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Heat sink device having radial heat and airflow paths
Assignee: Hewlett Packard Development Co LP
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Filing: 1996-12-17
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Granted: 1998-08-18
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Expires: 2016-12-17
Abstract
Abstract A heat sink device is disclosed which provides a large surface area in order to facilitate heat transfer into the surrounding air and which also allows cooling air to impinge directly upon the integrated circuit device being cooled. The heat sink device is constructed having a relatively large central region which is adapted to contact the integrated circuit device. This large central region facilitates conduction of heat from the integrated circuit device into the heat sink device. Extending outwardly from the central region are a plurality of cooling fins which facilitate the conduction of heat out of the central region and which provide a large surface area to enhance heat transfer into the surrounding air.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald P. Dean
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 13:35
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10W; H10W40/00; H10W40/40; H10W40/43; H10W40/20; H10W40/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
A cooling apparatus for dissipating heat from an electronic device, comprising: a heat sink device including a central base portion having a first surface adapted to contact an exterior portion of said electronic device; a plurality of heat conducting members extending generally radially outwardly from said central base portion; and a plurality of air flow paths extending generally radially from said central base portion and defined by said plurality of heat conducting members; wherein said plurality of heat conducting members each have a first end connected to said central base portion and a second terminal end opposite said first end which is unconnected to said central base portion; wherein said first end and said second terminal end define a heat conducting member length therebetween and said length of one of said plurality of heat conducting members is different from said length of at least one other of said plurality of heat conducting members; and wherein said central base portion includes a threaded hole therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
A cooling apparatus for dissipating heat from an electronic device, comprising: a heat sink device including a central base portion having a first surface adapted to contact an exterior portion of said electronic device; a plurality of heat conducting members extending generally radially outwardly from said central base portion; and a plurality of air flow paths extending generally radially from said central base portion and defined by said plurality of heat conducting members; wherein said plurality of heat conducting members each have a first end connected to said central base portion and a second terminal end opposite said first end which is unconnected to said central base portion; wherein said first end and said second terminal end define a heat conducting member length therebetween and said length of one of said plurality of heat conducting members is different from said length of at least one other of said plurality of heat conducting members; and wherein said central base portion includes a threaded hole therein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The cooling apparatus of claim 1 further including an air movement mechanism adjacent said heat sink device.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The cooling apparatus of claim 2 wherein said heat sink device includes a second surface opposite said first surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The cooling apparatus of claim 3 wherein said air movement mechanism is attached to said heat sink device adjacent said second surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The cooling apparatus of claim 1 wherein said plurality of heat conducting members each includes a heat conducting member first surface which is substantially coplanar with said central base portion first surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
69 words
The cooling apparatus of claim 5 wherein said plurality of heat conducting members each further include: a. a second heat conducting member surface adjacent and extending transversely to said first heat conducting member surface; b. a third heat conducting member surface adjacent and extending transversely to said first heat conducting member surface; c. a fourth heat conducting member surface adjacent both said second and third heat conducting member surfaces.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The cooling apparatus of claim 1 wherein a threaded hole is provided at said second terminal end of at least one of said plurality of heat conducting members.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
The cooling apparatus of claim 7 further including an air movement device attached to said heat sink device by a threaded member which is engaged in said threaded hole.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The cooling apparatus of claim 1 wherein said central base portion is integrally formed with said plurality of heat conducting members.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
93 words
A heat sink device for dissipating heat from an electronic device, comprising: a central base portion having a first substantially planar contact surface adapted to contact an exterior portion of said electronic device; a plurality of elongated heat conducting members extending generally radially from said central base portion, each of said heat conducting members including a first surface which is substantially coplanar with said central base portion contact surface; and wherein a threaded hole is provided at said second terminal end of at least one of said plurality of elongated heat conducting members.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
93 words
A heat sink device for dissipating heat from an electronic device, comprising: a central base portion having a first substantially planar contact surface adapted to contact an exterior portion of said electronic device; a plurality of elongated heat conducting members extending generally radially from said central base portion, each of said heat conducting members including a first surface which is substantially coplanar with said central base portion contact surface; and wherein a threaded hole is provided at said second terminal end of at least one of said plurality of elongated heat conducting members.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
53 words
The heat sink device of claim 10 wherein said plurality of elongated heat conducting members each further include: a. a second surface adjacent and extending transversely to said first surface; b. a third surface adjacent and extending transversely to said first surface; c. a fourth surface adjacent both said second and third surfaces.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
43 words
The heat sink device of claim 10 wherein said plurality of elongated heat conducting members each have a first end connected to said central base portion and a second terminal end opposite said first end which is unconnected to said central base portion.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
53 words
The heat sink device of claim 12 wherein said first end and said second terminal end define a heat conducting member length therebetween and said length of one of said plurality of elongated heat conducting members is different said length of at least one other of said plurality of elongated heat conducting members.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
17 words
The heat sink device of claim 10 wherein said central base portion includes a threaded hole therein.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
21 words
The cooling apparatus of claim 10 wherein said central base portion is integrally formed with said plurality of heat conducting members.
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