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Multiple heat pipe heat sink

US6785140B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 28, 2002
Grant dateAug 31, 2004
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Expiry dateAug 28, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF28F1/32
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A chassis includes a heat generating component. A base is mounted on the heat generating component. A plurality of heat pipes each have a first portion mounted in the base and a second portion extending from the base. A plurality of fins are mounted on the second portion of the heat pipes. The heat pipes are L-shaped and the first portion of each heat pipe is seated in a respective groove provided in the base.

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