Apparatus for supporting and cooling an electronic device

摘要

An apparatus for supporting and cooling an electronic device and methods of using the apparatus. The apparatus can include a housing for a cooling system and a support cradle for receiving the electronic device and engaging the electronic device with the cooling system.

主权项

1. A method of supporting and cooling an electronic device with at least one air vent on a vent area extending along an edge of the electronic device, the method comprising:
positioning a central portion of the edge of the electronic device with the at least one air vent on a support cradle, the support cradle extending from a housing that encloses an internal fan system, the support cradle including a removable front pad extending vertically from a front portion of support cradle to restrict movement of the electronic device away from one or more air seals, such that a first side portion of the edge and a second side portion of the edge opposite said first side portion extend beyond a width of the support cradle in an overhanging manner to permit air to pass through one or more additional vents in the first and second side portions; aligning the edge of the electronic device so that the at least one air vent is aligned with an air exchange opening on the support cradle and a surface of the electronic device engages with the one or more air seals adjacent the air exchange opening on the support cradle; and activating the fan to increase an amount of air flow across the air exchange opening and across the at least one air vent of the electronic device in a first direction and pass through at least one vent of the first and second side portions of the electronic device in a second direction different from the first direction to increase an amount of air exchange within the electronic device.