Electromagnetic device with open, non-linear heat transfer system
First Claim
1. A fluid-cooled electromagnetic field-functioning device comprising:
- a) at least one electrical conductor;
b) a monolithic body of injection molded thermoplastic material substantially encapsulating the at least one conductor; and
c) a non-linear heat transfer fluid pathway in the monolithic body,with at least one fluid inlet and at least one fluid outlet to said pathway to allow for passage of heat transfer fluid through the pathway.
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Abstract
Electromagnetic components are provided with a heat exchange mechanism. For example, a fluid-cooled electromagnetic field-functioning device, such as a motor, generator, transformer, solenoid or relay, comprises one or more electrical conductors. A monolithic body of phase change material substantially encapsulates the conductors or an inductor. At least one liquid-tight coolant channel is also substantially encapsulated within the body of phase change material. The coolant channel may be part of a heat pipe or cold plate. The coolant channel may be made by molding a conduit into the body, using a “lost wax” molding process, or injecting gas into the molten phase change material while it is in the mold. The coolant channel may also be formed at the juncture between the body and a cover over the body.
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20 Claims
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1. A fluid-cooled electromagnetic field-functioning device comprising:
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a) at least one electrical conductor; b) a monolithic body of injection molded thermoplastic material substantially encapsulating the at least one conductor; and c) a non-linear heat transfer fluid pathway in the monolithic body, with at least one fluid inlet and at least one fluid outlet to said pathway to allow for passage of heat transfer fluid through the pathway. - 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 fluid-cooled electromagnetic field-functioning device comprising:
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a) at least one conductor and at least one inductor; b) a monolithic body of injection molded thermoplastic material substantially encapsulating the at least one inductor; and c) a non-linear heat transfer fluid pathway in the monolithic body, with at least one fluid inlet and at least one fluid outlet to said pathway to allow for passage of heat transfer fluid through the pathway. - View Dependent Claims (19)
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20. A fluid-cooled electromagnetic field-functioning device comprising:
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a) at least one electrical conductor; b) a monolithic body of injection molded thermoplastic material substantially encapsulating the at least one conductor; and c) a non-linear heat transfer fluid pathway in the monolithic body, with at least one fluid inlet and at least one fluid outlet to said pathway to allow for passage of heat transfer fluid through the pathway, and wherein the monolithic body completely covers the exterior of the device except for fluid inlet and fluid outlet.
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