Rotatable latch for compressing thermal interface material between a heat generating electrical component and a cooling electrical component
US8363406B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 17, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jan 29, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/20
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Apparatuses are provided for compressing a thermal interface material between a heat generating electronic component and a cooling electrical component. Embodiments include a rotatable latch fastened to the heat generating electrical component, the rotatable latch including a hook; wherein when the rotatable latch is in an engaged position, the hook of the rotatable latch engages a pin extending from the cooling electrical component such that the thermal interface material adhered to the heat generating electrical component is coupled to the cooling component; when the rotatable latch is in an unengaged position, the hook of the rotatable latch is not engaged with the pin of the cooling electrical component; a load screw; wherein when the rotatable latch is in the engaged position, threading the load screw into the rotatable latch moves the rotatable latch into a locked state; and a spring leaf that is coupled to the heat generating electrical component.
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