Synthetic Jet Actuators and Ejectors and Methods For Using The Same
A thermal management system is provided which comprises (a) a synthetic jet actuator; and (b) a frame having at least one element therein which pressingly engages said synthetic jet actuator.
1 - 19 . (canceled)
20 . A synthetic jet actuator, comprising:
a diaphragm equipped with a surround;
a voice coil having first and second terminal portions;
a pot structure having first and second portions which are electrically isolated from each other;
a first portion of tinsel having a first end which is in electrical communication with said first terminal portion of said voice coil, and a second end which is in electrical communication with said first portion of said pot structure; and
a second portion of tinsel having a first end which is in electrical communication with said second terminal portion of said voice coil, and a second end which is in electrical communication with said second portion of said pot structure.
21 . The synthetic jet actuator of claim 20 , wherein said first and second portions of said pot structure are spaced apart from each other.
22 . The synthetic jet actuator of claim 20 , wherein said first and second portions of said pot structure have a dielectric material disposed between them.
23 . The synthetic jet actuator of claim 20 , further comprising a magnet having first and second portions which are electrically isolated from each other.
24 . The synthetic jet actuator of claim 23 , wherein said first and second portions of said magnet are spaced apart from each other.
25 . The synthetic jet actuator of claim 23 , wherein said first and second portions of said magnet have a dielectric material disposed between them.
26 . The synthetic jet actuator of claim 23 , wherein said magnet is disposed on, and in contact with, said pot structure.
27 . The synthetic jet actuator of claim 23 , further comprising a top plate disposed on said magnet, said top plate having first and second portions which are electrically isolated from each other.
28 . The synthetic jet actuator of claim 27 , wherein said first and second portions of said magnet are spaced apart from each other.
29 . The synthetic jet actuator of claim 27 , wherein said first and second portions of said magnet have a dielectric material disposed between them.
30 . The synthetic jet actuator of claim 20 , wherein said voice coil and said pot structure are spaced apart from said diaphragm.
31 . The synthetic jet actuator of claim 20 , wherein said pot structure is annular in shape.
32 . A synthetic jet actuator, comprising:
a diaphragm equipped with a surround;
a voice coil having first and second terminal portions;
a pot structure having first and second passageways defined therein;
a first conductive element which extends through said first passage way and which is in electrical communication with said first terminal portion of said voice coil; and a second portion of tinsel which extends through said second passage way and which is in electrical communication with said second terminal portion of said voice coil.
33 . The synthetic jet actuator of claim 32 , wherein said voice coil and said pot structure are spaced apart from said diaphragm.
34 . The synthetic jet actuator of claim 32 , wherein said pot structure is annular in shape.
35 . The synthetic jet actuator of claim 32 , wherein at least one of said first and second conductive elements is a portion of tinsel.
36 . The synthetic jet actuator of claim 32 , wherein each of said first and second conductive elements is a portion of tinsel.
37 . The synthetic jet actuator of claim 32 , wherein said voice coil comprises a first wire, and wherein at least one of said first and second conductive elements comprises said first wire.
38 . The synthetic jet actuator of claim 32 , wherein said voice coil comprises a first wire, and wherein both of said first and second conductive elements comprises said first wire.
39 . The synthetic jet actuator of claim 32 , wherein said voice coil comprises a first wire, and wherein at least one of said first and second conductive elements comprises a second wire of larger caliper than said first wire.
40 - 112 . (canceled)