Patent ID: 6172871
Filing Date: 2001-01-09
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A portable data processing system for improving cooling of a microprocessor included within said system, said portable data processing system including a base housing for housing a CPU and a display housing coupled to said base housing utilizing a hinge means, comprising:a heat sink formed from a highly conductive composite material within said base housing;a fan associated with said heat sink for dissipating heat therefrom;a heat dissipater formed from a highly conductive composite material within said display housing;said heat sink coupled to said heat dissipater utilizing a heat pipe, wherein heat is transferred from said heat sink to said heat dissipater utilizing said heat pipe;a spreader plate coupled to said heat sink for dissipating heat from said heat sink, said heat pipe being coupled to spreader plate for removing heat from said spreader plate to said dissipater plate in said display housing;a docking station for receiving said portable data processing system, said docking station including a heat probe protruding from said docking station, said heat probe being formed from a highly conductive composite material; andsaid heat sink included within said portable data processing system for receiving said heat probe when said portable data processing system is coupled to said docking station.