Clip for heat sink
US6501656B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 28, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/4935
- WIPO fieldSemiconductors
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A clip (10) includes a first member (12) and a second member (14). The first member includes a spring portion (122), a first leg (126) extending from one end of the spring portion, and a handle (128) extending from an opposite end of the spring portion. The spring portion has flanges (130) extending from opposite sides thereof and folded back thereover for reinforcing the clip. The handle defines a cutout (134) including a receiving section (136) and a locking section (138). The second member includes a connect portion (144) forming a plurality of teeth (148) on opposite edges thereof, and a second leg (142). The connect portion is received in the receiving section and engages in the locking section. A slot (146) in the connect portion facilitates elastic deformation. The effective length of the second member is adjustable according to the particular teeth selected to engage in the locking section.
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