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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 14, 2002
Filed:
Jun. 28, 2001
Foxconn Precision Components Co., Ltd., Taipei Hsien, US;
Abstract
A heat sink assembly includes a heat sink ( ), a fixing device ( ), and a fan ( ). The heat sink has a base ( ), an engaging body ( ), an annular groove ( ) defined in the engaging body, and a plurality of radial fins ( ). A plurality of external teeth ( ) extends from the engaging body. A protrusion ( ) extends outwardly from one fin, and an engaging space ( ) is defined adjacent the protrusion. A central space ( ) between the fins accommodates the fan. The fixing device has a frame ( ) defining an engaging opening ( ) and having a plurality of internal teeth ( ). The internal teeth are engaged in the groove against the external teeth. The fixing device has a stop tab ( ) accommodated in the engaging space, and a latch ( ) extending from the stop tab. The stop tab abuts the protrusion, and the latch presses against the protrusion.