Fastening structure

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2005-10-19

2008-07-15

Vortman, Anatoly (Department: 2835)

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Housing or mounting assemblies with diverse electrical...

For electronic systems and devices

C361S710000, C361S701000, C361S702000, C165S080200, C165S185000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07400507

ABSTRACT:
A fastening structure for securing a heatsink module is provided. The structure includes at least a first fastening piece attached to the circuit board and having a first fastening member, a heat spreader having its attached side connected to the heatsink module, hence able to swing vertically, and a pair of first positioning members protrudingly provided on the thermal spread; a second fastening piece having a second fastening member to connect to the first fastening member and a fulcrum to suppress the heat spreader, the second fastening piece having suitable elasticity for the second fastening member to swing vertically and axially around the fulcrum; and a suppressing member having a pair of second positioning members to engage the first positioning members and having a portion press against the top of fulcrum to ensure the state of engagement between the first fastening piece and the second fastening piece.

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