Systems and methods for cooling system and power module for inverter for electric vehicle
US12261558B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 27, 2023 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH10D64/018
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A subassembly for an electrical component includes: a first plate including: a wall, stepped walls extending from opposite sides of the wall, flange elements extending outwardly from the stepped walls, each flange element defining an engagement slot; a first heatsink positioned on the wall between the stepped walls; a second heatsink; a power module between the first heatsink and the second heatsink; and a second plate including: a plate wall extending across the second heatsink, transition walls extending from opposite sides of the plate wall, and prongs extending from the transition walls toward the first plate and substantially perpendicular to an inner surface of the plate wall in contact with the second heatsink, wherein the prongs are aligned with and configured to engage the engagement slots.
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