Patent · US Expired

Toggle heat sink clip

US6507489B1 · kind B1 · utility

6Cited by
5References
22Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 2, 2001
Grant dateJan 14, 2003
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Expiry dateAug 2, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/0002
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A toggle heat sink clip assembly includes a support base having a first end and a second end opposite the first end. A spring member has a first end and a second end, the first end of the spring member being pivotally attached to the first end of the support base. A rigid handle has a first end and a second end, the first end of the handle being pivotally attached to the second end of the support base. A rigid pivot member has a first end and a second end, the first end of the pivot member being pivotally attached to the second end of the spring member, and the second end of the pivot member being pivotally attached to a mid portion of the handle. The clip is movable to a locked position whereby a heat sink is retained in secured engagement with a microprocessor in a computer chassis.

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