Method and apparatus for a modular integrated apparatus for multi-function components
First Claim
1. A modular integrated apparatus for a computer system having primary electric power and a printed circuit board, said modular integrated apparatus comprising;
- a CPU module operably connected to said printed circuit board at a pre-determined location;
a power converter for transforming said primary electric power into a form suitable for said CPU module, said power converter having at least one input electric power connection for connection to and transmission of said primary electric power, and at least one output electric power connection for connection to and transmission of said transformed electric power;
an isothermal plate physically attached to said CPU module and to said power converter for managing heat in said computer system; and
an alignment frame attached to said isothermal plate at a pre-determined location for aligning the relative positions of said CPU module, said power converter, and said isothermal plate to said computer system, thereby causing said modular integrated apparatus to be operably connected to said computer system.
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Abstract
A modular integrated computer apparatus that includes a CPU or VLSI module connected to a printed circuit board, a power converter, and one or more associated electric power cables; and is a supporting infrastructure that ensures ease of use. The field replaceable apparatus may also function as an EMI enclosure and a heat management device. The field replaceable apparatus may be inserted and removed from a computer system by handles that are attached to the modular integrated apparatus. The installed field replaceable apparatus is positioned to ensure that the CPU module is properly connected to the printed circuit board.
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Citations
29 Claims
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1. A modular integrated apparatus for a computer system having primary electric power and a printed circuit board, said modular integrated apparatus comprising;
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a CPU module operably connected to said printed circuit board at a pre-determined location; a power converter for transforming said primary electric power into a form suitable for said CPU module, said power converter having at least one input electric power connection for connection to and transmission of said primary electric power, and at least one output electric power connection for connection to and transmission of said transformed electric power; an isothermal plate physically attached to said CPU module and to said power converter for managing heat in said computer system; and an alignment frame attached to said isothermal plate at a pre-determined location for aligning the relative positions of said CPU module, said power converter, and said isothermal plate to said computer system, thereby causing said modular integrated apparatus to be operably connected to said computer system.
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2. A modular integrated apparatus for a computer system having primary electric power and a printed circuit board, said modular integrated apparatus comprising;
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a field replaceable apparatus having; a CPU module operably connected to said printed circuit board at a predetermined location; a power converter for transforming said primary electric power into a form suitable for said CPU module, said power converter having at least one input electric power connection for transmission of said primary electric power, and at least one output electric power connection for transmission of said transformed electric power; an isothermal plate physically attached to said CPU module and to said power converter for managing heat in said computer system; and an alignment frame attached to said isothermal plate at a pre-determined location facilitating insertion and removal of said field replaceable apparatus from and to said computer system and for aligning the relative positions of said CPU module, said power converter, and said isothermal plate to said computer system, thereby causing said modular integrated apparatus to be operably connected to said computer system; a receiving apparatus having; a CPU module sleeve between said printed circuit board and said CPU module, wherein said CPU module sleeve aligns said CPU module to said printed circuit board for operable connection of said CPU module to said computer system; and said printed circuit board being attached to said CPU module sleeve; and said receiving apparatus being attached to said field replaceable apparatus for forming said modular integrated apparatus. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A field replaceable apparatus for a computer system, said computer system having primary electric power and a printed circuit board, said field replaceable apparatus comprising;
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a CPU module for connection to said printed circuit board at a pre-determined location; a power converter for transforming said primary electric power into a form suitable for said CPU module, said power converter having at least one input electric power connection for transmission of said primary electric power, and at least one output electric power connection for transmission of said transformed electric power; an isothermal plate physically attached to said CPU module and to said power converter for managing heat in said computer system; and an alignment frame attached to said isothermal plate at a pre-determined location facilitating insertion and removal of said field replaceable apparatus from and to said computer system and for aligning the relative positions of said CPU module, said power converter, and said isothermal plate to said computer system, thereby causing said modular integrated apparatus to be operably connected to said computer system.
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19. A modular integrated apparatus for a computer system;
- said computer system having primary electric power and a printed circuit board, said modular integrated apparatus comprising;
a field replaceable apparatus having; a CPU module operably connected to said printed circuit board at a predetermined location; a power converter for transforming said primary electric power into a form suitable for said CPU module, said power converter having at least one input electric power connection for transmission of said primary electric power and at least one output electric power connection for transmission of said transformed electric power; a heat management device, having; an isothermal plate physically attached to said CPU module and to said power converter for managing heat in said computer system; an isothermal plate slot in said isothermal plate forming a passageway for said input electric power connection and for said output electric power connection, for facilitating transmission of said primary electric power and said transformed electric power; at least one heat pipe being attached to said isothermal plate for diverting heat away from said isothermal plate; and at least one heat fin located adjacent to said power converter and said isothermal plate for absorbing heat from said isothermal plate and said heat pipes; and an alignment frame attached to said isothermal plate at a pre-determined location for aligning the relative positions of said CPU module, said power converter, and said isothermal plate to said computer system, thereby causing said modular integrated apparatus to be operably connected to said computer system, said alignment frame having; a top plate that is the top of said alignment frame; a pair of alignment brackets that surround said isothermal plate and said power converter; and an alignment rim that is between said alignment brackets for forming an alignment flange, and locating said alignment flange at a pre-determined location for facilitating insertion and removal of said field replaceable apparatus from and to said computer system; a receiving apparatus having; a CPU module sleeve between said printed circuit board and said CPU module, wherein said CPU module sleeve aligns said CPU module to said printed circuit board for operable connection of said CPU module to said computer system; and said printed circuit board being attached to said CPU module sleeve; and said field replaceable apparatus and said receiving apparatus being attached, for forming said modular integrated apparatus.
- said computer system having primary electric power and a printed circuit board, said modular integrated apparatus comprising;
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20. A method for creating a modular integrated apparatus for a computer system having primary electric power and a printed circuit board, said method comprising;
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connecting a CPU module to said printed circuit board at a pre-determined location; including a power converter for transforming said primary electric power into a form suitable for said CPU module, transmitting said primary electric power by at least one input electric power connection, and transmitting said transformed electric power by at least one output electric power connection; attaching an isothermal plate to said CPU module and to said power converter, for managing heat in said computer system; and attaching an alignment frame to said isothermal plate at a pre-determined location for aligning the relative positions of said CPU module, said power converter, and said isothermal plate to said computer system, thereby causing said modular integrated apparatus to be operably connected to said computer system. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23)
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21. A method for creating a modular integrated apparatus for a computer system having primary electric power and a printed circuit board, said method comprising;
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including a field replaceable apparatus having the following steps; connecting a CPU module to said printed circuit board at a pre-determined location; including a power converter for transforming said primary electric power into a form suitable for said CPU module, transmitting said primary electric power by at least one input electric power connection, and transmitting said transformed electric power by at least one output electric power connection; attaching an isothermal plate to said CPU module and to said power converter for managing heat in said computer system; and attaching an alignment frame to said isothermal plate at a pre-determined location facilitating insertion and removal of said field replaceable apparatus from and to said computer system and for aligning the relative positions of said CPU module, said power converter, and said isothermal plate to said computer system, thereby causing said field replaceable apparatus to be operably connected to said computer system; including a receiving apparatus having the following steps; including a CPU module sleeve located between said printed circuit board and said CPU module that aligns said CPU module to said printed circuit board for operable connection of said CPU module to said computer system; and including said printed circuit board being attached to CPU module sleeve; and attaching said field replaceable apparatus to said receiving apparatus for forming said modular integrated apparatus. - View Dependent Claims (24)
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25. A modular integrated apparatus for a computer system having primary electric power and a printed circuit board, said field replaceable apparatus comprising;
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a CPU module operably connected to said printed circuit board at a pre-determined location; a power converter having at least one input electric connection and at least one output electric power connection; an isothermal plate attached to said CPU module and said power converter; an alignment frame attached to said isothermal plate; means for transmitting said primary electric power to said power converter; means for transforming and transmitting said primary electric power into a form suitable for said CPU module so that said CPU module suitably executes in said computer system; means for managing heat in said computer system; and means for aligning the relative positions of said CPU module, said power converter, and said isothermal plate to said computer system so that said modular integrated apparatus is operably connected to said computer system. - View Dependent Claims (29)
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26. A modular integrated apparatus for a computer system having primary electric power and a printed circuit board, said field replaceable apparatus comprising;
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a field replaceable apparatus having; a CPU module operably connected to said printed circuit board at a predetermined location; a power converter having at least one input electric connection and at least one output electric power connection; an isothermal plate attached to said CPU module and said power converter; an alignment frame attached to said isothermal plate; a receiving apparatus having; a CPU module sleeve between said printed circuit board and said CPU module; and said printed circuit board attached to said CPU module sleeve; means for transmitting said primary electric power to said power converter; means for transforming and transmitting said primary electric power into a form suitable for said CPU module so that said CPU module suitably executes in said computer system; means for managing heat in said computer system; means for aligning the relative positions of said CPU module, said power converter, and said isothermal plate to said computer system so that said modular integrated apparatus is operably connected to said computer system; means for facilitating insertion and removal of said field replaceable apparatus from and to said computer system; means for aligning said CPU module to said printed circuit board for operable connection of said CPU module to said computer system; and means for attaching said field replaceable apparatus and said receiving apparatus for forming said modular integrated apparatus. - View Dependent Claims (27, 28)
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