Patent ID: 6219238
Filing Date: 2001-04-17
Classification: H01L,Y10T

Abstract:
A structure for removably attaching a heat sink to a packaged electronic part, comprising:a thermally conductive plate having opposing first and second surfaces, the second surface being mounted on a surface of the packaged electronic part and having at least two free edges extending beyond the surface of the packaged electronic part;at least one heat sink engaging member engaging a first surface of the heat sink opposite a second surface of the heat sink engaging the first surface of the thermally conductive plate; andat least two heat sink retaining clips extending from opposite sides of the at least sink engaging member, each retaining clip including a first arm extending past a side of the heat sink and a portion of the thermally conductive plate and a second arm extending from the first arm engaging the second surface of the thermally conductive plate on a separate edge.