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1.

SYSTEMS FOR INVERTER HAVING POWER MODULE WITH T-TYPE ARRANGEMENT FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18812406
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-08-22
First Publication Date 2026-02-26
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Ugare, Chetan
  • Berindan, Stefan
  • Apelsmeier, Andreas
  • Akkala, Naga Venkata Kishore

Abstract

A system including an inverter to convert DC power from a battery to AC power to drive a motor, wherein the inverter includes a first power module including a first switch electrically connected to a positive DC power tab and an AC power tab, a second switch electrically connected to a negative DC power tab and the AC power tab, and two switches electrically connected to a neutral power tab and the AC power tab.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 27/06 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters
  • B60L 50/51 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells characterised by AC-motors
  • B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
  • H02P 25/30 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of AC motor or by structural details characterised by the circuit arrangement or by the kind of wiring the motor being controlled by a control effected upon an AC generator supplying it
  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating

2.

SYSTEMS FOR INVERTER HAVING T-TYPE ARRANGEMENT FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18812426
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-08-22
First Publication Date 2026-02-26
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Ugare, Chetan
  • Berindan, Stefan
  • Apelsmeier, Andreas
  • Akkala, Naga Venkata Kishore

Abstract

A system including an inverter to convert DC power from a battery to AC power to drive a motor, wherein the inverter includes a first power module assembly including a first power module including a positive DC power tab, a first AC power tab, and a first switch electrically connected to the positive DC power tab and the first AC power tab, a second power module including a negative DC power tab, a second AC power tab, and a second switch electrically connected to the negative DC power tab and the second AC power tab, and a third power module including a neutral power tab, a third AC power tab, and one or more switches electrically connected to the neutral power tab and the third AC power tab.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 50/51 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells characterised by AC-motors
  • H02M 7/5395 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters with automatic control of output wave form or frequency by pulse-width modulation
  • H02P 27/08 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters with pulse width modulation
  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating

3.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ELECTRICAL ELEMENT FOR INVERTER FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18790376
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-31
First Publication Date 2026-02-05
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Pan, Binghua
  • Yap, Ing Looi
  • Khoong, Ling Eng

Abstract

A system includes an inverter configured to convert DC power from a battery to AC power to drive a motor, wherein the inverter includes: a power module, the power module including a thermistor assembly, the thermistor assembly including: a conductive layer including a trench; a thermistor connected to the conductive layer and disposed across the trench; and a first height control feature between the conductive layer and the thermistor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 7/00 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output
  • B60L 15/00 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train

4.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ELECTRICAL ELEMENT FOR INVERTER FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18790410
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-31
First Publication Date 2026-02-05
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Pan, Binghua
  • Yap, Ing Looi
  • Khoong, Ling Eng

Abstract

A system includes an inverter configured to convert DC power from a battery to AC power to drive a motor, wherein the inverter includes: a power module, the power module including a thermistor assembly, the thermistor assembly including: a ceramic substrate; a thermistor element on the ceramic substrate; a protective coating disposed on the thermistor element so that the thermistor element is between the protective coating and the ceramic substrate; and a terminal electrode on the ceramic substrate, wherein an angle between a surface of the terminal electrode facing the protective coating and a surface of the protective coating facing the terminal electrode is greater than 90 degrees.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 50/51 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells characterised by AC-motors
  • H01C 1/14 - Terminals or tapping points specially adapted for resistorsArrangements of terminals or tapping points on resistors
  • H01C 7/00 - Non-adjustable resistors formed as one or more layers or coatingsNon-adjustable resistors made from powdered conducting material or powdered semi-conducting material with or without insulating material
  • H02M 1/32 - Means for protecting converters other than by automatic disconnection
  • H02M 7/00 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output
  • H02P 27/06 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters

5.

SYSTEMS INCLUDING THERMISTOR ASSEMBLIES FOR INVERTER FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE

      
Application Number US2025033356
Publication Number 2026/029862
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-06-12
Publication Date 2026-02-05
Owner BORGWARNER US TECHNOLOGIES LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Pan, Binghua
  • Yap, Ing Looi
  • Khoong, Ling Eng

Abstract

A system includes an inverter configured to convert DC power from a battery to AC power to drive a motor, wherein the inverter includes: a power module, the power module including a thermistor assembly, the thermistor assembly including: a conductive layer including a trench; a thermistor connected to the conductive layer and disposed across the trench; and a first height control feature between the conductive layer and the thermistor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01C 1/014 - MountingSupporting the resistor being suspended between, and being supported by, two supporting sections
  • H01C 1/02 - HousingEnclosingEmbeddingFilling the housing or enclosure
  • H01C 1/14 - Terminals or tapping points specially adapted for resistorsArrangements of terminals or tapping points on resistors
  • H01C 7/00 - Non-adjustable resistors formed as one or more layers or coatingsNon-adjustable resistors made from powdered conducting material or powdered semi-conducting material with or without insulating material
  • H01C 1/01 - MountingSupporting
  • H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components
  • H02M 7/00 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output
  • H02M 7/53 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal
  • H01C 1/144 - Terminals or tapping points specially adapted for resistorsArrangements of terminals or tapping points on resistors the terminals or tapping points being welded or soldered

6.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ELECTRICAL ELEMENT FOR INVERTER FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE

      
Application Number US2025033360
Publication Number 2026/029863
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-06-12
Publication Date 2026-02-05
Owner BORGWARNER US TECHNOLOGIES LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Pan, Binghua
  • Yap, Ing Looi
  • Khoong, Ling Eng

Abstract

A system includes an inverter configured to convert DC power from a battery to AC power to drive a motor, wherein the inverter includes: a power module, the power module including a thermistor assembly, the thermistor assembly including: a ceramic substrate; a thermistor element on the ceramic substrate; a protective coating disposed on the thermistor element so that the thermistor element is between the protective coating and the ceramic substrate; and a terminal electrode on the ceramic substrate, wherein an angle between a surface of the terminal electrode facing the protective coating and a surface of the protective coating facing the terminal electrode is greater than 90 degrees.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01C 1/014 - MountingSupporting the resistor being suspended between, and being supported by, two supporting sections
  • H01C 1/028 - HousingEnclosingEmbeddingFilling the housing or enclosure the resistive element being embedded in insulation with outer enclosing sheath
  • H01C 1/144 - Terminals or tapping points specially adapted for resistorsArrangements of terminals or tapping points on resistors the terminals or tapping points being welded or soldered
  • H01C 7/00 - Non-adjustable resistors formed as one or more layers or coatingsNon-adjustable resistors made from powdered conducting material or powdered semi-conducting material with or without insulating material
  • H05K 1/11 - Printed elements for providing electric connections to or between printed circuits
  • H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components
  • H05K 1/16 - Printed circuits incorporating printed electric components, e.g. printed resistor, capacitor, inductor
  • H02M 7/00 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output
  • H01C 1/01 - MountingSupporting
  • H01C 1/14 - Terminals or tapping points specially adapted for resistorsArrangements of terminals or tapping points on resistors

7.

SYSTEMS FOR TRANSFORMER FOR INVERTER FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18783673
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-25
First Publication Date 2026-01-29
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Ebenhart, Mark Alan
  • Murthy, Vikram

Abstract

A system may include a printed circuit board (PCB), wherein the PCB includes an opening. A system may include a transformer including: a housing including a first end extending in a first plane and a second end extending in a second plane, the second end configured to be inserted into the opening in the PCB; and one or more leads extending from the housing, wherein an end of the one or more leads is configured to be connected to the PCB and to be disposed between the first plane and the second plane.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 12/58 - Fixed connections for rigid printed circuits or like structures characterised by the terminals terminals for insertion into holes
  • B60L 50/51 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells characterised by AC-motors
  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating

8.

SYSTEMS FOR COOLING MODULE WITH CONTINUOUSLY PROGRESSIVE COOLING FINS

      
Application Number 18776940
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-18
First Publication Date 2026-01-22
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Choi, Edward
  • Choi, Jeehoon

Abstract

A heat sink system includes a first heat sink including: a container including a cavity; a housing connecting to the container to cover the cavity, wherein one or more of the container or the housing includes an inlet port, and one or more of the container or the housing includes an outlet port; and a cooling module in the cavity between the container and the housing, the cooling module in a flow of coolant from the inlet port to the outlet port, wherein the cooling module includes: one or more cooling fins with a fin geometry having a continuously progressive sinusoidal wave extending along the flow of the coolant from the inlet port to the outlet port.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • B60K 11/06 - Arrangement in connection with cooling of propulsion units with air cooling

9.

SYSTEMS FOR COOLING MODULE WITH COOLING FINS

      
Application Number 19066876
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-02-28
First Publication Date 2026-01-22
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Choi, Edward
  • Choi, Jeehoon

Abstract

A cooling module includes: first cooling fins with a first cooling fin geometry, second cooling fins with a second cooling fin geometry, the second cooling fins downstream of the first cooling fins along a flow of coolant from an inlet port to an outlet port, and third cooling fins with a third cooling fin geometry, the third cooling fins downstream of the second cooling fins along the flow of coolant from the inlet port to the outlet port, wherein the first cooling fin geometry is a first sinusoidal wave having a first uniform wavelength, the second cooling fin geometry is a second sinusoidal wave having a second uniform wavelength that is shorter than the first uniform wavelength, and the third cooling fin geometry is a third sinusoidal wave having a third uniform wavelength that is longer than the second uniform wavelength.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating

10.

SYSTEMS FOR ACTIVE DISCHARGE FOR INVERTER FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18767409
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-09
First Publication Date 2026-01-15
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor Murthy, Vikram

Abstract

A system includes: an inverter configured to convert DC power from a battery to AC power to drive a motor, wherein the inverter includes: a bulk capacitor; one or more switches; a gate driver; and one or more controllers, wherein the one or more controllers are configured to provide one or more of a gate voltage or a pulse width modulated (PWM) signal to the gate driver to control the one or more switches to discharge the bulk capacitor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 27/08 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters with pulse width modulation

11.

DOUBLE-SIDE COOLED TRIPLE-DC-PORT HALF-BRIDGE POWER MODULE

      
Application Number 18749913
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-06-21
First Publication Date 2025-12-25
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Ugare, Chetan
  • Berindan, Stefan
  • Apelsmeier, Andreas

Abstract

Disclosed solutions relate to electrical inverters. An inverter may further include may include a power module including phase switches, a first negative DC power tab, and a second negative DC power tab. The first negative DC power tab and the second negative DC power tab are connected to one or more of the phase switches. The inverter may further include a positive DC power tab positioned between the first negative DC power tab and the second negative DC power tab and connected to the phase switches. The inverter may further include one or more phase AC power tabs to receive AC power from the phase switches.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 7/00 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output
  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating

12.

SYSTEMS FOR CAPACITOR FOR INVERTER FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE

      
Application Number 19048062
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-02-07
First Publication Date 2025-12-18
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Ebenhart, Mark Alan
  • Boyd, M. Douglas

Abstract

A system including an inverter to convert direct current (DC) power from a battery to alternating current (AC) power to drive a motor, wherein the inverter includes: a capacitor assembly, the capacitor assembly including: a planar busbar including a first DC busbar and a second DC busbar; a capacitor on a same side of the first DC busbar and the second DC busbar, the capacitor including a first end cap extending in a direction substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the planar busbar; and a first connection plate provided at the first end cap to connect the capacitor to the first DC busbar.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 2/08 - Cooling arrangementsHeating arrangementsVentilating arrangements
  • B60L 50/51 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells characterised by AC-motors
  • B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
  • H01G 4/224 - HousingEncapsulation
  • H01G 4/236 - Terminals leading through the housing, i.e. lead-through
  • H01G 4/32 - Wound capacitors
  • H02M 1/14 - Arrangements for reducing ripples from DC input or output
  • H02M 1/32 - Means for protecting converters other than by automatic disconnection
  • H02M 1/44 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for electromagnetic interference in converters or inverters
  • H02M 7/5387 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters in a bridge configuration

13.

SYSTEMS FOR HOUSING POCKETS FOR INVERTER FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE

      
Application Number 19041427
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-01-30
First Publication Date 2025-12-18
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Lawrence, Robert Anthony
  • Vas, Timothy A.

Abstract

A system includes a heat sink for a capacitor assembly for an inverter, the heat sink including: a first pocket extending from a chassis of the inverter, wherein the first pocket includes a first surface configured to transfer heat from a first surface of a first capacitor and a second surface configured to transfer heat from a second surface of the first capacitor; and a second pocket extending from the chassis of the inverter, wherein the second pocket includes a first surface configured to transfer heat from a first surface of a second capacitor and a second surface configured to transfer heat from a second surface of the second capacitor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating

14.

SYSTEMS FOR CAPACITOR FOR INVERTER FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE

      
Application Number 19048073
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-02-07
First Publication Date 2025-12-18
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Boyd, M. Douglas
  • Ebenhart, Mark Alan
  • Chang, Hung-Li

Abstract

A system including an inverter to convert direct current (DC) power from a battery to alternating current (AC) power to drive a motor, wherein the inverter includes: a capacitor assembly, the capacitor assembly including: a planar busbar including a first DC busbar and a second DC busbar; a capacitor on a same side of the first DC busbar and the second DC busbar, the capacitor including a first end cap extending in a direction substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the planar busbar; and a first connection plate shaped to transfer heat from the first end cap of the capacitor and the first connection plate to a first external surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 2/08 - Cooling arrangementsHeating arrangementsVentilating arrangements
  • B60L 50/51 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells characterised by AC-motors
  • B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
  • H01G 4/224 - HousingEncapsulation
  • H01G 4/236 - Terminals leading through the housing, i.e. lead-through
  • H01G 4/248 - Terminals the terminals embracing or surrounding the capacitive element, e.g. caps
  • H01G 4/32 - Wound capacitors
  • H02M 1/14 - Arrangements for reducing ripples from DC input or output
  • H02M 1/32 - Means for protecting converters other than by automatic disconnection
  • H02M 1/44 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for electromagnetic interference in converters or inverters
  • H02M 7/5387 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters in a bridge configuration

15.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A MULTI-FUNCTIONAL STRUCTURAL ELEMENT OF AN INVERTER

      
Application Number 19295905
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-08-11
First Publication Date 2025-11-27
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Apelsmeier, Andreas
  • Ugare, Chetan
  • Berindan, Stefan

Abstract

An inverter including: a housing including a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface; a power module including a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, wherein the first surface of the power module contacts the first surface of the housing; a heat sink including a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, wherein the first surface of the heat sink is coupled to the second surface of the power module; a multi-functional structural element, the multi-functional structural element including a first surface and a second surface, wherein the first surface of the multi-functional structural element contacts the second surface of the heat sink; and a printed circuit board, the printed circuit board being coupled to the second surface of the multi-functional structural element; wherein the housing and heat sink define a cooling circuit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • H02M 7/00 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output
  • H05K 7/14 - Mounting supporting structure in casing or on frame or rack

16.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TESTING CAPACITORS IN AN INVERTER

      
Application Number 18659761
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-05-09
First Publication Date 2025-11-13
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Navarro, Nomel Centino
  • Naik, Karthik

Abstract

Disclosed techniques relate to a system for testing a capacitor. An example system includes an inverter to convert DC power from a battery to AC power to drive a motor. The inverter includes a noise filter including a first capacitor connected in series with a second capacitor and a testing circuit configured to test one or more of the first capacitor or the second capacitor. The testing circuit includes a voltage divider including resistors; a voltage detector configured to measure a voltage at the voltage divider; a switch configured to connect the noise filter to the voltage divider; and one or more controllers configured to control an operation of the switch to connect the noise filter to the voltage divider, and to determine, from an output of the voltage detector, whether one or more of the first capacitor or the second capacitor are connected to the noise filter.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01R 31/64 - Testing of capacitors
  • G01R 15/04 - Voltage dividers
  • G01R 19/165 - Indicating that current or voltage is either above or below a predetermined value or within or outside a predetermined range of values

17.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OSCILLATOR CALIBRATOR FOR INVERTER FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE

      
Application Number 19217229
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-05-23
First Publication Date 2025-09-11
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Keyse, Mark Russell
  • Glenn, Jack Lavern

Abstract

A system comprises an inverter configured to convert DC power from a battery to AC power to drive a motor, wherein the inverter includes: a galvanic isolator separating a high voltage area from a low voltage area; a low voltage phase controller in the low voltage area, the low voltage phase controller configured to receive a clock reference signal; and a high voltage phase controller in the high voltage area, the high voltage phase controller configured to align a clock reference signal of the high voltage phase controller with the clock reference signal of the low voltage phase controller.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 7/5387 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters in a bridge configuration
  • B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
  • B60L 15/00 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train
  • B60L 15/08 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train characterised by the form of the current used in the control circuit using pulses
  • B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
  • B60L 50/40 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by capacitors
  • B60L 50/51 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells characterised by AC-motors
  • B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
  • B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/20 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by converters located in the vehicle
  • B60L 53/22 - Constructional details or arrangements of charging converters specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/62 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations in response to charging parameters, e.g. current, voltage or electrical charge
  • B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
  • G01R 15/20 - Adaptations providing voltage or current isolation, e.g. for high-voltage or high-current networks using galvano-magnetic devices, e.g. Hall-effect devices
  • G06F 1/08 - Clock generators with changeable or programmable clock frequency
  • G06F 13/40 - Bus structure
  • H01L 21/48 - Manufacture or treatment of parts, e.g. containers, prior to assembly of the devices, using processes not provided for in a single one of the groups or
  • H01L 23/00 - Details of semiconductor or other solid state devices
  • H01L 23/15 - Ceramic or glass substrates
  • H01L 23/367 - Cooling facilitated by shape of device
  • H01L 23/373 - Cooling facilitated by selection of materials for the device
  • H01L 23/40 - Mountings or securing means for detachable cooling or heating arrangements
  • H01L 23/467 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing gases, e.g. air
  • H01L 23/473 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing liquids
  • H01L 23/495 - Lead-frames
  • H01L 23/538 - Arrangements for conducting electric current within the device in operation from one component to another the interconnection structure between a plurality of semiconductor chips being formed on, or in, insulating substrates
  • H01L 25/00 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices
  • H01L 25/07 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in a single subclass of subclasses , , , , or , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices not having separate containers the devices being of a type provided for in subclass
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion
  • H02M 1/08 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters
  • H02M 1/084 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters using a control circuit common to several phases of a multi-phase system
  • H02M 1/088 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters for the simultaneous control of series or parallel connected semiconductor devices
  • H02M 1/12 - Arrangements for reducing harmonics from AC input or output
  • H02M 1/32 - Means for protecting converters other than by automatic disconnection
  • H02M 1/42 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for or adjusting power factor in converters or inverters
  • H02M 1/44 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for electromagnetic interference in converters or inverters
  • H02M 3/335 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
  • H02M 7/00 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output
  • H02M 7/537 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters
  • H02M 7/5395 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters with automatic control of output wave form or frequency by pulse-width modulation
  • H02P 27/06 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters
  • H02P 27/08 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters with pulse width modulation
  • H02P 29/024 - Detecting a fault condition, e.g. short circuit, locked rotor, open circuit or loss of load
  • H02P 29/68 - Controlling or determining the temperature of the motor or of the drive based on the temperature of a drive component or a semiconductor component
  • H03K 19/20 - Logic circuits, i.e. having at least two inputs acting on one outputInverting circuits characterised by logic function, e.g. AND, OR, NOR, NOT circuits
  • H05K 1/14 - Structural association of two or more printed circuits
  • H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components
  • H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus Details
  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • H10D 64/01 - Manufacture or treatment

18.

Systems and methods for active discharge for inverter for electric vehicle

      
Application Number 18596094
Grant Number 12542508
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-03-05
First Publication Date 2025-09-11
Grant Date 2026-02-03
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Gertiser, Kevin M.
  • Buehler, David Paul
  • Murthy, Vikram

Abstract

A system includes: an inverter configured to convert DC power from a battery to AC power to drive a motor, wherein the inverter includes: one or more switches; and one or more controllers configured to: determine a gate voltage to operate the one or more switches of the inverter based on a temperature of the inverter; operate the one or more switches based on a pulse width modulated (PWM) signal and the gate voltage to initiate an active discharge of a bus voltage of the inverter; and while the bus voltage is greater than a first threshold voltage, accelerate the active discharge of the bus voltage by operating the one or more switches and by performing one or more of increasing the gate voltage or decreasing a wait time following a pulse of the PWM signal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H03K 17/16 - Modifications for eliminating interference voltages or currents
  • B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
  • B60L 15/00 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • H02P 27/08 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters with pulse width modulation
  • H02P 29/68 - Controlling or determining the temperature of the motor or of the drive based on the temperature of a drive component or a semiconductor component

19.

SYSTEMS FOR POWER MODULE ASSEMBLY FOR INVERTER

      
Application Number 18618644
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-03-27
First Publication Date 2025-09-11
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Buehler, David Paul
  • Gertiser, Kevin M.
  • Liang, Junming

Abstract

Disclosed solutions relate to electrical inverters. In an example, an inverter to convert DC power from a voltage source to AC power to drive a motor is disclosed. The inverter includes a first power module. The first power module includes first phase switches, second phase switches and positive DC power tabs connected to a positive DC rail to provide positive DC power to the first phase switches and the second phase switches. The inverter further includes negative DC power tabs connected to a negative DC rail to provide negative DC power to the first phase switches and the second phase switches. The inverter further includes first phase AC power tabs to receive AC power from the first phase switches. The inverter further includes second phase AC power tabs to receive AC power from the second phase switches.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 27/06 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters
  • H02P 25/18 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of AC motor or by structural details characterised by the circuit arrangement or by the kind of wiring with arrangements for switching the windings, e.g. with mechanical switches or relays
  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating

20.

SYSTEMS FOR POWER MODULE ASSEMBLY FOR INVERTER

      
Application Number 18618667
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-03-27
First Publication Date 2025-09-11
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Buehler, David Paul
  • Gertiser, Kevin M.
  • Liang, Junming

Abstract

Disclosed solutions relate to electrical inverters. In an example, a system including an inverter to convert DC power from a voltage source to AC power to drive a winding of a motor is disclosed. The inverter includes a first power module, which includes a first inverter to be connected to a first end of the winding and to be connected to the voltage source. The first inverter is configured to output first AC power to the first end of the winding. The first power module includes a second inverter to be connected to a second end of the winding and to be connected to the voltage source. The second inverter is configured to output second AC power to the second end of the winding. first power module includes a changeover switch to selectively connect and disconnect the second end of the winding to and from a neutral connection.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 27/06 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters
  • H02P 25/18 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of AC motor or by structural details characterised by the circuit arrangement or by the kind of wiring with arrangements for switching the windings, e.g. with mechanical switches or relays

21.

SYSTEMS FOR POWER MODULE ASSEMBLY FOR INVERTER

      
Application Number 18618680
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-03-27
First Publication Date 2025-09-11
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Buehler, David Paul
  • Gertiser, Kevin M.
  • Liang, Junming

Abstract

Disclosed solutions relate to electrical inverters. In an example, a system including an inverter is disclosed. The inverter may convert DC power from a voltage source to AC power to drive a motor. The inverter includes a capacitor assembly and a first power module. The first power module includes a first inverter to output first AC power to a first end of a first winding of the motor, a second inverter to output second AC power to a second end of the first winding, and a changeover switch to selectively connect and disconnect the second end of the first winding to and from a neutral connection.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 7/00 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output
  • H02K 11/33 - Drive circuits, e.g. power electronics
  • H02M 7/44 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters
  • H05K 7/14 - Mounting supporting structure in casing or on frame or rack
  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating

22.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ACTIVE AND PASSIVE COOLING OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS

      
Application Number 19211665
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-05-19
First Publication Date 2025-09-04
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Gertiser, Kevin M.
  • Fruth, Chris

Abstract

A power module, includes: one or more power switches; a passive heat dissipation element in contact with and facing a first surface of the one or more power switches, the passive heat dissipation element having a first planar surface and a second planar surface; and an active heat dissipation element in contact with and facing a second surface of the one or more power switches, wherein the active heat dissipation element is positioned opposite the passive heat dissipation element relative to the one or more power switches and is in thermal contact with the passive heat dissipation element.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 7/5387 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters in a bridge configuration
  • B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
  • B60L 15/00 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train
  • B60L 15/08 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train characterised by the form of the current used in the control circuit using pulses
  • B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
  • B60L 50/40 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by capacitors
  • B60L 50/51 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells characterised by AC-motors
  • B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
  • B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/20 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by converters located in the vehicle
  • B60L 53/22 - Constructional details or arrangements of charging converters specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/62 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations in response to charging parameters, e.g. current, voltage or electrical charge
  • B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
  • G01R 15/20 - Adaptations providing voltage or current isolation, e.g. for high-voltage or high-current networks using galvano-magnetic devices, e.g. Hall-effect devices
  • G06F 1/08 - Clock generators with changeable or programmable clock frequency
  • G06F 13/40 - Bus structure
  • H01L 21/48 - Manufacture or treatment of parts, e.g. containers, prior to assembly of the devices, using processes not provided for in a single one of the groups or
  • H01L 23/00 - Details of semiconductor or other solid state devices
  • H01L 23/15 - Ceramic or glass substrates
  • H01L 23/367 - Cooling facilitated by shape of device
  • H01L 23/373 - Cooling facilitated by selection of materials for the device
  • H01L 23/40 - Mountings or securing means for detachable cooling or heating arrangements
  • H01L 23/467 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing gases, e.g. air
  • H01L 23/473 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing liquids
  • H01L 23/495 - Lead-frames
  • H01L 23/538 - Arrangements for conducting electric current within the device in operation from one component to another the interconnection structure between a plurality of semiconductor chips being formed on, or in, insulating substrates
  • H01L 25/00 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices
  • H01L 25/07 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in a single subclass of subclasses , , , , or , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices not having separate containers the devices being of a type provided for in subclass
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion
  • H02M 1/08 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters
  • H02M 1/084 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters using a control circuit common to several phases of a multi-phase system
  • H02M 1/088 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters for the simultaneous control of series or parallel connected semiconductor devices
  • H02M 1/12 - Arrangements for reducing harmonics from AC input or output
  • H02M 1/32 - Means for protecting converters other than by automatic disconnection
  • H02M 1/42 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for or adjusting power factor in converters or inverters
  • H02M 1/44 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for electromagnetic interference in converters or inverters
  • H02M 3/335 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
  • H02M 7/00 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output
  • H02M 7/537 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters
  • H02M 7/5395 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters with automatic control of output wave form or frequency by pulse-width modulation
  • H02P 27/06 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters
  • H02P 27/08 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters with pulse width modulation
  • H02P 29/024 - Detecting a fault condition, e.g. short circuit, locked rotor, open circuit or loss of load
  • H02P 29/68 - Controlling or determining the temperature of the motor or of the drive based on the temperature of a drive component or a semiconductor component
  • H03K 19/20 - Logic circuits, i.e. having at least two inputs acting on one outputInverting circuits characterised by logic function, e.g. AND, OR, NOR, NOT circuits
  • H05K 1/14 - Structural association of two or more printed circuits
  • H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components
  • H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus Details
  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • H10D 64/01 - Manufacture or treatment

23.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GALVANIC ISOLATION FOR INVERTER FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE

      
Application Number 19208980
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-05-15
First Publication Date 2025-08-28
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Vijaykumar, Srikanth
  • Zarabadi, Seyed R.

Abstract

A system includes an inverter including: a first galvanic isolator separating a low voltage area from a high voltage area, the first galvanic isolator having a first galvanic isolator output path; a second galvanic isolator having a second galvanic isolator output path; an amplifier connected to the first galvanic isolator via the first galvanic isolator output path, and connected to the second galvanic isolator via the second galvanic isolator output path, the amplifier having a first amplifier output path and a second amplifier output path; a comparator connected to the amplifier via the first amplifier output path and the second amplifier output path, the comparator having a first comparator output path and a second comparator output path; and a pulse reshape and envelope detector connected to the comparator via the first comparator output path and the second comparator output path.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 7/5387 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters in a bridge configuration
  • B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
  • B60L 15/00 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train
  • B60L 15/08 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train characterised by the form of the current used in the control circuit using pulses
  • B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
  • B60L 50/40 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by capacitors
  • B60L 50/51 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells characterised by AC-motors
  • B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
  • B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/20 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by converters located in the vehicle
  • B60L 53/22 - Constructional details or arrangements of charging converters specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/62 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations in response to charging parameters, e.g. current, voltage or electrical charge
  • B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
  • G01R 15/20 - Adaptations providing voltage or current isolation, e.g. for high-voltage or high-current networks using galvano-magnetic devices, e.g. Hall-effect devices
  • G06F 1/08 - Clock generators with changeable or programmable clock frequency
  • G06F 13/40 - Bus structure
  • H01L 21/48 - Manufacture or treatment of parts, e.g. containers, prior to assembly of the devices, using processes not provided for in a single one of the groups or
  • H01L 23/00 - Details of semiconductor or other solid state devices
  • H01L 23/15 - Ceramic or glass substrates
  • H01L 23/367 - Cooling facilitated by shape of device
  • H01L 23/373 - Cooling facilitated by selection of materials for the device
  • H01L 23/40 - Mountings or securing means for detachable cooling or heating arrangements
  • H01L 23/467 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing gases, e.g. air
  • H01L 23/473 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing liquids
  • H01L 23/495 - Lead-frames
  • H01L 23/538 - Arrangements for conducting electric current within the device in operation from one component to another the interconnection structure between a plurality of semiconductor chips being formed on, or in, insulating substrates
  • H01L 25/00 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices
  • H01L 25/07 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in a single subclass of subclasses , , , , or , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices not having separate containers the devices being of a type provided for in subclass
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion
  • H02M 1/08 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters
  • H02M 1/084 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters using a control circuit common to several phases of a multi-phase system
  • H02M 1/088 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters for the simultaneous control of series or parallel connected semiconductor devices
  • H02M 1/12 - Arrangements for reducing harmonics from AC input or output
  • H02M 1/32 - Means for protecting converters other than by automatic disconnection
  • H02M 1/42 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for or adjusting power factor in converters or inverters
  • H02M 1/44 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for electromagnetic interference in converters or inverters
  • H02M 3/335 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
  • H02M 7/00 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output
  • H02M 7/537 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters
  • H02M 7/5395 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters with automatic control of output wave form or frequency by pulse-width modulation
  • H02P 27/06 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters
  • H02P 27/08 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters with pulse width modulation
  • H02P 29/024 - Detecting a fault condition, e.g. short circuit, locked rotor, open circuit or loss of load
  • H02P 29/68 - Controlling or determining the temperature of the motor or of the drive based on the temperature of a drive component or a semiconductor component
  • H03K 19/20 - Logic circuits, i.e. having at least two inputs acting on one outputInverting circuits characterised by logic function, e.g. AND, OR, NOR, NOT circuits
  • H05K 1/14 - Structural association of two or more printed circuits
  • H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components
  • H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus Details
  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • H10D 64/01 - Manufacture or treatment

24.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AN INTERLOCKING FEATURE ON A POWER MODULE

      
Application Number 19193058
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-04-29
First Publication Date 2025-08-14
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor Choi, Edward

Abstract

A system includes a power module, wherein the power module includes an interlocking feature on a first surface of the power module; and at least one heat sink, wherein the surface of the at least one heat sink includes a layer of thermal interface material.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 7/5387 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters in a bridge configuration
  • B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
  • B60L 15/00 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train
  • B60L 15/08 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train characterised by the form of the current used in the control circuit using pulses
  • B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
  • B60L 50/40 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by capacitors
  • B60L 50/51 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells characterised by AC-motors
  • B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
  • B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/20 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by converters located in the vehicle
  • B60L 53/22 - Constructional details or arrangements of charging converters specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/62 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations in response to charging parameters, e.g. current, voltage or electrical charge
  • B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
  • G01R 15/20 - Adaptations providing voltage or current isolation, e.g. for high-voltage or high-current networks using galvano-magnetic devices, e.g. Hall-effect devices
  • G06F 1/08 - Clock generators with changeable or programmable clock frequency
  • G06F 13/40 - Bus structure
  • H01L 21/48 - Manufacture or treatment of parts, e.g. containers, prior to assembly of the devices, using processes not provided for in a single one of the groups or
  • H01L 23/00 - Details of semiconductor or other solid state devices
  • H01L 23/15 - Ceramic or glass substrates
  • H01L 23/367 - Cooling facilitated by shape of device
  • H01L 23/373 - Cooling facilitated by selection of materials for the device
  • H01L 23/40 - Mountings or securing means for detachable cooling or heating arrangements
  • H01L 23/467 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing gases, e.g. air
  • H01L 23/473 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing liquids
  • H01L 23/495 - Lead-frames
  • H01L 23/538 - Arrangements for conducting electric current within the device in operation from one component to another the interconnection structure between a plurality of semiconductor chips being formed on, or in, insulating substrates
  • H01L 25/00 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices
  • H01L 25/07 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in a single subclass of subclasses , , , , or , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices not having separate containers the devices being of a type provided for in subclass
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion
  • H02M 1/08 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters
  • H02M 1/084 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters using a control circuit common to several phases of a multi-phase system
  • H02M 1/088 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters for the simultaneous control of series or parallel connected semiconductor devices
  • H02M 1/12 - Arrangements for reducing harmonics from AC input or output
  • H02M 1/32 - Means for protecting converters other than by automatic disconnection
  • H02M 1/42 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for or adjusting power factor in converters or inverters
  • H02M 1/44 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for electromagnetic interference in converters or inverters
  • H02M 3/335 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
  • H02M 7/00 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output
  • H02M 7/537 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters
  • H02M 7/5395 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters with automatic control of output wave form or frequency by pulse-width modulation
  • H02P 27/06 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters
  • H02P 27/08 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters with pulse width modulation
  • H02P 29/024 - Detecting a fault condition, e.g. short circuit, locked rotor, open circuit or loss of load
  • H02P 29/68 - Controlling or determining the temperature of the motor or of the drive based on the temperature of a drive component or a semiconductor component
  • H03K 19/20 - Logic circuits, i.e. having at least two inputs acting on one outputInverting circuits characterised by logic function, e.g. AND, OR, NOR, NOT circuits
  • H05K 1/14 - Structural association of two or more printed circuits
  • H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components
  • H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus Details
  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • H10D 64/01 - Manufacture or treatment

25.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR POWER MODULE FOR INVERTER FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE

      
Application Number 19189654
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-04-25
First Publication Date 2025-08-14
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Buehler, David Paul
  • Gertiser, Kevin M.
  • Ihms, David W.
  • Gose, Mark Wendell

Abstract

A power module includes: a first substrate having an outer surface and an inner surface, the first substrate extending from a first longitudinal end toward a second longitudinal end; a semiconductor die coupled to the inner surface of the first substrate; and a second substrate having an outer surface and an inner surface, the semiconductor die being coupled to the inner surface of the second substrate, the second substrate extending from a first longitudinal end toward a second longitudinal end, wherein the first longitudinal end of the first substrate is longitudinally offset from the first longitudinal end of the second substrate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 7/5387 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters in a bridge configuration
  • B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
  • B60L 15/00 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train
  • B60L 15/08 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train characterised by the form of the current used in the control circuit using pulses
  • B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
  • B60L 50/40 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by capacitors
  • B60L 50/51 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells characterised by AC-motors
  • B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
  • B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/20 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by converters located in the vehicle
  • B60L 53/22 - Constructional details or arrangements of charging converters specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/62 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations in response to charging parameters, e.g. current, voltage or electrical charge
  • B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
  • G01R 15/20 - Adaptations providing voltage or current isolation, e.g. for high-voltage or high-current networks using galvano-magnetic devices, e.g. Hall-effect devices
  • G06F 1/08 - Clock generators with changeable or programmable clock frequency
  • G06F 13/40 - Bus structure
  • H01L 21/48 - Manufacture or treatment of parts, e.g. containers, prior to assembly of the devices, using processes not provided for in a single one of the groups or
  • H01L 23/00 - Details of semiconductor or other solid state devices
  • H01L 23/15 - Ceramic or glass substrates
  • H01L 23/367 - Cooling facilitated by shape of device
  • H01L 23/373 - Cooling facilitated by selection of materials for the device
  • H01L 23/40 - Mountings or securing means for detachable cooling or heating arrangements
  • H01L 23/467 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing gases, e.g. air
  • H01L 23/473 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing liquids
  • H01L 23/495 - Lead-frames
  • H01L 23/538 - Arrangements for conducting electric current within the device in operation from one component to another the interconnection structure between a plurality of semiconductor chips being formed on, or in, insulating substrates
  • H01L 25/00 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices
  • H01L 25/07 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in a single subclass of subclasses , , , , or , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices not having separate containers the devices being of a type provided for in subclass
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion
  • H02M 1/08 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters
  • H02M 1/084 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters using a control circuit common to several phases of a multi-phase system
  • H02M 1/088 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters for the simultaneous control of series or parallel connected semiconductor devices
  • H02M 1/12 - Arrangements for reducing harmonics from AC input or output
  • H02M 1/32 - Means for protecting converters other than by automatic disconnection
  • H02M 1/42 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for or adjusting power factor in converters or inverters
  • H02M 1/44 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for electromagnetic interference in converters or inverters
  • H02M 3/335 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
  • H02M 7/00 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output
  • H02M 7/537 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters
  • H02M 7/5395 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters with automatic control of output wave form or frequency by pulse-width modulation
  • H02P 27/06 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters
  • H02P 27/08 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters with pulse width modulation
  • H02P 29/024 - Detecting a fault condition, e.g. short circuit, locked rotor, open circuit or loss of load
  • H02P 29/68 - Controlling or determining the temperature of the motor or of the drive based on the temperature of a drive component or a semiconductor component
  • H03K 19/20 - Logic circuits, i.e. having at least two inputs acting on one outputInverting circuits characterised by logic function, e.g. AND, OR, NOR, NOT circuits
  • H05K 1/14 - Structural association of two or more printed circuits
  • H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components
  • H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus Details
  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • H10D 64/01 - Manufacture or treatment

26.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DIRECT WINDING HEAT EXCHANGER IN MOTOR

      
Application Number 18434144
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-02-06
First Publication Date 2025-08-07
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Bourniche, Eric
  • David, Pascal

Abstract

A system includes a rotor core; a rotor stack extending circumferentially from the rotor core, the rotor stack including: a first end; a second end opposite to the first end; and a first slot in the rotor stack, the first slot extending from the first end to the second end; and a hairpin cooling pipe in the first slot of the rotor stack.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 3/24 - Windings characterised by the conductor shape, form or construction, e.g. with bar conductors with channels or ducts for cooling medium between the conductors
  • H02K 1/20 - Stationary parts of the magnetic circuit with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium
  • H02K 1/32 - Rotating parts of the magnetic circuit with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium
  • H02K 15/02 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines of stator or rotor bodies

27.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COOLING SYSTEM AND POWER MODULE FOR INVERTER FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE

      
Application Number 19060313
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-02-21
First Publication Date 2025-07-31
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Rohl, Bryan
  • Fruth, Chris
  • Choi, Edward
  • Nakanishi, Todd

Abstract

A subassembly for an electrical component includes: a first plate including: a wall, stepped walls extending from opposite sides of the wall, flange elements extending outwardly from the stepped walls, each flange element defining an engagement slot; a first heatsink positioned on the wall between the stepped walls; a second heatsink; a power module between the first heatsink and the second heatsink; and a second plate including: a plate wall extending across the second heatsink, transition walls extending from opposite sides of the plate wall, and prongs extending from the transition walls toward the first plate and substantially perpendicular to an inner surface of the plate wall in contact with the second heatsink, wherein the prongs are aligned with and configured to engage the engagement slots.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 7/5387 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters in a bridge configuration
  • B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
  • B60L 15/00 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train
  • B60L 15/08 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train characterised by the form of the current used in the control circuit using pulses
  • B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
  • B60L 50/40 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by capacitors
  • B60L 50/51 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells characterised by AC-motors
  • B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
  • B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/20 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by converters located in the vehicle
  • B60L 53/22 - Constructional details or arrangements of charging converters specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/62 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations in response to charging parameters, e.g. current, voltage or electrical charge
  • B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
  • G01R 15/20 - Adaptations providing voltage or current isolation, e.g. for high-voltage or high-current networks using galvano-magnetic devices, e.g. Hall-effect devices
  • G06F 1/08 - Clock generators with changeable or programmable clock frequency
  • G06F 13/40 - Bus structure
  • H01L 21/48 - Manufacture or treatment of parts, e.g. containers, prior to assembly of the devices, using processes not provided for in a single one of the groups or
  • H01L 23/00 - Details of semiconductor or other solid state devices
  • H01L 23/15 - Ceramic or glass substrates
  • H01L 23/367 - Cooling facilitated by shape of device
  • H01L 23/373 - Cooling facilitated by selection of materials for the device
  • H01L 23/40 - Mountings or securing means for detachable cooling or heating arrangements
  • H01L 23/467 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing gases, e.g. air
  • H01L 23/473 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing liquids
  • H01L 23/495 - Lead-frames
  • H01L 23/538 - Arrangements for conducting electric current within the device in operation from one component to another the interconnection structure between a plurality of semiconductor chips being formed on, or in, insulating substrates
  • H01L 25/00 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices
  • H01L 25/07 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in a single subclass of subclasses , , , , or , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices not having separate containers the devices being of a type provided for in subclass
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion
  • H02M 1/08 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters
  • H02M 1/084 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters using a control circuit common to several phases of a multi-phase system
  • H02M 1/088 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters for the simultaneous control of series or parallel connected semiconductor devices
  • H02M 1/12 - Arrangements for reducing harmonics from AC input or output
  • H02M 1/32 - Means for protecting converters other than by automatic disconnection
  • H02M 1/42 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for or adjusting power factor in converters or inverters
  • H02M 1/44 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for electromagnetic interference in converters or inverters
  • H02M 3/335 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
  • H02M 7/00 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output
  • H02M 7/537 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters
  • H02M 7/5395 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters with automatic control of output wave form or frequency by pulse-width modulation
  • H02P 27/06 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters
  • H02P 27/08 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters with pulse width modulation
  • H02P 29/024 - Detecting a fault condition, e.g. short circuit, locked rotor, open circuit or loss of load
  • H02P 29/68 - Controlling or determining the temperature of the motor or of the drive based on the temperature of a drive component or a semiconductor component
  • H03K 19/20 - Logic circuits, i.e. having at least two inputs acting on one outputInverting circuits characterised by logic function, e.g. AND, OR, NOR, NOT circuits
  • H05K 1/14 - Structural association of two or more printed circuits
  • H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components
  • H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus Details
  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • H10D 64/01 - Manufacture or treatment

28.

Systems and methods for testing a capacitor in a circuit

      
Application Number 18405208
Grant Number 12553957
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-01-05
First Publication Date 2025-07-10
Grant Date 2026-02-17
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Naik, Karthik
  • Navarro, Nomel Centino
  • Muthuraman, Balasubramanian

Abstract

Disclosed techniques relate to a system for testing a capacitor. In an example, a testing circuit includes a testing voltage source configured to output a testing voltage to the capacitor; a discharge network configured to dissipate power from the capacitor; a voltage detection circuit configured to measure a voltage of the capacitor; a first switch configured to connect the capacitor to a main circuit; a second switch configured to connect the capacitor to the discharge network; a third switch configured to connect the capacitor to the testing voltage source; and a fourth switch configured to connect the capacitor to the voltage detection circuit; and one or more controllers. The controllers are configured to control an operation of the switches to test the capacitor using the testing voltage source, the discharge network, and the voltage detection circuit, and to determine, from the test, whether the capacitor is connected.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01R 31/12 - Testing dielectric strength or breakdown voltage
  • G01R 19/165 - Indicating that current or voltage is either above or below a predetermined value or within or outside a predetermined range of values
  • G01R 31/64 - Testing of capacitors
  • H02H 7/16 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from normal working conditions for capacitors

29.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COOLING SYSTEM AND POWER MODULE FOR INVERTER FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE

      
Application Number 19086706
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-03-21
First Publication Date 2025-07-03
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Rohl, Bryan
  • Fruth, Chris

Abstract

A base for an electrical component includes: a body, the body defining: a rim, pin slots, and first engagement slots; contact terminals; and electrical connectors, each of the electrical connectors being positioned within a respective pin slot and including a pin terminal positioned on a first surface of the body; wherein the base is configured to provide an electrical connection between one or more power modules and a substrate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 7/5387 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters in a bridge configuration
  • B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
  • B60L 15/00 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train
  • B60L 15/08 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train characterised by the form of the current used in the control circuit using pulses
  • B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
  • B60L 50/40 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by capacitors
  • B60L 50/51 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells characterised by AC-motors
  • B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
  • B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/20 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by converters located in the vehicle
  • B60L 53/22 - Constructional details or arrangements of charging converters specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/62 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations in response to charging parameters, e.g. current, voltage or electrical charge
  • B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
  • G01R 15/20 - Adaptations providing voltage or current isolation, e.g. for high-voltage or high-current networks using galvano-magnetic devices, e.g. Hall-effect devices
  • G06F 1/08 - Clock generators with changeable or programmable clock frequency
  • G06F 13/40 - Bus structure
  • H01L 21/48 - Manufacture or treatment of parts, e.g. containers, prior to assembly of the devices, using processes not provided for in a single one of the groups or
  • H01L 23/00 - Details of semiconductor or other solid state devices
  • H01L 23/15 - Ceramic or glass substrates
  • H01L 23/367 - Cooling facilitated by shape of device
  • H01L 23/373 - Cooling facilitated by selection of materials for the device
  • H01L 23/40 - Mountings or securing means for detachable cooling or heating arrangements
  • H01L 23/467 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing gases, e.g. air
  • H01L 23/473 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing liquids
  • H01L 23/495 - Lead-frames
  • H01L 23/538 - Arrangements for conducting electric current within the device in operation from one component to another the interconnection structure between a plurality of semiconductor chips being formed on, or in, insulating substrates
  • H01L 25/00 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices
  • H01L 25/07 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in a single subclass of subclasses , , , , or , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices not having separate containers the devices being of a type provided for in subclass
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion
  • H02M 1/08 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters
  • H02M 1/084 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters using a control circuit common to several phases of a multi-phase system
  • H02M 1/088 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters for the simultaneous control of series or parallel connected semiconductor devices
  • H02M 1/12 - Arrangements for reducing harmonics from AC input or output
  • H02M 1/32 - Means for protecting converters other than by automatic disconnection
  • H02M 1/42 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for or adjusting power factor in converters or inverters
  • H02M 1/44 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for electromagnetic interference in converters or inverters
  • H02M 3/335 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
  • H02M 7/00 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output
  • H02M 7/537 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters
  • H02M 7/5395 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters with automatic control of output wave form or frequency by pulse-width modulation
  • H02P 27/06 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters
  • H02P 27/08 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters with pulse width modulation
  • H02P 29/024 - Detecting a fault condition, e.g. short circuit, locked rotor, open circuit or loss of load
  • H02P 29/68 - Controlling or determining the temperature of the motor or of the drive based on the temperature of a drive component or a semiconductor component
  • H03K 19/20 - Logic circuits, i.e. having at least two inputs acting on one outputInverting circuits characterised by logic function, e.g. AND, OR, NOR, NOT circuits
  • H05K 1/14 - Structural association of two or more printed circuits
  • H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components
  • H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus Details
  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • H10D 64/01 - Manufacture or treatment

30.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PARAMETER DRIFT CORRECTION FOR INVERTER FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE

      
Application Number 19077832
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-03-12
First Publication Date 2025-06-26
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Zarabadi, Seyed R.
  • Gose, Mark Wendell
  • Laubenstein, Peter Allan

Abstract

A system comprises: an inverter configured to convert DC power from a battery to AC power to drive a motor, wherein the inverter includes: a power switch including a drain terminal, a source terminal, and a gate terminal; and one or more controllers configured to detect a voltage from the gate terminal to the source terminal of the power switch as a gate-to-source voltage, and control a gate control signal to the gate terminal based on the detected gate-to-source voltage.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 7/5387 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters in a bridge configuration
  • H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion
  • H02M 1/08 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters
  • H02M 1/084 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters using a control circuit common to several phases of a multi-phase system
  • H02M 1/088 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters for the simultaneous control of series or parallel connected semiconductor devices
  • H02M 1/12 - Arrangements for reducing harmonics from AC input or output
  • H02M 1/32 - Means for protecting converters other than by automatic disconnection
  • H02M 1/42 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for or adjusting power factor in converters or inverters
  • H02M 1/44 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for electromagnetic interference in converters or inverters
  • H02M 3/335 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
  • H02M 7/00 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output
  • H02M 7/537 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters
  • H02M 7/5395 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters with automatic control of output wave form or frequency by pulse-width modulation
  • H02P 29/68 - Controlling or determining the temperature of the motor or of the drive based on the temperature of a drive component or a semiconductor component

31.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR POWER SWITCH CONTROL FOR INVERTER FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18543071
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-18
First Publication Date 2025-06-19
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Undre, Vishal Shivaji
  • Ugare, Chetan
  • Apelsmeier, Andreas

Abstract

A system includes: an inverter configured to convert DC power from a battery to AC power to drive a motor, wherein the inverter includes: a power switch including a gate terminal; and a gate driver configured to: receive a pulse to control an operation of the power switch, generate, based on the received pulse, a first signal to the gate terminal to increase a gate voltage level of the power switch at a first rate from an off-state gate voltage level to a first on-state gate voltage level in a first time period, and generate, based on the received pulse, a second signal to the gate terminal to increase the gate voltage level of the power switch at a second rate, less than the first rate, to a second on-state gate voltage level in a second time period subsequent to the first time period.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 1/08 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters
  • H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion
  • H02M 1/32 - Means for protecting converters other than by automatic disconnection
  • H02M 7/537 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters

32.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR POWER SWITCH CONTROL FOR INVERTER FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18543084
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-18
First Publication Date 2025-06-19
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Undre, Vishal Shivaji
  • Ugare, Chetan
  • Apelsmeier, Andreas

Abstract

A method includes performing, by one or more controllers, operations including: receiving a pulse to control an operation of a power switch including a gate terminal; generating, based on the received pulse, a first signal to the gate terminal to increase a gate voltage level of the power switch at a first rate from an off-state gate voltage level to a first on-state gate voltage level in a first time period; and generating, based on the received pulse, a second signal to the gate terminal to increase the gate voltage level of the power switch at a second rate, less than the first rate, to a second on-state gate voltage level in a second time period subsequent to the first time period.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion
  • B60L 15/00 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train
  • B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
  • H02M 1/08 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters
  • H02P 27/06 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters

33.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING OPERATION OF INVERTER FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18536497
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-12
First Publication Date 2025-06-12
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Hedges, Mary T.
  • Rajan, Deepa Susan

Abstract

A system includes: an inverter including a first switch and a second switch; one or more controllers configured to control the inverter by performing operations, the operations including: generating a minimum pulse width value for a first pulse-width modulated (PWM) signal to control the first switch and for a second PWM signal to control the second switch; determining that an on-time pulse to be generated for the first PWM signal will be less than or equal to the minimum pulse width value for a period based on a first deadtime configuration; and in response to the determining: determining a second deadtime configuration for the first PWM signal and the second PWM signal for the period; and generating the first PWM signal and the second PWM signal based on the second deadtime configuration, to prevent the on-time pulse that is less than or equal to the minimum pulse width value.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 27/08 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters with pulse width modulation
  • B60L 15/08 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train characterised by the form of the current used in the control circuit using pulses
  • H02M 1/38 - Means for preventing simultaneous conduction of switches

34.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTEGRATED HIGH VOLTAGE AND LOW VOLTAGE CONVERTER FOR BIDIRECTIONAL ONBOARD BATTERY CHARGER

      
Application Number 18497514
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-30
First Publication Date 2025-05-01
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Ammanamanchi, Venkata Jaya Sai Praneeth
  • Reis, Alexandre M. S.
  • Engel, Joseph A.
  • Bauer, Scott E.

Abstract

A system includes: an alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) converter (AC-DC converter), the AC-DC converter connectable to a line voltage; and a DC to DC converter (DC-DC converter) connected to the AC-DC converter, the DC-DC converter including: a high voltage buck-boost converter having a secondary side connectable to a high voltage battery; a low voltage buck-boost converter having a secondary side connectable to a low voltage battery; and one or more transformers having a primary side connected to the AC-DC converter, a secondary side connected to a primary side of the high voltage buck-boost converter, and a tertiary side connected to a primary side of the low voltage buck-boost converter.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 53/22 - Constructional details or arrangements of charging converters specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • H02M 1/42 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for or adjusting power factor in converters or inverters
  • H02M 3/335 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only

35.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTEGRATED CONVERTER FOR BIDIRECTIONAL ONBOARD BATTERY CHARGER FOR SPLIT BATTERY

      
Application Number 18497528
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-30
First Publication Date 2025-05-01
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Ammanamanchi, Venkata Jaya Sai Praneeth
  • Reis, Alexandre M. S.
  • Engel, Joseph A.

Abstract

A system includes: an AC-DC converter; and a DC-DC converter, the DC-DC converter including: a first high voltage buck-boost converter having a secondary side connectable to a first high voltage battery; a second high voltage buck-boost converter having a secondary side connectable to a second high voltage battery; a first low voltage buck-boost converter having a secondary side connectable to a first low voltage battery; a second low voltage buck-boost converter having a secondary side connectable to a second low voltage battery; and one or more transformers having a primary side connected to the AC-DC converter and a secondary side connected to each of a primary side of the first high voltage buck-boost converter, a primary side of the second high voltage buck-boost converter, a primary side of the first low voltage buck-boost converter, and a primary side of the second low voltage buck-boost converter.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 53/22 - Constructional details or arrangements of charging converters specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • H02J 7/02 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from AC mains by converters
  • H02J 7/34 - Parallel operation in networks using both storage and other DC sources, e.g. providing buffering
  • H02M 1/42 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for or adjusting power factor in converters or inverters
  • H02M 3/158 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output without intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only with automatic control of output voltage or current, e.g. switching regulators including plural semiconductor devices as final control devices for a single load
  • H02M 7/219 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only in a bridge configuration

36.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADAPTIVE GATE DRIVER FOR INVERTER FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE

      
Application Number 19003115
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-27
First Publication Date 2025-04-24
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Zarabadi, Seyed R.
  • Gose, Mark Wendell
  • Laubenstein, Peter Allan

Abstract

A system comprises: one or more point-of-use controllers configured to: assert a command-on signal to load a first turn-on gate driver profile; control, based on the loaded first turn-on gate driver profile, a gate driver to begin a first phase of a turn-on operation; receive a first power switch signal based on one or more of a detected voltage or a detected current; perform a comparison of the received first power switch signal to a first turn-on threshold value; load a second gate turn-on driver profile when the comparison indicates the first power switch signal is greater than the first turn-on threshold value; and control, based on the loaded second turn-on gate driver profile, the gate driver to end the first phase of the turn-on operation and begin a second phase of the turn-on operation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 27/06 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters
  • B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
  • B60L 15/00 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train
  • B60L 15/08 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train characterised by the form of the current used in the control circuit using pulses
  • B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
  • B60L 50/40 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by capacitors
  • B60L 50/51 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells characterised by AC-motors
  • B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
  • B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/20 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by converters located in the vehicle
  • B60L 53/22 - Constructional details or arrangements of charging converters specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/62 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations in response to charging parameters, e.g. current, voltage or electrical charge
  • B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
  • G01R 15/20 - Adaptations providing voltage or current isolation, e.g. for high-voltage or high-current networks using galvano-magnetic devices, e.g. Hall-effect devices
  • G06F 1/08 - Clock generators with changeable or programmable clock frequency
  • G06F 13/40 - Bus structure
  • H01L 21/48 - Manufacture or treatment of parts, e.g. containers, prior to assembly of the devices, using processes not provided for in a single one of the groups or
  • H01L 23/00 - Details of semiconductor or other solid state devices
  • H01L 23/15 - Ceramic or glass substrates
  • H01L 23/367 - Cooling facilitated by shape of device
  • H01L 23/373 - Cooling facilitated by selection of materials for the device
  • H01L 23/40 - Mountings or securing means for detachable cooling or heating arrangements
  • H01L 23/467 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing gases, e.g. air
  • H01L 23/473 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing liquids
  • H01L 23/495 - Lead-frames
  • H01L 23/538 - Arrangements for conducting electric current within the device in operation from one component to another the interconnection structure between a plurality of semiconductor chips being formed on, or in, insulating substrates
  • H01L 25/00 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices
  • H01L 25/07 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in a single subclass of subclasses , , , , or , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices not having separate containers the devices being of a type provided for in subclass
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion
  • H02M 1/08 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters
  • H02M 1/084 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters using a control circuit common to several phases of a multi-phase system
  • H02M 1/088 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters for the simultaneous control of series or parallel connected semiconductor devices
  • H02M 1/12 - Arrangements for reducing harmonics from AC input or output
  • H02M 1/32 - Means for protecting converters other than by automatic disconnection
  • H02M 1/42 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for or adjusting power factor in converters or inverters
  • H02M 1/44 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for electromagnetic interference in converters or inverters
  • H02M 3/335 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
  • H02M 7/00 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output
  • H02M 7/537 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters
  • H02M 7/5387 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters in a bridge configuration
  • H02M 7/5395 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters with automatic control of output wave form or frequency by pulse-width modulation
  • H02P 27/08 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters with pulse width modulation
  • H02P 29/024 - Detecting a fault condition, e.g. short circuit, locked rotor, open circuit or loss of load
  • H02P 29/68 - Controlling or determining the temperature of the motor or of the drive based on the temperature of a drive component or a semiconductor component
  • H03K 19/20 - Logic circuits, i.e. having at least two inputs acting on one outputInverting circuits characterised by logic function, e.g. AND, OR, NOR, NOT circuits
  • H05K 1/14 - Structural association of two or more printed circuits
  • H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components
  • H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus Details
  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • H10D 64/01 - Manufacture or treatment

37.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTEGRATED GATE DRIVER FOR INVERTER FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE

      
Application Number 19001871
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-26
First Publication Date 2025-04-17
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Gose, Mark Wendell
  • Zarabadi, Seyed R.
  • Buehler, David Paul
  • Gertiser, Kevin M.

Abstract

A system includes an inverter including: a point-of-use controller for a power module, the point-of-use controller including: a positive voltage connection configured to receive a positive control voltage from a high-voltage controller; a command connection configured to receive a command from the high-voltage controller; a message connection configured to send and receive a message to and from the high-voltage controller; a negative voltage connection configured to receive a positive control voltage from the high-voltage controller; a north gate connection configured to output a north gate control signal to a north group of one or more switches; a south gate connection configured to output a south gate control signal to a south group of one or more switches; a north sense connection configured to connect to a first portion of a sensing trace; and a south sense connection configured to receive a second portion of the sensing trace.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
  • B60L 15/00 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train
  • B60L 15/08 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train characterised by the form of the current used in the control circuit using pulses
  • B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
  • B60L 50/40 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by capacitors
  • B60L 50/51 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells characterised by AC-motors
  • B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
  • B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/20 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by converters located in the vehicle
  • B60L 53/22 - Constructional details or arrangements of charging converters specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/62 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations in response to charging parameters, e.g. current, voltage or electrical charge
  • B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
  • G01R 15/20 - Adaptations providing voltage or current isolation, e.g. for high-voltage or high-current networks using galvano-magnetic devices, e.g. Hall-effect devices
  • G06F 1/08 - Clock generators with changeable or programmable clock frequency
  • G06F 13/40 - Bus structure
  • H01L 21/48 - Manufacture or treatment of parts, e.g. containers, prior to assembly of the devices, using processes not provided for in a single one of the groups or
  • H01L 23/00 - Details of semiconductor or other solid state devices
  • H01L 23/15 - Ceramic or glass substrates
  • H01L 23/367 - Cooling facilitated by shape of device
  • H01L 23/373 - Cooling facilitated by selection of materials for the device
  • H01L 23/40 - Mountings or securing means for detachable cooling or heating arrangements
  • H01L 23/467 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing gases, e.g. air
  • H01L 23/473 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing liquids
  • H01L 23/495 - Lead-frames
  • H01L 23/538 - Arrangements for conducting electric current within the device in operation from one component to another the interconnection structure between a plurality of semiconductor chips being formed on, or in, insulating substrates
  • H01L 25/00 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices
  • H01L 25/07 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in a single subclass of subclasses , , , , or , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices not having separate containers the devices being of a type provided for in subclass
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion
  • H02M 1/08 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters
  • H02M 1/084 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters using a control circuit common to several phases of a multi-phase system
  • H02M 1/088 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters for the simultaneous control of series or parallel connected semiconductor devices
  • H02M 1/12 - Arrangements for reducing harmonics from AC input or output
  • H02M 1/32 - Means for protecting converters other than by automatic disconnection
  • H02M 1/42 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for or adjusting power factor in converters or inverters
  • H02M 1/44 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for electromagnetic interference in converters or inverters
  • H02M 3/335 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
  • H02M 7/00 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output
  • H02M 7/537 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters
  • H02M 7/5387 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters in a bridge configuration
  • H02M 7/5395 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters with automatic control of output wave form or frequency by pulse-width modulation
  • H02P 27/06 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters
  • H02P 27/08 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters with pulse width modulation
  • H02P 29/024 - Detecting a fault condition, e.g. short circuit, locked rotor, open circuit or loss of load
  • H02P 29/68 - Controlling or determining the temperature of the motor or of the drive based on the temperature of a drive component or a semiconductor component
  • H03K 19/20 - Logic circuits, i.e. having at least two inputs acting on one outputInverting circuits characterised by logic function, e.g. AND, OR, NOR, NOT circuits
  • H05K 1/14 - Structural association of two or more printed circuits
  • H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components
  • H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus Details
  • H10D 64/01 - Manufacture or treatment

38.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A DIRECT PRINTED HEAT SINK

      
Application Number US2024048144
Publication Number 2025/072156
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-24
Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner BORGWARNER US TECHNOLOGIES LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Bourniche, Eric
  • David, Pascal
  • Leblay, Arnaud

Abstract

A system for an electric vehicle includes a power switch configured to convert DC power from a battery to AC power to drive a motor, and a three-dimensionally printed heat sink (3D heat sink) coupled to the power switch.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01L 23/373 - Cooling facilitated by selection of materials for the device
  • H01L 23/473 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing liquids
  • H01L 21/48 - Manufacture or treatment of parts, e.g. containers, prior to assembly of the devices, using processes not provided for in a single one of the groups or

39.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A DIRECT PRINTED HEAT SINK

      
Application Number 18473959
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-25
First Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner BORGWARNER US TECHNOLOGIES LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Bourniche, Eric
  • David, Pascal
  • Leblay, Arnaud

Abstract

A system for an electric vehicle includes a power switch configured to convert DC power from a battery to AC power to drive a motor, and a three-dimensionally printed heat sink (3D heat sink) coupled to the power switch.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing
  • H02M 7/00 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output

40.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ESTIMATING A REMAINING ENERGY RANGE OF A VEHICLE AND REDUCING DRIVER RANGE ANXIETY

      
Application Number 18969595
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-05
First Publication Date 2025-03-20
Owner BORGWARNER US TECHNOLOGIES LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Olin, Peter M.
  • Tang, Li
  • Husted, Harry

Abstract

A method for estimating a remaining range of a vehicle battery charge includes identifying at least one route characteristic of a portion of a selected route, determining a vehicle energy consumption profile for a vehicle, and determining a current state of charge of a vehicle battery of the vehicle. The method also includes determining, for the selected route, a route energy consumption profile and calculating an estimated remaining charge for the vehicle battery at an end of the selected route based on the state of charge of the vehicle battery and the route energy consumption profile. The method also includes, in response to a determination that the estimated remaining charge is less than a lower limit of the vehicle battery charge range, determining a target vehicle speed profile based on the at least one route characteristic, the vehicle energy consumption profile, and the state of charge of the vehicle battery.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
  • B60W 40/12 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to parameters of the vehicle itself
  • B60W 60/00 - Drive control systems specially adapted for autonomous road vehicles
  • G07C 5/04 - Registering or indicating driving, working, idle, or waiting time only using counting means or digital clocks

41.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR NON-OVERLAP ENFORCEMENT FOR INVERTER FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18960026
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-11-26
First Publication Date 2025-03-13
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor Glenn, Jack Lavern

Abstract

A system includes: an inverter including: a first galvanic interface to separate a first high voltage area from a low voltage area; a first low voltage controller in the low voltage area, the first low voltage controller configured to send a first control signal using the first galvanic interface to a first high voltage controller in the first high voltage area; a second galvanic interface to separate a second high voltage area from the low voltage area; and a second low voltage controller in the low voltage area, the first low voltage controller configured to send a second control signal using the second galvanic interface to a second high voltage controller in the second high voltage area, wherein the second low voltage controller is configured to provide an output latch signal to the first low voltage controller and receive an input latch signal from the first low voltage controller.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
  • B60L 15/00 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train
  • B60L 15/08 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train characterised by the form of the current used in the control circuit using pulses
  • B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
  • B60L 50/40 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by capacitors
  • B60L 50/51 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells characterised by AC-motors
  • B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
  • B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/20 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by converters located in the vehicle
  • B60L 53/22 - Constructional details or arrangements of charging converters specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/62 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations in response to charging parameters, e.g. current, voltage or electrical charge
  • B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
  • G01R 15/20 - Adaptations providing voltage or current isolation, e.g. for high-voltage or high-current networks using galvano-magnetic devices, e.g. Hall-effect devices
  • G06F 1/08 - Clock generators with changeable or programmable clock frequency
  • G06F 13/40 - Bus structure
  • H01L 21/48 - Manufacture or treatment of parts, e.g. containers, prior to assembly of the devices, using processes not provided for in a single one of the groups or
  • H01L 23/00 - Details of semiconductor or other solid state devices
  • H01L 23/15 - Ceramic or glass substrates
  • H01L 23/367 - Cooling facilitated by shape of device
  • H01L 23/373 - Cooling facilitated by selection of materials for the device
  • H01L 23/40 - Mountings or securing means for detachable cooling or heating arrangements
  • H01L 23/467 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing gases, e.g. air
  • H01L 23/473 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing liquids
  • H01L 23/495 - Lead-frames
  • H01L 23/538 - Arrangements for conducting electric current within the device in operation from one component to another the interconnection structure between a plurality of semiconductor chips being formed on, or in, insulating substrates
  • H01L 25/00 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices
  • H01L 25/07 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in a single subclass of subclasses , , , , or , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices not having separate containers the devices being of a type provided for in subclass
  • H01L 29/66 - Types of semiconductor device
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion
  • H02M 1/08 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters
  • H02M 1/084 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters using a control circuit common to several phases of a multi-phase system
  • H02M 1/088 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters for the simultaneous control of series or parallel connected semiconductor devices
  • H02M 1/12 - Arrangements for reducing harmonics from AC input or output
  • H02M 1/32 - Means for protecting converters other than by automatic disconnection
  • H02M 1/42 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for or adjusting power factor in converters or inverters
  • H02M 1/44 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for electromagnetic interference in converters or inverters
  • H02M 3/335 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
  • H02M 7/00 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output
  • H02M 7/537 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters
  • H02M 7/5387 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters in a bridge configuration
  • H02M 7/5395 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters with automatic control of output wave form or frequency by pulse-width modulation
  • H02P 27/06 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters
  • H02P 27/08 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters with pulse width modulation
  • H02P 29/024 - Detecting a fault condition, e.g. short circuit, locked rotor, open circuit or loss of load
  • H02P 29/68 - Controlling or determining the temperature of the motor or of the drive based on the temperature of a drive component or a semiconductor component
  • H03K 19/20 - Logic circuits, i.e. having at least two inputs acting on one outputInverting circuits characterised by logic function, e.g. AND, OR, NOR, NOT circuits
  • H05K 1/14 - Structural association of two or more printed circuits
  • H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components
  • H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus Details

42.

SYSTEMS FOR INTEGRATING CHOKE INTO INVERTER HEADER SUB-ASSEMBLY FOR IMPROVING EMC PERFORMANCE

      
Application Number 18494390
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-25
First Publication Date 2025-03-13
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • How, Jun Jie
  • Chow, Kin Yean
  • Lim, Edmund
  • Luo, Hongjun
  • Chong, Yew Ming

Abstract

An inverter assembly may include a housing with a base and side walls, wherein one of the side walls includes an opening extending through the wall, and wherein the side walls form a periphery around an interior of the housing. An inverter assembly may include a header with a body, the body having a first end and a second end, wherein the body further includes a flange disposed between the first end and the second end, and wherein a portion of the body extends through the opening such that the flange abuts the side wall. An inverter assembly may include a bracket positioned within the interior of the housing and coupled to the housing. An inverter assembly may include a choke that is fully enclosed in a circumferential direction, wherein the choke is positioned within the bracket and against an inner surface of the bracket facing the opening.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 1/44 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for electromagnetic interference in converters or inverters
  • B60L 53/20 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by converters located in the vehicle
  • H02M 7/00 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output

43.

SYSTEMS FOR MOLDING METAL SHEET INTO INVERTER FOR IMPROVING EMC PERFORMANCE

      
Application Number 18494347
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-25
First Publication Date 2025-03-13
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Luo, Hongjun
  • How, Jun Jie
  • Chow, Kin Yean
  • Lim, Edmund
  • Chong, Yew Ming

Abstract

An inverter may include a housing having a body and a protruding rim extending from the body, wherein the protruding rim surrounds a cavity that extends through to the body. An inverter may include one or more electrical receptacles, wherein the one or more electrical receptacles are disposed within the cavity such that a portion of at least one of the one or more electrical receptacles extends above the protruding rim. An inverter may include a metal sheet, wherein the metal sheet is molded to an inner surface of the protruding rim such that the protruding rim extends past the metal sheet, and wherein the metal sheet circumferentially surrounds the cavity.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 15/00 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train
  • H02K 11/01 - Structural association of dynamo-electric machines with electric components or with devices for shielding, monitoring or protection for shielding from electromagnetic fields
  • H02M 1/44 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for electromagnetic interference in converters or inverters

44.

Systems and methods for galvanic interface bond detection for inverter for electric vehicle

      
Application Number 18456769
Grant Number 12461129
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-28
First Publication Date 2025-03-06
Grant Date 2025-11-04
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor Vijaykumar, Srikanth

Abstract

A system includes an inverter including: a first galvanic isolator separating a primary voltage area from a secondary voltage area; a second galvanic isolator separating the primary voltage area from the secondary voltage area; a first bias network in the secondary voltage area, and connected to the first galvanic isolator; a second bias network in the secondary voltage area, and connected to the second galvanic isolator; a first amplifier in the secondary voltage area, and connected to the first bias network; a second amplifier in the secondary voltage area, and connected to the second bias network; and an open connection detector in the secondary voltage area, the open connection detector connected to the first amplifier and connected to the second amplifier, wherein the open connection detector includes one or more voltage-to-current converters.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01R 19/00 - Arrangements for measuring currents or voltages or for indicating presence or sign thereof
  • G01R 19/10 - Measuring sum, difference, or ratio
  • G01R 19/165 - Indicating that current or voltage is either above or below a predetermined value or within or outside a predetermined range of values
  • H02P 27/06 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters

45.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VEHICLE PROPULSION CONTROL

      
Application Number 18459358
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-31
First Publication Date 2025-03-06
Owner BORGWARNER US TECHNOLOGIES LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Olin, Peter M.
  • Tang, Li
  • Husted, Harry

Abstract

A method for controller vehicle propulsion. The method includes identifying at least one route characteristic of a portion of a most probable path, determining a vehicle energy consumption profile for a vehicle based on at least historical data indicating energy consumption of the vehicle for at least a portion of a route previously traversed by the vehicle having at least one route characteristic corresponding to the at least one route characteristic of the portion of the most probable path, and determining, for the most probable path, a route energy consumption profile based on the at least one route characteristic of the portion of the most probable path and the vehicle energy consumption profile. The method also includes determining a target vehicle speed profile based on the at least one route characteristic and the vehicle energy consumption profile and selectively controlling vehicle propulsion based on the target vehicle speed profile.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60W 30/18 - Propelling the vehicle
  • B60L 3/12 - Recording operating variables
  • B60L 58/10 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries
  • B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention

46.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PHASE SWITCH TIMING CONTROLLER FOR INVERTER FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18931318
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-10-30
First Publication Date 2025-02-13
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Glenn, Jack Lavern
  • Keyse, Mark Russell
  • Engelhardt, Marc R.
  • Gertiser, Kevin M.

Abstract

A system comprises an inverter configured to convert DC power from a battery to AC power to drive a motor, wherein the inverter includes: a galvanic isolator separating a high voltage area from a low voltage area; a low voltage phase controller in the low voltage area, the low voltage phase controller configured to receive a pulse width modulation (PWM) signal from an inverter controller and adjust the received PWM signal based on a feedback signal; and a high voltage phase controller in the high voltage area, the high voltage phase controller configured to receive the adjusted PWM signal from the low voltage phase controller, provide the adjusted PWM signal to a phase switch, and provide the feedback signal based on an on-time measurement of the phase switch.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
  • B60L 15/00 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train
  • B60L 15/08 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train characterised by the form of the current used in the control circuit using pulses
  • B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
  • B60L 50/40 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by capacitors
  • B60L 50/51 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells characterised by AC-motors
  • B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
  • B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/20 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by converters located in the vehicle
  • B60L 53/22 - Constructional details or arrangements of charging converters specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/62 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations in response to charging parameters, e.g. current, voltage or electrical charge
  • B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
  • G01R 15/20 - Adaptations providing voltage or current isolation, e.g. for high-voltage or high-current networks using galvano-magnetic devices, e.g. Hall-effect devices
  • G06F 1/08 - Clock generators with changeable or programmable clock frequency
  • G06F 13/40 - Bus structure
  • H01L 21/48 - Manufacture or treatment of parts, e.g. containers, prior to assembly of the devices, using processes not provided for in a single one of the groups or
  • H01L 23/00 - Details of semiconductor or other solid state devices
  • H01L 23/15 - Ceramic or glass substrates
  • H01L 23/367 - Cooling facilitated by shape of device
  • H01L 23/373 - Cooling facilitated by selection of materials for the device
  • H01L 23/40 - Mountings or securing means for detachable cooling or heating arrangements
  • H01L 23/467 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing gases, e.g. air
  • H01L 23/473 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing liquids
  • H01L 23/495 - Lead-frames
  • H01L 23/538 - Arrangements for conducting electric current within the device in operation from one component to another the interconnection structure between a plurality of semiconductor chips being formed on, or in, insulating substrates
  • H01L 25/00 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices
  • H01L 25/07 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in a single subclass of subclasses , , , , or , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices not having separate containers the devices being of a type provided for in subclass
  • H01L 29/66 - Types of semiconductor device
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion
  • H02M 1/08 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters
  • H02M 1/084 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters using a control circuit common to several phases of a multi-phase system
  • H02M 1/088 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters for the simultaneous control of series or parallel connected semiconductor devices
  • H02M 1/12 - Arrangements for reducing harmonics from AC input or output
  • H02M 1/32 - Means for protecting converters other than by automatic disconnection
  • H02M 1/42 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for or adjusting power factor in converters or inverters
  • H02M 1/44 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for electromagnetic interference in converters or inverters
  • H02M 3/335 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
  • H02M 7/00 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output
  • H02M 7/537 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters
  • H02M 7/5387 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters in a bridge configuration
  • H02M 7/5395 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters with automatic control of output wave form or frequency by pulse-width modulation
  • H02P 27/06 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters
  • H02P 27/08 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters with pulse width modulation
  • H02P 29/024 - Detecting a fault condition, e.g. short circuit, locked rotor, open circuit or loss of load
  • H02P 29/68 - Controlling or determining the temperature of the motor or of the drive based on the temperature of a drive component or a semiconductor component
  • H03K 19/20 - Logic circuits, i.e. having at least two inputs acting on one outputInverting circuits characterised by logic function, e.g. AND, OR, NOR, NOT circuits
  • H05K 1/14 - Structural association of two or more printed circuits
  • H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components
  • H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus Details

47.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LOWER COMMUTATION LOOP INDUCTANCE BULK CAPACITOR

      
Application Number 18448718
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-11
First Publication Date 2025-02-13
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Ugare, Chetan
  • Hassan, Syed Shah Fahad
  • Apelsmeier, Andreas

Abstract

A bulk capacitor assembly for an inverter includes a stacked busbar, the stacked busbar including a first direct current (DC) busbar and a second DC busbar; one or more first capacitors on a first side of the stacked busbar, the one or more first capacitors electrically connected to the first DC busbar and the second DC busbar; and one or more second capacitors on a second side of the stacked busbar, the first side being opposite to the second side, the one or more second capacitors electrically connected to the first DC busbar and the second DC busbar.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 7/537 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters
  • H02G 5/02 - Open installations
  • H02M 7/00 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output
  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating

48.

CAPACITOR ASSEMBLY FOR INVERTER FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18765808
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-08
First Publication Date 2025-02-06
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Ugare, Chetan
  • Prinz, Catherine
  • Apelsmeier, Andreas
  • Berindan, Stefan

Abstract

A system may include a capacitor assembly, the capacitor assembly including: a planar busbar, the planar busbar including a first direct current (DC) busbar and a second DC busbar, one or more first capacitors on a first side of the planar busbar, the one or more first capacitors including a first bobbin with a positive end facing a first direction with respect to the planar busbar; and one or more second capacitors on the first side of the planar busbar, the one or more second capacitors including a second bobbin with a positive end facing a second direction with respect to the planar busbar, wherein the one or more first capacitors are alternately arranged with the one or more second capacitors with respect to the planar busbar.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 4/33 - Thin- or thick-film capacitors
  • H01G 4/232 - Terminals electrically connecting two or more layers of a stacked or rolled capacitor
  • H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors
  • H02G 5/02 - Open installations
  • H02M 7/00 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output
  • H02M 7/5387 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters in a bridge configuration
  • H02P 27/00 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage

49.

Systems and methods for integrated double side cooling of a power module of an inverter

      
Application Number 18358560
Grant Number 12453062
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-25
First Publication Date 2025-01-30
Grant Date 2025-10-21
Owner BORGWARNER US TECHNOLOGIES LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Apelsmeier, Andreas
  • Ugare, Chetan
  • Berindan, Stefan
  • Hassan, Syed Shah Fahad

Abstract

A system for an electric vehicle includes: an inverter housing including an inner wall, a first channel, and an exterior surface; and a heatsink coupled to the exterior surface of the inverter housing, the heatsink including a second channel; wherein the first channel in the inverter housing and the second channel in the heatsink define a cooling circuit, and wherein the first channel is fluidly connected to the second channel to pass a coolant through the cooling circuit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • B60L 53/20 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by converters located in the vehicle

50.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VEHICLE PROPULSION

      
Application Number 18883371
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-09-12
First Publication Date 2025-01-02
Owner BORGWARNER US TECHNOLOGIES LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Tang, Li
  • Rama, Neeraj
  • Olin, Peter Michael

Abstract

A method for controlling vehicle propulsion may include identifying at least one route characteristic of a portion of a route being traversed by a vehicle and determining a profile for a target vehicle speed based on the at least one route characteristic and a vehicle energy consumption profile. The method may also include, in response to detecting a lead vehicle, determining a vehicle speed of the lead vehicle and determining whether to avoid triggering initiation of the vehicle follow mode by the vehicle propulsion controller based on (i) a distance between the vehicle and a triggering threshold and (ii) the vehicle speed of the vehicle. The method may also include, in response to not triggering vehicle follow mode, determining, based on the vehicle speed of the lead vehicle and the profile for the target vehicle speed, a traveling distance between the vehicle and a trigger threshold.

IPC Classes  ?

51.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COMMON DESIGN FOR SINGLE, SPLIT, AND THREE PHASE INVERTER FOR V2X APPLICATIONS

      
Application Number 18340472
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-23
First Publication Date 2024-12-26
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Sreedhar, Sunil
  • Reis, Alexandre M. S.

Abstract

A system includes: a bidirectional alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) converter (AC-DC converter) connectable to a line voltage and a battery, the AC-DC converter including: one or more leaves connectable to the line voltage and the battery, the one or more leaves configured to receive DC voltage from the battery and generate AC voltage for the line voltage, and a neutral leaf connectable to the line voltage and the battery, the neutral leaf configured to provide a return path for the generated AC voltage from the line voltage to the AC-DC converter; and one or more controllers configured to control an operation of the one or more leaves and the neutral leaf to control the AC voltage.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 7/217 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
  • B60L 55/00 - Arrangements for supplying energy stored within a vehicle to a power network, i.e. vehicle-to-grid [V2G] arrangements
  • H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion

52.

Systems and methods for a multi-functional structural element of an inverter

      
Application Number 18334199
Grant Number 12408309
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-13
First Publication Date 2024-12-19
Grant Date 2025-09-02
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Apelsmeier, Andreas
  • Ugare, Chetan
  • Berindan, Stefan

Abstract

An inverter including: a housing including a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface; a power module including a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, wherein the first surface of the power module contacts the first surface of the housing; a heat sink including a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, wherein the first surface of the heat sink is coupled to the second surface of the power module; a multi-functional structural element, the multi-functional structural element including a first surface and a second surface, wherein the first surface of the multi-functional structural element contacts the second surface of the heat sink; and a printed circuit board, the printed circuit board being coupled to the second surface of the multi-functional structural element; wherein the housing and heat sink define a cooling circuit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • H02M 7/00 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output
  • H05K 7/14 - Mounting supporting structure in casing or on frame or rack

53.

HIGH CURRENT PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD MOUNT TERMINAL FOR MAGNETIC OR LEADED COMPONENTS

      
Application Number 18318503
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-06
First Publication Date 2024-12-12
Owner BORGWARNER US TECHNOLOGIES LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Reis, Alexandre M S
  • Rohl, Bryan Alan
  • Degenkolb, Thomas Alan

Abstract

A terminal for a printed circuit board includes a body and a plurality of leads extending from the body at an angle between 180 degrees and 90 degrees relative to a horizontal plane of the body, each lead of the plurality of leads being configured to: mate with a corresponding mounting locations on the printed circuit board; and receive current from at least one electrical component associate with the printed circuit board, wherein the current flows from the at least one electrical component via the plurality of leads to at least one other electrical component.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 12/71 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures
  • H01R 12/58 - Fixed connections for rigid printed circuits or like structures characterised by the terminals terminals for insertion into holes
  • H01R 12/72 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures coupling with the edge of the rigid printed circuits or like structures

54.

Systems for cooling module assembly for inverter for electric vehicle

      
Application Number 18330480
Grant Number 12526961
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-07
First Publication Date 2024-12-12
Grant Date 2026-01-13
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Choi, Edward
  • Mayer, Andreas

Abstract

A system for an electric vehicle includes: a first heat sink including a first mounting hole extending through the first heat sink; a second heat sink positioned adjacent to the first heat sink in an axial direction; and a spacer between the first heat sink and the second heat sink to set a distance between the first heat sink and the second heat sink, the spacer including: a flange that is coupled to both the first heat sink and the second heat sink, the flange having a thickness in the axial direction, and a protrusion extending away from the flange, the protrusion received by the first mounting hole of the first heat sink.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • H05K 7/14 - Mounting supporting structure in casing or on frame or rack

55.

Systems for cooling module assembly for inverter for electric vehicle

      
Application Number 18330487
Grant Number 12528329
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-07
First Publication Date 2024-12-12
Grant Date 2026-01-20
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Choi, Edward
  • Mayer, Andreas

Abstract

A system for an electric vehicle includes: a first heat sink including a cooling pipe extending in an axial direction; a housing including a port to receive the cooling pipe, the port including an alignment feature; and a second heat sink between the first heat sink and the housing, the second heat sink including an opening to cooperate with the alignment feature of the port to align the second heat sink with the housing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices

56.

SYSTEMS FOR COOLING MODULE ASSEMBLY FOR INVERTER FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE

      
Application Number IB2024055557
Publication Number 2024/252333
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-06
Publication Date 2024-12-12
Owner BORGWARNER US TECHNOLOGIES LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Choi, Edward
  • Mayer, Andreas

Abstract

A system for an electric vehicle includes: a first heat sink including a cooling pipe extending in an axial direction; a housing including a port to receive the cooling pipe, the port including an alignment feature; and a second heat sink between the first heat sink and the housing, the second heat sink including an opening to cooperate with the alignment feature of the port to align the second heat sink with the housing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating

57.

SYSTEMS FOR COOLING MODULE ASSEMBLY FOR INVERTER FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE

      
Application Number IB2024055556
Publication Number 2024/252332
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-06
Publication Date 2024-12-12
Owner BORGWARNER US TECHNOLOGIES LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Choi, Edward
  • Mayer, Andreas

Abstract

A system for an electric vehicle includes: a first heat sink including a first mounting hole extending through the first heat sink; a second heat sink positioned adjacent to the first heat sink in an axial direction; and a spacer between the first heat sink and the second heat sink to set a distance between the first heat sink and the second heat sink, the spacer including: a flange that is coupled to both the first heat sink and the second heat sink, the flange having a thickness in the axial direction, and a protrusion extending away from the flange, the protrusion received by the first mounting hole of the first heat sink.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating

58.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING UNBALANCED CURRENT CONTROL IN ONBOARD VEHICLE BATTERY CHARGERS

      
Application Number 18325394
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-30
First Publication Date 2024-12-05
Owner BORGWARNER US TECHNOLOGIES LLC (USA)
Inventor Druart, Sylvain Jean Francois

Abstract

An apparatus includes a controller configured to: determine whether a first current measurement, a second current measurement, and a third current measurement are balanced; in response to a determination that the first current, the second current, and the third current are balanced, determine a weight factor; determine a product of a direct current voltage output measurement, the weight factor, a first sine reference, a second sine reference, and a third sine reference; generate a set of unbalanced current set points based on the product; and regulate the first current of the first current controller, the second current of the second current controller, and the third current of the third current controller using the set of unbalanced current set points.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 7/04 - Regulation of the charging current or voltage
  • B60L 53/14 - Conductive energy transfer
  • B60L 53/62 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations in response to charging parameters, e.g. current, voltage or electrical charge
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries

59.

Systems and methods for capacitor voltage control for inverter for electric vehicle

      
Application Number 18329144
Grant Number 12341440
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-05
First Publication Date 2024-12-05
Grant Date 2025-06-24
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Reis, Alexandre M. S.
  • Danekar, Abhishek Vijay
  • Sreedhar, Sunil

Abstract

A system includes: an alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) converter (AC-DC converter) including a bulk capacitor, the AC-DC converter connectable to a line voltage; a DC to DC converter (DC-DC converter) connected to the AC-DC converter, the DC-DC converter including: one or more transformers having a secondary side connectable to a battery, and a bridge rectifier connected to the secondary side of the one or more transformers, the bridge rectifier including a bridge rectifier switch; and one or more controllers configured to control an operation of the bridge rectifier switch to control a voltage of the bulk capacitor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 7/219 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only in a bridge configuration
  • B60L 53/22 - Constructional details or arrangements of charging converters specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion
  • H02M 1/42 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for or adjusting power factor in converters or inverters

60.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CAPACITOR DISCHARGE CONTROL IN FORWARD AND REVERSE CHARGING

      
Application Number 18323503
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-25
First Publication Date 2024-11-28
Owner BORGWARNER US TECHNOLOGIES LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Reis, Alexandre M. S.
  • Danekar, Abhishek Vijay
  • Sreedhar, Sunil

Abstract

A system includes: an alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) converter (AC-DC converter) including a bulk capacitor, the AC-DC converter connectable to a line voltage; a DC to DC converter (DC-DC converter) connected to the AC-DC converter, the DC-DC converter including: one or more transformers having a secondary side connectable to a battery, a bridge rectifier connected to the secondary side of the one or more transformers, the bridge rectifier including a bridge rectifier switch, and a filter capacitor; and one or more controllers configured to control an operation of the bridge rectifier switch to control a discharge of the filter capacitor to the bulk capacitor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 3/32 - Arrangements for balancing the load in a network by storage of energy using batteries with converting means
  • B60L 55/00 - Arrangements for supplying energy stored within a vehicle to a power network, i.e. vehicle-to-grid [V2G] arrangements
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries

61.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CAPACITOR DISCHARGE CONTROL IN FORWARD AND REVERSE CHARGING

      
Application Number 18323497
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-25
First Publication Date 2024-11-28
Owner BORGWARNER US TECHNOLOGIES LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Reis, Alexandre M. S.
  • Danekar, Abhishek Vijay
  • Sreedhar, Sunil

Abstract

A system includes: an alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) converter (AC-DC converter) including: a bulk capacitor, and an AC-DC converter switch connectable to a line voltage; a DC to DC converter (DC-DC converter) connected to the AC-DC converter, the DC-DC converter including: one or more transformers having a secondary side connectable to a battery, and a bridge driver connected to a primary side of the one or more transformers, the bridge driver including a bridge driver switch; and one or more controllers configured to control an operation of the bridge driver switch to control a discharge of the bulk capacitor to the battery at an end of a grid-to-battery operation, the grid-to-battery operation to supply electric power from the line voltage to the battery.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 7/04 - Regulation of the charging current or voltage
  • H02M 3/335 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
  • H02M 7/217 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only

62.

Systems and methods for resonant converter thermal and ripple current improvement using two stage voltage loop

      
Application Number 18323748
Grant Number 12294289
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-25
First Publication Date 2024-11-28
Grant Date 2025-05-06
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Reis, Alexandre M. S.
  • Sreedhar, Sunil
  • Danekar, Abhishek Vijay

Abstract

A system includes: an alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) converter (AC-DC converter), the AC-DC converter including a bulk capacitor; a DC-DC converter connectable to the AC-DC converter; and one or more controllers configured to control the system by performing operations, the operations including: determining a current demand of a load, the load being connectable to the DC-DC converter, for a charging cycle of the load; performing a first comparison of the current demand to one or more current demand thresholds; and generating a voltage setpoint for the bulk capacitor based on the first comparison, wherein the generation of the voltage setpoint limits output current ripple of the DC-DC converter for the charging cycle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 1/14 - Arrangements for reducing ripples from DC input or output
  • B60L 53/20 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by converters located in the vehicle
  • H02J 7/02 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from AC mains by converters
  • H02M 1/42 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for or adjusting power factor in converters or inverters
  • H02M 7/219 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only in a bridge configuration

63.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MULTIPLE-OUTPUT ISOLATED POWER SUPPLY FOR GATE-DRIVER CIRCUIT

      
Application Number 18313714
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-08
First Publication Date 2024-11-14
Owner BORGWARNER US TECHNOLOGIES LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Nguyen, Van Thuan
  • Losada, Helena Cristobal

Abstract

A planar transformer includes: a first primary coil in a first layer of a printed circuit board (PCB); a first secondary coil in one or more second layers in the PCB; and a second secondary coil in the one or more second layers.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 3/335 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
  • H01F 27/28 - CoilsWindingsConductive connections
  • H02M 3/00 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output

64.

System and method for high voltage battery pack measurement

      
Application Number 18764564
Grant Number 12330527
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-07-05
First Publication Date 2024-10-31
Grant Date 2025-06-17
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Zarabadi, Seyed R.
  • Keyse, Mark R.
  • Gose, Mark W.

Abstract

An apparatus includes a first analog-to-digital converter configured to measure a first reference voltage and a third reference voltage. The apparatus also includes a second analog-to-digital converter configured to measure a second reference voltage and a fourth reference voltage. The apparatus also includes a controller configured to calculate a first resistance ratio, and determine a positive high voltage associated with the positive high voltage direct current input signal based, at least in part, on the first resistance ratio. The controller is further configured to calculate a second resistance ratio, and determine a negative high voltage associated with the negative high voltage direct current input signal based, at least in part, on the second resistance ratio.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]
  • G01R 31/36 - Arrangements for testing, measuring or monitoring the electrical condition of accumulators or electric batteries, e.g. capacity or state of charge [SoC]
  • G01R 31/388 - Determining ampere-hour charge capacity or SoC involving voltage measurements

65.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BULK CAPACITOR PRE-CHARGE USING SILICON CONTROLLED RECTIFIER FOR BATTERY CHARGER FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18300543
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-14
First Publication Date 2024-10-17
Owner BORGWARNER US TECHNOLOGIES LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Sreedhar, Sunil
  • Reis, Alexandre M. S.
  • Harrison-Nayes, Sean Daniel

Abstract

A system includes: a battery charger to convert AC power to DC power to charge a battery, wherein the battery charger includes: an upper switch to condition an input voltage and input current; a lower switch to condition the input voltage and the input current: an upper silicon controlled rectifier (SCR); a lower SCR; and a bulk capacitor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 7/02 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from AC mains by converters
  • B60L 53/30 - Constructional details of charging stations
  • B60L 53/60 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations
  • H02J 7/34 - Parallel operation in networks using both storage and other DC sources, e.g. providing buffering
  • H02M 1/08 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters
  • H02M 1/42 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for or adjusting power factor in converters or inverters

66.

Bus bar assembly

      
Application Number 18193238
Grant Number 12283805
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-30
First Publication Date 2024-10-03
Grant Date 2025-04-22
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Ebenhart, Mark Alan
  • Mcclure, Kirk E.

Abstract

A bus bar assembly includes a first housing; a first bus bar extending through the first housing; a second bus bar extending through the first housing, the second bus bar including a second housing that defines at least one first receiver configured to engage a fastener; and a sensor assembly mounted to the receiver, the sensor assembly including a current sensor positioned between the first bus bar and the second bus bar. The sensor assembly may not include a magnetic core, and the current sensor may be a coreless sensor configured to detect a current through the bus bar assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02G 5/04 - Partially-enclosed installations, e.g. in ducts and adapted for sliding or rolling current collection
  • B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
  • G01R 15/18 - Adaptations providing voltage or current isolation, e.g. for high-voltage or high-current networks using inductive devices, e.g. transformers
  • G01R 31/18 - Subjecting similar articles in turn to test, e.g. "go/no-go" tests in mass production

67.

Systems and methods for cooling module with progressive cooling fins

      
Application Number 18187894
Grant Number 12484200
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-22
First Publication Date 2024-09-26
Grant Date 2025-11-25
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Choi, Edward
  • Nakanishi, Todd George

Abstract

A heat sink system includes: a container including a cavity; a housing connecting to the container to cover the cavity, wherein one or more of the container or the housing includes an inlet port, and one or more of the container or the housing includes an outlet port; and a cooling module in the cavity between the container and the housing, the cooling module in a flow of coolant from the inlet port to the outlet port, wherein the cooling module includes: first cooling fins with a first cooling fin geometry, and second cooling fins with a second cooling fin geometry, wherein the first cooling fins are upstream of the second cooling fins along the flow of coolant from the inlet port to the outlet port.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • B60L 50/51 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells characterised by AC-motors
  • F28F 13/06 - Arrangements for modifying heat transfer, e.g. increasing, decreasing by affecting the pattern of flow of the heat-exchange media

68.

Systems and methods for a top side cooled power semiconductor thermal interface spacer

      
Application Number 18182482
Grant Number 12484197
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-13
First Publication Date 2024-09-19
Grant Date 2025-11-25
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Reis, Alexandre M. S.
  • Rohl, Bryan Alan
  • Degenkolb, Thomas Alan

Abstract

A power semiconductor package includes: a first power semiconductor; a cold plate including a floor and a first pedestal extending from the floor, wherein the first pedestal is configured to support the first power semiconductor; a thermal interface material configured to transfer heat from the first power semiconductor to the first pedestal of the cold plate; and a spacer including: a first frame configured to receive at least a portion of the first pedestal, and a second frame configured to receive the thermal interface material; wherein the spacer is configured to provide a uniform thickness of the thermal interface material between the first pedestal of the cold plate and the first power semiconductor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • H01L 23/367 - Cooling facilitated by shape of device
  • H01L 23/40 - Mountings or securing means for detachable cooling or heating arrangements
  • H01L 25/11 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in a single subclass of subclasses , , , , or , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices having separate containers the devices being of a type provided for in subclass

69.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ESTIMATING A REMAINING ENERGY RANGE OF A VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18072602
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-30
First Publication Date 2024-09-19
Owner BORGWARNER US TECHNOLOGIES LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Tang, Li
  • Shiledar, Ankur

Abstract

A method for estimating a remaining range of a vehicle battery charge includes identifying at least one route characteristic of a portion of a selected route, determining a vehicle energy consumption profile for a vehicle and determining a current state of charge of a vehicle battery of the vehicle. The method also includes determining, for the selected route, a route energy consumption profile and calculating an estimated remaining charge for the vehicle battery at an end of the selected route based on the state of charge of the vehicle battery and the route energy consumption profile. The method also includes determining whether the estimated remaining charge for the vehicle battery is within a vehicle battery charge range and, in response to a determination that the estimated remaining charge is within the vehicle battery charge range, generating a first indication; and providing the first indication.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 58/10 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries
  • G08B 31/00 - Predictive alarm systems characterised by extrapolation or other computation using updated historic data

70.

ON-BOARD CHARGER WITH SIMULTANEOUS CHARGE AND DISCHARGE CAPABILITY

      
Application Number 18115716
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-28
First Publication Date 2024-08-29
Owner BORGWARNER US TECHNOLOGIES LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Reis, Alexandre M. S.
  • Sreedhar, Sunil
  • Danekar, Abhishek Vijay

Abstract

An electronic circuit includes a power factor correction and inverter stage electrically connected to a power source. The power factor correction and inverter stage includes at least one relay. The electric circuit also includes an isolated direct current to direct current converter stage configured to convert power from the power factor correction and inverter stage and to provide the converted power to a load. The power factor correction and inverter stage is configured to selectively direct power from the power source to the isolated direct current to direct current converter stage and at least one power outlet.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 53/22 - Constructional details or arrangements of charging converters specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • B60L 55/00 - Arrangements for supplying energy stored within a vehicle to a power network, i.e. vehicle-to-grid [V2G] arrangements
  • H02J 3/32 - Arrangements for balancing the load in a network by storage of energy using batteries with converting means
  • H02M 7/797 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output with possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only

71.

Discrete relay driver circuit for peak and hold operation

      
Application Number 18109402
Grant Number 12088284
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-14
First Publication Date 2024-08-15
Grant Date 2024-09-10
Owner BORGWARNER US TECHNOLOGIES LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Naik, Karthik
  • Ming, Wong Chuan
  • Ammanamanchi, Venkata Jaya Sai Praneeth
  • Joseph, Engel

Abstract

A discrete relay driver circuit that includes a first high side gate drive circuit configured to drive a first high side MOSFET and a second high side gate drive circuit configured to drive a second high side MOSFET. The discrete relay driver circuit also includes a first resistor divider configured to sense voltage from the first high side MOSFET, a second resistor divider configured to sense voltage from the second high side MOSFET, and a first low side gate driver circuit configured to drive a first low side MOSFET. The discrete relay driver circuit also includes a second low side gate driver circuit configured to drive a second low side MOSFET based on a first low side enable signal, and a third low side gate driver circuit configured to drive a third low side MOSFET based on a second low side enable signal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H03K 17/06 - Modifications for ensuring a fully conducting state
  • H03K 17/0412 - Modifications for accelerating switching without feedback from the output circuit to the control circuit by measures taken in the control circuit
  • H03K 17/16 - Modifications for eliminating interference voltages or currents

72.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VALIDATING A RATIONALITY OF AN OPTIMIZED VEHICLE SPEED PROFILE FOR A ROUTE

      
Application Number 18408891
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-01-10
First Publication Date 2024-08-01
Owner BORGWARNER US TECHNOLOGIES LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Olin, Peter M.
  • Tang, Li
  • Semenov, Dmitriy S.

Abstract

A method for providing a vehicle energy optimization rationality check includes identifying at least one route characteristic of a portion of a route being traversed by a vehicle, determining a vehicle energy consumption profile for the vehicle, determining a profile for a target vehicle speed based on the at least one route characteristic and the vehicle energy consumption profile, determining, based on at least the at least one route characteristic, an alternative target vehicle speed, and, in response to a difference between the target vehicle speed and the alternative vehicle speed being greater than a threshold, performing a default action.

IPC Classes  ?

73.

Inverter phases and parameters as oscillator in vehicle sound generator

      
Application Number 18074442
Grant Number 12409779
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-02
First Publication Date 2024-06-06
Grant Date 2025-09-09
Owner BORGWARNER US TECHNOLOGIES LLC (USA)
Inventor Hoopengarner, Eli David

Abstract

A sound synthesis system and method are provided for an electric or hybrid electric vehicle. The system receives an audio signal from an inverter of the vehicle comprising an analog waveform, a digital waveform, or a parameter. The audio signal from the inverter is synthesized and combined with another audio signal via at least one of combination, superimposition, mixing, multiplication, and adding, and the combined signal is amplified and output as a synthesized audio signal or as a visual display of a waveform of the amplified, combined signal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60Q 5/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of acoustic signal devices
  • B60L 3/12 - Recording operating variables
  • G10K 15/02 - Synthesis of acoustic waves

74.

System and method for estimating a remaining energy range of a vehicle and reducing driver range anxiety

      
Application Number 18072644
Grant Number 12217551
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-11-30
First Publication Date 2024-05-30
Grant Date 2025-02-04
Owner BORGWARNER US TECHNOLOGIES LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Olin, Peter M.
  • Tang, Li
  • Husted, Harry

Abstract

A method for estimating a remaining range of a vehicle battery charge includes identifying at least one route characteristic of a portion of a selected route, determining a vehicle energy consumption profile for a vehicle, and determining a current state of charge of a vehicle battery of the vehicle. The method also includes determining, for the selected route, a route energy consumption profile and calculating an estimated remaining charge for the vehicle battery at an end of the selected route based on the state of charge of the vehicle battery and the route energy consumption profile. The method also includes, in response to a determination that the estimated remaining charge is less than a lower limit of the vehicle battery charge range, determining a target vehicle speed profile based on the at least one route characteristic, the vehicle energy consumption profile, and the state of charge of the vehicle battery.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
  • B60W 40/12 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to parameters of the vehicle itself
  • B60W 60/00 - Drive control systems specially adapted for autonomous road vehicles
  • G07C 5/04 - Registering or indicating driving, working, idle, or waiting time only using counting means or digital clocks

75.

SWITCHABLE PASSIVE DISCHARGE FOR HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRONICS

      
Application Number 17966704
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-10-14
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner BORGWARNER US TECHNOLOGIES LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Mcclure, Kirk
  • Gerber, Scott

Abstract

A high-voltage (HV) system is provided including at least one HV component, a passive resistance load coupled to the at least one HV component, a control circuit coupled to the passive resistance load, and an isolated power supply coupled to the control circuit. The control circuit is switchable between a first state in which the control circuit closes an electric circuit connecting the at least one HV component and the passive resistance load and a second state in which the control circuit opens the electric circuit connecting the at least one HV component and the passive resistance load. The isolated power supply controls the control circuit to be in one of the first state and the second state.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries

76.

Integrated capacitor cover

      
Application Number 17960386
Grant Number 12193199
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-05
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Grant Date 2025-01-07
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor Chong, Yew Ming

Abstract

A system for an electric vehicle may include a housing, a cover configured to couple to the housing, the cover including an opening; a capacitor disposed within the housing, wherein the capacitor is mounted directly to the cover; and a heatsink disposed within or adjacent to the opening of the cover, wherein the heatsink is thermally connected to the capacitor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • B60L 50/40 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by capacitors
  • H01G 9/08 - HousingEncapsulation

77.

System including a bent capacitor bus bar

      
Application Number 17938629
Grant Number 11961670
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-06
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Grant Date 2024-04-16
Owner BORGWARNER US TECHNOLOGIES LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Yadav, Rajesh Mittu Ram
  • Jau, Teng Zhi
  • Sozansky, Wayne Anthony

Abstract

A system may include a capacitor for an electronic device of an electric vehicle; a main bus bar; and a capacitor bus bar configured to connect the capacitor to the main bus bar, wherein the capacitor bus bar includes a first portion that is perpendicular to the main bus bar, and wherein the capacitor bus bar includes a second portion that extends from the first portion, that is perpendicular to the first portion, and that is planar with the main bus bar.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 2/06 - Mountings specially adapted for mounting on a printed-circuit support
  • H01G 4/228 - Terminals

78.

Systems and methods for power module for inverter for electric vehicle

      
Application Number 18344347
Grant Number 12537442
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-29
First Publication Date 2024-04-04
Grant Date 2026-01-27
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Gertiser, Kevin M.
  • Fruth, Chris

Abstract

A system includes: an inverter configured to convert DC power to AC power, wherein the inverter includes: a power module including: a first substrate, a second substrate including a source plane and a gate plane separated from the source plane by a full trench, the source plane including a step trench, and the gate plane including an electrical connection through the second substrate to a gate input connection of the power module, a semiconductor die disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate, the step trench formed in a portion of the source plane corresponding to an edge of the semiconductor die, and the semiconductor die including a gate connected to the gate plane, and a sinter element disposed between the semiconductor die and the second substrate to connect the semiconductor die to the second substrate; a battery; and a motor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
  • B60L 15/00 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train
  • B60L 15/08 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train characterised by the form of the current used in the control circuit using pulses
  • B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
  • B60L 50/40 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by capacitors
  • B60L 50/51 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells characterised by AC-motors
  • B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
  • B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/20 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by converters located in the vehicle
  • B60L 53/22 - Constructional details or arrangements of charging converters specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/62 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations in response to charging parameters, e.g. current, voltage or electrical charge
  • B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
  • G01R 15/20 - Adaptations providing voltage or current isolation, e.g. for high-voltage or high-current networks using galvano-magnetic devices, e.g. Hall-effect devices
  • G06F 1/08 - Clock generators with changeable or programmable clock frequency
  • G06F 13/40 - Bus structure
  • H01L 23/00 - Details of semiconductor or other solid state devices
  • H01L 23/15 - Ceramic or glass substrates
  • H01L 23/367 - Cooling facilitated by shape of device
  • H01L 23/373 - Cooling facilitated by selection of materials for the device
  • H01L 23/40 - Mountings or securing means for detachable cooling or heating arrangements
  • H01L 23/473 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing liquids
  • H01L 23/538 - Arrangements for conducting electric current within the device in operation from one component to another the interconnection structure between a plurality of semiconductor chips being formed on, or in, insulating substrates
  • H01L 25/00 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices
  • H01L 25/07 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in a single subclass of subclasses , , , , or , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices not having separate containers the devices being of a type provided for in subclass
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion
  • H02M 1/08 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters
  • H02M 1/084 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters using a control circuit common to several phases of a multi-phase system
  • H02M 1/088 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters for the simultaneous control of series or parallel connected semiconductor devices
  • H02M 1/12 - Arrangements for reducing harmonics from AC input or output
  • H02M 1/32 - Means for protecting converters other than by automatic disconnection
  • H02M 1/42 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for or adjusting power factor in converters or inverters
  • H02M 1/44 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for electromagnetic interference in converters or inverters
  • H02M 3/335 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
  • H02M 7/00 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output
  • H02M 7/537 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters
  • H02M 7/5387 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters in a bridge configuration
  • H02M 7/5395 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters with automatic control of output wave form or frequency by pulse-width modulation
  • H02P 27/06 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters
  • H02P 27/08 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters with pulse width modulation
  • H02P 29/024 - Detecting a fault condition, e.g. short circuit, locked rotor, open circuit or loss of load
  • H02P 29/68 - Controlling or determining the temperature of the motor or of the drive based on the temperature of a drive component or a semiconductor component
  • H03K 19/20 - Logic circuits, i.e. having at least two inputs acting on one outputInverting circuits characterised by logic function, e.g. AND, OR, NOR, NOT circuits
  • H05K 1/14 - Structural association of two or more printed circuits
  • H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components
  • H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus Details
  • H10D 64/01 - Manufacture or treatment

79.

Systems and methods for oscillator calibrator for inverter for electric vehicle

      
Application Number 18063332
Grant Number 12401293
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-08
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Grant Date 2025-08-26
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Keyse, Mark Russell
  • Glenn, Jack Lavern

Abstract

A system comprises an inverter configured to convert DC power from a battery to AC power to drive a motor, wherein the inverter includes: a galvanic isolator separating a high voltage area from a low voltage area; a low voltage phase controller in the low voltage area, the low voltage phase controller configured to receive a clock reference signal; and a high voltage phase controller in the high voltage area, the high voltage phase controller configured to align a clock reference signal of the high voltage phase controller with the clock reference signal of the low voltage phase controller.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 27/06 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters
  • B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
  • B60L 15/00 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train
  • B60L 15/08 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train characterised by the form of the current used in the control circuit using pulses
  • B60L 50/40 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by capacitors
  • B60L 50/51 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells characterised by AC-motors
  • B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
  • B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/20 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by converters located in the vehicle
  • B60L 53/22 - Constructional details or arrangements of charging converters specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/62 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations in response to charging parameters, e.g. current, voltage or electrical charge
  • B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
  • G01R 15/20 - Adaptations providing voltage or current isolation, e.g. for high-voltage or high-current networks using galvano-magnetic devices, e.g. Hall-effect devices
  • G06F 1/08 - Clock generators with changeable or programmable clock frequency
  • G06F 13/40 - Bus structure
  • H01L 21/48 - Manufacture or treatment of parts, e.g. containers, prior to assembly of the devices, using processes not provided for in a single one of the groups or
  • H01L 23/00 - Details of semiconductor or other solid state devices
  • H01L 23/15 - Ceramic or glass substrates
  • H01L 23/367 - Cooling facilitated by shape of device
  • H01L 23/373 - Cooling facilitated by selection of materials for the device
  • H01L 23/40 - Mountings or securing means for detachable cooling or heating arrangements
  • H01L 23/467 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing gases, e.g. air
  • H01L 23/473 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing liquids
  • H01L 23/495 - Lead-frames
  • H01L 23/538 - Arrangements for conducting electric current within the device in operation from one component to another the interconnection structure between a plurality of semiconductor chips being formed on, or in, insulating substrates
  • H01L 25/00 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices
  • H01L 25/07 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in a single subclass of subclasses , , , , or , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices not having separate containers the devices being of a type provided for in subclass
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion
  • H02M 1/08 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters
  • H02M 1/084 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters using a control circuit common to several phases of a multi-phase system
  • H02M 1/088 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters for the simultaneous control of series or parallel connected semiconductor devices
  • H02M 1/12 - Arrangements for reducing harmonics from AC input or output
  • H02M 1/32 - Means for protecting converters other than by automatic disconnection
  • H02M 1/42 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for or adjusting power factor in converters or inverters
  • H02M 1/44 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for electromagnetic interference in converters or inverters
  • H02M 3/335 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
  • H02M 7/00 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output
  • H02M 7/537 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters
  • H02M 7/5387 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters in a bridge configuration
  • H02M 7/5395 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters with automatic control of output wave form or frequency by pulse-width modulation
  • H02P 27/08 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters with pulse width modulation
  • H02P 29/024 - Detecting a fault condition, e.g. short circuit, locked rotor, open circuit or loss of load
  • H02P 29/68 - Controlling or determining the temperature of the motor or of the drive based on the temperature of a drive component or a semiconductor component
  • H05K 1/14 - Structural association of two or more printed circuits
  • H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components
  • H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus Details
  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • H10D 64/01 - Manufacture or treatment
  • B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
  • H03K 19/20 - Logic circuits, i.e. having at least two inputs acting on one outputInverting circuits characterised by logic function, e.g. AND, OR, NOR, NOT circuits

80.

Systems and methods for phase switch timing controller for inverter for electric vehicle

      
Application Number 18065721
Grant Number 12162366
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-14
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Grant Date 2024-12-10
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Glenn, Jack Lavern
  • Keyse, Mark Russell
  • Engelhardt, Marc R.
  • Gertiser, Kevin M.

Abstract

A system comprises an inverter configured to convert DC power from a battery to AC power to drive a motor, wherein the inverter includes: a galvanic isolator separating a high voltage area from a low voltage area; a low voltage phase controller in the low voltage area, the low voltage phase controller configured to receive a pulse width modulation (PWM) signal from an inverter controller and adjust the received PWM signal based on a feedback signal; and a high voltage phase controller in the high voltage area, the high voltage phase controller configured to receive the adjusted PWM signal from the low voltage phase controller, provide the adjusted PWM signal to a phase switch, and provide the feedback signal based on an on-time measurement of the phase switch.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
  • B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
  • B60L 15/00 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train
  • B60L 15/08 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train characterised by the form of the current used in the control circuit using pulses
  • B60L 50/40 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by capacitors
  • B60L 50/51 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells characterised by AC-motors
  • B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/20 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by converters located in the vehicle
  • B60L 53/22 - Constructional details or arrangements of charging converters specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/62 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations in response to charging parameters, e.g. current, voltage or electrical charge
  • B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
  • G01R 15/20 - Adaptations providing voltage or current isolation, e.g. for high-voltage or high-current networks using galvano-magnetic devices, e.g. Hall-effect devices
  • G06F 1/08 - Clock generators with changeable or programmable clock frequency
  • G06F 13/40 - Bus structure
  • H01L 21/48 - Manufacture or treatment of parts, e.g. containers, prior to assembly of the devices, using processes not provided for in a single one of the groups or
  • H01L 23/00 - Details of semiconductor or other solid state devices
  • H01L 23/15 - Ceramic or glass substrates
  • H01L 23/367 - Cooling facilitated by shape of device
  • H01L 23/373 - Cooling facilitated by selection of materials for the device
  • H01L 23/40 - Mountings or securing means for detachable cooling or heating arrangements
  • H01L 23/467 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing gases, e.g. air
  • H01L 23/473 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing liquids
  • H01L 23/495 - Lead-frames
  • H01L 23/538 - Arrangements for conducting electric current within the device in operation from one component to another the interconnection structure between a plurality of semiconductor chips being formed on, or in, insulating substrates
  • H01L 25/00 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices
  • H01L 25/07 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in a single subclass of subclasses , , , , or , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices not having separate containers the devices being of a type provided for in subclass
  • H01L 29/66 - Types of semiconductor device
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion
  • H02M 1/08 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters
  • H02M 1/084 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters using a control circuit common to several phases of a multi-phase system
  • H02M 1/088 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters for the simultaneous control of series or parallel connected semiconductor devices
  • H02M 1/12 - Arrangements for reducing harmonics from AC input or output
  • H02M 1/32 - Means for protecting converters other than by automatic disconnection
  • H02M 1/42 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for or adjusting power factor in converters or inverters
  • H02M 1/44 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for electromagnetic interference in converters or inverters
  • H02M 3/335 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
  • H02M 7/00 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output
  • H02M 7/537 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters
  • H02M 7/5387 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters in a bridge configuration
  • H02M 7/5395 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters with automatic control of output wave form or frequency by pulse-width modulation
  • H02P 27/06 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters
  • H02P 27/08 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters with pulse width modulation
  • H02P 29/024 - Detecting a fault condition, e.g. short circuit, locked rotor, open circuit or loss of load
  • H02P 29/68 - Controlling or determining the temperature of the motor or of the drive based on the temperature of a drive component or a semiconductor component
  • H05K 1/14 - Structural association of two or more printed circuits
  • H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components
  • H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus Details
  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
  • H03K 19/20 - Logic circuits, i.e. having at least two inputs acting on one outputInverting circuits characterised by logic function, e.g. AND, OR, NOR, NOT circuits

81.

Systems and methods for data recorder for inverter for electric vehicle

      
Application Number 18065729
Grant Number 12323080
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-14
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Grant Date 2025-06-03
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Engelhardt, Marc R.
  • Laubenstein, Peter Allan
  • Gertiser, Kevin M.

Abstract

A system comprises an inverter configured to convert DC power from a battery to AC power to drive a motor, wherein the inverter includes: an upper phase controller configured to store upper phase data; a lower phase controller configured to store lower phase data; and a data coherence interface providing a communication interface between the upper phase controller and the lower phase controller for data coherence between the stored upper phase data and the stored lower phase data.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 27/04 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage
  • B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
  • B60L 15/00 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train
  • B60L 15/08 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train characterised by the form of the current used in the control circuit using pulses
  • B60L 50/40 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by capacitors
  • B60L 50/51 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells characterised by AC-motors
  • B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
  • B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/20 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by converters located in the vehicle
  • B60L 53/22 - Constructional details or arrangements of charging converters specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/62 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations in response to charging parameters, e.g. current, voltage or electrical charge
  • B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
  • G01R 15/20 - Adaptations providing voltage or current isolation, e.g. for high-voltage or high-current networks using galvano-magnetic devices, e.g. Hall-effect devices
  • G06F 1/08 - Clock generators with changeable or programmable clock frequency
  • G06F 13/40 - Bus structure
  • H01L 21/48 - Manufacture or treatment of parts, e.g. containers, prior to assembly of the devices, using processes not provided for in a single one of the groups or
  • H01L 23/00 - Details of semiconductor or other solid state devices
  • H01L 23/15 - Ceramic or glass substrates
  • H01L 23/367 - Cooling facilitated by shape of device
  • H01L 23/373 - Cooling facilitated by selection of materials for the device
  • H01L 23/40 - Mountings or securing means for detachable cooling or heating arrangements
  • H01L 23/467 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing gases, e.g. air
  • H01L 23/473 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing liquids
  • H01L 23/495 - Lead-frames
  • H01L 23/538 - Arrangements for conducting electric current within the device in operation from one component to another the interconnection structure between a plurality of semiconductor chips being formed on, or in, insulating substrates
  • H01L 25/00 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices
  • H01L 25/07 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in a single subclass of subclasses , , , , or , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices not having separate containers the devices being of a type provided for in subclass
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion
  • H02M 1/08 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters
  • H02M 1/084 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters using a control circuit common to several phases of a multi-phase system
  • H02M 1/088 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters for the simultaneous control of series or parallel connected semiconductor devices
  • H02M 1/12 - Arrangements for reducing harmonics from AC input or output
  • H02M 1/32 - Means for protecting converters other than by automatic disconnection
  • H02M 1/42 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for or adjusting power factor in converters or inverters
  • H02M 1/44 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for electromagnetic interference in converters or inverters
  • H02M 3/335 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
  • H02M 7/00 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output
  • H02M 7/537 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters
  • H02M 7/5387 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters in a bridge configuration
  • H02M 7/5395 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters with automatic control of output wave form or frequency by pulse-width modulation
  • H02P 27/06 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters
  • H02P 27/08 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters with pulse width modulation
  • H02P 29/024 - Detecting a fault condition, e.g. short circuit, locked rotor, open circuit or loss of load
  • H02P 29/68 - Controlling or determining the temperature of the motor or of the drive based on the temperature of a drive component or a semiconductor component
  • H05K 1/14 - Structural association of two or more printed circuits
  • H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components
  • H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus Details
  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • H10D 64/01 - Manufacture or treatment
  • B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
  • H03K 19/20 - Logic circuits, i.e. having at least two inputs acting on one outputInverting circuits characterised by logic function, e.g. AND, OR, NOR, NOT circuits

82.

Systems and methods for adaptive gate driver for inverter for electric vehicle

      
Application Number 18152910
Grant Number 12464690
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-11
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Grant Date 2025-11-04
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Zarabadi, Seyed R.
  • Gose, Mark Wendell
  • Laubenstein, Peter Allan

Abstract

A system comprises: an inverter configured to convert DC power from a battery to AC power to drive a motor, wherein the inverter includes: a power switch including a drain terminal, a source terminal, and a gate terminal; a gate driver configured to provide a signal to the gate terminal, the gate driver including one or more of a resistive gate driver with variable resistance or a current gate driver with variable current; and one or more controllers configured to detect a voltage from the gate terminal to the source terminal of the power switch, and control the gate driver based on the detected voltage.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 7/53 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal
  • B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
  • B60L 15/00 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train
  • B60L 15/08 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train characterised by the form of the current used in the control circuit using pulses
  • B60L 50/40 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by capacitors
  • B60L 50/51 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells characterised by AC-motors
  • B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
  • B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/20 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by converters located in the vehicle
  • B60L 53/22 - Constructional details or arrangements of charging converters specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/62 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations in response to charging parameters, e.g. current, voltage or electrical charge
  • B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
  • G01R 15/20 - Adaptations providing voltage or current isolation, e.g. for high-voltage or high-current networks using galvano-magnetic devices, e.g. Hall-effect devices
  • G06F 1/08 - Clock generators with changeable or programmable clock frequency
  • G06F 13/40 - Bus structure
  • H01L 21/48 - Manufacture or treatment of parts, e.g. containers, prior to assembly of the devices, using processes not provided for in a single one of the groups or
  • H01L 23/00 - Details of semiconductor or other solid state devices
  • H01L 23/15 - Ceramic or glass substrates
  • H01L 23/367 - Cooling facilitated by shape of device
  • H01L 23/373 - Cooling facilitated by selection of materials for the device
  • H01L 23/40 - Mountings or securing means for detachable cooling or heating arrangements
  • H01L 23/467 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing gases, e.g. air
  • H01L 23/473 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing liquids
  • H01L 23/495 - Lead-frames
  • H01L 23/538 - Arrangements for conducting electric current within the device in operation from one component to another the interconnection structure between a plurality of semiconductor chips being formed on, or in, insulating substrates
  • H01L 25/00 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices
  • H01L 25/07 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in a single subclass of subclasses , , , , or , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices not having separate containers the devices being of a type provided for in subclass
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion
  • H02M 1/08 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters
  • H02M 1/084 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters using a control circuit common to several phases of a multi-phase system
  • H02M 1/088 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters for the simultaneous control of series or parallel connected semiconductor devices
  • H02M 1/12 - Arrangements for reducing harmonics from AC input or output
  • H02M 1/32 - Means for protecting converters other than by automatic disconnection
  • H02M 1/42 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for or adjusting power factor in converters or inverters
  • H02M 1/44 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for electromagnetic interference in converters or inverters
  • H02M 7/00 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output
  • H02M 7/537 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters
  • H02M 7/5387 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters in a bridge configuration
  • H02M 7/5395 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters with automatic control of output wave form or frequency by pulse-width modulation
  • H02P 27/06 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters
  • H02P 27/08 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters with pulse width modulation
  • H02P 29/024 - Detecting a fault condition, e.g. short circuit, locked rotor, open circuit or loss of load
  • H02P 29/68 - Controlling or determining the temperature of the motor or of the drive based on the temperature of a drive component or a semiconductor component
  • H05K 1/14 - Structural association of two or more printed circuits
  • H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components
  • H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus Details
  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • H10D 64/01 - Manufacture or treatment
  • B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
  • H02M 3/335 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
  • H03K 19/20 - Logic circuits, i.e. having at least two inputs acting on one outputInverting circuits characterised by logic function, e.g. AND, OR, NOR, NOT circuits

83.

Systems and methods for an interlocking feature on a power module

      
Application Number 18159449
Grant Number 12316257
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-25
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Grant Date 2025-05-27
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor Choi, Edward

Abstract

A system includes a power module, wherein the power module includes an interlocking feature on a first surface of the power module; and at least one heat sink, wherein the surface of the at least one heat sink includes a layer of thermal interface material.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
  • B60L 15/00 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train
  • B60L 15/08 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train characterised by the form of the current used in the control circuit using pulses
  • B60L 50/40 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by capacitors
  • B60L 50/51 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells characterised by AC-motors
  • B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
  • B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/20 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by converters located in the vehicle
  • B60L 53/22 - Constructional details or arrangements of charging converters specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/62 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations in response to charging parameters, e.g. current, voltage or electrical charge
  • B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
  • G01R 15/20 - Adaptations providing voltage or current isolation, e.g. for high-voltage or high-current networks using galvano-magnetic devices, e.g. Hall-effect devices
  • G06F 1/08 - Clock generators with changeable or programmable clock frequency
  • G06F 13/40 - Bus structure
  • H01L 21/48 - Manufacture or treatment of parts, e.g. containers, prior to assembly of the devices, using processes not provided for in a single one of the groups or
  • H01L 23/00 - Details of semiconductor or other solid state devices
  • H01L 23/15 - Ceramic or glass substrates
  • H01L 23/367 - Cooling facilitated by shape of device
  • H01L 23/373 - Cooling facilitated by selection of materials for the device
  • H01L 23/40 - Mountings or securing means for detachable cooling or heating arrangements
  • H01L 23/467 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing gases, e.g. air
  • H01L 23/473 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing liquids
  • H01L 23/495 - Lead-frames
  • H01L 23/538 - Arrangements for conducting electric current within the device in operation from one component to another the interconnection structure between a plurality of semiconductor chips being formed on, or in, insulating substrates
  • H01L 25/00 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices
  • H01L 25/07 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in a single subclass of subclasses , , , , or , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices not having separate containers the devices being of a type provided for in subclass
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion
  • H02M 1/08 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters
  • H02M 1/084 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters using a control circuit common to several phases of a multi-phase system
  • H02M 1/088 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters for the simultaneous control of series or parallel connected semiconductor devices
  • H02M 1/12 - Arrangements for reducing harmonics from AC input or output
  • H02M 1/32 - Means for protecting converters other than by automatic disconnection
  • H02M 1/42 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for or adjusting power factor in converters or inverters
  • H02M 1/44 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for electromagnetic interference in converters or inverters
  • H02M 3/335 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
  • H02M 7/00 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output
  • H02M 7/537 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters
  • H02M 7/5387 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters in a bridge configuration
  • H02M 7/5395 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters with automatic control of output wave form or frequency by pulse-width modulation
  • H02P 27/06 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters
  • H02P 27/08 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters with pulse width modulation
  • H02P 29/024 - Detecting a fault condition, e.g. short circuit, locked rotor, open circuit or loss of load
  • H02P 29/68 - Controlling or determining the temperature of the motor or of the drive based on the temperature of a drive component or a semiconductor component
  • H05K 1/14 - Structural association of two or more printed circuits
  • H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components
  • H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus Details
  • H10D 64/01 - Manufacture or treatment
  • B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
  • H03K 19/20 - Logic circuits, i.e. having at least two inputs acting on one outputInverting circuits characterised by logic function, e.g. AND, OR, NOR, NOT circuits

84.

Systems and methods for cooling system and power module for inverter for electric vehicle

      
Application Number 18160390
Grant Number 12284791
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-27
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Grant Date 2025-04-22
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Rohl, Bryan
  • Fruth, Chris

Abstract

A base for an electrical component includes: a body, the body defining: a rim, pin slots, and first engagement slots; contact terminals; and electrical connectors, each of the electrical connectors being positioned within a respective pin slot and including a pin terminal positioned on a first surface of the body; wherein the base is configured to provide an electrical connection between one or more power modules and a substrate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 7/14 - Mounting supporting structure in casing or on frame or rack
  • B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
  • B60L 15/00 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train
  • B60L 15/08 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train characterised by the form of the current used in the control circuit using pulses
  • B60L 50/40 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by capacitors
  • B60L 50/51 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells characterised by AC-motors
  • B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
  • B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/20 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by converters located in the vehicle
  • B60L 53/22 - Constructional details or arrangements of charging converters specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/62 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations in response to charging parameters, e.g. current, voltage or electrical charge
  • B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
  • G01R 15/20 - Adaptations providing voltage or current isolation, e.g. for high-voltage or high-current networks using galvano-magnetic devices, e.g. Hall-effect devices
  • G06F 1/08 - Clock generators with changeable or programmable clock frequency
  • G06F 13/40 - Bus structure
  • H01L 21/48 - Manufacture or treatment of parts, e.g. containers, prior to assembly of the devices, using processes not provided for in a single one of the groups or
  • H01L 23/00 - Details of semiconductor or other solid state devices
  • H01L 23/15 - Ceramic or glass substrates
  • H01L 23/367 - Cooling facilitated by shape of device
  • H01L 23/373 - Cooling facilitated by selection of materials for the device
  • H01L 23/40 - Mountings or securing means for detachable cooling or heating arrangements
  • H01L 23/467 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing gases, e.g. air
  • H01L 23/473 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing liquids
  • H01L 23/495 - Lead-frames
  • H01L 23/538 - Arrangements for conducting electric current within the device in operation from one component to another the interconnection structure between a plurality of semiconductor chips being formed on, or in, insulating substrates
  • H01L 25/00 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices
  • H01L 25/07 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in a single subclass of subclasses , , , , or , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices not having separate containers the devices being of a type provided for in subclass
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion
  • H02M 1/08 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters
  • H02M 1/084 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters using a control circuit common to several phases of a multi-phase system
  • H02M 1/088 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters for the simultaneous control of series or parallel connected semiconductor devices
  • H02M 1/12 - Arrangements for reducing harmonics from AC input or output
  • H02M 1/32 - Means for protecting converters other than by automatic disconnection
  • H02M 1/42 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for or adjusting power factor in converters or inverters
  • H02M 1/44 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for electromagnetic interference in converters or inverters
  • H02M 3/335 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
  • H02M 7/00 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output
  • H02M 7/537 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters
  • H02M 7/5387 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters in a bridge configuration
  • H02M 7/5395 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters with automatic control of output wave form or frequency by pulse-width modulation
  • H02P 27/06 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters
  • H02P 27/08 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters with pulse width modulation
  • H02P 29/024 - Detecting a fault condition, e.g. short circuit, locked rotor, open circuit or loss of load
  • H02P 29/68 - Controlling or determining the temperature of the motor or of the drive based on the temperature of a drive component or a semiconductor component
  • H05K 1/14 - Structural association of two or more printed circuits
  • H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components
  • H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus Details
  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • H10D 64/01 - Manufacture or treatment
  • B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
  • H03K 19/20 - Logic circuits, i.e. having at least two inputs acting on one outputInverting circuits characterised by logic function, e.g. AND, OR, NOR, NOT circuits

85.

Systems and methods for integrated gate driver for inverter for electric vehicle

      
Application Number 18161974
Grant Number 12103406
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-31
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Grant Date 2024-10-01
Owner BORGWARNER US TECHNOLOGIES LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Gose, Mark Wendell
  • Zarabadi, Seyed R.
  • Buehler, David Paul
  • Gertiser, Kevin M.

Abstract

A system includes: an inverter configured to convert DC power from a battery to AC power to drive a motor, wherein the inverter includes: a first power module including: a first connection; a second connection; a first power switch including a first gate terminal, the first power switch configured to control a first flow of current between the first connection and the second connection based on a first signal to the first gate terminal; and a first point-of-use controller configured to provide the first signal to the first gate terminal to control the first power switch.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 50/51 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells characterised by AC-motors
  • B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
  • B60L 15/00 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train
  • B60L 15/08 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train characterised by the form of the current used in the control circuit using pulses
  • B60L 50/40 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by capacitors
  • B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
  • B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/20 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by converters located in the vehicle
  • B60L 53/22 - Constructional details or arrangements of charging converters specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/62 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations in response to charging parameters, e.g. current, voltage or electrical charge
  • B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
  • G01R 15/20 - Adaptations providing voltage or current isolation, e.g. for high-voltage or high-current networks using galvano-magnetic devices, e.g. Hall-effect devices
  • G06F 1/08 - Clock generators with changeable or programmable clock frequency
  • G06F 13/40 - Bus structure
  • H01L 21/48 - Manufacture or treatment of parts, e.g. containers, prior to assembly of the devices, using processes not provided for in a single one of the groups or
  • H01L 23/00 - Details of semiconductor or other solid state devices
  • H01L 23/15 - Ceramic or glass substrates
  • H01L 23/367 - Cooling facilitated by shape of device
  • H01L 23/373 - Cooling facilitated by selection of materials for the device
  • H01L 23/40 - Mountings or securing means for detachable cooling or heating arrangements
  • H01L 23/467 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing gases, e.g. air
  • H01L 23/473 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing liquids
  • H01L 23/495 - Lead-frames
  • H01L 23/538 - Arrangements for conducting electric current within the device in operation from one component to another the interconnection structure between a plurality of semiconductor chips being formed on, or in, insulating substrates
  • H01L 25/00 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices
  • H01L 25/07 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in a single subclass of subclasses , , , , or , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices not having separate containers the devices being of a type provided for in subclass
  • H01L 29/66 - Types of semiconductor device
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion
  • H02M 1/08 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters
  • H02M 1/084 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters using a control circuit common to several phases of a multi-phase system
  • H02M 1/088 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters for the simultaneous control of series or parallel connected semiconductor devices
  • H02M 1/12 - Arrangements for reducing harmonics from AC input or output
  • H02M 1/32 - Means for protecting converters other than by automatic disconnection
  • H02M 1/42 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for or adjusting power factor in converters or inverters
  • H02M 1/44 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for electromagnetic interference in converters or inverters
  • H02M 3/335 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
  • H02M 7/00 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output
  • H02M 7/537 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters
  • H02M 7/5387 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters in a bridge configuration
  • H02M 7/5395 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters with automatic control of output wave form or frequency by pulse-width modulation
  • H02P 27/06 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters
  • H02P 27/08 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters with pulse width modulation
  • H02P 29/024 - Detecting a fault condition, e.g. short circuit, locked rotor, open circuit or loss of load
  • H02P 29/68 - Controlling or determining the temperature of the motor or of the drive based on the temperature of a drive component or a semiconductor component
  • H05K 1/14 - Structural association of two or more printed circuits
  • H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components
  • H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus Details
  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
  • H03K 19/20 - Logic circuits, i.e. having at least two inputs acting on one outputInverting circuits characterised by logic function, e.g. AND, OR, NOR, NOT circuits

86.

Systems and methods for integrated gate driver for inverter for electric vehicle

      
Application Number 18161992
Grant Number 12214677
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-31
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Grant Date 2025-02-04
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Gose, Mark Wendell
  • Zarabadi, Seyed R.
  • Buehler, David Paul
  • Gertiser, Kevin M.

Abstract

A system includes an inverter including: a point-of-use controller for a power module, the point-of-use controller including: a positive voltage connection configured to receive a positive control voltage from a high-voltage controller; a command connection configured to receive a command from the high-voltage controller; a message connection configured to send and receive a message to and from the high-voltage controller; a negative voltage connection configured to receive a positive control voltage from the high-voltage controller; a north gate connection configured to output a north gate control signal to a north group of one or more switches; a south gate connection configured to output a south gate control signal to a south group of one or more switches; a north sense connection configured to connect to a first portion of a sensing trace; and a south sense connection configured to receive a second portion of the sensing trace.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 17/04 - Systems determining the presence of a target
  • B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
  • B60L 15/00 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train
  • B60L 15/08 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train characterised by the form of the current used in the control circuit using pulses
  • B60L 50/40 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by capacitors
  • B60L 50/51 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells characterised by AC-motors
  • B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
  • B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/20 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by converters located in the vehicle
  • B60L 53/22 - Constructional details or arrangements of charging converters specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/62 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations in response to charging parameters, e.g. current, voltage or electrical charge
  • B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
  • G01R 15/20 - Adaptations providing voltage or current isolation, e.g. for high-voltage or high-current networks using galvano-magnetic devices, e.g. Hall-effect devices
  • G06F 1/08 - Clock generators with changeable or programmable clock frequency
  • G06F 13/40 - Bus structure
  • H01L 21/48 - Manufacture or treatment of parts, e.g. containers, prior to assembly of the devices, using processes not provided for in a single one of the groups or
  • H01L 23/00 - Details of semiconductor or other solid state devices
  • H01L 23/15 - Ceramic or glass substrates
  • H01L 23/367 - Cooling facilitated by shape of device
  • H01L 23/373 - Cooling facilitated by selection of materials for the device
  • H01L 23/40 - Mountings or securing means for detachable cooling or heating arrangements
  • H01L 23/467 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing gases, e.g. air
  • H01L 23/473 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing liquids
  • H01L 23/495 - Lead-frames
  • H01L 23/538 - Arrangements for conducting electric current within the device in operation from one component to another the interconnection structure between a plurality of semiconductor chips being formed on, or in, insulating substrates
  • H01L 25/00 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices
  • H01L 25/07 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in a single subclass of subclasses , , , , or , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices not having separate containers the devices being of a type provided for in subclass
  • H01L 29/66 - Types of semiconductor device
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion
  • H02M 1/08 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters
  • H02M 1/084 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters using a control circuit common to several phases of a multi-phase system
  • H02M 1/088 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters for the simultaneous control of series or parallel connected semiconductor devices
  • H02M 1/12 - Arrangements for reducing harmonics from AC input or output
  • H02M 1/32 - Means for protecting converters other than by automatic disconnection
  • H02M 1/42 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for or adjusting power factor in converters or inverters
  • H02M 1/44 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for electromagnetic interference in converters or inverters
  • H02M 3/335 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
  • H02M 7/00 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output
  • H02M 7/537 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters
  • H02M 7/5387 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters in a bridge configuration
  • H02M 7/5395 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters with automatic control of output wave form or frequency by pulse-width modulation
  • H02P 27/06 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters
  • H02P 27/08 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters with pulse width modulation
  • H02P 29/024 - Detecting a fault condition, e.g. short circuit, locked rotor, open circuit or loss of load
  • H02P 29/68 - Controlling or determining the temperature of the motor or of the drive based on the temperature of a drive component or a semiconductor component
  • H05K 1/14 - Structural association of two or more printed circuits
  • H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components
  • H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus Details
  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
  • H03K 19/20 - Logic circuits, i.e. having at least two inputs acting on one outputInverting circuits characterised by logic function, e.g. AND, OR, NOR, NOT circuits

87.

Systems and methods for active and passive cooling of electrical components

      
Application Number 18162430
Grant Number 12334852
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-31
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Grant Date 2025-06-17
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Gertiser, Kevin M.
  • Fruth, Chris

Abstract

A power module, includes: one or more power switches; a passive heat dissipation element in contact with and facing a first surface of the one or more power switches, the passive heat dissipation element having a first planar surface and a second planar surface; and an active heat dissipation element in contact with and facing a second surface of the one or more power switches, wherein the active heat dissipation element is positioned opposite the passive heat dissipation element relative to the one or more power switches and is in thermal contact with the passive heat dissipation element.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 27/06 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters
  • H02M 1/32 - Means for protecting converters other than by automatic disconnection
  • H02M 7/537 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters
  • H02M 7/5387 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters in a bridge configuration
  • H02M 7/5395 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters with automatic control of output wave form or frequency by pulse-width modulation
  • H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion
  • H02M 3/335 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only

88.

Systems and methods for active and passive cooling of electrical components

      
Application Number 18162451
Grant Number 12484202
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-31
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Grant Date 2025-11-25
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Gertiser, Kevin M.
  • Fruth, Chris

Abstract

A power module includes: a fin housing including a fluid passage; a power switch having an exterior surface; and a fin system comprising a plurality of fins attached to a base plate, the plurality of fins extending from the base plate and away from the exterior surface of the power switch, the fin system being in thermal connection with the exterior surface of the power switch and disposed within the fluid passage.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • H01L 23/367 - Cooling facilitated by shape of device
  • H01L 23/373 - Cooling facilitated by selection of materials for the device
  • H01L 23/473 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing liquids
  • B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
  • B60L 15/00 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train
  • B60L 15/08 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train characterised by the form of the current used in the control circuit using pulses
  • B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
  • B60L 50/40 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by capacitors
  • B60L 50/51 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells characterised by AC-motors
  • B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
  • B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/20 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by converters located in the vehicle
  • B60L 53/22 - Constructional details or arrangements of charging converters specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/62 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations in response to charging parameters, e.g. current, voltage or electrical charge
  • B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
  • G01R 15/20 - Adaptations providing voltage or current isolation, e.g. for high-voltage or high-current networks using galvano-magnetic devices, e.g. Hall-effect devices
  • G06F 1/08 - Clock generators with changeable or programmable clock frequency
  • G06F 13/40 - Bus structure
  • H01L 23/00 - Details of semiconductor or other solid state devices
  • H01L 23/15 - Ceramic or glass substrates
  • H01L 23/40 - Mountings or securing means for detachable cooling or heating arrangements
  • H01L 23/538 - Arrangements for conducting electric current within the device in operation from one component to another the interconnection structure between a plurality of semiconductor chips being formed on, or in, insulating substrates
  • H01L 25/00 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices
  • H01L 25/07 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in a single subclass of subclasses , , , , or , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices not having separate containers the devices being of a type provided for in subclass
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion
  • H02M 1/08 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters
  • H02M 1/084 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters using a control circuit common to several phases of a multi-phase system
  • H02M 1/088 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters for the simultaneous control of series or parallel connected semiconductor devices
  • H02M 1/12 - Arrangements for reducing harmonics from AC input or output
  • H02M 1/32 - Means for protecting converters other than by automatic disconnection
  • H02M 1/42 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for or adjusting power factor in converters or inverters
  • H02M 1/44 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for electromagnetic interference in converters or inverters
  • H02M 3/335 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
  • H02M 7/00 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output
  • H02M 7/537 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters
  • H02M 7/5387 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters in a bridge configuration
  • H02M 7/5395 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters with automatic control of output wave form or frequency by pulse-width modulation
  • H02P 27/06 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters
  • H02P 27/08 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters with pulse width modulation
  • H02P 29/024 - Detecting a fault condition, e.g. short circuit, locked rotor, open circuit or loss of load
  • H02P 29/68 - Controlling or determining the temperature of the motor or of the drive based on the temperature of a drive component or a semiconductor component
  • H03K 19/20 - Logic circuits, i.e. having at least two inputs acting on one outputInverting circuits characterised by logic function, e.g. AND, OR, NOR, NOT circuits
  • H05K 1/14 - Structural association of two or more printed circuits
  • H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components
  • H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus Details
  • H10D 64/01 - Manufacture or treatment

89.

Systems and methods for active and passive cooling of electrical components

      
Application Number 18162468
Grant Number 12580477
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-31
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Grant Date 2026-03-17
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Gertiser, Kevin M.
  • Fruth, Chris

Abstract

A method for mounting a fin system in a power module includes: sintering a fin system to a first base substrate, the fin system comprising a plurality of fins attached to and extending away from a base plate; sintering a first power switch component to the first base substrate; sintering a second power switch component to a second base substrate; and soldering a heat dissipation element to the second base substrate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01L 21/48 - Manufacture or treatment of parts, e.g. containers, prior to assembly of the devices, using processes not provided for in a single one of the groups or
  • H01L 23/367 - Cooling facilitated by shape of device
  • H01L 23/40 - Mountings or securing means for detachable cooling or heating arrangements
  • H01L 23/467 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing gases, e.g. air
  • H01L 23/495 - Lead-frames
  • H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion
  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
  • B60L 15/00 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train
  • B60L 15/08 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train characterised by the form of the current used in the control circuit using pulses
  • B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
  • B60L 50/40 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by capacitors
  • B60L 50/51 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells characterised by AC-motors
  • B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
  • B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
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  • B60L 53/22 - Constructional details or arrangements of charging converters specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/62 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations in response to charging parameters, e.g. current, voltage or electrical charge
  • B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
  • G01R 15/20 - Adaptations providing voltage or current isolation, e.g. for high-voltage or high-current networks using galvano-magnetic devices, e.g. Hall-effect devices
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  • H01L 25/07 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in a single subclass of subclasses , , , , or , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices not having separate containers the devices being of a type provided for in subclass
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • H02M 1/08 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters
  • H02M 1/084 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters using a control circuit common to several phases of a multi-phase system
  • H02M 1/088 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters for the simultaneous control of series or parallel connected semiconductor devices
  • H02M 1/12 - Arrangements for reducing harmonics from AC input or output
  • H02M 1/32 - Means for protecting converters other than by automatic disconnection
  • H02M 1/42 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for or adjusting power factor in converters or inverters
  • H02M 1/44 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for electromagnetic interference in converters or inverters
  • H02M 3/335 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
  • H02M 7/00 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output
  • H02M 7/537 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters
  • H02M 7/5387 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters in a bridge configuration
  • H02M 7/5395 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters with automatic control of output wave form or frequency by pulse-width modulation
  • H02P 27/06 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters
  • H02P 27/08 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters with pulse width modulation
  • H02P 29/024 - Detecting a fault condition, e.g. short circuit, locked rotor, open circuit or loss of load
  • H02P 29/68 - Controlling or determining the temperature of the motor or of the drive based on the temperature of a drive component or a semiconductor component
  • H03K 19/20 - Logic circuits, i.e. having at least two inputs acting on one outputInverting circuits characterised by logic function, e.g. AND, OR, NOR, NOT circuits
  • H05K 1/14 - Structural association of two or more printed circuits
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  • H05K 1/182 -
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  • H10D 64/01 - Manufacture or treatment

90.

Systems and methods for gate leakage detection for inverter for electric vehicle

      
Application Number 18169401
Grant Number 12457718
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-15
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Grant Date 2025-10-28
Owner BORGWARNER US TECHNOLOGIES LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Gose, Mark Wendell
  • Zarabadi, Seyed R.
  • Mane, Narendra

Abstract

A system includes an inverter configured to convert DC power from a battery to AC power to drive a motor, wherein the inverter includes: one or more controllers configured to provide a test signal to control a gate leakage detection operation, and a power module including: a phase switch including one or more phase power switches, and a point-of-use controller configured to detect a gate leakage of the phase switch based on the test signal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01R 31/08 - Locating faults in cables, transmission lines, or networks
  • B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
  • B60L 15/00 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train
  • B60L 15/08 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train characterised by the form of the current used in the control circuit using pulses
  • B60L 50/40 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by capacitors
  • B60L 50/51 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells characterised by AC-motors
  • B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
  • B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/20 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by converters located in the vehicle
  • B60L 53/22 - Constructional details or arrangements of charging converters specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/62 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations in response to charging parameters, e.g. current, voltage or electrical charge
  • B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
  • G01R 15/20 - Adaptations providing voltage or current isolation, e.g. for high-voltage or high-current networks using galvano-magnetic devices, e.g. Hall-effect devices
  • G06F 1/08 - Clock generators with changeable or programmable clock frequency
  • G06F 13/40 - Bus structure
  • H01L 21/48 - Manufacture or treatment of parts, e.g. containers, prior to assembly of the devices, using processes not provided for in a single one of the groups or
  • H01L 23/00 - Details of semiconductor or other solid state devices
  • H01L 23/15 - Ceramic or glass substrates
  • H01L 23/367 - Cooling facilitated by shape of device
  • H01L 23/373 - Cooling facilitated by selection of materials for the device
  • H01L 23/40 - Mountings or securing means for detachable cooling or heating arrangements
  • H01L 23/467 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing gases, e.g. air
  • H01L 23/473 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing liquids
  • H01L 23/495 - Lead-frames
  • H01L 23/538 - Arrangements for conducting electric current within the device in operation from one component to another the interconnection structure between a plurality of semiconductor chips being formed on, or in, insulating substrates
  • H01L 25/00 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices
  • H01L 25/07 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in a single subclass of subclasses , , , , or , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices not having separate containers the devices being of a type provided for in subclass
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion
  • H02M 1/08 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters
  • H02M 1/084 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters using a control circuit common to several phases of a multi-phase system
  • H02M 1/088 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters for the simultaneous control of series or parallel connected semiconductor devices
  • H02M 1/12 - Arrangements for reducing harmonics from AC input or output
  • H02M 1/32 - Means for protecting converters other than by automatic disconnection
  • H02M 1/42 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for or adjusting power factor in converters or inverters
  • H02M 1/44 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for electromagnetic interference in converters or inverters
  • H02M 3/335 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
  • H02M 7/00 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output
  • H02M 7/537 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters
  • H02M 7/5387 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters in a bridge configuration
  • H02M 7/5395 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters with automatic control of output wave form or frequency by pulse-width modulation
  • H02P 27/06 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters
  • H02P 27/08 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters with pulse width modulation
  • H02P 29/024 - Detecting a fault condition, e.g. short circuit, locked rotor, open circuit or loss of load
  • H02P 29/68 - Controlling or determining the temperature of the motor or of the drive based on the temperature of a drive component or a semiconductor component
  • H05K 1/14 - Structural association of two or more printed circuits
  • H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components
  • H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus Details
  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • H10D 64/01 - Manufacture or treatment
  • B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
  • H03K 19/20 - Logic circuits, i.e. having at least two inputs acting on one outputInverting circuits characterised by logic function, e.g. AND, OR, NOR, NOT circuits

91.

Systems and methods for adaptive driver for inverter for electric vehicle

      
Application Number 18171084
Grant Number 12457719
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-17
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Grant Date 2025-10-28
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Laubenstein, Peter Allan
  • Gose, Mark Wendell
  • Zarabadi, Seyed R.
  • Engelhardt, Marc R.

Abstract

A system includes: an inverter configured to convert DC power from a battery to AC power to drive a motor, wherein the inverter includes: a power switch including a drain terminal, a source terminal, and a gate terminal; and one or more controllers configured to: receive one or more signals related to an operation of the power switch, update one or more state definitions based on the received one or more signals, and control a gate control signal to the gate terminal based on the updated one or more state definitions.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 7/53 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal
  • B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
  • B60L 15/00 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train
  • B60L 15/08 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train characterised by the form of the current used in the control circuit using pulses
  • B60L 50/40 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by capacitors
  • B60L 50/51 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells characterised by AC-motors
  • B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
  • B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/20 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by converters located in the vehicle
  • B60L 53/22 - Constructional details or arrangements of charging converters specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/62 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations in response to charging parameters, e.g. current, voltage or electrical charge
  • B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
  • G01R 15/20 - Adaptations providing voltage or current isolation, e.g. for high-voltage or high-current networks using galvano-magnetic devices, e.g. Hall-effect devices
  • G06F 1/08 - Clock generators with changeable or programmable clock frequency
  • G06F 13/40 - Bus structure
  • H01L 21/48 - Manufacture or treatment of parts, e.g. containers, prior to assembly of the devices, using processes not provided for in a single one of the groups or
  • H01L 23/00 - Details of semiconductor or other solid state devices
  • H01L 23/15 - Ceramic or glass substrates
  • H01L 23/367 - Cooling facilitated by shape of device
  • H01L 23/373 - Cooling facilitated by selection of materials for the device
  • H01L 23/40 - Mountings or securing means for detachable cooling or heating arrangements
  • H01L 23/467 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing gases, e.g. air
  • H01L 23/473 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing liquids
  • H01L 23/495 - Lead-frames
  • H01L 23/538 - Arrangements for conducting electric current within the device in operation from one component to another the interconnection structure between a plurality of semiconductor chips being formed on, or in, insulating substrates
  • H01L 25/00 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices
  • H01L 25/07 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in a single subclass of subclasses , , , , or , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices not having separate containers the devices being of a type provided for in subclass
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion
  • H02M 1/08 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters
  • H02M 1/084 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters using a control circuit common to several phases of a multi-phase system
  • H02M 1/088 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters for the simultaneous control of series or parallel connected semiconductor devices
  • H02M 1/12 - Arrangements for reducing harmonics from AC input or output
  • H02M 1/32 - Means for protecting converters other than by automatic disconnection
  • H02M 1/42 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for or adjusting power factor in converters or inverters
  • H02M 1/44 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for electromagnetic interference in converters or inverters
  • H02M 3/335 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
  • H02M 7/00 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output
  • H02M 7/537 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters
  • H02M 7/5387 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters in a bridge configuration
  • H02M 7/5395 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters with automatic control of output wave form or frequency by pulse-width modulation
  • H02P 27/06 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters
  • H02P 27/08 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters with pulse width modulation
  • H02P 29/024 - Detecting a fault condition, e.g. short circuit, locked rotor, open circuit or loss of load
  • H02P 29/68 - Controlling or determining the temperature of the motor or of the drive based on the temperature of a drive component or a semiconductor component
  • H05K 1/14 - Structural association of two or more printed circuits
  • H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components
  • H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus Details
  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • H10D 64/01 - Manufacture or treatment
  • B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
  • H03K 19/20 - Logic circuits, i.e. having at least two inputs acting on one outputInverting circuits characterised by logic function, e.g. AND, OR, NOR, NOT circuits

92.

Systems and methods for open gate detector for inverter for electric vehicle

      
Application Number 18171105
Grant Number 12457720
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-17
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Grant Date 2025-10-28
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Gose, Mark Wendell
  • Mane, Narendra
  • Laubenstein, Peter Allan

Abstract

A system includes: an inverter configured to convert DC power from a battery to AC power to drive a motor, wherein the inverter includes: a power module including: a first phase switch including one or more first phase power switches; a second phase switch including one or more second phase power switches; and one or more controllers configured to detect a gate open condition of the first phase switch or the second phase switch.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 7/5387 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters in a bridge configuration
  • B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
  • B60L 15/00 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train
  • B60L 15/08 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train characterised by the form of the current used in the control circuit using pulses
  • B60L 50/40 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by capacitors
  • B60L 50/51 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells characterised by AC-motors
  • B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
  • B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/20 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by converters located in the vehicle
  • B60L 53/22 - Constructional details or arrangements of charging converters specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/62 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations in response to charging parameters, e.g. current, voltage or electrical charge
  • B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
  • G01R 15/20 - Adaptations providing voltage or current isolation, e.g. for high-voltage or high-current networks using galvano-magnetic devices, e.g. Hall-effect devices
  • G06F 1/08 - Clock generators with changeable or programmable clock frequency
  • G06F 13/40 - Bus structure
  • H01L 21/48 - Manufacture or treatment of parts, e.g. containers, prior to assembly of the devices, using processes not provided for in a single one of the groups or
  • H01L 23/00 - Details of semiconductor or other solid state devices
  • H01L 23/15 - Ceramic or glass substrates
  • H01L 23/367 - Cooling facilitated by shape of device
  • H01L 23/373 - Cooling facilitated by selection of materials for the device
  • H01L 23/40 - Mountings or securing means for detachable cooling or heating arrangements
  • H01L 23/467 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing gases, e.g. air
  • H01L 23/473 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing liquids
  • H01L 23/495 - Lead-frames
  • H01L 23/538 - Arrangements for conducting electric current within the device in operation from one component to another the interconnection structure between a plurality of semiconductor chips being formed on, or in, insulating substrates
  • H01L 25/00 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices
  • H01L 25/07 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in a single subclass of subclasses , , , , or , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices not having separate containers the devices being of a type provided for in subclass
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion
  • H02M 1/08 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters
  • H02M 1/084 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters using a control circuit common to several phases of a multi-phase system
  • H02M 1/088 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters for the simultaneous control of series or parallel connected semiconductor devices
  • H02M 1/12 - Arrangements for reducing harmonics from AC input or output
  • H02M 1/32 - Means for protecting converters other than by automatic disconnection
  • H02M 1/42 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for or adjusting power factor in converters or inverters
  • H02M 1/44 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for electromagnetic interference in converters or inverters
  • H02M 3/335 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
  • H02M 7/00 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output
  • H02M 7/537 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters
  • H02M 7/5395 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters with automatic control of output wave form or frequency by pulse-width modulation
  • H02P 27/06 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters
  • H02P 27/08 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters with pulse width modulation
  • H02P 29/024 - Detecting a fault condition, e.g. short circuit, locked rotor, open circuit or loss of load
  • H02P 29/68 - Controlling or determining the temperature of the motor or of the drive based on the temperature of a drive component or a semiconductor component
  • H05K 1/14 - Structural association of two or more printed circuits
  • H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components
  • H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus Details
  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • H10D 64/01 - Manufacture or treatment
  • B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
  • H03K 19/20 - Logic circuits, i.e. having at least two inputs acting on one outputInverting circuits characterised by logic function, e.g. AND, OR, NOR, NOT circuits

93.

Systems and methods for power module for inverter for electric vehicle

      
Application Number 18175240
Grant Number 12562638
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-27
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Grant Date 2026-02-24
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Buehler, David Paul
  • Gertiser, Kevin M.
  • Ihms, David W.
  • Gose, Mark Wendell

Abstract

A power module includes: a first substrate having an outer surface and an inner surface; a semiconductor die coupled to the inner surface of the first substrate; a second substrate having an outer surface and an inner surface, the semiconductor die being coupled to the inner surface of the second substrate; and a flex circuit coupled to the semiconductor die.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
  • B60L 15/00 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train
  • B60L 15/08 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train characterised by the form of the current used in the control circuit using pulses
  • B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
  • B60L 50/40 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by capacitors
  • B60L 50/51 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells characterised by AC-motors
  • B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
  • B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/20 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by converters located in the vehicle
  • B60L 53/22 - Constructional details or arrangements of charging converters specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/62 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations in response to charging parameters, e.g. current, voltage or electrical charge
  • H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion
  • H02M 1/12 - Arrangements for reducing harmonics from AC input or output
  • H02M 1/32 - Means for protecting converters other than by automatic disconnection
  • H02M 1/44 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for electromagnetic interference in converters or inverters
  • H02M 7/00 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output
  • H02M 7/5387 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters in a bridge configuration
  • H02P 29/68 - Controlling or determining the temperature of the motor or of the drive based on the temperature of a drive component or a semiconductor component
  • H10D 64/01 - Manufacture or treatment
  • B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
  • G01R 15/20 - Adaptations providing voltage or current isolation, e.g. for high-voltage or high-current networks using galvano-magnetic devices, e.g. Hall-effect devices
  • G06F 1/08 - Clock generators with changeable or programmable clock frequency
  • G06F 13/40 - Bus structure
  • H01L 23/00 - Details of semiconductor or other solid state devices
  • H01L 23/15 - Ceramic or glass substrates
  • H01L 23/367 - Cooling facilitated by shape of device
  • H01L 23/373 - Cooling facilitated by selection of materials for the device
  • H01L 23/40 - Mountings or securing means for detachable cooling or heating arrangements
  • H01L 23/473 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing liquids
  • H01L 23/538 - Arrangements for conducting electric current within the device in operation from one component to another the interconnection structure between a plurality of semiconductor chips being formed on, or in, insulating substrates
  • H01L 25/00 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices
  • H01L 25/07 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in a single subclass of subclasses , , , , or , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices not having separate containers the devices being of a type provided for in subclass
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • H02M 1/08 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters
  • H02M 1/084 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters using a control circuit common to several phases of a multi-phase system
  • H02M 1/088 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters for the simultaneous control of series or parallel connected semiconductor devices
  • H02M 1/42 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for or adjusting power factor in converters or inverters
  • H02M 3/335 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
  • H02M 7/537 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters
  • H02M 7/5395 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters with automatic control of output wave form or frequency by pulse-width modulation
  • H02P 27/06 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters
  • H02P 27/08 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters with pulse width modulation
  • H02P 29/024 - Detecting a fault condition, e.g. short circuit, locked rotor, open circuit or loss of load
  • H03K 19/20 - Logic circuits, i.e. having at least two inputs acting on one outputInverting circuits characterised by logic function, e.g. AND, OR, NOR, NOT circuits
  • H05K 1/14 - Structural association of two or more printed circuits
  • H05K 1/181 -
  • H05K 1/182 -
  • H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus Details

94.

Systems and methods for power module for inverter for electric vehicle

      
Application Number 18175270
Grant Number 12368391
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-27
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Grant Date 2025-07-22
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Buehler, David Paul
  • Gertiser, Kevin M.
  • Ihms, David W.
  • Gose, Mark Wendell

Abstract

A power module includes: a first substrate having an outer surface and an inner surface, the first substrate extending from a first longitudinal end toward a second longitudinal end; a semiconductor die coupled to the inner surface of the first substrate; and a second substrate having an outer surface and an inner surface, the semiconductor die being coupled to the inner surface of the second substrate, the second substrate extending from a first longitudinal end toward a second longitudinal end, wherein the first longitudinal end of the first substrate is longitudinally offset from the first longitudinal end of the second substrate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 1/02 - Printed circuits Details
  • B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
  • B60L 15/00 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train
  • B60L 15/08 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train characterised by the form of the current used in the control circuit using pulses
  • B60L 50/40 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by capacitors
  • B60L 50/51 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells characterised by AC-motors
  • B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
  • B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/20 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by converters located in the vehicle
  • B60L 53/22 - Constructional details or arrangements of charging converters specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/62 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations in response to charging parameters, e.g. current, voltage or electrical charge
  • B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
  • G01R 15/20 - Adaptations providing voltage or current isolation, e.g. for high-voltage or high-current networks using galvano-magnetic devices, e.g. Hall-effect devices
  • G06F 1/08 - Clock generators with changeable or programmable clock frequency
  • G06F 13/40 - Bus structure
  • H01L 21/48 - Manufacture or treatment of parts, e.g. containers, prior to assembly of the devices, using processes not provided for in a single one of the groups or
  • H01L 21/50 - Assembly of semiconductor devices using processes or apparatus not provided for in a single one of the groups or
  • H01L 23/00 - Details of semiconductor or other solid state devices
  • H01L 23/051 - ContainersSeals characterised by the shape the container being a hollow construction and having a conductive base as a mounting as well as a lead for the semiconductor body another lead being formed by a cover plate parallel to the base plate, e.g. sandwich type
  • H01L 23/15 - Ceramic or glass substrates
  • H01L 23/20 - Fillings characterised by the material, its physical or chemical properties, or its arrangement within the complete device gaseous at the normal operating temperature of the device
  • H01L 23/26 - Fillings characterised by the material, its physical or chemical properties, or its arrangement within the complete device including materials for absorbing or reacting with moisture or other undesired substances
  • H01L 23/36 - Selection of materials, or shaping, to facilitate cooling or heating, e.g. heat sinks
  • H01L 23/367 - Cooling facilitated by shape of device
  • H01L 23/373 - Cooling facilitated by selection of materials for the device
  • H01L 23/40 - Mountings or securing means for detachable cooling or heating arrangements
  • H01L 23/42 - Fillings or auxiliary members in containers selected or arranged to facilitate heating or cooling
  • H01L 23/467 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing gases, e.g. air
  • H01L 23/473 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing liquids
  • H01L 23/492 - Bases or plates
  • H01L 23/495 - Lead-frames
  • H01L 23/538 - Arrangements for conducting electric current within the device in operation from one component to another the interconnection structure between a plurality of semiconductor chips being formed on, or in, insulating substrates
  • H01L 25/00 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices
  • H01L 25/07 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in a single subclass of subclasses , , , , or , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices not having separate containers the devices being of a type provided for in subclass
  • H01L 25/18 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices the devices being of types provided for in two or more different main groups of the same subclass of , , , , or
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion
  • H02M 1/08 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters
  • H02M 1/084 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters using a control circuit common to several phases of a multi-phase system
  • H02M 1/088 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters for the simultaneous control of series or parallel connected semiconductor devices
  • H02M 1/12 - Arrangements for reducing harmonics from AC input or output
  • H02M 1/32 - Means for protecting converters other than by automatic disconnection
  • H02M 1/42 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for or adjusting power factor in converters or inverters
  • H02M 1/44 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for electromagnetic interference in converters or inverters
  • H02M 3/335 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
  • H02M 7/00 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output
  • H02M 7/537 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters
  • H02M 7/5387 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters in a bridge configuration
  • H02M 7/5395 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters with automatic control of output wave form or frequency by pulse-width modulation
  • H02P 27/06 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters
  • H02P 27/08 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters with pulse width modulation
  • H02P 29/024 - Detecting a fault condition, e.g. short circuit, locked rotor, open circuit or loss of load
  • H02P 29/68 - Controlling or determining the temperature of the motor or of the drive based on the temperature of a drive component or a semiconductor component
  • H05K 1/14 - Structural association of two or more printed circuits
  • H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components
  • H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus Details
  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • H10D 64/01 - Manufacture or treatment
  • B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
  • H03K 19/20 - Logic circuits, i.e. having at least two inputs acting on one outputInverting circuits characterised by logic function, e.g. AND, OR, NOR, NOT circuits

95.

Systems and methods for power module for inverter for electric vehicle

      
Application Number 18175295
Grant Number 12401295
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-27
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Grant Date 2025-08-26
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Buehler, David Paul
  • Gertiser, Kevin M.
  • Ihms, David W.
  • Gose, Mark Wendell

Abstract

A power module includes: a first substrate having an outer surface and an inner surface, the first substrate extending from a first longitudinal end toward a second longitudinal end; a power switch including a semiconductor die, the power switch being coupled to the inner surface of the first substrate; a second substrate having an outer surface and an inner surface, the power switch being coupled to the inner surface of the second substrate, the second substrate extending from a first longitudinal end toward a second longitudinal end, wherein the first longitudinal end of the first substrate is longitudinally offset from the first longitudinal end of the second substrate; a first electrically conductive spacer coupled to inner surface of the first substrate and to the inner surface of the second substrate; and a flex circuit coupled to the power switch.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 7/00 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output
  • H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion
  • H02M 1/08 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters
  • H02M 1/084 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters using a control circuit common to several phases of a multi-phase system
  • H02M 1/088 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters for the simultaneous control of series or parallel connected semiconductor devices
  • H02M 1/12 - Arrangements for reducing harmonics from AC input or output
  • H02M 1/32 - Means for protecting converters other than by automatic disconnection
  • H02M 1/42 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for or adjusting power factor in converters or inverters
  • H02M 1/44 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for electromagnetic interference in converters or inverters
  • H02M 7/537 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters
  • H02M 7/5387 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters in a bridge configuration
  • H02M 7/5395 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters with automatic control of output wave form or frequency by pulse-width modulation
  • H02P 29/68 - Controlling or determining the temperature of the motor or of the drive based on the temperature of a drive component or a semiconductor component
  • H02M 3/335 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only

96.

Systems and methods for controlled active discharge for inverter for electric vehicle

      
Application Number 18297738
Grant Number 12484203
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-10
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Grant Date 2025-11-25
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor Zarabadi, Seyed R.

Abstract

A system includes: an inverter configured to convert DC power from a battery to AC power to drive a motor, wherein the inverter includes: a power switch including a drain terminal, a source terminal, and a gate terminal; and one or more controllers configured to: detect a temperature of the power switch, a rate of change in current of the power switch, and a filtered current of the power switch, and control a pulse width of a gate control signal to the gate terminal based on the detected temperature of the power switch, the detected rate of change in current of the power switch, and the detected filtered current of the power switch.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 7/5387 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters in a bridge configuration
  • B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
  • B60L 15/00 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train
  • B60L 15/08 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train characterised by the form of the current used in the control circuit using pulses
  • B60L 50/40 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by capacitors
  • B60L 50/51 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells characterised by AC-motors
  • B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
  • B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/20 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by converters located in the vehicle
  • B60L 53/22 - Constructional details or arrangements of charging converters specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/62 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations in response to charging parameters, e.g. current, voltage or electrical charge
  • B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
  • H01L 21/48 - Manufacture or treatment of parts, e.g. containers, prior to assembly of the devices, using processes not provided for in a single one of the groups or
  • H01L 23/00 - Details of semiconductor or other solid state devices
  • H01L 23/15 - Ceramic or glass substrates
  • H01L 23/367 - Cooling facilitated by shape of device
  • H01L 23/373 - Cooling facilitated by selection of materials for the device
  • H01L 23/40 - Mountings or securing means for detachable cooling or heating arrangements
  • H01L 23/467 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing gases, e.g. air
  • H01L 23/495 - Lead-frames
  • H01L 23/538 - Arrangements for conducting electric current within the device in operation from one component to another the interconnection structure between a plurality of semiconductor chips being formed on, or in, insulating substrates
  • H01L 25/00 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices
  • H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion
  • H02M 1/08 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters
  • H02M 1/084 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters using a control circuit common to several phases of a multi-phase system
  • H02M 1/088 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters for the simultaneous control of series or parallel connected semiconductor devices
  • H02M 1/12 - Arrangements for reducing harmonics from AC input or output
  • H02M 1/32 - Means for protecting converters other than by automatic disconnection
  • H02M 1/42 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for or adjusting power factor in converters or inverters
  • H02M 1/44 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for electromagnetic interference in converters or inverters
  • H02M 3/335 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
  • H02M 7/00 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output
  • H02M 7/537 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters
  • H02M 7/5395 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters with automatic control of output wave form or frequency by pulse-width modulation
  • H02P 27/06 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters
  • H02P 27/08 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters with pulse width modulation
  • H02P 29/024 - Detecting a fault condition, e.g. short circuit, locked rotor, open circuit or loss of load
  • H02P 29/68 - Controlling or determining the temperature of the motor or of the drive based on the temperature of a drive component or a semiconductor component
  • H05K 1/14 - Structural association of two or more printed circuits
  • H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components
  • H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus Details
  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • H10D 64/01 - Manufacture or treatment
  • B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
  • G01R 15/20 - Adaptations providing voltage or current isolation, e.g. for high-voltage or high-current networks using galvano-magnetic devices, e.g. Hall-effect devices
  • G06F 1/08 - Clock generators with changeable or programmable clock frequency
  • G06F 13/40 - Bus structure
  • H01L 23/473 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing liquids
  • H01L 25/07 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in a single subclass of subclasses , , , , or , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices not having separate containers the devices being of a type provided for in subclass
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • H03K 19/20 - Logic circuits, i.e. having at least two inputs acting on one outputInverting circuits characterised by logic function, e.g. AND, OR, NOR, NOT circuits

97.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ACTIVE DISCHARGE FOR INVERTER FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18310049
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-01
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner BORGWARNER US TECHNOLOGIES LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Losada, Helena Cristobal
  • Gertiser, Kevin M.

Abstract

A system includes: an inverter configured to convert DC power from a battery to AC power to drive a motor, wherein the inverter includes: a bulk capacitor; one or more phase switches; and one or more controllers configured to control a gate voltage to the one or more phase switches to discharge the bulk capacitor, wherein the one or more controllers is configured to control the gate voltage based on one or more of a measured temperature of the one or more phase switches or an estimated temperature of the one or more phase switches.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 1/32 - Means for protecting converters other than by automatic disconnection
  • B60L 53/22 - Constructional details or arrangements of charging converters specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • H02M 1/08 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters
  • H02P 27/08 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters with pulse width modulation
  • H02P 29/68 - Controlling or determining the temperature of the motor or of the drive based on the temperature of a drive component or a semiconductor component

98.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR POWER MODULE FOR INVERTER FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18344422
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-29
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner BORGWARNER US TECHNOLOGIES LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Gertiser, Kevin M.
  • Fruth, Chris

Abstract

A system includes: an inverter configured to convert DC power to AC power, wherein the inverter includes: a power module including: a flex layer including a gate trace providing an electrical connection to a gate input connection of the power module, a first substrate, a second substrate including a source plane, the source plane including a step trench, a semiconductor die disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate, the step trench formed in a portion of the source plane corresponding to at an edge of the semiconductor die, and the semiconductor die including a gate connected to the gate trace, and a sinter element disposed between the semiconductor die and the second substrate to connect the semiconductor die to the second substrate; a battery configured to supply the DC power to the inverter; and a motor configured to receive the AC power from the inverter.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01L 25/07 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in a single subclass of subclasses , , , , or , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices not having separate containers the devices being of a type provided for in subclass
  • B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
  • H01L 23/00 - Details of semiconductor or other solid state devices
  • H02M 7/00 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output
  • H02P 27/08 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters with pulse width modulation

99.

Systems and methods for bidirectional message architecture for inverter for electric vehicle

      
Application Number 18057890
Grant Number 12122251
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-11-22
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Grant Date 2024-10-22
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Glenn, Jack Lavern
  • Keyse, Mark Russell
  • Laubenstein, Peter Allan
  • Vijaykumar, Srikanth

Abstract

A system includes an inverter configured to convert DC power from a battery to AC power to drive a motor, wherein the inverter includes: a galvanic interface configured to separate a high voltage area from a low voltage area; a low voltage message manager in the low voltage area; a high voltage message manager in the high voltage area, and configured to communicate with the low voltage message manager; and a point-of-use message manager in the high voltage area, and configured to communicate with the high voltage message manager.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
  • B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
  • B60L 15/00 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train
  • B60L 15/08 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train characterised by the form of the current used in the control circuit using pulses
  • B60L 50/40 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by capacitors
  • B60L 50/51 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells characterised by AC-motors
  • B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/20 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by converters located in the vehicle
  • B60L 53/22 - Constructional details or arrangements of charging converters specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/62 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations in response to charging parameters, e.g. current, voltage or electrical charge
  • B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
  • G01R 15/20 - Adaptations providing voltage or current isolation, e.g. for high-voltage or high-current networks using galvano-magnetic devices, e.g. Hall-effect devices
  • G06F 1/08 - Clock generators with changeable or programmable clock frequency
  • G06F 13/40 - Bus structure
  • H01L 21/48 - Manufacture or treatment of parts, e.g. containers, prior to assembly of the devices, using processes not provided for in a single one of the groups or
  • H01L 23/00 - Details of semiconductor or other solid state devices
  • H01L 23/15 - Ceramic or glass substrates
  • H01L 23/367 - Cooling facilitated by shape of device
  • H01L 23/373 - Cooling facilitated by selection of materials for the device
  • H01L 23/40 - Mountings or securing means for detachable cooling or heating arrangements
  • H01L 23/467 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing gases, e.g. air
  • H01L 23/473 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing liquids
  • H01L 23/495 - Lead-frames
  • H01L 23/538 - Arrangements for conducting electric current within the device in operation from one component to another the interconnection structure between a plurality of semiconductor chips being formed on, or in, insulating substrates
  • H01L 25/00 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices
  • H01L 25/07 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in a single subclass of subclasses , , , , or , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices not having separate containers the devices being of a type provided for in subclass
  • H01L 29/66 - Types of semiconductor device
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion
  • H02M 1/08 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters
  • H02M 1/084 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters using a control circuit common to several phases of a multi-phase system
  • H02M 1/088 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters for the simultaneous control of series or parallel connected semiconductor devices
  • H02M 1/12 - Arrangements for reducing harmonics from AC input or output
  • H02M 1/32 - Means for protecting converters other than by automatic disconnection
  • H02M 1/42 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for or adjusting power factor in converters or inverters
  • H02M 1/44 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for electromagnetic interference in converters or inverters
  • H02M 3/335 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
  • H02M 7/00 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output
  • H02M 7/537 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters
  • H02M 7/5387 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters in a bridge configuration
  • H02M 7/5395 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters with automatic control of output wave form or frequency by pulse-width modulation
  • H02P 27/06 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters
  • H02P 27/08 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters with pulse width modulation
  • H02P 29/024 - Detecting a fault condition, e.g. short circuit, locked rotor, open circuit or loss of load
  • H02P 29/68 - Controlling or determining the temperature of the motor or of the drive based on the temperature of a drive component or a semiconductor component
  • H05K 1/14 - Structural association of two or more printed circuits
  • H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components
  • H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus Details
  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
  • H03K 19/20 - Logic circuits, i.e. having at least two inputs acting on one outputInverting circuits characterised by logic function, e.g. AND, OR, NOR, NOT circuits

100.

Systems and methods for overcurrent detection for inverter for electric vehicle

      
Application Number 18063304
Grant Number 12525871
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-08
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Grant Date 2026-01-13
Owner BorgWarner US Technologies LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Zarabadi, Seyed R.
  • Gose, Mark Wendell
  • Laubenstein, Peter Allan

Abstract

A system comprises: an inverter configured to convert DC power from a battery to AC power to drive a motor, wherein the inverter includes: a power switch including a drain terminal, a source terminal, and a gate terminal; and a controller configured to detect a change in current at the source terminal of the power switch using a complex impedance of a metal trace connected to the source terminal of the power switch, and control a gate control signal to the gate terminal based on the detected change in current.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 1/32 - Means for protecting converters other than by automatic disconnection
  • H01L 21/48 - Manufacture or treatment of parts, e.g. containers, prior to assembly of the devices, using processes not provided for in a single one of the groups or
  • H01L 23/367 - Cooling facilitated by shape of device
  • H01L 23/40 - Mountings or securing means for detachable cooling or heating arrangements
  • H01L 23/467 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing gases, e.g. air
  • H01L 23/495 - Lead-frames
  • H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion
  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
  • B60L 15/00 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train
  • B60L 15/08 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train characterised by the form of the current used in the control circuit using pulses
  • B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
  • B60L 50/40 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by capacitors
  • B60L 50/51 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells characterised by AC-motors
  • B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
  • B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/20 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by converters located in the vehicle
  • B60L 53/22 - Constructional details or arrangements of charging converters specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/62 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations in response to charging parameters, e.g. current, voltage or electrical charge
  • B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
  • G01R 15/20 - Adaptations providing voltage or current isolation, e.g. for high-voltage or high-current networks using galvano-magnetic devices, e.g. Hall-effect devices
  • G06F 1/08 - Clock generators with changeable or programmable clock frequency
  • G06F 13/40 - Bus structure
  • H01L 23/00 - Details of semiconductor or other solid state devices
  • H01L 23/15 - Ceramic or glass substrates
  • H01L 23/373 - Cooling facilitated by selection of materials for the device
  • H01L 23/473 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing liquids
  • H01L 23/538 - Arrangements for conducting electric current within the device in operation from one component to another the interconnection structure between a plurality of semiconductor chips being formed on, or in, insulating substrates
  • H01L 25/00 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices
  • H01L 25/07 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in a single subclass of subclasses , , , , or , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices not having separate containers the devices being of a type provided for in subclass
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • H02M 1/08 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters
  • H02M 1/084 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters using a control circuit common to several phases of a multi-phase system
  • H02M 1/088 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters for the simultaneous control of series or parallel connected semiconductor devices
  • H02M 1/12 - Arrangements for reducing harmonics from AC input or output
  • H02M 1/42 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for or adjusting power factor in converters or inverters
  • H02M 1/44 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for electromagnetic interference in converters or inverters
  • H02M 3/335 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
  • H02M 7/00 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output
  • H02M 7/537 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters
  • H02M 7/5387 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters in a bridge configuration
  • H02M 7/5395 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters with automatic control of output wave form or frequency by pulse-width modulation
  • H02P 27/06 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters
  • H02P 27/08 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters with pulse width modulation
  • H02P 29/024 - Detecting a fault condition, e.g. short circuit, locked rotor, open circuit or loss of load
  • H02P 29/68 - Controlling or determining the temperature of the motor or of the drive based on the temperature of a drive component or a semiconductor component
  • H03K 19/20 - Logic circuits, i.e. having at least two inputs acting on one outputInverting circuits characterised by logic function, e.g. AND, OR, NOR, NOT circuits
  • H05K 1/14 - Structural association of two or more printed circuits
  • H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components
  • H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus Details
  • H10D 64/01 - Manufacture or treatment
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