Patent ID: 8320130
Filing Date: 2012-11-27
Classification: H01L

Abstract:
1. A heat dissipation device for an electronic component, the heat dissipation device comprising: a base plate having a first face and a second face at opposite sides thereof, the first face for contacting the electronic component; a bracket engaging the base plate, the bracket comprising two parallel arms, the bracket defining an opening between the arms, each of the arms including at least a clasp extending downwardly therefrom, the at least a clasp of each arm comprising a blocking part and a connecting part connecting the blocking part; and a heat radiator mounted on the second face of the base plate and the bracket; wherein the base plate is received in the opening of the bracket and sandwiched and secured by the blocking parts of the clasps and the arms of the bracket; wherein the bracket is made of a single piece of metal, the at least a clasp of each arm being formed by punching; wherein the bracket further comprises a first wall and a second wall interconnecting ends of the arms, the first wall, the second wall, and the arms cooperatively surrounding the opening; and wherein each of the first wall and the second wall has an inclined baffle extending therefrom, the baffles being aligned with each other, and the heat radiator having a contact surface contacting the base and a lateral locating surface abutting against the baffles.