Heat sink retention apparatus and method for computer systems

Details Heat sink retention apparatus and method for computer systems Heat sink retention apparatus and method for computer systems

1997-10-01

1999-03-23

Thompson, Gregory

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Housing or mounting assemblies with diverse electrical...

For electronic systems and devices

361687, 361709, 361690, 257718, H05K 720

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058868712

ABSTRACT:
A computer system includes a chassis and a rigid support member mounted therein. A heat sink is connected to the support member by a resilient retainer which is movably mounted on the heat sink. The retainer is movable between a first position out of engagement with the support member, and a second position engaged with the support member. The retainer is formed of a continuous strip of resilient material and includes a handle for facilitating manual access to move the retainer between the first and second positions. The retainer is captive to the heat sink in either of the first and second positions.

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U.S. Serial No. 08/763,238, filed on Dec. 10, 1996, Computer System With Heat Sink Having An Integrated Grounding Tab, Ralph Remsburg et al., Abstract and 3 sheets of drawings.

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