18210562. POWER CONVERSION APPARATUS simplified abstract (HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY)

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POWER CONVERSION APPARATUS

Organization Name

HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY

Inventor(s)

Woo Young Lee of Yongin-Si (KR)

Sae Kwon Chang of Yongin-Si (KR)

Yoon-Tae Kim of Seongnam-Si (KR)

POWER CONVERSION APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18210562 titled 'POWER CONVERSION APPARATUS

The patent application describes a power conversion apparatus with a main converter housing transformers, a sub-converter housing a voltage boost assembly, lower and upper cooling units for support.

  • Main converter includes main housing with transformers.
  • Sub-converter has sub-housing with voltage boost assembly.
  • Lower cooling unit in main housing supports transformers.
  • Upper cooling unit in sub-housing supports voltage boost assembly.

Potential Applications: - Power electronics - Renewable energy systems - Electric vehicles

Problems Solved: - Efficient power conversion - Heat management in converters

Benefits: - Improved energy efficiency - Enhanced system reliability - Compact design

Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Power Conversion Systems for Renewable Energy Applications" This technology can be used in solar inverters, wind turbines, and electric vehicle chargers, leading to more efficient and reliable power conversion systems in the renewable energy sector.

Questions about Power Conversion Apparatus: 1. How does the cooling system in the main housing contribute to the overall efficiency of the power conversion apparatus? 2. What are the key advantages of having a sub-converter with a voltage boost assembly in the system?


Original Abstract Submitted

A power conversion apparatus may include a main converter including a main housing and at least one transformer disposed in an interior of the main housing, a sub-converter including a sub-housing coupled to an upper portion of the main housing and a voltage boost assembly disposed in an interior of the sub-housing, a lower cooling unit provided in a lower portion of the main housing to support the at least one transformer, and an upper cooling unit provided in a lower portion of the sub-housing to support the voltage boost assembly.