Air channel in storage media for chassis thermal design

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9870805
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15166947

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A storage device includes a first portion including drive media, and a second portion. The second portion includes a first end wall that is in physical communication with first and second side walls, and a second end wall that is in physical communication with the first and second side walls. The second portion also includes a printed circuit board mounted within the cavity, a plurality of ribs within the cavity, and an air channel within the cavity. The air channel has a lower air flow impedance than other portions of the storage device including the first portion, the printed circuit board, and the ribs. The air channel extends along a direction between the first end wall and the second end wall of the storage device.

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DELL PRODUCTS LPROUND ROCK TX

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Kwon, Haesung Austin, US 67 563
Tunks, Eric M Austin, US 16 36

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