Patent ID: 7611276
Filing Date: 2009-11-03
Classification: F28F,G01K

Abstract:
1. A performance testing apparatus for a heat pipe and a supporting frame for positioning the testing apparatus comprising: an immovable portion having a first heating member located therein for heating an evaporating section of the heat pipe; a movable portion capable of moving relative to the immovable portion and having a second heating member located therein for heating the evaporating section of the heat pipe; a receiving structure being defined between the immovable portion and the movable portion for receiving the evaporating section of the heat pipe therein; at least one temperature sensor being attached to at least one of the immovable portion and the movable portion for thermally contacting the evaporating section of heat pipe in the receiving structure for detecting temperature of the evaporating section of the heat pipe; an enclosure enclosing the immovable portion and the movable portion therein and having sidewalls thereof slidably contacting at least one of the immovable portion and the movable portion; and a supporting frame having a seat for locating the testing apparatus at a required position; wherein the receiving structure is a channel defined between the immovable portion and the movable portion, and wherein the at least one temperature sensor has a portion thereof exposed to the channel to detect the temperature of the heat pipe; and wherein the seat has a first plate to have the immovable portion located thereon, and wherein the supporting frame comprises a second plate located above the movable portion and supported by a plurality rods extending from the first plate.