New patent shows how Surface Neo and Duo could stay cool
Microsoft might have some innovative solutions to keep the Surface Neo and Surface Duo cool.
What you need to know
- A new patent shows a potential heat transfer system for the Surface Neo and Surface Duo.
- The patent shows a vapor chamber extending across the hinge of a device.
- As with all patents revealed, this design might never be used in a device.
A newly revealed patent shows off a potential cooling system for the upcoming Surface Neo and Surface Duo (via Windows United). The patent shows heat pipes and vapor chambers extending across the hinge of a device.
The Surface Neo and Surface Duo appear to be very thin devices, which could increase the importance of well-designed thermal dissipation.
The patent was published on November 21, 2019, and filed for on May 17, 2018. Its description explains how a vapor chamber could help cool the device by extending through the hinge.
As with all patents, this design could not be used in the future. It could also be used in a different way or as part of a different device.
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