Patent ID: 7594749

Claim:
A performance testing apparatus for a heat pipe and a supporting device for positioning the testing apparatus comprising: an immovable portion having a cooling structure defined therein for cooling the heat pipe requiring test; a movable portion capable of moving relative to the immovable portion and having a cooling structure defined therein for cooling the heat pipe; a receiving structure being located between the immovable portion and the movable portion for receiving the heat pipe therein; a concavo-convex cooperating structure defined in the immovable portion and the movable portion for avoiding the movable portion from deviating from the immovable portion to ensure the receiving structure being capable of receiving the heat pipe precisely; at least a temperature sensor being attached to at least one of the immovable portion and the movable portion for thermally contacting the heat pipe in the receiving structure for detecting temperature of the heat pipe; and a supporting device comprising a seat for locating the testing apparatus at a required position, a first plate on the seat and having the immovable portion located thereon, and a second plate located above the movable portion and supported by a plurality of rods extending from the first plate.