Patent ID: 6079486
Filing Date: 2000-06-27
Classification: H01L

Abstract:
A unitary spring clip for securing an electronic component to a heat sink, said heat sink having a mounting face, an exit face and two slots extending through said heat sink from the mounting face to the exit face, said spring clip comprising:a main body having a bend therein for defining a cantilever on one side of the bend and a mounting region on an opposite side of the bend, the mounting region terminating in an engaging edge, said cantilever providing a directional moment against the mounting face of said heat sink; anda pair of outriggers, each outrigger extending downwardly from one side of said mounting region and extending beyond the engaging edge thereof;wherein when the spring clip is mounted to said heat sink, said pair of outriggers extend through said slots and the engaging edge of said mounting region abuts the mounting face of said heat sink, said directional moment being applied in a direction to cause securement of said engaging edge within said slots and to cause abutment of said outriggers with the exit face of the heat sink.