Patent ID: 6801432
Filing Date: 2004-10-05
Classification: H05K,Y10T

Abstract:
A retainer element for at least one electrical component, from which heat is removed during operation, for assembly on circuit supports, whereby the retainer element is comprised of at least one body, which has at least one uptake for the component in which the latter can be inserted, and the body has at least one fastening element, formed as a catch hook, by means of which it can be fastened to the circuit support, wherein the at-least one uptake is essentially adapted to the shape of the housing of component and is designed open on at least one side, and has a structural depth which is less than the housing thickness of the component, so that the latter protrudes beyond the body in regions, and the body has one or more openings for fastening, by means of which it can be affixed to a cooling unit with the use of fastening means.