Miniature self-locking, spring action, microwave module retainer

Retainer devices in an active aperture for holding microwave T/R modules in place against a single coldplate, comprising:

• a plurality of retainer bodies;
• and
• a spring associated with each retainer body, the retainer bodies holding the springs;
• each of the microwave T/R modules having an extended heat sink plate on one side thereof,
• wherein the retainer bodies with the springs attached thereto contacts the extended heat sinks and a spring force associated with each spring presses the T/R modules against the single coldplate,
• wherein the removal of one retainer device does not affect the retention abilities of other retainer devices in the active aperture.

A module retainer assembly, comprising:

• two independent yet connected arch springs;
• a retainer body, the retainer body having a hook, a spring retention tab, a spring alignment pad, and a bottom post;
• wherein the arch springs are attached to the retainer body by mating with the spring retention tab and the spring alignment pad,
• wherein the arch springs, the hook and the post all together act as a self-locking mechanism.

A module retainer assembly, comprising:

• two independent yet connected arch springs;
• a retainer body, the retainer body having a hook, a cantilever arm with latch having a removal tab, a spring retention tab, a spring alignment pad, and a bottom post;
• wherein the arch springs are attached to the retainer body by mating with the spring retention tab and the spring alignment pad,
• wherein the arch springs, the hook, the cantilever arm with latch, and the post all together act as a self-locking mechanism.