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Heat sink clip assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1993-05-17
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Granted: 1994-06-28
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Expires: 2013-05-17
Abstract
Abstract An improved heat sink clip assembly comprises a pair of retaining members in elongated type for readily retained at opposite sides of an electronic device package. A finned heat sink having integral holders at opposite sides is placed over the package and defines the retaining members by means of the holders. Each retaining member is formed with a shoulder and has at least one tongue along the shoulder and respective hook at both upraising ends. A wire clip is detachably engaged with each end hook to secure the whole assembly all together.
Inventors
- 👤 Lu Kin-Shon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 12:04
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10W; H10W40/00; H10W40/60; H10W40/641
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
An improved heat sink clip assembly to be used in conjunction with an electronic device package, comprising in combination: a pair of elongated retaining members each having two upraised ends, each member formed with an inner shoulder having at least one inward tongue and hooks at both upraised ends; being readily retained at opposite side of said package; a finned heat sink placed over said package in surface contact thereto and having holders at opposite sides, each holder being formed with a depending leg to engage an outer part of said retaining members, respectively; and a wire clip in substantial U-shape, detachably engaged with all said hooks to secure the whole assembly all together.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
An improved heat sink clip assembly to be used in conjunction with an electronic device package, comprising in combination: a pair of elongated retaining members each having two upraised ends, each member formed with an inner shoulder having at least one inward tongue and hooks at both upraised ends; being readily retained at opposite side of said package; a finned heat sink placed over said package in surface contact thereto and having holders at opposite sides, each holder being formed with a depending leg to engage an outer part of said retaining members, respectively; and a wire clip in substantial U-shape, detachably engaged with all said hooks to secure the whole assembly all together.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The improved heat sink clip assembly according claim 1, wherein said clip has two free ends and is deflected at both free ends.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1997-06-27 | 1997-12-27 | 1998-06-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2001-06-27 | 2001-12-27 | 2002-06-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2005-06-27 | 2005-12-27 | 2006-06-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |