Vapor-Augmented Heat Spreader Device
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1. A heat transfer device comprising:
- a first fluid transfer element including;
a first surface and a second surface, andat least one vapor groove formed into the second surface of the first element to allow for the condensation and passage of a vapor generated by a vaporizable liquid; and
a second fluid transfer element in communication with the first fluid transfer element, the second fluid transfer element including;
a third surface and a fourth surface, andat least one condensate groove formed into the third surface of the second element, wherein the condensate grieve is configured to transport the vaporizable liquid,wherein the capillary force generated by the at least one condensate groove is higher than the capillary force generated by the at least one vapor groove.
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Abstract
A vapor-augmented heat spreader device includes a lower sheet in communication with an upper sheet. The lower sheet includes condensate grooves formed into the upper surface and the upper sheet includes a series of vapor grooves formed therein. The dimensions of the condensate grooves differ from the dimensions of the vapor grooves. For example, the condensate grooves may have dimensions smaller than those of the vapor grooves. The lower sheet may further include a multi-wick structure in communication with the condensate grooves. The lower sheet may be coupled to the upper sheet utilizing one or more of a crest joint or an edge joint.
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34 Claims
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1. A heat transfer device comprising:
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a first fluid transfer element including; a first surface and a second surface, and at least one vapor groove formed into the second surface of the first element to allow for the condensation and passage of a vapor generated by a vaporizable liquid; and a second fluid transfer element in communication with the first fluid transfer element, the second fluid transfer element including; a third surface and a fourth surface, and at least one condensate groove formed into the third surface of the second element, wherein the condensate grieve is configured to transport the vaporizable liquid, wherein the capillary force generated by the at least one condensate groove is higher than the capillary force generated by the at least one vapor groove. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A heat transfer device comprising:
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a first fluid transfer element including; a first surface and a second surface, a plurality of condensate grooves formed into the second surface of the first element, wherein the condensate grooves are spaced to form a plurality of crests defined by the area between the grooves; and a second fluid transfer element including; a third surface and a fourth surface, and a plurality of vapor grooves formed into the first surface of the second element, wherein the vapor grooves are spaced to form a plurality of crests defined by the area between the grooves, wherein one or more of the crests of the first fluid transfer element selectively contact one or more of the crests of the second fluid transfer element to form one or more contact areas. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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31. A method of forming a vapor chamber device to minimize pressure forces while maintaining vapor spreading capabilities, the method comprising:
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(a) providing a first fluid transfer element including a first surface and a second surface; (b) forming at least one vapor channel into the second surface of the first element, wherein the vapor channel allows the condensation and passage of a vapor generated by a vaporizable fluid; (c) providing a second fluid transfer element in communication with the first fluid transfer element, the second fluid transfer element including a third surface and a fourth surface; and (d) forming at least one condensate channel into the third surface of the second element, the condensate channel being operable to transport the vaporizable fluid, wherein the capillary force of the at least one condensate channel is higher than the capillary force of the at least one vapor channel. - View Dependent Claims (32)
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33. A method of forming a vapor chamber device, the method comprising:
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(a) providing a first fluid transfer element including a first surface and a second surface; (b) forming a plurality of condensate channels into the second surface of the first element, wherein the condensate channels are spaced to form a plurality of crests defined by the area between the channels; (c) providing a second fluid transfer element including a third surface and a fourth surface; (d) forming a plurality of vapor channels into the third surface of the second element, wherein the vapor channels are spaced to form a plurality of crests defined by the area between the channels; and (e) selectively contacting one or more of the crests of the first fluid transfer element with one or more of the crests of the second fluid transfer element to form contact areas with the vapor chamber. - View Dependent Claims (34)
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