Delphi technologies ip limited (20240106339). SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR POWER MODULE FOR INVERTER FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE simplified abstract

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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR POWER MODULE FOR INVERTER FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE

Organization Name

delphi technologies ip limited

Inventor(s)

David Paul Buehler of Noblesville IN (US)

Kevin M. Gertiser of Carmel IN (US)

David W. Ihms of Kokomo IN (US)

Mark Wendell Gose of Kokomo IN (US)

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR POWER MODULE FOR INVERTER FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240106339 titled 'SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR POWER MODULE FOR INVERTER FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a power module comprising a first substrate, a power switch, a second substrate, a spacer, and a flex circuit.

  • The power module includes a first substrate with an inner surface and an outer surface, extending from one end to the other.
  • A power switch, consisting of a semiconductor die, is attached to the inner surface of the first substrate.
  • A second substrate, also with inner and outer surfaces, is connected to the power switch and extends from one end to the other, with the first substrate's end offset from the second substrate's end.
  • A first electrically conductive spacer is attached to the inner surfaces of both substrates.
  • A flex circuit is coupled to the power switch.

Potential Applications

This technology could be used in power electronics, electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and industrial automation.

Problems Solved

This innovation helps improve power module efficiency, thermal management, and overall performance in various applications.

Benefits

The power module offers compact design, enhanced power handling capabilities, improved reliability, and simplified assembly processes.

Potential Commercial Applications

Potential commercial applications include power inverters, motor drives, solar inverters, battery management systems, and uninterruptible power supplies.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art for this technology could be similar power module designs with different configurations or materials.

Unanswered Questions

How does this power module compare to traditional power modules in terms of efficiency and performance?

The article does not provide a direct comparison between this power module and traditional power modules in terms of efficiency and performance.

What are the specific industries or sectors that could benefit the most from this technology?

The article does not specify the specific industries or sectors that could benefit the most from this technology.


Original Abstract Submitted

a power module includes: a first substrate having an outer surface and an inner surface, the first substrate extending from a first longitudinal end toward a second longitudinal end; a power switch including a semiconductor die, the power switch being coupled to the inner surface of the first substrate; a second substrate having an outer surface and an inner surface, the power switch being coupled to the inner surface of the second substrate, the second substrate extending from a first longitudinal end toward a second longitudinal end, wherein the first longitudinal end of the first substrate is longitudinally offset from the first longitudinal end of the second substrate; a first electrically conductive spacer coupled to inner surface of the first substrate and to the inner surface of the second substrate; and a flex circuit coupled to the power switch.