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Modular converter

US6472785B2 · kind B2 · utility

19Cited by
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12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 6, 2001
Grant dateOct 29, 2002
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Expiry dateFeb 9, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02K5/225
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A converter for an electric motor or transformer, the converter being comprising a connection box having passages for electrical conductors and having a semiconductor electronic module removably fixed to the connection box. The electronic module has a radiator-forming box that is open at one end, at least one electronic card at least partially embedded in a resin cast inside said radiator-forming box, and at least one connector emerging from the resin. The opening of the radiator-forming box enables it to be fitted to the connection box. The connection box has at least one window giving access to the connector(s) of the electronic module.

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