View source for 18134464. POWER MODULE FOR VEHICLE AND MOTOR DRIVING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)

=POWER MODULE FOR VEHICLE AND MOTOR DRIVING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:Kia Corporation|Kia Corporation]]


[[Category:Kia Corporation]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Myung Ill You of Gwangju (KR)|Myung Ill You of Gwangju (KR)]][[Category:Myung Ill You of Gwangju (KR)]]

[[:Category:Hyun Koo Lee of Seoul (KR)|Hyun Koo Lee of Seoul (KR)]][[Category:Hyun Koo Lee of Seoul (KR)]]

==POWER MODULE FOR VEHICLE AND MOTOR DRIVING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18134464 titled 'POWER MODULE FOR VEHICLE AND MOTOR DRIVING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME

==Simplified Explanation==

The power module for a vehicle described in the patent application includes a circuit board with multiple switching portions and semiconductor chips, a lead frame, and a signal lead.

* The power module includes a circuit board with a first metallic layer.
* The circuit board has a first switching portion with multiple semiconductor chips on the center portion.
* There is a second switching portion with semiconductor chips outside the first switching portion on the circuit board.
* A third switching portion is also present outside the first switching portion on the circuit board.
* A lead frame is located on one side of the circuit board.
* A signal lead is placed on the other side of the circuit board.

== Potential Applications ==
The technology described in this patent application could be used in electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and other automotive applications requiring power modules with efficient switching capabilities.

== Problems Solved ==
This innovation addresses the need for power modules in vehicles that can handle high power loads while maintaining reliability and efficiency.

== Benefits ==
The power module design outlined in the patent application offers improved performance, increased power handling capabilities, and enhanced durability for vehicle power systems.

== Potential Commercial Applications ==
* Electric vehicle manufacturers could integrate this power module technology into their vehicles to improve overall performance and efficiency.

== Possible Prior Art ==
There may be existing patents or technologies related to power modules for vehicles, but specific prior art related to this exact design is not known.

=== Unanswered Questions ===

=== How does this power module compare to traditional power module designs in terms of efficiency and reliability? ===
The article does not provide a direct comparison between this innovative power module design and traditional power module designs in terms of efficiency and reliability. Further research or testing may be needed to determine the specific advantages of this technology over existing solutions.

=== What are the potential cost implications of implementing this power module technology in vehicle manufacturing? ===
The article does not address the potential cost implications of implementing this power module technology in vehicle manufacturing. Understanding the cost-effectiveness of this innovation compared to current solutions could be crucial for widespread adoption in the automotive industry.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

A power module for a vehicle includes: a circuit board provided with a first metallic layer; a first switching portion disposed on a center portion of the circuit board, and including a plurality of semiconductor chips; a second switching portion disposed on the outside the first switching portion on the circuit board and including a plurality of semiconductor chips; a third switching portion disposed on the outside the first switching portion on the circuit board; a lead frame disposed on one side of the circuit board; and a signal lead disposed on the other side of the circuit board.



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