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Liquid thermal management socket system

US7044768B1 · kind B1 · utility

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15Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 23, 2003
Grant dateMay 16, 2006
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Expiry dateOct 23, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R12/7076
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A liquid thermal management socket system for thermally managing an electronic device in a socket. The liquid thermal management socket system includes a thermal management unit having a chamber for receiving one or more electronic devices, a plurality of first connectors within the thermal management unit for electrically coupling with the electronic device, and a plurality of second connectors electrically coupled to the first connectors, wherein the second connectors extend from the thermal management unit for electrically coupling within a socket unit on a board. The thermal management unit may have a cap member attachable to a base portion in a sealed manner. The chamber within the thermal management unit may thermally manage an electronic device within via spray cooling, liquid immersion or other liquid cooling method.

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