MEMORY MODULE ASSEMBLY AND HEAT SINK THEREOF
A memory module assembly includes a plurality of memory modules and a heat sink assembly. Each of the memory modules includes at least one heat source. The heat sink assembly includes a heat dissipating plate and a plurality of heat transfer mediums. Each of the heat transfer mediums includes a base attached to the heat dissipating plate, and at least one resilient sheet extending from an end of the base. The base and the resilient sheet define an included angle which is non-right angle so that the resilient sheet can snugly cling to the respective heat source.
This application is a Continuation of co-pending application Ser. No. 12/626,907, filed on Nov. 29, 2009, which is a continuation of U.S. Pat. No. 7,679,913, filed on Jun. 23, 2007, and for which priority is claimed under 35 U.S.C. §120; the entire contents of all of which are hereby incorporated by reference.
BACKGROUND OF INVENTION1. Field of Invention
The present invention relates to a memory module assembly and a heat sink assembly configured to be fitted to the memory module assembly, and in particular to a heat sink assembly for radiating heat generated from a fully buffered dual in-line memory module (FBDIMM), a printed circuit board (PCB) of the FBDIMM on which the advanced memory buffer (AMB) package is mounted.
2. Related Prior Art
A memory module may be classified into a single in-line memory module (SIMM) and a dual in-line memory module (DIMM). The SIMM includes a row of memory chips mounted on only one side of the PCB, and the DIMM has two rows of the memory chips mounted on both sides of the PCB respectively.
In order to improve transmission efficiency, a fully buffered DIMM (FBDIMM) has been provided. FBDIMM has a hub, such as an advanced memory buffer (AMB) logic chip that is mounted on the center of the memory module. The AMB chip receives packet signals including a memory command and/or data from an external host (e.g., a memory controller), and provides the received data to respective memory chips. In addition, the AMB chip packetizes data outputted from the memory chips, and provides the packets to the memory controller. In the FBDIMM, signals from external sources are transmitted to the respective memory chips via the AMB chip. Accordingly, all signal lines on which the signals are transmitted are coupled to the AMB chip. Consequently, a large load is concentrated on the AMB chip and high heat may be generated in the AMB chip. High heat reduces the life span of the AMB chip and lowers the operational reliability of peripheral circuits of the AMB chip. Hence, it is advantageous to quickly dissipate away the heat from the AMB chip.
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The primary object of this invention is therefore to provide an improved heat sink assembly of a memory modules assembly, which is easy to be assembled and provides increased heat dissipating efficiency.
According to the present invention, a memory module assembly and a heat sink assembly applying for the memory module assembly are disclosed. The memory module assembly comprises a plurality of memory modules and the heat sink assembly. Each of the memory modules includes at least one heat source, such as an AMB chip. The heat sink assembly comprises a heat dissipating plate and a plurality of heat transfer mediums. Each of the heat transfer mediums includes a base attached with the heat dissipating plate, and at least one resilient sheet extending from an end of the base. The base and the resilient sheet define an included angle which is non-right angle so that the resilient sheet can snugly cling to the respective heat source by resilience.
Preferably, the heat dissipating plate defines at least one slit therein. The resilient sheet is inserted into the slit to cling to the heat source. The heat transfer medium further includes a fastening portion disposed on the resilient sheet so that the base can be firmly attached to the heat dissipating plate.
Further benefits and advantages of the present invention will become clear as the description proceeds.
The invention will now be elucidated with reference to the following description and accompanying drawings where:
With reference to
Each of the memory modules 3, such as an FBDIMM, comprises a PCB 31, a plurality of memory chips 33, two hub chips 34 (eg. an AMB chip), and two heat sink plates 32. The memory chips 33 are mounted on both sides of the PCB 31. Each side of the PCB 31 includes one hub chip 34 mounted on one of the memory chips 33. The hub chips 34 are configured to connect memory chips 33 via a respective memory chip interface. As mentioned above, a large load is concentrated on each of the hub chips 34, namely the AMB chips, and high heat may be generated in the hub chips 34, namely heat sources. The heat sink plates 32 are attached to the hub chips 34 respectively for radiating heat generated from the hub chips 34.
It should be noted that the heat source of this embodiment is the AMB chips while in other instance, a heat source may be just a memory chip when a traditional SIMM or DIMM is used, where there is no hub chip thereon. In that kind of case, the heat sink plate can be directly attached to the memory chip.
In this preferred embodiment, the heat sink assembly 4 comprises a heat dissipating plate 40, a plurality of heat transfer mediums 41, and two fans 43.
The heat dissipating plate 40 is of a one-piece construction and defines a plurality of slits 401 therein corresponding to the heat transfer mediums 41, and two through holes 402 corresponding to the two fans 43. Each of the heat transfer mediums 41 includes a base 410, two resilient connecting sheets 411 and four fastening portions 412. The two resilient sheets 411 extend from opposite ends of the base 410 and are made of a heat-conductive material, such as copper. Referring to
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In another example, the two resilient sheets 411 of each of the heat transfer mediums 41 may be outwardly biased in the beginning, as shown in
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Accordingly, as long as the resilient sheet 411 and the base 410 define an included angle which is non-right angle, the resilient sheet 411 can snugly cling to the right or left heat sink plate 32 of the respective memory module 3. In such a manner, these heat transfer mediums 41 can be perfectly fit in between the memory modules 3.
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Numerous characteristics and advantages of the invention have been set forth in the foregoing description. The disclosure, however, is illustrative only, and changes may be made in detail within the principle of the invention, to the full extent indicated by the broad general meaning of the terms in which the appended claims are expressed.
Claims
1. A heat sink assembly comprising:
- a heat dissipating plate being of a one-piece construction and defining a first slit from top to bottom; and
- a first heat transfer medium including a base secured on the top of the heat dissipating plate and a first connecting sheet extending from an end of the base and through the first slit of the heat dissipating plate to be in contact with a side of a first heat source.
2. The heat sink assembly of claim 1 further comprising a second heat transfer medium which includes a base secured on the top of the heat dissipating plate and a first connecting sheet extending from an end of the base, wherein the heat dissipating plate further has another first slit where the first connecting sheet of the second heat transfer medium is passed to be in contact with a side of a second heat source.
3. The heat sink assembly of claim 1, wherein the heat dissipating plate further defines a second slit from the top to the bottom; and the first heat transfer medium further has a second connecting sheet extending from the opposite end of the base and through the second slit of the heat dissipating plate to be in contact with the opposite side of the first heat source.
4. The heat sink assembly of claim 3 further comprising a second heat transfer medium which includes a base secured on the top of the heat dissipating plate, a first connecting sheet, and a second connecting sheet; the first and second connecting sheets extending from opposite ends of the base respectively; and the heat dissipating plate further including another first slit and another second slit where the first and second connecting sheets of the second heat transfer medium are respectively passed to be in contact with opposite sides of a second heat source.
5. The heat sink assembly of claim 3, wherein the first and second connecting sheets are both resilient and each is inclined with respect to the base.
6. The heat sink assembly of claim 1, wherein the heat dissipating plate further defines a second slit from the top to the bottom; and the first heat transfer medium further has a second connecting sheet extending from the opposite end of the base and through the second slit of the heat dissipating plate to be in contact with a side of a second heat source.
7. The heat sink assembly of claim 6 further comprising a second heat transfer medium which includes a base secured on the top of the heat dissipating plate, a first connecting sheet, and a second connecting sheet; the first and second connecting sheets extending from opposite ends of the base respectively; and the heat dissipating plate further including another first slit where the first connecting sheet of the second heat transfer medium is passed to be in contact with the opposite side of the second heat source, and another second slit where the second connecting sheet of the second heat transfer medium is passed to be in contact with a side of a third heat source.
8. The heat sink assembly of claim 6 wherein the first and second connecting sheets are both resilient and each is inclined with respect to the base.
9. The heat sink assembly of claim 1 wherein the first heat transfer medium further includes a fastening portion extending from a side of the first connecting sheet, and the fastening portion upwardly abuts against the bottom of the heat dissipating plate to affix the base onto the top of the heat dissipating plate.
10. The heat sink assembly of claim 1 further comprising a fan, wherein the heat dissipating plate further has a through hole where the fan is mounted.
11. A heat sink assembly comprising:
- a heat dissipating plate; and
- a first heat transfer medium secured on a side of the heat dissipating plate and including two resilient, heat-conductive sheets which are outwardly biased such that the sheets are elastically compressed by two adjacent heat sources when placed in between the two adjacent heat sources.
12. The heat sink assembly of claim 11 further comprising a second heat transfer medium which is secured on the heat dissipating plate and includes two resilient, heat-conductive sheets outwardly biased such that the sheets are elastically compressed by another two adjacent heat sources when placed in between the another two adjacent heat sources.
13. The heat sink assembly of claim 11 further comprising at least one fan, wherein the heat dissipating plate further has at least one through hole where the fan is mounted.
14. A heat sink assembly comprising:
- a heat dissipating plate; and
- a first heat transfer medium secured on a side of the heat dissipating plate, and including two resilient, heat-conductive sheets which are inwardly biased to snugly cling to opposite sides of a first heat source.
15. The heat sink assembly of claim 14 further comprising a second heat transfer medium which is secured on the heat dissipating plate and includes two resilient sheets inwardly biased in order to snugly cling to opposite sides of a second heat source.
16. The heat sink assembly of claim 14 further comprising at least one fan, wherein the heat dissipating plate further has at least one through hole where the fan is mounted.
Type: Application
Filed: Mar 4, 2011
Publication Date: Jun 30, 2011
Inventor: Ming-Yang HSIEH (Taichung)
Application Number: 13/041,010