Patent ID: 6130819
Filing Date: 2000-10-10
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A cooling apparatus comprising:a. a modular fan with a rectangular casing;b. a modular air-guiding duct detachably coupled to said rectangular casing of said fan, said air-guiding duct including a first input opening to receive fresh air, said air-guiding duct including an enclosed channel to guide said fresh air from said first input opening to an input side of said fan; andc. a modular base with a second input opening, wherein the perimeter of said second input opening is at least the perimeter of said rectangular casing of said fan, to detachably couple said rectangular casing of said fan and said air-guiding duct over electronic components on a computer system circuit board in an orientation where said fan delivers said fresh air through said second input opening directly and unrestrictedly to said electronic components in a substantially perpendicular direction.