HEAT DISSIPATION ASSEMBLY
The heat dissipation assembly contains at least a base element having at least a slot; at least a heat dissipation element embedded into the slot; and at least a filler element for forcing the fixed embedment of the heat dissipation element into the slot. The gaps between the heat dissipation elements provide enhanced convection effect.
The present invention is generally related to heat dissipation, and more particular to a heat dissipation assembly applicable to lamps.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ARTHeat pipes are commonly applied to electronic appliances due to their superior thermal conductivity Conventionally, as disclosed by Taiwan Patent No. 449514, solder is coated on the interface between a heat pipe and the fins jointed to the heat pipe. The assembly is then placed and heated inside a vacuum oven. The solder is melted and permeate the interface due to the capillary effect. The solder is then solidified and the fins are welded to the heat pipe. The above process requires special apparatus (e.g., the vacuum oven), in addition to its long operating time and delicate control, thereby a high production cost. Furthermore, the process also produces waste that would be harmful to the environment.
Another way to couple the heat pipe and the fins is by tightening. As shown in
A major objective of the present invention is to provide a heat dissipation assembly of reduced production cost.
Another major objective of the present invention is to provide a heat dissipation assembly with robust structure and enhanced all-directional convection capability.
To achieve the objectives, the heat dissipation assembly contains at least a base element having at least a slot; at least a heat dissipation element embedded into the slot; and at least a filler element for forcing the fixed embedment of the heat dissipation element into the slot. The gaps between the heat dissipation elements provide enhanced convection effect.
Alternatively, the heat dissipation assembly contains at least a base element having at least a slot; and at least a heat dissipation element embedded into the slot. The gaps between the heat dissipation elements provide enhanced convection effect.
The heat dissipation elements can be fixedly embedded in the slots by means such as welding, inserting a filler element, and adhesion.
Optionally, a lighting element is configured on a top side of one of the base elements.
The advantages of the present invention are as follows.
Firstly, the heat dissipation elements are jointed to the base elements simply by filler elements, thereby achieving reduced material and cost.
Secondly, the gaps between the heat dissipation elements allow air flow from various directions, thereby achieving enhanced convection effect.
Thirdly, the use of filter elements enhances the robust of the heat dissipation assembly.
Fourthly, the heat dissipation elements are regularly arranged or interleaved, thereby achieving enhanced visual appearance.
The foregoing objectives and summary provide only a brief introduction to the present invention. To fully appreciate these and other objects of the present invention as well as the invention itself, all of which will become apparent to those skilled in the art, the following detailed description of the invention and the claims should be read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Throughout the specification and drawings identical reference numerals refer to identical or similar parts.
Many other advantages and features of the present invention will become manifest to those versed in the art upon making reference to the detailed description and the accompanying sheets of drawings in which a preferred structural embodiment incorporating the principles of the present invention is shown by way of illustrative example.
The following descriptions are exemplary embodiments only, and are not intended to limit the scope, applicability or configuration of the invention in any way. Rather, the following description provides a convenient illustration for implementing exemplary embodiments of the invention. Various changes to the described embodiments may be made in the function and arrangement of the elements described without departing from the scope of the invention as set forth in the appended claims.
As shown in
Each heat dissipation element 12 with its two pieces and their perpendicular sections 121 form a U shape with a storage space in between. The two base elements 11 are vertically arranged with an appropriate distance and with their respective slots 111 aligned. Then, each heat dissipation element 12 is fitted in a pair of aligned slots 111. A filler element 13 is subsequently inserted into the storage space in each heat dissipation element 12. As such, there are gaps between the heat dissipation elements 12, thereby achieving enhanced convection.
As shown in
A second embodiment of the present invention as shown in
In addition to using the filler elements 13, the heat dissipation elements can be fixedly embedded in the slots 111 by means such as welding and adhesion.
While certain novel features of this invention have been shown and described and are pointed out in the annexed claim, it is not intended to be limited to the details above, since it will be understood that various omissions, modifications, substitutions and changes in the forms and details of the device illustrated and in its operation can be made by those skilled in the art without departing in any way from the spirit of the present invention.
Claims
1. A heat dissipation assembly, comprising:
- at least a base element having at least a slot;
- at least a heat dissipation element embedded into said slot; and
- at least a filler element for forcing the fixed embedment of said heat dissipation element into said slot;
- wherein the gaps between said heat dissipation elements provide enhanced convection effect.
2. A heat dissipation assembly, comprising at least a base element having at least a slot; and
- at least a heat dissipation element embedded into said slot;
- wherein the gaps between said heat dissipation elements provide enhanced convection effect.
3. The heat dissipation assembly according to claim 2, wherein said heat dissipation element is fixedly embedded in said slot by one of the following means: welding, insertion of a filler element, and adhesion.
4. The heat dissipation assembly according to claim 1, further comprising a light element positioned on a top side of one of said base elements.
5. The heat dissipation assembly according to claim 2, further comprising a light element positioned on a top side of one of said base elements.
Type: Application
Filed: Oct 27, 2011
Publication Date: May 2, 2013
Inventor: CHIA-MAO LI (Taipei City)
Application Number: 13/282,488