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Computer enclosure cooling unit
Assignee: THERMAL PARTNERS LLC
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Filing: 2001-01-09
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Granted: 2002-06-25
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Expires: 2021-01-09
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 02:26
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: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
An enclosure cooling unit which comprises a first heat exchanger, a second heat exchanger, a third heat exchanger, and one or more Peltier devices; wherein said first heat exchanger transfers heat from said enclosure cooling unit to the ambient air outside said enclosure, said second heat exchanger transfers heat from the air within said enclosure to said enclosure cooling unit, said third heat exchanger transfers heat from cooling fluid circulating within said enclosure to said ambient air, said one or more Peltier devices transfer heat from said second heat exchanger to said first heat exchanger, and said one or more Peltier devices transfer heat from said second heat exchanger to said third heat exchanger.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
An enclosure cooling unit which comprises a first heat exchanger, a second heat exchanger, a third heat exchanger, and one or more Peltier devices; wherein said first heat exchanger transfers heat from said enclosure cooling unit to the ambient air outside said enclosure, said second heat exchanger transfers heat from the air within said enclosure to said enclosure cooling unit, said third heat exchanger transfers heat from cooling fluid circulating within said enclosure to said ambient air, said one or more Peltier devices transfer heat from said second heat exchanger to said first heat exchanger, and said one or more Peltier devices transfer heat from said second heat exchanger to said third heat exchanger.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
The invention of claim 1 additionally comprising one or more additional heat exchangers Wherein said enclosure additionally contains one or more heat producing components, and Wherein each of said additional heat exchangers transfers heat from one or more of said heat producing components to said cooling fluid.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
72 words
The invention of claim 1 additionally comprising a controller unit and sensors wherein said sensors detect various temperature and flow rates within said 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 enclosure cooling unit, and said controller utilizes said detected temperature and flow rates to determine said voltages and currents.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
96 words
An enclosure cooling unit comprising a first heat exchanger, a second heat exchanger, a third heat exchanger, and one or more Peltier devices; wherein said first heat exchanger transfers heat from said enclosure cooling unit to the ambient air outside said enclosure, said second heat exchanger transfers heat from the air within said enclosure to said enclosure cooling unit, said third heat exchanger transfers heat from cooling fluid circulating within said enclosure to said enclosure cooling unit, and said one or more Peltier devices transfer heat from said second heat exchanger to said first heat exchanger.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
96 words
An enclosure cooling unit comprising a first heat exchanger, a second heat exchanger, a third heat exchanger, and one or more Peltier devices; wherein said first heat exchanger transfers heat from said enclosure cooling unit to the ambient air outside said enclosure, said second heat exchanger transfers heat from the air within said enclosure to said enclosure cooling unit, said third heat exchanger transfers heat from cooling fluid circulating within said enclosure to said enclosure cooling unit, and said one or more Peltier devices transfer heat from said second heat exchanger to said first heat exchanger.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
47 words
The invention of claim 4 additionally comprising one or more additional heat exchangers wherein said enclosure additionally contains one or more heat producing components, and wherein each of said additional heat exchangers transfers heat from one or more of said heat producing components to said cooling fluid.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
72 words
The invention of claim 4 additionally comprising a controller unit and sensors wherein said sensors detect various temperature and flow rates within said 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 enclosure cooling unit, and said controller utilizes said detected temperature and flow rates to determine said voltages and currents.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
95 words
An enclosure cooling unit comprising a first heat exchanger, a second heat exchanger, a third heat exchanger, and one or more Peltier devices; wherein said first heat exchanger transfers heat from said enclosure cooling unit to the ambient air outside said enclosure, said second heat exchanger transfers heat from cooling fluid circulating within said enclosure to said enclosure cooling unit, said third heat exchanger transfers heat from the air within said enclosure to said cooling fluid, and said one or more Peltier devices transfer heat from said second heat exchanger to said first heat exchanger.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
95 words
An enclosure cooling unit comprising a first heat exchanger, a second heat exchanger, a third heat exchanger, and one or more Peltier devices; wherein said first heat exchanger transfers heat from said enclosure cooling unit to the ambient air outside said enclosure, said second heat exchanger transfers heat from cooling fluid circulating within said enclosure to said enclosure cooling unit, said third heat exchanger transfers heat from the air within said enclosure to said cooling fluid, and said one or more Peltier devices transfer heat from said second heat exchanger to said first heat exchanger.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
47 words
The invention of claim 7 additionally comprising one or more additional heat exchangers wherein said enclosure additionally contains one or more heat producing components, and wherein each of said additional heat exchangers transfers heat from one or more of said heat producing components to said cooling fluid.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
72 words
The invention of claim 7 additionally comprising a controller unit and sensors wherein said sensors detect various temperature and flow rates within said 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 enclosure cooling unit, and said controller utilizes said detected temperature and flow rates to determine said voltages and currents.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
24 words
The invention of claim 7 wherein said one or more Peltier devices transfer heat from said third heat exchanger to said second heat exchanger.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
24 words
The invention of claim 7 wherein said one or more Peltier devices transfer heat from said third heat exchanger to said first heat exchanger.
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