Autonomic method to filter air in a digital hardware system

Methods and arrangements for autonomic filter replacement are disclosed. In a digital hardware system, a filter supply mechanism is provided that contains a supply of filter material. A filter collection mechanism is also provided. The supply and collection mechanisms are positioned such that an are...

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Main Authors CHAPMAN CORY A, SEETHALER KENNETH S, MAKLEY ALBERT V
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 06.04.2006
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PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
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Summary:Methods and arrangements for autonomic filter replacement are disclosed. In a digital hardware system, a filter supply mechanism is provided that contains a supply of filter material. A filter collection mechanism is also provided. The supply and collection mechanisms are positioned such that an area of filter is spread across an air intake through which air is drawn by a fan. An electronically controlled drive mechanism is provided to drive the filter collection mechanism in response to a condition indicative of filter use. In response to the condition, a length of unused filter material is drawn from the supply and a corresponding length of used filter material is collected to cause unused filter material to be spread across the air intake.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20040959836