公开(公告)号：US08634183B2

公开(公告)日：2014-01-21

申请号：US12976440

申请日：2010-12-22

Applicant: Jered H. Wikander ,  Shawn S. Mceuen ,  Mark MacDonald ,  Robert W. Wolcott

Inventor： Jered H. Wikander ,  Shawn S. Mceuen ,  Mark MacDonald ,  Robert W. Wolcott

IPC: E05F1/08 ,  H05K7/00 ,  H02K7/00 ,  E05D11/10

CPC classification number: G06F1/1681

Abstract: In one embodiment an electronic device comprises a housing having a first section comprising a display and a second section comprising a keyboard coupled to the first section by a hinge assembly and an automatic hinge opening assembly for the housing. The automat hinge opening assembly comprises a hinge pin assembly mountable to the first section of the housing of the electronic device a pin rotatable about an axis between a first position and a second position and a hinge plate coupled to the pin and connectable to a hinge which connects the first section of the housing to a second section of the housing, and at least one torsion member coupled to the pin to apply a torque to the pin, wherein the torsion member is to store potential energy when the first section of the housing and the second section of the housing are in a closed position. Other embodiments may be described.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，电子设备包括具有包括显示器的第一部分的壳体和包括通过铰链组件耦合到第一部分的键盘和用于壳体的自动铰链打开组件的第二部分。 自动铰链打开组件包括可安装到电子设备的壳体的第一部分的铰链销组件，销可绕第一位置和第二位置之间的轴线旋转，并且铰链板联接到销并可连接到铰链， 将壳体的第一部分连接到壳体的第二部分，以及耦合到销的至少一个扭转构件以向销施加扭矩，其中扭转构件将在壳体的第一部分处存储势能，以及 房屋的第二部分处于关闭状态。 可以描述其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20140015448A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-16

申请号：US14007516

申请日：2011-12-29

Applicant: Jered Wikander ,  Mark MacDonald ,  Menglu Jiang

Inventor： Jered Wikander ,  Mark MacDonald ,  Menglu Jiang

IPC: G05B24/02

CPC classification number: G05B24/02 ,  G06F1/1601 ,  G06F1/166 ,  G06F1/1681 ,  G06K9/20 ,  H04N5/00

Abstract: A computer is provided that includes a lid having a display and a motion detector to detect motion or movement of a user.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种计算机，其包括具有显示器和运动检测器的盖，用于检测用户的运动或运动。

公开(公告)号：US20140009888A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-09

申请号：US14006547

申请日：2011-12-28

Applicant: Mark MacDonald ,  Yoshifume Yoshi Nishi

Inventor： Mark MacDonald ,  Yoshifume Yoshi Nishi

IPC: G06F1/20

CPC classification number: G06F1/203 ,  G06F1/1681 ,  G06F1/206 ,  G06F2200/203

Abstract: An electronic device is provided that includes a base having a first side and a second side, and a lid having a first side and a second side. A hinge device may couple to the base and the lid, and may allow the lid to move relative to the base between the closed state and the opened state. A heat exchange device may be adjacent to the hinge device in an area between the base and the lid. The heat exchange device may receive heat from a component in the base.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种电子设备，其包括具有第一侧和第二侧的基座，以及具有第一侧和第二侧的盖。 铰链装置可以联接到基座和盖子，并且可以允许盖子在关闭状态和打开状态之间相对于底座移动。 热交换装置可以在基座和盖子之间的区域中与铰链装置相邻。 热交换装置可以从基座中的部件接收热量。

公开(公告)号：US08451604B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-28

申请号：US12976904

申请日：2010-12-22

Applicant: Anandaroop Bhattacharya ,  Mark MacDonald ,  Sanjay Vijayaraghavan

Inventor： Anandaroop Bhattacharya ,  Mark MacDonald ,  Sanjay Vijayaraghavan

IPC: H05K7/20

CPC classification number: H05K7/20145 ,  G06F1/20

Abstract: A mechanism is described for chimney-based cooling of computer components. A method of embodiments of the invention includes determining heat-emitting components of a computing device. The method further includes coupling a chimney to one or more of the heat-emitting components such that chimney effect of the chimney is used to guide air associated with a component in and out of the chimney.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于计算机组件基于烟囱的冷却的机制。 本发明的实施例的方法包括确定计算设备的发热部件。 该方法还包括将烟囱耦合到一个或多个发热部件，使得烟囱的烟囱效应用于引导与进入和离开烟囱的部件相关联的空气。

公开(公告)号：US20130003282A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-03

申请号：US13175052

申请日：2011-07-01

Applicant: Mark MacDonald ,  Shawn S. McEuen

Inventor： Mark MacDonald ,  Shawn S. McEuen

IPC: H05K7/20 ,  F28F13/00 ,  G06F1/16

CPC classification number: G06F1/203 ,  G06F1/1688 ,  H05K7/20 ,  H05K7/20145

Abstract: Some embodiments of an apparatus, system and method are described for a concealed venting thermal solution. An apparatus may comprise an enclosure arranged around one or more heat generating components, a duct arranged around an internal perimeter of the enclosure and a seam inlet arranged around an external perimeter of the enclosure to allow an airflow to enter the duct. Other embodiments are described.

公开(公告)号：US20120241140A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-27

申请号：US13072488

申请日：2011-03-25

Applicant: Mark MacDonald ,  Vasudevan Srinivasan

Inventor： Mark MacDonald ,  Vasudevan Srinivasan

IPC: F28F27/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/206 ,  Y02D10/16

Abstract: Embodiments of an apparatus, system and method are described for monitoring an airflow and performing thermal management operations for a mobile computing device. An apparatus may comprise, for example, a heat generating component, an air mover, and a thermal management module to monitor one or more parameters of the air mover and to perform one or more thermal management operations based on one or more changes in the one or more parameters indicating one or more changes in an airflow for the apparatus. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于监测气流并执行移动计算设备的热管理操作的设备，系统和方法的实施例。 装置可以包括例如发热部件，空气推动器和热管理模块，用于监视空气推进器的一个或多个参数，并且基于一个或多个变化来执行一个或多个热管理操作 或更多参数，其指示装置的气流中的一个或多个变化。 描述和要求保护其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20120075787A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-29

申请号：US12890420

申请日：2010-09-24

Applicant: Mark MacDonald

Inventor： Mark MacDonald

IPC: G06F1/20 ,  F28F13/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/203

Abstract: An apparatus with some embodiments is described having ducts positioned above and below a main device housing to provide cooling air flow to at least a portion of the top and bottom surfaces of the associated computing device. In some embodiments, the device is a mobile computing device. In some embodiments, air may be drawn through inlets located on at least one side of the device. The inlet air may be supplied via upper and lower air ducts to an air mover positioned on an opposite side of the device. In some embodiments, air discharged from the air mover may be supplied to a main housing of the device in which heat producing components may be located. Other embodiments are described.

Abstract translation: 描述了具有一些实施例的装置，其具有定位在主装置壳体上方和下方的管道，以向相关联的计算装置的顶表面和底表面的至少一部分提供冷却空气流。 在一些实施例中，该设备是移动计算设备。 在一些实施例中，可以通过位于装置的至少一侧的入口抽吸空气。 入口空气可以经由上部和下部空气管道供应到位于设备的相对侧上的空气推进器。 在一些实施例中，从空气推动器排出的空气可以被供应到可以位于发热部件的装置的主壳体。 描述其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US08085535B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-27

申请号：US12641813

申请日：2009-12-18

Applicant: Jered H. Wikander ,  Mark MacDonald

Inventor： Jered H. Wikander ,  Mark MacDonald

IPC: H05K7/20

CPC classification number: G06F1/203 ,  Y10T29/49245

Abstract: In one embodiment, a fan casing may have a direct thermal connection with a heat spreader. The fan casing might be used in an active cooling system of a mobile computing device such as a notebook computer to reduce and/or eliminate the occurrence of thermal hot spots on the skin of the device. In one example, the heat spreader extends from the enclosure and is disposed between a heat source and the skin of the device.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，风扇壳体可以具有与散热器的直接热连接。 风扇壳体可以用于诸如笔记本计算机的移动计算设备的主动冷却系统中，以减少和/或消除设备皮肤上的热热点的发生。 在一个示例中，散热器从外壳延伸并且设置在热源和设备的外壳之间。

公开(公告)号：US20110149461A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-23

申请号：US12641753

申请日：2009-12-18

Applicant: Mark MacDonald ,  Rajiv K. Mongia

Inventor： Mark MacDonald ,  Rajiv K. Mongia

IPC: H01T23/00 ,  H05K7/20

CPC classification number: H05K7/20727 ,  H01T23/00 ,  H05K7/20154 ,  Y10T29/49359

Abstract: In one embodiment, an air mover may include a first electrode, a second electrode and an ionization device to selectively ionize molecules in an electric field between the first and second electrodes. The ionized molecules can drive airflow between the first and second electrodes. In certain embodiments, the ionization device has an operational characteristic that prevents ionization of oxygen so that the airflow is ozone-free.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，空气移动器可以包括第一电极，第二电极和电离装置，用于选择性地在第一和第二电极之间的电场中离子化分子。 电离分子可以驱动第一和第二电极之间的气流。 在某些实施方案中，电离装置具有防止氧离子化的操作特性，使得气流无臭氧。

公开(公告)号：US20090000774A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-01

申请号：US11772055

申请日：2007-06-29

Applicant: Mark MacDonald ,  Rajiv Mongia

Inventor： Mark MacDonald ,  Rajiv Mongia

IPC: F28F13/12 ,  F04D29/44

CPC classification number: F28F13/06 ,  F28F1/34 ,  F28F13/125 ,  G06F1/203

Abstract: The present invention discloses an apparatus including: a blower fan, the blower fan having multiple blades; a diffuser attached to a housing of the blower fan; diffuser vanes located in the diffuser, wherein the diffuser vanes are also fins for a heat exchanger.

Abstract translation: 本发明公开了一种装置，包括：鼓风机，具有多个叶片的鼓风机风扇; 附接到鼓风扇的壳体的扩散器; 扩散器叶片位于扩散器中，其中扩散器叶片也是用于热交换器的翅片。