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METHOD OF FORMING A HEAT PIPE

  • US 3,680,189 A
  • Filed: 12/09/1970
  • Issued: 08/01/1972
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/09/1970
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of forming a heat pipe comprising the steps of:

  • a. selecting a tube having a desired length and formed from a deformable material;

    b. forming a cylinder of wick material with an outer diameter which closely approximates the inner diameter of the tube and formed from a deformable material having higher tensile strength than the tube;

    c. positioning the cylinder in the tube; and

    , d. thereafter, applying pressure to generally diametrically opposite sides of the assembly in an amount sufficient to deform the tubing'"'"''"'"'s circular cross-section to a cross-section throughout a substantial portion of the length which has at least one generally flat exterior wall.

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