F04B43/0027

Pumping system in the lab-on-a-chip field

The invention relates to a system and an implementation method for pumping a fluid, the system comprising: a pump comprising a flexible membrane which has two opposing surfaces, the membrane comprising a spatially rotating permanent magnetization structure, a rigid support means to which at least a portion of the lower surface of the membrane is attached, a source of a magnetic field which is capable of generating a magnetic drive field at the location of the membrane, the magnetic drive field having a substantially homogeneous orientation.

VIRTUAL VALVE IN A MEMS-BASED COOLING SYSTEM

An active cooling system is described. The active cooling system includes at least one cooling element that has a vent therein and is in communication with a fluid. The cooling element(s) are actuated to vibrate to drive the fluid toward a heat-generating structure and to alternately open and close at least one virtual valve corresponding to the vent. The virtual valve is open for a low flow resistance and closed for a high flow resistance. The vent remains physically open for the virtual valve being closed.

Cooling for an electrically operated displacement pump

An electrically operated displacement pump includes an electric motor having a stator and a rotor. The rotor is connected to the fluid displacer to power pumping by the fluid displacer. A cooling circuit extends at least partially about an exterior of a motor housing that houses the electric motor. A fan assembly blows cooling air through the cooling circuit.

COOLING FOR AN ELECTRICALLY OPERATED DISPLACEMENT PUMP

An electrically operated displacement pump includes an electric motor having a stator and a rotor. The rotor is connected to the fluid displacer to power pumping by the fluid displacer. A cooling circuit extends at least partially about an exterior of a motor housing that houses the electric motor. A fan assembly blows cooling air through the cooling circuit.