STACKABLE MODULAR PERSONAL COMPUTER ARRAY
First Claim
1. A sub-rack module for supporting a personal computer chassis therein, comprising:
- an open-ended support module having a top, a bottom, and first and second sides, and a through aperture extending from a front of said open-ended support module to a rear of said open-ended support module, said through aperture having a side-to-side width sufficient to receive a computer chassis therein, said top of said open-ended support module having a front to rear length such that ventilation apertures of said computer chassis are exposed at said rear when said computer chassis is positioned within said open-ended support module.
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Abstract
One aspect of this disclosure is directed to a sub-rack module for supporting a personal computer chassis therein. The sub-rack module is configured to be received within a multi-position support rack. Due to the unique combination of the sub-rack and the multi-position support rack, the sub-rack modules can be positioned such that the back ends of the personal computer chassis form an air passageway in the center of the multi-position support rack, which allows for the air flow to be directed through the passageway and out through the front end of the personal computer chassis. This configuration allows for the high density storage of an array of personal computer chassis while providing adequate cooling for multiple units. A method for manufacturing this system is also provided.
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18 Claims
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1. A sub-rack module for supporting a personal computer chassis therein, comprising:
an open-ended support module having a top, a bottom, and first and second sides, and a through aperture extending from a front of said open-ended support module to a rear of said open-ended support module, said through aperture having a side-to-side width sufficient to receive a computer chassis therein, said top of said open-ended support module having a front to rear length such that ventilation apertures of said computer chassis are exposed at said rear when said computer chassis is positioned within said open-ended support module. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A system for stacking modular personal computers, comprising:
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open-ended support modules each having a top, a bottom, and first and second sides, and a through aperture extending from a front to a rear of each of said open-ended support modules, said through apertures having a side-to-side width sufficient to receive at least one computer chassis therein, said top having a front to rear length such that ventilation apertures of a computer chassis are exposed at said rear when said computer chassis is positioned within said open-ended support module; and a multi-position support rack having frame support members coupled together to form a plurality of support locations for said open-ended support modules, and wherein said open-ended support modules are located within and supported by said multi-position support rack at least a portion of said support locations. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method of manufacturing a system for stacking modular personal computers, comprising:
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forming a plurality of open-ended support modules, each having a top, a bottom, and first and second sides, and a through aperture extending from a front of said open-ended support module to a rear of said open-ended support module, said through aperture having a side-to-side width sufficient to receive at least one computer chassis therein, said top side of said open-ended support module having a front to rear length such that ventilation apertures of said computer chassis are exposed at said rear of said open-ended support module when said computer chassis is positioned within said open-ended support module; forming a multi-position support rack having frame support members coupled together to form a plurality of support locations for said open-ended support modules; and removably securing at least a portion of said open-ended support modules within said multi-position support rack at one of said support locations. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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