FAN MODULE
First Claim
1. A fan module, comprising:
- a base;
at least one first side coupled to the base;
a plurality of fans coupled to the base, the plurality of fans configured to substantially disperse thermal energy away from one or more electronic components in an enclosure to maintain a current temperature of the one or more electronic components below a critical temperature;
a connector mounted on the at least one first side and coupled to provide power to the plurality of fans; and
wherein when one of the plurality of fans ceases to operate, the remaining fans in the plurality of fans continue to substantially disperse thermal energy away from the one or more electronic components while maintaining the current temperature below the critical temperature.
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Abstract
A fan module is disclosed. The fan module includes a base, at least one first side coupled to the base, and a plurality of fans coupled to the base. The plurality of fans are configured to substantially disperse thermal energy away from one or more electronic components in an enclosure to maintain a current temperature of the one or more electronic components below a critical temperature. The fan module further includes a connector mounted on the at least one first side and coupled to provide power to the plurality of fans. When one of the plurality of fans ceases to operate, the remaining fans in the plurality of fans continue to substantially disperse thermal energy away from the one or more electronic components while maintaining the current temperature below the critical temperature.
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28 Claims
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1. A fan module, comprising:
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a base; at least one first side coupled to the base; a plurality of fans coupled to the base, the plurality of fans configured to substantially disperse thermal energy away from one or more electronic components in an enclosure to maintain a current temperature of the one or more electronic components below a critical temperature; a connector mounted on the at least one first side and coupled to provide power to the plurality of fans; and wherein when one of the plurality of fans ceases to operate, the remaining fans in the plurality of fans continue to substantially disperse thermal energy away from the one or more electronic components while maintaining the current temperature below the critical temperature. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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23. A method for maintaining component temperature in an electronic device, the method comprising:
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substantially dispersing thermal energy away from one or more components in the electronic device with at least a portion of a cooling assembly; if a portion of the cooling assembly ceases to operate; notifying an operator that the cooling assembly requires replacement, and continuing to operate the cooling assembly while the portion of the cooling assembly is inoperable; and while the electronic device continues to function, replacing at least the failed portion of the cooling assembly before the component temperature exceeds a critical temperature. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27)
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28-34. -34. (canceled)
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