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US4799537A
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Self regulating heat pipe
Assignee: Aavid Thermal Corp
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Filing: 1987-10-13
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Granted: 1989-01-24
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Expires: 2007-10-13
Abstract
Abstract A structure for more accurately automatically controlling the heat transfer characteristics of a heat pipe with a non-condensible gas. The gas, intermixed with the heat transfer vapor, is largely contained by an expanding and contracting bladder. This permits the vapor pressure of the heat transfer fluid to control the position of the non-condensible gas to vapor front with less back pressure from the gas which is being compressed. The bladder is contained within a structure which is itself enclosed within the interior of the heat pipe evaporator so that the non-condensible gas is held at a constant temperature.
Inventors
- 👤 Bryan C. Hoke, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 14:59
CPC Classifications
F; F28; F28D; F28D15/00; F28D15/02; F28D15/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A heat pipe comprising: a sealed hollow casing; a quantity of vaporizable heat transfer fluid within the casing; a quantity of non-condensible gas within the casing; an expandable primary reservoir volume with an opening, the primary reservoir being located within the casing in a evaporator region of the casing to which heat is applied and acted upon by a force means which resists the expansion of the primary reservoir volume, wherein the force means is a secondary reservoir filled with a non-condensible gas, with the primary reservoir volume enclosed within the secondary reservoir; and conduit means with one end attached to the opening of the primary reservoir, and the other end opening into a condenser region of the heat pipe from which heat is removed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A heat pipe comprising: a sealed hollow casing; a quantity of vaporizable heat transfer fluid within the casing; a quantity of non-condensible gas within the casing; an expandable primary reservoir volume with an opening, the primary reservoir being located within the casing in a evaporator region of the casing to which heat is applied and acted upon by a force means which resists the expansion of the primary reservoir volume, wherein the force means is a secondary reservoir filled with a non-condensible gas, with the primary reservoir volume enclosed within the secondary reservoir; and conduit means with one end attached to the opening of the primary reservoir, and the other end opening into a condenser region of the heat pipe from which heat is removed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The heat pipe of claim 1 further including a capillary wick structure attached to the inside of the casing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The heat pipe of claim 1 wherein the primary reservoir volume is an expandable bladder.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The heat pipe of claim 3 wherein the expandable bladder is constructed of aluminized mylar.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-01-24 | 1992-07-25 | 1993-01-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-01-24 | 1996-07-25 | 1997-01-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-01-24 | 2000-07-25 | 2001-01-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |