Patent ID: 6892796
Filing Date: 2005-05-17
Classification: H01L

Abstract:
1. A cooling assembly comprising: a heat sinking member having a plurality of recesses defined therein; said heat sinking member receptive to liquid coolant flow; a power module disposed on said heat sinking member, said power module having a casing with a plurality of indentations therein, said indentations being positioned relative to said recesses to located said power module on said heat sinking member; a plurality of spring clip pairs, each of said spring clips having first and second extensions, one of said first and second extensions cooperating with a corresponding one of said recesses and the other one of said first and second extensions corresponding with a corresponding one of said indentations to retains said power module on said heat sinking member and to facilitate heat transfer during operation of said power module; and wherein each of said spring clips exerts a substantially equal force to retain said power module on said heat sinking member, whereby a substantially liquid proof seal may be formed between said power module and said heat sinking member.