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Electric motor braking using thermoelectric cooling

US8975838B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 5, 2012
Grant dateMar 10, 2015
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Expiry dateMay 7, 2033

Classification

  • 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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