Electric motor braking using thermoelectric cooling
US8975838B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 5, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02P3/22
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electric motor controller includes controller electronics configured to control an electric motor. The electric motor controller also includes a thermoelectric cooler in thermal communication with the controller electronics. The thermoelectric cooler is configured to receive a braking current associated with braking of the electric motor and provide cooling to the controller electronics.
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