Patent ID: 6324073
Filing Date: 2001-11-27
Classification: H01L

Abstract:
A clamping arrangement for applying clamping force to a power electronic device having at least two predetermined mounting surfaces, the clamping arrangement comprising:supporting means disposed on either side of the power electronic device so as to be parallel to the predetermined mounting surfaces;operable clamping means for applying clamping force to the power electronic device via said supporting means; andretaining means that span said supporting means across the power electronic device for retaining said supporting means against said applied clamping force, said retaining means comprising at least two elongated members, said retaining means further comprising first means that are assembled onto said elongated members for interacting with said supporting means, said first means comprising two semicircular portions that are assembled about said end of said elongated member and a retaining ring that is assembled over the assembled said two semicircular portions whereby said two semicircular portions interact with said supporting means to retain said supporting means against said applied clamping force.