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公开(公告)号：US11758702B2
公开(公告)日：2023-09-12
申请号：US16783049
申请日：2020-02-05
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Ivan S. Marić , Aidan N. Zimmerman , Phil M. Hobson , Jonathan C. Atler , Arash Naghib Lahouti , Jesse T. Dybenko
CPC classification number: H05K7/20972 , G10K11/175 , H04N5/655 , H04N23/54 , H04N23/90 , G02B27/0176
Abstract: A head-mounted device can effectively manage heat while also managing noise output in a manner that reduces the user's perception thereof. For example, a support member extending across a flow channel can provide multiple sections with different profiles and/or cross-sectional dimensions within the flow channel. Each of the profiles and/or cross-sectional dimensions can generate tonal noises at different frequencies, so that the tonal noises generated are distributed across multiple frequencies to mask such tonal noises among broadband noises that are generated by the head-mounted device. Such a support member can be moveably positioned within the flow channel and rigidly coupled to other components of the head-mounted device. Such a support member can also be used to draw heat away from other components of the head-mounted device to be dissipated by the flow of air within the flow channel.
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公开(公告)号：US11339793B2
公开(公告)日：2022-05-24
申请号：US16452074
申请日：2019-06-25
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Anthony J. Aiello , Cheng P. Tan , Jesse T. Dybenko , Arash Naghib Lahouti , Eric R. Prather , Philippe P. Herrou , Ashkan Rasouli , Brett W. Degner , Michael E. LeClerc
Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for mitigating recirculation of backflow fluid through a fan. The fan includes a housing having a channel that extends from an inlet to an outlet of the housing. A rotor assembly is positioned within the channel and is configured to direct a fluid flow from the inlet to the outlet. The rotor assembly includes a hub, a plurality of fan blades, and a shroud disposed about a circumference of the fan blades, where a radial gap extends between the shroud and the housing. The radial gap is configured to receive a portion of the fluid flow from the outlet as backflow fluid. The rotor assembly also includes an inlet flange that is configured receive the backflow fluid from the radial gap and to direct the backflow fluid in a direction away from the inlet prior to discharge of the backflow fluid from the radial gap.
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公开(公告)号：US10738787B2
公开(公告)日：2020-08-11
申请号：US15708989
申请日：2017-09-19
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Jesse T. Dybenko , Anthony Joseph Aiello , Nicholas D. Mancini , Jay S. Nigen , Arash Naghib Lahouti
Abstract: The described embodiments relate to improving efficiency of a low-profile cooling fan. In one embodiment, an impeller of the cooling fan includes a shroud which covers a central portion of the impeller, thereby allowing a central inlet portion of the blades to have an increased fan blade height when compared to a cooling fan constrained by minimum part tolerances between the fan blades and a portion of the fan housing. In some embodiments, the impeller includes splitter blades that can improve performance of the low-profile cooling fan.
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公开(公告)号：US10606325B2
公开(公告)日：2020-03-31
申请号：US15994753
申请日：2018-05-31
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Brett W. Degner , Eric R. Prather , William K. Smith , Anthony Joseph Aiello , Jesse T. Dybenko , Arash Naghib Lahouti , Kristopher P. Laurent
IPC: G06F1/20 , F28D15/02 , H05K7/20 , F28F1/32 , G06F1/16 , F04D29/42 , F04D25/16 , F04D29/44 , F28D21/00
Abstract: A thermal management system that includes a fan assembly, a heat exchanger, and an insulating box is described. The fan assembly can have two impellers and a housing that includes two scroll portions. An internal portion of the scroll wall can be truncated. A motor housing can be connected to the fan housing via multiple struts. The struts can be oriented angularly with a tangential component and can slope inward to increase the effective inlet area. The heat exchanger can be formed of a fin stack that has a curved body that defines an airflow path that turns radially from the inlet to the exhaust. The heat exchanger can have an inlet that is smaller than the exhaust. The heat exchanger can be connected to one or more heat pipes. The insulating box can have a grid that directs air to certain specific directions.
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公开(公告)号：US10436217B2
公开(公告)日：2019-10-08
申请号：US14581882
申请日：2014-12-23
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Anthony Joseph Aiello , Jesse T. Dybenko , Richard A. Herms
Abstract: A cooling system for optimizing fan air flow performance without compromising acoustic performance is disclosed. At least three fan feature embodiments are disclosed: (1) sloped fan blades, (2) sloped impeller hubs, and (3) inlet flow guidance features. For the first embodiment, fan blades attached to an impeller disc and having leading edges that progressively curve toward a center of the impeller disc. For the second embodiment, the impeller disc is attached to and centered on an impeller hub that has a sloped hub surface that progressively curves toward the fan blades. For the third embodiment, an inlet flow guidance feature is positioned within a region surrounding a fan's inlet promoting smooth passage of air into the fan. In some embodiments, all three fan features are combined.
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公开(公告)号：US09069535B2
公开(公告)日：2015-06-30
申请号：US14297576
申请日：2014-06-05
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Brett W. Degner , Eric R. Prather , David H. Narajowski , Frank F. Liang , Jay S. Nigen , Jesse T. Dybenko , Connor R. Duke , Eugene A. Whang , Christopher J. Stringer , Joshua D. Banko , Caitlin Elizabeth Kalinowski , Jonathan L. Berk , Matthew P. Casebolt , Kevin S. Fetterman , Eric J. Weirshauser
CPC classification number: G06F1/181 , G02B6/0001 , G02B6/0008 , G02B6/001 , G06F1/182 , G06F1/183 , G06F1/185 , G06F1/188 , G06F1/20 , G06F1/206 , G06F3/00 , G08B5/36 , G08B21/18 , H01L23/4093 , H05K1/0203 , H05K5/03 , H05K7/20009 , H05K7/20145 , H05K7/20154 , H05K7/20163 , H05K7/20172 , H05K7/20209 , H05K7/2039 , H05K7/2049
Abstract: The present application describes various embodiments regarding systems and methods for providing efficient heat rejection for a lightweight and durable compact computing system having a small form factor. The compact computing system can take the form of a desktop computer. The desktop computer can include a monolithic top case having an integrated support system formed therein, the integrated support system providing structural support that distributes applied loads through the top case preventing warping and bowing. A mixed flow fan is utilized to efficiently pull cooling air through the compact computing system.
Abstract translation: 本申请描述了关于用于为具有小外形尺寸的轻便且耐用的小型计算系统提供有效散热的系统和方法的各种实施例。 紧凑型计算系统可以采用台式计算机的形式。 台式计算机可以包括具有形成在其中的集成支撑系统的整体式顶壳，该集成支撑系统提供结构支撑，其通过顶壳分布施加的载荷，从而防止翘曲和弯曲。 利用混流风扇有效地将冷却空气拉过小型计算系统。
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公开(公告)号：US11723172B2
公开(公告)日：2023-08-08
申请号：US17448700
申请日：2021-09-23
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Anthony Joseph Aiello , Brett W. Degner , Jesse T. Dybenko , Arash Naghib Lahouti , Eric R. Prather
CPC classification number: H05K7/20172 , F04D17/16 , F04D29/281 , F04D29/30
Abstract: Fan assemblies are disclosed. Fan assemblies include an impeller with asymmetric design. For example, an impeller may include a first set of blades with one geometry and second set of fan blades with another geometry. This enables a dual-inlet centrifugal fan to generate different air flow performance characteristics for the air entering one fan inlet compared to the air entering the other fan inlet. The impeller, with different fan blade configurations, can better handle air flow entering the fan assembly through different inlets, particularly when the air flow conditions differ through the inlets due to impeding structures (e.g., motor, struts, etc.). As a result, air flow distribution from air leaving the impeller, including the locations associated with the different fan blade configurations, is relatively uniform. Beneficially, when air flow distribution uniformity increases, the fan assembly operates more efficiently, as air flow pressure losses due to flow separation are mitigated.
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公开(公告)号：US11333170B2
公开(公告)日：2022-05-17
申请号：US16595062
申请日：2019-10-07
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Anthony Joseph Aiello , Jesse T. Dybenko , Richard A. Herms
Abstract: A cooling system for optimizing fan air flow performance without compromising acoustic performance is disclosed. At least three fan feature embodiments are disclosed: (1) sloped fan blades, (2) sloped impeller hubs, and (3) inlet flow guidance features. For the first embodiment, fan blades attached to an impeller disc and having leading edges that progressively curve toward a center of the impeller disc. For the second embodiment, the impeller disc is attached to and centered on an impeller hub that has a sloped hub surface that progressively curves toward the fan blades. For the third embodiment, an inlet flow guidance feature is positioned within a region surrounding a fan's inlet promoting smooth passage of air into the fan. In some embodiments, all three fan features are combined.
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公开(公告)号：US11215193B2
公开(公告)日：2022-01-04
申请号：US16792034
申请日：2020-02-14
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Halil Berberoglu , Cheng Ping Tan , Arash Naghib Lahouti , Richard A. Herms , Jesse T. Dybenko , Ashkan Rasouli
Abstract: An electronic device with a fan assembly is disclosed. The fan assembly includes an impeller and an insert separated from the impeller by a gap. The fan assembly increases airflow by rotationally driving the impeller. For a sufficient rotational speed of the impeller, the airflow reaches a level that provides a force that displaces the insert. The displacement may include movement and/or compression of the insert. As a result of the displacement, the gap between the impeller and the insert increases. The increased gap reduces the pressure and associated noise that is otherwise caused by the airflow. When the rotational speed of the impeller reduces or ceases, the insert returns to its initial position. In this manner, the fan assembly includes a self-adjusting gap that changes based on the airflow.
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公开(公告)号：US20180003183A1
公开(公告)日：2018-01-04
申请号：US15708989
申请日：2017-09-19
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Jesse T. Dybenko , Anthony Joseph Aiello , Nicholas D. Mancini , Jay S. Nigen , Arash Naghib Lahouti
CPC classification number: F04D25/0613 , F04D29/162 , F04D29/4226
Abstract: The described embodiments relate to improving efficiency of a low-profile cooling fan. In one embodiment, an impeller of the cooling fan includes a shroud which covers a central portion of the impeller, thereby allowing a central inlet portion of the blades to have an increased fan blade height when compared to a cooling fan constrained by minimum part tolerances between the fan blades and a portion of the fan housing. In some embodiments, the impeller includes splitter blades that can improve performance of the low-profile cooling fan.
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