Patent ID: 6108201
Filing Date: 2000-08-22
Classification: H05K

Abstract:
A fluid control apparatus for controlling a coolant flow between a spray plate and a printed circuit board carrying at least one component to be cooled, the fluid control apparatus comprising:(A) a coolant-tight spray module enclosure;(B) a shroud having a sidewall defining a spray cavity within the coolant-tight spray module enclosure, wherein the spray cavity is sized to enclose at least one generally conical spray of coolant mist discharged by at least one atomizer defined on a surface of the spray plate;(C) inlet passage means, defined in the shroud, for allowing vapor to enter the spray cavity for movement in a direction following the spray of coolant mist;(D) effluent passage means, defined in the shroud, for allowing vapor and coolant to leave the spray cavity; and(E) fastening means for maintaining the shroud in a position between the spray plate and printed circuit board adjacent to the at least one component to be cooled.