Patent ID: 6414846
Filing Date: 2002-07-02
Classification: H01L,Y10T

Abstract:
A heat sink assembly comprising:a heat sink comprising a base and a plurality of fins extending from the base, the base having at least one exposed portion adjacent the fins; and a fixing device comprising a clip received between fins of the heat sink and a clamp located over the at least one exposed portion of the heat sink, the clip having a plurality of spaced pressing portions adapted for pressing the heat sink against an electronic device, and having at least one engaging portion, the clamp comprising a body with at least one void defined therein, the at least one void engagingly receiving the at least one engaging portion of the clip so that the clamp is secured to the clip; wherein the clip further comprises a plurality of catches, each catch extending from a corresponding pressing portion, the clamp further comprising a pair of legs depending from opposite ends of the body, each leg defining an opening, the catches and the openings adapted for engaging with corresponding retention modules for securing the heat sink to the electronic device.