METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOVING HEAT FROM ELECTRONIC DEVICES USING SYNTHETIC JETS

摘要

An apparatus for removing heat comprises a heat sink having a cavity, and a synthetic jet stack comprising at least one synthetic jet mounted within the cavity. At least one rod and at least one engaging structure to provide a rigid positioning of the at least one synthetic jet with respect to the at least one rod. The synthetic jet comprises at least one orifice through which a fluid is ejected.

主权项

1. A cooling apparatus comprising:
a synthetic jet stack comprising a plurality of synthetic jets, each synthetic jet including:
a pair of opposing piezoelectric active members;a wall positioned between the pair of opposing piezoelectric active members, wherein the wall has formed therein at least one orifice to eject fluid; andat least one support member extending outwardly from the wall of the synthetic jet and having an opening therein; at least one rod extending through the support member openings of the synthetic jets; and at least one spacer disposed between each adjacent pair of synthetic jets to separate the synthetic jets in the synthetic jet stack from one another.