Self-locking tab

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1994-07-29

1995-08-01

Desmond, Eugene F.

Electrical connectors

With supporting means for coupling part

Having resilient means engaging panel opening

439487, H01R 1360

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054375614

ABSTRACT:
A connector for attaching a heat sink or other device to a circuit board comprising an attachment portion for connecting to the device, the attachment portion having a pair of legs, each with a projection on its end, the legs being spring-biased so that once the projections pass through the hole, the projections expand and engage the surface of the board or edges of the holes opposite the device.

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Aavid.TM. Thermal Management Catalog 1200, 1989, pp. 1-112.

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