HEATSINK WITH OFFSET FINS
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1. A heatsink assembly, comprising:
- a) a series of heatsink sections;
b) said heatsink sections having a plurality of fins;
c) said heatsink sections being arranged such that an air channel of a leading heatsink section aligns with a fin of a trailing heatsink section.
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Abstract
A heatsink assembly made of multiple heatsink sections to remove more heat than conventional heatsinks. The heatsink section'"'"'s length is based upon the point at which the flow becomes steady. The fins and air channels of adjacent heatsink sections are arranged so that air channels align with the fins of the corresponding adjacent heatsink section. This allows for the heatsink section to begin boundary layer growth over the fins again.
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1. A heatsink assembly, comprising:
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a) a series of heatsink sections;
b) said heatsink sections having a plurality of fins;
c) said heatsink sections being arranged such that an air channel of a leading heatsink section aligns with a fin of a trailing heatsink section. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11)
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10. A method for constructing a heatsink assembly from a plurality of heatsink sections, each having a plurality of fins, comprising:
- assembling the heatsink sections side-by-side such that an air channel of a first said heatsink section aligns with a second heatsink section fin.
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12. A heatsink, comprising:
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a) a plurality of sets of fins, each of said sets of fins including a plurality of generally parallel fins;
b) each of said sets of fins being arranged such that at least some air channels between adjacent fins of an upstream set of fins align with leading edges of fins of a downstream set of fins. - View Dependent Claims (13)
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14. A method of dissipating heat with a heatsink, comprising:
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a) providing a heat sink having a plurality of fins;
b) establishing a flow between adjacent fins so as to establish a first boundary layer;
c) re-creating the boundary layer so as to enhance heat distribution. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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