18225043. FAN WITH DEBRIS MITIGATION simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
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FAN WITH DEBRIS MITIGATION
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Jesse T. Dybenko of Santa Cruz CA (US)
Arash Naghib Lahouti of San Jose CA (US)
Jason C. Sauers of Sunnyvale CA (US)
Jeffrey R. Kapper of San Jose CA (US)
Sivesh Selvakumar of San Francisco CA (US)
David J. Dunsmoor of San Jose CA (US)
FAN WITH DEBRIS MITIGATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18225043 titled 'FAN WITH DEBRIS MITIGATION
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a head-mountable device with a fan that manages heat and prevents intrusion of particles and debris.
- Fan includes a protrusion to direct incoming particles away from sensitive regions.
- Fan has openings to allow particles to exit the enclosure and avoid interaction with the impeller.
- Variable spacing between impeller and base plate prevents collection of particles.
- Adhesive pad collects and retains particles without interfering with impeller rotation.
Potential Applications
- Virtual reality headsets - Augmented reality glasses - Industrial safety helmets
Problems Solved
- Overheating of head-mounted devices - Damage caused by particles and debris - Maintenance issues due to particle accumulation
Benefits
- Improved heat management - Enhanced durability and longevity of head-mounted devices - Reduced maintenance requirements
Original Abstract Submitted
A head-mountable device can include a fan that effectively manages heat while also mitigating the intrusion of particles and other debris. Fans can include a protrusion that creates a tortuous pathway to direct incoming particles away from sensitive regions. Fans can include openings to allow particles to exit the fan enclosure and avoid interaction with the impeller. Fans can include a variable spacing between the impeller and the base plate to avoid collection of particles. Fans can include an adhesive pad that collects and retains particles at a location that does not interfere with rotation of the impeller.
