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First Claim
1. A blanking panel for preventing the exchange of cold and hot air in an electronics rack having at least one module comprising:
- a face having a generally rectangular shape defined by a top edge and an oppositely positioned bottom edge, said top edge and bottom edge separated by opposing side edges, wherein the top edge and bottom edge define the long sides, and the side edges define the short sides of the generally rectangular shape;
a first planar member extending transversely from the top or bottom edge; and
a second planar member slidably engaged with the first planar member, the second planar member configured for parallel movement relative to the first planar member, wherein the second planar member comprises a slide track configured to be received in a passage of the first planar member, the slide track extending along a partial length of a side of the second planar member, wherein the second planar member further comprises stopping portions at opposite ends of the slide track, the stopping portions defining a greater width across the second planar member than that of the slide track so as to define the bounds of movement relative to the first planar member,wherein the first and second planar members are configured to prevent airflow from a superior side of the blanking panel to an inferior side of the blanking panel within an electronics rack configured to receive the blanking panel.
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Abstract
Provided are blanking panels and methods of use for preventing the exchange of cold and hot air in an electronics rack having at least one module. The blanking panels comprise a face having a top edge and an oppositely positioned bottom edge; a first planar member extending transversely from the top or bottom edge; and a second planar member that is slidably engaged with the first planar member. The second planar member is configured for parallel movement relative to the first planar member. Further, the first and second planar members are configured to prevent airflow from a superior side of the blanking panel to an inferior side of the blanking panel. Methods of making and use are further provided.
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15 Claims
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1. A blanking panel for preventing the exchange of cold and hot air in an electronics rack having at least one module comprising:
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a face having a generally rectangular shape defined by a top edge and an oppositely positioned bottom edge, said top edge and bottom edge separated by opposing side edges, wherein the top edge and bottom edge define the long sides, and the side edges define the short sides of the generally rectangular shape; a first planar member extending transversely from the top or bottom edge; and a second planar member slidably engaged with the first planar member, the second planar member configured for parallel movement relative to the first planar member, wherein the second planar member comprises a slide track configured to be received in a passage of the first planar member, the slide track extending along a partial length of a side of the second planar member, wherein the second planar member further comprises stopping portions at opposite ends of the slide track, the stopping portions defining a greater width across the second planar member than that of the slide track so as to define the bounds of movement relative to the first planar member, wherein the first and second planar members are configured to prevent airflow from a superior side of the blanking panel to an inferior side of the blanking panel within an electronics rack configured to receive the blanking panel. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A system for preventing the exchange of cold and hot air in an electronics rack comprising having at least one front-mounted module and at least one rear-mounted module comprising:
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an electronics rack adapted to hold a plurality of electronic modules, the electronics rack configured for intake of air through a front side and exhaust of air through a rear side; a plurality of slots within the rack, each slot configured to receive an electronic module; and at least one blanking panel comprising; a face having a generally rectangular shape defined by a top edge and an oppositely positioned bottom edge, said top edge and bottom edge separated by opposing side edges, wherein the top edge and bottom edge define the long sides, and the side edges define the short sides of the generally rectangular shape; a first planar member extending transversely from the top or bottom edge; and a second planar member slidably engaged with the first planar member, the second planar member configured for parallel movement relative to the first planar member, wherein the second planar member comprises a slide track configured to be received in a passage of the first planar member, the slide track extending along a partial length of a side of the second planar member, wherein the second planar member further comprises stopping portions at opposite ends of the slide track, the stopping portions defining a greater width across the second planar member than that of the slide track so as to define the bounds of movement relative to the first planar member, wherein the first and second planar members are configured to prevent airflow from a superior side of the blanking panel to an inferior side of the blanking panel within an electronics rack configured to receive the blanking panel. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
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