1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a heat dissipation device for electronic devices, and particularly to a heat dissipation device for a graphics card apparatus.
2. Prior Art
In order to enable desktop and other computers to rapidly process graphics and game technology, add-on units generally referred to “graphics cards” or “VGA cards” are often installed in computer devices. Such cards include a separate processor, called a GPU, one or more memory chips and other required circuitry, all mounted to a circuit board. Such cards often have extremely large computing power and, as a consequence, generate substantial heat that if not dissipated will adversely affect operation of the graphics cards. Thus, a heat dissipation device is often attached to a top surface of a GPU to remove heat therefrom.
Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a heat dissipation device which occupies a space with a small height.
A further object of the present invention is to provide a heat dissipation device which can efficiently dissipate heat from an electronic component.
To achieve the above-mentioned objects, a heat dissipation device in accordance with the present invention comprises a first heat sink mounted on one side of a VGA card on which a heat generating componnent is mounted to dissipate heat generated by the heat generating componnent, a second heat sink mounted on an opposite side of the card, a pair of heat pipes independent from and intercrossed with each other and connected between the first and second heat sinks for transferring heat from the first heat sink to the second heat sink, a pair of covers attached on the respective first and second heat sinks to form enclosed channels between the covers and the first and second heat sinks respectively, a pair of fans mounted between the covers and the first and second heat sinks for producing airflow through the channels to improve heat dissipation efficiency of the heat dissipation device.
Other objects, advantages and novel features of the present invention will be drawn from the following detailed description of a preferred embodiment of the present invention with attached drawings, in which:
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The pair of heat sinks 10, 10′have the same structure. For simplifying illustration, the following illustration takes the first heat sink 10 as an example. The first heat sink 10 comprises a base 12, and a plurality of spaced parallel fins 14 arranged on the base 12. A plurality of longitudinal channels 15 is formed between adjacent fins 14. A wall 18 is formed on a peripheral edge of the base 12 and surrounds the fins 14 except an outlet 16 formed at ends of the fins 14. The outlet 16 aligns with the channels 15. A space 20 is formed between the wall 18 and opposite ends of the fins 14 opposing the outlet 16 for receiving a fan 22 therein. A plurality of through holes 30 is defined in the base 12 adjacent to the periphery of the base 12 for extension of clips 50 therethrough. A plurality of screw holes 32 is defined in the base 12 for extension of screws 52 therethrough. A pair of slots 24 is defined in the fins 14 transverse to the channels 15 for receiving the pair of heat pipes 40 therein.
Each cover 26 has a profile corresponding to the profile of the base and attached on the heat sink 10. The cover 26 cooperative with the base 12 encloses portions of the channels 15 adjacent the fan 22. The cover 26 defines an aperture 28 for exposing the fan 22.
The heat pipes 40 are U-shaped and opposite ends thereof are respectively fixedly received in the slots 24 of the corresponding heat sinks 10, 10′ by soldering or other means. Thus, the pair of heat sinks 10, 10′are combined to a single unit with a gap 60 formed between the bases 12 thereof for receiving a video graphics adapter card (VGA card) 70 (see
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It is understood that the invention may be embodied in other forms without departing from the spirit thereof. Thus, the present example and embodiment is to be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive, and the invention is not to be limited to the details given herein.