Multiple fastening clip and device for the collective mounting of electronic power components
AssigneeBendix Electronics S.A.
InventorAlexandre Lacz
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Abstract
The invention relates to a multiple fastening clip (21) and its application to a device for the collective mounting of electronic power components (3) on a heat sink (15). This mounting device comprises a heat sink (15) in the form of an angle section perforated with apertures (18), a dielectric plate (20) interposed between said heat sink (15) and said components (13), and a thermally conductive multiple clip (21) provided with projections intended for cooperating with said apertures (18) in order to secure the clip.
Claims9
A system for the simultaneous and collective mounting on a heat sink of electronic power components connected to a printed circuit, said system comprising:
- a heat sink having a square angle section, provided with one face perforated by a row of apertures parallel to an edge of said angle section, and means for fastening said heat sink to the printed circuit;
- a sheet of dielectric material of uniform thickness, placed against said perforated face of said heat sink;
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- a multiple fastening substantially U-shaped resilient clip resiliently placed in position to embrace said perforated face of said heat sink, said dielectric sheet and the electronic power components, said clip having a plurality of projections along one side of said clip for snappingly engaging in said apertures in said heat sink for securing said clip to said heat sink.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.