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Structure for dissipation of heat having slidably engaged fins for conformal disposition against a heat generating surface

  • US 5,201,866 A
  • Filed: 02/03/1992
  • Issued: 04/13/1993
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/03/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A structure for removing heat at a surface comprising:

  • a plurality of fin assemblies;

    each of said plurality of fin assemblies have at least a part thereof being disposed adjacent at least a part of another of said plurality of fin assemblies so that said adjacent parts of said fin assemblies are slidably engaged with respect to each other;

    said base of each of said plurality of fin assemblies is adapted for being disposed in thermal contact with said surface;

    a bias means for biasing each of said plurality of fin assemblies towards said surface;

    a housing enclosing said fin assemblies and permitting channelling of a fluid between said fins;

    said housing is formed form folded sheet metal and has a top portion and two side portions, said housing has engagement means for holding said bias means in attachment with said housing.

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