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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 17, 2001
Filed:
May. 10, 1999
Frank E. Andros, Binghampton, NY (US);
Michael A. Gaynes, Vestal, NY (US);
Hussain Shaukatullah, Tucson, AZ (US);
Wayne R. Storr, New Milford, PA (US);
International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY (US);
Abstract
A structure for removably attaching a heat sink to an electronic package. At least one heat sink engaging member engages a surface of the heat sink opposite a surface of the heat sink engaging the electronic package. At least two heat sink retaining clips extend from opposite sides of the at least one heat sink engaging member. Each retaining clip includes a first arm for extending past a side of the heat sink and a portion of the electronic package and a second arm extending from the first member for engaging the electronic package.