Gimballed attachment for multiple heat exchangers

Details Gimballed attachment for multiple heat exchangers Gimballed attachment for multiple heat exchangers

2007-05-03

2009-11-10

Thompson, Gregory D (Department: 2835)

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Housing or mounting assemblies with diverse electrical...

For electronic systems and devices

C165S080200, C165S080300, C165S080400, C165S104330, C257S718000, C257S719000, C361S699000, C361S700000, C361S701000, C361S702000, C361S703000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07616444

ABSTRACT:
One or more heat exchangers are coupled to one or more heat sources using a single gimballed joining mechanism. The joining mechanism includes a gimbal plate and a gimbal joint. The gimbal joint enables independent application of a retention force to the heat exchanger as a single-point load. This results in a balanced and centered application of the retaining force over the thermal interface area. The gimbal plate is mounted directly to a circuit board using spring means. The spring means regulate the amount of retention force directed through the gimbal joint to each heat exchanger. Because the gimbal joint is rotation-compliant, the two mating faces making up the thermal interface are forced into a parallel mate. In this manner, a high performance TIM interface is generated.

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