公开(公告)号：US10251312B2

公开(公告)日：2019-04-02

申请号：US15261280

申请日：2016-09-09

Applicant: Philip Sloan ,  Nicholas L. Kaufmann ,  Kevin J. Gebke ,  Frank Heim

Inventor： Philip Sloan ,  Nicholas L. Kaufmann ,  Kevin J. Gebke ,  Frank Heim

IPC: H05K7/00 ,  H05K7/20

Abstract: Cooling systems for devices arranged in rows are disclosed. An example cooling system includes an inflatable air duct to be positioned above a cold aisle defined between two rows of electronic equipment. The inflatable air duct is to be air permeable to deliver conditioned air into the cold aisle. The electronic equipment has fans to force cool air within the cold aisle through the electronic equipment to adjacent hot aisles on opposite sides of the two rows of the electronic equipment. The inflatable air duct to be spaced apart from the rows of computers such that the cold aisle is in unobstructed fluid communication with the adjacent hot aisles over top of the rows of electronic equipment. The conditioned air delivered from the inflatable air duct to substantially prevent a mixing of warm air in the hot aisles with the cool air in the cold aisle.

公开(公告)号：US10208981B2

公开(公告)日：2019-02-19

申请号：US15474751

申请日：2017-03-30

Applicant: Cary Pinkalla ,  Jeff Logic ,  Kevin J. Gebke ,  Nicholas L. Kaufmann

Inventor： Cary Pinkalla ,  Jeff Logic ,  Kevin J. Gebke ,  Nicholas L. Kaufmann

IPC: F16L3/00 ,  F24F13/02

Abstract: Example air duct assemblies include a pliable air duct supported such that the duct is maintained in a generally expanded shape even when the duct is deflated. In some examples, a series of hangers suspend the duct from one or more cables, tracks or other type of overhead support. The hangers are spaced apart and distributed over the length of the duct, and each one contributes in pulling the duct taut in the duct's longitudinal direction.

公开(公告)号：US09901011B2

公开(公告)日：2018-02-20

申请号：US14932676

申请日：2015-11-04

Applicant: Frank Heim ,  Kevin J. Gebke ,  Micaela White ,  Nicholas L. Kaufmann

Inventor： Frank Heim ,  Kevin J. Gebke ,  Micaela White ,  Nicholas L. Kaufmann

IPC: H05K7/20

CPC classification number: H05K7/20745 ,  H05K7/20145

Abstract: An example cooling system for a datacenter is disclosed. The datacenter includes a plurality of computers arranged in a row within a building. The row of computers separates a cold aisle and a hot aisle. The row of computers defines an air passageway between the cold aisle and the hot aisle. The row of computers is associated with a top surface that is below and spaced apart from an overhead surface of the building to define a gap between the top surface and the overhead surface. The example cooling system includes an inflatable air duct to be disposed within the gap. The inflatable air duct has selectively an inflated state and a deflated state. The inflatable air duct filling more of the gap when the inflatable air duct is in the inflated state than when the inflatable air duct is in the deflated state.

公开(公告)号：US20170205109A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-20

申请号：US15474751

申请日：2017-03-30

Applicant: Cary Pinkalla ,  Jeff Logic ,  Kevin J. Gebke ,  Nicholas L. Kaufmann

Inventor： Cary Pinkalla ,  Jeff Logic ,  Kevin J. Gebke ,  Nicholas L. Kaufmann

IPC: F24F13/02

CPC classification number: F24F13/0218 ,  F24F13/0254

Abstract: Example air duct assemblies include a pliable air duct supported such that the duct is maintained in a generally expanded shape even when the duct is deflated. In some examples, a series of hangers suspend the duct from one or more cables, tracks or other type of overhead support. The hangers are spaced apart and distributed over the length of the duct, and each one contributes in pulling the duct taut in the duct's longitudinal direction.

公开(公告)号：US20170159965A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-08

申请号：US15435032

申请日：2017-02-16

Applicant: Cary Pinkalla ,  Frank Heim ,  Kevin J. Gebke ,  Nicholas L. Kaufmann ,  William A. Niehaus

Inventor： Cary Pinkalla ,  Frank Heim ,  Kevin J. Gebke ,  Nicholas L. Kaufmann ,  William A. Niehaus

IPC: F24F13/02

CPC classification number: F24F13/0218 ,  F16L3/18 ,  F16L11/00 ,  F16L11/02 ,  F16L11/10 ,  F16L55/00 ,  F24F7/06 ,  F24F7/065 ,  F24F13/0245 ,  F24F13/0254 ,  F24F2221/26 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  Y10T137/0402

Abstract: Example air ducts comprising pliable tubular sidewalls are provided with example internal frameworks that hold the duct in a generally expanded shape even when the duct is depressurized. The framework tensions the pliable sidewall material along the length of the ducts to keep the material taut. In some examples, the framework is restrained within the duct such that the duct's sidewall, being in tension, holds the framework in compression longitudinally. Thus, in the longitudinal direction, the duct is in tension and the framework is in compression. To prevent the framework from buckling under the compressive force, some example frameworks comprise a central longitudinal shaft with a plurality of radial spokes and rings that help hold the shaft straight. In some examples, the rings also help hold the duct radially expanded.

公开(公告)号：US20170127574A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-04

申请号：US14932676

申请日：2015-11-04

Applicant: Frank Heim ,  Kevin J. Gebke ,  Micaela White ,  Nicholas L. Kaufmann

Inventor： Frank Heim ,  Kevin J. Gebke ,  Micaela White ,  Nicholas L. Kaufmann

IPC: H05K7/20

CPC classification number: H05K7/20745 ,  H05K7/20145

Abstract: An example cooling system for a datacenter is disclosed. The datacenter includes a plurality of computers arranged in a row within a building. The row of computers separates a cold aisle and a hot aisle. The row of computers defines an air passageway between the cold aisle and the hot aisle. The row of computers is associated with a top surface that is below and spaced apart from an overhead surface of the building to define a gap between the top surface and the overhead surface. The example cooling system includes an inflatable air duct to be disposed within the gap. The inflatable air duct has selectively an inflated state and a deflated state. The inflatable air duct filling more of the gap when the inflatable air duct is in the inflated state than when the inflatable air duct is in the deflated state.

公开(公告)号：US20140007971A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-09

申请号：US14018097

申请日：2013-09-04

Applicant: Cary Pinkalla ,  Frank Heim ,  Kevin J. Gebke ,  Nicholas L. Kaufmann ,  William A. Niehaus

Inventor： Cary Pinkalla ,  Frank Heim ,  Kevin J. Gebke ,  Nicholas L. Kaufmann ,  William A. Niehaus

IPC: F24F13/02

CPC classification number: F24F13/0218 ,  F16L3/18 ,  F16L11/00 ,  F16L11/02 ,  F16L11/10 ,  F16L55/00 ,  F24F7/06 ,  F24F7/065 ,  F24F13/0245 ,  F24F13/0254 ,  F24F2221/26 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  Y10T137/0402

Abstract: Pliable-wall air ducts with internal expanding structures are disclosed. An example air duct system includes a shaft to be disposed within an air duct, to extend in a longitudinal direction, and to be in longitudinal compression. The air duct system also includes a plurality of ribs to be coupled to the shaft and to engage an inner surface of the air duct and a spring to be disposed within the air duct, the spring to be coupled to the shaft. The spring under stress being a contributing factor in both the shaft being in longitudinal compression and the air duct being in longitudinal tension.

Abstract translation: 公开了具有内部扩展结构的柔性壁空气管道。 示例性空气管道系统包括设置在空气管道内的轴，以沿纵向方向延伸并且被纵向压缩。 空气管道系统还包括多个肋，其将被联接到轴并且与空气管道的内表面接合并且弹簧设置在空气管道内，弹簧将联接到轴。 在应力下的弹簧是轴处于纵向压缩和空气管道处于纵向张力的因素。

公开(公告)号：US09709193B2

公开(公告)日：2017-07-18

申请号：US13749321

申请日：2013-01-24

Applicant: Kevin J. Gebke ,  Nicholas L. Kaufmann ,  Frank Heim

Inventor： Kevin J. Gebke ,  Nicholas L. Kaufmann ,  Frank Heim

IPC: F16L55/027 ,  F16L11/02 ,  F24F13/02 ,  F24F13/06 ,  F24F13/22

CPC classification number: F16L11/02 ,  F24F13/0218 ,  F24F2013/0608 ,  F24F2013/221 ,  Y10T137/0318

Abstract: Pliable air ducts with anti-condensation nozzles are disclosed. An example system includes a tubular duct comprising a pliable wall dividing an interior of the tubular duct from an exterior of the tubular duct. The system includes an outlet member to be attached to the pliable wall. The outlet member defines a main air passageway with a first flow resistance therethrough and places the interior of the tubular duct in fluid communication with the exterior of the tubular duct. The system includes a secondary air passageway with a second flow resistance therethrough. The secondary air passageway is defined by at least one of the outlet member or the pliable wall and extends from the interior of the tubular duct to the exterior of the tubular duct to define an airflow path proximate the outlet member. The second flow resistance is significantly greater than the first flow resistance.

公开(公告)号：US20150345823A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-03

申请号：US14290543

申请日：2014-05-29

Applicant: Cary Pinkalla ,  Jeff Logic ,  Kevin J. Gebke ,  Nicholas L. Kaufmann

Inventor： Cary Pinkalla ,  Jeff Logic ,  Kevin J. Gebke ,  Nicholas L. Kaufmann

IPC: F24F13/02

CPC classification number: F24F13/0218 ,  F24F13/0254

Abstract: Example air duct assemblies include a pliable air duct supported such that the duct is maintained in a generally expanded shape even when the duct is deflated. In some examples, a series of hangers suspend the duct from one or more cables, tracks or other type of overhead support. The hangers are spaced apart and distributed over the length of the duct, and each one contributes in pulling the duct taut in the duct's longitudinal direction.

Abstract translation: 示例性空气管道组件包括柔性空气管道，其被支撑成使得即使当管道收缩时，管道也保持在大致膨胀的形状。 在一些示例中，一系列悬挂器将管道从一个或多个电缆，轨道或其他类型的架空支架悬挂。 衣架间隔开并分布在管道的长度上，并且每个衣架有助于将管道拉紧在管道的纵向方向上。

公开(公告)号：US08844578B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-30

申请号：US12950511

申请日：2010-11-19

Applicant: Cary Pinkalla ,  Frank Heim ,  Kevin J. Gebke ,  Nicholas L. Kaufmann ,  William A. Niehaus

Inventor： Cary Pinkalla ,  Frank Heim ,  Kevin J. Gebke ,  Nicholas L. Kaufmann ,  William A. Niehaus

IPC: B65D59/06 ,  B23P19/04 ,  F16L11/00 ,  F16L3/18 ,  F16L11/10 ,  F24F7/06 ,  F16L11/02 ,  F24F13/02 ,  F16L55/00

CPC classification number: F24F13/0218 ,  F16L3/18 ,  F16L11/00 ,  F16L11/02 ,  F16L11/10 ,  F16L55/00 ,  F24F7/06 ,  F24F7/065 ,  F24F13/0245 ,  F24F13/0254 ,  F24F2221/26 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  Y10T137/0402

Abstract: Example air ducts comprising pliable tubular sidewalls are provided with example internal frameworks that hold the duct in a generally expanded shape even when the duct is depressurized. The framework tensions the pliable sidewall material along the length of the ducts to keep the material taut. In some examples, the framework is restrained within the duct such that the duct's sidewall, being in tension, holds the framework in compression longitudinally. Thus, in the longitudinal direction, the duct is in tension and the framework is in compression. To prevent the framework from buckling under the compressive force, some example frameworks comprise a central longitudinal shaft with a plurality of radial spokes and rings that help hold the shaft straight. In some examples, the rings also help hold the duct radially expanded.

Abstract translation: 包括柔韧管状侧壁的示例性空气管道设置有示例性内部框架，即使当管道被减压时，其将管道保持在大致膨胀的形状。 框架沿着导管的长度使柔韧的侧壁材料张紧，以保持材料紧绷。 在一些示例中，框架被限制在管道内，使得管道的侧壁处于张紧状态，使框架沿纵向压缩。 因此，在纵向方向上，管道处于张紧状态并且框架处于压缩状态。 为了防止框架在压缩力下屈曲，一些示例框架包括具有多个径向辐条和环的中心纵向轴，其有助于保持轴的直线。 在一些示例中，环也有助于使管径向膨胀。