Patent ID: 8228675
Filing Date: 2012-07-24
Classification: F04D,F28F,H01L

Abstract:
1. An apparatus comprising: a heat conducting structure having a first surface and a second surface, wherein the first surface is adaptable to be in thermal contact with a thermal load; and a heat transfer structure immersed in a surrounding medium, the heat transfer structure having a third surface substantially parallel to the second surface of the heat conducting structure, said heat transfer structure being coupled to said heat conducting structure using a gas bearing structure, the gas bearing structure configured to cause a gas filled gap region to form between said second surface and said third surface at least in part responsive to a motion of said heat transfer structure, and wherein the heat transfer structure is supported by the gas filled gap region during operation of the apparatus, said gas filled gap region having a substantially low thermal resistance, and said heat transfer structure being movable relative to said heat conducting structure.