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Method of and apparatus for forming a unitary heat sink body

  • US 5,562,146 A
  • Filed: 02/24/1995
  • Issued: 10/08/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/24/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of forming a unitary heat sink body for use in removal of heat from a heat generating electronic device, said body having a base and a plurality of spaced parallel fins extending from said base, said method comprising the following steps:

  • (a) supporting a first end of each of a plurality of flat plates in a row so that each plate is parallel to and spaced from adjacent plates and so that a second end of each of said plates which is opposite said first end extends freely;

    (b) positioning the freely extending second ends of said row of plates in a substantially rectangular open cavity of a die casting mold;

    (c) providing a seal between and around said plates at said cavity so that said cavity is completely closed by said seal and said plates;

    (d) injecting molten metal into said cavity so that the free second end of each plate which is located within said cavity is completely surrounded by said molten metal;

    (e) allowing said molten metal to solidify to form a rectangular base for supporting the second ends of said plates and thereby forming said unitary heat sink metal body having a base and projecting spaced parallel fins; and

    (f) removing said unitary heat sink metal body from said cavity.

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