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US 2022/0268531 A1Published application
Carbon Fiber Radiator Fin System
AssigneeAtomos Nuclear and Space Corporation
InventorsSandra Pitzak, Vanessa Jane Clark
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Abstract
Systems and methods of manufacture of radiator fins. In one embodiment, a radiator fin made of carbon fiber is provided. In one aspect, the radiator fin is made of carbon fibers forming an interlaced pattern. In another aspect, the interlaced carbon fiber radiator fin is attached directly to a heat pipe, the heat pipe connected to a heat source.
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A carbon fiber radiator fin system comprising:
- a set of carbon fibers configured to bend at least along a longitudinal axis, each carbon fiber configured to conduct thermal energy when in thermal communication with a heat pipe;
- wherein:
- the set of carbon fibers form an interlaced pattern and define a radiator fin, the radiator fin in thermal communication with the heat pipe, substantially each carbon fiber of the set of carbon fibers in direct thermal contact with the heat pipe;
- the interlaced pattern is at least one of a braided pattern and a knit stitch pattern;
- and
- the radiator fin conducts thermal energy away from the heat pipe.
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A method of manufacturing a carbon fiber radiator fin system, the method comprising:
- providing a set of carbon fibers configured to bend at least along a longitudinal axis;
- interlacing the set of carbon fibers to form a radiator fin, the radiator fin formed from the set of carbon fibers;
- and
- attaching the radiator fin to a heat pipe, the heat pipe in thermal communication with a thermal energy source;
- wherein:
- substantially each carbon fiber of the set of carbon fibers is coupled to the heat pipe;
- and
- the radiator fin conducts thermal energy away from the heat pipe.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.