18587957. POWER CONVERTER AND DRIVE DEVICE simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
POWER CONVERTER AND DRIVE DEVICE
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Keisuke Sawazaki of Nisshin-shi (JP)
POWER CONVERTER AND DRIVE DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18587957 titled 'POWER CONVERTER AND DRIVE DEVICE
Simplified Explanation: The power converter described in the patent application includes a power module with at least one power semiconductor element, a metal plate in thermal connection with the power semiconductor element, and a flow path defining member made of plastic material that creates a coolant flow path along with the metal plate. Coolant flows through this path, and the flow path defining member is integrated into the metal plate.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Power module with power semiconductor element
- Metal plate in thermal connection with power semiconductor element
- Flow path defining member made of plastic material
- Coolant flow path defined by the flow path defining member
- Integration of flow path defining member into metal plate
Potential Applications: The power converter could be used in various industrial applications where efficient cooling of power semiconductor elements is required.
Problems Solved: This technology addresses the challenge of efficiently cooling power semiconductor elements in power converters, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
Benefits:
- Improved cooling efficiency
- Enhanced performance and reliability of power converters
- Integration of flow path defining member reduces complexity and cost
Commercial Applications: Potential commercial applications of this technology include power electronics, renewable energy systems, electric vehicles, and industrial automation.
Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include patents or research papers on power converter cooling systems and thermal management in power electronics.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers may be conducting studies on advanced materials for thermal management in power electronics or optimizing coolant flow paths in power converters.
Questions about Power Converters: 1. How does the integration of the flow path defining member into the metal plate improve cooling efficiency? 2. What are the potential cost savings associated with using this innovative power converter technology?
Original Abstract Submitted
A power converter disclosed herein may include; a power module comprising at least one power semiconductor element; a metal plate being in thermal connection with the at least one power semiconductor element, and a flow path defining member including a plastic material and defining a coolant flow path together with the metal plate. A coolant may flow through the coolant flow path, and the flow path defining member may be integrated into the metal plate.
