# US 2014/0196394 A1 · Modular thermal isolation barrier for data processing equipment structure > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2014/0196394 A1 - Document ID: US20140196394A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 14/154,016 - Filed: 2014-01-13 - Published: 2014-07-17 - Earliest claimed: 2013-01-11 - Assignees: Chatsworth Products, Inc. - Applicants: Chatsworth Products, Inc. - Inventors: Joshua Blaine GREESON; Steven J. GIBBLE; Joshua James YOUNG; Jared Keith DAVIS - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20140196394A1 ## CPC - H05K 7/20709: {for server racks or cabinets; for data centers, e.g. 19-inch computer racks} - A47B 47/0041: {Bars} - A47B 96/1466: {with longitudinal grooves} - A47B 96/20: Furniture panels or like furniture elements - H05K 7/1488: {Cabinets therefor, e.g. chassis or racks or mechanical interfaces between blades and support structures} - H05K 7/1497: {Rooms for data centers; Shipping containers therefor} - H05K 7/18: Construction of rack or frame - H05K 7/20745: {within rooms for removing heat from cabinets, e.g. by air conditioning device} - H05K 7/20836: {Thermal management, e.g. server temperature control} - E04B 2001/389: {Brackets} - H05K: PRINTED CIRCUITS; CASINGS OR CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS OF ELECTRIC APPARATUS; MANUFACTURE OF ASSEMBLAGES OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS - A47B: TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE (furniture jointing F16B) - E04B: GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS (border constructions of opening in walls, floors or ceilings E06B1/00; {electromagnetic shielding H05K9/0001}) ## Abstract A modular thermal isolation barrier for use in sealing gaps in a data processing equipment structure includes an extruded edge seal and a panel. The extruded edge seal has a seal portion and a base portion with one or more channels. An edge of the panel is disposed within one of the one or more channels of the base portion of the edge seal such that the edge seal is seated against the edge of the panel with the seal portion in position to abut, and establish a seal with, an adjacent structure. ## Claims ### Claim at position 1 1-76. (canceled) ### Claim 77 A data processing equipment structure comprising: a frame structure; and first and second modular thermal isolation barriers for use in sealing a periphery of the frame structure, each of the first and second modular thermal isolation barriers including: an edge seal having a seal portion and a base portion with a plurality of channels; and a panel, an edge of which is disposed within one of the plurality of channels of the corresponding base portion; wherein the seal portion of the first modular thermal isolation barrier directly engages the seal portion of the second modular thermal isolation barrier, thereby preventing the passage of air through a gap between the first and second modular thermal isolation barriers. ### Claim 78 (depends on 77) The data processing equipment structure of claim 77, further comprising a rigid support structure, having a generally uniform cross-sectional shape along its length, coupled to the edge seal of one of the modular thermal isolation barriers at another of the plurality of channels. ### Claim 79 (depends on 77) The data processing equipment structure of claim 77, wherein the seal portions of the first and second modular thermal isolation barriers interlock with one another to prevent the passage of air through a gap between the first and second modular thermal isolation barriers. ### Claim 80 (depends on 77) The data processing equipment structure of claim 77, wherein the seal portion of each of the first and second modular thermal isolation barriers is bifurcated at a distal end. ### Claim 81 (depends on 80) The data processing equipment structure of claim 80, wherein the bifurcated distal ends of the seal portions deflect one another. ### Claim 82 (depends on 80) The data processing equipment structure of claim 80, wherein the bifurcated distal end of the seal portion of one of the first and second modular thermal isolation barriers envelops and nests with the bifurcated distal end of the seal portion of the other of the first and second modular thermal isolation barriers. ### Claim 83 (depends on 77) The data processing equipment structure of claim 77, wherein the seal portion of each of the first and second modular thermal isolation barriers includes convex and concave portions at a distal end such that the seal portions are matingly paired with one another. ### Claim 84 (depends on 77) The data processing equipment structure of claim 77, wherein the seal portion of each of the first and second modular thermal isolation barriers includes one or more protrusions at a distal end such that the seal portions are interlocked with one another. ### Claim 85 A data processing equipment structure comprising: a frame structure; a modular thermal isolation barrier for use in sealing a periphery of the frame structure, the modular thermal isolation barrier including: an edge seal having a seal portion and a base portion with a plurality of channels; and a panel, an edge of which is disposed within one of the plurality of channels of the base portion; and a rigid support structure, having a generally uniform cross-sectional shape along its length, coupled to the edge seal at another of the plurality of channels; wherein the edge seal is seated against the edge of the panel such that the seal portion is available to directly engage an adjacent structure, thereby preventing the passage of air through a gap between the modular thermal isolation barrier and the adjacent structure. ### Claim 86 (depends on 85) The data processing equipment structure of claim 85, wherein the seal portion is bifurcated at a distal end. ### Claim 87 (depends on 85) The data processing equipment structure of claim 85, wherein the seal portion includes convex and concave portions at a distal end. ### Claim 88 (depends on 85) The data processing equipment structure of claim 85, wherein the seal portion includes one or more protrusions at a distal end. ### Claim 89 (depends on 85) The data processing equipment structure of claim 85, wherein the base portion and the seal portion are co-extruded. ### Claim 90 (depends on 85) The data processing equipment structure of claim 85, wherein the base portion and the seal portion are manufactured from different materials. ### Claim 91 (depends on 85) The data processing equipment structure of claim 85, wherein the base portion and the seal portion are manufactured from the same material. ### Claim 92 (depends on 85) The data processing equipment structure of claim 85, wherein at least one of the plurality of channels of the base portion includes a plurality of panel retention fingers for gripping the edge of the panel. ### Claim 93 (depends on 92) The data processing equipment structure of claim 92, wherein the panel retention fingers extend from sides of the at least one channel at an inwardly-oriented angle. ### Claim 94 (depends on 85) The data processing equipment structure of claim 85, wherein the rigid support structure includes a pair of opposed retention flanges for coupling the rigid support structure to the edge seal. ### Claim 95 (depends on 85) The data processing equipment structure of claim 85, wherein the rigid support structure includes a plurality of channels extending along its length, at least one of which is ridged to accommodate a threaded fastener. ### Claim 96 (depends on 85) The data processing equipment structure of claim 85, wherein the rigid support structure is attachable to other support members of the frame structure.