Patents Examined by Zhengfu Feng
  • Patent number: 9961801
    Abstract: A fan assembly includes a first guide, a second guide disposed in a direction vertical to the first guide such that the height of the first guide is adjustable, a slider disposed to move in a horizontal direction along the second guide, and a plurality of fan modules fastened to the slider, wherein each of the plurality of fan modules is fastened to the slider such that the height of the fan module is adjustable. Accordingly, the heights of the plurality of fan modules can be simultaneously adjusted, and the heights of some of the plurality of fan modules can be adjusted different from those of the other fan modules, so that the plurality of fan modules can be optimally installed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: LSIS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Hyukil Kwon
  • Patent number: 9961804
    Abstract: A cooling apparatus includes: a circulation path of coolant; a first pump provided in the circulation path, the first pump including a first inlet and a first outlet; a second pump connected to the first pump, the second pump including a second inlet and a second outlet; a first main pipe with one end connected to the first outlet; a second main pipe with one end connected to the second inlet; a connection portion connecting another ends of the first and second main pipe; a first bypass pipe connecting the first inlet and the connection portion; and a second bypass pipe connecting the second outlet and the connection portion, wherein the first main pipe and the second bypass pipe are connected in a same direction in the connection portion, and the second main pipe and the first bypass pipe are connected in the same direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: FUJITSU LIMITED
    Inventors: Nobuyuki Hayashi, Teru Nakanishi
  • Patent number: 9943012
    Abstract: A rack-based information handling system (RIHS) includes: a rack chassis having a plurality of interconnected panels forming a volumetric space having a front section and a rear section, both with opposing side panels forming a front access space and a rear access space, respectively, between corresponding opposing side panels; one or more IT gear sleds that are inserted into the front section of the rack chassis; and a pair of front expansion panels that are added to the rack chassis and which extend past an end of the opposing side panels at the front section of the rack chassis to provide a deeper IT bay within the front section and enable insertion of longer-than-standard depth IT gear within the rack chassis. The front expansion panels are cable management panels that include at least one strap that is utilized to secure one or more cables extending from one or more IT gear inserted into the rack chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: Dell Products, L.P.
    Inventor: Edmond Bailey
  • Patent number: 9941675
    Abstract: A switch cabinet includes a pair of opposing side panels. At least one side panel of the pair of side panels includes an opening defined therein. The switch cabinet also includes at least one component removal system coupled to the at least one side panel. The component removal system is selectively movable between a first position to prevent withdrawal of an electrical component through the opening and a second position to enable withdrawal of the electrical component through the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Inventor: Xuhui Ren
  • Patent number: 9939855
    Abstract: A method of manufacture of an enhanced capacity memory system includes: providing a dual in-line memory module carrier having a memory module and an integrated memory buffer coupled to the memory module; coupling a memory expansion board, having a supplementary memory module, to the dual in-line memory module carrier including attaching a bridge transposer; and providing a system interface connector coupled to the integrated memory buffer and the bridge transposer for controlling the memory module, the supplementary memory module, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: SMART Modular Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Mahran, Robert S. Pauley, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9924612
    Abstract: A space-efficient container data center with cooling devices extending outside but which can be retracted for ease of container transport includes a cabinet and a function module. The cabinet includes a plurality of plates and a bottom. A first one of the plates defines a plurality of spaced openings. At least one door is rotatably attached to the side beside each opening. A support member is rotatably attached to the plates near a bottom edge of each opening. The door and the support members are rotated to open each opening and the support members are aligned with the bottom to allow the function modules to slide outwards to an extended working position on the bottom and the support members, or inwards for compactness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hung-Chou Chan, Wen-Tang Peng
  • Patent number: 9910459
    Abstract: In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, an apparatus for minimizing heat transfer may include a first member substantially planar in shape, a second member substantially planar in shape and substantially perpendicular to the first member, and a gasket mechanically coupling the first member to the second member. The apparatus may be formed such that the first member, second member, and the gasket define a plenum wherein the first member, the second member, and the gasket prevent transfer of fluid between an interior and exterior of the plenum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Travis C. North, Austin Michael Shelnutt
  • Patent number: 9898056
    Abstract: An electronic assembly and method of manufacturing includes: an airflow bracket having a circular rail and an airflow tab, the airflow bracket electrically coupling the circular rail and the airflow tab; a top board attached to the circular rail for electrically coupling the top board and the circular rail; and a bottom board attached to the circular rail for electrically coupling the top board and the circular rail, the bottom board positioned to form a thermal channel between the top board and the bottom board for directing air through a vent opening of the circular rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: SANDISK TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: David Lee Dean, Dennis Bennett, Robert W. Ellis
  • Patent number: 9901011
    Abstract: An example cooling system for a datacenter is disclosed. The datacenter includes a plurality of computers arranged in a row within a building. The row of computers separates a cold aisle and a hot aisle. The row of computers defines an air passageway between the cold aisle and the hot aisle. The row of computers is associated with a top surface that is below and spaced apart from an overhead surface of the building to define a gap between the top surface and the overhead surface. The example cooling system includes an inflatable air duct to be disposed within the gap. The inflatable air duct has selectively an inflated state and a deflated state. The inflatable air duct filling more of the gap when the inflatable air duct is in the inflated state than when the inflatable air duct is in the deflated state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: RITE-HITE HOLDING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Frank Heim, Kevin J. Gebke, Micaela White, Nicholas L. Kaufmann
  • Patent number: 9883606
    Abstract: In various examples, a system comprises a first plurality of power supplies comprising a first plurality of external electrical connectors, and a second plurality of power supplies comprising a second plurality of external electrical connectors. The first plurality of power supplies may be symmetric with the second plurality of power supply about an axis of symmetry. The system further comprises a common fan module. The common fan module comprises a fan to cool the first plurality of power supplies and the second plurality of power supplies, a power inlet, a third plurality of electrical connectors, a fourth plurality of electrical connectors. The third plurality of electrical connectors are capable of being electrically coupled to the first plurality of electrical connectors, and the fourth plurality of electrical connectors are capable of being electrically coupled to the second plurality of electrical connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
    Inventors: Daniel Humphrey, Rameez Kadar Kazi, Michael R. Miller
  • Patent number: 9860986
    Abstract: Circuit arrangement for vehicles with at least one semiconductor element 30 and at least one first metal carrier plate 2a and a metal circuit board 2b. A multifaceted scope of application is provided if the carrier plate 2a is electrically insulated from the circuit board 2b and the carrier plate 2a is electrically linked with at least one of the circuit boards 2b by means of at least one semiconductor device 30 so that the carrier plate 2a and the circuit board 2b form an electrical three-pole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: Auto-Kabel Management GmbH
    Inventors: Wacim Tazarine, Simon Betscher, Frank Gronwald, Sohejl Rafati
  • Patent number: 9843114
    Abstract: An adapter bracket, which screws onto an existing neutral bar in a load center, having legs inserted through the holes in the neutral bar or screwed into the top of the neutral bar. The adapter bracket is configured to accept downward-facing or sideways-facing plug-on neutral mounting clips of a plug-on neutral circuit breaker. The bracket has a support portion extending along a Z-axis perpendicular to a rear wall of the load center. The downward-facing clips can be plugged onto the support portion. Sideways-facing clips are received onto tabs that are bent away from the support portion of the bracket and feature chamfered ends and a relatively small aspect ratio relative to the length of the mounting clip. The other holes in the existing neutral bar remain unobstructed so that a conventional neutral conductor can be inserted through the free holes while the adapter bracket accommodates plug-on neutral mounting clips.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC USA, INC.
    Inventor: Dave Pearson
  • Patent number: 9832909
    Abstract: An electronic equipment cooling device is provided, which has housing in which heat-generating components are housed, and which can cool surfaces of the housing. A blower fan blows air toward the surfaces via a chamber room. An inclined flat plate-like partition portion is provided inside the chamber room so as to distribute a desired amount of air corresponding to a heat generating ratio of the respective surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: FUJI ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yasuhito Tanaka, Masakazu Gekinozu, Yukihiro Nishikawa, Masaki Sakuma
  • Patent number: 9823693
    Abstract: A convertible display includes a number of video display panels which are movable between a first position in which the panels extend in the same plane to define a unified display and a configuration in which one or more of the panels are moved into other planes which allow them to form steps. Multiple of the rotated panels may form a sequence of steps, e.g. a staircase. The convertible display may be moved via a robotic mount, whereby the position or orientation of the convertible display may be changed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Inventor: Andrew Flessas
  • Patent number: 9814161
    Abstract: An electronic device rack includes a plurality of panels surrounding a first space. Moreover, the electronic device rack includes: an electronic-device housing unit disposed in the first space and configured to house electronic devices; a heat exchanger disposed in the first space at a position away from the electronic-device housing unit; a second space provided between the electronic-device housing unit and the heat exchanger and isolated from the rest of the first space; and an air blower configured to circulate air inside the first space through the electronic-device housing unit, the second space, and the heat exchanger in the described order.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: FUJITSU LIMITED
    Inventors: Masao Kondo, Hiroyuki Fukuda, Shigeyoshi Umemiya, Hiroshi Endo
  • Patent number: 9788462
    Abstract: A data center cooling system configured to cool one or more components of a data center thereby enabling a data center to be maintained at a higher overall temperature while still providing sufficient cooling to the components housed in the data center is disclosed. By maintaining the data center at a higher overall temperature, significant operational costs are realized due to savings in power costs. The data center cooling system may include one or more turbo-expanders having a rotary turbine positioned within a turbo-expander housing in which compressed air expands and drives the rotary turbine. The cooled expanded air is heated passing through a thermal transfer system that pulls heat from the data center component. The air is further heated passing through a brake system that generates heat by applying resistance to a shaft coupled to the rotary turbine. The heated air is exhausted outside of the data center.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignees: AT&T MOBILITY II LLC, AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
    Inventors: Sheldon K. Meredith, William Cottrill, Brandon B. Hilliard
  • Patent number: 9778778
    Abstract: A removable input/output module for a touch-screen device is described. The input/output module comprises a front plate, a rear plate and an edge plate. When attached to the touch-screen device, the front plate contacts with the front face of the touch-screen device, the rear plate contacts with the rear face of the touch-screen device and the edge plate contacts at least an upper part of an edge face of the touch-screen device. The input/output module further comprises a mechanism which provides a force to clamp the front and rear plates onto the touch-screen device and an adjustment mechanism which allows the relative position of the front plate and the edge plate to be adjusted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: John Franciscus Marie Helmes, Stuart Taylor, Stephen E Hodges
  • Patent number: 9781861
    Abstract: A tablet information handling system manages thermal conditions with selective installation of either a wireless wide area network interface card or an air moving device in an internal communication link card slot, such as an M.2 card slot. If an air moving device is installed, then greater thermal demands may be managed at the tablet information handling system, such as greater CPU clock speeds for a given CPU, internal housing or skin temperature. For example, a piezoelectric bellows-based fan having substantially the same footprint as a WWAN NIC and powered from the communications slot interface aids distribution of thermal energy whether or not the tablet housing has air vents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: DELL PRODUCTS L.P.
    Inventors: Geroncio Tan, Travis C. North, Flaviu C. Chis
  • Patent number: 9763358
    Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus (1) comprising a generator (5), an evaporator (6), an absorber (8) and a condenser (9) circulating a refrigerant (R), an inert (I) and an absorbent (A) in a diffusion-absorption cycle. The generator (5) and the evaporator (6) are arranged in an electric cabinet (2) to receive a heat load from primary electric components (3) and secondary electric components (4). The absorber (8) and the condenser (9) are arranged outside of the electric cabinet (2) and at a higher level than the evaporator (6) to receive fluid from the generator (5) and the evaporator (6) and for dissipating heat from the received fluid to the surrounding environment. The inert (I) and refrigerant (R) are selected such that the inert (I) is heavier than the refrigerant (R) in order to obtain fluid circulation where the inert (I) exiting the absorber (8) flows downwards to the evaporator (6) and the inert (I) exiting the evaporator (6) flows upwards to the absorber (8).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: ABB Technology OY
    Inventors: Mathieu Habert, Bruno Agostini, Francesco Agostini
  • Patent number: 9756740
    Abstract: An electrical switch assembly for an electrical appliance having an electrical load such as a motor, includes a housing with an opening, switch terminals, and an on/off mechanical switching module. The switch assembly includes an electronic control module operable with a semiconductor switching device to control operation of the load, and a heat sink in thermal contact with the switching device for dissipating heat. The heat sink is electrically conductive and is in electrical circuit connection with a first terminal of the switching device and one of the switch terminals. The heat sink closes the opening and forms part of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: Defond Components Limited
    Inventor: Chiu Keung Loong