US6166904A
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Heat generating element cooling device
Assignee: PFU Ltd
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Filing: 1998-02-25
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Granted: 2000-12-26
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Expires: 2018-02-25
Abstract
Abstract A heat generating cooling device including a heat sink with a plurality of fins and a cooling fan unit mounted on and above the fins and having a motor. At least one auxiliary blade is provided on the bottom surface of the motor and extends in toward the thickness direction of the heat sink. The fins can be formed short to provide blade clearance.
Inventors
- 👤 Takashi Kitahara
- 👤 Tadayoshi Shimanuki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 13:44
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10W; H10W40/00; H10W40/40; H10W40/43; F; F28; F28F; F28F13/00; F28F13/06; F28F3/00; F28F3/02; F28F3/022; H10W40/70; H10W40/73
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
A heat-generating element cooling device comprising a heat sink disposed on a top surface of a heat-generating element and having a plurality of heat-radiating fins and a cooling fan unit disposed on and above the heat sink and having a motor portion rotating at its center, wherein said fan unit has at least one auxiliary blade provided at a bottom surface of the motor portion and extending in toward the thickness direction of said heat sink.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
76 words
A heat-generating element cooling device comprising a heat sink disposed on a top surface of a heat-generating element and having a plurality of heat-radiating fins and a cooling fan unit disposed on and above the heat sink and having a motor portion rotating at its center, wherein said fan unit has at least one auxiliary blade provided at a bottom surface of the motor portion and extending in toward the thickness direction of said heat sink.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
A heat-generating element cooling device as set forth in claim 1, wherein the heat-radiating fins of the heat sink facing the at least one auxiliary blade are formed short in the range of rotation of the auxiliary blades.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A heat-generating element cooling device as set forth in claim 1, wherein the at least one auxiliary blade is disposed radially from the fan rotational shaft.
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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) | 2003-12-26 | 2004-06-26 | 2004-12-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2007-12-26 | 2008-06-26 | 2008-12-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2011-12-26 | 2012-06-26 | 2012-12-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |