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Heat dissipator for optical writing and/or reproducing apparatus

US6603659B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 10, 2002
Grant dateAug 5, 2003
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Expiry dateMay 10, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B5/486
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed is a heat dissipator for an optical writing and/or reproducing apparatus. The heat dissipator comprises a main base having mounted thereto a plurality of parts including at least one motor for optical writing and/or reproduction; a circuit board positioned below the main base and having installed thereon elements for controlling the parts; a heat generating element formed with a plurality of leads which are connected to a circuit pattern of the circuit board; a heat conduction member brought into contact with at least the leads, for receiving heat generated in the heat generating element; and a cabinet brought into contact with the heat conduction member and formed with an element accommodating section and/or a pair of protrusions which are shaped to be functionally associated with an outer surface of the heat generating element to ensure that the heat dissipating member is brought into close contact with the leads of the heat generating element.

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