17523692. ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPRISING A THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE CONNECTOR COMPRISING GRAPHITE simplified abstract (QUALCOMM Incorporated)
ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPRISING A THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE CONNECTOR COMPRISING GRAPHITE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Hung-Wen Lin of Kaohsiung City (TW)
Jen-Chun Chang of Linkou Dist (TW)
Jorge Luis Rosales of San Diego CA (US)
Ajit Kumar Vallabhaneni of Carlsbad CA (US)
ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPRISING A THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE CONNECTOR COMPRISING GRAPHITE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17523692 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPRISING A THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE CONNECTOR COMPRISING GRAPHITE
Simplified Explanation
The abstract of the patent application describes an electronic device that consists of two parts connected by a thermally conductive connector, which includes a graphite sheet. One of the parts contains a component that generates heat.
- The electronic device has two parts connected by a thermally conductive connector.
- The thermally conductive connector is made of a graphite sheet.
- One of the parts of the device contains a component that produces heat.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in various electronic devices where heat management is crucial, such as:
- Smartphones and tablets
- Laptops and desktop computers
- Gaming consoles
- Servers and data centers
Problems Solved
The technology addresses the following problems:
- Heat generation in electronic devices can lead to performance issues and potential damage.
- Inadequate heat dissipation can cause overheating and reduce the lifespan of components.
- Traditional thermal connectors may not provide sufficient conductivity and cooling.
Benefits
The use of a graphite sheet as a thermally conductive connector offers several advantages:
- Efficient heat transfer between the two device parts, preventing overheating.
- Graphite has excellent thermal conductivity properties, enhancing cooling performance.
- The connector's design allows for improved heat dissipation and component longevity.
Original Abstract Submitted
An electronic device that includes a first device portion, a second device portion coupled to the first device portion; and a thermally conductive connector coupled to the first device portion and the second device portion, wherein the thermally conductive connector includes a graphite sheet. The first device portion includes a region that includes a component configured to generate heat.
