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Composite structure for heat transfer and radiation

US5471367A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 15, 1994
Grant dateNov 28, 1995
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Expiry dateMar 15, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K7/1418
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A guide rail assembly for clamping circuit boards in place comprising a guide rail directly attached to a heat radiating fin formed from a graphite fiber reinforced plastic. The fins have tenons that fit within the guide rail to provide additional resistance to clamping forces. The guide rail assembly can be assembled using a variety of bonding methods, including adhesives.

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