Counter-stream-mode oscillating-flow heat transport apparatus

Abstract

A counter-stream-mode oscillating-flow heat transport apparatus improves heat transport capability by imparting oscillatory displacement to a fluid located near a heat-generating element such that the fluid is directed toward the heat-generating element. Turning portions of serpentine flow paths are disposed to face the heat-generating element. The flow paths are stacked in multiple layers in the direction from the heat-generating element to the flow paths, and a plurality of flow paths are disposed adjacent to the heat-generating element in the direction of fluid oscillation.

1 . A counter-stream-mode oscillating-flow heat transport apparatus defining flow paths and inducing oscillations of counterflow fluids in adjacent flow paths to thereby exchange heat between said adjacent flow paths and transport heat from a hot region to a cold region, wherein 
 a plurality of said flow paths are disposed adjacent to a heat source in a direction of fluid oscillation.    
   
   
       2 . The counter-stream-mode oscillating-flow heat transport apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein 
 said flow paths are stacked in multiple layers in a direction from said heat source toward said flow paths.    
   
   
       3 . The counter-stream-mode oscillating-flow heat transport apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein 
 a portion, of members constituting said flow paths, other than a bounding portion for defining a boundary of said adjacent flow paths is formed of a soft material.    
   
   
       4 . The counter-stream-mode oscillating-flow heat transport apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein 
 said flow paths are constructed such that material plates are shaped by etching or stamping and stacked in layers in a direction of their thickness.    
   
   
       5 . The counter-stream-mode oscillating-flow heat transport apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein 
 said flow paths are constructed by jointing a wavy material plate having holes formed thereon and plate-shaped material plates together.    
   
   
       6 . The counter-stream-mode oscillating-flow heat transport apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein 
 a movable element to be displaced by an electromagnetic force and a piston for creating fluid oscillations are integrated into an oscillating device for inducing fluid oscillations.    
   
   
       7 . A cooling device for cooling a heat-generating element using the counter-stream-mode oscillating-flow heat transport apparatus according to  claim 1 , further comprising: 
 a radiating fin for enhancing heat exchange between the fluid in said flow paths and an external fluid, wherein    an inside region the radiating fin is in communication with said flow paths.    
   
   
       8 . A counter-stream-mode oscillating-flow heat transport apparatus defining flow paths and inducing oscillations of counterflow fluids in adjacent flow paths to thereby exchange heat between said adjacent flow paths and transport heat from a hot region to a cold region, wherein 
 a heat reservoir for accumulating heat is disposed between a heat source and said flow path having a fluid therein for absorbing heat from said heat source.    
   
   
       9 . The counter-stream-mode oscillating-flow heat transport apparatus according to  claim 8 , wherein 
 said heat reservoir is formed of a material having a specific heat greater than or equal to that of a member constituting said flow paths.    
   
   
       10 . The counter-stream-mode oscillating-flow heat transport apparatus according to  claim 8 , wherein 
 said heat reservoir is constructed such that a portion of members constituting said flow paths, the portion facing said heat source, is thicker in thickness than a bounding portion for defining a boundary of said adjacent flow paths.    
   
   
       11 . A counter-stream-mode oscillating-flow heat transport apparatus defining flow paths and inducing oscillations of counterflow fluids in adjacent flow paths to thereby exchange heat between said adjacent flow paths and transport heat from a hot region to a cold region, wherein 
 said flow paths are formed of a plurality of flow paths extending in multiple directions.    
   
   
       12 . A counter-stream-mode oscillating-flow heat transport apparatus defining flow paths and inducing oscillations of counterflow fluids in adjacent flow paths to thereby exchange heat between said adjacent flow paths and transport heat from a hot region to a cold region, wherein 
 a plurality of said flow paths are disposed adjacent to a heat source in a direction of fluid oscillation, and    oscillatory displacement is imparted to a fluid of the fluids in said flow paths, the fluid being located near said heat source, such that the fluid is directed toward said heat source.    
   
   
       13 . The counter-stream-mode oscillating-flow heat transport apparatus according to  claim 12 , wherein 
 a bounding portion for defining a boundary of at least said adjacent flow paths of said flow paths is bent.    
   
   
       14 . The counter-stream-mode oscillating-flow heat transport apparatus according to  claim 13 , wherein 
 a heat reservoir for accumulating heat is disposed between said heat source and said flow path having a fluid therein for absorbing heat from said heat source.    
   
   
       15 . The counter-stream-mode oscillating-flow heat transport apparatus according to  claim 13 , wherein 
 the plurality of the flow paths disposed adjacent to the heat source in a direction of fluid oscillation extend in multiple directions.    
   
   
       16 . The counter-stream-mode oscillating-flow heat transport apparatus according to  claim 15 , wherein 
 a heat reservoir for accumulating heat is disposed between said heat source and said flow path having a fluid therein for absorbing heat from said heat source,    said flow paths are formed of a plurality of flow paths extending in the multiple directions.    
   
   
       17 . The counter-stream-mode oscillating-flow heat transport apparatus according to  claim 12 , wherein 
 a heat reservoir for accumulating heat is disposed between said heat source and said flow path having a fluid therein for absorbing heat from said heat source.    
   
   
       18 . The counter-stream-mode oscillating-flow heat transport apparatus according to  claim 12 , wherein 
 said flow paths are formed of a plurality of flow paths extending in multiple directions.    
   
   
       19 . The counter-stream-mode oscillating-flow heat transport apparatus according to  claim 12 , wherein 
 a heat reservoir for accumulating heat is disposed between said heat source and said flow path having a fluid therein for absorbing heat from said heat source,    said flow paths are formed of a plurality of flow paths extending in multiple directions.    
   
   
       20 . A counter-stream-mode oscillating-flow heat transport apparatus defining flow paths and inducing oscillations of counterflow fluids in adjacent flow paths to thereby exchange heat between said adjacent flow paths and transport heat from a hot region to a cold region, wherein 
 a heat reservoir for accumulating heat is disposed between a heat source and said flow path having a fluid therein for absorbing heat from said heat source, and    oscillatory displacement is imparted to a fluid of the fluids in said flow paths, the fluid being located near said heat source, such that the fluid is directed toward said heat source.    
   
   
       21 . The counter-stream-mode oscillating-flow heat transport apparatus according to  claim 20 , wherein 
 a bounding portion for defining a boundary of at least said adjacent flow paths of said flow paths is bent.    
   
   
       22 . The counter-stream-mode oscillating-flow heat transport apparatus according to  claim 21 , wherein 
 said flow paths are formed of a plurality of flow paths extending in multiple directions.    
   
   
       23 . The counter-stream-mode oscillating-flow heat transport apparatus according to  claim 20 , wherein 
 said flow paths are formed of a plurality of flow paths extending in multiple directions.    
   
   
       24 . A counter-stream-mode oscillating-flow heat transport apparatus defining flow paths and inducing oscillations of counterflow fluids in adjacent flow paths to thereby exchange heat between said adjacent flow paths and transport heat from a hot region to a cold region, wherein 
 said flow paths are formed of a plurality of flow paths extending in multiple directions, and    oscillatory displacement is imparted to a fluid of the fluids in said flow paths, the fluid being located near a heat source, such that the fluid is directed toward said heat source.    
   
   
       25 . The counter-stream-mode oscillating-flow heat transport apparatus according to  claim 24 , wherein 
 a bounding portion for defining a boundary of at least said adjacent flow paths of said flow paths is bent.    
   
   
       26 . A counter-stream-mode oscillating-flow heat transport apparatus for inducing oscillations of counterflow fluids in adjacent flow paths to thereby exchange heat between said adjacent flow paths and transport heat from a hot region to a cold region, wherein 
 a bounding portion for defining a boundary of at least said adjacent flow paths of said flow paths is bent, and    a plurality of said flow paths are disposed adjacent to a heat source in a direction of fluid oscillation.    
   
   
       27 . The counter-stream-mode oscillating-flow heat transport apparatus according to  claim 26 , wherein 
 a heat reservoir for accumulating heat is disposed between the heat source and said flow path having a fluid therein for absorbing heat from said heat source.    
   
   
       28 . The counter-stream-mode oscillating-flow heat transport apparatus according to  claim 27 , wherein 
 said flow paths are formed of a plurality of flow paths extending in multiple directions.    
   
   
       29 . The counter-stream-mode oscillating-flow heat transport apparatus according to  claim 26 , wherein 
 said flow paths are formed of a plurality of flow paths extending in multiple directions.    
   
   
       30 . The counter-stream-mode oscillating-flow heat transport apparatus according to  claim 26 , wherein 
 the bounding portion for defining the boundary of at least said adjacent flow paths of said flow paths is bent in two dimensions.    
   
   
       31 . A counter-stream-mode oscillating-flow heat transport apparatus defining flow paths and inducing oscillations of counterflow fluids in adjacent flow paths to thereby exchange heat between said adjacent flow paths and transport heat from a hot region to a cold region, wherein 
 a bounding portion for defining a boundary of at least said adjacent flow paths of said flow paths is bent, and    a heat reservoir for accumulating heat is disposed between a heat source and said flow path having a fluid therein for absorbing heat from said heat source.    
   
   
       32 . The counter-stream-mode oscillating-flow heat transport apparatus according to  claim 31 , wherein 
 said flow paths are formed of a plurality of flow paths extending in multiple directions.    
   
   
       33 . The counter-stream-mode oscillating-flow heat transport apparatus according to  claim 31 , wherein 
 the bounding portion for defining the boundary of at least said adjacent flow paths of said flow paths is bent in three dimensions.    
   
   
       34 . A counter-stream-mode oscillating-flow heat transport apparatus defining flow paths and inducing oscillations of counterflow fluids in adjacent flow paths to thereby exchange heat between said adjacent flow paths and transport heat from a hot region to a cold region, wherein 
 a bounding portion for defining a boundary of at least said adjacent flow paths of said flow paths is bent, and    said flow paths are formed of a plurality of flow paths extending in multiple directions.    
   
   
       35 . The counter-stream-mode oscillating-flow heat transport apparatus according to  claim 34 , wherein 
 the plurality of said flow paths are disposed adjacent to a heat source in a direction of fluid oscillation    
   
   
       36 . A counter-stream-mode oscillating-flow heat transport apparatus defining flow paths and inducing oscillations of counterflow fluids in adjacent flow paths to thereby exchange heat between said adjacent flow paths and transport heat from a hot region to a cold region, wherein 
 a plurality of said flow paths are disposed adjacent to a heat source in a direction of fluid oscillation, and    a heat reservoir for accumulating heat is disposed between said heat source and said flow paths having a fluid therein for absorbing heat from said heat source.    
   
   
       37 . A counter-stream-mode oscillating-flow heat transport apparatus defining flow paths and inducing oscillations of counterflow fluids in adjacent flow paths to thereby exchange heat between said adjacent flow paths and transport heat from a hot region to a cold region, wherein 
 a plurality of said flow paths are disposed adjacent to a heat source in a direction of fluid oscillation, and    said flow paths are formed of a plurality of flow paths extending in multiple directions.    
   
   
       38 . A counter-stream-mode oscillating-flow heat transport apparatus defining flow paths and inducing oscillations of counterflow fluids in adjacent flow paths to thereby exchange heat between said adjacent flow paths and transport heat from a hot region to a cold region, wherein 
 a heat reservoir for accumulating heat is disposed between a heat source and said flow path having a fluid therein for absorbing heat from said heat source, and    said flow paths are formed of a plurality of flow paths extending in multiple directions.    
   
   
       39 . A counter-stream-mode oscillating-flow heat transport apparatus defining flow paths and inducing oscillations of counterflow fluids in adjacent flow paths to thereby exchange heat between said adjacent flow paths and transport heat from a hot region to a cold region, wherein 
 a plurality of said flow paths are stacked in layers in a crossover direction relative to a plane in contact with a heat source.