摘要 |
A system for heat sink hold-down is provided. The system comprises a heat source; and a heat sink hold-down assembly. The assembly comprises a bolster plate to rigidly support the heat source and a heat sink. The heat sink comprises a heat sink base operable to transfer heat and to press the heat source against the bolster plate, and a longitudinal post having a first end attached substantially orthogonally near the center of said heat sink base. The post is operable to transfer a compressive force substantially symmetrically to the heat sink base. The assembly further comprises a lever spring contacting the second end of the post. The lever spring is operable to apply a compressive force to the post in response to a bending moment. The assembly further comprises a cap rigidly coupled to the bolster plate and operable to apply a bending moment to the lever spring.
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