so that the cover sheet is rotatable with respect to the casing. When the cooling fan works, an airflow produced by the cooling fan flows to the ventilation hole and pushes the cover sheet to rotate with respect to the casing, and thus the ventilation hole is exposed; when the cooling fan ceases to work, the cover sheet falls off due to a weight thereof and the cover sheet fully covers the ventilation hole. | 06-02-2011 |
20110134605 | HEAT-DISSIPATING HOLE MECHANISM CAPABLE OF ADJUSTING AIRFLOW RATE AND PORTABLE COMPUTER DEVICE THEREOF - A heat-dissipating hole mechanism includes a vent structure and an adjusting pad. An opening is formed on the vent structure. The vent structure is used for guiding airflow from a fan to pass through the opening. The adjusting pad is removably disposed on the opening of the vent structure. A railing structure is formed on the adjusting pad. The railing structure is used for covering the opening so as to adjust a flow rate of the airflow. | 06-09-2011 |
20110141687 | AIRFLOW SHIELDING DEVICE AND COMPUTER SYSTEM EMPLOYING THE AIRFLOW SHIELDING DEVICE - An airflow shielding device is configured for being secured to fan and includes a first member, a second member, and a plurality of shielding pieces. The first member defines a first through opening. The second member defines a second through opening corresponding to the first through opening. The shielding pieces are rotatably secured between the first member and the second member and rotate between a closed position, where the shielding pieces cover the first through opening, and an open position, where the shielding pieces are located so that air can flow through the first and second through openings. | 06-16-2011 |
20110149506 | ADJUSTABLE MOUNTING BRACKET FOR A COMPUTER COMPONENT - A bracket, computer component and method for connecting to connection points associated with a socket on a computer circuit board are provided. The bracket and computer component have a mounting device including a fastener connectable to one of the connection points and positioned on a mounting flange. The mounting device is adjustable relative to the mounting flange from a first position on the mounting flange to a second position to allow the bracket and computer component to be used in conjunction with a number of different types of sockets. | 06-23-2011 |
20110149507 | COMPUTER SYSTEM - A computer system includes a chassis, a fan bracket and an air duct. The fan bracket is configured for receiving a fan and secured in the chassis. A retaining flange is located on the fan bracket. The air duct is secured in the chassis and includes a top portion and two side portions connected to the top portion. A locking block is located between the two side portions and defines a slit that receives the retaining flange. The air duct directs airflow through the fan bracket. | 06-23-2011 |
20110149508 | Anti-Vibration Rack with Anti-Vibration Server Slide Rail Module - A novel apparatus and system for dampening vibrational forces from servers and electronic components is provided. According to one embodiment, the present invention generally provides a rack for dampening vibration including: at least two elongated structural members, at least two elongated base members, at least one opening along the length of each of the at least two elongated members, at least two cross bar supports, wherein each one of the at least two cross bar supports is coupled to at least one of the at least two elongated structural members; and at least two anti-vibration modules coupled to each of the at least two cross bar supports, wherein the at least two anti-vibration modules are loaded by exerting a force on the anti-vibration modules. In one embodiment, the cross bar housings contacts the cross bar support to provide additional support. | 06-23-2011 |
20110157815 | SERVER STRUCTURE WITH A REPLACEABLE HEAT-DISSIPATING MODULE - A server structure with a replaceable heat-dissipating module comprises at least one heat-dissipating module receiving slot and at least one heat-dissipating module. The heat-dissipating module receiving slot is provided in a case and has two lateral walls each provided with a sliding groove. The heat-dissipating module further comprises a heat-dissipating element and two side boards. The two side boards are located at two sides of the heat-dissipating element for engaging with the sliding grooves, respectively, so that the heat-dissipating module receiving slot replaceably receives the heat-dissipating module therein. | 06-30-2011 |
20110157816 | SMALL-SIZED COMPUTER HOST - A computer host includes a enclosure, a circuit board, and a cooling assembly. The enclosure includes a first sidewall and a second sidewall opposite to the first sidewall. The first sidewall defines a plurality of vents. The circuit board is received in the enclosure. A central processing unit and at least one memory chip are plugged into corresponding slots of the circuit board. The cooling assembly includes at least one fan and an airflow guide. The at least one fan is positioned adjacent to the second sidewall and is aligned with the vents. Each of the at least one fan defines an outlet. The airflow guide is positioned on the circuit board with the outlet of the fan being sealed with edges defining entrances of the airflow guide. | 06-30-2011 |
20110157817 | MOUNTING APPARATUS AND COMPUTER SYSTEM FOR HEAT DISSIPATING MEMBER - A mounting apparatus includes a bracket and a locking member. The bracket includes two securing plates, and each securing plate defines a positioning hole. The locking member is configured for being secured to a heat dissipating member and includes a board body and two locking portions located on the board body. The two locking portions engage in the positioning holes from outside of the bracket, and each securing plate is positioned between the board body and each locking portion. | 06-30-2011 |
20110157818 | SERVER CABINET, SERVER SYSTEM AND DATA CENTER - An exemplary data center includes two server systems arranged back to back. Each server system includes a server cabinet, a rail system, at least two servers and a fan module. The servers are accommodated in the server cabinet. The fan module is located at a rear side of the two servers and perpendicular to the servers to provide a horizontal airflow to cool the servers. The fan module is capable of rolling on the rail system between a rear side and a front side of the server cabinet to interchange between a vertical state and a horizontal state. Assembly or disassembly of the fan module is performed from the front side of the server cabinet where there is a greater amount of workspace. | 06-30-2011 |
20110194245 | SERVER - A server is disclosed, which includes two dividing plates disposed between the side plates, several rails disposed on the side plates and the dividing plates, at least one adapter board module, and several main boards. The dividing plates are parallel to the side plates. Each dividing plate has a position pin. The rails are parallel to the bottom plate. The main boards are slid in the rails. The adapter board module has a support piece and an adapter board. The support piece has position holes to be coupled to the position pins and fix the adapter board module on the dividing plates. The adapter board is disposed on the support piece and has two first gold finger interfaces. Each main board has a second gold finger interface. The first gold finger interfaces are coupled to the second gold finger interfaces, thereby each adapter board is connected to two main boards. | 08-11-2011 |
20110222237 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS PROVIDED WITH COOLING STRUCTURE - An electronic apparatus includes a first chamber in which a heat generator is arranged and a second chamber separated with a partition from the first chamber. The electronic apparatus is provided with a first cabinet having the partition and an isolation wall that encloses to seal the first chamber, a second cabinet enclosing the second chamber and having an intake port and an exhaust port, a thermoconductive member arranged in the first chamber and connected thermally to the heat generator and to the partition, a heat collecting-radiating member arranged in the second chamber and connected thermally to the partition, and an air blower arranged in the second chamber so as to circulate the air in the second chamber. | 09-15-2011 |
20110228471 | FAN CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - One embodiment provides a system for controlling one or more pulse width modulated (PWM) fans. The system can include a control system configured to provide a voltage control signal corresponding to a DC output voltage for the one or more PWM fans. A variable DC voltage source is configured to supply the DC output voltage to the plurality of fans at one of at least two different DC voltages based on the voltage control signal. The DC output voltage from the variable DC voltage source is separate from a PWM control signal that is also supplied to the PWM fans. | 09-22-2011 |
20110235269 | HEAT DISSIPATION DEVICE - A heat dissipation device positioned in a computer case, includes a fan, a plate positioned between the computer case and the fan, at least one motor contiguous with the fan, a motor driver, a fan driver, at least one temperature sensor sensing the temperature in the computer case, and a controller. The fan defines an air outlet facing the computer case. The plate is slidable relative to the air outlet to open or close the air outlet. The motor is configured for moving the plate. The motor driver is configured for driving the motor to work. The fan driver is configured for driving the fan to rotate. When the sensed temperature is higher than a preset threshold temperature, the controller controls the motor to move the plate from the air outlet, and controls the fan to rotate. | 09-29-2011 |
20110255238 | FAN HOLDER - A fan holder includes a casing structure having a first side and a second side. The casing structure includes a base, fan compartments extending from the base, and cable channels extending from the first side to the second side within the base. Each of the cable channels is configured to removably secure at least one of a plurality of cables. | 10-20-2011 |
20110255239 | Single Rotor Ducted Fan - In accordance with at least some embodiments, a single rotor ducted fan is disclosed. The single rotor ducted fan comprises a duct having an intake diameter and an impeller having a hub with blades that extend radially from the hub. The blades have a maximum tip diameter. The bellmouth diameter is less than the maximum tip diameter. | 10-20-2011 |
20110267769 | SUPPLEMENTARY COOLING SYSTEM - A supplementary cooling system is provided for cooling a computing system. An apparatus may comprise a computing system and a docking system. The computing system has a cooling area and a fan area which is partionable from the cooling area. The docking system has a fan and an airflow outlet which is operably connected to the fan. | 11-03-2011 |
20110273840 | SERVER AND COOLER MODUEL ARRANGEMENT - A server and cooler module arrangement includes a server accommodating a stack of an operating system and an electronic device in an accommodation chamber therein at one side and an access device unit in the accommodation chamber at an opposite side, and a cooler module, which comprises a rack mounted in a partition way in the accommodation chamber between the stack of operating system and electronic device and the access device unit and a plurality of fans respectively adjustably mounted in respective open frames at different elevations and adapted for drawing air or sending air toward different heat sources in the operating system, the electronic device and the access device unit for quick dissipation of waste heat. | 11-10-2011 |
20110273841 | FAN FOR COOLING MULTIPLE PROCESSORS HOUSED IN A SUB-CHASSIS - A chassis comprises a printed circuit board (PCB) and a sub-chassis housing multiple processors that couple to the PCB. The sub-chassis is disposed above and parallel to the PCB. The multiple processors are cooled by a fan disposed on the sub-chassis. | 11-10-2011 |
20110286176 | MODULE FOR A TELECOMMUNICATIONS SUBRACK AND A TELECOMMUNICATIONS SUBRACK - A module for a telecommunications subrack as well as a telecommunication subrack are disclosed. The module is a horizontal plug in unit including a power part that includes power filtering functions for securing power feed to a backplane of the subrack as well as to a number of fans also arranged on the module for cooling of the subrack. The module also includes connectors arranged in the rear of the module for connecting the module to the backplane as well as connectors arranged in the front of the module for accommodating power cables. The telecommunications subrack includes a cage configured to accommodate cards, an air intake with filter and two or more removably mounted modules. Each of these modules includes a power part that includes power filtering functions for securing power feed for the subrack, input connectors arranged in the front of the module for accommodating power cables, fans for cooling of the subrack, and output connectors for connecting the module to a backplane of the subrack. The subrack further includes a backplane configured to distribute power and signaling to the cards and having connectors for connecting to the modules. | 11-24-2011 |
20110304981 | COMPUTER SERVER SYSTEM AND COMPUTER SERVER THEREOF - An exemplary computer server system includes a cabinet and a server mounted in the cabinet. The servers includes a casing, an electronic component mounted in the casing, a heat dissipation device for dissipating heat generated by the electronic component, and a fan module. The heat dissipation device includes a heat absorption portion and a heat dissipation portion. The heat absorption portion is arranged in the enclosure to absorb the heat generated by the electronic component. The heat dissipation portion is arranged between the enclosure and the fan module to dissipate the heat transferred to an outside of the enclosure. | 12-15-2011 |
20110304982 | SELF-CLEANING COMPUTER - An exemplary self-cleaning computer includes an enclosure defining an air inlet therein, a control processing unit (CPU) received in the enclosure, a vibration element mounted on the enclosure, and a control device electrically connected between the CPU and the vibration element. The control device is configured to direct the vibration element to vibrate when the computer is in a particular predefined state, and thereby the enclosure is agitated and clogged dust dislodges therefrom. | 12-15-2011 |
20110317357 | COOLING SYSTEM FOR INFORMATION DEVICE - To cool a blade type server disposed in an air-conditioned room, the following arrangements are made. The first is at least one shell having a ventilation passage disposed in the air-conditioned room. The second is, the following are disposed in a ventilation passage: racks, in which blade type servers earch composed of a case with slim boards housed therein are stacked; cooling coils each having a coolant passage and a cooling fin and cooling a passing air; and at least one fan unit having axial-flow fans placed therein and producing air curents in one direction. The third is the fan unit forces a cooling air to flow in one direction in the ventilation passage thereby to cool the servers in the racks. The cooling coils and racks are dispossed alternately so that warmed cooling air after passing through the rack is cooled by the cooling coil and then cools the next rack. | 12-29-2011 |
20120002368 | INTEGRATED CROSSFLOW BLOWER MOTOR APPARATUS AND SYSTEM - Some embodiments of an apparatus and system are described for a crossflow blower motor. An apparatus may comprise one or more motors operative to control a crossflow blower. The one or more motors may comprise one or more stator assemblies having a stator coil and a bent stator. The one or more motors may be configured to control a crossflow blower arranged to generate a flow of air in a direction substantially perpendicular to an axis of rotation of the crossflow blower. Other embodiments are described. | 01-05-2012 |
20120008276 | AIR DUCT AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - An exemplary electronic device includes a circuit board, an air duct and a cooling fan. The circuit board includes a first electronic component and a second electronic component formed thereon. The air duct defines a first air vent and a second air vent at opposite ends thereof. The cooling fan is located on the circuit board and faces the second air vent. The first electronic component is disposed in the air duct. The second electronic component is disposed outside the air duct and adjacent to the air duct. The air duct defines an opening therethrough corresponding to the second electronic component. | 01-12-2012 |
20120020014 | DATA CENTER AND SERVER MODULE OF THE SAME - A data center includes a server module. The server module includes a housing, and a number of heat-generating elements arranged in the housing. The housing includes a front wall, a back wall, and left and right sidewalls. When the server module runs, cool air comes into the housing through the front wall and the back wall, for cooling the heat elements, then the heated air in the housing is vented out of the housing through the left and right sidewalls by a number of fans. | 01-26-2012 |
20120020015 | COMPUTER CASE WITH DEHUMIDIFICATION - An exemplary computer case includes an external shell, a circuit board received in the external shell, and a dehumidification device. The circuit board includes a PCI socket providing an auxiliary power supply when the computer shuts down but the computer case retains electrical connection with an external AC power source. The dehumidification device includes a dehumidification card received in the PCI socket for obtaining the auxiliary power supply therefrom and a remote device. The dehumidification card includes a fan for generating airflow to remove moisture from the computer case and a sensor detecting a humidity inside the computer case. The remote device includes a display unit for displaying the result. When the humidity exceeds a predetermined value, the computer is not powered up until the fan evacuates the excess moisture from the computer case and the humidity falls below the predetermined value. | 01-26-2012 |
20120020016 | TOWER COMPUTER SYSTEM - A tower computer system includes a tower chassis; a mounting assembly installed at a middle section of a widthwise surface of the tower chassis and coupled to internal sides of the front and rear racks to form a vertical connecting board for providing a longitudinally perpendicular fixing position to a predetermined board, and acting as a longitudinal corresponding line formed by connecting the front rack to the rear rack for the connecting board of the mounting assembly, such that the transverse widthwise surface of the tower chassis is separated into a first assembling chamber with an opening aligned towards the left side and a second assembling chamber with an opening aligned towards the right side; and a first electric connection port, disposed in a vertical direction on the rear rack and at a position proximate to the mounting assembly, and situated in an area inside the first assembling chamber. | 01-26-2012 |
20120026677 | Dual operation centrifugal fan apparatus and methods of using same - Dual operation centrifugal fan apparatus and methods of operating same that may be used, for example, to cool the internal heat-generating components of an information handling system or other device. The dual operation centrifugal fan apparatus may be implemented in one embodiment as a self-cleaning blower apparatus that is operated in a first normal cooling direction to dissipate heat from internal components of an information handling system, and operated in second cleaning direction to reverse airflow and expel accumulated dust from the interior of the information handling system. | 02-02-2012 |
20120026678 | Fan Mounting System - A fan mounting system includes a fan chassis defining a plurality of fan housings. A guide member is located on the fan chassis. At least one board support member extends from the fan chassis and is operable to extend through a board to engage an Information Handling System (IHS) chassis when the fan chassis is positioned in the IHS chassis. An IHS chassis cover anchor is located on the fan chassis and is operable to engage an IHS chassis cover and secure the IHS chassis cover to the IHS chassis when the fan chassis is coupled to the IHS chassis. | 02-02-2012 |
20120033376 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR FAN - A mounting apparatus includes a first bracket and a second bracket. Two guides are located on the first bracket. A locking block is located on the first bracket between the two guides. The second bracket receives a first fan. Two sliding portions are located on the second bracket and engaged with the two guides. A latch is resiliently deformable and located on the second bracket between the two sliding portions. A plurality of receiving holes is defined in the latch. The second bracket is slidable between the two guides relative to the first bracket. The locking block is can engage in the plurality of receiving holes to secure the first bracket to the second bracket in a plurality of positions. | 02-09-2012 |
20120057297 | HEAT DISSIPATION IN COMPUTING DEVICE - A computing device is disclosed. The computing device includes a shock mount assembly that is configured to provide impact absorption to sensitive components such as a display and an optical disk drive. The computing device also includes an enclosureless optical disk drive that is housed by an enclosure and other structures of the computing device. The computing device further includes a heat transfer system that removes heat from a heat producing element of the computing device. The heat transfer system is configured to thermally couple the heat producing element to a structural member of the computing device so as to sink heat through the structural member, which generally has a large surface area for dissipating the heat. | 03-08-2012 |
20120075794 | CONTAINER DATA CENTER WITH POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM - A container data center includes a power storage device, a power distribution device, a number of server systems, a portable container, and a number of power supply systems each connected between two opposite server systems in two rows. The power supply system includes a blower, a number of wind turbines, and a generator. Cooled air is blown to rotate the wind turbines by the blower, to generate mechanical energy. The generator receives the mechanical energy from the wind turbines and converts the received mechanical energy to electricity, and provides the converted electricity to the power storage device or the power distribution device. | 03-29-2012 |
20120075795 | Modular Re-Configurable Computers and Storage Systems and Methods - In at least one embodiment, the invention includes a modular re-configurable computer and storage system and method of configuring the system. The system includes a chassis having a plurality of slots for blocks that in at least one embodiment include processor blocks, storage blocks, power blocks, communications blocks, cooling blocks, application service blocks such as cloud blocks, and special-purpose blocks. In a further embodiment, the chassis includes at least one wiring harness with a plurality of connection points for any blocks present in the chassis to facilitate communication, power, and user interaction. | 03-29-2012 |
20120087087 | Method And Device For Controlling An Air Conditioning System For Data Processing Facilities - The invention relates to a method for controlling an air conditioning system for a data processing facility that comprises at least one row of server switch cabinets, wherein the row of server switch cabinets bounds a cold aisle that is sealed off from a hot aisle facing away from the cold aisle side, wherein hot air is drawn in, cooled, and blown into the cold aisle by at least one air conditioner, and wherein cold air is drawn out of the cold aisle and fed into the hot aisle or into the surrounding space by at least one of the server switch cabinets. The invention further relates to a corresponding device for performing the method. According to the invention, the control of the air supply rate of the air conditioner is performed by means of a pressure controller, wherein a measured pressure difference between a pressure sensor in the cold aisle or in the hot aisle and a pressure sensor in the surrounding space outside the cold aisle or the hot aisle is used as an input variable of the pressure controller. The device comprises a control unit for performing the method. Using the method and the device, optimal and at the same time energy-saving cooling of such data processing facilities can be provided. In addition, the operational reliability is increased, because failures or defects in the air supply can be detected directly. | 04-12-2012 |
20120106072 | DRIVING APPARATUS FOR SENSORLESS FAN MOTOR - A BEMF detection circuit generates a rotation detection signal indicating a comparison result between electromotive force voltages V | 05-03-2012 |
20120113587 | DUAL CPU AND HEAT DISSIPATING STRUCTURE THEREOF - A dual CPU and its heat dissipating structure are applied to a heat dissipating module installed on a dual-CPU computer device, and CPUs are arranged alternately with each other on a motherboard, and the heat dissipating modules are installed at positions of the CPUs, such that the alternately arranged heat dissipating modules can prevent interferences by external cold air, and a heat source produced by the CPUs can be conducted and dissipated to the outside to prevent the heat source form remaining at the surrounding of the CPUs and related components installed on the motherboard to achieve an excellent heat dissipating efficiency. | 05-10-2012 |
20120113588 | FLOW RECTIFYING COOLING APPARATUS AND A METHOD FOR RECTIFYING FLOW IN A COOLING APPARATUS - A cooling apparatus comprising an impeller, a housing that encloses the impeller, an inlet opening formed between the hosing and impeller and a projection formed on the housing that extends from the housing towards the impeller. | 05-10-2012 |
20120120596 | Air cooling architecture for network switch chassis with orthogonal midplane - A network switch chassis provides a linear, front-to-rear air flow path for cooling first and second orthogonally oriented arrays of parallel circuit boards connected by a midplane. Air is drawn into the front of the chassis and passes in a straight path over the first array of circuit boards, through air openings in the midplane, over the second array of circuit boards, and out the rear of the chassis. Resilience against service interruption due to fan failure is achieved with multiple fans cooling each circuit board. | 05-17-2012 |
20120140406 | CONFIGURABLE FAN UNIT - In order to increase the flexibility of the positioning of a stacked computer system within a data center, a removable fan unit is positioned within the computer system. The removable fan unit includes a fan housing that supports a fan electrically connected to a connector extending from a side of the fan housing. The connector of the removable fan unit may be electrically connected to a computer system-side connector in a first orientation to move air through the computer system in a first direction. The connector or another connector of the removable fan unit may be electrically connected to another or the same computer system-side connector in a second orientation to move air through the computer system in a second direction. | 06-07-2012 |
20120147551 | SERVER CABINET - A server cabinet for receiving a number of servers includes a top plate, a bottom plate, a left side plate, a right side plate, a front side plate, and a rear side plate cooperatively defining a receiving space for receiving the servers. The server cabinet defines a first channel and a second channel in the receiving space. The top plate defines an inlet port communicating with the first channel, and an outlet port communicating with the second channel. Cold air blows from the inlet port into the first channel of the server cabinet, flows through the servers and to the second channel, and flows out from the outlet port for dissipating heat generated by the servers. | 06-14-2012 |
20120155016 | MOTHERBOARD WITH FAN CONTROL CIRCUIT - A motherboard includes a first connector, a fan device comprising a fan and a second connector connected to the fan, and a fan control circuit. The fan control circuit includes a primary power terminal connected to a first power terminal of the motherboard, a standby power terminal connected to a second power terminal of the motherboard, a voltage output terminal, and a detection terminal connected to a power state signal terminal of the motherboard to receive a power state signal. When the motherboard is turned off, the fan control circuit is configured to output the voltage of the second power terminal of the motherboard to the power terminal of the fan for a predetermined time according to the power state signal, to make the standby power terminal supply a working voltage to the fan to maintain its rotation for the predetermined duration. | 06-21-2012 |
20120155017 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH FAN - An electronic device includes a cage and a fan module. The cage includes a mounting plate defining a ventilation hole. A positioning portion is located in the ventilation hole. A restriction is located on an inner surface of the positioning portion. The height of the restriction is such as to strictly require the fan module to be in the correct orientation when it is fitted to the electronic device. | 06-21-2012 |
20120162904 | SERVER RACK AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEM INCORPORATING THE SAME - An exemplary server rack includes a box adapted for receiving a plurality of servers therein, a plurality of pivoting members pivotally connected to the box; and a plurality of covers fixed to the pivoting members respectively. The box includes a front board and a back board opposite to the front board. The front board and the back board both define a plurality of though holes adapted for airflow to pass therethrough. Each cover is operable to pivot relative to the box via the corresponding pivoting member, and thereby cover some of the through holes of the front board of the box. | 06-28-2012 |
20120162905 | FAN MODULE HAVING DUST-COLLECTING FUNCTION AND DUST-COLLECTING UNIT FOR THE SAME - Disclosed is a fan module used in electronic equipment and the like. The fan module of the present invention comprises: a dust-collecting part which has an air-suction port and an air-discharge port, and which has a rotational region forming a passage linking the air-suction port to the air-discharge port and has a dust-collection box for collecting dust and detritus rotating in the rotational region; and a fan which is joined to one side of the dust-collecting part and makes air flow into the rotational region. The present invention can use centrifugal force to effectively remove various forms of dust and detritus contained in the air which flows into the casings of electronic equipment, household appliances and the like due to the action of a fan. Further, since a filter is not used, there is the advantage that the cooling efficiency is not reduced by the dust collection as the smooth flow of the air being sucked in is not disturbed. Further, from the long-term point of view, the thermal efficiency of electronic equipment and the like can be substantially improved as the amount of dust and detritus accumulated inside electronic equipment is minimised. | 06-28-2012 |
20120170208 | RACKABLE SERVER SYSTEM - A rackable server system includes a rack, a fan assembly mounted to a rear of the rack, and a number of server units slidably mounted in the rack. The fan assembly includes a frame defining a number of air passages, a number of door plates mounted to the frame and correspondingly arranged in the passages, and a number of fans fixed to a rear of the frame. The air passages are correspondingly aligned with the fans. The server units are correspondingly aligned with the air passages and resist against the door plates to pivot the door plates, thereby uncovering the air passages. | 07-05-2012 |
20120170209 | HEAT DISSIPATING DEVICE AND PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - A portable electronic device, which including a casing, a circuit board, a fan and a heat dissipating device, is disclosed. The circuit board is disposed in the casing and includes at least one electronic component thereon. The fan is disposed in the casing. The heat dissipating device is disposed in the casing and near the side of an air outlet of the fan. Gaps formed between the outer surfaces of the heat dissipating device and the inner surfaces of the casing as air flow channels. The portable electronic device isolates heat conducted to the casing of the portable electronic device via the gaps. | 07-05-2012 |
20120218707 | COOLING FAN CONTROL SYSTEM - In order to adequately but not excessively or unnecessarily cool heat generating electrical components and decrease the noise produced by fans used to cool the heat generating electrical components in an electrical hardware system, an environmental controller controls the speeds of the fans using at least two temperature sensors. In one example, a first temperature sensor measures a hotspot component temperature and generates a hotspot component temperature value, and a second temperature sensor measures an air inlet temperature and generates an air inlet temperature value. The environmental controller controls the speeds of the fans based on the difference between the measured hotspot component temperature value and a target hotspot component temperature value calculated based on the measured air inlet temperature value and a predefined function. | 08-30-2012 |
20120224322 | Methods For Managing Fans Within Information Handling Systems - A method for managing a fan system in an information handling system (IHS) is disclosed. The method includes providing the fan system comprising a first fan and at least one subsequent fan, wherein the first fan is associated with a first fan speed, the at least one subsequent fan is associated with the at least one subsequent fan speed and the fan system is associated with a system fan speed. The method also includes generating a system fan speed request, adjusting the first fan speed to avoid a critical range when the system fan speed request falls within the critical range, and adjusting the system fan speed to meet the system fan speed request. | 09-06-2012 |
20120250247 | MULTI-CASE RACK FOR INDUSTRIAL COMPUTER - A multi-case rack for an industrial computer includes a rack body and a plurality of removable cases. The removable case can be installed with either its axial end positioned ahead, thus compatible to both a front circuit board and a rear circuit board. The removable case has an anti-shock HD mount capable of holding either two 2.5″ hard drives or one 3.5″ hard drive. The removable case allows heat-dissipating fans to be installed and positioned in a screw-free, hot-swap manner. The removable cases can be readily installed into or from a rack body. | 10-04-2012 |
20120257348 | DATA CENTER AND HEAT DISSIPATING SYSTEM THEREOF - A data center includes a container, a number of server systems and a number of heat dissipating systems. The server systems and the heat dissipating system are received in the container. Each of the server systems includes a number of servers. Each of the servers includes at least one temperature sensor. Each of the heat dissipating systems is configured for cooling a corresponding one of the server systems, and includes a number of fans corresponding to the servers, and a fan control module. The fan control module is configured for acquiring temperature values of the servers from the temperature sensors, and transforming the temperature values into fan speed signals to control the speed of the fans. | 10-11-2012 |
20120281354 | COOLING SYSTEM FOR MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A cooling system for a mobile computing device configured to drive two devices, a fan and an alert device. The fan cools components of the mobile computing device by exchanging air between an inner cavity of the mobile computing device and an outer environment surrounding the mobile computing device. The alert device produces an alert, e.g., a vibration, for the mobile computing device. The cooling system includes a motor operably connected to a first device (either the fan or the alert device) and operably connected via a clutch to a second device (either the fan or the alert device). The clutch allows the second device to be selectively activated depending on a speed or rotational direction of a drive shaft of the motor. | 11-08-2012 |
20120281355 | CFAST Duplication System - The CFAST duplication system allows digital data copy from a master CFAST storage device to multiple target CFAST storage devices. The CFAST duplication system includes a duplicator chassis with the space that can install multiple 5.25 inch optical disc drives. A controller is secured in a tray-shaped frame with overall dimensions of one 5.25 inch optical disc drive. An electronic circuit is mechanically secured within the controller, and includes a digital logic circuit for reading digital data from one CFAST storage device and writing the read digital data to other CFAST storage devices. CFAST decks are the means by which CFAST storage devices can be plugged into the CFAST duplicator system. | 11-08-2012 |
20120287571 | Rotatable Fan Array Rotated Based on Computer Process Execution for Personal Computer - Embodiments of the disclosed technology comprise a computer with at least one fan which may change orientation based on anticipated or actual heat of a device within the computer. The fan, in an embodiment of the disclosed technology, may point towards a central processing unit, a graphics card, or any other device generating heat, and, based on various thresholds, the fan may change direction to remove hot air from a more urgently needed device or section of the interior of a computer. | 11-15-2012 |
20120300393 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device includes a case having an exhaust vent, an electronic component, a radiation component including radiation fins adjacent to the exhaust vent and formed of first plates disposed parallel to one another to form first air channels, the radiation component radiating the heat received from the electronic component to air passing through the first air channels, a fan disposed at a position having a space from the radiation fins to send air toward the radiation fins, a dust filter including second plates disposed parallel to one another to form second air channels and disposed in the space between the radiation fins and the fan to transfer the air to the radiation fins while capturing dust. The dust filter is removable and the second plates have a shape to be inserted in the first air channels so as to push the dust out of the first air channels. | 11-29-2012 |
20120307447 | HEAT DISSIPATING SYSTEM - A heat dissipating system includes a shell, a main circuit board, at least two heat generating elements, and at least one fan. The shell includes a first sidewall, a second sidewall facing the first sidewall, and a third sidewall connected to the first sidewall and the second sidewall. The at least one fan are arranged on the first sidewall. The second sidewall defines a number of vents. The main circuit board is positioned between the at least one fan and the vents. The heat dissipating system further includes a connection assembly positioned between the first and second circuit boards. The main circuit board includes a first circuit board and a second circuit board. The first circuit board is electrically connected to the second circuit board through the connection assembly. The at least two heat generating elements are respectively positioned on the first circuit board and the second circuit board. | 12-06-2012 |
20120320522 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR FAN - A mounting assembly includes a fan and a plate. The fan includes a locking pin, which includes a wedge portion and a locking portion. The plate defines a ventilation area corresponding to the fan. A securing hole is defined by the plate and adjacent a corner of the ventilation area. The securing hole includes a wide portion and a narrow portion. The positioning piece is located on the plate. The locking portion is inserted through the wide portion and locked on the plate at the narrow portion. The wedge portion is wedged in the narrow portion, and the positioning piece abuts an edge of the fan to prevent the locking pin moving out of the securing hole. | 12-20-2012 |
20120327591 | RACK SERVER SYSTEM - A rack server system includes a number of server units and a rack. The rack server includes a back plane, a control module, a fan module and a power supply module. The back plane includes a number of slots, via which the server units are respectively connected to the back plane. The fan module is connected to the control module, and dissipates heat generated by the server units under the control of the control module. The power supply module is connected to the control module, and powers the server units under the control of the control module. | 12-27-2012 |
20120327592 | Convergent Energized IT Apparatus for Commercial Use - Various embodiments include a combined power and IT modular system including a housing, an IT load, and a DC power generator which is electrically connected to the IT load, wherein the IT load and the DC power generator are both located in the housing. Further embodiments include a method of operating a combined power and IT module including step of providing a combined power and IT module including a housing, an IT load, and a DC power generator which is electrically connected to the IT load, wherein the IT load and the DC power generator are both located in the housing, and operating the DC power generator to supply power to the IT load. | 12-27-2012 |
20130003294 | ELECTRIC RADIATOR USING CALCULATING PROCESSORS AS A HEAT SOURCE - An electric radiator is provided using calculating processors as a heat source and includes a heating body where the heat transfer between the heat source and the ambient air takes place; a number of processors distributed over a number of printed circuit boards forming the heat source of the radiator and a power resource carrying out calculations by external computer systems; a man-machine interface enabling the control of the calculating and calorific power supplied by the radiator; a power source stabilised for the different electrical components; and a network interface for connecting the radiator to the external networks. | 01-03-2013 |
20130039001 | SERVER SYSTEM - A server system includes a rack, a power supply module, a switch, and a plurality of servers. The rack can be divided into a plurality of rack units. The rack units are parallel to each other and vertically arranged. The power supply module and the switch are disposed in close proximity to each other in at least one of the rack units. The power supply is adjacent to the rear side of the rack. The switch is adjacent to the front side of the rack. Each of the servers is disposed in one of the other rack units and electrically connected to the power supply module and the switch. | 02-14-2013 |
20130039002 | SERVER RACK ASSEMBLY - A server rack assembly includes a server rack, a power supply device, and a bus-bar electronically connected to the power supply device. The server rack includes a bottom plate and a post substantially perpendicular to the bottom plate. The power supply device is attached to the post in a first direction that is substantially parallel to the bottom plate. The bus-bar includes a plurality of connectors adapted to electronically connect a plurality of servers. The bus-bar is attached to the post in a second direction that is substantially perpendicular to the bottom plate, and the plurality of connectors are arranged on the bus-bar in the second direction. | 02-14-2013 |
20130039003 | SERVER RACK ASSEMBLY - A server rack assembly receives a plurality of servers. The server rack assembly includes a server rack, a bus-bar, a power supply and a plurality of fan modules. The server rack includes a stand column. The server rack defines a plurality of server spaces for receiving the plurality of servers. A bus-bar is mounted to the server rack and includes a plurality of connectors aligned in a first direction substantially parallel to the stand column. The bus-bar is adapted to electronically plug to the plurality of servers. The power supply device is electronically connected to the bus-bar. The power supply device is adapted to output direct current to the bus-bar. Each of the plurality of fan modules is adapted to dissipate heat from three of the plurality of server spaces. | 02-14-2013 |
20130039004 | SERVER RACK ASSEMBLY - A server rack assembly receives a number of servers. The server rack assembly includes a server rack, a bus-bar, and a power supply. The server rack includes a stand column. The server rack defines a plurality of server spaces for receiving the plurality of servers. A bus-bar is mounted to the server rack and includes a plurality of connectors aligned in a first direction substantially parallel to the stand column. The bus-bar is adapted to electronically plug to the plurality of servers. The power supply device is pluggable to one of the plurality of connectors of the bus-bar along a second direction substantially perpendicular to the stand column The power supply device is adapted to output direct current to the bus-bar. | 02-14-2013 |
20130039005 | SERVER RACK ASSEMBLY - A server rack assembly receives a plurality of servers. The server rack assembly includes a server rack, a bus-bar, and a power supply. The server rack includes a stand column. The server rack defines a plurality of server spaces for receiving the plurality of servers. A bus-bar is mounted to the server rack and includes a plurality of connectors aligned in a first direction substantially parallel to the stand column. The bus-bar is adapted to electronically plug to the plurality of servers. The power supply device is electronically connected to one of the plurality of connectors of the bus-bar. The power supply device is adapted to output direct current to the bus-bar. The power supply is approximately twice the height of each of the plurality of server spaces. | 02-14-2013 |
20130039006 | SERVER RACK ASSEMBLY - A server rack assembly receives a plurality of servers. The server rack assembly includes a server rack, a bus-bar, and a power supply. The server rack includes a stand column. The server rack defines a plurality of server spaces for receiving the plurality of servers. A bus-bar is mounted to the server rack and includes a plurality of connectors aligned in a first direction substantially parallel to the stand column. The bus-bar is adapted to electronically plug to the plurality of servers. The power supply device is electronically connected to a middle portion of the bus-bar. The power supply device is adapted to output direct current to the bus-bar. | 02-14-2013 |
20130063887 | SERVER RACK - A server rack includes a rack body and fan modules. The rack body has front and back surfaces. Server units are disposed in the rack body. The fan modules are arranged on the back side along a vertical direction. Each fan module corresponds to several server units and includes a fan case and fan units. The fan case assembled to the back side is independently electrically connected to the rack body and suitable for being independently detached from the rack body. The fan units are detachably assembled to the fan case and arranged on the fan case along a horizontal direction. Each fan unit is independently electrically connected to the fan case and suitable for being independently detached from the fan case along a first direction perpendicular to the back surface or independently assembled to the fan case along a second direction opposite to the first direction. | 03-14-2013 |
20130063888 | SERVER RACK SYSTEM - A server rack system including a rack is provided. The rack has a front end, a rear end, and a receiving portion. The bottom of the front end has an air inlet. The rear end has an air outlet. The receiving portion is disposed in the rack and is located between the front end and the rear end, so as to receive a plurality of server units. An air flow flows into the rack from the air inlet, vertically upward parallel to the front end, horizontally through the server units, and out the rear end in sequence. | 03-14-2013 |
20130063889 | System and Method for Cooling Notebook Computer Surface - A system and method for cooling the underside surface of a portable computer device having a casing and at least one connector for releasable engagement with a portable computer device. The casing has an upper surface, a lower surface and space therebetween whereby so that the lower surface of the portable computer device is adjacent to the upper surface of the system casing. The system may also include a fan. | 03-14-2013 |
20130083478 | COMPUTER CASING - A computer host includes a casing, a number of fans, at least two temperature sensors, and a controller. The casing includes a top portion and a bottom portion. The bottom portion includes a first sidewall, a second sidewall, a third sidewall, and a forth sidewall. The at least two temperature sensors are positioned on the first sidewall and one or more of the other sidewalls and the top portion to sense the local temperature. The controller stores a threshold value, and when the temperature difference between the first sidewall on the one hand and the temperature of any one of the other sidewalls or the top portion is less than the threshold value, the controller turns off at least one fan. | 04-04-2013 |
20130088832 | THERMAL PROTECTION CIRCUIT AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A thermal protection circuit includes a temperature detecting circuit, a comparing circuit, and a switching circuit. The temperature detecting circuit senses an internal temperature of the electronic device and outputs a voltage signal decreasing proportionally with the internal temperature of the electronic device increasing. The comparing circuit compares the voltage signal to a high voltage threshold or a low voltage threshold, thereby outputting a corresponding driving signal. The switching circuit turns on/off under the control of the driving signal. | 04-11-2013 |
20130094140 | MOTHERBOARD MODULE AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS USING THE SAME - The disclosure provides a motherboard module, which includes a motherboard, a cover, a plurality of raised posts and a plurality of plates. The cover covers the motherboard thereon and a first space is formed by the cover and the motherboard. The raised posts are disposed in the first space. The plates are detachably assembled to the raised posts and connected between any two adjacent raised posts so as to partition the first space into a plurality of second spaces. The plates and the raised posts can restrict the heat generated by the heat sources at different limited areas, which is advantageous for the cooling air-flow to cool the heat sources and the motherboard module thereby has better cooling performance. | 04-18-2013 |
20130100606 | METHOD, CIRCUIT, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING ROTATION SPEED OF FAN - The disclosure relates to a method, circuit, and electronic device for controlling a rotation speed of a fan. The method provides a multistage function curve associates temperatures with rotation speed values. The multistage function curve comprises a first steady-state function segment with slope of zero, a second steady-state function segment with slope of zero and N function segments positioned between the first and second steady-state function segments. N is a positive integer. The slope of a (i+1) | 04-25-2013 |
20130114204 | HEAT REMOVAL SYSTEM FOR COMPUTING SYSTEMS - A low profile heat removal system suitable for removing excess heat generated by a component operating in a compact computing environment is disclosed. The low profile heat removal system is capable of removing disproportionately high amounts of heat given its small form factor, by virtue of a highly efficient staggered cooling fin configuration. | 05-09-2013 |
20130120931 | ENCLOSING ARRANGEMENT OF RACKS IN A DATACENTER - Enclosing arrangements of racks of computing devices fully encloses a space, either solely by the racks themselves, or in conjunction with structural features, such as walls and doors. The enclosed space can be either a hot aisle, whose hot air is vented out by fans positioned in at least one vertical extremity of the enclosed space, such as the floor, or ceiling, or it can be a cold aisle, whose cold air is pumped in by those fans. To maintain proper pressurization across a vertical cross-section of the enclosed space, specific ones of the computing devices have their fans adjusted based on their vertical position within the racks or have passive airflow adjustments, such as impedance screens. Computing devices can draw or vent air from their sides, taking advantage of the interstitial space between the racks provided by the enclosing arrangement. | 05-16-2013 |
20130128451 | MOUNTING DEVICE FOR FAN MODULE - A mounting device secures a fan module to a chassis. The mounting device includes a bracket and a spring. The bracket includes a bottom plate and a vent plate substantially perpendicular to the bottom plate. The bottom plate defines a through hole. The spring is fixed on the bottom plate adjacent to the vent plate. The spring includes an elastic portion and a securing tab protruding through the through hole. The elastic portion can retract the securing tab into the bracket. | 05-23-2013 |
20130135818 | CONTAINER DATA CENTER AND METHOD FOR REDUCING NOISE IN THE CONTAINER DATA CENTER - A container data center includes a portable container, server cabinets, a decibel-meter, fans to cool the server cabinets, fan controlling systems to speed up or slow down the fans, an air conditioner to adjust a temperature inside the container, and a temperature adjustment system to receive a decibel level sensed by the decibel-meter. The temperature adjustment system compares the value of the received decibel level with a preset value. If the value of the received decibel level is greater than the preset value, the temperature adjustment system decreases the temperature of air outputted by the air conditioner, thereby the fan controlling systems slowing down the fans. If the value of the received decibel level is not greater than the preset value, the temperature adjustment system increases the temperature of the air outputted by the air conditioner, thereby the fan controlling systems speeding up the fans. | 05-30-2013 |
20130135819 | SERVER RACK SYSTEM - A server rack system includes a management network switch, servers, a power supply unit, fan units, and an integrated management module (IMM). Management network ports of baseboard management controllers (BMCs) of the servers are connected to the management network switch. A management network port of the power supply unit is connected to the management network switch. Management network ports of the fan units are connected to the management network switch. A management network port of the IMM is connected to the management network switch. The IMM communicates with the BMCs of the servers, the fan units, and the power supply unit through the management network switch, so as to obtain operation states of the servers, the fan units and the power supply unit, or control operations of the servers, the fan units and the power supply unit. | 05-30-2013 |
20130135820 | SERVER RACK SYSTEM FOR MANAGING FAN ROTATION SPEED - A server rack system for managing a fan rotation speed is provided, and the system includes: at least one first network switch, multiple servers, at least one fan unit, at least one fan control unit and an Integrated Management Module (IMM). Each of the servers has at least one temperature detecting element, and the temperature detecting element detects and obtains temperature information related to multiple servers, in which the temperature information is uploaded to a management network. The fan control unit is connected to the fan unit. The IMM has a management network port connected to the management network, obtains the temperature information through the management network, then generates a control command according to the temperature information, and transmits the control command to the fan control unit through the management network. The fan control unit adjusts the rotation speed of the fan unit according to the control command. | 05-30-2013 |
20130135821 | SERVER RACK SYSTEM - A server rack system is provided, which includes a rack, a rack management module, a plurality of servers, and a management network connection module. The rack management module is located in the rack and coupled to a management network line (MNL). The servers are located in the rack. Each server includes a baseboard management controller (BMC), and each BMC is used to monitor a working status of the server where the BMC is located. The management network connection module is located in the rack and coupled to the MNL to be connected to the rack management module and the BMC through the MNL. The rack management module is used to allocate an Internet Protocol (IP) address to the BMC and manage each server through the BMC corresponding to each IP address. | 05-30-2013 |
20130148292 | SERVER SYSTEM WITH FAN SPEED CONTROL - A server system includes a server cabinet, several servers accommodated in the server cabinet, several fan groups coupled to a rear side of the server cabinet, and several fan control boards. The servers each include an intelligent platform management interface. Each fan group includes a row of fans to provide a horizontal airflow to cool several of the servers. The fan control boards each include several intelligent platform management interfaces each connected to the intelligent platform management interface via an intelligent platform management bus, thereby allowing the servers sending a message to a corresponding one fan control board. When the fan control board receives one or more messages from the servers, the fan control board is capable of transmitting an electrical signal corresponding to the one or more messages for controlling a rotation speed of a corresponding one fan group. | 06-13-2013 |
20130148293 | SERVER SYSTEM WITH FAN SPEED CONTROL - A server system includes a server cabinet, a network switch, a number of servers accommodated in the server cabinet, a number of fan groups, and a number of fan control boards connected to the network switch via Ethernet connections. The servers are connected to the network switch via Ethernet connections for transmitting a data packet to the network switch. The fan groups are coupled to a rear side of the server cabinet and each comprising a number of parallel fans to provide a horizontal airflow to cool several of the servers. Each of the fan control boards is connected to one of the fan groups and configured to convert a data packet to an electrical signal for controlling a rotation speed of the corresponding one of the fan groups. | 06-13-2013 |
20130155607 | COOLING SYSTEM FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A cooling system is used for cooling an electronic apparatus in an electronic device. The electronic device includes a top wall, a bottom wall, a first sidewall, and a second sidewall. The electronic apparatus is supported on a middle of the bottom plate. The cooling system includes an evaporator, a fan, a condenser, a heat sink attached to the condenser, and a refrigerant pipe connected between the condenser and the evaporator. The heat sink and the condenser are set on an inner surface of the first sidewall. The fan is set on the first sidewall and aligns with the heat sink. The condenser operates to cool refrigerant and transfers the cooled refrigerant to the evaporator. A first airflow cooled by and coming from the evaporator flows through the electronic apparatus and the condenser to cool the electronic apparatus and the condenser, and is then vented through the fan. | 06-20-2013 |
20130155608 | RACK-MOUNT SERVER SYSTEM - A rack-mount server system includes a cabinet, a number of server units mounted in the cabinet, and a number of fan modules. Each fan module cools one or a group of server units. Each fan module includes a mounting bracket fixed to the cabinet, a number of fans attached to the mounting bracket, an air flap, and a control box to control the power supply to the fans. The mounting bracket defines an air passage dedicated to each fan, through which air from the fan is guided to the one or a group of server units. Each mounting bracket defines a cutout, through which the air passages of two neighboring fans communicate with each other. The air flap may be slid closed or slid open to redirect or gather a cooling airflow as required, depending on the distribution of server units within the cabinet. | 06-20-2013 |
20130155609 | SERVER - A server including a chassis, an electronic module, a fan module and a handle is provided. The chassis has a first wedging portion. The electronic module is disposed in the chassis. The fan module is disposed in the chassis and is adjacent to the electronic module. The handle is pivotally connected to the fan module and has a second wedging portion, and the first wedging portion is used for wedging the second wedging portion. When the handle is rotated, the fan module is moved relatively to the first wedging portion for entering or exiting the chassis. | 06-20-2013 |
20130163194 | CABINET WITH COOLING SYSTEM - A cabinet includes a chassis, a server module, a first cooling module, and a number of second cooling modules. The server module includes servers received in the chassis, and each server includes heat generating components. The first cooling module includes first fans. The second cooling modules are mounted in each server. Each second cooling module includes a second fan and a temperature sensor electrically connected to the second fan. When temperatures measured by the sensors are lower than a predetermined temperature, only the first fans are employed to dissipate heat of the servers; when any of the measured temperatures is higher than the predetermined temperature, the temperature sensor that detected the higher temperature transmits a signal to the corresponding second fan for starting the second fan. | 06-27-2013 |
20130170134 | SERVER SYSTEM WITH FAN SPEED CONTROL AND SERVERS THEREOF - A server system includes a server cabinet, several servers, several fan groups coupled to a rear side of the server cabinet, and several fan control boards each connected to a group of the servers and a corresponding one of the fan groups. Each server includes several electronic components, a detecting module to detect performance characteristics of the electronic components, a comparison module to obtain a rotation speed according to the performance characteristics, and an executing module to convert the rotation speed into a fan speed control signal. Each fan group corresponds to a group of the servers. When the fan control board receives fan speed control signals from the servers, the fan control board converts the fan speed controls into an electrical signal to the fan group, thereby controlling the fan group to rotate at a corresponding speed to satisfy heat dissipation needs of the servers. | 07-04-2013 |
20130176680 | MAPPED FAN ZONE COOLING SYSTEM - A cooling system includes a chassis. A thermal sensor is located in the chassis. A plurality of fan zones are located in the chassis. Each of the plurality of fan zones includes at least one fan. A first mapping is provided between the thermal sensor and a first fan zone of the plurality of fans zone, and a second mapping is provided between the first fan zone and a second fan zone in the plurality of fan zones. A controller is coupled to the thermal sensor and the at least one fan in each of the plurality of fan zones. In response to receiving a signal from the thermal sensor, the controller is operable to activate the at least one fan in the first fan zone according to the first mapping and activate the at least one fan in the second fan zone according to the second mapping. | 07-11-2013 |
20130182388 | DATA CENTER MODULE - A module for data center is presented, which is used for heat sinking of a heat source. The module for data center includes a first chamber, a second chamber, and a heat pipe. The heat source is positioned in the first chamber. The second chamber is adjacent to the first chamber. In addition, the heat pipe has an evaporation end positioned inside the first chamber and a condensation end positioned inside the second chamber. The heat pipe absorbs the heat energy in the first chamber with the evaporation end, transfers the heat energy to the condensation end, and eliminates the heat energy with the condensation end. | 07-18-2013 |
20130188308 | INFORMATION TERMINAL APPARATUS - Efficient heat exhaust is performed in accordance with inclination of a housing of an information terminal apparatus which is caused depending on a way of installing the information terminal apparatus or of an operator's carrying the information terminal apparatus. | 07-25-2013 |
20130188309 | SYSTEM WITH RACK-MOUNTED AC FANS - A computer system includes a chassis, one or more hard disk drives coupled to the chassis, and one or more air passages under at least one of the hard disk drives. The air passages include one or more air inlets and one or more air outlets. The inlets direct at least a portion of the air downwardly into the passages. The passages allow air to move from the air inlets to the air outlets. | 07-25-2013 |
20130188310 | Cold Row Encapsulation for Server Farm Cooling System - A server cooling device is described that includes an enclosure defining an interior space and at least one server rack port configured to engage a rack such that one or more rack mounted units installed in the rack interface with the interior space. The server cooling device also includes a mixing chamber including one or more cooling coils that is connected to the interior space defined by the enclosure. | 07-25-2013 |
20130194746 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING OUTPUT ENERGY LEVELS - Systems and methods are provided for controlling output energy levels in wireless communications devices, such as wireless USB modems, while optimizing performance of the wireless communications devices. Controlling output energy levels includes controlling specific absorption rate (SAR) levels and heat levels generated by one or more radiating elements in a wireless communications device. Controlling output energy levels is achieved by integrating one or more radiating elements in a movable device, such a fan and/or by incorporating a moving reflector element, such as a fan, proximate to one or more radiating elements. Integrating the one or more radiating elements in, e.g., a fan, or by using a fan near the one or more radiating elements, the radiation pattern resulting from the output energy may be spatially averaged and/or dithered, reducing SAR levels and allowing for excessive output heat energy to be vented and/or one or more radiating elements to be cooled. | 08-01-2013 |
20130208419 | TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM - A temperature control system includes a motherboard, a first fan to cool the motherboard, and a baseboard management controller (BMC) connected to the first fan. The motherboard includes a front end area including a first temperature sensor, and a rear end area including a second temperature sensor. The BMC is connected to the first temperature sensor to receive a first temperature sensed by the first temperature sensor, and connected to the second temperature sensor to receive a second temperature sensed by the second temperature sensor. When the first temperature is more than the second temperature, the BMC controls rotational speed of the first fan according to the first temperature. When the second temperature is more than the first temperature, the BMC controls rotational speed of the first fan according to the second temperature. | 08-15-2013 |
20130223004 | SERVER CASE - A server case includes a main body, a fan module, a power supply and a system module. The fan module is fixed at one end of the main body. The fan module includes a front wall facing the main body, a plurality of system interfaces and a plurality of first power interfaces defined in the front wall. The power supply device includes a plurality of second power interfaces corresponding to the first power interfaces. The system module includes a plurality of golden fingers corresponding to the system interfaces. The second power interfaces and the golden fingers are alternatively inserted into the first power interfaces and the system interfaces so the power supply device and the system module are alternatively and electrically connected to the fan module. | 08-29-2013 |
20130235520 | NOTEBOOK COMPUTER COOLING PAD CAPABLE OF TEMPERATURE DETECTION AND FAN-SPEED ADJUSTMENT - A notebook computer cooling pad capable of temperature detection and fan-speed adjustment is equipped with heat-dissipating fans, a control panel and plural movably deposited temperature sensors, so that when a notebook computer is placed on the notebook computer cooling pad, a user may be informed of real-time temperature readings related to different locations of the notebook computer and use the use the fan-speed adjusting button to adjust a rotational speed of the heat-dissipating fans. | 09-12-2013 |
20130235521 | TABLET CASE - A computer case for protecting a computer. The computer case comprising a front housing and a rear housing. The front housing including a first aperture operable to allow a user to operate the computer. The rear housing pivotally coupled to the front housing, the rear housing including a latch for securing the computer between the front housing and the rear housing, a battery receptacle for receiving a battery, an electrical interface for electrical communication with the computer, an electrical input, and a controller. Wherein the controller is operable to receive power from the battery, provide power to the computer via the electrical interface, receive an electrical signal from the electrical input, and output the electrical signal to the computer via the electrical interface. | 09-12-2013 |
20130242503 | APPARATUS FOR RECEIVING SERVERS - An apparatus includes a server cabinet configured to receive a plurality of servers therein, and a single heat dissipation device mounted on the server cabinet and positioned outside of the plurality of servers. The heat dissipation device includes a plurality of fans, and each of the plurality of fans is configured to dissipate heat generated in the overall server cabinet. | 09-19-2013 |
20130258582 | Information Handling System Thermal Control By Energy Conservation - A thermal state within an information handling system enclosure is managed within predetermined constraints by estimating thermal energy introduced to the enclosure by power dissipation to electronic components and thermal energy removed from the enclosure by a cooling airflow generated by a fan. A desired bulk temperature of a cooling airflow is attained at a predetermined position in an enclosure by selecting a fan speed and power allocation to the components that conserves energy within the enclosure at a predetermined thermal state. | 10-03-2013 |
20130258583 | COMPOSITE MATERIAL FADEC BOX SUPPORT - A device for protecting a computer of an aircraft turbine engine, the device comprising a box containing the computer and a cover covering the box, the box being supported by tabs forming integral portions of the box and maintaining a flow of air between the bottom of the box and a portion of the casing of the engine on which they are to come into secure contact via resilient studs, the box being made of a composite material. | 10-03-2013 |
20130286581 | VOLUMETRIC RESISTANCE BLOWER APPARATUS AND SYSTEM - Some embodiments of an apparatus and system are described for a volumetric resistance blower. An apparatus may comprise a motor, a rotor comprising a cylindrical foam block, and a casing having one or more inlets arranged in an axial direction of the rotor and one or more outlets arranged in a radial direction of the rotor. Other embodiments are described. | 10-31-2013 |
20140002986 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCORPORATING FAN MODULE | 01-02-2014 |
20140002987 | INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, OPERATION MANAGEMENT METHOD OF INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, AND DATA CENTER | 01-02-2014 |
20140009883 | MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICE - An electronic apparatus includes a first chamber in which a heat generator is arranged and a second chamber separated with a partition from the first chamber. The electronic apparatus is provided with a first cabinet having the partition and an isolation wall that encloses to seal the first chamber, a second cabinet enclosing the second chamber and having an intake port and an exhaust port, a thermoconductive member arranged in the first chamber and connected thermally to the heat generator and to the partition, a heat collecting-radiating member arranged in the second chamber and connected thermally to the partition, and an air blower arranged in the second chamber so as to circulate the air in the second chamber. | 01-09-2014 |
20140016265 | HIGH-DENSITY SERVER AGGREGATING EXTERNAL WIRES FOR SERVER MODULES - A high-density server includes a plurality of server enclosures, each of which includes an enclosure frame with a pair of front decks and a rear opening, an enclosure element having a power supply unit, and a pair of server modules having module connectors. The enclosure element is positioned in the rear side of the enclosure frame. The module connector of the server module is detachably connected to the front connector of the power supply unit when the server module moves along the front deck in an insertable/removable manner inside the enclosure frame. A cooling fan is positioned in the front side of the server module relative to the rear opening of the enclosure frame. An external interface is attached to the rear end of the server module or installed in the enclosure element, thus preventing a mess in the front face of the server enclosure due to external wires. | 01-16-2014 |
20140029194 | HIGH-DENSITY SERVER WITH REDUNDANT POWER SOURCE FOR SERVER MODULES - A high-density server includes a plurality of server enclosures, each of which includes an enclosure housing with a pair of module decks, a pair of power source units, a plurality of cooling fans, and two pairs of server modules. Cooling fans are linearly aligned and positioned in proximity to the rear opening of the enclosure housing with upper rear openings thereabove and lower rear openings therebelow, while server modules are installed in module decks inside the enclosure housing in an insertable/removable manner. Server modules have module trays for mounting electronic components and interface units. Interface units are retractively inserted into upper rear openings or lower rear openings in connection with power source units when server modules are moved in front-rear directions along module decks inside the enclosure housing. The server enclosure is equipped with a redundant power transmitter establishing redundant multiple connection between power source units and server modules. | 01-30-2014 |
20140029195 | LAPTOP COMPUTER COOLER CASE AND CHARGER - The laptop computer case according to the present disclosure is an All-in-One Laptop computer cooler case and charger. It is a self-sustaining multipurpose bag that safely stores a laptop computer, cools it down and keeps it charged. The invention may resemble a conventional laptop computer bag, but the unique design allows the computer to fold out and stay connected to the bag's cooling fans at all times. The product allows a user to work long after the computer's battery has depleted, as it can be plugged directly into the backup power supply. People who travel frequently for business or pleasure with their electronic devices in tow may find this unique invention helpful. | 01-30-2014 |
20140063733 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH FAN - An electronic device includes a mainboard and a fan mounted on the mainboard. The fan includes a stator and a rotor. The rotor includes a hub covering around a periphery of the stator, and a plurality of blades disposed at a periphery of the hub. The stator is directly fixed to and directly electrically connected to the mainboard. | 03-06-2014 |
20140078670 | COMPUTER ENCLOSURE AND FAN MOUNTING APPARATUS - A computer enclosure includes a sidewall and a fan mounting apparatus. The sidewall defines a ventilation area and four slide slots around the ventilation area. The fan mounting apparatus includes two opposite first position member, and two opposite second position members alternately arranged with the first position members. The first and second position members are slidably connected end to end and cooperatively define a ring. The first and second position plates are moved toward or away from each other. The first and second position members are slidably and respectively connected to the slide slots, to decrease or increase a diameter of the ring for selectively mounting different sized fans. | 03-20-2014 |
20140085809 | SERVER CABINET - A server cabinet, for containing a removable server including a power input port and a connecting element, includes a container, an electrically conductive component, a power supply, a signal connecting base and a rack management controller. The electrically conductive component is connected to the power input port. The power supply is connected to the electrically conductive component to supply power. The signal connecting base includes connectors connected to the connecting element. With the server removed, the power input port and the connecting element are separated from the electrically conductive component and the connector, respectively. The rack management controller is electrically connected to the signal connecting base. With the connecting element electrically connected to the connector, the rack management controller communicates with the server via the connecting element and the one connector and determines the position of the server according to the position of the connector connected to the server. | 03-27-2014 |
20140085810 | SERVER SYSTEM - A server system includes a rack, at least one server, a power supply, a network switch device and a power cable and. The rack has a front side and a rear side disposed oppositely. The rack defines an upper area, a middle area and a lower area. The middle area is disposed between the upper and the lower area. The servers are detachably disposed in the upper or the lower area. Each server having a power input port. The power supply is disposed in the middle area and adjacent to the front side. The network switch device is disposed in the middle area and stacked with the power supply. A gap is disposed between the network switch device and the power supply. The power cable penetrates through the gap to the front side. The power supply converts an external alternating current from the power cable to the server. | 03-27-2014 |
20140085811 | RACK SERVER SYSTEM - A rack server system includes a container, an electrically conductive component, a power supply, a signal connecting base, a server, and an RMC. The electrically conductive component and the signal connecting base are fixed in the container. The power supply is electrically connected to the electrically conductive component for supplying a direct current power. The signal connecting base includes multiple connectors. The server, disposed in the container removably, includes a power input port and a connecting element. The power input port is electrically connected to the electrically conductive component removably. The connecting element is connected to the connector removably. When the connecting element is electrically connected to the connector, the RMC communicates with the server via the connecting element and the one of the connectors and determines the position of the server in the container according to another position of the connector which is electrically connected to the server. | 03-27-2014 |
20140092549 | CONTAINER-TYPE DATA CENTER AND AIR-CONDITIONING CONTROL METHOD - A container includes a server and a management server. A general fan takes in outside air to the container and sends the taken-in outside air to the server. An internal server fan is built into the server and cools down a CPU provided in the server. A fan-operation management unit controls rotation speeds of the internal server fan and the general fan based on a temperature of the CPU. | 04-03-2014 |
20140092550 | THERMAL CHAMBER PARTITION AND FAN UNIT FOR COMPUTER SYSTEM - A method and apparatus are configured to partition a computing system chassis ( | 04-03-2014 |
20140098487 | COOLING FAN SUSPENSION VIBRATION FILTER - An information handling system cooling fan has a vibration filter that tunes out predetermined fan vibration frequencies to reduce fan vibration transfer from the cooling fan to an information handling system chassis in a targeted frequency range. For example, a leaf spring and damper are biased between the cooling fan and a fan bay support so that stiffness of the spring attenuates selected vibration frequency ranges of the cooling fan bay subsystem, such as frequency ranges where the vibrations have the greatest amplitude or frequency ranges where the vibrations tend to damage other components of the information handling system. | 04-10-2014 |
20140104785 | COOLING SYSTEM FOR SERVER SYSTEM - A server system that includes a rack defining a number of spaces arranged in different levels of the rack includes a number of servers received in the spaces. A cooling system includes a number of fans arranged on an outer back of the number of servers. Two of the servers arranged on two different levels of the rack share at least two fans. The two servers supply power to the fans through different fan backplanes to form corresponding inlet and outlet channels for cooling the servers. | 04-17-2014 |
20140111935 | INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE - An information processing device includes a sensor section configured to detect a change in an attitude of a housing, a cooling fan configured to cool the housing, and a fan control circuit configured to control rotation of the cooling fan. When a change in the attitude of the housing has been detected by the sensor section, the fan control circuit stops the rotation of the cooling fan or decreases the number of rotation of the cooling fan to be lower than that in an ordinary operation. Thereafter, when a change in the attitude of the housing is no longer detected by the sensor section, the fan control circuit returns the rotation of the cooling fan to that in the ordinary operation. | 04-24-2014 |
20140118925 | COMPUTING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING TEMPERATURE OF PROCESSOR OF THE COMPUTING DEVICE - In a method for controlling a temperature of a processor of a computing device, an association between power consumptions of the processor and rotational speeds of an electric fan coupled to the processor is established. A real-time power consumption of the processor is measured, and a work mode of the processor is determined. If the processor is in a turbo mode, a rotational speed of the electric fan corresponding to the real-time power consumption of the processor is determined. The electric fan is controlled to rotate at the determined rotational speed. | 05-01-2014 |
20140118926 | Rotatable Fan Array Rotated Based on Computer Process Execution for Personal Computer - Embodiments of the disclosed technology comprise a computer with at least one fan which may change orientation based on anticipated or actual heat of a device within the computer. The fan, in an embodiment of the disclosed technology, may point towards a central processing unit, a graphics card, or any other device generating heat, and, based on various thresholds, the fan may change direction to remove hot air from a more urgently needed device or section of the interior of a computer. | 05-01-2014 |
20140133091 | SYSTEM AND DESIGN OF COST EFFECTIVE CHASSIS DESIGN FOR NETWORKING PRODUCTS - An electrical equipment chassis includes a frame open to a first side and an opposite second side and a power board located near a mid-plane of the chassis coupling power supply modules to first networking modules and a second networking module. A first region open to the first side can receive first power supply modules. A second region open to the first side is adjacent to the first region and can receive the first networking modules and the second networking module oriented with a first orientation. A third region open to the second side can receive fan trays with fans and third networking modules. The third networking modules are oriented orthogonal to the first orientation. The power board at least partially separates the first and third regions and only partially separates the second and third regions. The chassis permits air flow from the first side to the second side. | 05-15-2014 |
20140133092 | MANUFACTURED DATA CENTER - A manufactured data center (MDC) uses construction systems and methods allowing the MDC unit to serve as a drop-in replacement for a traditional brick-and-mortar computer data center, while providing functional and operational advantages over known modular data centers. The MDC comprises “white space” housing supported equipment such as servers and other heat-producing computing equipment, plus a power center incorporating electrical equipment and infrastructure necessary for operation of the supported equipment, including an HVAC system which may comprise a purpose-built computer room air conditioning (CRAC) unit. | 05-15-2014 |
20140139998 | SERVER RACK - A server rack includes a main frame and a fan bracket. The main frame has at least one first pivoting member and at least one first fixing member. The fan bracket has at least one second pivoting member and at least one second fixing member respectively corresponding to the first pivoting member and the first fixing member. The second pivoting member of the fan bracket is detachably connected to the first pivoting member, so that the fan bracket is capable of pivoting relative to the main frame from an open position to a closed position. Thereby, the second fixing member is detachably connected to the first fixing member. | 05-22-2014 |
20140153184 | FAN CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - A fan control system is executed by a microcomputer of a container data center. The center includes a number of server racks, and each server rack includes a number of fans. The system includes a control module and an adjusting module. The control module obtains a current power consumption of each server rack, determines the current power consumption of which server rack is greater than a standard value, and transmits an adjusting signal to each determined server rack. The adjusting module decreases a rotation speed of at least one fan of each determined server rack according to the adjusting signal until the current power consumption of each determined server rack is less than the standard value. A related fan control method is also provided. | 06-05-2014 |
20140160672 | CONTAINER FITTED IN A TECHNICAL INFRASTRUCTURE - A container fitted in a technical infrastructure including on a longitudinal side face, at least one opening arranged to allow the intake of air inside the container; on the opposite longitudinal side face, at least one fan arranged to expel the air from the inside to the outside of the container; and computer racks disposed in the middle of the container along its longitudinal axis. | 06-12-2014 |
20140177165 | MOTOR DRIVING CIRCUIT - A first calculation unit subtracts third digital data which indicates the minimum value of the duty ratio from first digital data which indicates the duty ratio of the PWM driving operation. A slope calculation unit generates slope data which is dependent on the temperature based upon second digital data which indicates the temperature. A second calculation unit multiplies the slope data by the output data of the first calculation unit. A third calculation unit sums the output data of the second calculation unit and the third digital data. A selector receives the output data of the third calculation unit and the third digital data, selects one data that corresponds to the sign of the output data of the first calculation unit, and outputs the data thus selected as a duty ratio control signal. | 06-26-2014 |
20140211413 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH HEAT DISSIPATION DEVICE - An electronic device includes a chassis, a fan, and a frame. The chassis includes a bottom wall and a sidewall mounted to the bottom wall. The fan includes two opposite ends boards. Each end board defines four through holes in four corners. The frame includes a supporting member and a fixing member connected to an end of the supporting member. The supporting member includes two bars to support the fan. One of the bars defines a slide slot. Two screws extend through two adjacent through holes of the fan and the slide slot, and then engaged in two nuts. Two screws extend through the fixing member, and then engaged in the sidewall. | 07-31-2014 |
20140211414 | HEAT DISSIPATION DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING SAME - A heat dissipation device is for dissipating heat generated from an electronic device, and includes at least one fan and a control device. The control device detects a rotational speed of each of the at least one fan, determines whether the rotational speed of the at least one fan is less than a predetermined value, and determines whether an notification signal is output based on the determination. | 07-31-2014 |
20140218860 | FAN CONTROLLING METHOD AND NOTEBOOK THEREOF - The fan controlling method comprises following steps: Firstly, a current rotation speed of a fan is obtained. Next, whether the current rotation speed is not greater than an expected rotation speed corresponding to the first type is determined. Then, whether a rotation speed variance between the current rotation speed and the expected rotation speed is not greater than a reasonable variance is determined when the current rotation speed is not greater than the expected rotation speed. Then, a determination that the fan belongs to the first type is made when the rotation speed variance is not greater than the reasonable variance, and a determination that the fan belongs to the second type is made when the rotation speed variance is greater than the reasonable variance, wherein the second type is different from the first type. | 08-07-2014 |
20140233176 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROL OF A CLOSED-LOOP SYSTEM - In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, a system may include a feedback controller and a comparator. The feedback controller may be configured to, based on a setpoint value and a measured process value calculate a first difference between the setpoint value and the measured process value and generate a controller driving signal based on the first difference. The comparator may be configured to compare a second difference between the setpoint value and a previous setpoint value to a predetermined threshold, determine if a magnitude of the second difference is greater than the predetermined threshold, output as an output driving signal the controller driving signal if the magnitude is not greater than the predetermined threshold, and output as the output driving signal a setpoint driving signal if the magnitude is greater than the predetermined threshold, the setpoint value based on the setpoint value independent of the measured process value. | 08-21-2014 |
20140233177 | SERVER AND METHOD FOR COOLING A SERVER - A server having a cuboid housing and having first heat-generating components arranged at a front face, system fans that generate an air flow from the front face of the server to the rear face and arranged downstream of the front face, and second heat-generating components arranged downstream of the system fans in a flow direction of the air flow, and a heat exchanger arranged upstream of the second heat generating components. | 08-21-2014 |
20140233178 | Fan Impeller with Multiple Blades Shaped and Disposed to Provide High Air-Power Efficiency - A fan impeller with multiple blades shaped and disposed to provide high air-power efficiency. The fan impeller includes a hub, a first plurality of primary blades and a second plurality of secondary blades. The leading edge of the first secondary blade is disposed proximately to the trailing edge of the first primary blade. A leading edge portion of the first secondary blade is also disposed in an inter-blade space between the first primary blade and a second primary blade. A trailing edge portion of the first secondary blade is disposed outside of the inter-blade space and towards a bottom of the hub. A cooling fan including the fan impeller, and an electrical apparatus including the cooling fan that includes the fan impeller are also provided. | 08-21-2014 |
20140268550 | SERVER WITH HEAT PIPE COOLING - A server includes a tray that has a front portion and a back portion. A motherboard is disposed in the front portion of the tray and the motherboard is coupled to a heat sink. A fan is disposed in the back portion of the tray. A hard drive is disposed between the motherboard and the fan and the hard drive is operatively connected to the motherboard. The server also includes a heat pipe that has a body longitudinally bounded by an inlet and an outlet. The inlet is coupled to the heat sink, while the outlet is coupled to the fan. The body of the heat pipe extends past the hard drive. A power supply is also disposed in the tray and is operatively connected to the motherboard, the fan, and the hard drive. | 09-18-2014 |
20140268551 | ENCLOSURE HIGH PRESSURE PUSH-PULL AIRFLOW - High pressure fans are mounted in the middle of an enclosure to create a low pressure zone and a high pressure zone within the enclosure. The high pressure fans pull air through high density sets of hard disk drives in the back of an enclosure and push air through high density disk drives in the front of the enclosure. Being positioned in the middle of an enclosure allows the high pressure fans to mix hot air pulled through the low pressure zone with cool air existing on the other side of the fans. The fans then push the cool mixed air through the next set of hard drives, forming a high pressure zone and allowing the air to exit at the front of the enclosure. | 09-18-2014 |
20140340842 | COOLING SYSTEM WITH DESICCANT DEHUMIDIFICATION - A system for removing heat from electrical systems includes a dehumidification device including a desiccant, an evaporative cooling device, and air moving devices, and an air flow control devices. The air moving device moves air through the dehumidification device, the evaporative cooling device, and the electrical systems. The air flow control device controls a rate of flow of through the dehumidification device | 11-20-2014 |
20140362526 | SERVER SYSTEM AND HEAT-DISSIPATION METHOD OF THE SAME - A server system is provided. The server system includes at least one fan module, a plurality of server nodes and a system management module. Each of the server nodes includes at least one sensor and a node management chip. The sensor detects temperature information of the server node. The node management chip stores an algorithm and retrieves the temperature information to calculate a node fan speed value according to the algorithm. The system management module manages the server system, retrieves the node fan speed values from the node management chip of each of the server nodes, generates at least one coordinated fan speed value according to the node fan speed values and controls the speed of the fan module according to the coordinated fan speed value to perform heat dissipation for the server node. | 12-11-2014 |
20140376177 | SERVER WITH A FUNCTION OF GENERATING FAN TABLE AND METHOD FOR GENERATING FAN TABLE - A method for generating a fan table includes the following. A temperature of each electronic component and a speed of a fan are obtained at preset intervals, The obtained temperature of each electronic component is compared with the corresponding preset temperature. In addition, the speed and a corresponding combination of loads are recorded to a fan table of the electronic component when the temperature of the electronic component is equal to the corresponding present temperature. | 12-25-2014 |
20150022968 | Plugboard Heat Dissipation System - A plugboard heat dissipation system is provided. The system may include a plugboard, an enclosure, and an air supply apparatus that provides an air source for heat dissipation, a length of a first board edge on the plugboard is greater than a length of a second board edge, an output port is disposed on the first board edge, a spatial position of the second board edge is corresponding to that of the first board edge, a connecting part connected to another plugboard orthogonal to the plugboard is disposed, the output port is output out of an enclosure using a first end face of the enclosure, the connecting part is output out of the enclosure using a second end face of the enclosure. In the system, when space in which the plugboard is located is limited, the number of ports on the plugboard can be expanded. | 01-22-2015 |
20150036287 | SYSTEM FOR COMPUTE NODE MAINTENANCE WITH CONTINUOUS COOLING - A computing system includes a chassis, one or more backplanes coupled to the chassis. Computing devices are coupled to the one or more backplanes. The one or more backplanes include backplane openings that allow air to pass from one side of the backplane to the other side of the backplane. Air channels are formed by adjacent circuit board assemblies of the computing devices and the one or more backplanes. Channel capping elements at least partially close the air channels. | 02-05-2015 |
20150043158 | BLOWER FAN AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A blower fan according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention is a centrifugal fan including a stationary portion, a bearing mechanism, and a rotating portion. The stationary portion includes a lower plate portion and a stator. The stator includes a plurality of teeth each of which has a radially inner end including an upward projecting portion arranged to extend axially upward. | 02-12-2015 |
20150043159 | FAN - A blower fan according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention is a centrifugal fan. At least a portion of each of a plurality of blades of an impeller portion is arranged above a stator. A lower plate portion is arranged to define an air channel portion and an air outlet arranged on a lateral side of the impeller portion when a side wall portion arranged to surround an outer circumference of the impeller portion and an upper plate portion arranged above the impeller portion are present. The air channel portion is arranged to extend in a circumferential direction between an outer circumference of the stator and the side wall portion. At least a portion of a circuit board is arranged in the air channel portion and on the lower plate portion. A plurality of lead wires extending from the stator are connected to the circuit board in the air channel portion. | 02-12-2015 |
20150092342 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device includes a chassis, a circuit board, and a fan module. The chassis includes a side plate defining an opening. The circuit board is located inside the chassis and includes a first connector. The fan module includes a fan and a cage enclosing the fan. The fan includes a second connector. The cage includes a first receiving member. Two latch portions are formed on opposite ends of the first receiving member. Each latch portion includes at least one block. The latch portions are deformable to allow the fan module to be placed inside the chassis through the opening. The at least one block abutting against an inner surface of the side plate. The second connector of the fan is electrically coupled to the first connector of the circuit board. | 04-02-2015 |
20150098180 | COMPUTING DEVICE, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR CONTROLLING COOLING FLUID FLOW INTO A COMPUTER HOUSING - A computing device having a housing; a temperature monitor to monitor a temperature within the housing; a cooling fluid drawing mechanism to draw cooling fluid into the housing; a cooling fluid drawing controller, when the computing device is installed within an enclosure as one of plural computing devices, to obtain a value representing the temperature, and if the value is within a predetermined range, to select an operating state for the mechanism from among a first state in which the mechanism draws fluid into the housing at a first rate, and a second state in which the mechanism draws cooling fluid into the housing at a second rate lower than the first rate, and to run the mechanism in the selected state; where the selection of the state is based on demand for cooling from other computing devices from among the plurality of computing devices. | 04-09-2015 |
20150116929 | BACKFLOW PREVENTION FOR COMPUTING DEVICES - Embodiments of the invention are directed to methods and systems for backflow prevention for computing devices. In an embodiment, a system of sensors, processors, and airflow stimulation devices, such as fans, are used to prevent backflow of high temperature gasses through a server housing. The backflow of high temperature gasses may be a result of a pressure differential between a region in which cooling gases are disposed and a region in which high temperature exhaust gasses are disposed. | 04-30-2015 |
20150116930 | COOLING APPARATUS AND COOLING METHOD - A cooling apparatus that cools an electronic apparatus accommodated in a cabinet, the cooling apparatus includes: a plurality of cooling fans attached to the cabinet; and a control unit that controls a rotation speed of the cooling fans that have been grouped into a plurality of groups, for each of the groups, depending on a group temperature that typifies each of the groups to which the cooling fans belong. | 04-30-2015 |
20150124398 | Apparatus For Supporting And Cooling An Electronic Device - An apparatus for supporting and cooling an electronic device and methods of using the apparatus. The apparatus can include a housing for a cooling system and a support cradle for receiving the electronic device and engaging the electronic device with the cooling system. | 05-07-2015 |
20150138724 | MULTI-MODULE KEYING SYSTEM - Multi-module keying systems and methods include a chassis. A first module slot and a second module slot are located on the chassis. A keying device is movably coupled to the chassis and includes a first keying member that is located adjacent the first module slot and a second keying member that is located adjacent the second module slot. The keying device is configured to move in response to a first keyed module being positioned in the first module slot such that the first keyed module engages the first keying member. The movement of the keying device positions the second keying member adjacent the second module slot to restrict modules that may be positioned in the second module slot to second keyed modules. The systems and methods allow the second module slot to be keyed for second keyed modules based on the first keyed module positioned in the first module slot. | 05-21-2015 |
20150138725 | SYSTEM AND DESIGN OF COST EFFECTIVE CHASSIS DESIGN FOR NETWORKING PRODUCTS - An electrical equipment chassis includes a frame open to a first side and an opposite second side and a power board located near a mid-plane of the chassis coupling power supply modules to first networking modules and a second networking module. A first region open to the first side can receive first power supply modules. A second region open to the first side is adjacent to the first region and can receive the first networking modules and the second networking module oriented with a first orientation. A third region open to the second side can receive fan trays with fans and third networking modules. The third networking modules are oriented orthogonal to the first orientation. The power board at least partially separates the first and third regions and only partially separates the second and third regions. The chassis permits air flow from the first side to the second side. | 05-21-2015 |
20150293567 | SECONDARY COOLING SYSTEM FOR LAPTOP COMPUTER - A cooling system for a laptop computer comprising a cooling fan installed in a battery compartment of the laptop computer, where a battery is removed from the battery compartment, where the cooling fan includes an internal fan to blow cool air into a RAM compartment without a cover; and a plurality of lifts attached to a bottom surface of a base of the laptop computer, where the plurality of lifts raise the base above an underlying surface. With the cooling fan and lifts more cool air is able to blow over the internal components of the laptop. | 10-15-2015 |
20150305203 | DATA CENTER WITH COOLING SYSTEM - Data center includes a first container and a second container containing data racks therein. The first container includes an air intake for inputting outside cooling air into the first container. The second container contacts the first container via a base between the first container and the second container. The base defines a cooling air passage and heated air passage both communicating the first container and the second container. The cooling air passage inputs cooling air from the first container to the second container. The heated air passage inputs heated air from the second container to the first container. | 10-22-2015 |
20150305204 | DATA CENTER WITH COOLING SYSTEM - Data center includes a first container, a second container, a first duct and a second duct. The first container includes an air intake for inputting outside cooling air, an air input window for inputting heated air, and an air exhaust. The outside cooling air and the heated air in the first container are mixed to be cooling air. The second container has data racks contained therein. The second container includes an air inlet and an air outlet. The first air duct couples the air exhaust of the first container and the air inlet of the second container, for guiding the cooling air from the first container to cool data equipment at the data racks. The second air duct couples the air outlet of the second container and the input window of the first container, for guiding the heated air from the second container to the first container. | 10-22-2015 |
20150346783 | GRAPHICS CARD COOLER - A bracket for cooling a peripheral component interconnect card is disclosed. The bracket includes a plurality of heat transfer surfaces, mounting systems for a blower fan, fan shroud and liquid cooling system for cooling the peripheral component interconnect card. | 12-03-2015 |
20150351288 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND FILTER DEVICE - An electronic apparatus includes a housing including an opening, an object to be cooled that is disposed in the housing, an air flow generation unit that generates cooling air which flows through the opening into the housing and flows to the object to be cooled, a plurality of filter units that remove a foreign matter contained in the cooling air, a blocking unit that blocks at least one filter unit to be cleaned, among the filter units, a controller that increases a flow rate of the cooling air using the air flow generation unit, and a cleaning processing unit that cleans the filter unit to be cleaned, the filter unit to be cleaned being blocked by the blocking unit. | 12-03-2015 |
20150355693 | Jacket for a Handheld Electronic Device and Handheld Assembly Having the Jacket and the Handheld Electronic Device - A jacket for a handheld electronic device includes: a housing adapted to couple with a handheld electronic device; a fan mounted in the housing; and a control unit electrically connecting with the fan and adapted to electrically connect with the handheld electronic device, with the control unit capable of controlling the fan according to a control command outputted by the handheld electronic device. | 12-10-2015 |
20150359144 | DATA CENTER MICRO-MODULE AND DATA CENTER FORMED BY MICRO-MODULES - A data center micro-module includes: an enclosure, and a cabinet system, a power supply system, and a cooling system that are inside the enclosure. The cabinet system installs a computing server, the power supply system supplies power for the computing server and the cooling system, and the cooling system cools the computing server; and the enclosure is further externally provided with an interface configured to connect to another data center micro-module or connection apparatus. The foregoing data center micro-module integrates the power supply system, the cooling system and the computing server into a same module, and therefore can be directly manufactured in a factory. When a data center is built, the data center micro-modules only need to be combined and assembled, which greatly reduces a construction cycle of the data center, and the hardware architecture may be flexibly changed according to a specific deployment requirement. | 12-10-2015 |
20150373877 | System and Method for Improving Fan Life in an Information Handling System - An information handling system includes a first fan in a first location for cooling a first component of the information handling system, a second fan in a second location for cooling a second component of the information handling system, and a management controller. The management controller determines that the first fan has experienced greater stress than the second fan, and recommends that the first fan be placed in the second location and that the second fan be placed in the first location. | 12-24-2015 |
20160007505 | SERVER HEAT DISSIPATION SYSTEM - A heat dissipation system includes a main body part, an inner unit and a rear surface part. The main body part has first and second surfaces at both ends so as to form a receiving space therein. The inner unit is received in the receiving space through a first opening portion provided to the first surface and coupled thereto so as to be sealed. The rear surface part is coupled to the second surface so as to be sealed. | 01-07-2016 |
20160007506 | MODULAR DATA CENTER - A modular data center includes: a rack which houses an electronic device; a blower device capable of switching a flowing direction of air and configured to feed the air into the rack; a space housing a moisture absorbent; an in-rack temperature detector which detects a temperature inside the rack; a dew-point temperature detector which detects a dew-point temperature of outside air; and a controller. The controller receives signals inputted from the in-rack temperature detector and the dew-point temperature detector, and controls shutters and the blower device. | 01-07-2016 |
20160029508 | CONTAINER-TYPE DATA CENTER - The present invention provides a container-type data center enabling transportation while having IT equipments stored therein. Vibration isolation table units | 01-28-2016 |
20160029519 | COOLING SYSTEM AND CIRCUIT LAYOUT WITH MULTIPLE NODES - A circuit layout includes two or more high performance processing nodes that are cooled by a cooling fan. The cooling fan resides in a cooling fan assembly that relies on principles of aerodynamics to maximize airflow. The cooling fan assembly is coupled to the opposite side of a backplane to which the circuit layout is mounted. The backplane includes large ventilation holes to permit the cooling fan to induce significantly more airflow across the circuit layout than possible with conventional designs. At least one advantage of the approaches discussed herein is circuit layouts can be constructed to meet the competing objectives of high node performance and high node density. Accordingly, data centers can be built that offer high performance computing without requiring a significant increase in physical real estate. | 01-28-2016 |
20160037688 | CONTROLLING AIR CIRCULATION IN A DATA CENTER - A method of controlling air circulation in a data center system. The data center system includes: a cold aisle; a hot aisle including a floor element and a ceiling element; a server rack comprising a controller and servers separating the cold aisle from the hot aisle; and an air conditioning unit. The method includes: toggling, by the controller, the hot aisle between: (a) a first configuration in which the ceiling element is opened and the floor element is closed and (b) a second configuration in which the ceiling element is closed and the floor element is opened, wherein the first configuration enables circulation of air from the from the hot aisle to the cold aisle via the air conditioning unit, and wherein the second configuration enables circulation of air from the from the hot aisle to the cold aisle without the circulated air passing through the air conditioning unit. | 02-04-2016 |
20160048180 | Carbon Fiber Laminate Piezoelectric Cooler and Method Therefor - An opening at a first carbon fiber sheet is provided, the opening extending through the sheet from a first major surface to a second major surface, the opening defining two sides and a first end of a rectangular flap, a second end of the flap remaining rooted in the first carbon fiber sheet. A piezoelectric transducer is bonded to the first carbon fiber sheet, the transducer proximate to the second end of the flap. A controller including a signal generator is coupled to the piezoelectric transducer, the piezoelectric transducer to excite sympathetic vibration of the flap. | 02-18-2016 |
20160050796 | HIGH DENSITY NETWORKING SHELF AND SYSTEM - A system, a shelf, and a high density platform optimize the physical arrangement of cards to maximize cooling effectiveness and line card pitch while minimizing backplane trace lengths between line interface and switch fabric cards. The shelf and system and associated card arrangement supports scaling to a larger, double-size system that maintains the required length of backplane traces for card communications without compromising card cooling. Advantageously, the shelf and system maintains full NEBS compliance through an arrangement supporting full air intake/outtake through a front and/or back of the shelf or system, i.e. no side ventilation, and includes a false front to ensure all cards (switch fabric and line interface cards) are substantially flush with one another. | 02-18-2016 |
20160050797 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COOLING DATA CENTERS AND OTHER ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT - Temperature, humidity, and pressure control systems and methods for enclosed spaces, including data centers. In some embodiments, the rotational frequency of the air supply fans is controlled based on a pressure associated with the enclosed space. In some embodiments, the rotational frequency of the air supply fans is controlled based on a pressure differential between an inlet region and an exhaust region within the enclosed space. In some embodiments, air within the inlet region is segregated from air within the exhaust region. In some embodiments, the cooling capacity of the cooling equipment is controlled responsive to a temperature associated with the enclosed space. In some embodiments, the cooling capacity is controlled based on a temperature associated with the inlet region of the enclosed space. In some embodiments, the humidity within the enclosed space is controlled. | 02-18-2016 |
20160057893 | CONTAINER-TYPE DATA CENTER - A container-type data center is provided, which can be transported while having outdoor units of an air conditioning facility installed therein, and having an enhanced cooling effect. A partition panel | 02-25-2016 |
20160077557 | Skin Based System Cooling Using Internal System Fan - A system and method for improving the cooling of the skin of an information handling system. More specifically, in certain embodiments, the information handling system comprises an air moving device positioned to generate boundary layer disruption on the external skin of the system. In certain embodiments the air moving device is located within the information handling system. | 03-17-2016 |
20160081228 | Electrical Signal Computing Module Capable of Accommodating Printed Circuit Board - The present invention is an electrical signal computing module capable of accommodating printed circuit board, able to lead the exterior air into the main case body, exchange heat with the printed circuit boards, without accumulation of heat and damage of the printed circuit board. The present invention has a main case body with a bottom case and an internal board set, and four accommodating areas are formed by the internal board set and a transmission circuit board, in addition, numerous flow holes disposed at specific position are designed for air flowing in, exchanging heat produced by printed circuit boards as well. | 03-17-2016 |
20160081230 | Cold Row Encapsulation For Server Farm Cooling System - Apparatuses, methods, and systems directed to efficient cooling of data centers. Some embodiments of the invention allow encapsulation of cold rows through an enclosure and allow one or more fans to draw cold air from the cold row encapsulation structure to cool servers installed on the server racks. In other particular embodiments, the systems disclosed can be used to mix outside cool air into the cold row encapsulation structure to cool the servers. In some embodiments, the present invention involves fanless servers installed on the server racks and introduces fan units to draw cooling air from the cold row encapsulation structure through the fanless servers on the racks. | 03-17-2016 |
20160088760 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND FABRICATION METHOD THEREFOR - A plurality of parts built in an electronic apparatus are attached to a frame. Further, the frame has a peripheral wall portion formed along an outer peripheral face of the electronic apparatus. An upper cover has a rear face portion attached to a rear wall portion of the frame by a screw. Further, a lower cover has a rear face portion attached to the rear wall portion of the frame by a screw. With the structure, insertion locations of the fixtures such as screws can be suppressed from standing out. | 03-24-2016 |
20160088764 | AIR-MOVING ASSEMBLIES WITH FLYWHEELS - Apparatuses and methods are provided for facilitating air-cooling of, for instance, one or more electronics racks within a data center. The apparatus includes an air-moving assembly and one or more flywheels. The air-moving assembly includes a shaft, one or more mechanical fans coupled to the shaft to rotate, at least in part, with the shaft, and a motor coupled to the shaft to rotatably drive the shaft. The flywheel(s) is sized and coupled to the shaft of the air-moving assembly to store rotational energy, and to facilitate, for a specified period of time, continued rotation of the shaft during interruption in power to the motor. In one implementation, the flywheel(s) is sized and coupled to the shaft to facilitate, for the specified time period, continued rotation of the shaft at a specified percentage, or greater, rotational speed of the shaft compared with shaft speed when rotatably driven by the motor. | 03-24-2016 |
20160088766 | COOLING SYSTEM FOR USE IN A MASS STORAGE CHASSIS ASSEMBLY - A cooling system for use in a mass storage chassis assembly is provided. The cooling system in one example includes a frame including one or more fan bays for receiving one or more fan units, one or more fan bay connectors located in the one or more fan bays and configured to couple to and provide electrical power to the one or more fan units, a plurality of retainer devices positioned in each fan bay, with the plurality of retainer devices configured to receive and hold a plurality of projections extending from each fan unit, and the one or more fan units configured to be installed to the one or more fan bays, with each fan unit including a fan connector that couples to the corresponding fan bay connector. | 03-24-2016 |
20160120061 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - A plurality of vent perforations are formed on a side face of an electronic apparatus and communicate the inside and the outside of the electronic apparatus with each other therethrough. The electronic apparatus includes a fan which sucks or discharges air through the plurality of vent perforations. A groove is formed on the side face of the electronic apparatus and extends in a forward and rearward direction. The plurality of vent holes are formed on an inner face of the groove of the side face. With the structure, the vent holes can be suppressed from being closed up when the electronic apparatus is placed vertically, and the drop of the ventilation efficiency can be suppressed. | 04-28-2016 |
20160135333 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ECONOMICAL AIRFLOW SENSOR AND CLOSED-LOOP AIRFLOW CONTROL IN AN INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM - In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, an air mover control system may include a first input configured to receive a first temperature signal from a first temperature sensor, a second input configured to receive a second temperature signal from a second temperature sensor, and logic. The logic may be configured to determine an estimated airflow based on the first temperature signal and the second temperature signal, determine an error based on a target airflow setpoint and the estimated airflow, and control a velocity of an air mover based on the error. | 05-12-2016 |
20160147270 | IHS COMPONENT COOLING SYSTEM - An IHS includes an IHS chassis. A processor is located in the IHS chassis. At least one fan is located in the IHS chassis and in fluid communication with the processor. A temperature sensor is located in the IHS chassis. A fan controller is coupled to the processor, the at least one fan, the temperature sensor, and a storage device that includes a plurality of processor target temperatures that are each associated with a different ambient temperature. The fan controller is operable to receive a first ambient temperature from the temperature sensor, determine a first processor target temperature that is associated with the first ambient temperature, receive a temperature of the processor, and operate the at least one fan in order to reduce the temperature of the processor to the first processor target temperature. | 05-26-2016 |
20160154445 | HIGH-POWER COMPUTER SWITCHING POWER SUPPLY | 06-02-2016 |
20160183413 | BLADE COMPUTER SYSTEM | 06-23-2016 |
20160187942 | MECHANISM FOR SENDING AIR IN APPARATUS FOR READING IMAGES AND APPARATUS FOR READING IMAGES - In a blast mechanism for optimizing an air blast in the main scanning direction and an air blast in the sub-scanning direction so as not to affect reading accuracy of an image, a first blast path for sending air in the main scanning direction and a second blast path for sending air in the sub-scanning direction are formed inside the housing, and collection efficiencies of air filters of the blast paths are set so that the efficiency in the main scanning direction is high than that in the sub-scanning direction. The blast mechanism includes a casing, first and second blast paths in the main and sub-scanning directions disposed in the casing, and air filters disposed in the respective blast paths. The dust collection efficiencies of the air filters are set so that the filter of the first blast path is higher than the filter of the second blast path. | 06-30-2016 |
20160192530 | CONFIGURABLE DRAWER-BASED COMPUTING SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS - Systems and methods providing for packaging of scalable machines are discussed herein. Some embodiments may include a configurable drawer-based computing system that includes a frame configured to hold drawer modules that may each be slidably inserted into or pulled out from the frame. The system may provide power, networking, and cooling to the drawer modules, even while a drawer module has been pulled out for purposes such as system maintenance. Each drawer module may include printed circuit board assemblies and other components. The system may provide for configurability in the mounting of the drawer modules such that slidable modules that differ in function and/or size may be combined with minimal wasted space within the frame. | 06-30-2016 |
20160195909 | Partitioned Airflow Method for Cooling Information Handling Systems | 07-07-2016 |
20160198587 | CENTRAL ELECTRONICS COMPLEX ('CEC') AND FAN STRUCTURE | 07-07-2016 |
20160381836 | FACILITATING FRONT ACCESS TO REAR-MOUNTED ASSEMBLY IN EQUIPMENT CHASSIS - An equipment chassis includes a rear-mountable fan tray assembly (FTA) having a plurality of fans arranged into two or more FTA housing portions, the rear-mountable fan tray assembly being slidably insertable into and retractable from the equipment chassis for facilitating front-to-back airflow while providing ease of access. The FTA housing portions are articulatably coupled to each other and are arranged to follow a smooth motion path when traveling from a horizontal position to a vertical position and vice versa when the rear-mountable fan tray assembly is either inserted into or retracted from the equipment chassis, wherein a top FTA housing portion is guided by a top curvilinear tracking path and a bottom FTA housing portion is guided by a bottom curvilinear tracking path. | 12-29-2016 |
20180027686 | Robotically Serviceable Computing Rack and Sleds | 01-25-2018 |
20180027700 | TECHNOLOGIES FOR RACK ARCHITECTURE | 01-25-2018 |
20180027703 | TECHNOLOGIES FOR RACK COOLING | 01-25-2018 |
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20220141995 | HOT SWAPPABLE AND EXTERNALLY ACCESSIBLE FAN TRAY AND ENCLOSURE CONFIGURED TO HOUSE THE HOT SWAPPABLE AND EXTERNALLY ACCESSIBLE FAN TRAY - A fan tray for an enclosure containing devices to be cooled is provided. The fan tray includes a top cover having a top surface and a bottom surface facing opposite the top surface, wherein, when the fan tray is mated to the enclosure, (i) the top surface is exposed relative to outside the enclosure and (ii) the bottom surface is contained within the enclosure, a fan-receiving portion extending from the bottom surface of the top cover and configured to receive one or more fans, and one or more electrical connectors configured to provide electrical power to the one or more fans. | 05-05-2022 |
20220142008 | MANAGING AIRFLOW FOR COMPUTING DEVICES - Systems and methods for managing airflow for cooling computing devices in a data center in normal and cold environments are disclosed. Computing devices are positioned on racks, and an air barrier may be connected to the racks and have openings configured to permit air to be drawn through the computing devices by cooling fans. In a first mode, cool air may be drawn in from a cold aisle, and heated air may be exhausted into a hot aisle. Temperature sensors may periodically measure temperatures for the cool air being drawn into the computing devices. A controller may select a subset of the computing devices for air flow reversal in response to the measured temperatures being below a predetermined threshold. Patterns that may be time-varying and temperature-varying may be used to select the computing devices for air flow reversal and to adjust the fan speed of the computing devices. | 05-05-2022 |