IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0482832
(2002-05-15)
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국제출원번호 |
PCT/IB02/003067
(2002-05-15)
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§371/§102 date |
20031231
(20031231)
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국제공개번호 |
WO03/005791
(2003-01-16)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Sharp,Anthony C.
- Hudz,Andrew
- Jeffery,Peter
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
58 인용 특허 :
32 |
초록
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A system for removing heat from a plurality of electronic assemblies including a cabinet having brackets for supporting electronic assemblies in a vertical array between a first vertical airflow path and a second vertical air flow path of the cabinet, and a plinth underlying the cabinet and having a
A system for removing heat from a plurality of electronic assemblies including a cabinet having brackets for supporting electronic assemblies in a vertical array between a first vertical airflow path and a second vertical air flow path of the cabinet, and a plinth underlying the cabinet and having an input port receiving air from the first vertical airflow path of the cabinet, an output port transmitting air to the second vertical air flow path, a heat exchanger positioned in an air flow path extending between the input and the output ports, and a fan assembly for driving air through the heat exchanger and towards the input port. The system further includes at least one air flow distribution device establishing a predetermined flow rate distribution through electronic assemblies supports by the brackets.
대표청구항
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What is claimed is: 1. A substantially enclosed cabinet for supporting electronic assemblies to be cooled, the cabinet comprising: a base; a top panel vertically spaced from the base; a first vertical airflow path vertically extending in a direction between the top panel and the base; a second v
What is claimed is: 1. A substantially enclosed cabinet for supporting electronic assemblies to be cooled, the cabinet comprising: a base; a top panel vertically spaced from the base; a first vertical airflow path vertically extending in a direction between the top panel and the base; a second vertical airflow path vertically extending in a direction between the base and the top panel; brackets for supporting electronic assemblies in a vertical array between the first and the second vertical airflow paths; at least one heat exchanger positioned between the base and the brackets for cooling air flowing between the first vertical airflow path and the second vertical airflow path; and at least one distribution device extending vertically and horizontally between a lower end and an upper end, such that the upper end of the distribution device is closer to the brackets than the lower end, for establishing a predetermined flow rate distribution of cooled air from the base through electronic assemblies supported on the brackets. 2. A cabinet according to claim 1, wherein the distribution device is positioned in the second airflow path of the cabinet. 3. A cabinet according to claim 1, wherein the distribution device is planar. 4. A cabinet according to claim 1, wherein the distribution device includes a hood at the upper end extending towards the brackets. 5. A cabinet according to claim 4, wherein the distribution device includes side plates extending from sides of the distribution device towards the brackets and extending between the hood and the lower end of the distribution device. 6. A cabinet according to claim 1, further comprising at least one fan positioned between the brackets and the base for driving air through the heat exchanger. 7. A cabinet according to claim 1, further comprising at least one fan positioned in the first vertical airflow path for driving air through the heat exchanger. 8. A cabinet according to claim 1, further comprising a plenum adjacent the first vertical airflow path and at least one fan positioned in the plenum for driving air from the first vertical airflow path through the heat exchanger. 9. A cabinet according to claim 8, wherein the plenum is mounted on a door of the cabinet. 10. A cabinet according to claim 1, wherein the heat exchanger includes tubes filled with water. 11. A cabinet according to claim 1, wherein the heat exchanger includes tubes filled with gaseous coolant. 12. A system for removing heat from a plurality of electronic assemblies, comprising: A. at least one cabinet supported on a floor and including brackets for supporting electronic assemblies in a vertical array between a first vertical airflow path extending along a first side of the cabinet and a second vertical air flow path extending along a second side of the cabinet, the second side being opposite the first side of the cabinet, B. at least one plinth underlying the cabinet below the floor and having, an input port, an output port, at least one heat exchanger disposed along a plinth air flow path extending between the input and the output ports, and at least one fan assembly disposed along the plinth air flow path for driving air through the heat exchanger; C. a first insulated duct extending through the floor and connecting the first vertical airflow path of the cabinet and the input port of the plinth, and a second insulated duct extending through the floor and connecting the second vertical airflow path of the cabinet and the ouput port of the plinth; and D. at least one air flow distribution device for establishing a predetermined flow rate distribution through electronic assemblies supported on the brackets of the cabinet. 13. A system according to claim 12, wherein the predetermined flow rate distribution is substantially the same. 14. A system according to claim 12, wherein the distribution device is positioned between the second vertical air flow path of the cabinet and the brackets. 15. A system according to claim 12, wherein the distribution device is substantially planar and extends vertically, and includes a plurality of apertures in a predetermined pattern of sizes and positions. 16. A system according to claim 15, wherein the distribution device is positioned between the second air flow path of the cabinet and the brackets, and the apertures of the distribution device at different distances from the plinth are sized and positioned so that the predetermined flow rate distribution is substantially the same. 17. A system according to claim 15, wherein the apertures of the distribution device are provided in horizontal rows. 18. A system according to claim 17, wherein the horizontal rows of the distribution device closest to the plinth include fewer apertures than the horizontal rows furthest from the plinth. 19. A system according to claim 15, wherein the apertures of the distribution device are equally sized. 20. A system according to claim 12, wherein the distribution device extends vertically and laterally between a lower end nearer the plinth and an upper end further from the plinth, such that the upper end of the distribution device is closer to the brackets than the lower end. 21. A system according to claim 20, wherein the distribution device is positioned in the second air flow path of the cabinet and is shaped and oriented so that the predetermined flow rate distribution through electronic assemblies supported on the brackets of the cabinet is substantially the same. 22. A system according to claim 20, wherein the distribution device is planar. 23. A system according to claim 20, wherein the distribution device includes a hood at the upper end extending towards the brackets. 24. A system according to claim 23, wherein the distribution device includes side plates extending from sides of the distribution device towards the brackets and extending between the hood and the lower end of the distribution device. 25. A system according to claim 12, wherein the heat exchanger includes tubes filled with water. 26. A system according to claim 12, wherein the heat exchanger includes tubes filled with gaseous coolant. 27. A substantially enclosed cabinet for supporting electronic assemblies to be cooled, the cabinet comprising: a base for receipt on a floor; a top panel vertically spaced from the base; a first vertical airflow path vertically extending from near the top panel to an outlet in the base; a first insulated duct for extending through the floor and connecting the outlet in the base to a remote heat exchanger; a second vertical airflow path vertically extending from an inlet in the base to near the top panel; a second insulated duct for extending through the floor and connecting the inlet in the base to the remote heat exchanger; a fan positioned in at least one of the insulated ducts for causing airflow between the cabinet and the remote heat exchanger; brackets for supporting electronic assemblies in a vertical array between the first and the second vertical airflow paths; and at least one substantially planar, vertically extending airflow distribution device having a plurality of apertures in a predetermined pattern of sizes and positions for establishing a predetermined flow rate distribution of cooled air from the second vertical airflow path through electronic assemblies supported on the brackets, wherein the combined area of the apertures of the airflow distribution device decreases in a direction extending between the base and the top panel of the cabinet. 28. A cabinet according to claim 27, wherein the predetermined flow rate distribution is substantially equal. 29. A cabinet according to claim 27, wherein the apertures of the distribution device are provided in horizontal rows corresponding to the brackets. 30. A cabinet according to claim 27, wherein the apertures of the distribution device are equally sized and are provided in horizontal rows corresponding to the brackets, wherein the number of apertures in the rows varies. 31. A substantially enclosed cabinet for supporting electronic assemblies to be cooled, the cabinet comprising: a base for receipt on a floor; a top panel vertically spaced from the base; a first vertical airflow path vertically extending from near the top panel to an outlet in the base; a first insulated duct for extending through the floor and connecting the outlet in the base to a remote heat exchanger; a second vertical airflow path vertically extending from an inlet in the base to near the top panel; a second insulated duct for extending through the floor and connecting the inlet in the base to the remote heat exchanger; a fan positioned in at least one of the insulated ducts for causing airflow between the cabinet and the remote heat exchanger; brackets for supporting electronic assemblies in a vertical array between the first and the second vertical airflow paths; and at least one distribution device extending vertically and horizontally between a lower end and an upper end, such that the upper end of the distribution device is closer to the brackets than the lower end, for establishing a predetermined flow rate distribution of cooled air from the base through electronic assemblies supported on the brackets. 32. A cabinet according to claim 31, wherein the distribution device is positioned in the second vertical airflow path of the cabinet. 33. A cabinet according to claim 31, wherein the distribution device is planar. 34. A cabinet according to claim 31, wherein the distribution device includes a hood at the upper end extending towards the brackets. 35. A cabinet according to claim 34, wherein the distribution device includes side plates extending from sides of the distribution device towards the brackets and extending between the hood and the lower end of the distribution device. 36. A substantially enclosed cabinet for supporting electronic assemblies to be cooled, the cabinet comprising: a base; a top panel vertically spaced from the base; a first vertical airflow path vertically extending in a direction between the top panel and the base; a second vertical airflow path vertically extending in a direction between the base and the top panel; brackets for supporting electronic assemblies in a vertical array between the first and the second vertical airflow paths; at least one heat exchanger positioned between the base and the brackets for cooling air flowing between the first vertical airflow path and the second vertical airflow path; and at least one distribution device extending vertically and horizontally between a lower end and an upper end, such that the upper end of the distribution device is closer to the brackets than the lower end, for establishing a predetermined flow rate distribution of cooled air from the base through electronic assemblies supported on the brackets. 37. A cabinet according to claim 36, wherein the distribution device is positioned in the second airflow path of the cabinet. 38. A cabinet according to claim 36, wherein the distribution device is planar. 39. A cabinet according to claim 36, wherein the distribution device includes a hood at the upper end extending towards the brackets. 40. A cabinet according to claim 39, wherein the distribution device includes side plates extending from sides of the distribution device towards the brackets and extending between the hood and the lower end of the distribution device. 41. A cabinet according to claim 36, further comprising a plenum adjacent the first vertical airflow path and at least one fan positioned in the plenum for driving air from the first vertical airflow path through the heat exchanger. 42. A cabinet according to claim 41, wherein the plenum is mounted on a door of the cabinet. 43. A cabinet according to claim 36, wherein the heat exchanger includes tubes filled with water. 44. A cabinet according to claim 36, wherein the heat exchanger includes tubes filled with gaseous coolant.
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