Patent ID: 6418022
Filing Date: 2002-07-09
Classification: H01L

Abstract:
A clip for attaching a heat sink to an electronic device, comprising:a main body having a pressing section adapted to press onto the heat sink, first and second arms extending from opposite ends of the main body, an engaging hole being defined in the first arm and adapted for engaging with the electronic device, a pair of flanges extending from opposite edges of the second arm, and a locking slot being defined in each flange; and a separate operating bar having an engaging hole adapted for engaging with the electronic device, and a pair of sliding shafts extending from opposite edges of the operating bar, the sliding shafts adapted to be slidably accommodated in the locking slots of the second arm, whereby pushing the operating bar toward the main body causes the sliding shafts to slide along the locking slots and thereby snappingly secure the heat sink to the electronic device.