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Power converter cooling in aviation

US11713131B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 3, 2020
Grant dateAug 1, 2023
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Expiry dateOct 1, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T50/60
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An arrangement for cooling at least one power module of a power converter is disclosed herein. The arrangement includes power semiconductor components. The power module is arranged in a drive flow of an engine in such a way that the drive flow flows around cooling ribs of the power module. The disclosure also relates to a power converter, (e.g., an inverter), including an arrangement of this kind and an aircraft, (e.g., an airplane), including a power converter of this kind.

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