Locking device for locking heat dissipaters mounted on computer circuit boards
US5860195A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 19, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jan 19, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 19, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/44538
- WIPO fieldSemiconductors
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A locking device for locking a heat-dissipating member securely in position on the housing of a CPU is provided. The locking device includes a flexible securing piece which is an integral piece including an elongated flexible middle portion having one end formed into a first fastening portion and the other end formed into a coupling portion. The first fastening portion is formed with a first fastening hole, and the coupling portion is formed with an angled portion and a slot extending from the angled portion to near the hook-shaped portion. Further, the locking device includes a pressable fastening piece which includes a second fastening portion having a second fastening hole; a pair of hook-shaped pieces linked to the second fastening portion; a stopper linked to the hook-shaped pieces; and a press portion linked to the second fastening portion; wherein the hook-shaped pieces and the stopper are coupled to the slot in the coupling portion of the flexible securing piece. An elastic member has a first end connected to the flexible securing piece and a second end connected to the pressable fastening piece. The locking device can be easily and effortlessly mounted on a CPU mount for l…
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