Apparatus for storing and cooling electronic devices and/or modules in a vehicle

An apparatus for cooling electronic devices in a vehicle, comprising:

• a main ventilation duct mounted in the vehicle and including a blower for forcing air through the main ventilation duct;
• a bypass duct in selective communication with said main ventilation duct, and adapted to carry electronic devices to be cooled by air forced through the bypass duct, said bypass duct including inlet and outlet portions in selective fluid communication with said main ventilation duct and an ambient opening formed adjacent said outlet;
• an inlet valve positioned adjacent said inlet portion for selectively diverting air flow from said main ventilation duct through said bypass duct;
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• an outlet valve positioned adjacent said outlet portion for selectively alternatively blocking air flow through said outlet portion and said ambient opening.

An apparatus for cooling electronic devices in a vehicle, comprising:

• a main ventilation duct mounted in the vehicle and including a blower for forcing air through the main ventilation duct;
• a bypass duct in selective communication with said main ventilation duct, and adapted to carry electronic devices to be cooled by air forced through the bypass duct, said bypass duct including inlet and outlet portions in selective fluid communication with said main ventilation duct and an ambient opening formed adjacent said outlet;
• an inlet valve positioned adjacent said inlet portion for selectively diverting flow from said main ventilation duct through said bypass duct;
• an outlet valve positioned adjacent said outlet portion for selectively alternatively blocking air flow through said outlet portion and said ambient opening;
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• wherein said electronic devices are positioned within at least one sealed container inside the bypass duct.