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Compact thermosiphon for dissipating heat generated by electronic components

US6840311B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 25, 2003
Grant dateJan 11, 2005
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Expiry dateMar 8, 2023

Classification

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

Abstract

A compact thermosiphon assembly for dissipating heat generated by electronic components using a working fluid includes a tube having a first end and a second end and a flat cross section defining an elongated chamber is disclosed. The tube has an evaporation region for receiving heat to evaporate the working fluid into a vaporized working fluid within the chamber disposed between a first condensation region and a second condensation region opposite the first condensation region for condensing the vaporized working fluid back into a liquefied working fluid within the chamber. Each of the condensation regions have a first portion extending upwardly at a first angle from the evaporation region and a second portion extending upwardly at a second angle different than the first angle.

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