Locking device for a heat sink
US7349218B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 13, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/42
- WIPO fieldSemiconductors
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A locking device is for locking a heat sink to an electronic device. The locking device includes a retaining frame and a guiding member positioned on the retaining frame. The guiding member includes a seat having a base sitting on the retaining frame, a sleeve extending upwardly from the seat, and two spaced legs descending from the base of the seat to retain the guiding member to the retaining frame. A fastener is accommodated in the sleeve of the guiding member and is kept vertical to the retaining frame by the guiding member.
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