Patent ID: 7518869
Filing Date: 2009-04-14
Classification: G06F,H01L

Abstract:
1. An information processing apparatus including a heat generating element generating heat, the information processing apparatus comprising: a cooling unit configured to cool the heat generating element; an airflow supply duct configured to supply airflow to a part of the cooling unit; an airflow control fan configured to control airflow applied to the airflow supply duct, wherein the airflow supply duct, the airflow control fan, and the part of the cooling unit are linearly arranged; and a first inlet and a first exhaust, wherein the first inlet is located so as to draw air toward the airflow control fan, and wherein the first exhaust is located so as to exhaust air from the part of the cooling unit, wherein the airflow supply unit includes a cutout portion configured such that a bottom of the airflow control unit does not contact the airflow supply unit or the cooling unit when the airflow control unit is installed.