Patent ID: 7167363
Filing Date: 2007-01-23
Classification: H05K

Abstract:
1. An air stream distribution apparatus comprising: a base configured to couple with a circuit board, the base defining a first end and a second end; and a plurality of deflectors in communication with the base and arranged in series between the first end and the second end defined by the base, each of the plurality of deflectors defining a leading edge, the leading edge of each of the plurality of deflectors defining a height relative to a plane defined by the base, the height defined by the leading edge of each deflector increasing along an air stream direction between the first end and the second end defined by the base, each of the plurality of deflectors configured to direct a corresponding portion of an air stream toward a respective area of the circuit board; wherein each of the plurality of deflectors is configured to direct a corresponding portion of an air stream flowing substantially parallel to the circuit board toward at least one circuit board component of the circuit board.