Patent · US Expired

Clip for heat sink

US7046516B2 · kind B2 · utility

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12References
18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 28, 2004
Grant dateMay 16, 2006
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 1, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T24/44026
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A clip for heat sink comprises an inverted T-shaped retaining member and an L-shaped operation member pivotably connected to the retaining member. The retaining member has a detaining portion defining several openings and a connecting portion extending from the detaining portion. The operation member has a press portion for bearing against the heat sink and a holding portion for being grasped extending from the press portion. The operation member is capable of being driven to rotate from a first position to a second position to cause the detaining portion to interlock with a retention module provided on a printed circuit board, thereby securing the heat sink to an electronic element package on the printed circuit board.

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