Clip for heat sink
US6424530B1 · kind B1 · utility
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12Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 12, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/44026
- WIPO fieldSemiconductors
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A clip (10) securing a heat sink (20) to a heat-generating device (40) for removing heat therefrom comprises a body (12) and a pair of arms (14, 16) extending from the body. The body is positioned in a groove of the heat sink, for pressing the heat sink against a heat-generating device. The body integrally forms a loop (122) which receives a fin (24) of the heat sink, for enhancing engagement of the clip with the heat sink. Hooks (142, 162) at ends of the arms engage with holes defining in a substrate (30) on which the heat-generating device is mounted, thereby securing the heat sink against the heat-generating device.
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