摘要 |
<p>A heat pipe incorporating means for regulating the transfer of heat. The heat pipe consists of a condenser element (3), an evaporator element (1) and an interconnecting conduit (4) connecting these two elements together. The regulating means consists of a valve body (5) and a valve seat (6) which is fixedly connected to the heat pipe. To control the valve body (5) a means (8) made from a configuration memory alloy is provided, which alloy is arranged to alter its shape upon attainment of a predetermined temperature.</p> |