Metal wick crimping method for heat pipe internals

Gross, David M.

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Title: Metal wick crimping method for heat pipe internals

Abstract

A wick assembly for use with a heat pipe is disclosed. The wick assembly includes an end plug including a wick receiving area, a wick, and a crimp. A portion of the wick is positioned about the wick receiving area. The crimp is positioned about the portion of the wick and the wick receiving area. The end plug, the portion of the wick, and the crimp are diffusion bonded.

Inventors:: Gross, David M.

Issue Date:: 2023-07-25

Research Org.:: Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, Cranberry Township, PA (United States)

Sponsoring Org.:: USDOE

OSTI Identifier:: 2222013

Patent Number(s):: 11709022

Application Number:: 17/904,732

Assignee:: Westinghouse Electric Company LLC (Seneca, PA)

DOE Contract Number:: FOA-1817

Resource Type:: Patent

Resource Relation:: Patent File Date: 02/16/2021

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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