Patent ID: 8936072
Filing Date: 2015-01-20
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A thermal distribution system, comprising: a first surface having a plurality of perforations and a fluid inlet opening formed therein; a second surface spaced from the first surface to form a void therebetween, the second surface comprising at least a portion of an electronic enclosure; a perimeter surface extended from at least a portion of a perimeter of the first surface to the second surface; and a fluid mover disposed proximate the fluid inlet opening to draw fluid warmed by at least one heat producing component disposed at least partially within the electronic enclosure into the void via the plurality of perforations, the fluid mover comprising a first fluid inlet disposed proximate the fluid inlet opening to draw a first portion of the warmed fluid from inside the void through the fluid inlet opening and into the fluid mover via the first fluid inlet, and a second fluid inlet to draw a second portion of the warmed fluid from outside the void into the fluid mover via the second fluid inlet.