Joint assembly of vapor chambers
US10240873B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 20, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 26, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF28D15/0275
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A joint assembly of vapor chambers connects the vapor chambers to effectuate joint operation thereof. For example, two paired vapor chambers are connected therebetween by a capillary pipe and a gas pipe. The capillary pipe is filled with a third wick which connects with a first wick and a second wick in the two vapor chambers. The two vapor chambers are in spatial communication with each other because of the gas pipe. A working fluid in the two vapor chambers is transferred between the first, second and third wicks by capillarity. The gas-phase working fluid moves between the two vapor chambers via the gas pipe, thereby allowing the two vapor chambers to operate jointly.
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