Secure device capable of engaging with a heat sink firmly
US7423880B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 3, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01L2924/0002
- WIPO fieldSemiconductors
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A secure device for a heat sink includes a frame and a plurality of cylindrical posts. The frame provides a plurality of elongated projections at the inner side thereof. Each of the cylindrical posts is attached to the outer side of the frame. A plurality of split portions are provided at the upper end of the respective cylindrical post. A reversed deep countersink is provided in the cylindrical post and an engaging piece is disposed at the inner side of the respective split portion. A wedge locator is disposed at one of the split portions corresponding to a lateral side of the heat sink such that the heat sink is capable of being elastically secured with the wedge locator and the elongated projections.
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