18289899. POWER CONVERSION DEVICE simplified abstract (Mitsubishi Electric Corporation)
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POWER CONVERSION DEVICE
Organization Name
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
Inventor(s)
Kimiyuki Koyanagi of Tokyo (JP)
POWER CONVERSION DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18289899 titled 'POWER CONVERSION DEVICE
The abstract of the patent application describes unit converters that consist of capacitors, switching elements with flat surfaces, P-pole connection conductors, and N-pole connection conductors. These components are arranged to overlap in the thickness direction with their insulation maintained, allowing the cooling surfaces of the switching elements to be opposed to each other with a cooling device in between.
- Capacitors and switching elements with flat surfaces are key components of the unit converters.
- P-pole and N-pole connection conductors are formed to fix electrodes corresponding to the poles of the switching elements and terminals of the capacitors.
- The connection conductors are arranged to overlap while maintaining insulation, enabling efficient cooling of the switching elements.
- The cooling surfaces of the switching elements are positioned opposite each other with a cooling device in between.
Potential Applications: - Power electronics - Renewable energy systems - Electric vehicles
Problems Solved: - Efficient cooling of switching elements - Compact design of unit converters
Benefits: - Improved performance and reliability - Space-saving design - Enhanced thermal management
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Unit Converters for Power Electronics Applications This technology can be used in various industries such as renewable energy, electric vehicles, and power distribution systems. The compact design and efficient cooling capabilities make it ideal for high-power applications.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the arrangement of the connection conductors contribute to the cooling efficiency of the unit converters? 2. What are the potential drawbacks of using capacitors and switching elements with flat surfaces in this design?
Original Abstract Submitted
Unit converters each comprises a capacitor, a switching element having a flat surface on one side, a P-pole connection conductor where a second terminal hole at one end for fixing an electrode corresponding to a P-pole of the switching element and a first terminal hole at the other end for fixing a terminal of the capacitor are formed, and an N-pole connection conductor where a second terminal hole at one end for fixing an electrode corresponding to a N-pole of the switching element and a first terminal hole at the other end for fixing a terminal of the capacitor are formed. The unit-converters each including the connection conductors arranged to overlap in the thickness direction with their insulation maintained make the cooling surfaces of the switching elements be opposed to each other with a cooling device therebetween.
