Integrated traction inverter module and bi-directional DC/DC converter
US6496393B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 28, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 28, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02M7/003
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Integrated power systems and methods for use in an electric vehicle having a fuel cell and an electric motor, the integrated power systems and methods including a common casting, a traction inverter module operable for converting DC current generated by the fuel cell into AC current capable of powering the electric motor, and a DC/DC converter operable for stepping-down the voltage of the fuel cell. The traction inverter module and the DC/DC converter are disposed within the common casting.
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