Cam-type retainer clip for heat sinks for electronic integrated

Electricity: electrical systems and devices – Housing or mounting assemblies with diverse electrical... – For electronic systems and devices

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24296, 24458, 165 803, 248510, 257727, 361710, H05K 720

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060612398

ABSTRACT:
A heat sink assembly comprises a heat sink and a retainer clip for attachment to an electronic package or semiconductor device so as to dissipate heat from such device. The heat sink may comprise a flat base with a plurality of upwardly extending fins. The fins will define at least one channel. The retainer clip includes two parts. One part is an elongated, resilient, metal strap that has holding means at each end for engaging a semiconductor socket, or a semiconductor module, so as to secure the retainer clip and heat sink to the device or module. The retainer clip also includes a cam-type latch which is pivotally positioned in the middle of the elongated strap and includes an arm and a cam. The cam has a bearing surface which is spaced from the axis of the elongated member a distance greater than the distance between the elongated member and the upper surface of the heat sink base when in the initially assembled position. When the arm is rotated, the bearing surface of the cam is forced against the upper surface of the heat sink which causes the strap to be displaced upwardly placing pressure on the strap and thereby forcing the heat sink into heat conducting engagement with the electronic device or module.

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