Apparatus for mounting a module and enabling heat conduction from the module to the mounting surface
US7864534B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 11, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/44556
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electronics enclosure is provided. The electronics enclosure includes a heat dissipating body comprising: a heat conducting surface, a first flange adjacent to the heat conducting surface, and a first part of a latch mechanism adjacent to the heat conducting surface. The first part of the latch mechanism is adjacent an edge of the heat conducting surface opposite to the first flange, such that a portion of the heat conducting surface is between the first flange and the first part of the latch mechanism. The electronics enclosure also includes a plurality of electronic modules configured to mount to the heat dissipating body. Each of the plurality of electronic modules comprises: a plurality of electronic components, a heat conducting side configured to contact the heat conducting surface of the heat dissipating body, a second flange adjacent the heat conducting side, the second flange configured to couple with the first flange, and a second part of the latch mechanism adjacent the heat conducting side, the second part of the latch mechanism configured to couple with the first part of the latch mechanism. The second flange and the second part of the latch mechanism are on opposit…
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