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US20080212278A1 US12/151,348 US15134808A US2008212278A1 US 20080212278 A1 US20080212278 A1 US 20080212278A1 US 15134808 A US15134808 A US 15134808A US 2008212278 A1 US2008212278 A1 US 2008212278A1
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  • portable computing devices As the performance capabilities of portable computing devices increases, the power requirements of the portable computing device also generally increases. As a result, dissipation of the thermal energy generated by electronic components of the portable computing device is generally necessary to maintain proper and continued operation of the computing device.
  • portable computing devices generally include vents to enable thermal energy dissipation associated with processors and other types of electronic components.
  • vents to enable thermal energy dissipation associated with processors and other types of electronic components.
  • placement and/or attachment of batteries and/or other types of devices relative to the portable computing device may impede or otherwise interfere with cooling of the portable computing device.
  • FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of a portable computer power system in accordance with the present invention
  • FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an isometric view of a side and bottom portion of portable computer in which an embodiment of a portable computer power system has been employed to advantage;
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of a battery of a portable computer power system in accordance with the present invention.
  • FIGS. 1-3 of the drawings like numerals being used for like and corresponding parts of the various drawings.
  • FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of a portable computer power system 10 in accordance with the present invention.
  • system 10 comprises an external battery 12 coupled to a portable computer 14 .
  • portable computer 14 comprises a laptop or notebook computer 16 .
  • portable computer 14 may comprise other types of portable computing devices.
  • FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an isometric view of a side and bottom portion of portable computer 14 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • portable computer 14 comprises airflow vents 20 and 22 for providing an airflow path through a base member 26 of portable computer 14 , indicated generally by 28 , to enable dissipation of thermal energy generated by portable computer 14 within base member 26 via active and/or passive methods (e.g., via convection and/or a fan-generated airflow).
  • active and/or passive methods e.g., via convection and/or a fan-generated airflow.
  • airflow vent 20 is disposed on a bottom surface 30 of portable computer 14 (e.g., a surface of portable computer 14 generally disposed against or toward a support surface such as a desk or table) and airflow vent 22 is disposed on a side or lateral surface 32 of base member 26 .
  • airflow vent 22 may be located elsewhere on base member 26 (e.g., on a back or rear surface of base member 26 ).
  • a “lateral” location or side relative to portable computer 14 refers to a location or side indicated generally by 36 and/or 38 in FIG. 1 . Referring to FIG.
  • airflow vents 20 and 22 each comprise a plurality of spaced-apart elongated openings or apertures 40 and 42 , respectively.
  • airflow vents 20 and/or 22 may be otherwise configured.
  • airflow vent 20 comprises an intake vent and airflow vent 22 comprises an exhaust vent such that the airflow path through base member 26 enters base member 26 through airflow vent 20 and is exhausted from base member 26 through airflow vent 22 , as illustrated by 28 .
  • the direction of airflow through base member 26 may be otherwise configured.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a portion of battery 12 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • battery 12 comprises a battery housing 44 having an airflow vent 50 disposed therein for forming an airflow path through at least a portion of battery housing 44 as generally illustrated by 52 .
  • airflow vent 50 comprises a plurality of spaced-apart elongated openings or apertures 54 to enable an airflow to pass through at least a portion of battery housing 44 .
  • airflow vent 50 may be otherwise configured.
  • battery 12 is configured to enable an airflow through portable computer 14 via airflow vents 20 and 22 when battery 12 is attached to portable computer 14 .
  • airflow vent 50 is configured and/or located on battery housing 44 to coincide or correspond at least partially to a location and/or configuration of airflow vent 20 disposed on portable computer 14 such that, upon installation or attachment of battery 12 to portable computer 14 , airflow vent 50 is at least partially aligned with airflow vent 20 to enable an airflow path through base member 26 via airflow vent 20 (e.g., by way of airflow vent 50 ) which may otherwise be covered or otherwise impeded by the attachment of battery 12 to portable computer 14 .
  • airflow vent 50 is configured and/or located on battery housing 44 to coincide or correspond at least partially to a location and/or configuration of airflow vent 20 disposed on portable computer 14 such that, upon installation or attachment of battery 12 to portable computer 14 , airflow vent 50 is at least partially aligned with airflow vent 20 to enable an airflow path through base member 26 via airflow vent 20 (e.g., by
  • At least a portion 60 of airflow vent 50 is disposed on a top surface 62 of battery housing 44 adapted to be disposed at least partially facing, adjacent or against surface 30 of portable computer 14 when battery 12 is attached or otherwise secured to portable computer 14 (e.g., coupled at least partially to surface 30 of portable computer 14 ). Additionally, in the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 3 , at least a portion 64 of airflow vent 50 is disposed on or otherwise extends to a side or lateral surface 66 of battery housing 44 when battery 12 is attached or otherwise secured to portable computer 14 .
  • airflow vent 50 of battery 12 is configured to be at least partially aligned with airflow vent 20 of portable computer 14 to enable an airflow path through portable computer 14 via battery housing 44 .
  • portion 60 of apertures 54 of airflow vent 50 are at least partially disposed in alignment with apertures 40 of airflow vent 20 .
  • airflow vent 50 extends at least partially onto side or lateral surface 66 of battery housing 44 , airflow vent 50 provides an airflow path from a side or lateral area relative to portable computer 14 to airflow vent 20 .
  • airflow vent 50 is configured having apertures 54 extending from surface 62 to surface 66 of battery housing 44 .
  • airflow vent 50 may be otherwise configured.
  • airflow vent 50 may be configured using two or more discrete or separated vents (e.g., an airflow vent disposed on surface 62 separate and apart from an airflow vent disposed on surface 66 such that portions 60 and 64 are not formed or otherwise connected by continuous apertures 54 ).
  • airflow vent 50 is illustrated as extending to a side or lateral area of portable computer 14 when battery 12 is attached or otherwise coupled to portable computer 14 .
  • airflow vent 50 may be configured to extend to different locations or areas relative to portable computer 14 (e.g., a back or rearward surface of battery housing 44 ). Additionally, in the embodiment of the present invention illustrated in FIG. 3 , an airflow path direction as indicated by 52 in FIG. 3 corresponds to the airflow path direction indicated by 28 in FIG. 2 . However, it should be understood that the airflow path direction through battery 12 may be otherwise configured to correspond to the airflow path direction through portable computer 14 .
  • embodiments of the present invention enable thermal energy dissipation from base member 26 of portable computer 14 while battery 12 is attached or otherwise coupled to portable computer 14 by forming an airflow path through battery housing 44 corresponding to airflow vents disposed on portable computer 14 .

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A portable computer power system comprises a battery an external battery housing providing an airflow path therethrough into an airflow vent of a portable computer.

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    BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  • As the performance capabilities of portable computing devices increases, the power requirements of the portable computing device also generally increases. As a result, dissipation of the thermal energy generated by electronic components of the portable computing device is generally necessary to maintain proper and continued operation of the computing device. For example, portable computing devices generally include vents to enable thermal energy dissipation associated with processors and other types of electronic components. However, because the surface area on portable computing devices is limited, placement and/or attachment of batteries and/or other types of devices relative to the portable computing device may impede or otherwise interfere with cooling of the portable computing device.
    • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
  • For a more complete understanding of the present invention and the advantages thereof, reference is now made to the following descriptions taken in connection with the accompanying drawings in which:
  • FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of a portable computer power system in accordance with the present invention;
  • FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an isometric view of a side and bottom portion of portable computer in which an embodiment of a portable computer power system has been employed to advantage; and
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of a battery of a portable computer power system in accordance with the present invention.
    •  DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
  • The preferred embodiments of the present invention and the advantages thereof are best understood by referring to FIGS. 1-3 of the drawings, like numerals being used for like and corresponding parts of the various drawings.
  • FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of a portable computer power system 10 in accordance with the present invention. In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1, system 10 comprises an external battery 12 coupled to a portable computer 14. In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1, portable computer 14 comprises a laptop or notebook computer 16. However, it should be understood that portable computer 14 may comprise other types of portable computing devices.
  • FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an isometric view of a side and bottom portion of portable computer 14 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 2, portable computer 14 comprises airflow vents 20 and 22 for providing an airflow path through a base member 26 of portable computer 14, indicated generally by 28, to enable dissipation of thermal energy generated by portable computer 14 within base member 26 via active and/or passive methods (e.g., via convection and/or a fan-generated airflow). For example, in the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 2, airflow vent 20 is disposed on a bottom surface 30 of portable computer 14 (e.g., a surface of portable computer 14 generally disposed against or toward a support surface such as a desk or table) and airflow vent 22 is disposed on a side or lateral surface 32 of base member 26. However, it should be understood that airflow vent 22 may be located elsewhere on base member 26 (e.g., on a back or rear surface of base member 26). As used herein, a “lateral” location or side relative to portable computer 14 refers to a location or side indicated generally by 36 and/or 38 in FIG. 1. Referring to FIG. 2, airflow vents 20 and 22 each comprise a plurality of spaced-apart elongated openings or apertures 40 and 42, respectively. However, it should be understood that airflow vents 20 and/or 22 may be otherwise configured. Additionally, in the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 2, airflow vent 20 comprises an intake vent and airflow vent 22 comprises an exhaust vent such that the airflow path through base member 26 enters base member 26 through airflow vent 20 and is exhausted from base member 26 through airflow vent 22, as illustrated by 28. However, it should be understood that the direction of airflow through base member 26 may be otherwise configured.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a portion of battery 12 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 3, battery 12 comprises a battery housing 44 having an airflow vent 50 disposed therein for forming an airflow path through at least a portion of battery housing 44 as generally illustrated by 52. For example, in the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 3, airflow vent 50 comprises a plurality of spaced-apart elongated openings or apertures 54 to enable an airflow to pass through at least a portion of battery housing 44. However, it should be understood that airflow vent 50 may be otherwise configured.
  • Referring to FIGS. 1-3, in operation, battery 12 is configured to enable an airflow through portable computer 14 via airflow vents 20 and 22 when battery 12 is attached to portable computer 14. For example, in operation, airflow vent 50 is configured and/or located on battery housing 44 to coincide or correspond at least partially to a location and/or configuration of airflow vent 20 disposed on portable computer 14 such that, upon installation or attachment of battery 12 to portable computer 14, airflow vent 50 is at least partially aligned with airflow vent 20 to enable an airflow path through base member 26 via airflow vent 20 (e.g., by way of airflow vent 50) which may otherwise be covered or otherwise impeded by the attachment of battery 12 to portable computer 14. For example, as best illustrated in FIG. 3, at least a portion 60 of airflow vent 50 is disposed on a top surface 62 of battery housing 44 adapted to be disposed at least partially facing, adjacent or against surface 30 of portable computer 14 when battery 12 is attached or otherwise secured to portable computer 14 (e.g., coupled at least partially to surface 30 of portable computer 14). Additionally, in the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 3, at least a portion 64 of airflow vent 50 is disposed on or otherwise extends to a side or lateral surface 66 of battery housing 44 when battery 12 is attached or otherwise secured to portable computer 14.
  • Thus, referring to FIGS. 1-3, in operation, when battery 12 is attached or otherwise coupled to portable computer 14, airflow vent 50 of battery 12 is configured to be at least partially aligned with airflow vent 20 of portable computer 14 to enable an airflow path through portable computer 14 via battery housing 44. For example, in operation, when battery 12 is attached or otherwise coupled to portable computer 14, portion 60 of apertures 54 of airflow vent 50 are at least partially disposed in alignment with apertures 40 of airflow vent 20. Additionally, because airflow vent 50 extends at least partially onto side or lateral surface 66 of battery housing 44, airflow vent 50 provides an airflow path from a side or lateral area relative to portable computer 14 to airflow vent 20. In the embodiment of the present invention illustrated in FIG. 3, airflow vent 50 is configured having apertures 54 extending from surface 62 to surface 66 of battery housing 44. However, it should be understood that airflow vent 50 may be otherwise configured. For example, in other embodiments of the present invention, airflow vent 50 may be configured using two or more discrete or separated vents (e.g., an airflow vent disposed on surface 62 separate and apart from an airflow vent disposed on surface 66 such that portions 60 and 64 are not formed or otherwise connected by continuous apertures 54). Additionally, in the embodiment of the present invention illustrated in FIG. 3, airflow vent 50 is illustrated as extending to a side or lateral area of portable computer 14 when battery 12 is attached or otherwise coupled to portable computer 14. However, it should be understood that airflow vent 50 may be configured to extend to different locations or areas relative to portable computer 14 (e.g., a back or rearward surface of battery housing 44). Additionally, in the embodiment of the present invention illustrated in FIG. 3, an airflow path direction as indicated by 52 in FIG. 3 corresponds to the airflow path direction indicated by 28 in FIG. 2. However, it should be understood that the airflow path direction through battery 12 may be otherwise configured to correspond to the airflow path direction through portable computer 14.
  • Thus, embodiments of the present invention enable thermal energy dissipation from base member 26 of portable computer 14 while battery 12 is attached or otherwise coupled to portable computer 14 by forming an airflow path through battery housing 44 corresponding to airflow vents disposed on portable computer 14.

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22. A portable computer battery system, comprising:
a portable computer having a bottom surface positionable facing a support surface, the bottom surface having an airflow vent located thereon; and
a battery couplable to the bottom surface wherein at least a portion of the battery is located between the bottom surface and the support surface when the battery is coupled to the portable computer, and wherein the battery comprises an airflow vent configured to enable an airflow through a housing of the battery to the airflow vent located on the bottom surface of the portable computer.
23. The system of claim 22, wherein the portable computer comprises a notebook computer.
24. The system of claim 22, wherein the airflow vent of the battery is positioned on the housing to be aligned at least partially with the airflow vent on the bottom surface of the portable computer when the battery is coupled to the portable computer.
25. The system of claim 22, wherein the housing is configured having an airflow path extending from an airflow vent located on a side surface of the housing to the airflow vent of the battery facing the airflow vent on the bottom surface of the portable computer.
26. A portable computer battery system, comprising:
a portable computer having an intake airflow vent located on a bottom surface thereof and an exhaust airflow vent located on a side surface thereof; and
a battery couplable to the bottom surface, the battery having an airflow vent aligned with the intake airflow vent when the battery is coupled to the portable computer, the battery having another airflow vent located on a side thereof corresponding to the side of the portable computer having the exhaust airflow vent.
27. The system of claim 26, wherein the portable computer comprises a notebook computer.
28. The system of claim 26, wherein the side surface of the portable computer having the exhaust airflow vent comprises a lateral side surface of the portable computer.
29. A portable computer battery system, comprising:
a portable computer having an airflow vent located on a side surface thereof; and
a battery couplable to a bottom surface of the portable computer, the battery having an airflow vent in airflow communication with the airflow vent of the portable computer when the battery is coupled to the portable computer, the airflow vent of the battery located on a side of the battery corresponding to the side surface of the portable computer having the airflow vent.
30. The system of claim 29, wherein the portable computer comprises a notebook computer.
31. The system of claim 29, wherein the battery, when coupled to the portable computer, is located at least partially between the bottom surface of the portable computer and a support surface.
32. The system of claim 29, wherein the airflow vent located on the side surface of the portable computer comprises an exhaust airflow vent.
33. The system of claim 29, wherein the airflow vent located on the side of the battery comprises an intake airflow vent.
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