Patent Publication Number: US-10772187-B2

Title: Electronic equipment and electronic device

Description:
This application is based upon and claims the benefit of priority from Japanese Patent Application No. 2018-030924, filed on Feb. 23, 2018, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein in its entirety by reference. 
     TECHNICAL FIELD 
     The present invention relates to electronic equipment and the like, and relates to a technique for electronic equipment and the like which cool a heating element, for example. 
     BACKGROUND ART 
     In recent years, an information processing amount is increasing, accompanied by development of technology such as a cloud service. In order to process such an enormous amount of information, a calculation amount of a heating element such as a central processing unit (CPU) and a multi-chip module (MCM) tends to increase. Therefore, an amount of heat generation of these heating elements also tends to increase. Accompanied by this tendency, an effort to more efficiently cool a heating element is being carried out every day. 
     As a cooling technique of a heating element, electronic equipment for cooling a heating element by using a coolant is known (e.g. PTLs 1 and 2). 
     In a technique described in PTL 1 (Japanese translation of PCT International Application Publication No. 2012-531056), a heating element (a heating electronic device  510 ) is mounted on a circuit board (a printed circuit board  540 ). A housing (a module casing  530 , an uppermost wall  571  of a housing) accommodates the heating element, and is mounted on one surface of the circuit board in such a way as to seal a coolant (a dielectric cooling liquid  532 ) with respect to the one surface of the circuit board. 
     Further, two pumps (impingement cooling type immersible pumps  535  and  536 ) are disposed in the coolant within the housing and circulate the coolant. Further, a cooling mechanism (a liquid cooling cold plate  420 ) is mounted on an upper surface of the housing (the uppermost wall  571  of the housing). In the cooling mechanism, a coolant different from the coolant within the housing flows from a suction port toward a discharge port. 
     In this way, in the technique described in PTL 1, the heating element is cooled by circulating the coolant in the housing, and flowing a coolant different from the coolant in the housing within the cooling mechanism. 
     In a technique described in PTL 2 (Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. S59-188198), at least a part of a heating component is incorporated in an electronic circuit package. Further, a cover is formed in such a way that a sealing container in which the cover serves as a part of a wall of a component mounting surface of the package is constituted, and the heating component is immersed by injecting a cooling liquid into the cover. 
     Note that a technique related to the present invention is also disclosed in PTL 3 (Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2013-187251). 
     However, in the techniques described in PTLs 1 and 2, a housing is mounted on one surface of a circuit board in such a way that a heating element is accommodated and a coolant is sealed with respect to the one surface of the circuit board. Specifically, a coolant and a heating element are sealed in a space surrounded by one surface of a circuit board and a housing. When a temperature of a heating element increases, an inner pressure of the above-described sealed space increases, and deformation such as deflection may occur in the circuit board. When the deformation increases, there occurs a problem that a wiring formed on the circuit board may be cut, a gap may be formed in a connection portion between the circuit board and the housing, thereby causing leakage of a coolant, or the like. 
     SUMMARY 
     An object of the present invention is to provide electronic equipment and the like which enable to suppress a failure such as leakage of a coolant or cutting of a wiring formed on a circuit board, even when a heating element and the coolant are sealed in a space surrounded by the circuit board and a housing. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       Exemplary features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description when taken with the accompanying drawings in which  FIG. 1  is a cross-sectional view illustrating a configuration of electronic equipment in a first example embodiment of the present invention, and is a diagram illustrating a cross section taken along the plane A-A in  FIG. 4 ; 
         FIG. 2  is a cross-sectional view illustrating a configuration of the electronic equipment in the first example embodiment of the present invention, and is a diagram illustrating a cross section taken along the plane B-B in  FIG. 3 ; 
         FIG. 3  is a side view illustrating a configuration of the electronic equipment in the first example embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 4  is a top plan view illustrating a configuration of the electronic equipment in the first example embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 5  is a cross-sectional view illustrating a configuration of the electronic equipment in the first example embodiment of the present invention, and is a diagram illustrating a cross section taken along the plane B-B in  FIG. 7 ; 
         FIG. 6  is a side view illustrating a configuration of the electronic equipment in the first example embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 7  is a front view illustrating a configuration of the electronic equipment in the first example embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 8  is a cross-sectional view illustrating a configuration of an accommodation rack in the first example embodiment of the present invention, and is a diagram illustrating a cross section taken along the plane C-C in  FIG. 9 ; 
         FIG. 9  is a front view illustrating a configuration of the accommodation rack in the first example embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 10  is a cross-sectional view illustrating a configuration of a first modification example of the electronic equipment in the first example embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 11  is a cross-sectional view illustrating a configuration of the first modification example of the electronic equipment in the first example embodiment of the present invention, and is a diagram in which a lid portion is dismounted; 
         FIG. 12  is a cross-sectional view illustrating a configuration of a second modification example of the electronic equipment in the first example embodiment of the present invention, and is a diagram illustrating a cross section taken along the plane D-D in  FIG. 15 ; 
         FIG. 13  is a cross-sectional view illustrating a configuration of the second modification example of the electronic equipment in the first example embodiment of the present invention, and is a diagram illustrating a cross section taken along the plane E-E in  FIG. 14 ; 
         FIG. 14  is a side view illustrating a configuration of the second modification example of the electronic equipment in the first example embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 15  is a top plan view illustrating a configuration of the second modification example of the electronic equipment in the first example embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 16  is a cross-sectional view illustrating a configuration of a third modification example of the electronic equipment in the first example embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 17  is a cross-sectional view illustrating a configuration of electronic equipment in a second example embodiment of the present invention, and is a diagram illustrating a cross section taken along the plane F-F in  FIG. 20 ; 
         FIG. 18  is a cross-sectional view illustrating a configuration of the electronic equipment in the second example embodiment of the present invention, and is a diagram illustrating a cross section taken along the plane G-G in  FIG. 19 ; 
         FIG. 19  is a side view illustrating a configuration of the electronic equipment in the second example embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 20  is a top plan view illustrating a configuration of the electronic equipment in the second example embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 21  is a cross-sectional view illustrating a configuration of a modification example of the electronic equipment in the second example embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 22  is a cross-sectional view illustrating a configuration of the modification example of the electronic equipment in the second example embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 23  is a cross-sectional view illustrating a configuration of electronic equipment in a third example embodiment of the present invention, and is a diagram illustrating a cross section taken along the plane H-H in  FIG. 25 ; 
         FIG. 24  is a cross-sectional view illustrating a configuration of the electronic equipment in the third example embodiment of the present invention, and is a diagram illustrating a cross section taken along the plane J-J in  FIG. 25 ; 
         FIG. 25  is a side view illustrating a configuration of the electronic equipment in the third example embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 26  is a top plan view illustrating a configuration of the electronic equipment in the third example embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 27  is a cross-sectional view illustrating a configuration of the electronic equipment in the third example embodiment of the present invention, and is a diagram when the electronic equipment is set in such a way that a second housing is disposed on the upper side in a vertical direction; 
         FIG. 28  is a cross-sectional view illustrating a configuration of the electronic equipment in the third example embodiment of the present invention, and is a diagram when the electronic equipment is set in such a way that a circuit board is disposed along the vertical direction; 
         FIG. 29  is a cross-sectional view illustrating a configuration of electronic equipment in a fourth example embodiment of the present invention, and is a diagram illustrating a cross section taken along the plane K-K in  FIG. 32 ; 
         FIG. 30  is a cross-sectional view illustrating a configuration of the electronic equipment in the fourth example embodiment of the present invention, and is a diagram illustrating a cross section taken along the plane L-L in  FIG. 31 ; 
         FIG. 31  is a side view illustrating a configuration of the electronic equipment in the fourth example embodiment of the present invention; and 
         FIG. 32  is a top plan view illustrating a configuration of the electronic equipment in the fourth example embodiment of the present invention. 
     
    
    
     First Example Embodiment 
     A configuration of electronic equipment  100  in a first example embodiment of the present invention is described, based on the drawings. 
       FIG. 1  is a cross-sectional view illustrating a configuration of the electronic equipment  100 , and is a diagram illustrating a cross section taken along the plane A-A in  FIG. 4 .  FIG. 2  is a a cross-sectional view illustrating a configuration of the electronic equipment  100 , and is a diagram illustrating a cross section taken along the plane B-B in  FIG. 3 .  FIG. 3  is a side view illustrating a configuration of the electronic equipment  100 .  FIG. 4  is a top plan view illustrating a configuration of the electronic equipment  100 . Note that, in  FIGS. 1 and 3 , a vertical direction G is illustrated. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 1 to 4 , the electronic equipment  100  includes a circuit board  10 , a first housing  20 , and a deformation suppressing portion  30 . Note that the electronic equipment  100  may be used as an electronic module to be incorporated in a communication device, a server, and the like, for example. 
     The circuit board  10  is formed into a flat plate shape. The circuit board  10  includes a first main surface  11 , a second main surface  12 , and a connector portion  13 . Herein, a main surface of the circuit board  10  is a main surface of the circuit board  10 , and is a surface where an electronic component is mounted, for example. Note that the first main surface  11  may be referred to as an outer surface (front surface) of the circuit board, and the second main surface  12  may be referred to as a back surface of the circuit board. A heating element H is mounted on the first main surface  11  of the circuit board  10 . Note that a flow regulating plate (not illustrated) for regulating a flow of a coolant COO may be mounted on the circuit board  10 . The flow regulating plate may be mounted on an inner surface of the first housing  20 . 
     Note that the heating element H is a component which generates heat when being operated, and is, for example, a central processing unit (CPU), a multi-chip module (MCM), and the like. In description of the present example embodiment, it is assumed that the number of heating elements H is one, but a plurality of heating elements H may be provided. 
     The circuit board  10  is, for example, a printed wiring board. A printed wiring board is constituted by laminating a plurality of insulating substrates and a conductive wiring. Further, a conductive pad for mounting an electronic component is formed on the first main surface  11  and the second main surface  12  of the circuit board  10 . As a material of an insulating substrate, for example, glass epoxy resin is used. A conductive wiring and a conductive pad are formed of a copper film, for example. 
     Further, the connector portion  13  is formed on the first main surface  11  of the circuit board  10  for connection to another electronic component (not illustrated). The connector portion  13  is constituted of a plurality of terminals formed on the first main surface  11  of the circuit board  10 . Note that the connector portion  13  may also be formed on the second main surface  12 . In this case, the connector portion  13  is formed in an area of the second main surface  12 , which is associated with a forming area of the connector portion  13  formed on the first main surface  11 . 
     As illustrated in  FIG. 1 , the first housing  20  is mounted on the first main surface  11  in such a way that the heating element H and a coolant (hereinafter, referred to as COO) are sealed with respect to the first main surface  11  of the circuit board  10 . Further, the first housing  20  is mounted on the first main surface  11  in such a way as not to cover the connector portion  13 . 
     The first housing  20  accommodates the coolant COO and the heating element H with respect to the circuit board  10 . Further, the first housing  20  includes a flange portion F. As illustrated in  FIG. 1 , the flange portion F is formed in such a way as to project from an outer periphery of a lateral surface of the first housing  20 . As a material of the first housing  20 , a thermal conductive material is used, and aluminum, aluminum alloy, or the like is used, for example. 
     Note that the first housing  20  is mounted on the first main surface  11  by an adhesive agent, a screw, or the like, for example. At this occasion, the flange portion F of the first housing  20 , and the first main surface  11  of the circuit board  10  are joined by an adhesive agent, a screw, or the like. 
     Note that, preferably, a rubber-like packing (not illustrated) or the like is interposed, as an elastic member, between the flange portion F of the first housing  20  and the first main surface  11  of the circuit board  10 . Thus, it is possible to suppress formation of a gap between the flange portion F of the first housing  20  and the first main surface  11  of the circuit board  10 . Consequently, it is possible to suppress leakage of the coolant COO from between the flange portion F of the first housing  20  and the first main surface  11  of the circuit board  10 . 
     Further, a grease may be interposed between the flange portion F of the first housing  20  and the first main surface  11  of the circuit board  10 . Thus, similarly to a case where a rubber-like packing or the like is interposed, it is possible to suppress formation of a gap between the flange portion F of the first housing  20  and the first main surface  11  of the circuit board  10 . 
     Note that the flange portion F is not an essential element, and may be omitted. In this case, a lower side end portion (a lower side end portion on the plane of  FIG. 1 ) of a lateral surface of the first housing  20  in the vertical direction G, and the first main surface  11  of the circuit board  10  are joined by an adhesive agent or the like. 
     As the coolant COO, a coolant in which the phase changes between a coolant in a liquid phase (liquid-phase coolant, hereinafter, referred to as LP-COO), and a coolant in a gas phase (gas-phase coolant, hereafter, referred to as GP-COO) is used. 
     Hydro fluorocarbon (HFC), hydro fluoroether (HFE), or the like may be used for the coolant COO, for example, as a coolant having a low boiling point. Further, as the coolant COO, a material in which the phase does not change such as water may be used, for example. 
     The coolant COO is sealed in a sealed state in a space between the first housing  20  and the circuit board  10 . Therefore, the pressure of a space between the first housing  20  and the circuit board  10  is constantly kept to a saturated steam pressure of a coolant by injecting a liquid-phase coolant LP-COO into the space between the first housing  20  and the circuit board  10 , followed by evacuation. Note that a method for filling the space between the first housing  20  and the circuit board  10  with the coolant COO will be described later in detail in description of a manufacturing method of the electronic equipment  100 . 
     The deformation suppressing portion  30  is a plate member. The deformation suppressing portion  30  is mounted on the second main surface  12  of the circuit board  10 . Thus, it is possible to form plywood by the circuit board  10  and the deformation suppressing portion  30 . Generally, an allowable stress of the plywood is made large, as compared to a configuration made only of the circuit board  10 . Consequently, it is possible to suppress deformation of the circuit board  10  due to the weight or a pressure of the coolant COO. At this occasion, more preferably, as illustrated in  FIG. 1 , an area where the coolant COO between the first housing  20  and the circuit board  10  comes into contact with the circuit board  10  is included in an area where the deformation suppressing portion  30  and the circuit board  10  face each other. Thus, it is possible to further suppress deformation of the circuit board  10 . Note that, as will be described later in detail in description of another example embodiment, the deformation suppressing portion  30  may be mounted on the first main surface  11  of the circuit board  10 . The deformation suppressing portion  30  is mounted on the circuit board  10  by an adhesive agent, a screw, or the like, for example. 
     As a material of the deformation suppressing portion  30 , iron, stainless alloy, or the like is used, for example. Further, the deformation suppressing portion  30  is formed in such a way that at least rigidity capable of withstanding a pressure generated when the coolant COO turns from a liquid-phase coolant LP-COO to a gas-phase coolant GP-COO by phase change is secured, as the weights of the coolant COO, the heating element H, the first housing  20 , and the like are added. 
     A configuration of the electronic equipment  100  is described as above. 
     Next, a manufacturing method of the electronic equipment  100  is described. 
     First, the circuit board  10  on which the heating element H is mounted is prepared. Next, the first housing  20  is mounted to the first main surface  11  of the circuit board  10  by an adhesive agent, a screw, or the like. Further, the deformation suppressing portion  30  is mounted on the second main surface  12 . Furthermore, the coolant COO is filled in a space between the first housing  20  and the circuit board  10 . 
     A method for filling the space between the first housing  20  and the circuit board  10  with the coolant COO is as follows. 
     The coolant COO is injected into the space between the first housing  20  and the circuit board  10  through a coolant injection hole (not illustrated), which is formed in advance in an upper surface of the first housing  20  (a surface on the upper side on the plane of  FIG. 1 ). Then, the coolant injection hole is closed. Further, air is ejected from the space between the first housing  20  and the circuit board  10  by using a vacuum pump (not illustrated) or the like via an air ejection hole (not illustrated), which is formed in advance in the upper surface of the first housing  20  (a surface on the upper side on the plane of  FIG. 1 ). Then, the air ejection hole is closed. In this way, the coolant COO is sealed in the space between the first housing  20  and the circuit board  10 . Thus, the pressure of the space between the first housing  20  and the circuit board  10  becomes equal to a saturated steam pressure of the coolant COO, and a boiling point of the coolant COO sealed in the space between the first housing  20  and the circuit board  10  approaches a room temperature. Note that the coolant injection hole may also be used as the air ejection hole. 
     A manufacturing method of the electronic equipment  100  is described as above. 
     Next, a configuration of an electronic device  1000  in the first example embodiment of the present invention is described.  FIG. 5  is a cross-sectional view illustrating a configuration of the electronic device  1000 , and is a diagram illustrating a cross section taken along the section B-B in  FIG. 7 .  FIG. 6  is a side view illustrating a configuration of the electronic device  1000 .  FIG. 7  is a front view illustrating a configuration of the electronic device  1000 . Note that, in  FIGS. 5 to 7 , a vertical direction G is illustrated. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 5 to 7 , the electronic device  1000  includes the electronic equipment  100  and an accommodation rack  200 . Note that the electronic device  1000  is a communication device, a server, or the like, for example. The electronic equipment  100  (such as an electronic module) is incorporated in the electronic device  1000 . 
     As illustrated in  FIG. 5 , the accommodation rack  200  accommodates a plurality of pieces of electronic equipment  100 . In  FIG. 5 , three pieces of electronic equipment  100  are accommodated in the accommodation rack  200 . The number of pieces of electronic equipment, however, is not limited to three, and one or a plurality of pieces of electronic equipment  100  may be accommodated in the accommodation rack  200 . 
     Note that, herein, as illustrated in  FIGS. 5 and 7 , a front cover  90  is mounted on an end portion of the circuit board  10  of the electronic equipment  100  that is a side opposite to the connector portion  13 . Note that the front cover  90  is not an essential constituent element of the present example embodiment. 
     A configuration of the accommodation rack  200  is described specifically.  FIG. 8  is a cross-sectional view illustrating a configuration of the accommodation rack  200 , and is a diagram illustrating a cross section taken along the section C-C in  FIG. 9 .  FIG. 9  is a front view illustrating a configuration of the accommodation rack  200 . Note that, in  FIGS. 8 and 9 , a vertical direction G is illustrated. 
     As illustrated in  FIGS. 8 and 9 , the accommodation rack  200  includes a housing  210  and a circuit board  220 . 
     The housing  210  is formed into a box shape, with an inside thereof being hollow. The housing  210  accommodates the circuit board  220 . The housing  210  includes an opening portion  211 . The opening portion  211  is formed on the front surface side of the accommodation rack  200 . The circuit board  220  and the electronic equipment  100  are accommodated in the housing  210  via the opening portion  211 . As a material of the opening portion  210 , aluminum, aluminum alloy, stainless alloy, or the like is used, for example. 
     The circuit board  220  is fixed to the inside of the housing  210  on the back side by a screw or the like. The circuit board  220  is disposed along the vertical direction G. Further, as illustrated in  FIG. 8 , an accommodation-rack-side connector portion  223  is mounted on the circuit board  220 . The accommodation-rack-side connector portion  223  is formed in such a way as to fit with the connector portion  13 . Specifically, a thickness of the circuit board  10  at a position where the connector portion  13  is disposed, and a width of a portion of the accommodation-rack-side connector portion  223  for accommodating the connector portion  13  are set to be substantially equal to each other. Further, a pitch distance between terminals (not illustrated) formed on the connector portion  13 , and a distance between terminals (not illustrated) of the accommodation-rack-side connector portion  223  are set to be substantially equal to each other. 
     A configuration of the accommodation rack  200  is described as above. 
     Next, an operation of the electronic device  1000  is described. As illustrated in  FIG. 5 , the electronic equipment  100  is accommodated in the housing  210  of the accommodation rack  200 . At this occasion, the connector portion  13  of the electronic equipment  100  is inserted in the accommodation-rack-side connector portion  223  of the accommodation rack  200 . Thus, the connector portion  13  is fitted with the accommodation-rack-side connector  223 . Consequently, the connector portion  13  and the accommodation-rack-side connector portion  223  are electrically connected. Further, the circuit board  220  of the accommodation rack  200  and the circuit board  10  of the electronic equipment  100  are electrically connected via the connector portion  13  and the accommodation-rack-side connector portion  223 . 
     Next, when the electronic device  1000  is activated, electric power is supplied from the circuit board  220  to the heating element H on the circuit board  10  via the connector portion  13  and the accommodation-rack-side connector portion  223 . Thus, the heating element H generates heat. 
     A liquid-phase coolant LP-COO is boiled on a surface of the heating element H by heat of the heating element H, and turns to a gas-phase coolant GP-COO by phase change. Thus, air bubbles of the gas-phase coolant GP-COO are generated. The heat generated on the heating element H is dissipated by the heat of vaporization (latent heat) generated by the phase change. Consequently, the heating element H is cooled. 
     The gas-phase coolant GP-COO rises upward in the vertical direction G within the liquid-phase coolant LP-COO, escapes from a liquid surface of the liquid-phase coolant LP-COO, and further rises upward in the vertical direction G. Further, when the gas-phase coolant GP-COO boiled by the heat of the heating element H is cooled by contact with an inner wall surface of the first housing  20 , the gas-phase coolant GP-COO turns to the liquid-phase coolant LP-COO again by phase change. The liquid-phase coolant LP-COO falls downward in the vertical direction G within the first housing  20 , stays on the circuit board  10  side, and is used again for cooling the heating element H. 
     Next, an operation of the deformation suppressing portion  30  is described. As illustrated in  FIG. 1 , the circuit board  10  is formed on the lower side than the coolant COO in the vertical direction G. Therefore, the circuit board  10  is bent in such a way that a lower portion thereof in the vertical direction G projects by the weight of the coolant COO. Further, a pressure of the coolant COO in a sealed space between the first housing  20  and the circuit board  10  increases by phase change of the coolant COO from the liquid-phase coolant LP-COO to the gas-phase coolant GP-COO. 
     As described above, in the electronic equipment  100 , the deformation suppressing unit  30  is mounted on the second main surface  12  of the circuit board  10 . Therefore, it is possible to form plywood by the circuit board  10  and the deformation suppressing portion  30 . Generally, an allowable stress of the plywood is made large, as compared to a configuration made only of the circuit board  10 . Consequently, it is possible to suppress deformation of the circuit board  10  due to the weight or a pressure of the coolant COO, the heating element H, or the like. Further, since it is possible to suppress deformation of the circuit board  10 , it is possible to suppress formation of a gap between the circuit board  10  and the first housing  20  at a joint portion between the circuit board  10  and the first housing  20 . 
     Therefore, even when the heating element H and the coolant COO are sealed in a space surrounded by the circuit board  10  and the first housing  20 , it is possible to suppress a failure such as leakage of the coolant COO or cutting of a wiring formed on the circuit board. Note that, generally, whereas the circuit board  10  is formed into a flat plate shape, the first housing  20  is formed three-dimensionally. Therefore, generally, the circuit board  10  has a low rigidity and is likely to be bent, as compared to the first housing  20 . 
     An operation of the deformation suppressing portion  30  is described as above. 
     As described above, the electronic equipment  100  in the first example embodiment of the present invention includes the circuit board  10 , the first housing  20 , and the deformation suppressing portion  30 . The heating element H is mounted on the circuit board  10 . The first housing  20  is mounted on the first main surface  11  in such a way that the heating element H and the coolant COO are sealed with respect to the first main surface  11  of the circuit board  10 . The deformation suppressing portion  30  suppresses deformation of the circuit board  10 . 
     In this way, the deformation suppressing portion  30  suppresses deformation of the circuit board  10 . Consequently, it is possible to suppress deformation of the circuit board  10  by the weight or a pressure of the coolant COO, the heating element H, or the like. Further, since it is possible to suppress deformation of the circuit board  10 , it is possible to suppress formation of a gap between the circuit board  10  and the first housing  20  at a joint portion between the circuit board  10  and the first housing  20 . 
     Therefore, according to the electronic equipment  100  in the first example embodiment of the present invention, even when the heating element H and the coolant COO are sealed in a space surrounded by the circuit board  10  and the first housing  20 , it is possible to suppress a failure such as leakage of the coolant COO, cutting of a wiring formed on the circuit board, and the like. 
     Further, in the electronic equipment  100  in the first example embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to use a coolant COO capable of turning to the liquid-phase coolant LP-COO and the gas-phase coolant GP-COO by phase change. 
     Thus, since heat (latent heat) also migrates while the coolant COO undergoes phase change, it is possible to enhance cooling efficiency of the heating element H, as compared to a coolant which does not undergo phase change. 
     Further, the coolant COO which undergoes phase change has a large difference in pressure between a liquid phase state and a gas phase state. In particular, when the coolant COO which undergoes phase change turns from the liquid-phase coolant LP-COO to the gas-phase coolant GP-COO by phase change, a pressure of the coolant COO in a sealed space between the first housing  20  and the circuit board  10  greatly increases. Therefore, when the coolant COO which undergoes phase change is used, a pressure generated when the coolant COO undergoes phase change is applied to the circuit board  10 , in addition to the weight of the coolant COO. 
     Therefore, when the coolant COO which undergoes phase change is used, the circuit board  10  is likely to be deformed, as compared to a case where a coolant which does not undergo phase change is used. On the other hand, as described above, in the electronic equipment  100 , by forming the deformation suppressing portion  30 , it is possible to suppress not only deformation of the circuit board  10  caused by the weight of the coolant COO, the heating element H, or the like, but also deformation of the circuit board  10  caused by a pressure generated by phase change of the coolant COO. 
     Further, in the electronic equipment  100  in the first example embodiment of the present invention, the deformation suppressing portion  30  may be a plate member mounted on one or both of the first main surface  11 , and the second main surface  12  being a main surface of the circuit board that is a side opposite to the first main surface  11 . 
     Thus, it is possible to provide an advantageous effect similar to the above-described advantageous effect. 
     Further, the electronic equipment  100  in the first example embodiment of the present invention further includes the connector portion  13 . The connector portion  13  is formed on the first main surface  11  of the end portion of the circuit board  10 , and is connected to another electronic component (e.g. the accommodation-rack-side connector  223 ). Further, the first housing  20  is mounted on the first main surface  11  in such a way as not to cover the connector portion  13 . Specifically, the first housing  20  is mounted on a portion of the first main surface  11  other than a position where the connector portion  13  is mounted. Note that the connector portion  13  may not be formed on the first main surface  11 , and may be formed on the second main surface  12 . 
     Thus, the first housing  20  is mounted on the first main surface  11  of the circuit board  10  in such a way as not to interfere with the connector portion  13 . Consequently, it is possible to prevent the first housing  20  from obstructing connection between another electronic component and the connector portion  13 . Further, since it is possible to connect another electronic component and the connector portion  13  without dismounting the first housing  20 , it is easy to perform a maintenance operation such as repair of an electronic component on the circuit board  10 . 
     Further, the electronic device  1000  in the first example embodiment of the present invention includes the electronic equipment  100  and the accommodation rack  200 . The electronic equipment  100  is mounted on the accommodation rack  200 . Thus, it is possible to configure the electronic device  1000  incorporated with the electronic equipment  100 , and it is possible to provide an advantageous effect similar to the advantageous effect of the above-described electronic equipment  100 . 
     Further, the electronic device  1000  in the first example embodiment of the present invention includes the electronic equipment  100  and the accommodation rack  200 . The electronic equipment  100  is mounted on the accommodation rack  200 . Further, the accommodation rack  200  further includes the accommodation-rack-side connector portion  223  to be connected to the connector portion  13 . Thus, it is possible to electrically connect between the electronic equipment  100  and the accommodation rack  200  via the connector portion  13  and the accommodation-rack-side connector portion  223 . Further, it is possible to configure the electronic device  1000  incorporated with the electronic equipment  100 , and it is possible to provide an advantageous effect similar to the advantageous effect of the above-described electronic equipment  100 . 
     First Modification Example of First Example Embodiment 
     A configuration of electronic equipment  100 A being a first modification example of the electronic equipment in the first example embodiment of the present invention is described, based on the drawings. 
       FIG. 10  is a cross-sectional view illustrating a configuration of the electronic equipment  100 A.  FIG. 11  is a cross-sectional view illustrating a configuration of the electronic equipment  100 A, and is a diagram in which a lid portion  20   a  is dismounted. Note that, in  FIGS. 10 and 11 , a vertical direction G is illustrated. Further, in  FIGS. 10 and 11 , constituent elements equivalent to respective constituent elements illustrated in  FIGS. 1 to 9  are indicated with same reference numbers as the reference numbers illustrated in  FIGS. 1 to 9 . 
     Referring to  FIGS. 10 and 11 , the electronic equipment  100 A includes a circuit board  10 , a first housing  20 A, a deformation suppressing portion  30 , and an elastic member P. The electronic equipment  100 A is able to be mounted to an accommodation rack  200  similarly to the electronic equipment  100 . Note that the electronic equipment  100 A may be used as an electronic module to be incorporated in a communication device, a server, and the like, for example. 
     Herein, comparison is made between the electronic equipment  100  and the electronic equipment  100 A. As illustrated in  FIG. 1 , in the electronic equipment  100 , the first housing  20  is integrally formed. On the other hand, in the electronic equipment  100 A, the first housing  20 A includes the lid portion  20   a  and a frame portion  20   b . In this point, the former and the latter are different from each other. 
     As illustrated in  FIGS. 10 and 11 , the first housing  20 A includes the lid portion  20   a  and the frame portion  20   b.    
     The lid portion  20   a  is formed into a plate shape, for example. The lid portion  20   a  is formed in such a way as to face a first main surface  11  of the circuit board  10 . The lid portion  20   a  is connected to the frame portion  20   b  via the elastic member P. Note that, as a material of the lid portion  20   a , a thermal conductive material such as aluminum or aluminum alloy is used. 
     The frame portion  20   b  surrounds an outer peripheral portion of the lid portion  20   a . More specifically, the frame portion  20   b  is configured to include a plane connecting between the outer peripheral portion of the lid portion  20   a , and the first main surface  11 . The frame portion  20   b  is connected to the lid portion  20   a  via the elastic member P. Further, the frame portion  20   b  includes a flange portion F. Note that, as a material of the frame portion  20   b , a thermal conductive material such as aluminum or aluminum alloy is used. 
     The elastic member P is provided between the lid portion  20   a  and the frame portion  20   b . Further, the elastic member P is compressed and fixed between the lid portion  20   a  and the frame portion  20   b . A shape of the elastic member P is formed into an annular shape in accordance with a shape of the frame portion  20   b . As a material of the elastic member P, natural rubber or synthetic rubber is used, for example. 
     A configuration of the electronic equipment  100 A is described as above. 
     Next, a manufacturing method of the electronic equipment  100 A is described. First, the circuit board  10  on which a heating element H is mounted is prepared. Next, the frame portion  20   b  is mounted on the first main surface  11  of the circuit board  10  by an adhesive agent, a screw, or the like. Further, the elastic member P is interposed between the lid portion  20   a  and the frame portion  20   b , and the lid portion  20   a  is connected to the frame portion  20   b  by a screw or the like. Thus, a sealed space is formed between the first housing  20 A and the circuit board  10 . Further, the deformation suppressing portion  30  is mounted on a second main surface  12 . Then, a coolant COO is filled in a space between the first housing  20 A and the circuit board  10 . A method for filling the space between the first housing  20 A and the circuit board  10  with the coolant COO is similar to the manufacturing method of the electronic equipment  100 . 
     Further, the electronic equipment  100 A may also be manufactured as follows. First, the circuit board  10  on which the heating element H is mounted is prepared. Next, the frame portion  20   b  is mounted on the first main surface  11  of the circuit board  10  by an adhesive agent, a screw, or the like. Then, the coolant COO is injected into the frame portion  20   b . Further, the elastic member P is interposed between the lid portion  20   a  and the frame portion  20   b , and the lid portion  20   a  is connected to the frame portion  20   b  by a screw or the like. Thus, a sealed space is formed between the first housing  20 A and the circuit board  10 . Further, the deformation suppressing portion  30  is mounted on the second main surface  12 . Air is ejected from the space between the first housing  20 A and the circuit board  10  by using a vacuum pump (not illustrated) or the like through an air ejection hole (not illustrated), which is formed in advance in the lid portion  20   a . Next, the air ejection hole is closed. In this way, the coolant COO is sealed in the space between the first housing  20 A and the circuit board  10 . Thus, the pressure of the space between the first housing  20 A and the circuit board  10  becomes equal to a saturated steam pressure of the coolant COO, and a boiling point of the coolant COO sealed in the space between the first housing  20 A and the circuit board  10  approaches a room temperature. 
     A manufacturing method of the electronic equipment  100 A is described as above. 
     In the electronic equipment  100 A being the first modification example of the electronic equipment  100  in the first example embodiment, the first housing  20 A is configured to include the lid portion  20   a  and the frame portion  20   b . The lid portion  20   a  faces the first main surface  11  of the circuit board  10 . The frame portion  20   b  is configured to surround an outer peripheral portion of the lid portion  20   a.    
     In this way, it is possible to configure in such a way that the first housing  20 A is divided into the lid portion  20   a  and the frame portion  20   b . Thus, unlike the electronic equipment  100 , it is possible to inspect or exchange an electronic component (including the heating element H) mounted on the first main surface  11  of the circuit board  10  merely by dismounting the lid portion  20   a , without dismounting the entirety of the first housing  20  from the circuit board  10 . In this way, the electronic equipment  100 A makes it easy to perform a maintenance operation, as compared to the electronic equipment  100 . 
     Further, the electronic equipment  100 A being the first modification example of the electronic equipment  100  in the first example embodiment further includes the elastic member P provided between the lid portion  20   a  and the frame portion  20   b . Further, the lid portion  20   a  and the frame portion  20   b  are connected in such a way as to compress the elastic member P. Specifically, by compressing the elastic member P between the lid portion  20   a  and the frame portion  20   b , the heating element H and the coolant COO are sealed between the first main surface  11  of the circuit board  10  and the first housing  20 A. Thus, it is possible to suppress formation of a gap between the lid portion  20   a  and the frame portion  20   b . Consequently, it is possible to suppress leakage of the coolant COO from between the lid portion  20   a  and the frame portion  20   b.    
     Second Modification Example of First Example Embodiment 
     A configuration of electronic equipment  100 B being a second modification example of the electronic equipment in the first example embodiment of the present invention is described, based on the drawings. 
       FIG. 12  is a cross-sectional view illustrating a configuration of the electronic equipment  100 B, and is a diagram illustrating a cross section taken along the plane D-D in  FIG. 15 .  FIG. 13  is a cross-sectional view illustrating a configuration of the electronic equipment  100 B, and is a diagram illustrating a cross section taken along the plane E-E in  FIG. 14 .  FIG. 14  is a side view illustrating a configuration of the electronic equipment  100 B.  FIG. 15  is a top plan view illustrating a configuration of the electronic equipment  100 B. 
     Note that, in  FIGS. 12 and 14 , a vertical direction G is illustrated. Further, in  FIGS. 12 to 15 , constituent elements equivalent to respective constituent elements illustrated in  FIGS. 1 to 11  are indicated with same reference numbers as the reference numbers illustrated in  FIGS. 1 to 11 . 
     Referring to  FIGS. 13 and 14 , the electronic equipment  100 B includes a circuit board  10 , a first housing  20 , a deformation suppressing portion  30 , and a heat radiating portion  40 . The electronic equipment  100 B is able to be mounted to an accommodation rack  200  similarly to the electronic equipment  100 . Note that the electronic equipment  100 B may be used as an electronic module to be incorporated in a communication device, a server, or the like, for example. 
     Herein, comparison is made between the electronic equipment  100  and the electronic equipment  100 B. As illustrated in  FIG. 14 , the electronic equipment  100 B is different from the electronic equipment  100  in a point that the heat radiating portion  40  is further included. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 12 to 15 , the heat radiating portion  40  is mounted on an upper surface of the first housing  20  (a surface on the upper side on the planes of  FIGS. 12 and 14 ). At this occasion, the heat radiating portion  40  is mounted on the first housing  20  by adhesion with use of an adhesive agent or a screw, for example. Note that the heating radiating portion  40  may be integrally formed with the first housing  20 . 
     The heat radiating portion  40  includes a plurality of heat radiating fins  41 . The heat radiating fin  41  is formed into a flat plate shape. As illustrated in  FIGS. 12 and 14 , the heat radiating fin  41  is formed in such a way as to extend along the vertical direction G. Note that, as a material of the heat radiating portion  40 , a thermal conductive material such as aluminum or aluminum alloy is used. 
     As described above, the electronic equipment  100 B being the second modification example of the first example embodiment further includes the heat radiating portion  40 . The heat radiating portion  40  is mounted on the first housing  20 . Further, the heat radiating portion  40  radiates heat of a heating element H which receives heat via a coolant COO to the outside of the first housing  20 . 
     Thus, the heat radiating portion  40  is also able to radiate heat of the heating element H to the outside, in addition to the first housing  20 . Consequently, it is possible to further efficiently radiate heat of the heating element H, as compared to the electronic equipment  100 . 
     Third Modification Example of First Example Embodiment 
     A configuration of electronic equipment  100 C being a third modification example of the electronic equipment in the first example embodiment of the present invention is described, based on the drawing. 
       FIG. 16  is a cross-sectional view illustrating a configuration of the electronic equipment  100 C. Note that, in  FIG. 16 , a vertical direction G is illustrated. Further, in  FIG. 16 , constituent elements equivalent to respective constituent elements illustrated in  FIGS. 1 to 15  are indicated with same reference numbers as the reference numbers illustrated in  FIGS. 1 to 15 . 
     Referring to  FIG. 16 , the electronic equipment  100 C includes a circuit board  10 , a first housing  20 C, a deformation suppressing portion  30 , an elastic member P, and a pump  50 . The electronic equipment  100 C may be mounted to an accommodation rack  200  similarly to the electronic equipment  100 . Note that the electronic equipment  100 C may be used as an electronic module to be incorporated in a communication device, a server, or the like, for example. 
     Herein, comparison is made between the electronic equipment  100 A and the electronic equipment  100 C. As illustrated in  FIG. 10 , in the electronic equipment  100 A, the first housing  20 A is constituted of the lid portion  20   a  and the frame portion  20   b . On the other hand, as illustrated in  FIG. 16 , in the electronic equipment  100 C, the first housing  20 C is constituted of a frame portion  20   b  and a heat-radiating-function equipped lid portion  20   c . Specifically, in the electronic equipment  100 C, the heat-radiating-function equipped lid portion  20   c  is provided, in place of the lid portion  20   a  of the electronic equipment  100 A. In this point, the former and the latter are different. Further, the electronic equipment  100 C is different from the electronic equipment  100 A in a point that the pump  50  is provided. 
     As illustrated in  FIG. 16 , the first housing  20 C includes the frame portion  20   b  and the heat-radiating-function equipped lid portion  20   c . A configuration of the frame portion  20   b  is as described above. The heat-radiating-function equipped lid portion  20   c  is an element in which a heat radiating function is added to the lid portion  20   a . The heat-radiating-function equipped lid portion  20   c  is disposed to face a first main surface  11  of the circuit board  10 . The heat-radiating-function equipped lid portion  20   c  is connected to the frame portion  20   b  via the elastic member P. 
     A plurality of heat radiating fins  21  are mounted on an upper surface of the heat-radiating-function equipped lid portion  20   c  (a surface on the upper side on the plane of  FIG. 16 ). The heat radiating fin  21  is formed into a flat plate shape. As illustrated in  FIG. 16 , the heat radiating fin  21  is formed in such a way as to extend along the vertical direction G. 
     Further, as illustrated in  FIG. 16 , a circulation path  22  for a coolant COO is formed inside the heat-radiating-function equipped lid portion  20   c . Note that, as a material of the heat-radiating-function equipped lid portion  20   c , a thermal conductive material such as aluminum or aluminum alloy is used. 
     The pump  50  is mounted near an inlet/output port of the coolant COO in the circulation path  22 . The pump  50  accelerates circulation of the coolant COO within the circulation path  22 . 
     A configuration of the electronic equipment  100 C is described as above. 
     Next, a manufacturing method of the electronic equipment  100 C is described. First, the circuit board  10  on which a heating element H is mounted is prepared. Next, the frame portion  20   b  is mounted on the first main surface  11  of the circuit board  10  by an adhesive agent, a screw, or the like. Further, the elastic member P is interposed between the heat-radiating-function equipped lid portion  20   c  and the frame portion  20   b , and the heat-radiating-function equipped lid portion  20   c  is connected to the frame portion  20   b  by a screw or the like. Thus, a sealed space is formed between the first housing  20 C and the circuit board  10 . Further, the deformation suppressing portion  30  is mounted on a second main surface  12 . Then, the coolant COO is filled in a space between the first housing  20 C and the circuit board  10 . 
     A method for filling the space between the first housing  20 C and the circuit board  10  with the coolant COO is similar to the manufacturing methods of the electronic equipment  100  and the electronic equipment  100 B. 
     A manufacturing method of the electronic equipment  100 C is described as above. 
     Next, an operation of the electronic equipment  100 C is described. When the heating element H on the circuit board  10  is heated, a liquid-phase coolant LP-COO is boiled by the heat of the heating element H on the surface of the heating element H, and turns to a gas-phase coolant GP-COO by phase change. Thus, air bubbles of the gas-phase coolant GP-COO are generated. The heat generated on the heating element H is dissipated by the heat of vaporization (latent heat) generated by the phase change. Consequently, the heating element H is cooled. 
     The gas-phase coolant GP-COO rises upward in the vertical direction G within the liquid-phase coolant LP-COO, escapes from a liquid surface of the liquid-phase coolant LP-COO, and further rises upward in the vertical direction G. Further, when the gas-phase coolant GP-COO boiled by the heat of the heating element H is cooled by contact with an inner wall surface of the first housing  20 C, the gas-phase coolant GP-COO turns to the liquid-phase coolant LP-COO again by phase change. The liquid-phase coolant LP-COO falls downward in the vertical direction G within the first housing  20 C, stays on the circuit board  10  side, and is used again for cooling the heating element H. 
     Herein, the gas-phase coolant GP-COO is circulated in the circulation path  22  by power of the pump  50 . This enables to make a surface area where the gas-phase coolant GP-COO comes into contact with the first housing  20 C large, as compared to the electronic equipment  100 . Consequently, it is possible to more efficiently radiate heat of the heating element H. 
     Further, the heat of the heating element H received by the first housing  20 C is radiated to the outside via the heat radiating fins  21 . 
     As described above, in the electronic equipment  100 C being the third modification example of the first example embodiment, the circulation path  22  is formed inside a heat radiating portion (heat-radiating-function equipped lid portion  20   c ) in such a way that the coolant COO is allowed to circulate. In this way, forming the circulation path  22  and circulating the coolant COO enables to make a surface area where the coolant COO comes into contact with the first housing  20 C large, as compared to the electronic equipment  100 . Consequently, it is possible to more efficiently radiate heat of the heating element H. Further, causing the pump  50  to circulate the coolant COO in the circulation path  22  enables to accelerate circulation of the coolant COO. Therefore, it is possible to more efficiently cool the heating element H. 
     Second Example Embodiment 
     A configuration of electronic equipment  100 D in a second example embodiment of the present invention is described, based on the drawings. 
       FIG. 17  is a cross-sectional view illustrating a configuration of the electronic equipment  100 D, and is a diagram illustrating a cross section taken along the plane F-F in  FIG. 20 .  FIG. 18  is a cross-sectional view illustrating a configuration of the electronic equipment  100 D, and is a diagram illustrating a cross section taken along the plane G-G in  FIG. 19 .  FIG. 19  is a side view illustrating a configuration of the electronic equipment  100 D.  FIG. 20  is a top plan view illustrating a configuration of the electronic equipment  100 D. 
     Note that, in  FIGS. 17 and 19 , a vertical direction G is illustrated. Further, in  FIGS. 17 to 20 , constituent elements equivalent to respective constituent elements illustrated in  FIGS. 1 to 16  are indicated with same reference numbers as the reference numbers illustrated in  FIGS. 1 to 16 . 
     Referring to  FIGS. 17 to 20 , the electronic equipment  100 D includes a circuit board  10 , a first housing  20 , and a deformation suppressing portion  30 A. The electronic equipment  100 D is able to be mounted to an accommodation rack  200  similarly to the electronic equipment  100 . Note that the electronic equipment  100 D may be used as an electronic module to be incorporated in a communication device, a server, or the like, for example. 
     Herein, comparison is made between the electronic equipment  100 D and the electronic equipment  100 . As illustrated in  FIG. 1 , in the electronic equipment  100 , the deformation suppressing portion  30  is mounted on the second main surface  12  of the circuit board  10 . On the other hand, as illustrated in  FIGS. 17 and 18 , in the electronic equipment  100 D, the deformation suppressing portion  30 A is mounted on a first main surface  11  of the circuit board  10 . In this point, the former and the latter are different from each other. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 17 to 20 , the deformation suppressing portion  30 A is a plate member. The deformation suppressing portion  30 A is mounted on the first main surface  11  of the circuit board  10 . Thus, it is possible to form plywood by the circuit board  10  and the deformation suppressing portion  30 A. Generally, an allowable stress of the plywood is made large, as compared to a configuration made only of the circuit board  10 . Consequently, it is possible to suppress deformation of the circuit board  10  due to the weight or a pressure of a coolant COO. 
     Further, the deformation suppressing portion  30 A includes an opening portion  31 . A size of the opening portion  31  is set in accordance with an outer shape of a heating element H. The heating element H is disposed inside the opening portion  31 . In this way, the deformation suppressing portion  30 A is formed in such a way that at least a mounting area of the heating element H is not covered in the first main surface  11 . Thus, it is possible to mount the deformation suppressing portion  30 A on the first main surface  11  in such a way that the deformation suppressing portion  30 A and the heating element H do not interfere. In addition to the above, it is possible to transfer heat of the heating element H to the coolant COO, without being blocked by the deformation suppressing portion  30 A. Note that, when an electronic component other than the heating element H is mounted on the first main surface  11 , the deformation suppressing portion  30 A may be provided in such way as not to interfere with these electronic components. The deformation suppressing portion  30 A is mounted on the circuit board  10  by an adhesive agent, a screw, or the like, for example. 
     As a material of the deformation suppressing portion  30 A, iron, stainless alloy, or the like is used, for example. Further, the deformation suppressing portion  30 A is formed in such a way that at least rigidity capable of withstanding a pressure generated when the coolant COO turns from a liquid-phase coolant LP-COO to a gas-phase coolant GP-COO by phase change is secured, as the weights of the coolant COO, the heating element H, the first housing  20 , and the like are added. 
     A configuration of the electronic equipment  100 D is described as above. 
     As described above, in the electronic equipment  100 D in the second example embodiment of the present invention, the deformation suppressing portion  30 A is a plate member mounted on the first main surface  11  of the circuit board  10 . Also in this configuration, it is possible to suppress deformation of the circuit board  10  due to the weight or a pressure of the coolant COO, the heating element H, or the like, similarly to the electronic equipment  100  in which the deformation suppressing portion  30  being a plate member is mounted on the second main surface  12  of the circuit board  10 . Further, since it is possible to suppress deformation of the circuit board  10 , it is possible to suppress formation of a gap between the circuit board  10  and the first housing  20  at a joint portion between the circuit board  10  and the first housing  20 . 
     Therefore, according to the electronic equipment  100 D in the second example embodiment of the present invention, even when the heating element H and the coolant COO are sealed in a space surrounded by the circuit board  10  and the first housing  20 , it is possible to suppress a failure such as leakage of the coolant COO or cutting of a wiring formed on the circuit board. 
     Further, in the electronic equipment  100 D in the second example embodiment of the present invention, the deformation suppressing portion  30 A being a plate member mounted on the first main surface  11  is provided in such a way as not to cover a mounting area of the heating element H in the first main surface  11 . Thus, it is possible to mount the deformation suppressing portion  30 A on the first main surface  11  in such a way that the deformation suppressing portion  30 A and the heating element H do not interfere. 
     Next, a configuration of electronic equipment  100 DD being a modification of the electronic equipment in the second example embodiment of the present invention is described, based on the drawings. 
       FIG. 21  is a cross-sectional view illustrating a configuration of the electronic equipment  100 DD, and is a diagram illustrating a cross section when the electronic equipment  100 DD is viewed from above.  FIG. 22  is a cross-sectional view illustrating a configuration of the electronic equipment  100 DD, and is a diagram when the electronic equipment  100 DD is viewed from a side. Note that  FIG. 21  is a diagram corresponding to  FIG. 17 , and  FIG. 22  is a diagram corresponding to  FIG. 18 . Note that, in  FIG. 21 , a vertical direction G is illustrated. Further, in  FIGS. 21 to 22 , constituent elements equivalent to respective constituent elements illustrated in  FIGS. 1 to 20  are indicated with same reference numbers as the reference numbers illustrated in  FIGS. 1 to 20 . 
     Referring to  FIGS. 21 and 22 , the electronic equipment  100 DD includes a circuit board  10 , a first housing  20 , and a deformation suppressing portion  30 B. The electronic equipment  100 DD is able to be mounted to an accommodation rack  200  similarly to the electronic equipment  100 . Note that the electronic equipment  100 DD may be used as an electronic module to be incorporated in a communication device, a server, or the like, for example. 
     Herein, comparison is made between the electronic equipment  100 DD and the electronic equipment  100 D. As illustrated in  FIGS. 17 and 18 , in the electronic equipment  100 D, one heating element H is mounted on the first main surface  11  of the circuit board  10 . On the other hand, as illustrated in  FIGS. 21  and  22 , in the electronic equipment  100 DD, a plurality of heating elements H 1  to H 5  are mounted on a first main surface  11  of the circuit board  10 . Further, in the electronic equipment  100 DD, the deformation suppressing portion  30 B includes an opening portion  31  and a recess portion  32 . On the other hand, in the electronic equipment  100 D, the deformation suppressing portion  30 A includes an opening portion  31  but does not include a recess portion  32 . In these points, the electronic equipment  100 D and the electronic equipment  100 DD are different from each other. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 21 and 22 , the heating elements H 1  to H 5  are mounted on the first main surface  11  of the circuit board  10 . Herein, it is assumed that an amount of heat generation of the heating element H 1  is largest as compared to the heating elements H 2  to H 5 . Specifically, an amount of heat generation of the heating element H 1  is set to be highest among amounts of heat generation of all the heating elements H 1  to H 5 . 
     Referring to  FIGS. 21 and 22 , the deformation suppressing portion  30 B is a plate member. The deformation suppressing portion  30 B is mounted on the first main surface  11  of the circuit board  10 . Thus, it is possible to form plywood by the circuit board  10  and the deformation suppressing portion  30 B. Generally, an allowable stress of the plywood is made large, as compared to a configuration made only of the circuit board  10 . Consequently, it is possible to suppress deformation of the circuit board  10  due to the weight or a pressure of a coolant COO. 
     The deformation suppressing portion  30 B includes the opening portion  31  and the recess portion  32 . The size of the opening portion  31  is set in accordance with an outer shape of the heating element H 1 . The heating element H 1  is disposed inside the opening portion  31 . In this way, the deformation suppressing portion  30 B is formed in such a way that a mounting area of the heating element H 1  having a largest amount of heat generation among the plurality of heating elements H 1  to H 5  is not covered in the area of the first main surface  11 . Thus, it is possible to mount the deformation suppressing portion  30 B on the first main surface  11  in such a way that the deformation suppressing portion  30 B and the heating element H 1  do not interfere. In addition to the above, it is possible to efficiently transfer heat of the heating element H 1  having a largest amount of heat generation to the coolant COO without being blocked by the deformation suppressing portion  30 B. 
     Further, as illustrated in  FIG. 21 , the recess portion  32  is formed in a surface which faces the first main surface  11  of the circuit board  10 . The heating elements H 2  to H 5  are accommodated in the recess portion  32 . Specifically, the heating elements H 2  to H 5  except for the heating element H 1  having a largest amount of heat generation among the plurality of heating elements H 1  to H 5  are accommodated in the recess portion  32 . Thus, it is possible to mount the deformation suppressing portion  30 B on the first main surface  11  without forming an opening portion  31  in an area other than a mounting area of the heating element H 1 , while suppressing interference between the heating elements H 1  to H 5  and the deformation suppressing portion  30 B. Consequently, as compared to a case where an opening portion  31  is formed in all the mounting areas of the heating elements H 1  to H 5 , it is possible to enhance rigidity of the deformation suppressing portion  30 B. 
     Note that, in the example illustrated in  FIGS. 21 and 22 , five heating elements H 1  to H 5  are provided. An example embodiment, however, is not limited to the above. Further, two recess portions  32  are formed. Alternatively, the number of recess portions  32  may be one, or three or more. Further, in the example illustrated in  FIGS. 21 and 22 , one opening portion  31  is formed. Alternatively, a plurality of opening portions  31  may be formed, when it is possible to secure rigidity of the deformation suppressing portion  30 B. 
     The deformation suppressing portion  30 B is mounted on the circuit board  10  by an adhesive agent, a screw, or the like, for example. As a material of the deformation suppressing portion  30 B, iron, stainless alloy, or the like is used, for example. Further, the deformation suppressing portion  30 B is formed in such a way that at least rigidity capable of withstanding a pressure generated when the coolant COO turns from a liquid-phase coolant LP-COO to a gas-phase coolant GP-COO by phase change is secured, as the weights of the coolant COO, the heating elements H 1  to H 5 , the first housing  20 , and the like are added. 
     A configuration of the electronic equipment  100 DD is described as above. The electric equipment  100 DD in the second example embodiment of the present invention is able to provide an advantageous effect similar to the electronic equipment  100 D. 
     Third Example Embodiment 
     A configuration of electronic equipment  100 E in a third example embodiment of the present invention is described, based on the drawings. 
       FIG. 23  is a cross-sectional view illustrating a configuration of the electronic equipment  100 E, and is a diagram illustrating a cross section taken along the plane H-H in  FIG. 26 .  FIG. 24  is a cross-sectional view illustrating a configuration of the electronic equipment  100 E, and is a diagram illustrating a cross section taken along the plane J-J in  FIG. 25 .  FIG. 25  is a side view illustrating a configuration of the electronic equipment  100 E.  FIG. 26  is a top plan view illustrating a configuration of the electronic equipment  100 E. 
     Note that, in  FIGS. 23 and 25 , a vertical direction G is illustrated. Further, in  FIGS. 23 to 26 , constituent elements equivalent to respective constituent elements illustrated in  FIGS. 1 to 22  are indicated with same reference numbers as the reference numbers illustrated in  FIGS. 1 to 22 . 
     Referring to  FIGS. 23 to 26 , the electronic equipment  100 E includes a circuit board  10 A, a first housing  20 , and a second housing  60 . The electronic equipment  100 E is able to be mounted to an accommodation rack  200  similarly to the electronic equipment  100 . Note that the electronic equipment  100 E may be used as an electronic module to be incorporated in a communication device, a server, or the like, for example. 
     Herein, comparison is made between the electronic equipment  100 E and the electronic equipment  100 . As illustrated in  FIG. 23 , the electronic equipment  100 E is different from the electronic equipment  100  in a point that the second housing  60  is further included. Further, the electronic equipment  100 E is different from the electronic equipment  100  in a point that a through-hole  15  is formed in the circuit board  10 A. 
     As illustrated in  FIG. 23 , the second housing  60  is mounted on a second main surface  12  of the circuit board  10 A in such a way that a heating element H and a coolant COO are sealed with respect to the second main surface  12 . Further, the second housing  60  is mounted on the second main surface  12  in such a way as not to cover a back surface of a connector portion  13 . 
     The second housing  60  is mounted on the second main surface  12  in such a way that at least an area associated with a mounting area of the heating element H is included in the second main surface  12  with respect to the second main surface  12  of the circuit board  10 A. In addition to the above, the second housing  60  is mounted on the second main surface  12  in such a way that the coolant COO is sealed with respect to the first housing  20  via the circuit board  10 A. 
     Further, the second housing  60  includes a flange portion F similarly to the first housing  20 . As illustrated in  FIG. 23 , the flange portion F is formed in such a way as to project from an outer periphery of a lateral surface of the second housing  60 . As a material of the second housing  60 , a thermal conductive material is used, and aluminum, aluminum alloy, or the like is used, for example. 
     Note that the second housing  60  is mounted on the second main surface  12  of the circuit board  10 A by an adhesive agent, a screw, or the like, for example. At this occasion, the flange portion F of the second housing  60 , and the second main surface  12  of the circuit board  10 A are joined by an adhesive agent, a screw, or the like. Note that, preferably, a rubber-like packing or the like is interposed, as an elastic member, between the flange portion F of the second housing  60  and the second main surface  12  of the circuit board  10 A. Thus, it is possible to suppress formation of a gap between the flange portion F of the second housing  60  and the second main surface  12  of the circuit board  10 A. Consequently, it is possible to suppress leakage of the coolant COO from between the flange portion F of the second housing  60  and the second main surface  12  of the circuit board  10 A. 
     Note that the flange portion F of the second housing  60  is not an essential element similarly to the flange portion F of the first housing  20 , and may be omitted. In this case, an upper side end portion (a lower side end portion on the plane of  FIG. 23 ) of a lateral surface of the second housing  60  in the vertical direction G, and the second main surface  12  of the circuit board  10 A are joined by an adhesive agent or the like. 
     The circuit board  10 A includes the through-hole  15 . The through-hole  15  is formed in such a way as to pass through the first main surface  11  and the second main surface  12  of the circuit board  10 A. Specifically, the through-hole  15  is formed in the circuit board  10 A in such a way that the coolant COO is allowed to flow between a first space K 1  formed between the first main surface  11  and the first housing  20 , and a second space K 2  formed between the second main surface  12  and the second housing  60 . Thus, the coolant COO is allowed to flow between the first space K 1  (first main surface  11  side) and the second space K 2  (second main surface  12  side). 
     Note that the through-hole  15  also functions as a connection portion for connecting the first space K 1  and the second space K 2 . Further, the through-hole  15  also functions as a deformation suppressing portion for suppressing deformation of the circuit board  10 A. 
     By forming the through-hole  15  as a deformation suppressing portion and a connection portion, as described above, the coolant COO is allowed to flow between the first space K 1  (first main surface  11  side) and the second space K 2  (second main surface  12  side). 
     Thus, it is possible to reduce the weight and a pressure of the coolant COO applied to the circuit board  10 A. Consequently, the through-hole  15  is able to suppress deformation due to the weight or a pressure of the coolant COO. Further, it is possible to adjust the size or the number of through-holes  15  in such a way that the circuit board  10 A does not reach an elastic limit by a pressure generated when the coolant COO turns from a liquid-phase coolant LP-COO to a gas-phase coolant GP-COO by phase change, as the weights of the coolant COO, the heating element H, the first housing  20 , and the like are added. 
     The coolant COO is sealed in a sealed state in a space between the first housing  20  and the second housing  60  joined via the circuit board  10 A. Therefore, injecting a liquid-phase coolant LP-COO into a space (the first space K 1  and the second space K 2 ) between the first housing  20  and the second housing  60 , followed by evacuation, constantly keeps the pressure of the space between the first housing  20  and the second housing  60  to a saturated steam pressure of the coolant COO. Note that a method for filling the space between the first housing  20  and the second housing  60  with the coolant COO will be described later in detail in description of a manufacturing method of the electronic equipment  100 E. 
     A configuration of the electronic equipment  100 E is described as above. 
     Next, a manufacturing method of the electronic equipment  100 E is described. 
     First, the circuit board  10 A on which the heating element H is mounted is prepared. Next, the first housing  20  is mounted on the first main surface  11  of the circuit board  10 A by an adhesive agent, a screw, or the like. Further, the second housing  60  is mounted on the second main surface  12  of the circuit board  10 A by an adhesive agent, a screw or the like. Then, the coolant COO is filled in the space between the first housing  20  and the second housing  60 . 
     A method for filling the space between the first housing  20  and the second housing  60  with the coolant COO is as follows. 
     For example, the coolant COO is injected into a space (first space K 1 ) between the first housing  20  and the circuit board  10 A through a coolant injection hole (not illustrated), which is formed in advance in an upper surface of the first housing  20  (a surface on the upper side on the plane of  FIG. 21 ). Since the through-hole  15  is formed in the circuit board  10 A, the coolant COO flows into a space (second space K 2 ) between the second housing  60  and the circuit board  10 A via the through-hole  15  by a gravitational force. Then, when the coolant COO reaches a predetermined amount, the coolant injection hole is closed. 
     Further, air is ejected from a space (the first space K 1  and the second space K 2 ) between the first housing  20  and the second housing  60  by using a vacuum pump (not illustrated) or the like via an air ejection hole (not illustrated), which is formed in advance in the upper surface of the first housing  20  (a surface on the upper side on the plane of  FIG. 21 ). Then, the air ejection hole is closed. In this way, the coolant COO is sealed in the space between the first housing  20  and the second housing  60 . Thus, the pressure of the space between the first housing  20  and the second housing  60  becomes equal to a saturated steam pressure of the coolant COO, and a boiling point of the coolant COO sealed in the space between the first housing  20  and the second housing  60  approaches a room temperature. Note that the coolant injection hole may also be used as the air ejection hole. 
     A manufacturing method of the electronic equipment  100 E is described as above. 
     Next, an operation of the electronic equipment  100 E is described. When the heating element H on the circuit board  10 A is heated, a liquid-phase coolant LP-COO is boiled by the heat of the heating element H on the surface of the heating element H, and turns to a gas-phase coolant GP-COO by phase change. Thus, air bubbles of the gas-phase coolant GP-COO are generated. The heat generated on the heating element H is dissipated by the heat of vaporization (latent heat) generated by the phase change. Consequently, the heating element H is cooled. 
     The gas-phase coolant GP-COO rises upward in the vertical direction G within the liquid-phase coolant LP-COO, escapes from a liquid surface of the liquid-phase coolant LP-COO, and further rises upward in the vertical direction G. Further, when the gas-phase coolant GP-COO boiled by the heat of the heating element H is cooled by contact with an inner wall surface of the first housing  20 , the gas-phase coolant GP-COO turns to the liquid-phase coolant LP-COO again by phase change. The liquid-phase coolant LP-COO falls downward in the vertical direction G within the first housing  20 , stays on the second housing  60  side, and is used again for cooling the heating element H. 
     Herein, the through-hole  15  as a deformation suppressing portion and a connection portion is formed in the circuit board  10 A. Thus, as described above, the coolant COO is allowed to flow between the first space K 1  (first main surface  11  side) and the second space K 2  (second main surface  12  side). Therefore, it is possible to reduce a pressure difference between the first space K 1  and the second space K 2 . 
     Accordingly, it is possible to reduce the weight or a pressure of the coolant COO applied to the circuit board  10 A. Consequently, the through-hole  15  is able to suppress deformation due to the weight or a pressure of the coolant COO. Further, since it is possible to suppress deformation of the circuit board  10 A, it is possible to suppress formation of a gap between the circuit board  10 A and the first housing  20  at a joint portion between the circuit board  10 A and the first housing  20 . 
     Therefore, even when the heating element H and the coolant COO are sealed in a space surrounded by the circuit board  10 A and the first housing  20 , it is possible to suppress a failure such as leakage of the coolant COO or cutting of a wiring formed on the circuit board. 
     Next, a case where a posture of the electronic equipment  100 E is changed is described by using  FIGS. 27 and 28 . 
       FIG. 27  is a cross-sectional view illustrating a configuration of the electronic equipment  100 E, and is a diagram when the electronic equipment  100 E is set in such a way that the second housing  60  is disposed on the upper side in the vertical direction G. 
     As illustrated in  FIG. 27 , even when the electronic equipment  100 E is set in such a way that the second housing  60  is disposed on the upper side in the vertical direction G, the coolant COO is allowed to flow between the first space K 1  (first main surface  11  side) and the second space K 2  (second main surface  12  side) via the through-hole  15 . Therefore, it is possible to reduce a pressure difference between the first space (first main surface  11  side) and the second space K 2  (second main surface  12  side). 
       FIG. 28  is a cross sectional view illustrating a configuration of the electronic equipment  100 E, and is a diagram when the electronic equipment  100 E is set in such a way that the circuit board  10 A is disposed along the vertical direction G. 
     As illustrated in  FIG. 28 , even when the electronic equipment  100 E is set in such a way that the circuit board  10 A is disposed along the vertical direction G, the coolant COO is allowed to flow between the first space K 1  (first main surface  11  side) and the second space K 2  (second main surface  12  side) via the through-hole  15 . Therefore, it is possible to reduce a pressure difference between the first space K 1  (first main surface  11  side) and the second space K 2  (second main surface  12  side). 
     As described above, even when the electronic equipment  100 E is set to a posture as illustrated in  FIGS. 27 and 28 , it is possible to reduce a pressure difference between the first space K 1  (first main surface  11  side) and the second space K 2  (second main surface  12  side). Therefore, even when the electronic equipment  100 E is set to a posture as illustrated in  FIGS. 27 and 28 , it is possible to reduce the weight or a pressure of the coolant COO applied to the circuit board  10 A. Consequently, the through-hole  15  is able to suppress deformation due to the weight or a pressure of the coolant COO. 
     As described above, the electronic equipment  100 E in the third example embodiment of the present invention further includes the second housing  60 . The second housing  60  is mounted on the second main surface  12  in such a way that at least an area associated with the heating element H is included in the second main surface  12  with respect to the second main surface  12  being a main surface of the circuit board  10 A on a side opposite to the first main surface  11 , and the coolant COO is sealed with respect to the first housing  20  via the circuit board  10 A. Further, a deformation suppressing portion is a connection portion for connecting the first space K 1  formed between the first main surface  11  of the circuit board  10 A and the first housing  20 , and the second space K 2  formed between the second main surface  12  of the circuit board  10 A and the second housing  60  in such a way that a coolant is allowed to flow between the first space K 1  and the second space K 2 . 
     In this way, by further providing the second housing  60 , it is possible to form the first space K 1  formed between the first main surface  11  of the circuit board  10 A and the first housing  20 , and the second space K 2  formed between the second main surface  12  of the circuit board  10 A and the second housing  60 . At this occasion, a connection portion for connecting the first space K 1  and the second space k 2  is provided in such a way that a coolant is allowed to flow between the first space K 1  and the second space K 2 . Therefore, it is possible to reduce a pressure difference between the first space K 1  and the second space K 2 . 
     Accordingly, it is possible to reduce the weight or a pressure of the coolant COO applied to the circuit board  10 A. Consequently, the connection portion is able to suppress deformation due to the weight or a pressure of the coolant COO. Further, since it is possible to suppress deformation of the circuit board  10 A, it is possible to suppress formation of a gap between the circuit board  10 A and the first housing  20  at a joint portion between the circuit board  10 A and the first housing  20 . Likewise, it is possible to suppress formation of a gap between the circuit board  10 A and the second housing  60  at a joint portion between the circuit board  10 A and the second housing  60 . 
     In the electronic equipment  100 E in the third example embodiment of the present invention, a connection portion is the through-hole  15 , which is formed in the circuit board  10 A, in such a way that the coolant COO is allowed to flow between the first space K 1  and the second space K 2 . Thus, the coolant COO is allowed to flow between the first space K 1  and the second space K 2  via the through-hole  15  of the circuit board  10 A. Therefore, it is possible to reduce a pressure difference between the first space K 1  and the second space K 2 . 
     Accordingly, it is possible to reduce the weight or a pressure of the coolant COO applied to the circuit board  10 A. Consequently, the through-hole  15  is able to suppress deformation of the circuit board  10 A due to the weight or a pressure of the coolant COO. Further, since it is possible to suppress deformation of the circuit board  10 A, it is possible to suppress formation of a gap between the circuit board  10 A and the first housing  20  at a joint portion between the circuit board  10 A and the first housing  20 . Likewise, it is possible to suppress formation of a gap between the circuit board  10 A and the second housing  60  at a joint portion between the circuit board  10 A and the second housing  60 . 
     Fourth Example Embodiment 
     A configuration of electronic equipment  100 F in a fourth example embodiment of the present invention is described, based on the drawings. 
       FIG. 29  is a cross-sectional view illustrating a configuration of the electronic equipment  100 F, and is a diagram illustrating a cross section taken along the plane K-K in  FIG. 32 .  FIG. 30  is a cross-sectional view illustrating a configuration of the electronic equipment  100 F, and is a diagram illustrating a cross section taken along the plane L-L in  FIG. 31 .  FIG. 31  is a side view illustrating a configuration of the electronic equipment  100 F.  FIG. 32  is a top plan view illustrating a configuration of the electronic equipment  100 F. 
     Note that, in  FIGS. 29 and 31 , a vertical direction G is illustrated. Further, in  FIGS. 29 to 32 , constituent elements equivalent to respective constituent elements illustrated in  FIGS. 1 to 28  are indicated with same reference numbers as the reference numbers illustrated in  FIGS. 1 to 28 . 
     Referring to  FIGS. 29 to 32 , the electronic equipment  100 F includes a circuit board  10 , a first housing  20 F, a second housing  60 F, and a pipe unit  70 . The electronic equipment  100 F is able to be mounted to an accommodation rack  200  similarly to the electronic equipment  100 . Note that the electronic equipment  100 F may be used as an electronic module to be incorporated in a communication device, a server, or the like, for example. 
     Herein, comparison is made between the electronic equipment  100 F and the electronic equipment  100 . As illustrated in  FIG. 29 , the electronic equipment  100 F is different from the electronic equipment  100  in a point that the second housing  60 F and the pipe unit  70  are further provided. 
     Further, comparison is made between the electronic equipment  100 F and the electronic equipment  100 E. As illustrated in  FIG. 29 , the electronic equipment  100 F is different from the electronic equipment  100 E in a point that the pipe unit  70  is further provided. Note that, in  FIG. 29 , two pipe units  70  are provided. An example embodiment, however, is not limited to the above. Specifically, one or three or more pipe units  70  may be provided. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 29 to 32 , the pipe unit  70  is connected to the first housing  20 F and the second housing  60 F. Specifically, one end portion of the pipe unit  70  is connected to an opening portion  23  of the first housing  20 F. The other end portion of the pipe unit  70  is connected to an opening portion  63  of the second housing  60 F. 
     The pipe unit  70  as a deformation suppressing portion and a connection portion connects between a first space K 1  and a second space K 2  in such a way that a coolant COO is allowed to flow between the first space K 1  and the second space K 2 . Note that, in the electronic equipment  100 F, the first space K 1  is a space formed between a first main surface  11  of the circuit board  10  and the first housing  20 F. Further, the second space K 2  is a space formed between a second main surface  12  of the circuit board  10  and the second housing  60 F. 
     Herein, the pipe unit  70  as a deformation suppressing portion and a connection portion is provided. Thus, as described above, the coolant COO is allowed to flow between the first space K 1  (first main surface  11  side) and the second space K 2  (second main surface  12  side). Therefore, it is possible to reduce a pressure difference between the first space K 1  and the second space K 2 . 
     Accordingly, it is possible to reduce the weight or a pressure of the coolant COO applied to the circuit board  10 . Consequently, the pipe unit  70  is able to suppress deformation due to the weight or a pressure of the coolant COO. Further, since it is possible to suppress deformation of the circuit board  10 , it is possible to suppress formation of a gap between the circuit board  10  and the first housing  20 F at a joint portion between the circuit board  10  and the first housing  20 F. Likewise, it is possible to suppress formation of a gap between the circuit board  10  and the second housing  60 F at a joint portion between the circuit board  10  and the second housing  60 F. 
     Therefore, even when a heating element H and the coolant COO are sealed in a space surrounded by the first housing  20 F and the second housing  60 F, it is possible to suppress a failure such as leakage of the coolant COO or cutting of a wiring formed on the circuit board. 
     As described above, in the electronic equipment  100 F in the fourth example embodiment of the present invention, a connection portion is the pipe unit  70  for connecting the first space K 1  and the second space K 2  in such a way that the coolant COO is allowed to flow between the first space K 1  and the second space K 2 . Thus, the coolant COO is allowed to flow between the first space K 1  and the second space K 2  via the pipe unit  70 . Therefore, it is possible to reduce a pressure difference between the first space K 1  and the second space K 2 . 
     Accordingly, it is possible to reduce the weight or a pressure of the coolant COO applied to the circuit board  10 . Consequently, the pipe unit  70  is able to suppress deformation due to the weight or a pressure of the coolant COO. Further, since it is possible to suppress deformation of the circuit board  10 , it is possible to suppress formation of a gap between the circuit board  10  and the first housing  20 F at a joint portion between the circuit board  10  and the first housing  20 F. Likewise, it is possible to suppress formation of a gap between the circuit board  10  and the second housing  60 F at a joint portion between the circuit board  10  and the second housing  60 F. 
     A part or the entirety of the above-described example embodiments may be described as the following supplementary notes, but are not limited to the following. 
     [Supplementary Note 1] 
     Electronic equipment including: 
     a circuit board on which a heating element is mounted; 
     a first housing mounted on a first main surface of the circuit board in such a way that the heating element and a coolant are sealed with respect to the first main surface; and 
     a deformation suppressing portion which suppresses deformation of the circuit board. 
     [Supplementary Note 2] 
     The electronic equipment according to supplementary note 1, wherein 
     the coolant is capable of turning to a liquid-phase coolant and a gas-phase coolant by phase change. 
     [Supplementary Note 3] 
     The electronic equipment according to supplementary note 1 or 2, wherein 
     the deformation suppressing portion is a plate member mounted on one or both of the first main surface, and a second main surface being a main surface of the circuit board on a side opposite to the first main surface. 
     [Supplementary Note 4] 
     The electronic equipment according to supplementary note 3, wherein 
     a plate member mounted on the first main surface is provided in such a way as not to cover a mounting area of the heating element in the first main surface. 
     [Supplementary Note 5] 
     The electronic equipment according to any one of supplementary notes 1 to 4, wherein 
     the first housing is configured to include a lid portion which faces the first main surface of the circuit board, and a frame portion which surrounds an outer peripheral portion of the lid portion. 
     [Supplementary Note 6] 
     The electronic equipment according to supplementary note 5, further including 
     an elastic member provided between the lid portion and the frame portion, wherein 
     the heating element and a coolant are sealed between the first main surface of the circuit board and the first housing by compressing the elastic member between the lid portion and the frame portion. 
     [Supplementary Note 7] 
     The electronic equipment according to any one of supplementary notes 1 to 6, further including 
     a heat radiating portion mounted to the first housing. 
     [Supplementary Note 8] 
     The electronic equipment according to supplementary note 7, wherein 
     a circulation path is formed inside the heat radiating portion in such a way that the coolant is allowed to circulate. 
     [Supplementary Note 9] 
     The electronic equipment according to any one of supplementary notes 1 to 8, further including 
     a connector portion provided on the circuit board, and connected to another electronic component, wherein 
     the first housing is mounted on the first main surface in such a way as not to cover the connector portion. 
     [Supplementary Note 10] 
     The electronic equipment according to supplementary note 1 or 2, further including 
     a second housing mounted on a second main surface being a main surface of the circuit board on a side opposite to the first main surface in such a way that at least an area associated with a mounting area of the heating element is included in the second main surface, and the coolant is sealed with respect to the first housing via the circuit board, wherein 
     the deformation suppressing portion is a connection portion which connects a first space formed between the first main surface of the circuit board and the first housing, and a second space formed between the second main surface and the second housing in such a way that the coolant is allowed to flow between the first space and the second space. 
     [Supplementary Note 11] 
     The electronic equipment according to supplementary note 10, wherein 
     the connection portion is a through-hole formed in the circuit board in such a way that the coolant is allowed to flow between the first space and the second space. 
     [Supplementary Note 12] 
     The electronic equipment according to supplementary note 10, wherein 
     the connection portion is a pipe unit which connects between the first space and the second space in such a way that the coolant is allowed to flow between the first space and the second space. 
     [Supplementary Note 13] 
     An electronic device including 
     the electronic equipment according to any one of supplementary notes 1 to 12; and 
     an accommodation rack to which the electronic equipment is mounted. 
     [Supplementary Note 14] 
     An electronic device including: 
     the electronic equipment according to supplementary note 9; and 
     an accommodation rack including an accommodation-rack-side connector portion connected to the connector portion, wherein 
     the electronic equipment is mounted to the accommodation rack. 
     In the foregoing, the invention of the present application is described by referring to example embodiments. The invention of the present application, however, is not limited to the above-described example embodiments. A configuration and details of the invention of the present application may be modified in various ways comprehensible to a person skilled in the art within the scope of the invention of the present application. 
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               10 ,  10 A Circuit board 
               11  First main surface 
               12  Second main surface 
               13  Connector portion 
               15  Through-hole 
               20 ,  20 A,  20 C,  20 F First housing 
               20   a  Lid portion 
               20   b  Frame portion 
               20   c  Heat-radiating-function equipped lid portion 
               21  Heat radiating fin 
               22  Circulation path 
               23  Opening portion 
               30 ,  30 A,  30 B Deformation suppressing portion 
               31  Opening portion 
               32  Recess portion 
               40  Heat radiating portion 
               41  Heat radiating fin 
               50  Pump 
               60 ,  60 F Second housing 
               63  Opening portion 
               70  Pipe unit 
               90  Front cover 
               100 ,  100 A,  100 B,  100 C,  100 D,  100 DD Electronic equipment 
               100 E,  100 F Electronic equipment 
               200  Accommodation rack 
               210  Housing 
               220  Circuit board 
               223  Accommodation-rack-side connector portion 
               1000  Electronic device 
             F Flange portion 
             H Heating element 
             K 1  First space 
             K 2  Second space