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Folded-fin heatsink manufacturing method and apparatus

US6748656B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 20, 2001
Grant dateJun 15, 2004
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Expiry dateFeb 23, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49393
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The method and apparatus for manufacturing of folded-fin heat sink assemblies provide laser welding of the folded-fin assembly to the base, core or other heat-absorbing mass, at selected locations, prior to brazing or otherwise bonding. This ensures proper positioning of the folded-fin assembly relative to the heat-absorbing mass, and proper spacing between adjacent fins.

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