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Computer enclosure cooling unit
Assignee: THERMAL PARTNERS LLC
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Filing: 1999-11-04
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Granted: 2001-03-06
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Expires: 2019-11-04
Abstract
Abstract A computer enclosure cooling unit adapted to current dimensional standards which is capable of controlled cooling of individual semiconductor devices as well as of the air circulated within the computer housing. The disclosed invention utilizes Peltier devices, a controller unit, both liquid and gaseous heat exchangers, and low cost construction methods to provide a compact, effective computer enclosure cooling system meeting the cooling needs of current high-speed, heat producing computer systems and components.
Inventors
- 👤 Jose Javier Macias
- 👤 Rogelio Hernandez Silva
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 09:10
CPC Classifications
F; F25; F25B; F25B21/00; F25B21/02; G; G06; G06F; G06F1/00; G06F1/16; G06F1/20; H; H10; H10W; H10W40/00; H10W40/20; H10W40/28; H10W40/40; H10W40/43
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
A computer enclosure cooling unit which comprises a first heat exchanger, a second heat exchanger, a third heat exchanger, a plurality of Peltier devices; and a plurality of additional heat exchangers wherein said first heat exchanger transfers heat from said computer enclosure cooling unit to the ambient air in a room containing a computer, said second heat exchanger transfers heat from the air within said computer to said computer enclosure cooling unit, said third heat exchanger transfers and heat from cooling fluid circulating within said computer to said ambient air, said plurality of Peltier devices transfers heat from said second heat exchanger to said first heat exchanger and to said third heat exchanger, each of said additional heat exchangers transfers heat from one or more electronic and/or electrical devices within said computer to said cooling fluid.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
A computer enclosure cooling unit which comprises a first heat exchanger, a second heat exchanger, a third heat exchanger, a plurality of Peltier devices; and a plurality of additional heat exchangers wherein said first heat exchanger transfers heat from said computer enclosure cooling unit to the ambient air in a room containing a computer, said second heat exchanger transfers heat from the air within said computer to said computer enclosure cooling unit, said third heat exchanger transfers and heat from cooling fluid circulating within said computer to said ambient air, said plurality of Peltier devices transfers heat from said second heat exchanger to said first heat exchanger and to said third heat exchanger, each of said additional heat exchangers transfers heat from one or more electronic and/or electrical devices within said computer to said cooling fluid.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein each of said heat exchangers utilizes conduction as the heat transfer mechanism.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
74 words
The invention of claim 1 additionally comprising a controller unit and sensors wherein said sensors detect various temperature and flow rates within said computer enclosure cooling unit, said sensors provide information regarding said detected temperature and flow rates to said controller, said controller provides voltages and currents to electrical and/or electronic components within said computer enclosure cooling unit, and said controller utilizes said detected temperature and flow rates to determine said voltages and currents.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The invention of claim 1 additionally comprising a plurality of additional heat exchangers wherein each of said additional heat exchangers transfers heat from one or more electronic and/or electrical devices within said computer to said cooling fluid.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
102 words
A computer enclosure cooling unit comprising a first heat exchanger, a second heat exchanger, a third heat exchanger, and a plurality of Peltier devices; wherein said first heat exchanger transfers heat from said computer enclosure cooling unit to the ambient air in a room containing a computer, said second heat exchanger transfers heat from the air within said computer to said computer enclosure cooling unit, said third heat exchanger transfers heat from cooling fluid circulating within said computer to said computer enclosure cooling unit, and said plurality of Peltier devices transfer heat from said second heat exchanger to said first heat exchanger.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
102 words
A computer enclosure cooling unit comprising a first heat exchanger, a second heat exchanger, a third heat exchanger, and a plurality of Peltier devices; wherein said first heat exchanger transfers heat from said computer enclosure cooling unit to the ambient air in a room containing a computer, said second heat exchanger transfers heat from the air within said computer to said computer enclosure cooling unit, said third heat exchanger transfers heat from cooling fluid circulating within said computer to said computer enclosure cooling unit, and said plurality of Peltier devices transfer heat from said second heat exchanger to said first heat exchanger.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
74 words
The invention of claim 5 additionally comprising a controller unit and sensors wherein said sensors detect various temperature and flow rates within said computer enclosure cooling unit, said sensors provide information regarding said detected temperature and flow rates to said controller, said controller provides voltages and currents to electrical and/or electronic components within said computer enclosure cooling unit, and said controller utilizes said detected temperature and flow rates to determine said voltages and currents.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
37 words
The invention of claim 5 additionally comprising a plurality of additional heat exchangers wherein each of said additional heat exchangers transfers heat from one or more electronic and/or electrical devices within said computer to said cooling fluid.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The invention of claim 5 wherein each of said heat exchangers utilizes conduction as the heat transfer mechanism.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
The invention of claim 5 wherein said plurality of Peltier devices transfer heat from said third heat exchanger to said first heat exchanger.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
100 words
A computer enclosure cooling unit comprising a first heat exchanger, a second heat exchanger, a third heat exchanger, and a plurality of Peltier devices; wherein said first heat exchanger transfers heat from said computer enclosure cooling unit to the ambient air in a room containing a computer, said second heat exchanger transfers heat from cooling fluid circulating within said computer to said computer enclosure cooling unit, said third heat exchanger transfers heat from the air within said computer to said cooling fluid, and said plurality of Peltier devices transfer heat from said second heat exchanger to said first heat exchanger.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
100 words
A computer enclosure cooling unit comprising a first heat exchanger, a second heat exchanger, a third heat exchanger, and a plurality of Peltier devices; wherein said first heat exchanger transfers heat from said computer enclosure cooling unit to the ambient air in a room containing a computer, said second heat exchanger transfers heat from cooling fluid circulating within said computer to said computer enclosure cooling unit, said third heat exchanger transfers heat from the air within said computer to said cooling fluid, and said plurality of Peltier devices transfer heat from said second heat exchanger to said first heat exchanger.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
74 words
The invention of claim 10 additionally comprising a controller unit and sensors wherein said sensors detect various temperature and flow rates within said computer enclosure cooling unit, said sensors provide information regarding said detected temperature and flow rates to said controller, said controller provides voltages and currents to electrical and/or electronic components within said computer enclosure cooling unit, and said controller utilizes said detected temperature and flow rates to determine said voltages and currents.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
37 words
The invention of claim 10 additionally comprising a plurality of additional heat exchangers wherein each of said additional heat exchangers transfers heat from one or more electronic and/or electrical devices within said computer to said cooling fluid.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
18 words
The invention of claim 10 wherein each of said heat exchangers utilizes conduction as the heat transfer mechanism.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
23 words
The invention of claim 10 wherein said plurality of Peltier devices transfer heat from said third heat exchanger to said second heat exchanger.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
23 words
The invention of claim 10 wherein said plurality of Peltier devices transfer heat from said third heat exchanger to said first heat exchanger.
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