Patent ID: 7336492

Claim:
A heat dissipating apparatus configured for dissipating heat from a heat-generating electronic component comprising: a heat sink configured for contacting with the heat-generating electronic component, the heat sink comprising a fin assembly which defines a channel therein; a resilient clipping member received in the channel of the heat sink, configured for mounting the heat sink on the heat-generating electronic component; an operating member pivotally mounted to the clipping member, at least one portion of the operating member mounted between the fin assembly and the clipping member, the at least one portion can move from an unlock position to a lock position to urge the clipping member away from the heat-generating electronic component; and a supporting plate sandwiched between the at least one portion of the operating member and the fins of the fin assembly for evenly distributing a force exerted thereon over the heat sink; wherein each of the fins comprises a flange, the flanges of the fins of the fin assembly form a supporting surface, the supporting plate is mounted on the supporting surface of the fin assembly.