摘要:
A spring-loaded heat sink assembly for a circuit assembly, an installation tool, and a method of installation. The assembly comprises a heat sink, a load plate, and at least one leaf spring positioned therebetween. The load plate comprises elongate shafts having an open channel therethrough which extend through the leaf spring(s) and heat sink and at least partially through the circuit assembly. The elongate shafts provide a space for the leaf spring(s) between the heat sink and load plate. Fasteners extend through the elongate shafts to connect the spring-loaded heat sink assembly to the circuit assembly.
摘要:
A spring-loaded heat sink assembly for a circuit assembly, an installation tool, and a method of installation. The assembly comprises a heat sink, a load plate, and at least one leaf spring positioned therebetween. The load plate comprises elongate shafts having an open channel therethrough which extend through the leaf spring(s) and heat sink and at least partially through the circuit assembly. The elongate shafts provide a space for the leaf spring(s) between the heat sink and load plate. Fasteners extend through the elongate shafts to connect the spring-loaded heat sink assembly to the circuit assembly.
摘要:
Various apparatus and methods are disclosed wherein a wedge member and a support engage one another to lock a first structure and a second structure to one another along an axis.
摘要:
Various apparatus and methods are disclosed wherein a wedge member and a support engage one another to lock a first structure and a second structure to one another along an axis.
摘要:
A force distributor is configured for disposition between a printed circuit board and a stiffening plate, which is spaced from the printed circuit board. The force distributor is configured to distribute a compressive force between the printed circuit board, an interposer and a land grid array module carried on a side of the printed circuit board opposite the stiffening plate. The force distributor comprises a spring element comprising a first portion and a second portion with the first portion extending radially outward from the second portion. The spring element is configured for placement so that the first portion is secured to the stiffening plate and the second portion is biased in unsecured, pressing contact against the printed circuit board.
摘要:
A circuit board assembly includes a circuit board, an electronic component and a structure coupling the electronic component to the circuit board. The structure retains the electronic component relative to the circuit board at a selected one of a plurality of positions in both directions along an axis perpendicular to the circuit board. The structure is movably coupled to one of the electronic component and the circuit board in a direction perpendicular to the axis at least prior to being coupled to the other of the electronic component and the circuit board.
摘要:
A circuit board assembly includes a circuit board, an electronic component and a structure coupling the electronic component to the circuit board. The structure retains the electronic component relative to the circuit board at a selected one of a plurality of positions in both directions along an axis perpendicular to the circuit board. The structure is movably coupled to one of the electronic component and the circuit board in a direction perpendicular to the axis at least prior to being coupled to the other of the electronic component and the circuit board.
摘要:
A method and apparatus for assembling a high speed, high density VLSI module in a computer system that enables attachment, support, electromagnetic interference containment, and thermal management of the VLSI module. The present invention packages a high speed, high density VLSI module within a limited space and in a single assembly that attaches, aligns, and manages electromagnetic interference and heat dissipation of the VLSI module. The present invention aligns a land grid array of a circuit board and an interposer socket assembly, and the interposer socket assembly and a land grid array of the VLSI module; in the single VLSI module assembly. An even, controlled load is placed on the interposer socket interface thereby reducing the risk of damage to the interposer socket from overloaded connections between the land grid array of the VLSI module, the interposer socket assembly, and the land grid array of the circuit board. The present invention is easy-to-use in upgrading and handling of the VLSI module.
摘要:
A modular integrated apparatus and method that integrates mechanical, electrical, and thermal management, and that includes a computer processor (CPU), or VLSI module, connected to a circuit board and a thermal plate. The modular integrated apparatus includes a field replaceable apparatus and a receiving apparatus and attenuates EMI. By integrating mechanical, electrical, and thermal management features the modular integrated apparatus improves the process of repairing and upgrading the processor at a customer site by simplifying the modular integrated apparatus package. Additionally, by reducing the number of parts and the amount of circuit board space required to connect a processor to a thermal plate, the present embodiment improves ease of use and acts as a handle in its own installation and removal. Further, by including the processor and a heat sink in the field replaceable apparatus, the field replaceable apparatus reduces handling in the field and the risk of damage to the processor, and may be tested prior to installation in the field to ensure it operates properly.
摘要:
A computing device includes a baseboard, a memory coupled to the baseboard, an input/output coupled to the baseboard and a processor system coupled to the baseboard. The processor system includes a circuit board, a central electronic control coupled to the circuit board and a processor component. The device further includes a first structure coupling the processor component to the circuit board and retaining the processor component relative to the circuit board at a selected one of a plurality of positions in both directions along an axis perpendicular to the circuit board. The first structure is movably coupled to one of the processor component and the circuit board for movement in a direction perpendicular to the first axis at least prior to being coupled to the other of the processor component and the circuit board.