Patent · US Expired

Thermally expanding base of heatsink to receive fins

US7286352B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 15, 2005
Grant dateOct 23, 2007
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Expiry dateNov 26, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2224/73253
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments include apparatus, methods, and systems providing a heatsink for electronic heat generating components. In one embodiment, the heatsink includes a metal base having a plurality of grooves, and a plurality of graphite fins connected to the base. The fins thermally dissipate heat from the base and into a surrounding environment. The fins are secured within the grooves with an interference fit produced by thermally expanding the base.

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