Heat sinks and method of formation
US8205666B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 15, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 26, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 18, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/4935
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A heat sink (and method of forming a heat sink) is provided that includes a core having a central axis and a plurality of cooling fins arranged about the core. Each fin has a base and a tip. The fins may be shaped to capture a tangential component of air from the fan. At least one portion (such as upper portion) of the fins may be bent. A lower portion of each fin may also be bent.
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