Patent ID: 7344439
Filing Date: 2008-03-18
Classification: H05K

Abstract:
1. A rotating damper for a blade server air distribution system, comprising: a damper door rotatably attached to a blade server having a plurality of blade slots for receiving a blade, wherein the damper door is adapted to rotate between a first blocking position and a second flat position, and wherein further the damper door is adapted to at least partially impede air through a blade slot when the damper door is in the first blocking position; a sliding door, the sliding door being adapted to move between a first open position and a second closed position, wherein the sliding door allows airflow through an air opening while in the open position and at least partially blocks airflow through the air opening while in the closed position; and a connecting rod connecting the damper door and the sliding door, wherein the connecting rod is adapted to move the sliding door in response to movement of the damper door and to move the damper door in response to movement of the sliding door.