VARIABLE POSITION DAMPERS FOR CONTROLLING AIR FLOW TO MULTIPLE MODULES IN A COMMON CHASSIS
    1.
    发明申请
    VARIABLE POSITION DAMPERS FOR CONTROLLING AIR FLOW TO MULTIPLE MODULES IN A COMMON CHASSIS 失效
    用于控制通用通路中多个模块的空气流量的可变位置阻尼器

    公开(公告)号:US20090213544A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-08-27

    申请号:US12038246

    申请日:2008-02-27

    IPC分类号: H05K7/20

    CPC分类号: H05K7/20727

    摘要: An apparatus comprising a chassis providing a plurality of module bays, one or more modules received in the module bays, wherein each module has at least one damper actuator extending from a distal end of the module. A fan assembly and a plurality of air flow dampers are secured in a distal end of the chassis, wherein each damper is aligned with one module bay to control air flow through the aligned module bay. Each damper is biased to close in the absence of contact with a damper actuator and opens in response to contact with a damper actuator. Each damper opens to a variable extent determined by the profile of the contacting damper actuator. The damper actuator of a particular module has a profile corresponding to the thermal load of that module, such that installing a module into the chassis automatically opens the aligned damper to the desired extent.

    摘要翻译: 一种装置,包括提供多个模块托架的底盘,容纳在模块托架中的一个或多个模块,其中每个模块具有从模块的远端延伸的至少一个阻尼器致动器。 风扇组件和多个气流阻尼器固定在底盘的远端中,其中每个阻尼器与一个模块隔间对准,以控制通过对准的模块隔间的气流。 每个阻尼器在没有与阻尼器致动器接触的情况下被偏压关闭,并响应于与阻尼器致动器的接触而打开。 每个阻尼器打开到由接触阻尼器致动器的轮廓确定的可变程度。 特定模块的阻尼器致动器具有对应于该模块的热负荷的轮廓,使得将模块安装到机架中将自动打开对准的阻尼器至所需的程度。

    Variable position dampers for controlling air flow to multiple modules in a common chassis
    2.
    发明授权
    Variable position dampers for controlling air flow to multiple modules in a common chassis 失效
    用于控制通向机箱中多个模块的空气流量的可变位置阻尼器

    公开(公告)号:US07599183B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-10-06

    申请号:US12038246

    申请日:2008-02-27

    IPC分类号: H05K7/20

    CPC分类号: H05K7/20727

    摘要: An apparatus comprising a chassis providing a plurality of module bays, one or more modules received in the module bays, wherein each module has at least one damper actuator extending from a distal end of the module. A fan assembly and a plurality of air flow dampers are secured in a distal end of the chassis, wherein each damper is aligned with one module bay to control air flow through the aligned module bay. Each damper is biased to close in the absence of contact with a damper actuator and opens in response to contact with a damper actuator. Each damper opens to a variable extent determined by the profile of the contacting damper actuator. The damper actuator of a particular module has a profile corresponding to the thermal load of that module, such that installing a module into the chassis automatically opens the aligned damper to the desired extent.

    摘要翻译: 一种装置,包括提供多个模块托架的底盘,容纳在模块托架中的一个或多个模块,其中每个模块具有从模块的远端延伸的至少一个阻尼器致动器。 风扇组件和多个气流阻尼器固定在底盘的远端中,其中每个阻尼器与一个模块隔间对准,以控制通过对准的模块隔间的气流。 每个阻尼器在没有与阻尼器致动器接触的情况下被偏压关闭,并响应于与阻尼器致动器的接触而打开。 每个阻尼器打开到由接触阻尼器致动器的轮廓确定的可变程度。 特定模块的阻尼器致动器具有对应于该模块的热负荷的轮廓,使得将模块安装到机架中将自动打开对准的阻尼器至所需的程度。

    Plurality of configurable independent compute nodes sharing a fan assembly
    3.
    发明授权
    Plurality of configurable independent compute nodes sharing a fan assembly 有权
    共享风扇组件的多个可配置的独立计算节点

    公开(公告)号:US07948196B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-05-24

    申请号:US12099841

    申请日:2008-04-09

    IPC分类号: G06F1/20 H02P31/00

    摘要: A system comprising a chassis that includes a plurality of modules and a fan assembly disposed in a distal end of the chassis for drawing air in parallel pathways through the plurality of modules. At least one of the modules is a compute module having a thermal sensor disposed to sense the temperature of air flowing across a processor mounted on a motherboard. The system further comprises a fan controller receiving output from the thermal sensor, wherein the fan controller operates the fan assembly to cool the plurality of modules and maintain the thermal sensor output within an operating temperature range. The fan controller controls the fan speed according to predetermined thermal profile settings associated with one of the compute modules received in the chassis. For example, the predetermined thermal profile settings may include a minimum fan speed, a maximum fan speed, and control loop feedback settings.

    摘要翻译: 一种包括底盘的系统,其包括多个模块和设置在所述底盘的远端中的风扇组件,用于通过所述多个模块的并行路径抽取空气。 至少一个模块是具有热传感器的计算模块,该热传感器设置成感测流过安装在母板上的处理器的空气的温度。 该系统还包括接收来自热传感器的输出的风扇控制器,其中风扇控制器操作风扇组件以冷却多个模块并将热传感器输出保持在工作温度范围内。 风扇控制器根据与在机箱中接收的计算模块之一相关联的预定热分布设置来控制风扇速度。 例如,预定的热分布设置可以包括最小风扇速度,最大风扇速度和控制回路反馈设置。

    PLURALITY OF CONFIGURABLE INDEPENDENT COMPUTE NODES SHARING A FAN ASSEMBLY
    4.
    发明申请
    PLURALITY OF CONFIGURABLE INDEPENDENT COMPUTE NODES SHARING A FAN ASSEMBLY 有权
    可配置独立计算机的多样性共享风扇组件

    公开(公告)号:US20090256512A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-10-15

    申请号:US12099841

    申请日:2008-04-09

    IPC分类号: H02P31/00 G06F1/20

    摘要: A system comprising a chassis that includes a plurality of modules and a fan assembly disposed in a distal end of the chassis for drawing air in parallel pathways through the plurality of modules. At least one of the modules is a compute module having a thermal sensor disposed to sense the temperature of air flowing across a processor mounted on a motherboard. The system further comprises a fan controller receiving output from the thermal sensor, wherein the fan controller operates the fan assembly to cool the plurality of modules and maintain the thermal sensor output within an operating temperature range. The fan controller controls the fan speed according to predetermined thermal profile settings associated with one of the compute modules received in the chassis. For example, the predetermined thermal profile settings may include a minimum fan speed, a maximum fan speed, and control loop feedback settings.

    摘要翻译: 一种包括底盘的系统,其包括多个模块和设置在所述底盘的远端中的风扇组件,用于通过所述多个模块的并行路径抽取空气。 至少一个模块是具有热传感器的计算模块,该热传感器设置成感测流过安装在母板上的处理器的空气的温度。 该系统还包括接收来自热传感器的输出的风扇控制器,其中风扇控制器操作风扇组件以冷却多个模块并将热传感器输出保持在工作温度范围内。 风扇控制器根据与在机箱中接收的计算模块之一相关联的预定热分布设置来控制风扇速度。 例如,预定的热分布设置可以包括最小风扇速度,最大风扇速度和控制回路反馈设置。

    Blind Docking Electrical Connector
    5.
    发明申请
    Blind Docking Electrical Connector 有权
    盲对接电连接器

    公开(公告)号:US20090263992A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-10-22

    申请号:US12106516

    申请日:2008-04-21

    IPC分类号: H01R25/00

    CPC分类号: H05K7/1492

    摘要: Method and apparatus for blind docking an electronic device or module with an electrical connector, for example within a rack for a computer system. A forwardly-directed power connector is secured to a distal end of at least one rail or shelf bracket for blind docking with a rearwardly-directed power connector on the electronic module. The shelf bracket securing the forwardly-directed electrical connector is included in a pair of longitudinally-extending shelf brackets secured to opposing vertical side walls of a rack at a common elevation to form a module bay. The electronic module may slide along the shelf bracket until a rearwardly-directed power connector of the electronic module blind docks with the forwardly-directed power connector. A boss or alignment stud may be included on the bracket to improve alignment of the connectors. The forwardly-direct electrical connector may also be secured to the bracket with a floating connection to enable minor adjustments in alignment during blind docking.

    摘要翻译: 用于将电子设备或模块与电连接器(例如,用于计算机系统的机架)盲对接的方法和装置。 前向导向的电源连接器被固定到至少一个轨道或搁架支架的远端,用于与电子模块上的向后定向的电力连接器盲对接。 固定前向电连接器的搁架支架被包括在一对纵向延伸的搁板架中,该搁架在共同的高度处固定到机架的相对的垂直侧壁以形成模块隔间。 电子模块可以沿搁板支架滑动,直到电子模块的向后定向的电源连接器与向前定向的电源连接器对接。 支架上可以包括一个凸台或对准螺柱,以改善连接器的对准。 前向直接电连接器也可以用浮动连接固定到支架上,以在盲对接期间进行微调。

    RACK SYSTEM PROVIDING FLEXIBLE CONFIGURATION OF COMPUTER SYSTEMS WITH FRONT ACCESS
    6.
    发明申请
    RACK SYSTEM PROVIDING FLEXIBLE CONFIGURATION OF COMPUTER SYSTEMS WITH FRONT ACCESS 有权
    机架系统提供具有前置接口的计算机系统的灵活配置

    公开(公告)号:US20090152216A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-06-18

    申请号:US11955865

    申请日:2007-12-13

    摘要: A system for receiving and supporting a plurality of devices connected to a network. The system comprises a rack having a front side providing access to a plurality of chassis bays for receiving a chassis and aligning a back end of the chassis for blind docking with an electrical power source. The chassis includes a power supply, a fan, and a front side providing access to a plurality of module bays for receiving a module and aligning a back end of the module for blind docking with the power supply. A compute module is received in a module bay and directly blind docked to the power supply. The system further includes at least one other module received in a module bay within the same chassis as the compute module and directly blind docked with the same power supply along with the compute module. The at least one other module is interchangeably selected from the group consisting of a second compute module and an expansion module, wherein the one or more components of the expansion module are controlled by the motherboard of the compute module within the same chassis.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于接收和支持连接到网络的多个设备的系统。 该系统包括一个机架,其具有前侧,提供对多个机箱托架的访问,用于接收底盘并使底盘的后端与电源盲对接。 机箱包括电源,风扇和前侧,提供对多个模块托架的访问,用于接收模块并对准模块的后端以与电源盲对接。 一个计算模块被接收在一个模块托架中,并且直接盲接在电源上。 该系统还包括至少一个其它模块,其接收在与计算模块相同的底盘内的模块托架中,并与计算模块一起直接与对置的同一电源对接。 所述至少一个其他模块可从由第二计算模块和扩展模块组成的组中可互换地选择,其中所述扩展模块的所述一个或多个组件由所述计算模块的所述主板在同一机架内控制。

    Blind docking electrical connector
    7.
    发明授权
    Blind docking electrical connector 有权
    盲插接电连接器

    公开(公告)号:US07731524B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-06-08

    申请号:US12106516

    申请日:2008-04-21

    IPC分类号: H01R13/60

    CPC分类号: H05K7/1492

    摘要: Method and apparatus for blind docking an electronic device or module with an electrical connector, for example within a rack for a computer system. A forwardly-directed power connector is secured to a distal end of at least one rail or shelf bracket for blind docking with a rearwardly-directed power connector on the electronic module. The shelf bracket securing the forwardly-directed electrical connector is included in a pair of longitudinally-extending shelf brackets secured to opposing vertical side walls of a rack at a common elevation to form a module bay. The electronic module may slide along the shelf bracket until a rearwardly-directed power connector of the electronic module blind docks with the forwardly-directed power connector. A boss or alignment stud may be included on the bracket to improve alignment of the connectors. The forwardly-direct electrical connector may also be secured to the bracket with a floating connection to enable minor adjustments in alignment during blind docking.

    摘要翻译: 用于将电子设备或模块与电连接器(例如,用于计算机系统的机架)盲对接的方法和装置。 前向导向的电源连接器被固定到至少一个轨道或搁架支架的远端,用于与电子模块上的向后定向的电力连接器盲对接。 固定前向电连接器的搁架支架被包括在一对纵向延伸的搁板架中,该搁架在共同的高度处固定到机架的相对的垂直侧壁以形成模块隔间。 电子模块可以沿搁板支架滑动,直到电子模块的向后定向的电源连接器与向前定向的电源连接器对接。 支架上可以包括一个凸台或对准螺柱,以改善连接器的对准。 前向直接电连接器也可以用浮动连接固定到支架上,以在盲对接期间进行微调。

    Toolless Rail Mounting For A Computer System Rack
    8.
    发明申请
    Toolless Rail Mounting For A Computer System Rack 有权
    用于计算机系统机架的无工具轨道安装

    公开(公告)号:US20090261051A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-10-22

    申请号:US12106451

    申请日:2008-04-21

    IPC分类号: A47B57/00

    CPC分类号: H05K7/1489

    摘要: A rack for supporting electronic devices and modules with adjustable rails. The rack has a vertical wall with a set of holes at various elevations, each set of holes including at least a proximal hole evenly spaced apart from a distal hole. A longitudinally-extending rail has a set of clips for selectively securing the rail to the vertical wall, wherein the set of clips includes at least a proximal clip selectively receivable in the proximal hole at a selected elevation for supporting a proximal end of the rail and a distal clip selectively receivable in the distal hole at the selected elevation for supporting a distal end of the rail. The system may include a second rail for securing to an opposing vertical wall of the rack to form a shelf or bay for an electronic device. Each rail may be latched in place and can be selectively installed and removed without use of tools.

    摘要翻译: 用于支持带可调节导轨的电子设备和模块的机架。 齿条具有垂直的壁,在各种高度上具有一组孔,每组孔至少包括与远端孔均匀间隔开的近端孔。 纵向延伸的轨道具有一组用于选择性地将轨道固定到垂直壁的夹子,其中该组夹具包括至少一个近端夹,其可选择地以选定的高度接收在近端孔中,用于支撑轨道的近端, 远端夹片可选择性地容纳在所选择的高度处的远侧孔中,用于支撑轨道的远端。 该系统可以包括用于固定到机架的相对的垂直壁的第二轨道,以形成用于电子设备的货架或隔间。 每个导轨可以锁定就位,并且可以选择性地安装和拆卸而不使用工具。

    Rack system providing flexible configuration of computer systems with front access
    9.
    发明授权
    Rack system providing flexible configuration of computer systems with front access 有权
    机架系统提供具有前端访问功能的计算机系统的灵活配置

    公开(公告)号:US07639486B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-12-29

    申请号:US11955865

    申请日:2007-12-13

    IPC分类号: H05K7/20

    摘要: A system for receiving and supporting a plurality of devices connected to a network. The system comprises a rack having a front side providing access to a plurality of chassis bays for receiving a chassis and aligning a back end of the chassis for blind docking with an electrical power source. The chassis includes a power supply, a fan, and a front side providing access to a plurality of module bays for receiving a module and aligning a back end of the module for blind docking with the power supply. A compute module is received in a module bay and directly blind docked to the power supply. The system further includes at least one other module received in a module bay within the same chassis as the compute module and directly blind docked with the same power supply along with the compute module. The at least one other module is interchangeably selected from the group consisting of a second compute module and an expansion module, wherein the one or more components of the expansion module are controlled by the motherboard of the compute module within the same chassis.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于接收和支持连接到网络的多个设备的系统。 该系统包括一个机架,其具有前侧,提供对多个机箱托架的访问,用于接收底盘并使底盘的后端与电源盲对接。 机箱包括电源,风扇和前侧,提供对多个模块托架的访问,用于接收模块并对准模块的后端以与电源盲对接。 一个计算模块被接收在一个模块托架中,并且直接盲接在电源上。 该系统还包括至少一个其它模块,其接收在与计算模块相同的底盘内的模块托架中,并与计算模块一起直接与对置的同一电源对接。 所述至少一个其他模块可从由第二计算模块和扩展模块组成的组中可互换地选择,其中所述扩展模块的所述一个或多个组件由所述计算模块的所述主板在同一机架内控制。

    Toolless rail mounting for a computer system rack
    10.
    发明授权
    Toolless rail mounting for a computer system rack 有权
    用于计算机系统机架的无工具轨道安装

    公开(公告)号:US07975860B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-07-12

    申请号:US12106451

    申请日:2008-04-21

    IPC分类号: A47B43/00

    CPC分类号: H05K7/1489

    摘要: A rack for supporting electronic devices and modules with adjustable rails. The rack has a vertical wall with a set of holes at various elevations, each set of holes including at least a proximal hole evenly spaced apart from a distal hole. A longitudinally-extending rail has a set of clips for selectively securing the rail to the vertical wall, wherein the set of clips includes at least a proximal clip selectively receivable in the proximal hole at a selected elevation for supporting a proximal end of the rail and a distal clip selectively receivable in the distal hole at the selected elevation for supporting a distal end of the rail. The system may include a second rail for securing to an opposing vertical wall of the rack to form a shelf or bay for an electronic device. Each rail may be latched in place and can be selectively installed and removed without use of tools.

    摘要翻译: 用于支持带可调节导轨的电子设备和模块的机架。 齿条具有垂直的壁,在各种高度上具有一组孔,每组孔至少包括与远端孔均匀间隔开的近端孔。 纵向延伸的轨道具有一组用于选择性地将轨道固定到垂直壁的夹子,其中该组夹具包括至少一个近端夹,其可选择地以选定的高度接收在近端孔中,用于支撑轨道的近端, 远端夹片可选择性地容纳在所选择的高度处的远侧孔中,用于支撑轨道的远端。 该系统可以包括用于固定到机架的相对的垂直壁的第二轨道,以形成用于电子设备的货架或隔间。 每个导轨可以锁定就位,并且可以选择性地安装和拆卸而不使用工具。