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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 12, 2013
Filed:
Feb. 03, 2011
Customized thermal interface to optimize mechanical loading and thermal conductivity characteristics
David L. Edwards, Poughkeepsie, NY (US);
Randall G. Kemink, Poughkeepsie, NY (US);
David C. Olson, Lagrangeville, NY (US);
Katie L. Pizzolato, Austin, TX (US);
John G. Torok, Poughkeepsie, NY (US);
David L. Edwards, Poughkeepsie, NY (US);
Randall G. Kemink, Poughkeepsie, NY (US);
David C. Olson, Lagrangeville, NY (US);
Katie L. Pizzolato, Austin, TX (US);
John G. Torok, Poughkeepsie, NY (US);
International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY (US);
Abstract
A method, system, and apparatus for cooling one or more devices through use of a cooling plate. An example system includes multiple heat generating devices coupled to a cooling plate, each through an individual thermal interface unit. The thermal interface unit includes a compressible solid pad with at least one surface having a plurality of projections carrying a flowable material. The thermal interface units are pressed between the heat generating devices and the cooling plate so that the flowable material is completely enclosed.