Patent ID: 6934153
Filing Date: 2005-08-23
Classification: H01L,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A fixing assembly, comprising: a clip adapted to attach a heat sink to an electronic package, the clip comprising a main body and an operating arm pivotally attached to the main body, two locking arms depending from the main body, a guiding portion formed at each of the locking arms; and a fixing device adapted to secure a fan on the heat sink, the fixing device comprising a top plate adapted to secure the fan thereon, and a support plate supporting the clip thereon, two opposite ends of the fixing device forming two tongues and defining two through holes thereat; wherein the main body of the clip rests on the support plate of the fixing device, the locking arms of the clip extend through the through holes of the fixing device, and wherein when the locking arms are moved in a first direction, the guiding portions are guided by the tongues in second and third directions, the second and third directions being opposite to each other and perpendicular to the first direction wherein the fixing device defines a plurality of apertures adapted for extension of fasteners therethrough in order to attach the fixing device to the heat sink.