Patent ID: 7773382
Filing Date: 2010-08-10
Classification: H01L,H05K

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for supporting a plurality of components, at least one of which is a heat-generating electrical device, the apparatus comprising: a first structure having a first surface on a first side of the structure configured for interfacing a first of the plurality of components and a second surface on a second side of the structure generally opposite the first side; a second structure capable of receiving the first structure, wherein one of the second surface of the first structure and an additional surface of the second structure includes a tip that is in contact with the other of the second and additional surfaces; and at least one component configured to assist in retaining the first structure in relation to the second structure, wherein notwithstanding the at least one component the first structure is capable of tilting relative to the second structure about the tip, about an axis aligned with the other of the second and additional surfaces.