Connector Load Plate with Protrusions for CPU Heat Dissipation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional electrical connectors fail to efficiently dissipate heat from high-speed and high-frequency CPUs due to inadequate heat dissipation design.
Innovation Solution
An electrical connector design featuring an insulative housing with a load plate and fastener system that includes first and second protrusions to press against the CPU's step structures, enhancing contact area and ventilation for improved heat dissipation, while avoiding excessive force on the CPU.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If a traditional electrical connector design is used, then the structure is simple, but the heat dissipation efficiency is insufficient for high-speed and high-frequency CPUs
Solution Approach 1:
The load plate is designed to be pivotally mounted on the fastener, allowing it to rotate between an opening state and a closing state. This dynamic mechanism enables the load plate to flexibly adapt to different operational requirements while maintaining contact with the CPU, thereby improving heat dissipation efficiency without excessive structural complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The load plate serves multiple functions: it applies pressing force to the CPU through pressing sections for electrical contact, provides heat dissipation through its contact area, and can be positioned flexibly via pivotal movement. This multi-functionality addresses the heat dissipation need while avoiding unnecessary structural complexity
2Temperature
If the load plate is designed with pressing sections to contact the CPU, then the heat dissipation area is increased, but the risk of applying excessive force to the CPU increases
Solution Approach 1:
The load plate features localized pressing sections at specific positions rather than uniform contact across the entire surface. These pressing sections are strategically positioned to contact the CPU at optimal points, distributing the pressing force evenly and preventing excessive localized force while maintaining adequate heat dissipation area
Solution Approach 2:
The pivotal mounting allows the load plate to dynamically adjust its position and contact pressure. The plate can flexibly adapt to the CPU's position and apply appropriate pressing force only when needed, avoiding excessive force while maintaining good thermal contact
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The design effectively enhances heat dissipation from the CPU by distributing force evenly and improving ventilation, ensuring efficient thermal management for high-performance CPUs.
Implementation Method 1
The first pressing sections and the second pressing sections abut against the step structures... effectively enhances heat dissipation from the CPU by distributing force evenly and improving ventilation
Implementation Method 2
improving ventilation for improved heat dissipation... ensuring efficient thermal management for high-performance CPUs
Data Source
AI summary
The electrical connector includes an insulative housing for receiving the CPU therein with a plurality of contacts retained thereto, a fastener located beside the housing, and a load plate pivotally mounted upon the fastener and covering the housing for holding the CPU in position. The load plate includes opposite first and second sides and opposite first and fourth sides to commonly form a center opening. The first and second sides form first protrusions with corresponding first pressing sections, and the third and fourth sides forms second protrusions with corresponding second pressing sections. During operation, both the first pressing sections and the second pressing sections act upon the CPU.