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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 13, 2006
Filed:
Sep. 23, 2004
Richard E. Wainwright, Racine, WI (US);
James K. Kersting, Kenosha, WI (US);
Richard E. Wainwright, Racine, WI (US);
James K. Kersting, Kenosha, WI (US);
Hamilton Sunstrand Corporation, Windsor Locks, CT (US);
Abstract
A system and method for providing a mechanical joint supporting a printed circuit board and a solder joint of power module terminals to a printed circuit board, as well as a mechanical joint for facilitating a thermal interface between a power module and a heat sink or cold plate is disclosed. The system provides for both mechanical joints through a common mechanical support including a plurality of standoffs mounted to studs projecting from a heat sink or cold plate, wherein the assembly also provides for an insulating spacer to be clamped to the standoffs via a wing nut or similar fastener to support the printed circuit board.