Patent attributes
A flat heat pipe with a two-phase liquid-vapor working fluid, includes a first plate receiving thermal energy from a heat source, a second plate transferring thermal energy to a cold source, an edge to form a hermetically sealed enclosed internal space, a capillary structure interposed between the first and second plates, vaporization channels adjacent to the first plate, condensation channels adjacent to the second plate, a transfer passage placing the evaporation channels in communication with the condensation channels for the transport of vapor, and a collection channel forming a reservoir, in fluid communication with each condensation channel. The collection channel is adjacent to the second plate, such that the collection channel can pump and store the excess liquid phase.
