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Reactor and power converter incorporating the reactor

US8803647B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 16, 2007
Grant dateAug 12, 2014
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Expiry dateFeb 8, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01F2017/048
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A reactor is provided with a coil, a core, and a case. The coil generates magnetic flux in response to supply of current thereto. The core is made of magnetic powder-containing resin filled in spaces inside and outside of the core. The case accommodates therein the coil and the core. The reactor is also provided with a cooling pipe (cooling member), which is arranged to be in contact with the core. A power converter is provided with semiconductor modules, a cooler, and the reactor. In the power converter, the cooler is arranged partially being in contact with the core of the reactor.

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