Susan S Yeager

US Patent:

6347036, Feb 12, 2002

Filed:

Mar 29, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/538371

Inventors:

Susan A. Yeager - Austin TX
Rakesh Bhatia - Austin TX

Assignee:

Dell Products L.P. - Round Rock TX

International Classification:

G06F 120

US Classification:

361687, 361695, 165122, 257719

Abstract:

An apparatus for mounting a heat generating computer component includes a base member having a frame mounted thereon. The frame includes a passage extending therethrough. A socket is mounted on the base member in the passage of the frame. The heat generating component is mounted on the socket. A heat extraction body is mounted on the heat generating component. A retaining member is movably attached to the base member. The retaining member is movable between an open position and a closed position with respect to the passage. A resilient member is resiliently engaged against the heat extraction body when the retaining member is in the closed position, urging the heat extraction body into contact with the heat generating component. Mechanical tolerances of the heat extraction body and the heat generating component are compensated for by captive, self-adjusting mounting hardware such that tolerance variability does not adversely affect heat transfer performance.

US Patent:

6233140, May 15, 2001

Filed:

Jan 22, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/235846

Inventors:

John A. Cummings - Round Rock TX
Susan A. Yeager - Austin TX

Assignee:

Dell U.S.A., L.P. - Round Rock TX

International Classification:

G06F 116
H05K 506
H05K 720
H05K 900

US Classification:

361683

Abstract:

An electrically conductive vibration dampener is formed from an electrically conductive base, such as a piece of stamped metal, with at least one tab projecting from the base, and a dampening material member coupled to the base so that the tab can be oriented to provide electrical continuity between other conductors when the electrically conductive vibration dampener is installed into a device. The dampening material member is molded to the base, attached to the base with adhesive, or mechanically attached by for example, registering an edge of the base to a groove formed in the dampening material member. Additionally, the electrically conductive vibration dampener can include an aperture through which a fastener can pass, so that the electrically conductive vibration dampener can be used much like a grommet or washer when fastening components together.