Slide mount spring clamp arrangement for attaching an electrical

Details Slide mount spring clamp arrangement for attaching an electrical Slide mount spring clamp arrangement for attaching an electrical

1997-01-13

1998-07-21

Thompson, Gregory D.

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Housing or mounting assemblies with diverse electrical...

For electronic systems and devices

165 803, 165185, 174 163, 174 35R, 357707, 357712, 357713, 357727, 361707, 361818, H05K 720, H05K 900

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057842540

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for attaching an electrical component to a convector attached to a chassis of an electrical package is disclosed. The convector comprises one or more slide tracks adapted to receive a spring clamp that provides the sole means for securing a heat-generating component to the convector. The spring clamp includes a flange adapted to be grasped for insertion into the slide tracks, and adapted to cover an opening in the chassis. The spring clamp also includes a pair of prongs, each adapted to fit within one of the slide tracks, and spaced apart from one another so as to capture a rectangular protrusion on the convector therebetween when inserted into the slide tracks. Each prong preferably includes a locking hook that engages the rectangular protrusion. The locking hooks cause the prongs to be spread apart as the spring clamp is inserted into the slide tracks, and once the locking hooks reach the transverse slot, the locking hooks snap into position engaging the rectangular protrusion, providing audible, tactile and visual confirmation that the spring clamp is securely fastened to the convector.

REFERENCES:
patent: 5327324 (1994-07-01), Roth
patent: 5343362 (1994-08-01), Solberg
patent: 5640304 (1997-06-01), Hellingan et al.

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