Thermal module
US8267159B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 12, 2010 |
| Grant date | Sep 18, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 4, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01L2924/0002
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An exemplary thermal module includes a heat absorbing member, a heat sink, a heat conducting member connecting the heat absorbing member with the heat sink, and centrifugal fan. The heat absorbing member has four fixing portions for fixing the thermal module. The heat sink includes a base and a fin assembly disposed on the base. The centrifugal fan includes a housing defining a lateral air outlet therein and an impeller rotatably received in the housing. The housing engages with the engaging portion and is detachably mounted to the heat absorbing member, with the air outlet facing the fin assembly. One of the fixing portions of heat absorbing member is shaded by the housing. The housing and the engaging portion cooperatively provide a sliding mechanism therebetween to allow the centrifugal blower to be slidable relative to the base after the lateral side of the housing detached from the heat absorbing member.
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