Power converter having improved fluid cooling
US7187548B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 23, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 4, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K7/20927
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A thermal support may receive one or more power electronic circuits. The support may aid in removing heat from the circuits through fluid circulating through the support, which may be controlled in a closed-loop manner. Interfacing between circuits, circuit mounting structure, and the support provide for greatly enhanced cooling. The support may form a shield from both external EMI/RFI and from interference generated by operation of the power electronic circuits. Features may be provided to permit and enhance connection of the circuitry to external circuitry, such as improved terminal configurations. Modular units may be assembled that may be coupled to electronic circuitry via plug-in arrangements or through interface with a backplane or similar mounting and interconnecting structures.
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