Techniques for attaching a heatsink to a circuit board using...

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2008-01-29

2008-01-29

Thompson, Greg (Department: 2835)

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Housing or mounting assemblies with diverse electrical...

For electronic systems and devices

C257S719000, C165S080300, C165S185000, C361S704000

Reexamination Certificate

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11001411

ABSTRACT:
A heatsink attachment assembly includes a first anchor, a second anchor and a heatsink clip. The first anchor is configured to insert into a first hole in a circuit board in an upward direction from an underside of the circuit board toward a topside of the circuit board. Similarly, the second anchor is configured to insert into a second hole in the circuit board in the upward direction. The heatsink clip has (i) a first end configured to fasten to the first anchor when the first anchor is inserted into the first hole in the circuit board, (ii) a second end configured to fasten to the second anchor when the second anchor is inserted into the second hole in the circuit board, and (iii) a middle section configured to provide force on a heatsink in a downward direction which is substantially opposite the upward direction.

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