Flow distributor assembly and a cooling unit with a flow distributor assembly
US8794301B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 2, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01L2924/0002
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A flow distributor assembly (13) for distributing a fluid flow across at least two surfaces (15) to be cooled is disclosed. The flow distributor assembly (13) comprises a first flow distributor (1a) and a second flow distributor (1b). Each flow distributor (1a, 1b) has a set of flow cells (3) formed therein, and comprises a connecting region. The first connecting region and the second connecting region are adapted to interconnect in such a manner that the first flow distributor (1a) and the second flow distributor (1b) are joined to form the flow distributor assembly (13), and in such a manner that the first connecting region and the second connecting region in combination define an inlet manifold (9) and an outlet manifold (10), the inlet manifold (9) and the outlet manifold (10) being fluidly connected to each of the flow cells (3) of the first set of flow cells (3) and the second set of flow cells (3). Also disclosed is a cooling unit (17) comprising a housing (14) and a flow distributor assembly (13) arranged in an interior part of the housing (14). The two flow distributors (1a, 1b) allows fluid flow to be distributed across at least two surfaces (15) to be cooled. The flow di…
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