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Snap-lock heat sink clip

  • US 5,909,358 A
  • Filed: 11/26/1997
  • Issued: 06/01/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/26/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An electronic module comprising:

  • a heat sink disposed in said electronic module, said heat sink having a contact surface and a slot located above said contact surface;

    circuitry disposed within said electronic module, said circuitry including at least one heat generating power component which generates heat during operation, said at least one heat generating power component disposed proximate said contact surface and below said slot; and

    a clip pressing said heat generating power component into said heat sink, said clip having first end engaging said slot, said clip having a second end extending from said first end;

    said second end having a resilient biasing that presses said heat generating power component into thermal contact with said heat sink contact surface, said clip having a corner connecting said first end and said second end;

    said first end and said slot being structured and arranged to allow said first end to extend and slide into said slot, said slot having a lip which extends proximate an opening of said slot, said first end having a length which allows said corner to abut said lip and inhibit movement of said first end out of said slot whereby said clip engages said slot and said lip retains said first end within said slot.

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