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Heat dissipation from high power semiconductors in an electrical vehicle

US5481433A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 1, 1994
Grant dateJan 2, 1996
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Expiry dateJul 1, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/64
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A heat exchanger constructed of convoluted fins, a large funnel-shaped opening for air intake and an opening for air exhaust can be efficiently used to dissipate heat generated by high powered semiconductors in an electric vehicle through the use of ram air.

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