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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 22, 1986
Filed:
Aug. 24, 1984
Leonard S Breese, Carrollton, TX (US);
Thermalloy Incorporated, Dallas, TX (US);
Abstract
A compensating roll pin (10) is disclosed for use in securing a heat sink (12) to a circuit board (14). The roll pin (10) is formed by rolling a deformable material, such as annealed spring steel, into a generally cylindrical shape. The pin (10) has first and second end portions (22, 26) separated by a middle portion (24) of increased external diameter. The first end portion (22) can be inserted in the aperture (34) in the heat sink (12) and the middle portion (24) can be deformed within the aperture (34) to form a tight fit between the pin and heat sink. A substantial part of the middle portion (24) remains outside the aperture (34) in the heat sink. The second end portion (26) can be slidably inserted within the hole (38) in the circuit board (14) for an interference fit therebetween. The middle portion (24) forms a stop to prevent further insertion of the roll pin (10) within the circuit board (14) so that a gap of predetermined distance separates the heat sink and circuit board to enhance cooling.