18149990. HEAT SINK WITH TURBULENT STRUCTURES simplified abstract (Google LLC)

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HEAT SINK WITH TURBULENT STRUCTURES

Organization Name

Google LLC

Inventor(s)

Xu Zuo of Saratoga CA (US)

HEAT SINK WITH TURBULENT STRUCTURES - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18149990 titled 'HEAT SINK WITH TURBULENT STRUCTURES

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a planar fin for a heat sink that includes turbulent structures extending from the sides of the fin. These turbulent structures induce turbulent flow of a fluid over the fin at a predefined flow rate.

  • The planar fin for a heat sink includes turbulent structures extending from the sides of the fin.
  • Each turbulent structure has a first edge parallel to its longitudinal axis and connected to the fin's planar surface.
  • Each turbulent structure also has a second edge opposite the first edge and in free space.
  • The periphery of the second edge varies in distance from the first edge along the length of the longitudinal axis.
  • The periphery of the second edge is shaped to induce turbulent flow of a fluid over the second edge at a predefined flow rate.

Potential Applications

  • Heat sinks for electronic devices
  • Cooling systems for industrial machinery
  • Thermal management in automotive applications

Problems Solved

  • Enhances heat dissipation efficiency
  • Improves cooling performance
  • Reduces the risk of overheating

Benefits

  • Increased heat transfer rate
  • Improved thermal management
  • Enhanced overall system reliability


Original Abstract Submitted

A planar fin for use in a heat sink includes turbulent structures extending from the sides of the planar fin. Each turbulent structure defines a longitudinal axis and having a first edge that is parallel to the longitudinal axis and connected to a planar surface of the fin. Each turbulent structure also includes a second edge opposite the first edged and in free space. The second edge defines a periphery that varies in distance from the first edge along the length of the longitudinal axis. The periphery of each second edge is further shaped such that turbulent flow of a fluid is induced in the flow flowing over the second edge at at least a predefined flow rate.