Patent ID: 7527426
Filing Date: 2009-05-05
Classification: F28F,G01K

Abstract:
1. A performance testing apparatus for a heat pipe comprising: an immovable portion having a cooling structure defined therein for cooling the heat pipe requiring test; a movable portion capable of moving relative to the immovable portion; a receiving structure being located between the immovable portion and the movable portion for receiving the heat pipe therein; a concavo-convex cooperating structure defined in the immovable portion and the movable portion for avoiding the movable portion from deviating from the immovable portion to ensure the receiving structure being capable of receiving the heat pipe precisely; and at least a temperature sensor being attached to at least one of the immovable portion and the movable portion for thermally contacting the heat pipe in the receiving structure to detect temperature of the heat pipe; and an enclosure enclosing the immovable portion and the movable portions therein, and defining a space for movement of the movable portion relative to the immovable portion.