US5734554A
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Heat sink and fan for cooling CPU chip
Assignee: Oracle America Inc
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Filing: 1996-07-01
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Granted: 1998-03-31
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Expires: 2016-07-01
Abstract
Abstract Because of space limitations, a small heat sink and a fan (of about 2"×2"×1/2" size) is used to cool to below 105° C. (at an ambient temperature of about 40° C.) a CPU chip (of about 16 mm×16 mm size) which uses about 30 watts current and is mounted on a motherboard of considerably larger size. A heat transferring thermostrate washer covers the chip and a pad covers the washer. Soldered to the pad is a square heat slug. Studs extend upward from the slug. The studs fit through holes in the base of the heat sink. The heat sink is of the type having plural rectangular cross-section fins extending upwardly from the base. Above the heat sink is a fan attached to the motherboard by screws at its four corners extending through heat slug and into the motherboard.
Inventors
- 👤 Nagaraj P. Mitty
- 👤 Herbert E. LeCornu
- 👤 Deviprasad Malladi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 08:49
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10W; H10W40/00; H10W40/40; H10W40/43
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
In combination, a chip, a heat slug above and in contact with said chip, said slug having studs extending upwardly therefrom, a thermostrate washer above said slug, a heat sink above said washer, said heat sink having a base in contact with said washer and an array of plurality of upward extending pins, said washer and said base being formed with holes for passage of said studs, nuts bearing on said base and threaded on said studs for drawing said base, said washer and said slug tightly together, a fan having a casing in close contact with distal ends of said pins and means securing said casing to said base.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
In combination, a chip, a heat slug above and in contact with said chip, said slug having studs extending upwardly therefrom, a thermostrate washer above said slug, a heat sink above said washer, said heat sink having a base in contact with said washer and an array of plurality of upward extending pins, said washer and said base being formed with holes for passage of said studs, nuts bearing on said base and threaded on said studs for drawing said base, said washer and said slug tightly together, a fan having a casing in close contact with distal ends of said pins and means securing said casing to said base.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The combination of claim 1 in which said chip consumes 30 watts of power.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination of claim 1 in which said hole is formed in said array of pins for each said stud.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The combination of claim 1 in which said means securing said casing comprises screws engaging said casing and threaded into said base, said array of pins being formed with holes for passage of said screws.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination of claim 1 in which said chip is approximately 16 mm×16 mm, said base being approximately 2.015 inch by 2.146 inch.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The combination of claim 5 in which said pins are disposed in an array of 14 pins per row and 16 pins per column.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination of claim 6 in which each said pin is 0.065 inch by 0.065 inch at its base.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
45 words
The combination of claim 7 in which said pins taper distally, the thickness of each pin at its distal end being substantially the same as at its base and the width of each pin at its distal end being substantially less than at its base.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination of claim 8 in which column spacing is approximately 0.095 inch and pin spacing is approximately 0.065 inch at the proximal ends of said pins.
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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) | 2001-03-30 | 2001-09-29 | 2002-03-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2005-03-30 | 2005-09-29 | 2006-03-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2009-03-30 | 2009-09-29 | 2010-03-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |