Patent ID: 7224587
Filing Date: 2007-05-29
Classification: H01L,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A system comprising: a heat sink having: a heat sink first end that includes: a heat sink second end that includes: a retention module having: a retention module first end that includes: a retention module second end that includes: a plurality of retention module legs mounted proximate to a perimeter of the retention module, each retention module including an edge stop; a mounting plate having: a plurality of standoffs spaced to mate with the plurality of retention module legs; a mother board having: a socket for mounting a chip, and a plurality of holes for receiving the plurality of retention module legs; and a wave washer spring centered below the chip, wherein the retention module is oriented between the heat sink and the mother board, the chip is oriented within the retention module, and the wave washer spring is oriented between the mother board and the mounting plate, and wherein when the handle is turned to rotate the cam bar to a first position: the offset bar mates against the first heat sink retention tab, and the at least one rotatable hook mates with the hook accepting recess, such that the heat sink is secured to the retention module, and wherein the wave washer spring provides a force against the mother board such that the chip is forced against the heat sink.