Locking device for heat sink
US7342791B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 31, 2005 |
| Grant date | Mar 11, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01L2924/0002
- WIPO fieldSemiconductors
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A locking device for securing a heat sink to a heat generating electronic device includes a retaining member attached to the heat sink and a plurality of fasteners positioned to the retaining member. The retaining member includes a frame and a plurality of fastening feet integrally formed with the frame by metal extrusion. The frame has an opening for receiving a bottom protrusion of the heat sink therein. Each fastening foot has a slot therein communicating with the opening of the frame and defines a fastening hole. The fasteners are respectively positioned in the fastening holes of the fastening feet of the retaining member.
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