18395919. VARIABLE DIMENSION HEAT PIPE simplified abstract (Intel Corporation)
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VARIABLE DIMENSION HEAT PIPE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Santosh Gangal of Bengaluru (IN)
Akarsha Kadadevaramath of Santa Clara CA (US)
Raghavendra S. Kanivihalli of Bangalore (IN)
Prakash Kurma Raju of Bangalore (IN)
Navneet Singh of Bangalore (IN)
Sarma Vmk Vedhanabhatla of Bengaluru (IN)
VARIABLE DIMENSION HEAT PIPE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18395919 titled 'VARIABLE DIMENSION HEAT PIPE
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a heat pipe with a variable dimension exoskeleton made of a heat-conductive material using blow molding or additive manufacturing. The exoskeleton has two portions with different dimensions.
- The heat pipe exoskeleton is made of a heat-conductive material.
- The exoskeleton is formed using blow molding or additive manufacturing.
- It has two portions with different dimensions.
- The first portion has a dimension with a first value.
- The second portion has a dimension with a second value different from the first value.
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in various industries such as electronics cooling, aerospace thermal management, and renewable energy systems.
Problems Solved
This innovation solves the problem of efficiently transferring heat in a compact and customizable manner, allowing for better thermal management in various applications.
Benefits
The variable dimension heat pipe exoskeleton allows for flexibility in design and optimization of heat transfer, leading to improved performance and efficiency.
Potential Commercial Applications
The technology can be commercialized in the manufacturing of electronic devices, spacecraft thermal control systems, and solar thermal collectors.
Possible Prior Art
Prior art may include traditional heat pipe designs with fixed dimensions and limited flexibility in heat transfer optimization.
Unanswered Questions
How does the variable dimension exoskeleton impact the overall efficiency of the heat pipe?
The variable dimension exoskeleton allows for customized heat transfer solutions, but the specific impact on overall efficiency needs further analysis and testing.
What are the limitations of using blow molding or additive manufacturing for forming the heat pipe exoskeleton?
While these manufacturing methods offer flexibility in design, there may be constraints in material selection and structural integrity that need to be addressed.
Original Abstract Submitted
A heat pipe, including: a variable dimension heat pipe exoskeleton formed of a heat-conductive material by blow molding or additive manufacturing, wherein the variable dimension heat pipe exoskeleton including: a first heat pipe exoskeleton portion with a dimension having a first value; and a second heat pipe exoskeleton portion with the dimension having a second value different from the first value. Further, a method of manufacturing a heat pipe, including: providing a heat-conductive material; and performing blow molding or additive manufacturing to form a variable dimension heat pipe exoskeleton of the heat-conductive material, wherein the heat pipe exoskeleton has a first heat pipe exoskeleton portion with a dimension having a first value, and a second heat pipe exoskeleton portion with the dimension having a second value different from the first value.
