VENTILATED HOUSING FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES
A housing may comprise a first surface comprising one or more ventilation openings and a second surface comprising one or more ventilation openings. The one or more ventilation openings of the first surface may be located in a recessed groove of the first surface. The second surface may be substantially perpendicular to the first surface. The housing may enable air to flow through the one or more ventilation openings of the first surface and the one or more ventilation openings of the second surface to direct heat away from the one or more internal components of the housing. The arrangement of the one or more ventilation openings may enable one or more housings to be stacked on top of each other without impeding air flow through the one or more ventilation openings of the first surface and/or the one or more ventilation openings of the second surface.
This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/562,757, filed Sep. 6, 2019, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
BACKGROUNDA housing may comprise an exterior case or enclosure configured to contain one or more components (e.g., an electronic device) within the housing. The housing may prevent the one or more components from being contaminated by outside debris such as dirt and water, as well as from other physical damage. However, certain devices, particularly those contained within certain housings, may be prone to overheating. Overheating of a device may cause numerous problems, including but not limiting to damage to the one or more components, reduced battery life, and potential fire hazards. This may be particularly problematic when two or more devices are stacked on top of each other, amplifying the heat exchange between the devices and limiting the ability for heat to escape from the housing.
SUMMARYA housing is described for one or more internal components such as an electronic device contained within the housing. The housing may comprise at least a first surface comprising one or more ventilation openings and a second surface comprising one or more ventilation openings. The one or more ventilation openings of the first surface may be located in a recessed groove of the first surface. The second surface may be substantially perpendicular to the first surface. The housing may comprise a third surface that is proximate to the second surface and is substantially parallel to the first surface. The housing may enable or facilitate air flow through the one or more ventilation openings of the first surface and the one or more ventilation openings of the second surface in order to direct heat away from the one or more internal components of the housing. The arrangement of the one or more ventilation openings may enable one or more housings to be stacked on top of each other without impeding air flow through the one or more ventilation openings of the first surface and/or the one or more ventilation openings of the second surface.
The following detailed description is better understood when read in conjunction with the appended drawings. For the purposes of illustration, examples are shown in the drawings; however, the subject matter is not limited to specific elements and instrumentalities disclosed. In the drawings:
Disclosed herein is a housing for containing one or more internal components such as an electronic device. The housing may comprise at least a first surface comprising one or more ventilation openings and a second surface comprising one or more ventilation openings. The one or more ventilation openings of the first surface may be located in a recessed groove of the first surface. The second surface may be substantially perpendicular to the first surface. The housing may comprise a third surface that is proximate to the second surface and is substantially parallel to the first surface. The housing may enable or facilitate air flow through the one or more ventilation openings of the first surface and the one or more ventilation openings of the second surface in order to direct heat away from the one or more internal components of the housing. The arrangement of the one or more ventilation openings may enable one or more housings to be stacked on top of each other without impeding air flow through the one or more ventilation openings of the first surface and/or the one or more ventilation openings of the second surface. In one example, the device may be a gateway device. However, it is understood that the device may be any type of device capable of protection within the housing.
The housing 100 may comprise a third surface 106. The third surface 106 may be a bottom surface of the housing 100. The third surface 106 may be substantially parallel to the first surface 102. The housing 100 may comprise a fourth surface 114. The fourth surface 114 of the housing 100 may be substantially parallel to the first surface 102 and the third surface 106. The fourth surface 114 of the housing 100 may extend outward from the second surface 104. The housing 100 may comprise a fifth surface 116. The fifth surface 116 may intersect with the first surface 102 and the second surface 104 at an angle. The housing 100 may comprise one or more supports 124 for supporting the housing 100. The supports 124 may be comprised of any material (e.g., rubber) and may be detachable from the device.
The third surface 106 may be a bottom portion of the housing 100. The third surface 106 may be substantially parallel to the first surface 102. The housing 100 may comprise a fourth surface 114. The fourth surface 114 of the housing 100 may be substantially parallel to the first surface 102. The fourth surface 114 of the housing 100 may extend outward from the second surface 104. The housing 100 may comprise a fifth surface 116. The fifth surface 116 may intersect with the first surface 102 and the second surface 104 at an angle. The housing 100 may comprise one or more supports 124 for supporting the housing 100. The supports 124 may be comprised of any material (e.g., rubber) and may be detachable from the device. The housing 100 may have one or more components 124, 126, 128, 130 and 132. The one or more components may include but are not limited to supports 124 (e.g., rubber feet) for lifting the gateway off the ground and reducing vibration, a pin hole 126 for a reset button, a SIM card slot 128, an antenna input 130, and an ethernet input 132.
The second housing 100(b) may comprise a first surface 102(b). The first surface 102(b) may be a top surface of the second housing 100(b). The first surface 102(b) may comprise a recessed groove 108(b). The recessed groove 108(b) may comprise one or more ventilation openings 110(b) that enable air to flow in a direction into and/or out of the second housing 100(b). The second housing 100(b) may comprise a second surface 104(b). The second surface 104(b) of the second housing 100(b) may be a side surface of the second housing 100(b). The second surface 104(b) of the second housing 100(b) may comprise one or more ventilation openings 112(b) that enable air to flow in a direction into and/or out of the second housing 100(b). The second housing 100(b) may comprise a third surface 106(b). The third surface 106(b) of the second housing 100(b) may be a bottom surface of the second housing 100(b) that may be substantially parallel to the first surface 102(b) of the second housing 100(b).
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The second surface 104 of the housing 100 may form a recessed portion of the fifth surface 116 of the housing 100. The second surface 104 may be proximate to the third surface 106 of the housing 100. In the example of
An example housing may comprise a first surface comprising one or more ventilation openings and a second surface comprising one or more other ventilation openings. The housing may be the housing 100 shown in any of
The housing may comprise one or more internal components, such as an electronic device. The one or more ventilation openings and the one or more other ventilation openings may be arranged such that one or more internal components of the housing are not visible through the one or more ventilation openings and the one or more other ventilation openings.
The one or more ventilation openings and the one or more other ventilation openings may be arranged to enable stacking of the housing and one or more other housings without impeding air flow through the one or more ventilation openings and the one or more other ventilation openings. The first surface of the housing may comprise a first portion and a second portion, such as the first portion 120 and the second portion 122 shown in
The housing may comprise a fourth surface that is substantially parallel to the first surface. The fourth surface may be the surface 114. The fourth surface may extend outward from the second surface of the housing. The fourth surface of the housing may have a width that is greater than a width of the first surface and the third surface, such as the fourth surface 114 shown in
The first surface of the housing may be located on a first portion of the housing and the second surface of the housing may be located on a second portion of the housing. The first portion of the housing may be separable from the second portion of the housing. The one or more ventilation openings may be located on the first portion of the housing and the one or more other ventilation openings may be located on the second portion of the housing.
A housing may comprise a top surface comprising one or more ventilation openings and a side surface comprising one or more ventilation openings. The housing may be the housing 100 shown in
The one or more ventilation openings of the top surface and the one or more ventilation openings of the side surface may be arranged to enable stacking of the housing and one or more other housings without impeding air flow through the one or more ventilation openings of the top surface and the one or more ventilation openings of the side surface. The top surface of the housing may comprise a first portion and a second portion, such as the first portion 120 and the second portion 122 shown in
An example system may comprise a first housing and a second housing. The first housing may be the housing 100(a) shown in
The second housing may be the housing 100(b) shown in
The first housing and the second housing may be configured such that stacking at least one of the first housing and the second housing on top of the other one of the first housing and the second housing may not restrict air flow through the one or more ventilation openings and of the first surface or the one or more ventilation openings and of the second surface. The first surface may comprise a first portion and a second portion (such as the first portion 120 and the second portion 122). The first portion may be raised with respect to the second portion such that a first housing (or other object) may be stacked on top of a second housing without impeding air flow through the one or more ventilation openings.
While the methods and systems have been described in connection with preferred embodiments and specific examples, it is not intended that the scope be limited to the particular embodiments set forth, as the embodiments herein are intended in all respects to be illustrative rather than restrictive.
It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations may be made without departing from the scope or spirit of the present disclosure. Other embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art from consideration of the specification and practices described herein. It is intended that the specification and example figures be considered as example only, with a true scope and spirit being indicated by the following claims.
Claims
1. A housing comprising:
- a first surface comprising one or more first ventilation openings located in a recessed groove of the first surface; and
- a second surface comprising one or more second ventilation openings, wherein the one or more ventilation openings and the one or more second ventilation openings are arranged to enable stacking of the housing and one or more other housings without impeding air flow through the housing.
2. The housing of claim 1, wherein:
- the first surface is a top surface of the housing; and
- the second surface is a side surface of the housing.
3. The housing of claim 1, wherein the housing comprises one or more internal components.
4. The housing of claim 3, wherein the one or more first ventilation openings and the one or more second ventilation openings are arranged such that one or more internal components of the housing are not visible through the one or more first ventilation openings and the one or more second ventilation openings.
5. The housing of claim 1, wherein the first surface comprises a first portion and a second portion that are separated by the recessed groove.
6. The housing of claim 5, wherein the first portion of the first surface is raised with respect to the second portion of the first surface.
7. The housing of claim 1, wherein the first surface is located on a first portion of the housing and the second surface is located on a second portion of the housing.
8. The housing of claim 1, wherein the one or more first ventilation openings are located on the first portion of the housing and the one or more second ventilation openings are located on the second portion of the housing.
9. A system comprising:
- a first housing comprising: a first surface comprising one or more first ventilation openings located in a recessed groove of the top surface; and a second surface comprising one or more second ventilation openings; and
- a second housing comprising: a first surface comprising one or more first ventilation openings located in a recessed groove of the top surface; and a second surface comprising one or more second ventilation openings,
- wherein one of the first housing or the second housing is stacked on the other one of the first housing or the second housing, and
- wherein the stacking of the one of the first housing or the second housing on the other one of the first housing or the second housing does not impede air flow through the first housing or the second housing.
10. The system of claim 9, wherein:
- the first surface of the first housing comprises a first portion and a second portion that are separated by the recessed groove; and
- the first surface of the second housing comprises a first portion and a second portion that are separated by the recessed groove.
11. The system of claim 10, wherein:
- the first portion of the first surface of the first housing is raised with respect to the second portion of the first surface of the first housing; and
- the first portion of the first surface of the second housing is raised with respect to the second portion of the first surface of the second housing.
12. The system of claim 9, wherein:
- the first surface of the first housing is a top surface of the first housing;
- the second surface of the first housing is a side surface of the first housing;
- the first surface of the second housing is a top surface of the second housing; and
- the second surface of the second housing is a side surface of the second housing.
13. The system of claim 9, wherein the first housing comprises one or more internal components and the second housing comprises one or more internal components.
14. The housing of claim 13, wherein the one or more first ventilation openings of the first housing and the one or more second ventilation openings of the first housing are arranged such that one or more internal components of the first housing are not visible through the one or more first ventilation openings of the first housing and the one or more second ventilation openings of the first housing, and
- wherein the one or more first ventilation openings of the second housing and the one or more second ventilation openings of the second housing are arranged such that one or more internal components of the second housing are not visible through the one or more first ventilation openings of the second housing and the one or more second ventilation openings of the second housing.
15. A housing comprising:
- a first surface comprising one or more first ventilation openings located in a recessed groove of the first surface;
- a second surface comprising one or more second ventilation openings, wherein the second surface is substantially perpendicular to the first surface; and
- a third surface that is opposite the first surface, wherein the one or more first ventilation openings and the one or more second ventilation openings are arranged to enable stacking of the housing and one or more other housings without impeding air flow through the one or more first ventilation openings and the one or more second ventilation openings.
16. The housing of claim 15, wherein:
- the first surface is a top surface of the housing;
- the second surface is a side surface of the housing; and
- the third surface is a bottom surface of the housing.
17. The housing of claim 15, wherein the housing comprises one or more internal components.
18. The housing of claim 17, wherein the one or more first ventilation openings and the one or more second ventilation openings are arranged such that one or more internal components of the housing are not visible through the one or more first ventilation openings and the one or more second ventilation openings.
19. The housing of claim 15, wherein the first surface comprises a first portion and a second portion that are separated by the recessed groove.
20. The housing of claim 19, wherein the first portion of the first surface is raised with respect to the second portion of the first surface.
21. The housing of claim 15, wherein the first surface is located on a first portion of the housing and the second surface is located on a second portion of the housing.
22. The housing of claim 15, further comprising:
- a fourth surface that extends outward from the second surface of the housing.
23. The housing of claim 22, wherein the fourth surface of the housing has a width that is greater than a width of the first surface.
24. The housing of claim 22, further comprising:
- a fifth surface that connects the first surface and the fourth surface, wherein the fifth surface is angled with respect to the first surface and the fourth surface.
Type: Application
Filed: Jun 29, 2023
Publication Date: Nov 2, 2023
Inventors: Osman CUETO (Lansdale, PA), Sean MCGINNIS (Philadelphia, PA), Michael JOU (Philadelphia, PA)
Application Number: 18/344,215