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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 24, 2005
Filed:
Jun. 30, 2003
Mike D. Giraldo, Dallas, TX (US);
Jeffrey T. Haselby, Plano, TX (US);
Christopher C. Womack, Dallas, TX (US);
Mike D. Giraldo, Dallas, TX (US);
Jeffrey T. Haselby, Plano, TX (US);
Christopher C. Womack, Dallas, TX (US);
Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P., Houston, TX (US);
Abstract
A computer system uses a modular fan design. Multiple fan modules can be used, and identical fan modules can be used for directing air into and out of the computer system enclosure. Each fan module is hot swappable, and can be replaced quickly without the use of tools or fasteners. Optional mounting features on the fan and the computer enclosure prevent misassembly, and an optional color coding scheme aids in assembly. An optional splitting light pipe directs light from a single status-indicating source to both the front and back of the fan module.