CPC H05K 7/20745 (2013.01) [H05K 7/1488 (2013.01); H05K 7/20736 (2013.01); B32B 3/04 (2013.01); B32B 5/18 (2013.01)] | 18 Claims |
1. A self-expanding gap filler positionable between adjacent elements in a data center, the self-expanding gap filler comprising:
a compressible material; and
an outer layer having an outer surface and an inner surface, the inner surface configured to define a sealed inner space, the outer layer configured to encapsulate the compressible material in a compressed state within the inner space,
wherein the compressible material is configured to expand from the compressed state within the inner space of the outer layer to an expanded state within the inner space of the outer layer, and
wherein an overall width of the self-expanding gap filler when the compressible material is in the expanded state is less than six inches.
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