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Power control unit

US8875825B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 8, 2012
Grant dateNov 4, 2014
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Expiry dateFeb 8, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60Y2400/61
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A power control unit that controls a rotary electric machine that drives a vehicle, and that is mounted onto a motor case in which the rotary electric machine is housed, includes a fixed base that is made of resin; a cooler that is arranged on the fixed base and that includes a power module; and a control substrate that is arranged on the cooler. The fixed base inhibits conduction of heat from the motor case to the power control unit.

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