THERMAL PIPE SUPPORT, A THERMAL DISSIPATOR ASSEMBLY AND A DISSIPATOR

Abstract

The invention relates to a thermal pipe support (100), a heat sink assembly, and a heat sink in the technological field of heat sinks. By securing the heat-conducting tube (230), the heat-conducting tube is prevented from deforming or even cracking during transport and movement due to its own vibrations or compression by external objects, which would affect the aesthetics of the heat sink and its heat dissipation performance. Adopting the above technical solution offers the advantages of protecting the thermal pipe, facilitating installation and disassembly, and preventing deformation and breakage of the thermal pipe. (Figure for the abstract: Fig. 1)

Description

Title of the invention: THERMAL PIPE SUPPORT, A THERMAL DISSIPATOR ASSEMBLY AND A DISSIPATOR Technical field of the invention

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of heat sinks, and more particularly to a heat pipe support, a heat sink assembly and a heat sink. Previous technique

[0002] With the rapid development of technologies such as mechanics, microelectronics, and computing, chips are playing an increasingly important role in production and everyday life. Chips generate a large amount of heat during operation, and excessively high temperatures would affect their performance, hence the need to cool them.

[0003] After packaging and leaving the factory, chip heatsinks must be transported by logistics before reaching consumers. The inevitable shocks, vibrations, and compressions during logistics transport can damage the heatsink structure, particularly the thermal pipe structure. Damage to the thermal pipe structure would significantly affect the heatsink's appearance, and if the thermal pipe cracks, it would significantly affect the heat dissipation performance of the heatsink. Description of the invention

[0004] The objective of the present invention is to remedy the defects and shortcomings of existing technology by providing a thermal pipe support, a heat sink assembly and a heat sink, which has the advantages of protecting the thermal pipe, facilitating installation and dismantling, and preventing deformation and breakage of the thermal pipe.

[0005] To achieve the above objective, the first technical approach adopted by the present invention is: a thermal pipe support, adapted on a heat sink.

[0006] One end of said thermal pipe support is a fixing part, which can be removably installed on the base block of said heat sink, the other end being configured as a protective part, which attaches to the heat conductive tube of said heat sink, in order to achieve the fixing of said heat conductive tube.

[0007] The present invention further provides that said fixing part is provided with a fixing hole, said base block being provided with a threaded mounting hole corresponding to said fixing hole, said fixing part being installed on the base block by connecting said fixing hole and said threaded mounting hole by a screw.

[0008] The present invention further provides that said protective part is provided with a fastening loop for attaching to said heat-conducting tube.

[0009] The present invention further provides that said fastening loop comprises: an opening oriented towards said heat-conducting tube, a guide groove connected to said opening and perpendicular to the direction of said opening, and a locking hole located at the end of said guide groove away from said opening.

[0010] The present invention further provides that several of said fastening loops are provided, corresponding respectively to several of said heat-conducting tubes.

[0011] The present invention further provides that a perforated groove is disposed on said thermal pipe support, extending from the fixing part towards the protection part.

[0012] The present invention further provides that said thermal pipe support is formed from a single piece, made of metal or plastic.

[0013] The second technical approach adopted by the present invention is: a heat sink assembly, comprising:

[0014] A heat sink, and a heat pipe support as described above;

[0015] Said heat sink comprises: a base block, cooling fins and several heat-conducting tubes, said base block being connected to said cooling fins by said heat-conducting tubes.

[0016] The present invention further provides that said heat-conducting tubes are U-shaped, said base block being disposed in the middle of said heat-conducting tubes, the two ends of said heat-conducting tubes being respectively connected to two of said cooling fins;

[0017] Said thermal pipe support is provided with two of said protective parts, corresponding respectively to the fixing of said heat conductive tubes on both sides of said base block.

[0018] The present invention further provides that said heat-conducting tubes are U-shaped, said base block being disposed in the middle of said heat-conducting tubes, the two ends of said heat-conducting tubes being respectively connected to two of said cooling fins;

[0019] The heat sink assembly includes two heat pipe supports which are arranged on both sides of said base block, the two heat pipe supports correspond respectively to the fixing of said heat conductive tubes on both sides of said base block.

[0020] The technical approach adopted by the second aspect of the present invention is: a heat sink, said heat sink comprising: a base block, a group of heat dissipation fins and several heat conductive tubes, said base block and said group of heat dissipation fins being connected by said heat conductive tubes; further comprising: a support element, one end of said support element being a fixing part, removably installed on said base block, the other end being a protective support part, said protective support part being inserted into said group of heat dissipation fins, to fix said group of heat dissipation fins, providing support for said heat conductive tubes.

[0021] With the above technical solution, the present invention has the following advantages:

[0022] In the present invention, when the heat pipe support is installed on the heat sink, the heat-conducting tube is secured by the mounting part and the protective part. This protects the heat-conducting tube and prevents deformation or even breakage due to vibration or external compression during transport and movement, which would affect the aesthetics and heat dissipation performance of the heat sink. The heat pipe support can be removably installed on the heat sink and can be detached during use to avoid affecting the heat sink's performance. During transport or movement of the heat sink, the heat pipe support can be installed on the heat sink to protect the heat-conducting tube. The installation and use of the heat pipe support are flexible and convenient. Brief description of the figures

[0023] In order to explain more clearly the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, a brief introduction to the figures necessary for describing the embodiments or the prior art will be given below. It is evident that the figures described below represent only some embodiments of the present invention, and that ordinary people in the field can derive other figures based on these figures without creative effort.

[0024] Fig. 1 is a structural diagram of the thermal pipe support of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 is a structural diagram of the thermal pipe support of the present invention from another angle;

[0026] Figure 3 is a structural diagram of the thermal pipe support installed on the heat sink of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 4 is a structural diagram of the heat sink of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 5 is an exploded view of the structure of the heat sink of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 6 is a structural diagram of embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 7 is a structural diagram of the present invention corresponding to Figure 6. from another angle;

[0031] Figure 8 is an exploded view diagram of the structure of embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 9 is a structural diagram of embodiment 2 of the present invention. from another angle;

[0033] Figure 10 is a structural diagram of the support element of embodiment 2 of the present invention. Description of the implementation methods

[0034] The following detailed description of the invention is made with reference to the accompanying figures.

[0035] This specific embodiment is merely an explanation of the invention and does not constitute a limitation of the invention. After reading this description, technicians in the field may make modifications to this embodiment without creative contribution as needed, but as long as they remain within the scope of the invention's claims, they are protected by patent law.

[0036] Embodiment 1

[0037] This embodiment relates to a thermal pipe support, this thermal pipe support being adapted on a heat sink.

[0038] As illustrated in Figures 3-5, the heat sink comprises: a base block 210, cooling fins 220 and several heat conduction tubes 230. The base block 210 is the part of the heat sink in direct contact with the heating chip, the base block 210 is connected to the cooling fins 220 by the heat conduction tubes 230, in order to conduct the heat from the chip to the cooling fins 220, thus achieving heat dissipation through the cooling fins 220.

[0039] As illustrated in Figures 1-3, one end of the thermal pipe support 100 is configured as a fixing part 110, the fixing part 110 being able to be removably installed on the base block 210 of the heat sink, the other end of the thermal pipe support 100 being configured as a protective part 120, the protective part 120 being able to hook onto the heat conductive tube 230 of the heat sink, thus making the connection with the heat conductive tube 230.When the thermal pipe support 100 is installed on the heat sink, the heat conductive tube 230 is secured by the mounting bracket 110 and the protective bracket 120. This protects the heat conductive tube 230 and prevents deformation or even breakage due to vibration or external compression during transport and movement, which would negatively impact the aesthetics and heat dissipation performance of the heat sink. The thermal pipe support 100 can be installed on the heat sink in a removable manner and can be detached during use to avoid affecting the heat sink's performance. During transport or movement of the heat sink, the thermal pipe support 100 can be installed on the heat sink to protect the heat conductive tube 230. The installation and use of the thermal pipe support 100 are flexible and convenient.

[0040] In this embodiment, the mounting part 110 of the thermal pipe support 100 is provided with a mounting hole 111, the base block 210 of the heat sink is provided with a threaded mounting hole 211 corresponding to the mounting hole 111, the mounting part 110 can be installed on the base block 210 by connecting the mounting hole 111 and the threaded mounting hole 211 with a screw, thus achieving the removable connection between the mounting part 110 and the base block 210. In other embodiments, the mounting part 110 can also be installed on the base block 210 by other structures to achieve the removable connection between the mounting part 110 and the base block 210, such as a magnetic structure, a clip structure, etc.

[0041] As a preferred solution, the protective portion 120 of the thermal pipe support 100 is provided with a fastening loop 130. The fastening loop 130 corresponds to the heat-conducting tube 230 and can be hooked onto the heat-conducting tube 230, thus establishing a fixed connection with the heat-conducting tube 230 to protect the heat-conducting tube 230, while also providing a removable connection between the protective portion 120 and the heat-conducting tube 230, facilitating the installation and removal of the protective portion 120. More specifically, in this embodiment, the fastening loop 130 comprises: an opening 131 oriented towards the heat-conducting tube 230, a guide groove 132 connected to the opening 131 and perpendicular to the direction of the opening 131, as well as a locking hole 133 located at the end of the guide groove 132 away from the opening 131, allowing the heat conductive tube 230 to enter the guide groove 132 through the opening 131, and then to snap into the locking hole 133, thus achieving a good fixing effect of the heat conductive tube 230, while ensuring easy installation and dismantling.

[0042] In this embodiment, several fastening loops 130 are provided, corresponding respectively to several heat-conducting tubes 230, allowing the multiple fastening loops 130 on the protective part 120 to simultaneously secure several heat-conducting tubes 230, making the installation and fastening of the thermal pipe support 100 more convenient. Of course, in other embodiments, several thermal pipe supports 100 can also be used simultaneously to respectively secure several heat-conducting tubes 230, thus achieving a good fastening effect.

[0043] In this embodiment, a perforated groove is provided on the thermal pipe support 100, in order to improve the aesthetics of the thermal pipe support 100, reduce its weight, and optimize the user experience. Preferably, the perforated groove extends from the fixing portion 110 to the protective portion 120.

[0044] In this embodiment, the thermal pipe support 100 is formed in one piece, ensuring the overall rigidity and strength of the thermal pipe support 100, in order to achieve a good fixing and protection effect of the heat conductive tube 230. Preferably, the thermal pipe support 100 is made of metal or plastic.

[0045] In this invention, the heat-conducting tubes 230 are U-shaped, the base block 210 is arranged in the middle of the heat-conducting tubes 230, the two ends of the heat-conducting tubes 230 are respectively connected to two cooling fins 220; the heat sink can be equipped with two heat pipe supports 100, arranged on both sides of the base block 210, corresponding respectively to the attachment of the heat-conducting tubes 230 on both sides of the base block, in order to achieve good attachment and protection of both sides of the heat-conducting tubes 230. In other embodiments, the heat pipe support 100 can also be provided with two protective parts 120, corresponding respectively to the attachment of the heat-conducting tubes 230 on both sides of the base block, in order to achieve good attachment and protection of both sides of the heat-conducting tubes 230.

[0046] Embodiment 2

[0047] This embodiment relates to a heat sink, as shown in Figures 6-10, comprising: a base block 100, a group of heat dissipation fins 200, several heat-conducting tubes 300 and a support element 400.

[0048] The heat sink is a device used to dissipate heat from the chips. The heat emitted by the chips will be transferred to the heat dissipation fin group 200 by the heat conduction tubes 300, and then the heat dissipation takes place at the heat dissipation fin group 200.

[0049] One end of the support element 400 is configured as a fixing part 410, the fixing part 410 is installed on the base block 100, the other end of the support element 400 is configured as a protective support part 420, the protective support part 420 is inserted into the heat dissipation fin group 200, can achieve good fixing of the heat dissipation fin group 200, ensure the installation stability of the overall structure of the heat dissipation fin group 200, allowing the heat dissipation fin group 200 to achieve good support of the heat conductive tube 300, thus limiting the displacement or deformation of the heat conductive tube 300, achieving the protective effect of the heat conductive tube 300, ensuring the overall aesthetics and heat dissipation performance of the heat sink.

[0050] In this embodiment, the cross-section of the protective support part 420 is V-shaped or U-shaped, the opening direction of the cross-section of the protective support part 420 is oriented opposite to the side of the heat dissipation fin group 200 where the heat dissipation fan is located, allowing the protective support part 420 to guide the airflow passing through the heat dissipation fin group 200, reducing the influence of the support element 400 on the heat dissipation airflow, ensuring a good heat dissipation effect of the heat sink.As a preferred solution, the heat dissipation fin group 200 is provided with a through mounting groove 210 corresponding to the protective support part 420, the protective support part 420 is inserted into the through mounting groove 210, to achieve the connection between the protective support part 420 and the heat dissipation fin group 200, ensuring a good assembly effect between the protective support part 420 and the heat dissipation fin group 200, allowing the protective support part 420 to achieve a good support and protection effect for the heat dissipation fin group 200.

[0051] In this embodiment, the fixing part 410 of the support element 400 is provided with a fixing hole 411, the base block 100 is provided with a mounting hole 110 corresponding to the fixing hole 411, by connection by threaded element of the hole fixing 411 and mounting hole 110, to install the fixing part 410 on the base block 100, ensure the installation stability of the support element 400 so that the support element 400 achieves a good support and protection effect.

[0052] As a preferred solution, the support element 400 is provided with several protective support parts 420. These protective support parts 420 are inserted into different positions of the heat dissipation fin group 200 to support the various positions of the heat dissipation fin group 200, ensuring that the entire heat dissipation fin group 200 maintains a stable structure, does not easily deform, and does not compress the heat conductive tube 300, thus providing good protection for the heat conductive tube 300. As a preferred solution, several groups of support elements 400 are provided to support the various positions of the heat dissipation fin group 200, achieving a good support and protection effect.

[0053] In this embodiment, the heat dissipation fin group 200 comprises: several dissipation fins arranged in parallel, the protective support part 420 is inserted perpendicularly into the dissipation fins, to achieve a good support effect of each dissipation fin, to guarantee the stability of the connection between the protective support part 420 and the heat dissipation fin group 200 as well as the overall structural stability of the heat dissipation fin group 200.

[0054] In this embodiment, the heat-conducting tube 300 is configured in the shape of a U, the base block 100 is arranged in the middle of said heat-conducting tube 300, the two ends of the heat-conducting tube 300 are respectively connected to the heat dissipation fin group 200; The fixing part 410 of the support element 400 is installed on the central part of the base block 100, the protective support part 420 extends upwards and is inserted into the central part of the heat dissipation fin group 200, between the ends of the two heat conduction tubes 300, to support the heat dissipation fin group 200, ensure the stability of the heat dissipation fin group 200, prevent the heat dissipation fin group 200 from deforming and compressing the heat conduction tube 300, achieving a good protection effect of the heat conduction tube 300.

[0055] The foregoing is used only to explain the technical solution of the present invention and not to limit it. Other equivalent modifications or substitutions made to the technical solution of the present invention by ordinary technicians in the field, provided they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of the present invention, shall be covered by the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

Demands

1. A thermal pipe support, fitted on a heat sink, characterized in that one end of said thermal pipe support (100) is a fixing part (110) which can be removably installed on the base block (210) of said heat sink, the other end being configured as a protective part (120), hooking onto the heat conductive tube (230) of said heat sink, in order to achieve the fixing of said heat conductive tube (230).

2. The thermal pipe support according to claim 1, characterized in that said fixing part (110) is provided with a fixing hole (111), said base block (210) is provided with a threaded mounting hole (211) corresponding to said fixing hole (111), said fixing part (110) is installed on the base block (210) by connecting said fixing hole (111) and said threaded mounting hole (211) by a screw.

3. The thermal pipe support (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that said protective part (120) is provided with a fastening loop (130) for attaching to said heat-conducting tube (230).

4. The thermal pipe support according to claim 3, characterized in that said fixing loop (130) comprises: an opening (131) oriented towards said heat-conducting tube (230), a guide groove (132) connected to said opening (131) and perpendicular to the direction of said opening (131), and a locking hole (133) located at the end of said guide groove (132) away from said opening (131).

5. The thermal pipe support according to claim 3, characterized in that several of said fixing loops (130) are provided, corresponding respectively to several of said heat-conducting tubes (230).

6. The thermal pipe support according to claim 1, characterized in that a perforated groove is disposed on said thermal pipe support (100), extending from the fixing part (110) to the protection part (120).

7. The thermal pipe support according to claim 1, characterized in that said thermal pipe support (100) is formed in one piece, made of metal or plastic.

8. A heat sink assembly, characterized in that it comprises: a heat sink, and a heat pipe support (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 7; said heat sink comprises: a base block (210), cooling fins (220) and several heat-conducting tubes (230), said base block (210) being connected to said cooling fins (220) by said heat-conducting tubes (230).

9. The heat sink assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that said heat conductive tubes (230) are U-shaped, said base block (210) is disposed in the middle of said heat conductive tubes (230), the two ends of said heat conductive tubes (230) are respectively connected to two of said cooling fins (220); said thermal pipe support (100) is provided with two of said protective parts (120), corresponding respectively to the attachment of said heat conductive tubes (230) on both sides of said base block.

10. The heat sink assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that said heat conductive tubes (230) are U-shaped, said base block (210) is disposed in the middle of said heat conductive tubes (230), the two ends of said heat conductive tubes (230) are respectively connected to two of said cooling fins (220); the heat sink assembly comprises two heat pipe supports (100) which are disposed on both sides of said base block (210), the two heat pipe supports correspond respectively to the attachment of said heat conductive tubes (230) on both sides of said base block.

11. A heat sink, said heat sink comprising: a base block (100), a heat dissipation fin assembly (200), and several heat-conducting tubes (300), said base block (100) and said heat dissipation fin assembly (200) being connected by said heat-conducting tubes (300); characterized in that it further comprises: a support element (400), said support element (400) having one end which is a fastening part (410), removably installed on said base block (100), the other end being a protective support part (420), said protective support part (420) being inserted into said heat dissipation fin group (200), to fix said heat dissipation fin group (200), providing support for said heat conduction tubes (300).

12. The heat sink according to claim 11, characterized in that the cross-section of said protective support part (420) is V-shaped or U-shaped, the opening direction of the cross-section of said protective support part (420) being oriented opposite to the side of said heat dissipation fin group (200) where the heat dissipation fan is located.

13. The heat sink according to claim 11, characterized in that said heat dissipation fin group (200) is provided with a through mounting groove (210) corresponding to said protective support part (420), said protective support part (420) being inserted into said through mounting groove (210), to make the connection between said protective support part (420) and said heat dissipation fin group (200).

14. The heat sink according to claim 11, characterized in that said fixing part (410) is provided with a fixing hole (411), said base block (100) being provided with a mounting hole (110) corresponding to said fixing hole (411), by connection by threaded element of said fixing hole (411) and said mounting hole (110), to install said fixing part (410) on the base block (100).

15. The heat sink according to claim 11, characterized in that said support element (400) is provided with several protective support parts (420), inserted respectively in different positions of said heat dissipation fin group (200).

16. The heat sink according to claim 11, characterized in that said heat dissipation fin group (200) comprises: several dissipation fins arranged in parallel, said protective support part (420) being inserted perpendicularly into said dissipation fins.

17. The heat sink according to claim 11, characterized in that said support elements (400) are provided in several groups, for support different positions of said heat dissipation fin group (200).

18. The heat sink according to claim 11, characterized in that said heat conductive tube (300) is configured in the shape of a U, said base block (100) being disposed in the middle of said heat conductive tube (300), the two ends of said heat conductive tube (300) being respectively connected to said heat dissipation fin group (200); the fixing part (410) of said support element (400) is installed on the base block (100), the protective support part (420) being inserted into said heat dissipation fin group (200), between the ends of the two heat conductive tubes (300).

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