Electronic controller modules and methods for making and using same
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1. An electronic controller module comprising:
- an electronic controller that generates at least about 15 W of heat;
an enclosure made of at least one heat-resistant material configured and dimensioned to surround and physically protect the controller;
at least one electrically-conductive member to provide input or output of at least one electrical signal through the enclosure to the controller; and
a heat sink operatively associated with the controller to receive heat therefrom, the heat sink being configured and dimensioned to dissipate a sufficient amount of heat to inhibit or avoid damage to the controller and enclosure.
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Abstract
An electronic controller module including a heat-resistant material to substantially surround and physically protect the controller, at least one electrically-conductive member to provide input or output of at least one electrical signal through the material to the controller, and a heat-resistant lid including a heat sink configured and dimensioned to dissipate a sufficient amount of heat to inhibit or avoid damage to the electronic controller, wherein the material and the lid are operatively associated to completely surround the controller. These modules are particularly suitable for use in automotive applications.
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20 Claims
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1. An electronic controller module comprising:
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an electronic controller that generates at least about 15 W of heat;
an enclosure made of at least one heat-resistant material configured and dimensioned to surround and physically protect the controller;
at least one electrically-conductive member to provide input or output of at least one electrical signal through the enclosure to the controller; and
a heat sink operatively associated with the controller to receive heat therefrom, the heat sink being configured and dimensioned to dissipate a sufficient amount of heat to inhibit or avoid damage to the controller and enclosure. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method for dissipating heat from an electronic controller which comprises:
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providing an enclosure comprising an olefinic polymer including amide units around the electronic controller which generates at least about 15 W of heat during operation;
associating a heat sink with the controller to receive heat therefrom; and
dissipating a sufficient amount of heat to inhibit or avoid damage to the controller and enclosure. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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