Patent ID: 6081424
Filing Date: 2000-06-27
Classification: H05K

Abstract:
In an electronic apparatus that includes a housing having a support surface for multiple heat-generating electronic components, and a cover for said housing, the improvement comprising a mechanism for removing heat from said electronic components: said mechanism comprising a clip-mounting wall projecting from said cover, and a heat-conducting spring clip mounted on said wall; said clip having a U-shaped mounting portion in gripping relation to said mounting wall, and multiple swingable arms in pressure contact with said electronic components; said mounting wall having first and second oppositely facing clip mount surfaces, and an interconnecting edge; said U-shaped mounting portion including a web fitting against the edge of said mounting wall, a flange seating against said first clip mount surface, and a clamping wall seating against said second clip mount surface; said flange having line pressure contact with said first clip mount surface on a plane spaced a first distance from said edge; said clamping wall having line pressure contact with said second clip mount surface on a plane spaced a second distance from said edge; said second distance being different than said first distance.