Abstract: An external module is for use with a designated computing device. The external module includes a body forming a hollow chamber. An external air intake formed in the body and connected to a first portal of the chamber. An air outlet formed in the body along a wall of the chamber and adapted to align with a cooling air intake of the designated computing device when the external module is positioned in a designated relationship to the computing device. A blower is positioned to force air through the external air intake into the chamber and maintain a positive air pressure in the chamber such that the positive air pressure is maintained against at least part of the cooling air intake of the computing device when the air outlet is aligned with the cooling air intake.

Abstract: Various modular thermal management systems for a computing device and methods of using the same are disclosed. In one aspect, a method of providing thermal management for a heat generating component is provided. The method includes placing a heat sink in thermal contact with the heat generating component and coupling a shroud to the heat sink. The shroud has a first opening to direct air in a first direction past the heat sink and a second opening to direct air in a second direction past the heat sink. Air is moved through the first opening or the second opening.

Abstract: Various modular thermal management systems for a computing device and methods of using the same are disclosed. In one aspect, a method of providing thermal management for a heat generating component is provided. The method includes placing a heat sink in thermal contact with the heat generating component and coupling a shroud to the heat sink. The shroud has a first opening to direct air in a first direction past the heat sink and a second opening to direct air in a second direction past the heat sink. Air is moved through the first opening or the second opening.

Abstract: Various portable computing device thermal management stands and methods of using and making the same are disclosed. In one aspect, a stand for supporting and thermally managing a portable computing device that has a first surface is provided. The stand includes a support plate that has a second surface to contact the first surface of the computing device and transfer heat from the computing device by conduction. The stand is operable to transfer heat received from the computing device to the ambient environment. A wall coupled to the support plate may be used to bear against a member supporting the stand to provide stability.

Abstract: A device comprising a first thermal interface material, and a first micro-channel cold plate. The first thermal interface material is in physical communication with a first plurality of memory modules of a computer system. The first micro-channel cold plate is in physical communication with the first thermal interface material. The first micro-channel cold plate is adapted to allow a fluid flow through a first plurality of micro-channels, and configured to remove a first amount of heat produced by the first memory modules of the computer system through the first thermal interface material.

Abstract: A pedal box for a vehicle (V), comprises a pedal (E) pivotally mounted intermediate its ends on a pedal pin (PP) carried by the pedal box, so as to have, beyond each side of the pedal pivot (PP), a lower pedal part carrying a footpad (FP), and an upper pedal part; an abutment surface (S) provided in or on the upper pedal part and so located with respect to the pedal pivot axis (PP) that the abutment surface (S) is beyond a top dead centre position of the pedal pivot (PP) at the driver/passenger compartment (PC) side; and an activation device (C, D) adapted, in use, to be secured between a portion (Q) of the vehicle (V) designed to deform upon frontal impact, and a portion (P) of the vehicle (V) designed for minimal deformation upon frontal impact and, upon activation, to engage the abutment surface (S) such that the upper pedal part is rotated towards the driver/passenger compartment (PC), and the lower pedal part is rotated away from the driver/passenger compartment (PC).