Active cooling of inspection or testing devices

摘要

Modules, systems, and methods are provided for cooling components of an inspection or testing apparatus, such as a borescope. In some exemplary embodiments, the modules include two heat sinks, with the top-most heat sink having a fan assembly approximately centrally disposed therein. The fan assembly can be operated to draw air into the top-most heat sink, and then exhaust airflow out of the top-most heat sink such that the exhaust air passes across at least a portion of the second heat sink to help cool both the first and second heat sinks, and components of the apparatus associated therewith, using the same fan assembly. As a result, the components of the apparatus can be cooled more easily, and the performance and efficiency of these components is improved, all while reducing the overall size and weight of the inspection apparatus.

主权项

1. An inspection apparatus, comprising:
a first housing having a user interface and a first heat sink; a second housing coupled to the first housing, the second housing having a sensor associated therewith and a second heat sink that is located adjacent to the first heat sink; a fan assembly located in one of the first and second housings and configured to provide airflow across both the first heat sink and the second heat sink; and a first stanchion located on a first side of the first heat sink and a second stanchion located on a second opposite side of the first heat sink, the first and second stanchions being configured to form an air funnel for directing airflow from the first heat sink toward the second heat sink.