Heat sink retention apparatus and method for computer systems
US5886871A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 1, 1997 |
| Grant date | Mar 23, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01L2924/0002
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computer system includes a chassis and a rigid support member mounted therein. A heat sink is connected to the support member by a resilient retainer which is movably mounted on the heat sink. The retainer is movable between a first position out of engagement with the support member, and a second position engaged with the support member. The retainer is formed of a continuous strip of resilient material and includes a handle for facilitating manual access to move the retainer between the first and second positions. The retainer is captive to the heat sink in either of the first and second positions.
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