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Folded fin on edge heat sink

US6749009B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 20, 2002
Grant dateJun 15, 2004
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Expiry dateFeb 20, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/0002
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A heat sink for cooling electrical or electronic devices comprises a spreader plate having a top surface and having a bottom surface for attaching to the electronic device. A folded fin formed from a strip of heat conducting material comprising alternating planar portions and curved portions has one edge abutted to the top surface such that the curved portions extend upwardly from the top surface substantially at a right angle.

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