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Heatsink with visual installation indicator

US11821842B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Cisco Technology, Inc. · US

Inventors

Le Gao · Xuzhou, CN
Yang Sun · Hangzhou City, CN
Rudong Shi · Shanghai, CN
Bruce Chen · Taipei, TW

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 10, 2022
Grant date	Nov 21, 2023
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 10, 2042

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF28F2280/04
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus that includes a module for use in installing a heatsink, the module comprising a fastener, a first indicator member comprising a first visual indicator surface, and a second indicator member comprising a second visual indicator surface, the first and second indicator members defining an opening for receiving the fastener. The first visual indicator surface is visible when the fastener is not fully installed and the second visual indicator surface is visible when the fastener is fully installed. A method for installing the heatsink with the module is also disclosed herein.

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