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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 08, 2012
Filed:
Sep. 10, 2009
Trevor J. Aggus, Lincroft, NJ (US);
Helane F. Daniels, Red Bank, NJ (US);
Linda Derechailo, Keyport, NJ (US);
Richard Jaccard, Morganville, NJ (US);
Roman Kelbert, Rishon Lezion, IL (US);
Steve Mak, Leonardo, NJ (US);
Charles Truax, Ocean, NJ (US);
Niv Zilberman, West Orange, NJ (US);
Trevor J. Aggus, Lincroft, NJ (US);
Helane F. Daniels, Red Bank, NJ (US);
Linda Derechailo, Keyport, NJ (US);
Richard Jaccard, Morganville, NJ (US);
Roman Kelbert, Rishon Lezion, IL (US);
Steve Mak, Leonardo, NJ (US);
Charles Truax, Ocean, NJ (US);
Niv Zilberman, West Orange, NJ (US);
Avaya Inc., Basking Ridge, NJ (US);
Abstract
A temperature control system and methods that remove dust or debris from inside an electrical equipment chassis are provided. One or more fans are placed in or near the exterior of the chassis. The fans are operated either in reverse, forward, pulsing, or reverse pulsing modes to create turbulent air flow through the chassis. The change in air flow pattern helps dislodge dust and particles. Once airborne, the fans can exhaust the dust and particles. Further, some embodiments provide vanes or other elements to further direct air flow. The temperature control system can be used in any electrical equipment that is ventilated with fans. The temperature control system provides the advantage of a low cost and efficient method for ensuring that dust does not accumulate on components within an enclosure.