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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 15, 2011
Filed:
Jul. 14, 2008
Mark D. Korich, Chino Hills, CA (US);
David Tang, Fontana, CA (US);
Mark L. Selogie, Manhattan Beach, CA (US);
Mark D. Korich, Chino Hills, CA (US);
David Tang, Fontana, CA (US);
Mark L. Selogie, Manhattan Beach, CA (US);
GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
Systems and apparatus are provided for capacitor segments for use in a vehicle. A capacitor segment comprises an inner conductor configured to receive a first potential and having a generally L-shaped longitudinal cross-section. An outer conductor is configured to receive a second potential, and is electrically insulated from the inner conductor. The outer conductor comprises a first section having a generally L-shaped longitudinal cross-section aligned with the inner conductor, and a second section coupled to the first section and having a generally L-shaped lateral cross-section. The second section and the inner conductor define an inner region. A capacitor is located in the inner region and coupled to the inner conductor and the second section. The capacitor segment is configured such that current flows through the capacitor in a first direction, and current flows through the second section in a second direction that generally opposes the first direction.