Power converter cooling in aviation
US11713131B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 3, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2041 |
Classification
- 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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