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Title: Method and apparatus for removing heat from electronic devices using synthetic jets

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1129210

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.

Research Organization:
General Electric Co., Schenectady, NY (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FC26-08NT01579
Assignee:
General Electric Company (Schenectady, NY)
Patent Number(s):
8,695,686
Application Number:
12/683,826
OSTI ID:
1129210
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 2010 Jan 07
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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