Abstract:
In an embodiment, an apparatus for reducing the mechanical load on the electrical terminals of a capacitor includes a plate having a planar body and one or more deflectable tabs connected to the planar body, one or more capacitors respectively mounted to the plate via the one or more deflectable tabs, and a busbar electrically connected to the one or more capacitors such that the one or more capacitors are arranged intermediate the plate and the busbar. The deflectable tabs are configured to support the capacitors, and to move towards and away from the planar body for accommodating size variances in the capacitors relative to a fixed spacing between the busbar and an enclosure.
Abstract:
An apparatus for securing an electronic component to a heat sink or other support structure includes an insulative housing including a main body portion and a pair of opposed depending legs. The main body portion has a central recess formed therein. A pivot block or fulcrum is disposed in the recess. The apparatus also includes a load bar that is engageable with the pivot block to exert a compressive force upon the pivot block.