US5940269A
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Heat sink assembly for an electronic device
Assignee: D Link Corp
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Filing: 1998-10-02
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Granted: 1999-08-17
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Expires: 2018-10-02
Abstract
Abstract A heat sink assembly including a heat sink having a plurality of equi-distantly spaced cooling fins. The heat sink body has a depression on one side for receiving a cooling and is fixedly provided above integrated circuits of the electronic product, with a layer of thermal conductive plate disposed therebetween. The heat generated by the integrated circuit elements during operation process is transferred to the cooling fins via the thermal conductive plate. Simultaneously, the cooling fan draws in air, which is discharged, via an air outlet thereof towards the cooling fins to dissipate the heat of the cooling fins. The cooling fan can be disposed directly above the heat sink body to enhance heat dissipation efficiency. A single cooling fan will suffice to achieve good heat dissipating effects, thus reducing manufacturing cost.
Inventors
- 👤 Ching-Rong Ko
- 👤 Te-Wei Liu
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 22:03
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10W; H10W40/00; H10W40/40; H10W40/43
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
213 words
A heat sink assembly for installation above the integrated circuit elements of an electronic device, which assembly comprises: a) a heat sink body for installation above the integrated circuit elements mounted on a circuit board having a pair of through holes formed in the board, the heat sink body including a plurality of equidistantly spaced cooling fins, a depression formed within the fins, a pair of threaded holes formed on opposite sides of the heat sink body, a pair of securing elements, each securing element having a first threaded end and a second end, the first threaded ends of the securing elements being engageable within the threaded holes of the heat sink body and the second ends for insertion through the pair of through holes of the circuit board and soldered to the circuit board; b) a cooling fan secured within the depression, the fan and the cooling fins being of a same height, and the fan including an air outlet for directing cooling air through the fins; and c) a thermal conductive plate for disposition between the heat sink body and the integrated circuit elements to conduct heat from the circuit elements to the cooling fins for dissipation by cooling air directed through the fins from the outlet of the cooling fan.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
213 words
A heat sink assembly for installation above the integrated circuit elements of an electronic device, which assembly comprises: a) a heat sink body for installation above the integrated circuit elements mounted on a circuit board having a pair of through holes formed in the board, the heat sink body including a plurality of equidistantly spaced cooling fins, a depression formed within the fins, a pair of threaded holes formed on opposite sides of the heat sink body, a pair of securing elements, each securing element having a first threaded end and a second end, the first threaded ends of the securing elements being engageable within the threaded holes of the heat sink body and the second ends for insertion through the pair of through holes of the circuit board and soldered to the circuit board; b) a cooling fan secured within the depression, the fan and the cooling fins being of a same height, and the fan including an air outlet for directing cooling air through the fins; and c) a thermal conductive plate for disposition between the heat sink body and the integrated circuit elements to conduct heat from the circuit elements to the cooling fins for dissipation by cooling air directed through the fins from the outlet of the cooling fan.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The heat sink assembly of claim 1 wherein each securing element is a copper rod.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The heat sink element of claim 1 wherein the thermal conductive plate and the heat sink body are adhered together by a double-sided adhesive.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The heat sink assembly of claim 1 wherein the thermal conductive plate is thermal conductive silicon.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
The heat sink assembly of claim 1 wherein the heat sink body includes an upper side, a cover disposed on the upper side, and the cover being provided with an opening positioned opposite to the cooling fan.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2002-08-16 | 2003-02-15 | 2003-08-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2006-08-16 | 2007-02-15 | 2007-08-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2010-08-16 | 2011-02-15 | 2011-08-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |