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Heat sink mounting structure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1996-05-07
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Granted: 1998-01-13
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Expires: 2016-05-07
Abstract
Abstract A heat sink mounting structure including a mounting frame fastened to a CPU holder above a CPU in the CPU holder, and a heat sink fastened to the mounting frame and disposed in contact with the CPU to dissipate heat from it, the CPU holder having two retainer rods adapted for securing the mounting frame in place, wherein the mounting frame comprises an annular bearing portion suspended on the inside and adapted to hold the heat sink, the annular bearing portion having a plurality of retaining notches and a plurality of sliding grooves respectively extending from the retaining notches; the heat sink includes a plurality of projecting locating elements projecting outwards from the periphery, the projecting locating elements being moved along the sliding grooves into engagement with the retaining notches when the heat sink is mounted on the annular bearing portion.
Inventors
- 👤 Andy Lin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 10:16
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10W; H10W40/00; H10W40/60; H10W40/641
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
A heat sink mounting structure of the type comprising a mounting frame fastened to a CPU holder above a CPU in said CPU holder, and a heat sink fastened to said mounting frame and disposed in contact with said CPU to dissipate heat from it, said CPU holder having two retainer rods adapted for securing said mounting frame in place, wherein said mounting frame comprises an annular bearing portion suspended on the inside and adapted to hold said heat sink, said annular bearing portion having a plurality of retaining notches and a plurality of sliding grooves respectively and radially extending from said retaining notches; said heat sink comprises a plurality of projecting locating means projecting outwards from the periphery, said projecting locating means being moved along said sliding grooves into engagement with said retaining notches when said heat sink is mounted on said annular bearing portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
A heat sink mounting structure of the type comprising a mounting frame fastened to a CPU holder above a CPU in said CPU holder, and a heat sink fastened to said mounting frame and disposed in contact with said CPU to dissipate heat from it, said CPU holder having two retainer rods adapted for securing said mounting frame in place, wherein said mounting frame comprises an annular bearing portion suspended on the inside and adapted to hold said heat sink, said annular bearing portion having a plurality of retaining notches and a plurality of sliding grooves respectively and radially extending from said retaining notches; said heat sink comprises a plurality of projecting locating means projecting outwards from the periphery, said projecting locating means being moved along said sliding grooves into engagement with said retaining notches when said heat sink is mounted on said annular bearing portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The heat sink mounting structure of claim 1 wherein said mounting frame further comprises two through holes near two opposite ends, and two striking plates respectively mounted in said through holes and forced into engagement with the retainer rods of said CPU holder.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
50 words
The heat sink mounting structure of claim 2 wherein said mounting frame further comprises a finger strip disposed adjacent to one through hole and adapted for bending by the hand to deform said mounting frame, permitting said striking plates to be disconnected from the retainer rods of said CPU holder.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The heat sink mounting structure of claim 1 wherein each of said projecting locating means comprises a blind hole in the periphery of said heat sink, and a locating pin fastened to said blind hole.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The heat sink mounting structure of claim 1 wherein said annular bearing portion are connected to the periphery of said mounting frame by springy suspension ribs.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2001-01-12 | 2001-07-14 | 2002-01-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2005-01-12 | 2005-07-14 | 2006-01-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2009-01-12 | 2009-07-14 | 2010-01-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |