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Processor support assembly

US6025990A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 30, 1997
Grant dateFeb 15, 2000
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Expiry dateDec 30, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K7/023
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for supporting within a chassis enclosure a plurality of microprocessors, each operably coupled to a heat sink, includes mounting within the chassis enclosure one or more retention brackets, each retention bracket adapted to receive at least one microprocessor and a cover engaged about the top of at least one microprocessor, the cover being releasably fastenable to the retention bracket, and further including the coupling together of multiple retention brackets to form a bridge-like assembly.

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