Dell products l.p. (20240134425). AIR SHROUD HAVING BUILT IN AIR MOVERS FOR ENHANCED COOLING simplified abstract

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AIR SHROUD HAVING BUILT IN AIR MOVERS FOR ENHANCED COOLING

Organization Name

dell products l.p.

Inventor(s)

Robert B. Curtis of Georgetown TX (US)

AIR SHROUD HAVING BUILT IN AIR MOVERS FOR ENHANCED COOLING - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240134425 titled 'AIR SHROUD HAVING BUILT IN AIR MOVERS FOR ENHANCED COOLING

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes an air shroud with multiple channels that direct airflow into a chassis, with one channel being activated by a shroud air mover in different modes to control airflow.

  • The air shroud includes multiple channels for directing airflow into a chassis.
  • One channel is activated by a shroud air mover in different modes to control airflow.
  • An opening in the air shroud interfaces between the second channel and the shroud air mover.
  • Airflow through the second channel is greater when the shroud air mover is active compared to when it is inactive.

Potential Applications

This technology could be used in server racks, data centers, or other electronic equipment to improve cooling efficiency and airflow management.

Problems Solved

This innovation helps regulate airflow within a chassis, ensuring proper cooling of components and preventing overheating.

Benefits

- Enhanced cooling efficiency - Improved airflow management - Prevention of overheating in electronic equipment

Potential Commercial Applications

- Server rack cooling systems - Data center airflow management solutions

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be traditional air shrouds or cooling systems used in electronic equipment to regulate airflow and prevent overheating.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology compare to existing airflow management systems in terms of efficiency and effectiveness?

This article does not provide a direct comparison with existing airflow management systems, so it is unclear how this technology stacks up against current solutions.

Are there any limitations or drawbacks to implementing this air shroud system in different types of electronic equipment?

The article does not address any potential limitations or drawbacks of implementing this air shroud system in various electronic equipment, leaving room for further exploration into potential challenges.


Original Abstract Submitted

an air shroud may include a plurality of channels including at least a first channel configured to direct airflow driven by one or more chassis-level air movers from outside a chassis enclosing the air shroud into the chassis and into the first channel and a second channel configured to direct airflow driven by the one or more chassis-level air movers from outside the chassis into the chassis and into the second channel, and an opening formed in the air shroud and fluidically configured to be interfaced between the second channel and a shroud air mover such that, when the shroud air mover operates in a plurality of modes comprising a first mode in which the shroud air mover is inactive and a second mode in which the shroud air mover is active, airflow through the second channel is greater in the second mode than in the first mode.