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Power inverter for a vehicle

US9538691B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 15, 2015
Grant dateJan 3, 2017
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Expiry dateApr 15, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K7/20927
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A power inverter includes a plurality of power modules stacked in an array. A plurality of coolant chambers are interleaved with the modules. Each of the chambers includes an inlet and an outlet interconnected by a coolant path configured to circulate coolant within the chamber. Fins project into the coolant path and are configured to alter shape based on a temperature of the coolant to alter a turbulence associated with the coolant.

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