Automatic fire shutter mechanism for rack mounted chassis systems

Abstract

A shutter mechanism for rack mounted chassis systems, comprising a first apertured shutter and a second apertured shutter, the first apertured shutter having a plurality of first holes formed therein in a first pattern, the second apertured shutter having a plurality of second holes formed therein in a second pattern, the first holes and the first pattern being configured relative to the second holes and the second pattern such that the shutters are positionable in a non-aligned position blocking air flow therethrough and in an aligned position allowing air flow therethrough, the shutters being movable to the non-aligned position when exposed to a temperature above a predetermined amount and means for positioning the first apertured shutter adjacent to the second apertured shutter allowing relative slidable movement thereof.

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