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Miniaturizing power supply system for portable computers by improving heat dissipation therein

US6081425A · kind A · utility

60Cited by
5References
20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 2, 1999
Grant dateJun 27, 2000
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 2, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F1/203
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention discloses a power supply for providing power from an external power source to a portable electronic device. The portable power supply system includes electronic circuits including an AC-to-DC converter for converting the power from the external power source for the portable electronic device. The portable power supply system further includes a printed circuit board for supporting the electronic circuits thereon. The portable power supply system further includes an inner enclosure for enclosing and protecting the electronic circuits supported on the printed circuit board wherein the inner enclosure composed of heat conductive materials. The portable power supply system further includes an external container for containing and protecting the portable power supply system wherein the external container further includes a plurality of air vents for allowing heat dissipation therefrom.

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