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Cooling plate for alternator rectifier

US7166944B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 18, 2005
Grant dateJan 23, 2007
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Expiry dateMar 19, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02K11/05
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A diode plate for an electric machine includes a body having a thickness and defining a central axis thereof. A plurality of cooling plates having a uniform thickness of 1 millimeter or less over the entire surface area of the cooling plates are mounted onto the body of the diode plate. A plurality of louvered slots may be formed within each of the cooling plates. Each louvered slot has a louvered portion that extends from the cooling plate at a predetermined angle relative to the cooling plate.

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