18599609. INDUCTOR simplified abstract (TDK CORPORATION)
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INDUCTOR
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Masashi Shimoyasu of Tokyo (JP)
Masataka Yamamoto of Tokyo (JP)
Hiroyuki Abe of Yurihonjo-city (JP)
Daiki Saito of Yurihonjo-city (JP)
INDUCTOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18599609 titled 'INDUCTOR
The abstract describes an inductor with an element body, end surfaces, a side surface, and a through conductor inside the body. The element body has a first portion surrounding the through conductor and a second portion positioned outward of the first portion, with the first portion having a higher porosity than the second portion.
- The inductor has an element body with distinct portions of varying porosity.
- A through conductor is disposed inside the element body.
- The first portion of the element body surrounds the through conductor and has a higher porosity.
- The second portion of the element body is positioned outward of the first portion.
- The inductor design allows for efficient operation and control of electrical currents.
Potential Applications:
- Power electronics
- Electrical circuits
- Signal processing systems
Problems Solved:
- Efficient management of electrical currents
- Enhanced performance of inductor components
Benefits:
- Improved efficiency in electrical systems
- Better control of electrical currents
- Enhanced reliability in electronic devices
Commercial Applications:
- Manufacturing of electronic components
- Power supply systems
- Renewable energy technologies
Questions about Inductors: 1. How does the porosity of the element body impact the performance of the inductor? 2. What are the key advantages of using a through conductor in the design of the inductor?
Frequently Updated Research: Research on the optimization of porosity in inductor design for improved performance and efficiency is ongoing. Stay updated on the latest advancements in inductor technology for potential future applications.
Original Abstract Submitted
An inductor includes: an element body having a pair of end surfaces facing each other, and a side surface extending in a facing direction of the pair of end surfaces to connect the pair of end surfaces; and a through conductor disposed inside the element body and extending in the facing direction. The element body includes a first portion surrounding the through conductor, and a second portion positioned outward of the first portion, when viewed in the facing direction. The first portion is disposed spaced from the side surface. The first portion has a porosity higher than a porosity of the second portion.
