Abstract: Data storage systems may include a chassis with a first end and a second end. One or more fans may be positioned at the first end of the chassis. At least one storage media device may be positioned inside the chassis and behind the at least one fan relative to the first end of the chassis. A carrier including a frame may be coupled to the at least one storage media device, where the frame includes an elongated member extending away from the storage media device toward the first end of the chassis. Other aspects, embodiments, and features are also included.

Abstract: According to an aspect a perch is provided comprising a bracket configured to be attached to a rack-mount component, a bar having a width and an elongated surface, the bar having tabs configured to engage with the bracket, and an attachment screw to secure the bar to the bracket so that the bar extends horizontally across a portion of the component.

Abstract: The technology includes a roof pod system for a vehicle configured to operate in one or more partly or fully autonomous self-driving modes. The roof pod system is arranged to sit above the roof of the vehicle, for instance at least 10-50 mm above the roof surface. The roof pod may be supported by a set of legs such as cross-rails. The roof pod system incorporates various sensors and related equipment to assist with self-driving operation. Some sensors may be arranged in the main housing of the roof pod, while others can be located in a dome-type structure extending above the main housing. A cabling harness assembly runs wiring and other links between the roof pod and the vehicle chassis.

Abstract: The invention relates to a two-channel air-conditioner (10) for the climate control of a number of rooms (44, 46, 48) and/or room zones, having an air inlet device (52) in every room (44, 46, 48) to be climate controlled, having at least one pair of supply air channels (20, 22) wherein at least one supply channel (20, 22) comprises a cooling and/or heating register (32, 34; 58, 60) having at least one temperature regulator for each room (44, 46, 48) to be climate controlled, which keeps the room (44, 46, 48) to be climate controlled at a room temperature (Troom target) which can be set, having valve units (54, 72), which connect the supply air channels (20, 22) to the air inlet device (52). The invention is characterized in that it allows switching, the cooling or heating register (32, 34; 58, 60) is only opened as needed if the temperature in at least on of the supply air channels (20,22) is insufficient for cooling or heating the room (44, 46, 48) to be climate controlled.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for operating a ventilation system with a mixing chamber into which air is supplied via a first supply duct and via at least one further supply duct. Air is removed from the mixing chamber by a removal duct. The supply of air—volume control—into the mixing chamber from the supply ducts is controlled in each case via flaps with a plurality of flap leaves and/or a plurality of flap units each having a plurality of intercoupled flap leaves. According to the disclosure, the flap leaves and/or the flap units are activated individually, and an individual opening position of the respective flap leaves or of the flap units with the flap leaves is made possible.

Abstract: A multi-duct air conditioning system for air conditioning a number of rooms and/or room zones includes: at least one air inlet device to each room to be air conditioned or to each room zone; at least two supply air fans; a control unit for controlling the supply air fans; and at least two supply air ducts. At least one supply air fan is situated in each of the supply air ducts.

Abstract: The invention relates to a control device for room air managing systems, comprising at least one or more rooms (32, 34) or room zones; an inlet air channel (22) and room inlet air channels (22a) branching therefrom; an exhaust air channel (20) and room exhaust air channels (20 a) branching therefrom; an inlet ventilator (16) in the inlet air channel (22); controllable inlet air throttle flaps (14) for the inlet air flow in the room inlet air channel (20a); and, controllable exhaust air throttle flaps (12) for the exhaust air flow in the room exhaust air channel (22a). According to the invention, there is provided a pressure sensor (38) that detects the room pressure in the room (32, 34) that is to be air conditioned, wherein the room pressure constitutes the direct control parameter for the opening position of the inlet air throttle flap (14) and/or the exhaust air throttle flap (12).

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for operating a ventilation system with a mixing chamber into which air is supplied via a first supply duct and via at least one further supply duct. Air is removed from the mixing chamber by a removal duct. The supply of air—volume control—into the mixing chamber from the supply ducts is controlled in each case via flaps with a plurality of flap leaves and/or a plurality of flap units each having a plurality of intercoupled flap leaves. According to the disclosure, the flap leaves and/or the flap units are activated individually, and an individual opening position of the respective flap leaves or of the flap units with the flap leaves is made possible.

Abstract: A preferred embodiment of the subject invention comprises a system for implementing computer network services and applications, comprising a front-end component comprising one or more applications; a back-end component comprising one or more services; and an abstraction layer component operable to communicate with the front-end and back-end components. In another preferred embodiment, the subject invention comprises a system for linking applications and services, comprising: a vendor connectivity component; a business integration component; a security component; a utility component; and a back end connectivity component.

Abstract: The invention relates to a control device for room air managing systems, comprising at least one or more rooms (32, 34) or room zones; an inlet air channel (22) and room inlet air channels (22a) branching therefrom; an exhaust air channel (20) and room exhaust air channels (20 a) branching therefrom; an inlet ventilator (16) in the inlet air channel (22); controllable inlet air throttle flaps (14) for the inlet air flow in the room inlet air channel (20a); and, controllable exhaust air throttle flaps (12) for the exhaust air flow in the room exhaust air channel (22a). According to the invention, there is provided a pressure sensor (38) that detects the room pressure in the room (32, 34) that is to be air conditioned, wherein the room pressure constitutes the direct control parameter for the opening position of the inlet air throttle flap (14) and/or the exhaust air throttle flap (12).

Abstract: A cooling and/or heating device (10, 60) for use in the cooling and/or heating of one or more units (8a to 8c) includes a conduit network containing flow and return conduits (14, 16; 68, 70), with several circuits (12a to 12c; 32 to 38, 74 to 78) connected to the flow and return conduits (14, 16; 68, 70). Valves (28, 88, 96) are located in each circuit and used to regulate or control the volumetric flow through the circuits (12a to 12c; 32 to 38; 74 to 78). A heat transfer medium or coolant circulates through the conduit network, with at least one consuming device disposed in each circuit. Sensors (38) are provided in each circuit (12a-12c; 32-38; 74-78), the sensors (38) sending signals to a control unit and forming part of a control circuit. The control unit adjusts the valves (28, 88, 96) of each circuit as a function of the signals transmitted from the sensors (38) so as to hydraulically balance the individual circuits.

Abstract: A preferred embodiment of the subject invention comprises a system for implementing computer network services and applications, comprising a front-end component comprising one or more applications; a back-end component comprising one or more services; and an abstraction layer component operable to communicate with the front-end and back-end components. In another preferred embodiment, the subject invention comprises a system for linking applications and services, comprising: a vendor connectivity component; a business integration component; a security component; a utility component; and a back end connectivity component.

Abstract: A preferred embodiment of the subject invention comprises a system for implementing computer network services and applications, comprising a front-end component comprising one or more applications; a back-end component comprising one or more services; and an abstraction layer component operable to communicate with the front-end and back-end components. In another preferred embodiment, the subject invention comprises a system for linking applications and services, comprising: a vendor connectivity component; a business integration component; a security component; a utility component; and a back end connectivity component.

Abstract: A circuit card is retained in a socket by a pair of movable arms engaging opposite sides of the card and securing the card in the socket. An arresting member is engaged with a portion of the card and engaged with the opposite sides and each of the movable arms, whereby the movable arms are maintained in engagement with the opposite sides of the card.

Abstract: The invention relates to an air-conditioning apparatus which regulates at least the temperature of at least one room to a predetermined temperature desired value (TRAUM SOLL) by ventilation with heated or cooled supply air. The air-conditioning apparatus has a supply air motor (15) which feeds the supply air over a supply air channel (10) to the room (1) to be air-conditioned, a cooling and/or heating device (30, 40 33) for the cooling or warming of the supply air, and an exhaust air motor (16) which draws the exhaust air from the room (1) to be air-conditioned over an exhaust air channel (11). According to the invention, the desired value (PAB SOLL) for the regulator of the exhaust air motor (16) forms a room excess pressure established with respect to the outside pressure (PA).

Abstract: The invention relates to a two-channel air-conditioner (10) for the climate control of a number of rooms (44, 46, 48) and/or room zones, having an air inlet device (52) in every room (44, 46, 48) to be climate controlled, having at least one pair of supply air channels (20, 22) wherein at least one supply channel (20, 22) comprises a cooling and/or heating register (32, 34; 58, 60) having at least one temperature regulator for each room (44, 46, 48) to be climate controlled, which keeps the room (44, 46, 48) to be climate controlled at a room temperature (Troom target) which can be set, having valve units (54, 72), which connect the supply air channels (20, 22) to the air inlet device (52). The invention is characterized in that it allows switching, the cooling or heating register (32, 34; 58, 60) is only opened as needed if the temperature in at least on of the supply air channels (20,22) is insufficient for cooling or heating the room (44, 46, 48) to be climate controlled.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for mounting a display panel of a portable information handling system such as a notebook or laptop computer. The apparatus and methods employ a display backing component having a stepwise-thickened central cross-sectional shape and distribution of mass that may be tailored to match the stress concentration of a display assembly.

Abstract: A preferred embodiment of the subject invention comprises a system for implementing computer network services and applications, comprising a front-end component comprising one or more applications; a back-end component comprising one or more services; and an abstraction layer component operable to communicate with the front-end and back-end components. In another preferred embodiment, the subject invention comprises a system for linking applications and services, comprising: a vendor connectivity component; a business integration component; a security component; a utility component; and a back end connectivity component.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for mounting a display panel of a portable information handling system such as a notebook or laptop computer. The apparatus and methods employ a display backing component having a stepwise-thickened central cross-sectional shape and distribution of mass that may be tailored to match the stress concentration of a display assembly.

Abstract: A preferred embodiment of the subject invention comprises a system for implementing computer network services and applications, comprising a front-end component comprising one or more applications; a back-end component comprising one or more services; and an abstraction layer component operable to communicate with the front-end and back-end components. In another preferred embodiment, the subject invention comprises a system for linking applications and services, comprising: a vendor connectivity component; a business integration component; a security component; a utility component; and a back end connectivity component.