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Cooling module including a pressure relief mechanism

US6237682A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 30, 1999
Grant dateMay 29, 2001
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Expiry dateApr 30, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S165/917
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides a cooling module (100) and a method for forming the cooling module (100). The cooling module (100) is effective in reducing the temperature of heat-generating components mounted on the cooling module (100). The cooling module (100) includes a housing (105), a pressure relief mechanism (200), and a shearing surface (201). The housing (105) includes a cooling material (121) disposed therein. The pressure relief mechanism (200) is disposed within the housing (105) and covers the opening (203) to provide a seal that seals the housing (105). The shearing surface (201) is effective to break the seal upon exceeding a predetermined pressure within the housing (105).

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