Patent ID: 6392886
Filing Date: 2002-05-21
Classification: H01L,Y10T

Abstract:
A heat sink assembly comprising:a heat sink having a base and a plurality of fins extending therefrom, at least one barb being formed on at least one fin; a clip having a pressing section for pressing the heat sink; and a fastener engaging with the at least one barb of the heat sink thereby securing the clip to the heat sink, the fastener comprising a basal body, at least one side arm extending upwardly from the body a distance corresponding to a height of the fins, at least one pressing plate extending horizontally from a top end of the at least one side arm, at least one locking arm depending from the at least one pressing plate, and at least one catch being inwardly formed on the at least one locking arm to engage with the at least one barb of the heat sink, a notch being defined in the basal body for facilitating abutting of the pressing section of the clip against the heat sink.