Electricity: electrical systems and devices – Housing or mounting assemblies with diverse electrical... – For electronic systems and devices
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-10
2006-10-10
Thompson, Gregory D (Department: 2835)
Electricity: electrical systems and devices
Housing or mounting assemblies with diverse electrical...
For electronic systems and devices
C165S185000, C257S707000, C257S719000, C361S710000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07120023
ABSTRACT:
A variable-height thermal-interface assembly for transferring heat from a heat source to a heat sink comprises a slidable interface between two contacting surfaces, the slidable interface inclined diagonally relative to the z-axis. The two contacting surfaces slide relative to one another parallel to the incline direction to provide z-axis expansion of the assembly. The assembly further comprises a spring clip, which when released applies a shear force across the slidable interface, causing the two contacting surfaces to slide relative to one another, coupling the sliding to provide z-axis expansion. The assembly further comprises a reversible locking device, which when locked prevents the two contacting surfaces from sliding relative to one another, such that the spring clip remains retracted, and when unlocked allows the two contacting surfaces to slide relative to one another, such that the spring clip is released.
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Delano Andrew D.
Whit Joseph M.
Hewlett--Packard Development Company, L.P.
Thompson Gregory D
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