AIRFLOW CONTROL SYSTEM

摘要

An information handling system (IHS) cooling system includes a multi-IHS chassis having at least one fan system that produces an airflow. An IHS is positioned in the multi-IHS chassis. The IHS includes an IHS chassis that houses a processing system and a memory system. An airflow channel is defined within the IHS chassis and is configured to receive at least a portion of the airflow produced by the at least one fan system. An airflow impedance element is positioned in the airflow channel, and includes a first orientation in which the airflow impedance element extends into the airflow channel to impede airflow through the airflow channel. The airflow impedance element is configured to change shape as a function of temperature into at least one second orientation that reduces the impedance of airflow through the airflow channel. In some embodiments, the airflow impedance element is a bimetallic plate.

主权项

1. An airflow control system, comprising:
a chassis including an air inlet and defining a chassis housing; an airflow channel defined in the chassis housing adjacent the air inlet such that at least some of an airflow that enters the chassis through the air inlet is directed towards the airflow channel; and an airflow impedance element positioned in the airflow channel, wherein the airflow impedance element includes a first orientation in which the airflow impedance element impedes airflow through the airflow channel, and wherein the airflow impedance element is configured to change shape as a function of temperature into at least one second orientation that reduces the impedance of airflow through the airflow channel.