Radiator Module

Abstract

This invention provides a heat sink module, including a heat sink and fasteners for fixing the heat sink to individual heat-generating elements. The outer surfaces of the sidewalls on opposite sides of the heat sink are symmetrically provided with slots. The fasteners are formed by two semi-enclosed fastener tabs. Each fastener tab includes a main body, a free arm extending from opposite ends of the main body towards the same side, and a pressure foot protruding outward from the main body or the free arm for fixing to a carrier plate supporting the heat-generating element. The ends of the two free arms of each fastener tab are provided with elastic locking portions. The free arms of different fastener tabs are inserted into the slots from different ends on opposite sides of the heat sink and elastically press against the slot sidewall near the bottom of the heat sink. The elastic locking portions at the ends of the free arms of two fastener tabs located in the same side slot are paired and locked together. This embodiment of the heat sink module occupies less space and is easier to transport.

Description

Radiator module The embodiments of the present invention relate to the technical field of heat dissipation devices, and more particularly to a heat sink module. Radiators for control devices such as computer mainframes and control chassis are typically secured to the heat source using clips. Existing radiator clips typically utilize a one-piece, punched-out retaining ring that snaps into place to secure the radiator. However, these one-piece, punched-out retaining rings take up considerable space and are prone to deformation during production and transportation, ultimately rendering them unusable. The technical problem to be solved by the embodiments of the present invention is to provide a radiator module with smaller parts space occupied and convenient transportation. In order to solve the above technical problems, an embodiment of the present invention provides the following technical solutions: a radiator module, including a radiator and a clip for fixing the above radiator to respective heating elements, the outer surfaces of the side walls on opposite sides of the above radiator are symmetrically provided with slots, the above clip is formed by fastening two clips in a semi-enclosed structure, each clip includes a main body, a free arm bent and extended from the opposite ends of the above main body toward the same side of the above main body, and a presser foot protruding outward from the above main body or the above free arm and used to be fixed to the carrier plate supporting the above heating element, the two free arm ends of each clip are respectively provided with elastic clamping parts, the free arms of different clips are respectively inserted into the above slots from different ends of the above slots on opposite sides of the above radiator toward the opening and elastically pressed against the groove side walls of the above slots located near the bottom of the above radiator, the elastic clamping parts at the free arm ends of the two clips located in the slots on the same side are matched and clamped to each other. Furthermore, the elastic engaging portions at the ends of the free arms of the two buckles are staggered with respect to each other in the width direction of the free arms. Furthermore, the thickness of the buckle piece is adapted to the slot width of the slot, and the slot sidewalls on the upper and lower sides of the slot correspondingly abut against the upper and lower surfaces of the buckle piece to position the buckle piece in the thickness direction of the buckle piece. Furthermore, the elastic snap-fitting parts at the ends of the two free arms of one buckle piece are symmetrically arranged slots, and the elastic snap-fitting parts at the ends of the two free arms of the other buckle piece are barbs. The two buckles are fixed by the corresponding hooks of the slots and the barbs. The corresponding hook parts of the above-mentioned barbs that are snapped into the above-mentioned slots are arc-shaped protrusions. Furthermore, the elastic snap-fitting parts at the ends of the two free arms of each buckle piece are respectively a slot and a hook. Each buckle piece is fixed by respectively engaging the hook with the corresponding hook in the slot of the other buckle piece. The corresponding hook part of the above-mentioned hook that is engaged in the above-mentioned slot is an arc-shaped protrusion. Furthermore, the outer surfaces of the side walls at opposite ends of the heat sink are also formed with end grooves located between the two slots and with both ends connected to the respective ends of the two slots, and the main body is inserted into the end grooves. Furthermore, the above-mentioned slots and end slots are respectively provided with positioning protrusions protruding from the bottom wall of the slot toward the slot mouth, and the corresponding positions of the inner edges of the above-mentioned buckle pieces are respectively recessed to form positioning grooves. When the above-mentioned buckle piece is inserted into the above-mentioned slots, the above-mentioned positioning protrusions and the positioning grooves cooperate with each other to position the buckle piece in the slot. Furthermore, the above-mentioned positioning protrusion in the above-mentioned slot is arranged at the position where the two buckle pieces are clamped with each other. At the buckle clamping position of each slot, the elastic clamping portion of one buckle piece is adjacent to the above-mentioned positioning protrusion, and the elastic clamping portion of the other buckle piece is adjacent to the notch of the above-mentioned slot. The inner side edge of the elastic clamping portion adjacent to the above-mentioned positioning protrusion is correspondingly recessed to form the above-mentioned positioning groove. Furthermore, the presser foot is formed by extending outward from the connection point between the main body and the free arm, and the presser foot is provided with a strip hole for the locking piece to pass through. Furthermore, the buckle piece is also formed with reinforcing ribs at the connection portion corresponding to the main body, the free arm and the presser foot. After adopting the above technical solution, the embodiment of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: the embodiment of the present invention symmetrically provides slots on the outer surfaces of the side walls on opposite sides of the radiator, and the clips are formed by fastening two clips in a semi-enclosed structure, which occupies a smaller volume and is convenient for transportation. Moreover, during the specific assembly, the free arms of the two clips are respectively inserted into the above slots from different ends of the above slots on opposite sides of the above radiator to the openings, so that the free arms of the clips are elastically pressed against the side walls of the above slots located near the bottom of the above radiator, and the elastic snap-fitting parts at the ends of the free arms of the two clips in the slots on the same side are matched and snap-fitted with each other to realize the connection and positioning of the free arms of the two clips, and disassembly and assembly are very convenient. The present application is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be understood that the following exemplary embodiments and descriptions are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Moreover, the embodiments and features of the embodiments in this application may be combined with each other unless there is a conflict. As shown in Figures 1 to 5, an optional embodiment of the present invention provides a heat sink module, including a heat sink 1 and a clip 3 for fixing the heat sink 1 to a respective heating element. The outer surfaces of the side walls 1a and 1b on opposite sides of the heat sink 1 are symmetrically provided with slots 10. The clip 3 is formed by two clips 30 in a semi-enclosed structure. Each clip 30 includes a main body 301, free arms 303 extending from opposite ends of the main body 301 toward the same side of the main body 301, and a protruding portion 303 extending outward from the main body 301 or the free arm 303. The presser foot 305 is formed and used to be fixed to the carrier plate that supports the above-mentioned heating element. The ends of the two free arms 303 of each buckle piece 30 are respectively provided with elastic clamping parts 307. The free arms 303 of different buckles 30 are respectively inserted into the above-mentioned slot 10 from different ends of the above-mentioned slot 10 on the opposite sides of the above-mentioned radiator 1 toward the openings 10a, 10b and elastically press against the groove side walls 10c, 10c of the above-mentioned slot 10 located close to the bottom of the above-mentioned radiator. The elastic clamping parts 307 at the ends of the free arms 303 of the two buckles 30 located in the slot 10 on the same side are matched and clamped and fixed to each other. The embodiment of the present invention symmetrically provides slots 10 on the outer surfaces of the side walls on opposite sides of the radiator 1, and the clip 3 is formed by fastening two clips 30 in a semi-enclosed structure, which occupies a smaller volume and is convenient for transportation. In addition, during the specific assembly, the free arms 303 of the two clips 30 are respectively inserted into the above-mentioned slot 10 from different ends of the above-mentioned slot 10 on opposite sides of the above-mentioned radiator 1 toward the openings 10a, 10b, so that the free arms 303 of the clip 30 are elastically pressed against the groove side walls 10c, 10c of the above-mentioned slot 10 located close to the bottom of the above-mentioned radiator, and the elastic snap-in portions 307 at the ends of the free arms 303 of the two clips 30 in the same-side slot 10 are matched and snap-fitted with each other to achieve the connection and positioning of the free arms 303 of the two clips 30, and disassembly and assembly are very convenient. In an optional embodiment of the present invention, as shown in Figures 3 to 5 , the elastic engaging portions 307 at the ends of the free arms 303 of the two clips 30 are offset relative to each other in the width direction of the free arms 303. In this embodiment, the elastic engaging portions 307 at the ends of the free arms 303 of the two clips 30 are offset relative to each other in the width direction of the free arms 303. When the two clips 30 are connected, the free arms 303 of the two clips 30 can laterally shield the engaging portion of the elastic engaging portions 307, thereby protecting the engaging portion. In yet another alternative embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG5 , the thickness of the cleat 30 matches the width of the slot 10, and the upper and lower sidewalls of the slot 10 abut against the upper and lower surfaces of the cleat 30, positioning the cleat 30 in the thickness direction of the cleat 30. In this embodiment, by matching the thickness of the cleat 30 to the width of the slot 10, the slot 10 is utilized to achieve positioning of the cleat 30 in the thickness direction. In another alternative embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG3 , the elastic engaging portions 307 at the ends of the two free arms 303 of one clip 30 are symmetrically arranged slots, while the elastic engaging portions 307 at the ends of the two free arms 303 of the other clip 30 are barbs. The two clips 30 are secured by the corresponding engagement of the slots and the barbs. The corresponding engagement portions 307a of the barbs that engage the slots are arc-shaped protrusions. In this embodiment, the two free arms 303 of one clip 30 are provided with slots, while the two free arms 303 of the other clip 30 are provided with barbs. The engagement of the slots and the barbs effectively achieves the locking and positioning of the free arms 303 of the two clips 30. The corresponding engagement portions 307a of the barbs that engage the slots are arc-shaped protrusions, which facilitate the engagement and removal of the barbs 307a from the slots, facilitating assembly. Furthermore, the clips 30 have the same structure, making manufacturing easier. In yet another alternative embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG4 , the elastic engaging portions 307 at the ends of the two free arms 303 of each clip 30 are respectively formed into a slot and a barb. Each clip 30 is secured by the barb engaging with the corresponding slot on the other clip 30. The corresponding barb engaging portion of the barb that engages within the slot is a circular arc-shaped protrusion. In this embodiment, the two free arms 303 of the two clips 30 are respectively provided with a slot and a barb. Similarly, the slot and the barb engage with each other to effectively achieve the snap-fit ​​and positioning of the free arms 303 of the two clips 30. Furthermore, the corresponding barb engaging portion 307a of the barb that engages within the slot is a circular arc-shaped protrusion, which facilitates the hook portion 307a to enter and exit the slot, facilitating assembly. In another optional embodiment of the present invention, as shown in Figures 1 and 3, the outer surfaces of the side walls at opposite ends of the heat sink 1 are also formed with end grooves 12, which are located between the two slots 10 and communicate with the respective ends of the two slots 10. The body 30 is inserted into the end grooves 12. In this embodiment, the outer surfaces of the side walls at opposite ends of the heat sink 1 are also formed with end grooves 12. When the clip 3 is assembled, the inner edges of the main bodies 30 of the two clips 30 are inserted and positioned in the end grooves 12, which can further enhance the connection and positioning effect between the two clips 30 and the heat sink 1. In an optional embodiment of the present invention, as shown in Figures 1 and 3, the slot 10 and the end slot 12 are each provided with a positioning protrusion 14 protruding from the bottom wall toward the slot opening. Positioning grooves 308 are formed at corresponding positions on the inner edge of the clip 30. When the clip 30 is inserted into the slot 10, the positioning protrusion 14 and the positioning groove 308 engage with each other to position the clip 30 within the slot 10. In this embodiment, the positioning groove 308 on the clip 30 is assembled and engaged with the positioning protrusion 14 in the slot 10 and the end slot 12, thereby achieving accurate insertion of the clip 30 into the slot 10 and the end slot 12, respectively, further enhancing the positioning effect. In another alternative embodiment of the present invention, as shown in Figures 1 and 3, the positioning protrusion 14 in the slot 10 is disposed at the location where the two clips 30 engage with each other. At the location where the clips 30 engage within each slot 10, the elastic engaging portion 307 of one clip 30 is disposed adjacent to the positioning protrusion 14, while the elastic engaging portion 307 of the other clip 30 is disposed adjacent to the notch of the slot 10. The inner edge of the elastic engaging portion 307 disposed adjacent to the positioning protrusion 14 is correspondingly recessed to form the positioning groove 308. In this embodiment, the positioning groove 308 is formed at the engaging portion between two adjacent clips 30. The assembly and cooperation of the positioning groove 308 and the positioning protrusion 14 enhance the effective positioning of the engaging portion between the two clips 30 within the slot 10. In yet another alternative embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG1 , the pressure foot 305 extends outward from the junction of the main body 301 and the free arm 303. The pressure foot 305 is provided with a strip hole 305a for the passage of a locking member. In this embodiment, by positioning the pressure foot 305 at the junction of the main body 301 and the free arm 303, the three are interconnected, effectively enhancing the connection strength between the three. Furthermore, the provision of the strip hole 305a in the pressure foot 305 facilitates the passage of the locking member for securing the heating element to the carrier plate. In another optional embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG1 , the clasp 30 further includes a reinforcing rib 309 at the junction of the main body 301, the free arm 303, and the presser foot 305. In this embodiment, the reinforcing rib 309 formed at the junction of the main body 301, the free arm 303, and the presser foot 305 effectively enhances the mechanical strength of the clasp 30 at the point where the presser foot 305 extends, thereby preventing the presser foot 305 from being broken due to insufficient strength. The above describes the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, but the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments. The above-mentioned embodiments are merely illustrative and not restrictive. Under the guidance of the present invention, those skilled in the art can also make many forms without departing from the scope of protection of the present invention and the scope of the patent application. These forms all fall within the scope of protection of the present invention. 1: Radiator 1a, 1b: Sidewall 3: Clip 10: Slot 10a, 10b: End opening 10c: Slot sidewall 12: End slot 14: Positioning protrusion 30: Clip 301: Main body 303: Free arm 305: Presser foot 305a: Strip hole 307: Elastic clamping part 307a: Hook part 308: Positioning groove 309: Reinforcement rib FIG1 is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of an optional embodiment of the radiator of the present invention. FIG2 is a schematic diagram of the combined structure of an optional embodiment of the radiator of the present invention. FIG3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of an optional embodiment of the heat sink of the present invention along the mid-axis plane in the thickness direction of the clip. FIG4 is a partial cross-sectional view of another optional embodiment of the heat sink of the present invention taken along the mid-axis plane in the thickness direction of the clip. FIG5 is a schematic cross-sectional view of an optional embodiment of the heat sink of the present invention along the mid-axis plane in the width direction of the heat sink. 1: Radiator 1a, 1b: side walls 3: Buckle 10: Slot 10a, 10b: end opening 10c: Groove sidewall 12: End groove 30: Buckle 301: Subject 303: Free Arm 305: presser foot 305a: Strip hole 307: elastic clamping portion 308: Positioning groove 309: Strengthening ribs

Claims

1. A two-piece fastener for mounting a cooling module to a heat-generating device, the cooling module defining opposing slots, the two-piece fastener comprising: A first fastener has a first body and a first pair of free arms extending from the first body, wherein each of the first pair of free arms defines a corresponding first pair of elastic snap-fit ​​portions. and a second snap-fit ​​having a second body and a second pair of free arms extending from the second body, wherein each of the second pair of free arms defines a corresponding second pair of resilient snap-fit ​​portions, wherein the first pair of resilient snap-fit ​​portions are configured to engage with the second pair of resilient snap-fit ​​portions when the first snap-fit ​​and the second snap-fit ​​are urged toward each other in the opposing slots of the cooling module.

2. The two-piece fastener as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first fastener plate defines one or more presser feet that project outward from the first body or the first pair of free arms, and wherein the second fastener plate defines one or more presser feet that project outward from the second body or the second pair of free arms.

3. The two-piece fastener as claimed in claim 2, wherein each pressure foot defines a groove for a locking member to pass through so that the locking member can secure the two-piece fastener, and by extension, secures the cooling module to a substrate on which the heat-generating device is mounted.

4. The two-piece fastener as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first pair of resilient snap-fit ​​portions forms a joint with the second pair of resilient snap-fit ​​portions, and the free arms of the first fastener piece and the free arms of the second fastener piece shield the joint.

5. The two-piece fastener as claimed in claim 1, wherein the thickness of one of the free arms of the first fastener piece and the thickness of one of the free arms of the second fastener piece correspond to the thickness of one of the opposing slots.

6. The two-piece fastener as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first pair of resilient snap-fit ​​portions and the second pair of resilient snap-fit ​​portions define a plurality of clamping grooves and a plurality of corresponding barbs, the plurality of clamping grooves and the plurality of corresponding barbs being configured to provide a hook-fit that secures the first pair of free arms to the second pair of free arms.

7. The two-piece fastener as claimed in claim 1, wherein the elastic snap-fit ​​portion of the first fastener plate defines a plurality of symmetrically arranged clamping slots for the pair of free arms.

8. The two-piece fastener as claimed in claim 7, wherein the elastic snap-fit ​​portion of the second fastener plate on the pair of free arms defines a plurality of barbs.

9. The two-piece fastener as claimed in claim 8, wherein the clamping grooves and the barbs provide a hook-fit that secures the first pair of free arms to the second pair of free arms.

10. The two-piece fastener as claimed in claim 9, wherein the barbs are arc-shaped protrusions that define a hook-shaped portion of the hook-and-loop engagement.

11. The two-piece fastener as claimed in claim 1, wherein one or both of the first fastener piece and the second fastener piece include a reinforcing rib at a connection point corresponding to the extension of the body, the free arms, and the presser foot.

12. The two-piece fastener as claimed in claim 11, wherein the reinforcing rib improves the mechanical force of the presser foot at the position where it protrudes from the fastener pieces.

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