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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 09, 1999
Filed:
Oct. 06, 1998
Alex Horng, Kaohsiung, TW;
Motor-One Electronics, Inc., , TW;
Abstract
An engaging member is provided for securing a heat dissipating device to an electronic device. The engaging member includes a retaining section, two inclined sections respectively extending outwardly and upwardly from ends of the retaining section along a longitudinal direction of the retaining section, two vertical sections each having an engaging section to releasably secure the heat dissipating device and the integrated circuit together, and an intermediate section interconnected between each inclined sections and an associated vertical section. At least one of the inclined sections includes a first slot, and the associated vertical section includes a second slot in alignment with the first slot. The first slot and the second slot are to be extended by a disengagement member to disengage the engaging member from the electronic device, thereby allowing disengagement of the heat dissipating device from the electronic device.