Clip for securing heat sink to electronic device
US6250375A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 10, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jun 26, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 10, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/44034
- WIPO fieldSemiconductors
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A clip (10) includes a body (12) and a fastener (14). The body has a leg (26) depending at an end thereof for engaging with a retention module (50), and a central pressing tab (24) for being received in a groove (76) defined in a heat sink (70). The body further has a joint portion (28) at another end thereof. Cutouts (33) are defined in the joint portion to form a pair of deformable protrusions (35) and a U-shaped head (36). A rib (38) is formed on the body for reinforcing the clip. The fastener has a retaining portion (42). The retaining portion includes a slot (44) for receiving the head, and an aperture (46) for engaging with an ear (64) formed on the retention module. The protrusions are deformed to secure the fastener to the body.
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