Heat-spreading devices for cooling computer systems and associated methods of use
US7411785B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 5, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 12, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 7, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49345
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Cooling systems for use with computer systems are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a computer system includes a first computer module spaced apart from a second computer module to define a space therebetween. The computer system further includes a cooling system positioned in the space between the first and second computer modules. The cooling system includes a first heat exchanging portion containing a working fluid that absorbs heat from an electronic device mounted to the first computer module. The cooling system further includes a second heat exchanging portion that receives the heated working fluid from the first heat exchanging portion to cool the heated working fluid. A fluid mover is operably coupled to the first and second heat exchanging portions to circulate the working fluid through the first and second heat exchanging portions.
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