System and method for blocking lateral airflow paths between modules in an electronic equipment enclosure
First Claim
1. A gap filler member apparatus for blocking air flow through a gap existing between an edge of a first electronics board and a surface of a second electronics board that is disposed generally perpendicular to said first electronics board, where the first and second electronics boards are coupled by at least one pair of connectors and disposed within an electronics equipment enclosure, to block air flow through the gap, the apparatus comprising:
- a base portion having at least one rib extending therefrom, said base portion adapted to be secured to said surface of said second electronics board; and
said rib extending away from said base portion and having a height approximately equal to a height of said gap formed between said first and second electronics boards, and a length of the rib being at least as long as a length of the gap, such that said rib at least substantially blocks the gap to prevent air flow through the gap.
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Abstract
A gap filler member apparatus for blocking air flow through a gap existing between an edge of a first electronics board and a surface of a second electronics board that is disposed generally perpendicular to the first electronics board, where the first and second electronics boards are coupled by at least one pair of connectors and disposed within an electronics equipment enclosure, to block air flow through the gap. The apparatus has at least one rib extending therefrom, with the base portion being secureable to the surface of the second electronics board. A rib extends away from the base portion and has a height approximately equal to a height of the gap, and a length at least as long as a length of the gap so that the rib at least substantially blocks air flow through the gap.
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20 Claims
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1. A gap filler member apparatus for blocking air flow through a gap existing between an edge of a first electronics board and a surface of a second electronics board that is disposed generally perpendicular to said first electronics board, where the first and second electronics boards are coupled by at least one pair of connectors and disposed within an electronics equipment enclosure, to block air flow through the gap, the apparatus comprising:
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a base portion having at least one rib extending therefrom, said base portion adapted to be secured to said surface of said second electronics board; and said rib extending away from said base portion and having a height approximately equal to a height of said gap formed between said first and second electronics boards, and a length of the rib being at least as long as a length of the gap, such that said rib at least substantially blocks the gap to prevent air flow through the gap. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A gap filler member apparatus for blocking air flow through a gap existing between an edge of a first electronics board and a surface of a second electronics board that is disposed generally perpendicular to said first electronics board, where the first and second electronics boards are coupled by a pair of connectors and disposed within an electronics equipment enclosure, to block air flow through the gap, the apparatus comprising:
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a base portion having a pair of ribs extending perpendicularly therefrom, said base portion adapted to be secured to said surface of said second electronics board such that said ribs extend on opposite sides of said pair of connectors when said pair of connectors is coupled together; and said ribs extending away from said base portion and having a height approximately equal to a height of said gap formed between said first and second electronics boards, and a length of each said rib being at least as long as a length of the gap, such that one of the ribs blocks the gap to prevent air flow through the gap. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method for blocking air flow through a gap existing between an edge of a first electronics board and a surface of a second electronics board that is disposed generally perpendicular to said first electronics board, where the first and second electronics boards are coupled by at least one pair of connectors and disposed within an electronics equipment enclosure, the method comprising:
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providing a base portion having at least one rib extending generally perpendicular from the base portion; positioning said base portion adjacent said surface of said second electronics board; and providing said rib with a height approximately equal to a height of said gap formed between said first and second electronics boards, and a length at least as long as a length of the gap; and using said rib to at least substantially block the gap to prevent air flow through the gap. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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