Apple Inc., maker of the iPhone and the iPad, received a patent on a method of cooling an electronic device by using hinge assemblies that can conduct heat. Patent 7,746,631, which was issued June 29, covers the use of a variety of cooling components within a hinge assembly. According to the patent, these could include fans, heat sinks, heat spreaders, heat pipes, vents or … [Read more...]
Fan and Filter Units Prevent Hot Spots
Rittal’s TopTherm fan-and-filter units are a synthesis of radial and axial fan technologies that deliver a combination of high pressure stability and large volume air flows. Unique to this fan technology, the air outlet direction is diagonal to the outside rather than in the fan's axial direction. This approach favors an even distribution of air in the enclosure or housing, and … [Read more...]
Multiple Platforms CPU Cooler
GlacialTech has introduced the IGLOO 5760 Multiple Platforms CPU cooler. This design incorporates a specially aligned copper heat pipe combination of three pipes that disperse the heat from the CPU directly into the heat sink fins. From there, the silent bullet axial fan quietly and efficiently brings the temperature down. The fan not only cools the radiator, but the added blow … [Read more...]
Thermostatically Controlled Fan Cord
Gardtec Incorporated’s Green Fan Cord, a thermostatically controlled fan cord, allows AC fans to turn on/off as system ambient temperature calls for additional cooling. The fan cord will turn on cooling fans as ambient temperatures reach the upper 80s Fahrenheit, then turn off cooling fans as temperatures return to the lower 80s. Learn more from Gardtec Incorporated. … [Read more...]
High-Performance Vane-Axial DC Fans
Orion Fans has introduced a new line of vane-axial fans with superior airflow in exceptionally high static pressure environments. High performance VA Series DC fans feature a dual ball bearing system with a brushless DC, auto restart, polarity-protected motor. The OD1238 VA Series (120x38mm) offers airflows from 3.96 to 8.0 m3/min (140 to 283 cfm). The OD9238 VA Series … [Read more...]
