Layered Structure Connection and Assembly
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1. A layered structure assembly for a DC to AC inverter comprising:
- a first layered structure with first and second conductive layers on opposing sides, one or both of the conductive layers comprising or adapted for supporting components of a circuit,a second layered structure with third and fourth conductive layers on opposing sides, one or both of the conductive layers comprising or adapted for supporting components of a circuit,wherein the first and second layered structures are arranged such that the second conductive layer is at least partially facing the third conductive layer,andat least one connector providing a connection between the first conductive layer and the fourth conductive layer, and a connection between the second conductive layer and the third conductive layer, the connector comprising;
a rod electrically connected to the first conductive layer and extending from the first layered structure to the second layered structure, the rod also being electrically connected to the fourth conductive layer, anda sleeve mounted around the rod and extending between the first and second layered structures and being electrically connected to the second conductive layer and the third conductive layer,wherein the rod and sleeve are separated by a minimal gap to reduce the inductance of the connection.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a layered structure assembly (1) for a DC to AC inverter comprising: a first layered structure (10) with first (12) and second (13) conductive layers, a second layered structure (14) with third (16) and fourth (17) conductive layers, and at least one connector (21) providing a low resistance/inductance interconnection between layered structures (10, 14), the connecter (21) comprising a rod (23) inside a sleeve (26).
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1. A layered structure assembly for a DC to AC inverter comprising:
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a first layered structure with first and second conductive layers on opposing sides, one or both of the conductive layers comprising or adapted for supporting components of a circuit, a second layered structure with third and fourth conductive layers on opposing sides, one or both of the conductive layers comprising or adapted for supporting components of a circuit, wherein the first and second layered structures are arranged such that the second conductive layer is at least partially facing the third conductive layer, and at least one connector providing a connection between the first conductive layer and the fourth conductive layer, and a connection between the second conductive layer and the third conductive layer, the connector comprising; a rod electrically connected to the first conductive layer and extending from the first layered structure to the second layered structure, the rod also being electrically connected to the fourth conductive layer, and a sleeve mounted around the rod and extending between the first and second layered structures and being electrically connected to the second conductive layer and the third conductive layer, wherein the rod and sleeve are separated by a minimal gap to reduce the inductance of the connection. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9)
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6. A DC to AC inverter comprising a layered structure assembly, the assembly comprising:
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a first layered structure with first and second conductive layers on opposing sides, one or both of the conductive layers comprising or adapted for supporting components of a circuit, a second layered structure with third and fourth conductive layers on opposing sides, one or both of the conductive layers comprising or adapted for supporting components of a circuit, wherein the first and second layered structures are arranged such that the second conductive layer is at least partially facing the third conductive layer, and at least one connector providing a connection between the first conductive layer and the fourth conductive layer, and a connection between the second conductive layer and the third conductive layer, the connector comprising; a rod electrically connected to the first conductive layer and extending from the first layered structure to the second layered structure, the rod also being electrically connected to the fourth conductive layer, and a sleeve mounted around the rod and extending between the first and second layered structures and being electrically connected to the second conductive layer and the third conductive layer, wherein the rod and sleeve are separated by a minimal gap to reduce the inductance of the connection.
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7. A layered structure assembly for a DC to AC inverter comprising:
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a first layered structure with first and second conductive layers, a second layered structure with third and fourth conductive layers, and at least one connector providing a low resistance/inductance interconnection between layered structures, the connecter comprising a rod inside a sleeve.
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10. A PCB assembly for a DC to AC inverter comprising:
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a first PCB with first and second conductive layers on opposing sides, one or both of the conductive layers comprising or adapted for supporting components of a circuit, a second PCB with third and fourth conductive layers on opposing sides, one or both of the conductive layers comprising or adapted for supporting components of a circuit, wherein the first and second PCBs are arranged such that the second conductive layer is at least partially facing the third conductive layer, and at least one connector providing a connection between the first conductive layer and the fourth conductive layer, and a connection between the second conductive layer and the third conductive layer, the connector comprising; a rod electrically connected to the first conductive layer and extending from the first PCB to the second PCB, the rod also being electrically connected to the fourth conductive layer, and a sleeve mounted around the rod and extending between the first and second PCBs and being electrically connected to the second conductive layer and the third conductive layer, wherein the rod and sleeve are separated by a minimal gap to reduce the inductance of the connection.
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11. A laminated busbar assembly for a DC to AC inverter comprising:
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a first laminated busbar with first and second conductive layers on opposing sides, one or both of the conductive layers comprising or adapted for supporting components of a circuit, a second laminated busbar with third and fourth conductive layers on opposing sides, one or both of the conductive layers comprising or adapted for supporting components of a circuit, wherein the first and second laminated busbar are arranged such that the second conductive layer is at least partially facing the third conductive layer, and at least one connector providing a connection between the first conductive layer and the fourth conductive layer, and a connection between the second conductive layer and the third conductive layer, the connector comprising; a rod electrically connected to the first conductive layer and extending from the first laminated busbar to the second laminated busbar, the rod also being electrically connected to the fourth conductive layer, and a sleeve mounted around the rod and extending between the first and second laminated busbars and being electrically connected to the second conductive layer and the third conductive layer, wherein the rod and sleeve are separated by a minimal gap to reduce the inductance of the connection.
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