Thermal-control, truss-plate apparatus and method
a technology of truss plate and thermal control, applied in the direction of electrical equipment, lighting and heating equipment, stationary conduit assemblies, etc., can solve problems such as limited performance, and achieve the effect of improving dimensional stability
Inactive Publication Date: 2020-01-16
THERMAL MANAGEMENT TECH
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This solution achieves reduced thermal resistance, improved structural support, and redundancy against mechanical damage, with enhanced heat flux and pressure handling capabilities, suitable for demanding space applications.
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It may function, although at a limited performance if one of the heat pipes fails or is damaged.
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[0063]It will be readily understood that the components of the present invention, as generally described and illustrated in the drawings herein, could be arranged and designed in a wide variety of different configurations. Thus, the following more detailed description of the embodiments of the system and method of the present invention, as represented in the drawings, is not intended to limit the scope of the invention, but is merely representative of various embodiments of the invention. The illustrated embodiments of the invention will be best understood by reference to the drawings, wherein like parts are designated by like numerals throughout.
[0064]The basis of the invention is the truss plate heat pipe, 10. This unit provides the primary means for spreading heat. The internal mesh truss structure rails, and end fittings, 9, 10, 11, 12 combine to make the structurally and thermally capable truss plate heat pipe. In one presently contemplated embodiment, an apparatus 10 may inclu...
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Modular thermal truss plates carry heat in multiple directions. Framing around an array of flat heat pipes provides mechanical and thermal connections to other truss plates, and a base, such as a satellite, thereby supporting thermally active equipment. Walls sandwich banks of flat heat pipes and may bond to a honey comb, metal core conducting heat between multiple walls. Each bank of flat heat pipes passes heat best in one direction, and may be formed of corrugated copper sheets spaced apart by a metal mesh, such as an expanded metal or screen, also stamped or otherwise formed into a corrugated configuration. Joining methods (e.g., brazing, soldering, etc.) increase stiffness, pressure containment, and strength, by binding the two layers of metal sheet to one another.
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RELATED CASES[0001]This application: is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14 / 756,800, filed Oct. 7, 2015; which is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13 / 507,593, filed Jul. 12, 2012, which is a continuation of abandoned U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13 / 468,335, filed May 10, 2012, which claims the benefit of expired U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 484,888, filed May 11, 2011, all of which are incorporated herein by reference.RIGHTS OF U.S. GOVERNMENT[0002]The invention was made with Government support under Contract FA9453-10-C-0053 awarded by the United States Air Force. The Government has certain rights in the invention.BACKGROUND1. The Field of the Invention[0003]This invention relates to heat transfer and, more particularly, to novel systems and methods for heat transfer through flat heat pipes covering large areas with respect to their length.2. The Background Art[0004]Heat transfer is the mechanism by which refrigeration systems ...
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IPC IPC(8): B23P15/26B21D53/08B21D53/06F28D15/04F28D15/02
CPCB23P15/26B21D53/08F28D15/0283F28D1/05391H05K7/20636B21D53/06F28D15/0275H05K7/20663F28D15/0233F28D15/04F28D15/046
InventorBATTY, J. CLAIRRUSCH, BLAKESCHICK, SCOTT
OwnerTHERMAL MANAGEMENT TECH