Articulated heat pipes
US4345642A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 24, 1980 |
| Grant date | Aug 24, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 24, 2000 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF28F2013/006
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A multiple section heat pipe with swivel junctions between the sections. The individual sections are independent individual heat pipes configured to interlock with each other at rotatable joints filled with high heat conductivity liquid. The clearance between the sections is maintained small to establish capillary forces that maintain the conductive liquid in place and also to minimize the temperature differential across the rotating joint. When used in conjunction with several right angle heat pipes, the combination furnishes multiple possibilities for end to end relationship of a heat pipe system.
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