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US6310771B1
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CPU heat sink
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 2000-11-14
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Granted: 2001-10-30
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Expires: 2020-11-14
Abstract
Abstract A CPU heat sink includes a copper bottom panel, a plurality of copper radiating fins arranged in parallel on the bottom panel, the radiating fins each having a transverse foot bar, a plurality of strips respectively upwardly extended from the transverse foot bar and arranged in parallel, and a plurality of horizontal locating flanges respectively extended from the transverse foot bar at right angles, and an aluminum base molded on the bottom panel and the transverse foot bar and locating flanges of each radiating fin by die casting, the aluminum base having four upright posts disposed in four corners, the upright posts each having a square top and a screw hole on the square top, and four bearing blocks respectively fastened to the upright posts of the aluminum base and adapted to support a fan above the radiating fins, the bearing blocks each having a countersunk hole fastened to the screw hole of one upright post of the aluminum base by a screw, and at least one screw hole for the mounting of a fan.
Inventors
- 👤 Chuan-Fu Chien
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 13:42
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10W; H10W40/00; H10W40/20; H10W40/22; H10W40/226; H10W40/40; H10W40/43; H10W40/60; H10W40/641
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
228 words
A CPU heat sink adapted for mounting on a CPU to support a fan for dissipation of heat from the CPU, comprising: a bottom panel made of a copper sheet by stamping, said bottom panel having a top recess and a flat bottom contact face for contact with the CPU; a plurality of metal radiating fins arranged in parallel on said bottom panel, said radiating fins each comprising a transverse foot bar, a plurality of stepped strips respectively upwardly extended from said transverse foot bar and arranged in parallel, and a plurality of horizontal locating flanges respectively extended from said transverse foot bar at right angles; a metal base molded on said bottom panel and the transverse foot bar and locating flanges of each of said radiating fins by die casting and filled up said top recess of said bottom panel, said metal base comprising four upright posts disposed in four corners, said upright posts each comprising a square top and a screw hole on said square top; and four bearing blocks respectively fastened to said upright posts of said metal base and adapted to support a fan above said radiating fins, said bearing blocks each comprising a countersunk hole fastened to the screw hole of one upright post of said metal base by a screw, and at least one screw hole for the mounting of a fan.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
228 words
A CPU heat sink adapted for mounting on a CPU to support a fan for dissipation of heat from the CPU, comprising: a bottom panel made of a copper sheet by stamping, said bottom panel having a top recess and a flat bottom contact face for contact with the CPU; a plurality of metal radiating fins arranged in parallel on said bottom panel, said radiating fins each comprising a transverse foot bar, a plurality of stepped strips respectively upwardly extended from said transverse foot bar and arranged in parallel, and a plurality of horizontal locating flanges respectively extended from said transverse foot bar at right angles; a metal base molded on said bottom panel and the transverse foot bar and locating flanges of each of said radiating fins by die casting and filled up said top recess of said bottom panel, said metal base comprising four upright posts disposed in four corners, said upright posts each comprising a square top and a screw hole on said square top; and four bearing blocks respectively fastened to said upright posts of said metal base and adapted to support a fan above said radiating fins, said bearing blocks each comprising a countersunk hole fastened to the screw hole of one upright post of said metal base by a screw, and at least one screw hole for the mounting of a fan.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The CPU heat sink of claim 1 , wherein the stepped strips of said radiating fins each have a width made gradually reduced from the respective foot bar toward the distal end.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
82 words
The CPU heat sink of claim 1 , wherein said radiating fins are arranged in two symmetrical sets spaced by a space, and said metal base has a top center recess disposed in the middle of the space between the two symmetrical sets of radiating fins corresponding to the center of the CPU to which said heat sink is attached for the positioning of a downwardly protruded middle portion of a clamp being used to secure said heat sink to the CPU.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The CPU heat sink of claim 1 , wherein said radiating fins are respectively made of a copper sheet by stamping.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The CPU heat sink of claim 1 , wherein said metal base is molded from aluminum by die-casting.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
71 words
A CPU heat sink comprising: a plurality of metal radiating fins arranged in parallel, said radiating fins each comprising a transverse foot bar, and a plurality of strips respectively upwardly extended from said transverse foot bar and arranged in parallel; and a metal base molded on the transverse foot bar of each of said metal radiating fins, said metal base having a flat bottom surface for direct contact with a CPU.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
71 words
A CPU heat sink comprising: a plurality of metal radiating fins arranged in parallel, said radiating fins each comprising a transverse foot bar, and a plurality of strips respectively upwardly extended from said transverse foot bar and arranged in parallel; and a metal base molded on the transverse foot bar of each of said metal radiating fins, said metal base having a flat bottom surface for direct contact with a CPU.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
The heat sink of claim 6 , wherein said metal base comprises four upright pots disposed in four corners, said upright posts each comprising a screw hole for the mounting of a fan.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
36 words
The heat sink of claim 7 , further comprising a plurality of bearing blocks respectively fastened to said upright posts by screws and adapted to support a fan on said upright posts above said radiating fins.
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