Pin fin heat sink with integrated phase change material and method
US10375857B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 29, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/14
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pin fin heat sink includes a plurality of pin fins extending from a base plate, at least one of the plurality of pin fins defining a hollow portion therein. The heat sink also includes a phase change material sealed within the at least one pin fin to absorb transient thermal loads that the pin fin is subjected to.
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