Cabinet for computer devices with air distribution device

Details Cabinet for computer devices with air distribution device Cabinet for computer devices with air distribution device

2007-06-05

2007-06-05

Boles, Derek S. (Department: 3749)

Ventilation

Electronic cabinet

C361S695000, C361S696000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11181494

ABSTRACT:
A cabinet for housing computer devices with an internal air distribution system is disclosed. The cabinet includes an internal chamber defined by a side wall arrangement having at least a front wall. The cabinet includes a support structure for computer devices, wherein the support structure is positioned within the internal chamber of the cabinet. The air distribution device comprises an elongated duct defining a passageway for air distribution. The duct is positioned within the internal chamber and has at least one adjustable air discharge port that is in fluid communication with the passageway. The air distribution device further includes an inlet fan in fluid communication with the passageway. By precisely directing cool air to a frontal portion of the computer devices, the air distribution device reduces the temperature gradients within the cabinet and the quantity of heat that accumulates in the cabinet during operation of the computer devices.

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