Clip for securing heat sink to electronic device package
US6229705A · kind A · utility
Assignee
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 22, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 8, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 22, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01L2924/0002
- WIPO fieldSemiconductors
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A clip includes a plastic handle and a metal fastener. The handle is generally T-shaped with an operation section and a joint section extending downwards from the operation section. The joint section forms a pair of hems generally L-shaped and extending toward each other to define a receiving space therebetween. The metal fastener includes a body and first and second arms extending from opposite ends of the body. A pair of protrusions extends from each of opposite edges of the second arm for being interferentially received in the receiving space of the handle thereby securely retaining the handle to the fastener. Flanges extend from opposite edges of the body and are bent to overlap the body for reinforcing the body. Alternatively, a rib is formed on the body for the reinforcement purposes.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.