US20070230120A1 - Electronic Apparatus Having a Heat-Radiating Unit for Radiating Heat of Heat-Generating Components - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to an electronic apparatus having heat-generating components such as a semiconductor package and a chip set. Particularly, the invention relates to a structure that cools heat-generating components.
- a CPU is incorporated in, for example, notebook-type portable computers.
- the heat that the CPU generates while operating increases as its data-processing speed rises or as it performs more and more functions.
- cooling system of liquid cooling type have been developed in recent years.
- the cooling system uses a liquid coolant having a larger thermal conductivity constant than air.
- Jpn. Pat. Appln. KOKAI Publication No. 7-142886 discloses a cooling system of liquid cooling type, configured for use in portable computers that comprises a main unit and a display unit.
- the cooling system comprises a heat-receiving header, heat-radiating header, and two tubes.
- the heat-receiving header is provided in the main unit and thermally connected to the CPU incorporated in the main unit.
- the heat-radiating header is provided in the display unit or in the main unit along with the heat-receiving header. If the heat-radiating header is provided in the display unit, the heat-radiating header lies adjacent to the display device incorporated in the display unit.
- Both tubes extend from the main unit to the display unit to circulate the liquid coolant between the heat-receiving header and the heat-radiating header.
- the liquid coolant absorbs the heat of the CPU in the heat-receiving header.
- the liquid coolant is heated in the heat-receiving header.
- the heated liquid coolant is supplied to the heat-radiating header via the first tube.
- the coolant passes through the heat-radiating header, it releases the heat of the CPU. That is, the liquid coolant is cooled in the heat-radiating header.
- the cooled coolant is supplied back to the heat-receiving header via the second tube and absorbs the heat of the CPU.
- heat is transferred from the CPU to the heat-radiating header, which radiates the heat.
- the heat is released from the display unit or the main unit.
- the heat-radiating header that radiates the heat of the CPU is provided in the display unit, the heat-radiating header is adjacent to the display device incorporated in the display unit.
- the heat emanating from the heat-radiating header inevitably heats the display device. Consequently, the temperature of the display device may rise above the maximum use temperature. If this happens, the images that display device displays will be degraded in quality.
- the heat-radiating header may be provided in the main unit. If this is the case, the heat emanating from the heat-radiating header accumulates in the main unit. When the temperature in the main unit rises, the circuit components and the disk drive, which are provided in the main unit, will be heated to high temperatures. The temperature of the circuit components, for example, may rise above their maximum thermal threshold. If this occurs, the circuit components may be degraded in performance or may undergo thermal breakdown.
- U.S. Pat. No. 6,519,147 discloses a liquid-cooling system for use in portable computers having a body part and a display part.
- the cooling system comprises a heat-receiving head and a tube.
- the heat-receiving head is incorporated in the body part of the computer and connected to heat-generating components such as a CPU and a chip set.
- the tube is filled with liquid coolant and connected to the heat-receiving head.
- the tube extending between the body part and the display part.
- the display part has a liquid crystal display panel and a housing containing the panel.
- the tube extends into the housing and lies in the gap between the liquid crystal display panel and the back of the housing.
- the tube meanders on the back of the housing, thus contacting the housing.
- the liquid coolant is heated as heat exchange is performed in the heat-receiving head.
- the liquid coolant heated flows in the tube toward the display part.
- the liquid coolant transmits the heat of the heat-generating components to the housing. Therefore, the heat diffuses in the housing and is radiated from the entire back of the housing.
- the liquid coolant heated in the heat-receiving header is led into the tube, raising the surface temperature of the tube.
- the tube is made of material having high heat-radiating property because it transmits the heat of the liquid coolant to the housing.
- the liquid crystal panel is liable to the heat emanating from the tube. When the panel is heated to high temperatures, the liquid crystal molecules cannot be oriented as is desired. In consequence, the images that the liquid crystal panel displays will be degraded in quality.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an exemplary portable computer according to an embodiment of this invention, showing the display unit rotated to the is second position;
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the portable computer of FIG. 1 , depicting the positional relation the display unit has with the support unit when it is rotated to the second position;
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the portable computer of FIG. 1 , showing the display unit rotated to the third position;
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the portable computer of FIG. 1 , depicting the positional relation the display unit has with the support unit while it is rotated to the third position;
- FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the portable computer of FIG. 1 , representing the positional relation the display unit has with the support unit when it is moved to the third position;
- FIG. 6 is a side view of the portable computer of FIG. 1 , illustrating the positional relation the display unit has with the support unit when it is moved to the third position;
- FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the portable computer of FIG. 1 , showing the display unit rotated to the first position;
- FIG. 8 is a sectional view of the portable computer, illustrating the positional relation between the heat-receiving portion provided in the main unit, the heat-radiating portion provided in the support unit and the circulation path for circulating liquid coolant between the heat-receiving and heat-radiating headers;
- FIG. 9 is a plan view of an exemplary rotary pump incorporated in the portable computer.
- FIG. 10 is a sectional view representing the positional relation that the rotary pump and the CPU have in the portable computer;
- FIG. 11 is a plan view the cooling unit incorporated in the portable computer
- FIG. 12 is a plan view showing an exemplary cooling unit incorporated in the third housing
- FIG. 13 is a graph showing a relation between the size of the opening of a discharge port and the amount and pressure in and at which cooling air is applied through discharge port, said opening extending around the axis of rotation of an impeller;
- FIG. 14 is a sectional view of the reserve tank provided in the portable computer according to the embodiment of this invention.
- FIGS. 1-7 illustrate a portable computer 1 , or an electronic apparatus according to the present invention.
- the portable computer 1 comprises a main unit 2 and a display unit 3 .
- the main unit 2 has a first housing 4 that is shaped like a flat box.
- the first housing 4 supports a keyboard 5 .
- the front half of the upper surface of the first housing 4 is a palm rest 6 , on which the user or the computer 1 may place his or her palms while operating the keyboard 5 .
- the rear edge of the first housing 4 has a coupling seat 7 .
- the coupling seat 7 extends in the widthwise direction of the first housing 4 and protrudes upwards to a level higher than the upper surface of the first housing 4 and the keyboard 5 .
- Three hollow projections 8 a, 8 b and 5 c are formed integral with the coupling seat 7 .
- the first hollow projection 8 a projects upwards from one end of the seat 7 .
- the second hollow projection 8 b projects upwards from the other end of the seat 7 .
- the third hollow projection 8 c projects upwards from the middle part of the seat 7 and is located between the first and second hollow projections 8 a and 8 b.
- the first housing 4 contains a printed circuit board 10 .
- the printed circuit board 10 has a CPU 11 on its upper surface.
- the CPU 11 which is a heat-generating component deployed within a BGA-type semiconductor package for example.
- the CPU 11 Located in the rear part of the first housing 4 , the CPU 11 has a base substrate 12 and an IC chip 13 .
- the IC chip 13 is mounted on the center part of the base substrate 12 . In general, the amount of heat produced by the CPU 11 is correlated to its operational speed. Therefore, the IC chip 13 should be cooled to maintain operational stability.
- the display unit 3 is an independent component, separated from the main unit 2 .
- the display unit 3 comprises a display device (e.g., liquid crystal display panel) 14 and a second housing 15 .
- the liquid crystal display panel 14 or any other type of display device, has a screen 14 a that displays images.
- the second housing 15 is shaped like a flat box and has almost the same size as the first housing 4 .
- the second housing 15 contains the liquid crystal display panel 14 . It has a rectangular opening 16 in its front. Through the opening 16 , the screen 14 a of the liquid crystal display panel 14 is exposed outside the second housing 15 .
- the second housing 15 has a back plate 17 .
- the back plate 17 is provided on the back of the liquid crystal display panel 14 .
- the back plate 17 has a pair of hollow parts 17 a and 17 b. Both hollow parts 17 a and 17 b lie at a level higher than the midpoint of the second housing 15 , They are spaced apart in the widthwise direction of the second housing 15 and project toward the back of the second housing 15 .
- the portable computer 1 has a support unit 20 .
- the support unit 20 has a third housing 21 .
- the third housing 21 is shaped like a flat box, comprising a top wall 21 a, a bottom wall 21 b, left and right side walls 21 c and 21 d, and a pair of end walls 21 e and 21 f.
- the top wall 21 a and the bottom wall 21 b are opposite of each other.
- the side walls 21 c and 21 d and the end walls 21 e and 21 f connect the four edges of the top wall 21 a to the corresponding edges of the bottom wall 21 b.
- the third housing 21 has a smaller width than the first and second housings 4 and 15 .
- one horizontal edge of the third housing 21 has three recesses 22 a, 22 b and 22 c.
- the first and second recesses 22 a and 22 b are spaced apart in the widthwise direction of the third housing 21 and aligned with the first and second hollow projections 8 a and 8 b, respectively.
- the first and second hollow projections 8 a and 8 b protrude into the first and second recesses 22 a and 22 b.
- the third recess 22 c lies between the first and second recesses 22 a and 22 b, aligned with the third hollow projection 8 c.
- the third hollow projection 8 c protrudes into the third recess 22 c.
- a pair of first hinges 23 a and 23 b couple the horizontal edge of the third housing 21 to the coupling seat 7 of the first housing 4 .
- One of the first hinges, 23 a extends between the first hollow projection Sa of the seat 7 and the third housing 21 .
- the other first hinge 23 b extends between the second hollow projection 8 b of the seat 7 and the third housing 21 .
- the first hinges 23 a and 23 b have a common horizontal axis X 1 that extends in the widthwise direction of the first housing 4 .
- the horizontal edge of the third housing 21 can rotate around the axis X 1 with respect to the coupling seat 7 of the first housing 4 .
- the other horizontal edge of the third housing 21 has two recesses 25 a and 25 b. These recesses 25 a and 25 b are spaced in the widthwise direction of the third housing 21 and aligned with the hollow projections 17 a and 17 b of the second housing 15 . The hollow projections 17 a and 17 b protrude into the recesses 25 a and 25 b.
- a pair of second hinges 26 a and 26 b couple the other horizontal edge of the third housing 21 to the back plate 17 of the second housing 15 .
- One of the second hinges, 26 a extends between the hollow projection 17 a of the second housing 15 and the third housing 21 .
- the other second hinge 26 b extends between the hollow projection 17 b of the second housing 15 and the third housing 21 .
- the second hinges 26 a and 26 b have a common horizontal axis X 2 that extends in the widthwise direction of the third housing 21 .
- the other horizontal edge of the third housing 21 can rotate around the axis X 2 with respect to the back plate 17 of the second housing 15 .
- the third housing 21 can rotate between a position where it overlaps the back plate 17 of the second housing 15 and a position where it is remote from the back plate 17 .
- the third housing 21 can be held at these positions, owing to the braking forces of the second hinges 26 a and 26 b.
- the support unit 20 couples the display unit 3 to the main unit 20 allowing the display unit 3 to rotate independently of the support unit 20 . More specifically, the display unit 3 can rotate between the first and second positions, while overlapping the support unit 20 .
- FIG. 7 shows the display unit 3 rotated to the first position. As seen from FIG. 7 , the display unit 3 lies on the main unit 2 , covering the keyboard 5 and palm rest 6 from above, as long as it remains at the first position.
- FIG. 1 shows the display unit 3 rotated to the second position. At the second position, the display unit 3 stands upright at the rear edge of the main unit 2 , exposing the keyboard 5 , palm rest 6 and screen 14 a.
- the user of the computer 1 may rotate the display unit 3 upwards to any position between the first and second position.
- the back plate 17 of the second housing 15 moves away from the support unit 20 .
- the display unit 3 moves to a third position as is illustrated in FIG. 6 .
- the display unit 3 stands up, more forwards a little than at the second position.
- the display unit 3 can be moved in a generally lateral direction over the main unit 2 by changing the angle at which the support unit 20 stands.
- the support unit generally remains in a raised orientation at the back of the display unit 3 when in the second or third positions.
- the portable computer 1 incorporates a cooling unit 30 that Is designed to cool the CPU 11 with liquid coolant.
- the cooling unit 30 comprises a rotary pump 31 , a heat-radiating portion 32 , and a circulation path 33 .
- the rotary pump 31 functions as heat-receiving portion as well, to receiving the heat that the CPU 11 generates while operating.
- the pump 31 is provided in the first housing 4 and mounted on the upper surface of the printed circuit board 10 .
- the rotary pump 31 comprises an impeller 34 , a pump housing 35 and a flat motor 36 .
- the flat motor 36 starts driving the impeller 34 when the power switch on the portable computer 1 is turned on or when the temperature of the CPU 11 rises to a preset thermal threshold value.
- the pump housing 35 has an inlet port 39 and an outlet port 40
- the ports 39 and 40 open to the pump chamber 38 and protrude From one of the side walls 37 c toward the back of the first housing 4 .
- the pump housing 35 has four legs 43 .
- the legs 43 are provided at the four corners of the pump housing 34 and project downwards from the heat-receiving surface 42 .
- Screws 44 fasten the legs 43 to the upper surface of the printed circuit board 10 . Since the legs 43 are so fastened to the board 10 , the pump housing 35 overlaps the CPU 11 and the center part of the heat-receiving surface 42 is thermally coupled to the IC chip 13 of the CPU 11 .
- the third housing 21 of the support unit 20 contains the heat-radiating portion 32 of the cooling unit 30 .
- the heat-radiating portion 32 comprises an electric fan 50 , first to third heat-radiating blocks 51 a, 51 b and 51 c, and a tube 52 .
- the electric fan 50 has a fan case 53 and a centrifugal impeller 54 .
- the fan case 53 is made of material with a high thermal conductivity constant, such as aluminum alloy.
- the fan case 53 comprises a rectangular main part 55 and a cover 56 .
- the main part 55 has a side wall 58 and a pair of bosses 59 a and 59 b.
- the side wall 58 rises from one edge of the main part 55 .
- the bosses 59 a and 59 b are provided at the opposite edge of the main part 55 .
- the cover 56 is secured to the side wall 58 and bosses 59 a and 59 b and extends between the top of the side wall 58 and the tops of bosses 59 a and 59 b.
- the main part 55 supports the impeller 54 , which is interposed between the main part 55 and the cover 56 .
- a flat motor (not shown) starts driving the impeller 54 when the power switch on the portable computer 1 is turned on or when the temperature of the CPU 11 rises to a preset thermal threshold value.
- the fan case 53 has two suction ports 61 a and 61 b and first to third discharge ports 62 a, 62 b and 62 c.
- the suction ports 61 a and 61 b are made, each in the cover 56 and the main part 55 . They oppose each other, across the impeller 54 .
- the first discharge port 62 a lies between one boss 59 a, on the one hand, and the side wall 58 of the main part 55 , on the other.
- the second discharge port 62 b lies between the bosses 59 a and 59 b.
- the third discharge port 62 c lies between the one boss 59 b, on the one hand, and side wall 58 of the main part 55 , on the other.
- the first discharge port 62 a and the third discharge port 62 c are positioned on opposite sides of the impeller 54
- the second discharge port 62 b faces the side wall 58 across the impeller 54 .
- the first to third discharge ports 62 a, 62 b and 62 c surround the periphery of the impeller 54 .
- the discharge ports 62 a, 62 b and 62 c opens in three directions, each extending in three lines that meet at the axis 01 of rotation of the impeller 54 .
- the ports 62 a, 62 b and 62 c define an elongate opening that extends around the axis 01 through a larger angle of rotation than in the conventional cooling systems.
- FIG. 13 illustrates a relation between the size of the opening of a discharge port and the amount and pressure in and at which cooling air is applied through discharge port, said opening extending around the axis of rotation of an impeller.
- line A shows, the pressure at which the cooling air is applied through the discharge port remains unchanged, regardless of the size of the opening of the port.
- line B indicates, the amount in which the cooling air is applied through the discharge port increases in proportion to the size of the opening of the port.
- the electric fan 50 has three discharge ports 62 a, 62 b and 62 c, which are made in the three sides of the fan case 53 .
- the fan 50 can apply cooling air through the ports 62 a, 62 b and 62 c In a sufficient amount.
- cooling air may be applied in a sufficient amount and at a sufficient pressure when the ports 62 a to 62 c define an elongate opening extending around the axis 01 of rotation of the impeller 54 through an angle equal to or greater than 190°.
- the top wall 21 a and bottom wall 21 b of the third housing 21 have intake ports 63 a and 63 h, respectively.
- the intake ports 63 a and 63 b oppose the suction ports 61 a and 61 b of the fan case 53 and have a larger opening than the suction ports 61 a and 61 b.
- Two mesh guards 64 cover the intake ports 63 a and 63 b, respectively, to prevent foreign matter, such as clips, from entering the intake ports 63 a and 63 b.
- the first and third discharge ports 62 a and 62 c of the fan case 53 oppose the side walls 21 c and 21 d of the third housing 21 , respectively.
- the second discharge port 62 b of the fan case 53 opposes the end wall 21 e of the third housing 21 .
- the side walls 21 c and 21 d of the third housing 21 have a plurality of exhaust ports 65 .
- the exhaust ports 65 are arranged in a row, each spaced apart from another, and located at the back of the display unit 3 .
- the first to third heat-radiating blocks 51 a, 51 b and 51 c are provided, respectively, in the first to third discharge ports 62 a, 62 b and 62 c of the fan case 53 .
- the blocks 51 a, 51 b and 51 c have heat-radiating fins 67 each.
- the fins 67 are shaped like a flat plate.
- the fins 67 are made of metal that excels in thermal conductivity, such as aluminum alloy.
- the heat-radiating fins 67 are arranged are spaced apart, extending parallel to one another.
- the fins 67 are secured to the rims of the first to third discharge ports 62 a, 62 b and 62 c of the fan case 53 .
- the heat-radiating fins 67 of the first to third heat-radiating blocks 51 a, 51 b and 51 c oppose the exhaust ports 65 of the third housing 21 .
- the first to third heat-radiating blocks 51 a, 51 b and 51 c are arranged, surrounding the impeller 54 of the electric fan 50 at three sides of the fan case 53 .
- the cooling air discharged through the first to third discharge ports 62 a, 62 b and 62 c flows, passing through the gaps between the heat-radiating fins 67 of the first to third heat-radiating blocks 51 a, 51 b and 51 c.
- the circulation path 33 of the cooling unit 30 have two connection tubes 71 a and 71 b.
- the first connection tube 71 a connects the outlet port 40 of the rotary pump 31 and the coolant inlet port 68 of the heat-radiating portion 32 .
- the first connection tube 71 a first extends from the rotary pump 31 to the third hollow projection 8 c of the first housing 4 , then passes through the junction between the projection 8 c and the third housing 21 , and further extends into the coolant inlet port 68 of the heat-radiating portion 32 .
- the second connection tube 71 b connects the inlet port 39 of the rotary pump 31 and the coolant outlet port 69 of the heat-radiating portion 32 .
- the second connection tube 71 b first extends from the rotary pump 31 to the third hollow projection 8 c of the first housing 4 , then passes through the junction between the projection 8 c and the third housing 21 , and finally extends into the coolant outlet port 69 of the heat-radiating portion 32 .
- the first and second connection tubes 71 a and 71 b are flexible, both made of rubber or synthetic resin. Therefore, they can deform to absorb the twisting of the circulation path 33 , which takes place when the positional relation between the rotary pump 31 and the heat-radiating portion 32 changes as the third housing 21 is rotated.
- the liquid coolant fills the pump chamber 38 of the rotary pump 31 , the tube 52 of the heat-radiating portion 32 , and the circulation path 33 .
- the liquid coolant is, for example, an antifreeze liquid prepared by adding ethylene glycol solution and, if necessary, corrosion inhibitor to water.
- the liquid coolant absorbs heat from the IC chip 13 as it flows in the pump chamber 38 of the rotary pump 31 .
- the liquid coolant acts as a medium that transfers the heat of the IC chip 13 to the heat-radiating portion 32 in the present embodiment.
- the tube 52 of the heat-radiating portion 32 is composed of an upstream tube 73 a and a downstream tube 73 b.
- the upstream tube 73 a comprises the coolant inlet port 68 at one end and an outlet port 74 at the other end.
- the upstream tube 73 a is bent in the form of L, passing through the heat-radiating fins 67 of the first heat-radiating block 51 a and through the heat-radiating fins 67 of the second heat-radiating block 51 b.
- the downstream tube 73 b comprises the coolant outlet port 69 at one end and an inlet port 75 at the other end.
- the downstream tube 73 b extends substantially straight, passing through the heat-radiating fins 67 of the third heat-radiating block 51 c.
- a reserve tank 80 is provided between the upstream tube 73 a and the downstream tube 73 b, to temporarily contain the liquid coolant.
- the reserve tank 80 is incorporated in the third housing 21 and located between the second heat-radiating block 51 b of the heat-radiating portion 32 and the end wall 21 f of the third housing 21 .
- the tank 80 is rectangular shaped like a flat box, generally extending in the widthwise direction of the third housing 21 .
- the reserve tank 80 is secured to the bottom wall 21 b of the third housing 21 or the heat-radiating portion 32 .
- the outlet port 74 of the upstream tube 73 a and the inlet port 75 of the downstream tube 73 b open to the interior of the reserve tank 80 .
- the liquid coolant contained in the reserve tank 80 can flow into the inlet port 75 of the downstream tube 73 b.
- the inlet port 75 of the downstream tube 73 b is positioned at the center part of the reserve tank 80 .
- the inlet port 75 of the downstream tube 73 b is located near the intersection P of two diagonals G 1 and G 2 , each connecting the opposite corners of the tank 80 .
- the inlet port 75 therefore lies below the surface level L of the liquid coolant stored in the reserve tank 80 and remains immersed in the liquid coolant.
- the liquid crystal display panel 14 provided in the second housing 15 is electrically connected by a cable 83 to the printed circuit board 10 incorporated in the first housing 4 .
- the cable 83 extends from the liquid crystal display panel 14 , passes through the junction between the hollow projection 17 a of the second housing 15 and the recess 25 a of the third housing 21 , and extends into the third housing 21 .
- the cable 83 passes between the first heat-radiating block 51 a and side wall 21 c and extends into the first housing 4 through the junction between the first recess 22 a of the third housing 21 and the first hollow projection 8 a of the first housing 4 .
- IC chip 13 of the CPU 11 generates heat while the portable computer 1 is being used.
- the heat that the IC chip 13 generates is transmitted to the pump housing 35 because the IC chip 13 is thermally connected to the heat-receiving surface 42 of the pump housing 35 .
- the pump housing 35 has the pump chamber 38 , which is filled with the liquid coolant. The liquid coolant absorbs most of the heat provided to the pump housing 35 from the IC chip 13 .
- the liquid coolant When the impeller 34 of the rotary pump 31 rotates, the liquid coolant is forced from the pump chamber 38 through the outlet port 40 . The coolant flows into the heat-radiating portion 32 through the first connection tube 71 a. Thus, the liquid coolant circulates between the pump chamber 38 and the heat-radiating portion 32 .
- the liquid coolant heated by virtue of the heat exchange in the pump chamber 38 is supplied to the upstream tube 73 a of the heat-radiating portion 32 .
- the liquid coolant flows through the upstream tube 73 a.
- the coolant heated further flows from the outlet port 74 of the upstream tube 73 a into the reserve tank 80 .
- the liquid coolant flowing through the upstream tube 73 a may contain bubbles. In this case, the bubbles are removed from the coolant in the reserve tank 80 .
- the liquid coolant that is temporarily stored in the reserve tank 80 is drawn into the inlet port 75 of the downstream tube 73 b.
- the liquid coolant then flows from the downstream tube 73 b into the second connection tube 71 b.
- the upstream tube 73 a and downstream tube 73 b, in which the liquid coolant flows, are thermally connected to the heat-radiating fins 67 of the first to third heat-radiating blocks 51 a, 51 b and 51 c.
- the heat of the IC chip 13 absorbed in the liquid coolant, is therefore transmitted to the heat-radiating fins 67 as the liquid coolant flows through the upstream tube 73 a and downstream tube 73 b.
- the first to third heat-radiating blocks 51 a, 51 b and 51 c are located at the three discharge ports 62 a, 62 b and 62 c of the electric fan 50 , respectively, and surround the impeller 54 at three sides of the fan case 53 .
- the cooling air discharged via the discharge ports 62 a, 62 b and 62 c passes between the heat-radiating fins 67 .
- the cooling air is then applied to the first and second tubes 73 a and 71 b. As a result, the cooling air takes away the heat transmitted from the IC chip 13 to the heat-radiating fins 67 and the first and second tubes 73 a and 73 b.
- the liquid coolant is cooled because of the heat exchange performed in the heat-radiating portion 32 .
- the coolant thus cooled flows back into the pump chamber 38 of the rotary pump 31 through the second connection tube 71 b.
- the coolant repeats absorption of the heat of the IC chip 13 . It is then supplied to the heat-radiating portion 32 .
- the liquid coolant transfers the heat of the IC chip 13 to the heat-radiating portion 32 .
- the heat is released outside the portable computer 1 , from the heat-radiating portion 32 .
- the heat-radiating portion 32 is provided in the support unit 20 coupling the display unit 3 to the main unit 2 . Namely, the heat-radiating portion 32 is remote from the main unit 2 and the display unit 3 . Therefore, the heat released from the heat-radiating portion 32 does not accumulate in either the first housing 4 of the main unit 2 or the second housing 15 of the display unit 2 . This controls the increase in the temperature in the first housing 4 and second housing 15 .
- the printed circuit board 10 and liquid crystal display panel 14 which are provided in the first and second housing 4 and 15 , respectively, experience minor thermal influences.
- the printed circuit board 10 can be prevented from being deformed, and the liquid crystal display panel 14 is prevented from being degraded in performance.
- the third housing 21 having the heat-radiating portion 32 gradually inclines as it is moved forward from the rear edge of the first housing 4 after the display unit 3 has been rotated to the third position.
- the back plate 17 of the second housing 15 moves away from the bottom wall 21 b of the third housing 21 , opening the intake port 63 b ( FIG. 12 ) made in the bottom plate 21 b.
- Both intake ports 63 a and 63 b of the third housing 21 are thereby exposed. Air can therefore flow into the electric fan 50 through the intake ports 63 a and 63 b.
- the first to third heat-radiating blocks 51 a, 51 b and 51 c can therefore be cooled with the cooling air at high efficiency.
- the third housing 21 of the support unit 20 solely supports the display unit 2 .
- a greater part of the third housing 21 provides a space for accommodating the cooling unit 30 . Therefore, the electric fan 50 can be a large one that excels in air-supplying ability, and first to third heat-radiating blocks 51 a, 51 b and 51 c can be large enough to increase the heat-radiating area of each fin 67 ( FIG. 8 ). This can enhance the efficiency of cooling the CPU 11 and ultimately achieves more reliable cooling of the CPU 11 .
- a heat-receiving portion may be provided, independently of the rotary pump, though the rotary pump 31 functions as heat-receiving portion as well in the above-described embodiment.
- the medium for transferring heat is not limited to a liquid that circulates between the heat-receiving portion and the heat-radiating portion.
- at least one heat pipe may transfer the heat of the heat-generating component directly to the heat-radiating portion.
Abstract
An electronic apparatus includes a main unit, display unit and support unit. The main unit has a heat-receiving portion thermally connected to a heat-generating component. The display unit is separated from the main unit. The support unit is coupled to the main unit and display unit. The support unit includes a heat-radiating portion to cool a liquid coolant, and a reserve tank to temporarily store the liquid coolant. The liquid coolant absorbs heat produced by the heat-generating component and transferred by the heat-receiving portion. The liquid coolant is circulated between the heat-receiving portion and the heat-radiating portion.
Description
- This application is based upon and claims the benefit of priority from prior Japanese Patent Application No. 2003-147805, filed May 26, 2003, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.
- 1. Field
- The present invention relates to an electronic apparatus having heat-generating components such as a semiconductor package and a chip set. Particularly, the invention relates to a structure that cools heat-generating components.
- 2. Description of the Related Art
- A CPU is incorporated in, for example, notebook-type portable computers. The heat that the CPU generates while operating increases as its data-processing speed rises or as it performs more and more functions. The higher the temperature of the CPU, the less efficiently it operates. To cool the CPU, so-called “cooling system of liquid cooling type” have been developed in recent years. The cooling system uses a liquid coolant having a larger thermal conductivity constant than air.
- Jpn. Pat. Appln. KOKAI Publication No. 7-142886 discloses a cooling system of liquid cooling type, configured for use in portable computers that comprises a main unit and a display unit. The cooling system comprises a heat-receiving header, heat-radiating header, and two tubes. The heat-receiving header is provided in the main unit and thermally connected to the CPU incorporated in the main unit. The heat-radiating header is provided in the display unit or in the main unit along with the heat-receiving header. If the heat-radiating header is provided in the display unit, the heat-radiating header lies adjacent to the display device incorporated in the display unit. Both tubes extend from the main unit to the display unit to circulate the liquid coolant between the heat-receiving header and the heat-radiating header.
- In this cooling system, the liquid coolant absorbs the heat of the CPU in the heat-receiving header. In other words, the liquid coolant is heated in the heat-receiving header. The heated liquid coolant is supplied to the heat-radiating header via the first tube. As the coolant passes through the heat-radiating header, it releases the heat of the CPU. That is, the liquid coolant is cooled in the heat-radiating header. The cooled coolant is supplied back to the heat-receiving header via the second tube and absorbs the heat of the CPU. As the liquid coolant circulates, heat is transferred from the CPU to the heat-radiating header, which radiates the heat. Thus, the heat is released from the display unit or the main unit.
- If the heat-radiating header that radiates the heat of the CPU is provided in the display unit, the heat-radiating header is adjacent to the display device incorporated in the display unit. The heat emanating from the heat-radiating header inevitably heats the display device. Consequently, the temperature of the display device may rise above the maximum use temperature. If this happens, the images that display device displays will be degraded in quality.
- The heat-radiating header may be provided in the main unit. If this is the case, the heat emanating from the heat-radiating header accumulates in the main unit. When the temperature in the main unit rises, the circuit components and the disk drive, which are provided in the main unit, will be heated to high temperatures. The temperature of the circuit components, for example, may rise above their maximum thermal threshold. If this occurs, the circuit components may be degraded in performance or may undergo thermal breakdown.
- U.S. Pat. No. 6,519,147 discloses a liquid-cooling system for use in portable computers having a body part and a display part. The cooling system comprises a heat-receiving head and a tube. The heat-receiving head is incorporated in the body part of the computer and connected to heat-generating components such as a CPU and a chip set. The tube is filled with liquid coolant and connected to the heat-receiving head. The tube extending between the body part and the display part.
- The display part has a liquid crystal display panel and a housing containing the panel. The tube extends into the housing and lies in the gap between the liquid crystal display panel and the back of the housing. The tube meanders on the back of the housing, thus contacting the housing.
- In this liquid-cooling system, the liquid coolant is heated as heat exchange is performed in the heat-receiving head. The liquid coolant heated flows in the tube toward the display part. As the liquid coolant flows through the tube, it transmits the heat of the heat-generating components to the housing. Therefore, the heat diffuses in the housing and is radiated from the entire back of the housing.
- In the cooling systems, the liquid coolant heated in the heat-receiving header is led into the tube, raising the surface temperature of the tube. The tube is made of material having high heat-radiating property because it transmits the heat of the liquid coolant to the housing. The liquid crystal panel is liable to the heat emanating from the tube. When the panel is heated to high temperatures, the liquid crystal molecules cannot be oriented as is desired. In consequence, the images that the liquid crystal panel displays will be degraded in quality.
- The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of the specification, illustrate presently preferred embodiments of the invention, and together with the general description given above and the detailed description of the preferred embodiments given below, serve to explain the principles of the invention.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an exemplary portable computer according to an embodiment of this invention, showing the display unit rotated to the is second position; -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the portable computer ofFIG. 1 , depicting the positional relation the display unit has with the support unit when it is rotated to the second position; -
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the portable computer ofFIG. 1 , showing the display unit rotated to the third position; -
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the portable computer ofFIG. 1 , depicting the positional relation the display unit has with the support unit while it is rotated to the third position; -
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the portable computer ofFIG. 1 , representing the positional relation the display unit has with the support unit when it is moved to the third position; -
FIG. 6 is a side view of the portable computer ofFIG. 1 , illustrating the positional relation the display unit has with the support unit when it is moved to the third position; -
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the portable computer ofFIG. 1 , showing the display unit rotated to the first position; -
FIG. 8 is a sectional view of the portable computer, illustrating the positional relation between the heat-receiving portion provided in the main unit, the heat-radiating portion provided in the support unit and the circulation path for circulating liquid coolant between the heat-receiving and heat-radiating headers; -
FIG. 9 is a plan view of an exemplary rotary pump incorporated in the portable computer; -
FIG. 10 is a sectional view representing the positional relation that the rotary pump and the CPU have in the portable computer; -
FIG. 11 is a plan view the cooling unit incorporated in the portable computer; -
FIG. 12 is a plan view showing an exemplary cooling unit incorporated in the third housing; -
FIG. 13 is a graph showing a relation between the size of the opening of a discharge port and the amount and pressure in and at which cooling air is applied through discharge port, said opening extending around the axis of rotation of an impeller; and -
FIG. 14 is a sectional view of the reserve tank provided in the portable computer according to the embodiment of this invention. - An embodiment of this invention will be described, with reference to FIGS. 1 to 14.
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FIGS. 1-7 illustrate aportable computer 1, or an electronic apparatus according to the present invention. Theportable computer 1 comprises amain unit 2 and adisplay unit 3. Themain unit 2 has afirst housing 4 that is shaped like a flat box. Thefirst housing 4 supports akeyboard 5. The front half of the upper surface of thefirst housing 4 is apalm rest 6, on which the user or thecomputer 1 may place his or her palms while operating thekeyboard 5. - The rear edge of the
first housing 4 has acoupling seat 7. Thecoupling seat 7 extends in the widthwise direction of thefirst housing 4 and protrudes upwards to a level higher than the upper surface of thefirst housing 4 and thekeyboard 5. Threehollow projections coupling seat 7. The firsthollow projection 8 a projects upwards from one end of theseat 7. The secondhollow projection 8 b projects upwards from the other end of theseat 7. The thirdhollow projection 8 c projects upwards from the middle part of theseat 7 and is located between the first and secondhollow projections - As illustrated in
FIGS. 1, 6 and 8, thefirst housing 4 contains a printedcircuit board 10. The printedcircuit board 10 has aCPU 11 on its upper surface. TheCPU 11, which is a heat-generating component deployed within a BGA-type semiconductor package for example. Located in the rear part of thefirst housing 4, theCPU 11 has abase substrate 12 and anIC chip 13. TheIC chip 13 is mounted on the center part of thebase substrate 12. In general, the amount of heat produced by theCPU 11 is correlated to its operational speed. Therefore, theIC chip 13 should be cooled to maintain operational stability. - The
display unit 3 is an independent component, separated from themain unit 2. Thedisplay unit 3 comprises a display device (e.g., liquid crystal display panel) 14 and asecond housing 15. The liquidcrystal display panel 14, or any other type of display device, has ascreen 14 a that displays images. Thesecond housing 15 is shaped like a flat box and has almost the same size as thefirst housing 4. Thesecond housing 15 contains the liquidcrystal display panel 14. It has arectangular opening 16 in its front. Through theopening 16, thescreen 14 a of the liquidcrystal display panel 14 is exposed outside thesecond housing 15. - As
FIGS. 2 and 6 depicts, thesecond housing 15 has aback plate 17. Theback plate 17 is provided on the back of the liquidcrystal display panel 14. AsFIG. 8 shows, theback plate 17 has a pair ofhollow parts hollow parts second housing 15, They are spaced apart in the widthwise direction of thesecond housing 15 and project toward the back of thesecond housing 15. - As is illustrated in FIGS. 4 to 8, the
portable computer 1 has asupport unit 20. Thesupport unit 20 has athird housing 21. Thethird housing 21 is shaped like a flat box, comprising atop wall 21 a, abottom wall 21 b, left andright side walls end walls top wall 21 a and thebottom wall 21 b are opposite of each other. Theside walls end walls top wall 21 a to the corresponding edges of thebottom wall 21 b. Thethird housing 21 has a smaller width than the first andsecond housings - As seen from
FIGS. 7 and 8 , one horizontal edge of thethird housing 21 has threerecesses second recesses third housing 21 and aligned with the first and secondhollow projections hollow projections second recesses third recess 22 c lies between the first andsecond recesses hollow projection 8 c. The thirdhollow projection 8 c protrudes into thethird recess 22 c. - A pair of first hinges 23 a and 23 b couple the horizontal edge of the
third housing 21 to thecoupling seat 7 of thefirst housing 4. One of the first hinges, 23 a, extends between the first hollow projection Sa of theseat 7 and thethird housing 21. The otherfirst hinge 23 b extends between the secondhollow projection 8 b of theseat 7 and thethird housing 21. The first hinges 23 a and 23 b have a common horizontal axis X1 that extends in the widthwise direction of thefirst housing 4. The horizontal edge of thethird housing 21 can rotate around the axis X1 with respect to thecoupling seat 7 of thefirst housing 4. - As
FIG. 8 shows, the other horizontal edge of thethird housing 21 has tworecesses recesses third housing 21 and aligned with thehollow projections second housing 15. Thehollow projections recesses - A pair of second hinges 26 a and 26 b couple the other horizontal edge of the
third housing 21 to theback plate 17 of thesecond housing 15. One of the second hinges, 26 a, extends between thehollow projection 17 a of thesecond housing 15 and thethird housing 21. The othersecond hinge 26 b extends between thehollow projection 17 b of thesecond housing 15 and thethird housing 21. The second hinges 26 a and 26 b have a common horizontal axis X2 that extends in the widthwise direction of thethird housing 21. The other horizontal edge of thethird housing 21 can rotate around the axis X2 with respect to theback plate 17 of thesecond housing 15. - That is, the
third housing 21 can rotate between a position where it overlaps theback plate 17 of thesecond housing 15 and a position where it is remote from theback plate 17. Thethird housing 21 can be held at these positions, owing to the braking forces of the second hinges 26 a and 26 b. - Thus, the
support unit 20 couples thedisplay unit 3 to themain unit 20 allowing thedisplay unit 3 to rotate independently of thesupport unit 20. More specifically, thedisplay unit 3 can rotate between the first and second positions, while overlapping thesupport unit 20.FIG. 7 shows thedisplay unit 3 rotated to the first position. As seen fromFIG. 7 , thedisplay unit 3 lies on themain unit 2, covering thekeyboard 5 andpalm rest 6 from above, as long as it remains at the first position.FIG. 1 shows thedisplay unit 3 rotated to the second position. At the second position, thedisplay unit 3 stands upright at the rear edge of themain unit 2, exposing thekeyboard 5,palm rest 6 andscreen 14 a. - The user of the
computer 1 may rotate thedisplay unit 3 upwards to any position between the first and second position. In this case, theback plate 17 of thesecond housing 15 moves away from thesupport unit 20. As a result, thedisplay unit 3 moves to a third position as is illustrated inFIG. 6 . At the third position, thedisplay unit 3 stands up, more forwards a little than at the second position. Thus, thedisplay unit 3 can be moved in a generally lateral direction over themain unit 2 by changing the angle at which thesupport unit 20 stands. The support unit generally remains in a raised orientation at the back of thedisplay unit 3 when in the second or third positions. Once thedisplay unit 3 has reached the third position, the housing of thesupport unit 20, i.e.,third housing 21, gradually inclines upwards as it moves forward from the rear edge of thefirst housing 4. - As is depicted in
FIGS. 4 and 8 , theportable computer 1 incorporates acooling unit 30 that Is designed to cool theCPU 11 with liquid coolant. The coolingunit 30 comprises arotary pump 31, a heat-radiatingportion 32, and acirculation path 33. - The
rotary pump 31 functions as heat-receiving portion as well, to receiving the heat that theCPU 11 generates while operating. Thepump 31 is provided in thefirst housing 4 and mounted on the upper surface of the printedcircuit board 10. AsFIG. 10 shows, therotary pump 31 comprises animpeller 34, apump housing 35 and aflat motor 36. Theflat motor 36 starts driving theimpeller 34 when the power switch on theportable computer 1 is turned on or when the temperature of theCPU 11 rises to a preset thermal threshold value. - The
pump housing 35 contains theimpeller 34. Thepump housing 35 is shaped like a flat box and larger than theCPU 11. It is made of material excelling in thermal conductivity, such as aluminum alloy. Thepump housing 35 has abottom wall 37 a, atop wall 37 b, and fourside walls 37 c. The wails 37 a, 37 b and 37 c define apump chamber 38, in which theimpeller 34 is located. The lower surface of thebottom wall 37 a of thepump housing 35 is flat, serving as heat-receivingsurface 42. The heat-receivingsurface 42 is large, covering theCPU 11 from above. - As illustrated in
FIG. 9 , thepump housing 35 has aninlet port 39 and anoutlet port 40 Theports pump chamber 38 and protrude From one of theside walls 37 c toward the back of thefirst housing 4. - The
pump housing 35 has fourlegs 43. Thelegs 43 are provided at the four corners of thepump housing 34 and project downwards from the heat-receivingsurface 42.Screws 44 fasten thelegs 43 to the upper surface of the printedcircuit board 10. Since thelegs 43 are so fastened to theboard 10, thepump housing 35 overlaps theCPU 11 and the center part of the heat-receivingsurface 42 is thermally coupled to theIC chip 13 of theCPU 11. - The
third housing 21 of thesupport unit 20 contains the heat-radiatingportion 32 of the coolingunit 30. AsFIGS. 8, 11 and 12 shows, the heat-radiatingportion 32 comprises anelectric fan 50, first to third heat-radiatingblocks tube 52. - The
electric fan 50 has afan case 53 and acentrifugal impeller 54. Thefan case 53 is made of material with a high thermal conductivity constant, such as aluminum alloy. Thefan case 53 comprises a rectangularmain part 55 and acover 56. Themain part 55 has aside wall 58 and a pair ofbosses side wall 58 rises from one edge of themain part 55. Thebosses main part 55. Thecover 56 is secured to theside wall 58 andbosses side wall 58 and the tops ofbosses - The
main part 55 supports theimpeller 54, which is interposed between themain part 55 and thecover 56. A flat motor (not shown) starts driving theimpeller 54 when the power switch on theportable computer 1 is turned on or when the temperature of theCPU 11 rises to a preset thermal threshold value. - The
fan case 53 has twosuction ports third discharge ports suction ports cover 56 and themain part 55. They oppose each other, across theimpeller 54. - As seen from
FIG. 8 , thefirst discharge port 62 a lies between oneboss 59 a, on the one hand, and theside wall 58 of themain part 55, on the other. Thesecond discharge port 62 b lies between thebosses third discharge port 62 c lies between the oneboss 59 b, on the one hand, andside wall 58 of themain part 55, on the other. Stated in another way, thefirst discharge port 62 a and thethird discharge port 62 c are positioned on opposite sides of theimpeller 54, and thesecond discharge port 62 b faces theside wall 58 across theimpeller 54. - Made in three sides of the
fan case 53, the first tothird discharge ports impeller 54. Hence, thedischarge ports axis 01 of rotation of theimpeller 54. Thus, theports axis 01 through a larger angle of rotation than in the conventional cooling systems. - When the
impeller 54 is driven, air flows into thefan case 53 through thesuction ports fan case 53, the air flows to the center part of theimpeller 54 and further flows from the periphery of theimpeller 54. Finally, the air is expelled from thefan case 53 through the first tothird discharge ports fan case 53 of theelectric fan 50. -
FIG. 13 illustrates a relation between the size of the opening of a discharge port and the amount and pressure in and at which cooling air is applied through discharge port, said opening extending around the axis of rotation of an impeller. As line A shows, the pressure at which the cooling air is applied through the discharge port remains unchanged, regardless of the size of the opening of the port. As line B indicates, the amount in which the cooling air is applied through the discharge port increases in proportion to the size of the opening of the port. - As specified above and shown in
FIG. 8 , theelectric fan 50 has threedischarge ports fan case 53. Hence, thefan 50 can apply cooling air through theports ports 62 a to 62 c define an elongate opening extending around theaxis 01 of rotation of theimpeller 54 through an angle equal to or greater than 190°. - As shown in
FIGS. 8 and 12 , screws fasten thefan case 53 of theelectric fan 50 to thebottom wall 21 b of thethird housing 21. Thetop wall 21 a andbottom wall 21 b of thethird housing 21 haveintake ports 63 a and 63h, respectively. Theintake ports suction ports fan case 53 and have a larger opening than thesuction ports mesh guards 64 cover theintake ports intake ports - As illustrated in detail in
FIG. 8 , the first andthird discharge ports fan case 53 oppose theside walls third housing 21, respectively. Thesecond discharge port 62 b of thefan case 53 opposes theend wall 21e of thethird housing 21. Theside walls third housing 21 have a plurality ofexhaust ports 65. Theexhaust ports 65 are arranged in a row, each spaced apart from another, and located at the back of thedisplay unit 3. - The first to third heat-radiating
blocks third discharge ports fan case 53. Theblocks fins 67 each. Thefins 67 are shaped like a flat plate. Thefins 67 are made of metal that excels in thermal conductivity, such as aluminum alloy. The heat-radiatingfins 67 are arranged are spaced apart, extending parallel to one another. Thefins 67 are secured to the rims of the first tothird discharge ports fan case 53. The heat-radiatingfins 67 of the first to third heat-radiatingblocks exhaust ports 65 of thethird housing 21. - The first to third heat-radiating
blocks impeller 54 of theelectric fan 50 at three sides of thefan case 53. The cooling air discharged through the first tothird discharge ports fins 67 of the first to third heat-radiatingblocks - The
tube 52 of the heat-radiatingportion 32 is made of metal that excels in thermal conductivity, such as aluminum alloy. As seen fromFIGS. 8 and 11 , thetube 52 extends through the center parts of the heat-radiatingfins 67 of the first to third heat-radiatingblocks fins 67. Thetube 52 has acoolant inlet port 68 and acoolant outlet port 69. Theports first housing 4 and thethird housing 21. - As
FIGS. 8-12 depict, thecirculation path 33 of the coolingunit 30 have twoconnection tubes first connection tube 71 a connects theoutlet port 40 of therotary pump 31 and thecoolant inlet port 68 of the heat-radiatingportion 32. Thefirst connection tube 71 a first extends from therotary pump 31 to the thirdhollow projection 8 c of thefirst housing 4, then passes through the junction between theprojection 8 c and thethird housing 21, and further extends into thecoolant inlet port 68 of the heat-radiatingportion 32. - The
second connection tube 71 b connects theinlet port 39 of therotary pump 31 and thecoolant outlet port 69 of the heat-radiatingportion 32. Thesecond connection tube 71 b first extends from therotary pump 31 to the thirdhollow projection 8 c of thefirst housing 4, then passes through the junction between theprojection 8 c and thethird housing 21, and finally extends into thecoolant outlet port 69 of the heat-radiatingportion 32. - The first and
second connection tubes circulation path 33, which takes place when the positional relation between therotary pump 31 and the heat-radiatingportion 32 changes as thethird housing 21 is rotated. - The liquid coolant fills the
pump chamber 38 of therotary pump 31, thetube 52 of the heat-radiatingportion 32, and thecirculation path 33. The liquid coolant is, for example, an antifreeze liquid prepared by adding ethylene glycol solution and, if necessary, corrosion inhibitor to water. The liquid coolant absorbs heat from theIC chip 13 as it flows in thepump chamber 38 of therotary pump 31. Thus, the liquid coolant acts as a medium that transfers the heat of theIC chip 13 to the heat-radiatingportion 32 in the present embodiment. - As illustrated in
FIGS. 8 and 11 , thetube 52 of the heat-radiatingportion 32 is composed of anupstream tube 73 a and adownstream tube 73 b. Theupstream tube 73 a comprises thecoolant inlet port 68 at one end and anoutlet port 74 at the other end. Theupstream tube 73 a is bent in the form of L, passing through the heat-radiatingfins 67 of the first heat-radiatingblock 51 a and through the heat-radiatingfins 67 of the second heat-radiatingblock 51 b. Thedownstream tube 73 b comprises thecoolant outlet port 69 at one end and aninlet port 75 at the other end. Thedownstream tube 73 b extends substantially straight, passing through the heat-radiatingfins 67 of the third heat-radiatingblock 51 c. - A
reserve tank 80 is provided between theupstream tube 73 a and thedownstream tube 73 b, to temporarily contain the liquid coolant. Thereserve tank 80 is incorporated in thethird housing 21 and located between the second heat-radiatingblock 51 b of the heat-radiatingportion 32 and theend wall 21 f of thethird housing 21. According to one embodiment, thetank 80 is rectangular shaped like a flat box, generally extending in the widthwise direction of thethird housing 21. Thereserve tank 80 is secured to thebottom wall 21 b of thethird housing 21 or the heat-radiatingportion 32. - The
outlet port 74 of theupstream tube 73 a and theinlet port 75 of thedownstream tube 73 b open to the interior of thereserve tank 80. Thus, the liquid coolant contained in thereserve tank 80 can flow into theinlet port 75 of thedownstream tube 73 b. Theinlet port 75 of thedownstream tube 73 b is positioned at the center part of thereserve tank 80. Hence, as shown inFIG. 14 , theinlet port 75 of thedownstream tube 73 b is located near the intersection P of two diagonals G1 and G2, each connecting the opposite corners of thetank 80. Theinlet port 75 therefore lies below the surface level L of the liquid coolant stored in thereserve tank 80 and remains immersed in the liquid coolant. - As
FIG. 8 shows, the liquidcrystal display panel 14 provided in thesecond housing 15 is electrically connected by acable 83 to the printedcircuit board 10 incorporated in thefirst housing 4. Thecable 83 extends from the liquidcrystal display panel 14, passes through the junction between thehollow projection 17 a of thesecond housing 15 and therecess 25 a of thethird housing 21, and extends into thethird housing 21. In thethird housing 21, thecable 83 passes between the first heat-radiatingblock 51 a andside wall 21 c and extends into thefirst housing 4 through the junction between thefirst recess 22 a of thethird housing 21 and the firsthollow projection 8 a of thefirst housing 4. - In summary, as shown in
FIGS. 8-12 ,IC chip 13 of theCPU 11 generates heat while theportable computer 1 is being used. The heat that theIC chip 13 generates is transmitted to thepump housing 35 because theIC chip 13 is thermally connected to the heat-receivingsurface 42 of thepump housing 35. Thepump housing 35 has thepump chamber 38, which is filled with the liquid coolant. The liquid coolant absorbs most of the heat provided to thepump housing 35 from theIC chip 13. - When the
impeller 34 of therotary pump 31 rotates, the liquid coolant is forced from thepump chamber 38 through theoutlet port 40. The coolant flows into the heat-radiatingportion 32 through thefirst connection tube 71 a. Thus, the liquid coolant circulates between thepump chamber 38 and the heat-radiatingportion 32. - More specifically, the liquid coolant heated by virtue of the heat exchange in the
pump chamber 38 is supplied to theupstream tube 73 a of the heat-radiatingportion 32. The liquid coolant flows through theupstream tube 73 a. The coolant heated further flows from theoutlet port 74 of theupstream tube 73 a into thereserve tank 80. The liquid coolant flowing through theupstream tube 73 a may contain bubbles. In this case, the bubbles are removed from the coolant in thereserve tank 80. The liquid coolant that is temporarily stored in thereserve tank 80 is drawn into theinlet port 75 of thedownstream tube 73 b. The liquid coolant then flows from thedownstream tube 73 b into thesecond connection tube 71 b. - The
upstream tube 73 a anddownstream tube 73 b, in which the liquid coolant flows, are thermally connected to the heat-radiatingfins 67 of the first to third heat-radiatingblocks IC chip 13, absorbed in the liquid coolant, is therefore transmitted to the heat-radiatingfins 67 as the liquid coolant flows through theupstream tube 73 a anddownstream tube 73 b. - The first to third heat-radiating
blocks discharge ports electric fan 50, respectively, and surround theimpeller 54 at three sides of thefan case 53. When theimpeller 54 rotates, the cooling air discharged via thedischarge ports fins 67. The cooling air is then applied to the first andsecond tubes IC chip 13 to the heat-radiatingfins 67 and the first andsecond tubes - The liquid coolant is cooled because of the heat exchange performed in the heat-radiating
portion 32. The coolant thus cooled flows back into thepump chamber 38 of therotary pump 31 through thesecond connection tube 71 b. The coolant repeats absorption of the heat of theIC chip 13. It is then supplied to the heat-radiatingportion 32. Thus, the liquid coolant transfers the heat of theIC chip 13 to the heat-radiatingportion 32. The heat is released outside theportable computer 1, from the heat-radiatingportion 32. - As shown in
FIGS. 4 and 5 , for this embodiment of theportable computer 1, the heat-radiatingportion 32 is provided in thesupport unit 20 coupling thedisplay unit 3 to themain unit 2. Namely, the heat-radiatingportion 32 is remote from themain unit 2 and thedisplay unit 3. Therefore, the heat released from the heat-radiatingportion 32 does not accumulate in either thefirst housing 4 of themain unit 2 or thesecond housing 15 of thedisplay unit 2. This controls the increase in the temperature in thefirst housing 4 andsecond housing 15. - Hence, the printed
circuit board 10 and liquidcrystal display panel 14, which are provided in the first andsecond housing circuit board 10 can be prevented from being deformed, and the liquidcrystal display panel 14 is prevented from being degraded in performance. - Further, no space needs to be provided in either the
first housing 4 or thesecond housing 15 to accommodate for thecooling unit 30. This helps to render the first andsecond housing - With the configuration described above, the
third housing 21 having the heat-radiatingportion 32 gradually inclines as it is moved forward from the rear edge of thefirst housing 4 after thedisplay unit 3 has been rotated to the third position. As a result, theback plate 17 of thesecond housing 15 moves away from thebottom wall 21 b of thethird housing 21, opening theintake port 63 b (FIG. 12 ) made in thebottom plate 21 b. Bothintake ports third housing 21 are thereby exposed. Air can therefore flow into theelectric fan 50 through theintake ports - This increases the amount of air supplied through the
discharge ports FIG. 8 ). The first to third heat-radiatingblocks - In addition, according to this embodiment of the invention, the
third housing 21 of thesupport unit 20 solely supports thedisplay unit 2. Thus, a greater part of thethird housing 21 provides a space for accommodating thecooling unit 30. Therefore, theelectric fan 50 can be a large one that excels in air-supplying ability, and first to third heat-radiatingblocks FIG. 8 ). This can enhance the efficiency of cooling theCPU 11 and ultimately achieves more reliable cooling of theCPU 11. - The present invention is not limited to the embodiment described above. Various changes and modifications can be made, without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. For example, a heat-receiving portion may be provided, independently of the rotary pump, though the
rotary pump 31 functions as heat-receiving portion as well in the above-described embodiment. - Furthermore, the medium for transferring heat is not limited to a liquid that circulates between the heat-receiving portion and the heat-radiating portion. Moreover, at least one heat pipe, for example, may transfer the heat of the heat-generating component directly to the heat-radiating portion.
- Additional advantages and modifications will readily occur to those skilled in the art. Therefore, the invention in its broader aspects is not limited to the specific details and representative embodiments shown and described herein. Accordingly, various modifications may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the general inventive concept as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims (19)
1-20. (canceled)
21. An electronic apparatus comprising:
a main unit including a heat-generating component and a heat-receiving portion thermally connected to the heat-generating component;
a display unit separated from the main unit, the display unit having a display device; and
a support unit including a first edge coupled to the main unit and a second edge coupled to the display unit, the support unit comprising a heat-radiating portion to radiate heat from a liquid coolant received from the main unit and a reserve tank to temporarily store the liquid coolant, the liquid coolant to absorb heat produced by the heat-generating component and transferred by the heat-receiving portion, the liquid coolant being adapted to circulate between the heat-receiving portion and the heat-radiating portion.
22. The electronic apparatus according to claim 21 , wherein the heat-radiating portion of the support unit comprises (i) a tube to convey the liquid coolant heated at the heat-receiving portion, and (ii) a plurality of heat-radiating fins coupled to the tube.
23. The electronic apparatus according to claim 22 , wherein the heat-radiating portion of the support unit further comprises a fan adapted to apply cooling air to the heat-radiating fins.
24. The electronic apparatus according to claim 23 , wherein the fan comprises a fan case and an impeller provided in the fan case, the fan case includes (i) a plurality of suction ports placed on opposite sides of the impeller, and (ii) a plurality of discharge ports.
25. The electronic apparatus according to claim 24 , wherein the plurality of heat-radiating fins are arranged at the discharge ports of the fan case.
26. The electronic apparatus according to claim 21 , wherein the heat-receiving portion includes a pump to convey the heated liquid coolant to the heat-radiating portion.
27. The electronic apparatus according to claim 21 , wherein the support unit includes a bottom wall, a top wall, and a pair of side walls extending between edges of the bottom wall and edges of the top wall, and the heat-radiating portion is provided in a region defined by the bottom wall, top wall and side walls.
28. The electronic apparatus according to claim 24 , wherein the support unit includes a bottom wall, a top wall each having an intake port being opposite one of the plurality of suction ports, and a pair of side walls extending between edges of the bottom wall and edges of the top wall, at least one of the side walls has a plurality of exhaust ports.
29. The electronic apparatus according to claim 28 , wherein the display unit is able to move between a first position where the display unit covers the main unit from above, a second position where the display unit is supporting in an upright orientation, and a third position where the display unit lies closer to the front of the main unit than at the second position, the support unit is in a raised orientation at the back of the display unit while the display unit remains at either the second position or the third position.
30. The electronic apparatus according to claim 29 , wherein the support unit inclines forward from the rear edge of the main unit and the intake ports of the support unit are exposed while the display unit is in the third position.
31. The electronic apparatus according to claim 21 , wherein the support unit contains the heat-radiating portion and the reserve tank.
32. An electronic apparatus comprising:
a main unit including a heat-generating component and a heat-receiving portion;
a display unit separated from the main unit, the display unit including a display device; and
a support unit including a first edge coupled to the main unit and a second edge coupled to the display unit, the support unit including (i) a heat-radiating portion to radiate heat from a liquid coolant received from the main unit and (ii) a reserve tank to store the liquid coolant, the liquid coolant to absorb heat produced by the heat-generating component and transferred by the heat-receiving portion, the liquid coolant being adapted to circulate between the heat-receiving portion and the heat-radiating portion.
33. The electronic apparatus according to claim 32 , wherein the heat-radiating portion of the support unit comprises (i) a tube to convey the liquid coolant heated at the heat-receiving portion, and (ii) a plurality of heat-radiating fins coupled to the tube.
34. The electronic apparatus according to claim 33 , wherein the heat-radiating portion of the support unit further comprises a fan adapted to apply cooling air to the heat-radiating fins.
35. The electronic apparatus according to claim 32 , wherein the heat-radiating portion of the support unit further comprises a fan.
36. The electronic apparatus according to claim 35 , wherein the fan comprises a fan case and an impeller provided in the fan case, the fan case includes (i) a plurality of suction ports placed on opposite sides of the impeller, and (ii) a plurality of discharge ports.
37. The electronic apparatus according to claim 33 , wherein the heat-receiving portion includes a pump to convey the heated liquid coolant to the heat-radiating portion.
38. The electronic apparatus according to claim 32 , wherein the display unit is able to move between a first position where the display unit covers the main unit from above, a second position where the display unit is supporting in an upright orientation, and a third position where the display unit lies closer to a front portion of the main unit than at the second position, the support unit is in a raised orientation at a back portion of the display unit while the display unit remains at either the second position or the third position.
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