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Method of manufacturing an interconnect device which forms a heat sink and electrical connections between a heat generating device and a power source

US7992294B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 23, 2008
Grant dateAug 9, 2011
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Expiry dateFeb 18, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49222
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An interconnect device is used to mate a heat generating device to a power source. Plated components are provided on the interconnect device to provide a heat sink function for the heat generating device when the heat generating device is connected to the interconnect device, and to provide an electrical path between the heat generating device and the power source. A method of manufacturing same is also disclosed.

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