Multi-mode, two-phase cooling module
US5924482A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 29, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jul 20, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S165/908
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A multi-mode, two-phase cooling module (10) comprises a first housing portion (20), a second housing portion (30), and a third housing portion (40). Cooling liquid (22) is held in first housing portion (20), and one or more electronic components (24) are mounted onto an external surface of first housing portion (20) for being pool cooled. The second housing portion (30) has one or more spray nozzles (32) secured to one of the internal surfaces, and one or more electronic components (34) mounted onto one of the external surfaces in a position opposite spray nozzles (32). The third housing portion (40) has one or more condensers (42) on the internal surfaces, and one or more heat sinks (44) on the external surfaces. One or more electric fans (46), piezo-electronic fans, or spray nozzles (48) may be provided adjacent to internal surfaces of the condensers (42). The cooling module (10) is made of a thermally conductive material.
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