Lear has been granted a patent for an electrical assembly featuring a contactor, bus bar, bracket, and cooling member. The design allows for indirect connections between the contactor and cooling member through the bus bar and bracket, enhancing assembly efficiency and thermal management. GlobalData’s report on Lear gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Electrical assembly with contactor, bus bar, and cooling member
The patent US12074413B2 describes an innovative electrical assembly designed to enhance the functionality and efficiency of contactors within electrical systems. The assembly comprises a contactor, a bus bar connected to the contactor, and a bracket that connects to both the bus bar and a cooling member. Notably, the design allows for one or more additional contactors to be connected to the bracket, each linked to their respective additional bus bars. This configuration ensures that all contactors are indirectly connected to the cooling member, facilitating effective thermal management. The assembly also features a flexible circuit that connects the contactors, enhancing electrical connectivity and integration.
Further details of the assembly include the option for the cooling member to have a hollow body for cooling fluid, and the bracket may contain through apertures for the contactors. The design allows for exposed portions of the contactors to be made of metal, ensuring robust electrical connections. The assembly method outlined in the patent emphasizes the sequential connection of components, including the insertion of contactors into the bracket and the integration of the flexible circuit prior to final assembly. This method aims to streamline the manufacturing process while ensuring that the cooling member is effectively positioned to manage heat generated by the contactors. Overall, the patent presents a comprehensive approach to electrical assembly that prioritizes both performance and ease of assembly.
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