US 11,991,407 B2
Magnetic connector attachment and heat sinking
Steven Nedved, Littleton, CO (US)
Assigned to DISH Network L.L.C., Englewood, CO (US)
Filed by DISH Network L.L.C., Englewood, CO (US)
Filed on Jun. 3, 2020, as Appl. No. 16/891,516.
Claims priority of provisional application 62/856,626, filed on Jun. 3, 2019.
Prior Publication US 2020/0382825 A1, Dec. 3, 2020
Int. Cl. H04N 21/426 (2011.01); H05K 7/14 (2006.01); H05K 7/20 (2006.01)
CPC H04N 21/426 (2013.01) [H05K 7/1401 (2013.01); H05K 7/20509 (2013.01)] 15 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A co-processor module for use with a set top box, the module comprising:
an enclosure;
a processor assembly contained in the enclosure and including a PCB, a processor, and a USB connector;
one or more magnets extending through a wall of the enclosure and positioned to directly contact a surface of the set top box when the USB connector is connected to the set top box;
a metal plate in direct contact with the one or more magnets; and
a thermal pad in direct contact with and positioned between the processor and the metal plate.