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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 21, 2012
Filed:
Aug. 26, 2008
David Harold Miller, San Pedro, CA (US);
Mark D. Korich, Chino Hills, CA (US);
Terence G. Ward, Redondo Beach, CA (US);
Brooks S. Mann, Redondo Beach, CA (US);
David Harold Miller, San Pedro, CA (US);
Mark D. Korich, Chino Hills, CA (US);
Terence G. Ward, Redondo Beach, CA (US);
Brooks S. Mann, Redondo Beach, CA (US);
GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
Systems and/or methods are provided for an inverter power module with distributed support for direct substrate cooling. An inverter module comprises a power electronic substrate. A first support frame is adapted to house the power electronic substrate and has a first region adapted to allow direct cooling of the power electronic substrate. A gasket is interposed between the power electronic substrate and the first support frame. The gasket is configured to provide a seal between the first region and the power electronic substrate. A second support frame is adapted to house the power electronic substrate and joined to the first support frame to form the seal.