Patent ID: 6088228
Filing Date: 2000-07-11
Classification: H05K

Abstract:
A protective cover for attachment to a printed circuit board, having at least one mounting hole formed therein, said cover comprising:a shell having an internal surface and an external surface;at least one latch to attach said protective shell to said circuit board, said latch secured to said internal surface of said shall, said latch comprising a base and at least one post having first and second ends, said first end attached to said base, said second end including a toothed element to grip said board after inserting said latch into said at least one mounting hole formed in said circuit board; anda heat dissipating element joined to said internal surface of said shell to conduct heat from said circuit board with said shell attached thereto, wherein said heat dissipating element is a metal sheet that includes a heat conductive platform in close proximity to said circuit board;an attachment plate to join said heat dissipating element to said internal surface of said shell; anda biasing element between said heat conductive platform and said attachment plate to provide a flexible connection therebetween.