WO2017126315A1 - 回路装置及び電力変換装置 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a circuit device and a power conversion device.
- a circuit device including a transformer and a smoothing coil is known (see Patent Document 1).
- the transformer and the core of the smoothing coil included in the circuit device generate heat, and the core temperature rises.
- losses in the core such as eddy current losses and hysteresis losses increase.
- the circuit device described in Patent Document 1 includes a core, a metal casing, and a leaf spring that presses the core against the metal casing. Heat generated in the core during operation of the circuit device is transmitted to the metal casing through the leaf spring, and this heat is dissipated from the metal casing to the outside.
- the leaf spring is in line contact with the core, and the contact area between the leaf spring and the core is small. Therefore, heat generated in the core during the operation of the circuit device is not sufficiently dissipated outside the circuit device, and it is difficult to suppress an increase in the temperature of the core.
- the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a circuit device and a power conversion device that can suppress an increase in core temperature.
- the circuit device and power conversion device of the present invention include a core, a coil surrounding at least a part of the core, and a first heat transfer member in surface contact with the core.
- the first heat transfer member is in surface contact with the core. Therefore, the first heat transfer member contacts the core with a larger area, and the thermal resistance between the first heat transfer member and the core can be reduced.
- the heat generated in the core during the operation of the circuit device and the power conversion device can be dissipated to the first heat transfer member in surface contact with the core with a lower thermal resistance. According to the circuit device and the power conversion device of the present invention, the temperature rise of the core can be suppressed.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic plan view of a circuit device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
- 1 is a schematic plan view of a substrate included in a circuit device according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
- FIG. 4 is a schematic sectional view of the circuit device according to the first embodiment of the present invention taken along a sectional line IV-IV shown in FIG.
- FIG. 6 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the circuit device according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention taken along a cross-sectional line VI-VI shown in FIG. 5.
- FIG. 26 is a schematic sectional view taken along a sectional line XXVI-XXVI shown in FIG. 25 of the circuit device according to the seventeenth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 26 is a schematic sectional view taken along a sectional line XXVI-XXVI shown in FIG. 25 of the circuit device according to the seventeenth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 26 is a schematic sectional view of the circuit device according to the seventeenth embodiment of the present invention taken along a sectional line XXVII-XXVII shown in FIG. 25.
- FIG. 26 is a schematic cross sectional view taken along a cross sectional line XXVIII-XXVIII shown in FIG. 25 of a circuit device according to a modification of the seventeenth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 26 is a schematic cross sectional view taken along a cross sectional line XXIX-XXIX shown in FIG. 25 of a circuit device according to a modification of the seventeenth embodiment of the present invention.
- It is a schematic plan view of a circuit device according to an eighteenth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 26 is a schematic sectional view of the circuit device according to the seventeenth embodiment of the present invention taken along a sectional line XXVII-XXVII shown in FIG. 25.
- FIG. 26 is a schematic cross sectional view taken along a cross section
- FIG. 31 is a schematic sectional view of a circuit device according to an eighteenth embodiment of the present invention taken along a sectional line XXXI-XXXI shown in FIG. 30.
- FIG. 31 is a schematic sectional view of the circuit device according to the eighteenth embodiment of the present invention taken along a sectional line XXXII-XXXII shown in FIG. 30.
- It is a schematic plan view of a circuit device according to a first modification of the eighteenth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 34 is a schematic cross sectional view taken along a cross sectional line XXXIV-XXXIV shown in FIG. 33 of a circuit device according to a first modification example of the eighteenth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 34 is a schematic cross sectional view taken along a cross sectional line XXXV-XXXV shown in FIG. 33 of a circuit device according to a first modification of the eighteenth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 38 is a schematic plan view of a circuit device according to Embodiment 19 of the present invention.
- FIG. 37 is a schematic cross sectional view taken along a cross sectional line XXXVII-XXXVII shown in FIG. 36 of the circuit device according to Embodiment 19 of the present invention.
- FIG. 37 is a schematic cross sectional view taken along a cross sectional line XXXVIII-XXXVIII shown in FIG. 36 of the circuit device according to Embodiment 19 of the present invention.
- FIG. 40 is a schematic cross sectional view taken along a cross sectional line XL-XL shown in FIG. 39 of a circuit device according to a modification of the nineteenth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 40 is a schematic cross sectional view taken along a cross sectional line XLI-XLI shown in FIG. 39 of a circuit device according to a modification of the nineteenth embodiment of the present invention.
- It is a schematic plan view of a circuit device according to a twentieth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 43 is a schematic cross sectional view of the circuit device according to Embodiment 20 of the present invention taken along a cross sectional line XLIII-XLIII shown in FIG. 42.
- FIG. 43 is a schematic cross sectional view of the circuit device according to Embodiment 20 of the present invention taken along a cross sectional line XLIV-XLIV shown in FIG. 42.
- It is a schematic plan view of a circuit device according to a second modification of the twentieth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 46 is a schematic cross sectional view taken along a cross sectional line XLVI-XLVI shown in FIG. 45 of a circuit device according to a second modification of the twentieth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 46 is a schematic cross sectional view taken along a cross sectional line XLVII-XLVII shown in FIG. 45 of a circuit device according to a second modification of the twentieth embodiment of the present invention.
- Embodiment 1 FIG. With reference to FIG. 1, an example of a circuit configuration of the power conversion device 1 of the present embodiment will be described.
- the power conversion device 1 of the present embodiment may be a DC-DC converter for automobiles.
- the power conversion device 1 is connected to the input terminal 10, the inverter circuit 11 connected to the input terminal 10, the transformer 12 connected to the inverter circuit 11, the rectifier circuit 13 connected to the transformer 12, and the rectifier circuit 13. And a smoothing circuit 14 and an output terminal 17 connected to the smoothing circuit 14.
- the inverter circuit 11 includes primary side switching elements 11A, 11B, 11C, and 11D.
- the transformer 12 includes a primary side coil conductor 12A connected to the inverter circuit 11 and a secondary side coil conductor 12B magnetically coupled to the primary side coil conductor 12A. Secondary coil conductor 12 ⁇ / b> B is connected to rectifier circuit 13.
- the rectifier circuit 13 includes secondary side switching elements 13A, 13B, 13C, and 13D.
- the smoothing circuit 14 includes a smoothing coil 15 and a capacitor 16.
- the primary side switching elements 11A, 11B, 11C, 11D and the secondary side switching elements 13A, 13B, 13C, 13D may be, for example, MOSFETs (Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistors) or IGBTs (Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors). .
- the primary side switching elements 11A, 11B, 11C, 11D and the secondary side switching elements 13A, 13B, 13C, 13D are made of a semiconductor material such as silicon (Si), silicon carbide (SiC), or gallium nitride (GaN). It may be a semiconductor element.
- the power conversion device 1 converts a DC voltage of about 100 V to about 600 V input to the input terminal 10 into a DC voltage of about 12 V to about 16 V, and outputs the DC voltage from the output terminal 17. Also good. Specifically, a DC high voltage input to the input terminal 10 is converted into a first AC voltage by the inverter circuit 11. The first AC voltage is converted by the transformer 12 into a second AC voltage that is lower than the first AC voltage. The second AC voltage is rectified by the rectifier circuit 13. The smoothing circuit 14 smoothes the voltage output from the rectifying circuit 13 and outputs a low DC voltage to the output terminal 17.
- the circuit device 20 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
- the region including the smoothing coil 15 in the power conversion device 1 may be the circuit device 20 of the present embodiment.
- the circuit device 20 of the present embodiment may be a power component such as a transformer 12, a reactor or a motor, or an electromagnetic noise removing component using a ring-shaped ferrite core.
- the circuit device 20 according to the present embodiment mainly includes a core 30, a coil 38, and a first heat transfer member 40.
- the circuit device 20 according to the present embodiment may further include a first heat radiating member 29, a substrate 21, a first column 42, and a second column 52.
- the substrate 21 has a first main surface 22 and a second main surface 23 opposite to the first main surface 22.
- the substrate 21 may be a printed circuit board.
- the substrate 21 may be a single-sided wiring substrate in which the coil 38 is disposed on the first main surface 22.
- the substrate 21 may be a double-sided wiring substrate in which the coil 38 is disposed on the first main surface 22 and the second main surface 23.
- the substrate 21 may be a multilayer substrate including a multilayer coil 38 on the first main surface 22 and the second main surface 23 and inside the substrate 21.
- the substrate 21 may be a glass epoxy substrate such as an FR-4 substrate.
- the substrate 21 may have a plurality of through holes 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 that penetrate between the first main surface 22 and the second main surface.
- the through hole 24 receives the first leg portion 32 a of the second core portion 32.
- the through hole 25 receives the second leg portion 32 b of the second core portion 32.
- the through hole 26 receives the third leg portion 32 c of the second core portion 32.
- the through hole 27 receives the first support column 42.
- the through hole 28 receives the second support column 52.
- the substrate 21 may be supported above the first heat dissipation member 29 by the first support column 42 and the second support column 52.
- the substrate 21 may be supported above the first heat radiating member 29 by a post (not shown).
- the core 30 may have a top 33, a bottom 34 opposite to the top 33, and a side 35 between the top 33 and the bottom 34.
- the top 33 may be a flat surface extending along the first main surface 22 of the substrate 21.
- the bottom 34 may be a flat surface extending along the second main surface 23 of the substrate 21.
- the side portion 35 may be a side surface that connects the top portion 33 and the bottom portion 34.
- the core 30 may include a first core part 31 and a second core part 32.
- the first core portion 31 may be located below the second main surface 23 of the substrate 21.
- the second core portion 32 may be located above the first main surface 22 of the substrate 21.
- the first core portion 31 may be placed on the first heat radiating member 29.
- the second core part 32 may be disposed on the first core part 31.
- the core 30 may be an EI type core.
- the first core portion 31 may have an I shape, and the second core portion 32 may have an E shape.
- the core 30 may be an EE type core, a U type core, an EER type core, or an ER type core.
- the core 30 may be a ferrite core such as Mn—Zn ferrite or Ni—Zn ferrite, an amorphous core, or an iron dust core.
- the second core portion 32 may include a first leg portion 32a, a second leg portion 32b, and a third leg portion 32c.
- the second leg portion 32b may be positioned between the first leg portion 32a and the third leg portion 32c.
- the first leg portion 32a of the second core portion 32 may penetrate the through hole 24 from the first main surface 22 side.
- the second leg portion 32b of the second core portion 32 may penetrate the through hole 25 from the first main surface 22 side.
- the third leg portion 32c of the second core portion 32 may penetrate the through hole 26 from the first main surface 22 side.
- the core 30 includes a penetrating portion that penetrates between the first main surface 22 and the second main surface 23.
- the penetration part of the core 30 may include the second leg part 32 b of the second core part 32.
- the first leg portion 32 a and the third leg portion 32 c of the second core portion 32 may be in contact with the main surface of the first core portion 31.
- the second leg portion 32 b of the second core portion 32 may contact the main surface of the first core portion 31.
- the second leg portion 32b may have the same length as the first leg portion 32a and the third leg portion 32c, or may be shorter than the first leg portion 32a and the third leg portion 32c. You may have.
- the coil 38 is disposed on the first main surface 22 of the substrate 21.
- the coil 38 may be a thin film coil pattern.
- the coil 38 may be a thin conductor layer having a thickness of 100 ⁇ m, for example.
- the coil 38 may be a winding.
- a part of the coil 38 may be sandwiched between the first core part 31 and the second core part 32.
- the coil 38 is made of a material having an electrical resistivity lower than that of the substrate 21 and a thermal resistivity lower than that of the substrate 21.
- the coil 38 may be formed of a metal such as copper (Cu), gold (Au), copper (Cu) alloy, nickel (Ni) alloy, gold (Au) alloy, or silver (Ag) alloy.
- the coil 38 surrounds at least a part of the core 30.
- the coil 38 may surround the penetrating portion (second leg portion 32 b) of the core 30.
- the fact that the coil 38 surrounds at least a part of the core 30 means that the coil 38 is wound around at least a part of the core 30 by more than a half turn. In the present embodiment, the coil 38 is wound about one turn around the penetrating portion (second leg portion 32 b) of the core 30.
- the first heat transfer member 40 may be in surface contact with the core 30. Specifically, the first heat transfer member 40 may be in surface contact with the top 33 of the core 30.
- the first heat transfer member 40 is 5% or more, preferably 20% or more, more preferably 50% or more of the area of the surface of the core 30 (the top 33 of the core 30) facing the first heat transfer member 40. You may contact the core 30 in area.
- the first heat transfer member 40 may contact all of the surface of the core 30 (the top portion 33 of the core 30) that faces the first heat transfer member 40.
- the first heat transfer member 40 has an area larger than the smallest cross-sectional area among the cross-sectional areas of the first leg portion 32a, the second leg portion 32b, and the third leg portion 32c of the second core portion 32,
- the top portion 33 of the core 30 may be in surface contact.
- the cross-sectional areas of the first leg portion 32a, the second leg portion 32b, and the third leg portion 32c are the cross-sectional areas in a plane parallel to the plane where the first core portion 31 and the second core portion 32 are in contact with each other. Defined.
- the first heat transfer member 40 is made of copper (Cu), aluminum (Al), iron (Fe), iron (Fe) alloy such as SUS304, copper (Cu) alloy such as phosphor bronze, or aluminum (Al) such as ADC12. You may comprise metals, such as an alloy.
- the first heat transfer member 40 may be made of a resin material such as polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) or polyether ether ketone (PEEK) containing a heat conductive filler.
- PPS polyphenylene sulfide
- PEEK polyether ether ketone
- the first heat transfer member 40 has a thermal conductivity of 0.1 W / (m ⁇ K) or more, preferably 1.0 W / (m ⁇ K) or more, more preferably 10.0 W / (m ⁇ K) or more. You may have.
- the first heat transfer member 40 may have rigidity or flexibility.
- the first heat transfer member 40 may press the core 30. Specifically, the first heat transfer member 40 may press the second core portion 32 toward the first core portion 31. When fixing the first heat transfer member 40 to the first support column 42, the first heat transfer member 40 may press the core 30. When fixing the first heat transfer member 40 to the second support column 52, the first heat transfer member 40 may press the core 30. The first heat transfer member 40 may press the core 30 toward the first heat dissipation member 29. Therefore, the first heat transfer member 40 can position the core 30 with respect to the first heat radiating member 29.
- the first support post 42 may thermally and mechanically connect the first heat transfer member 40 to the first heat radiating member 29.
- the first heat transfer member 40 may be fixed to the first support column 42 using a first fixing member 43 such as a screw or a rivet.
- the first heat transfer member 40 may be fixed to the first support column 42 by a method such as adhesion, welding, or caulking without using the first fixing member 43.
- the first support column 42 may be fixed to the first heat dissipation member 29 through the through hole 27 of the substrate 21.
- the first support column 42 may support the substrate 21.
- the first support post 42 may be a separate member from the first heat dissipation member 29 or may be integrated with the first heat dissipation member 29.
- the first support post 42 may be made of metal.
- the first support column 42 may have a thermal conductivity larger than that of the substrate 21.
- the first support column 42 has a thermal conductivity of 0.1 W / (m ⁇ K) or more, preferably 1.0 W / (m ⁇ K) or more, more preferably 10.0 W / (m ⁇ K) or more. May be.
- the first support column 42 may have a thermal resistance lower than that of the first heat transfer member 40.
- the cross-sectional area of the first support column 42 in the plane orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the first support column 42 is larger than the cross-sectional area of the first heat transfer member 40 in the plane orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the first heat transfer member 40. May be.
- the second support column 52 may connect the first heat transfer member 40 to the first heat radiating member 29 thermally and mechanically.
- the first heat transfer member 40 may be fixed to the second support column 52 using a second fixing member 53 such as a screw or a rivet.
- the first heat transfer member 40 may be fixed to the second support column 52 by a method such as adhesion, welding, or caulking without using the second fixing member 53.
- the second support column 52 may pass through the through hole 28 of the substrate 21 and be fixed to the first heat dissipation member 29.
- the second support column 52 may support the substrate 21.
- the second support column 52 may be a separate member from the first heat radiating member 29 or may be integrated with the first heat radiating member 29.
- the second support column 52 may be made of metal.
- the second support column 52 may have a thermal conductivity larger than that of the substrate 21.
- the second support column 52 has a thermal conductivity of 0.1 W / (m ⁇ K) or more, preferably 1.0 W / (m ⁇ K) or more, more preferably 10.0 W / (m ⁇ K) or more. May be.
- the second support column 52 may have a thermal resistance lower than that of the first heat transfer member 40.
- the cross-sectional area of the second support column 52 in the plane orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the second support column 52 is larger than the cross-sectional area of the first heat transfer member 40 in the plane orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the first heat transfer member 40. May be. Any one of the first support column 42 and the second support column 52 may be omitted.
- the first support column 42 may be disposed around the core 30.
- the first support column 42 can shield the magnetic flux leaking from the coil 38. Therefore, the 1st support
- the second support column 52 may be disposed around the core 30.
- the second support column 52 can shield the magnetic flux leaking from the coil 38. Therefore, the 2nd support
- the first support column 42 and the second support column 52 are arranged around the core 30. Therefore, the first support column 42 and the second support column 52 indicate that the core 30 is displaced in a plane substantially parallel to the first main surface 22 of the substrate 21 due to vibration or impact applied to the circuit device 20. Can be suppressed.
- the first support column 42 and the second support column 52 have the core 30 in a plane substantially parallel to a plane in contact with the first core unit 31 and the second core unit 32 by vibration or impact applied to the circuit device 20. Displacement can be suppressed.
- the first support column 42 and the second support column 52 are cores in a plane that intersects the direction in which the first support column 42 extends and the direction in which the second support column 52 extend due to vibration or impact applied to the circuit device 20. The displacement of 30 can be suppressed.
- the first support column 42 and the second support column 52 may have a polygonal column shape such as a triangular column or a quadrangular column, or may have a columnar or elliptical column shape.
- the cross section of the first column 42 perpendicular to the extending direction of the first column 42 may have a complicated shape such as an L shape.
- the cross section of the second column 52 perpendicular to the extending direction of the second column 52 may have a complicated shape such as an L shape.
- the first support column 42 and the second support column 52 having a complicated shape are connected to the core 30 when the core 30 is displaced in the direction along the first main surface 22 of the substrate 21 by vibration or impact applied to the circuit device 20. The surface to contact can be increased. Therefore, the first support column 42 and the second support column 52 having complicated shapes can further suppress the displacement of the core 30 due to vibration or impact applied to the circuit device 20.
- the first heat transfer member 40 may be thermally connected to the first heat radiating member 29. Specifically, the first heat transfer member 40 may be thermally and mechanically connected to the first heat radiating member 29 by the first column 42 and the second column 52.
- the first heat radiating member 29 may constitute a part of the casing of the power conversion device 1 that houses the core 30, the coil 38, and the first heat transfer member 40.
- the first heat dissipation member 29 may be a support member that supports the core 30.
- the first heat radiating member 29 may be in surface contact with the bottom 34 of the core 30. Therefore, the heat generated in the core 30 can be transmitted to the first heat radiating member 29 with a low thermal resistance.
- the first heat radiating member 29 may be a heat sink.
- the first heat radiating member 29 may be made of a metal material such as iron (Fe), aluminum (Al), iron (Fe) alloy, or aluminum (Al) alloy.
- the first heat radiating member 29 has a thermal conductivity of 0.1 W / (m ⁇ K) or more, preferably 1.0 W / (m ⁇ K) or more, more preferably 10.0 W / (m ⁇ K) or more. You may have.
- the first heat radiating member 29 may be preferably made of a high heat conductive material such as aluminum (Al) or an aluminum (Al) alloy.
- the first heat radiating member 29 may be grounded.
- the circuit device 20 and the power conversion device 1 of the present embodiment include a core 30, a coil 38 that surrounds at least a part of the core 30, and a first heat transfer member 40 that is in surface contact with the core 30. Therefore, the first heat transfer member 40 contacts the core 30 with a larger area, and the thermal resistance between the first heat transfer member 40 and the core 30 can be reduced.
- the heat generated in the core 30 during the operation of the circuit device 20 and the power conversion device 1 can be dissipated to the first heat transfer member 40 in surface contact with the core 30 with a lower thermal resistance. According to the circuit device 20 and the power conversion device 1 of the present embodiment, the temperature rise of the core 30 can be suppressed.
- the circuit device 20 and the power conversion device 1 may further include a first heat radiating member 29 that is thermally connected to the first heat transfer member 40. Heat generated in the core 30 during the operation of the circuit device 20 and the power conversion device 1 is transferred to the first heat radiating member 29 with a lower thermal resistance via the first heat transfer member 40 in surface contact with the core 30. Can be done. According to the circuit device 20 and the power conversion device 1 of the present embodiment, the temperature rise of the core 30 can be suppressed.
- the first heat transfer member 40 may press the core 30. Therefore, the first heat transfer member 40 can reliably contact the core 30 over a wide area. According to the circuit device 20 and the power conversion device 1 of the present embodiment, the temperature increase of the core 30 can be more reliably suppressed, and the first heat transfer member 40 causes the core 30 to be the first heat dissipation member 29. Can be positioned.
- the top 33 of the core 30 is in surface contact with the first heat transfer member 40, and the bottom 34 of the core 30 is in surface contact with the first heat dissipation member 29. Also good.
- the first heat transfer member 40 is in surface contact with the top 33 of the core 30. Therefore, the first heat transfer member 40 contacts the top 33 of the core 30 with a larger area, and the thermal resistance between the first heat transfer member 40 and the top 33 of the core 30 can be reduced.
- the first heat radiating member 29 is in surface contact with the bottom 34 of the core 30.
- the first heat radiating member 29 comes into contact with the bottom portion 34 of the core 30 with a larger area, and the thermal resistance between the first heat radiating member 29 and the bottom portion 34 of the core 30 can be reduced.
- the heat generated in the core 30 during the operation of the circuit device 20 and the power conversion device 1 passes through the top 33 of the core 30, the first heat transfer member 40, and the bottom 34 of the core 30 with a lower thermal resistance, and the first The heat radiating member 29 can be transmitted. According to the circuit device 20 and the power conversion device 1 of the present embodiment, the temperature increase of the core 30 can be further suppressed.
- the circuit device 20 and the power conversion device 1 may include a first support column 42 that thermally and mechanically connects the first heat transfer member 40 to the first heat dissipation member 29. Heat generated in the core 30 during the operation of the circuit device 20 and the power conversion device 1 is transferred to the first heat radiating member 29 with a lower thermal resistance via the first heat transfer member 40 and the first support column 42. Can be done. Further, the heat generated in the core 30 during the operation of the circuit device 20 and the power conversion device 1 is dissipated from the surface of the first support column 42 to the surrounding atmosphere. Therefore, according to the circuit device 20 and the power conversion device 1 of the present embodiment, the temperature increase of the core 30 can be further suppressed.
- the circuit device 20 and the power conversion device 1 may further include a second support column 52 that thermally and mechanically connects the first heat transfer member 40 to the first heat dissipation member 29.
- the heat generated in the core 30 during the operation of the circuit device 20 and the power conversion device 1 passes through the first heat transfer member 40, the first column 42, and the second column 52 with a lower thermal resistance, The heat radiating member 29 can be transmitted. Further, heat generated in the core 30 during the operation of the circuit device 20 and the power conversion device 1 is dissipated into the surrounding atmosphere from the surface of the second column 52 in addition to the surface of the first column 42. Therefore, according to the circuit device 20 and the power conversion device 1 of the present embodiment, the temperature increase of the core 30 can be further suppressed.
- FIG. A circuit device 20a according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
- the circuit device 20a of the present embodiment has the same configuration as that of the circuit device 20 of the first embodiment, but differs mainly in the following points.
- the circuit device 20a includes an elastic member 50.
- the elastic member 50 may be a leaf spring having a bent portion.
- the elastic member 50 presses the first heat transfer member 40 toward the core 30.
- the elastic member 50 may press the first heat transfer member 40 and the core 30 toward the first heat radiating member 29.
- the elastic member 50 may be in line contact with the first heat transfer member 40.
- the elastic member 50 may be in line contact with the first heat transfer member 40 at the bent portion.
- the elastic member 50 is attached to the second support column 52 in a deformed state so as to generate a force that presses the first heat transfer member 40 toward the core 30.
- the elastic member 50 may be fixed to the second support column 52 using a second fixing member 53 such as a screw or a rivet.
- the elastic member 50 may be attached to the second support column 52 by a method such as adhesion, welding, or caulking without using the second fixing member 53.
- the elastic member 50 may be made of an iron (Fe) alloy such as SUS304, a copper (Cu) alloy such as phosphor bronze, or a rubber material such as urethane or silicone.
- the elastic member 50 has a second thermal conductivity of 0.1 W / (m ⁇ K) or more, preferably 1.0 W / (m ⁇ K) or more, more preferably 10.0 W / (m ⁇ K) or more.
- the heat transfer member may be used.
- the first heat transfer member 40 may have a lower thermal resistance than the elastic member 50.
- the cross-sectional area of the first heat transfer member 40 in the plane orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the first heat transfer member 40 may be larger than the cross-sectional area of the elastic member 50 in the plane orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the elastic member 50.
- the cross-sectional area of the first heat transfer member 40 may be twice or more, preferably 5 times or more, more preferably 10 times or more of the cross-sectional area of the elastic member 50.
- the first support column 42 and the second support column 52 may have a thermal resistance lower than that of the elastic member 50.
- the cross-sectional area of the first support column 42 in the plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the first support column 42 may be larger than the cross-sectional area of the elastic member 50 in the plane orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the elastic member 50.
- the cross-sectional area of the first support column 42 may be 2 times or more, preferably 5 times or more, more preferably 10 times or more of the cross-sectional area of the elastic member 50.
- the cross-sectional area of the second support column 52 in the plane orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the second support column 52 may be larger than the cross-sectional area of the elastic member 50 in the plane orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the elastic member 50.
- the cross-sectional area of the second support column 52 may be twice or more than that of the elastic member 50, preferably 5 times or more, and more preferably 10 times or more.
- the effect of the circuit device 20a of the present embodiment will be described.
- the circuit device 20a of the present embodiment has the same effects as the circuit device 20 of the first embodiment, but differs mainly in the following points.
- the circuit device 20a of the present embodiment may include an elastic member 50 that presses the first heat transfer member 40 toward the core 30.
- the elastic member 50 enables the first heat transfer member 40 to reliably contact the core 30 over a large area. According to the circuit device 20a of the present embodiment, the temperature increase of the core 30 can be more reliably suppressed.
- the circuit device 20a of the present embodiment may include an elastic member 50 that presses the first heat transfer member 40 and the core 30 toward the first heat dissipation member 29.
- the core 30 is pressed and fixed to the first heat radiating member 29 by the elastic member 50. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the core 30 from being displaced and damaged when an impact and vibration are applied to the circuit device 20a.
- the elastic member 50 may be a second heat transfer member.
- the elastic member 50 may be thermally connected to the first heat radiating member 29. Heat generated in the core 30 during the operation of the circuit device 20 a can be transmitted to the first heat radiating member 29 through the elastic member 50 that is the second heat transfer member in addition to the first heat transfer member 40. According to the circuit device 20a of the present embodiment, the temperature increase of the core 30 can be further suppressed.
- the circuit device 20a of the present embodiment may include a first support column 42 and a second support column 52.
- the first support column 42 may thermally and mechanically connect the first heat transfer member 40 to the first heat dissipation member 29.
- the second support column 52 may connect the elastic member 50 to the first heat radiating member 29 thermally and mechanically.
- the heat generated in the core 30 during the operation of the circuit device 20a is added to the first heat radiating member 29 via the elastic member 50 and the second column 52 in addition to the first heat transfer member 40 and the first column 42. Can be communicated to.
- the temperature increase of the core 30 can be further suppressed.
- FIG. 7 a circuit device 20b according to the third embodiment will be described.
- the circuit device 20b according to the present embodiment has the same configuration as the circuit device 20a according to the second embodiment and has the same effects, but mainly differs in the following points.
- the circuit device 20b includes a first support column 42 that thermally and mechanically connects the first heat transfer member 40 to the first heat dissipation member 29.
- the elastic member 50 is thermally and mechanically connected to the first support column 42.
- the elastic member 50 is also attached to the first support column 42. Therefore, in the circuit device 20b of the present embodiment, the second support column 52, the second fixing member 53, and the through hole 28 of the circuit device 20a of the second embodiment can be omitted. According to the circuit device 20b of the present embodiment, the number of parts of the circuit device 20b can be reduced, and the circuit device 20b can be downsized.
- FIG. A circuit device 20c according to the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
- the circuit device 20c according to the present embodiment has the same configuration as the circuit device 20a according to the second embodiment and has the same effects, but mainly differs in the following points.
- the second core portion 32 having the E shape is placed on the first heat radiating member 29, and the first core portion 31 having the I shape is the second core portion 32. Is placed on top.
- the through hole 24 receives the first support column 42 in addition to the first leg portion 32 a of the second core portion 32.
- the through hole 26 receives the second support column 52 in addition to the third leg portion 32 c of the second core portion 32.
- the substrate 21 does not have the through holes 27 and 28.
- the first support column 42 and the second support column 52 position the core 30. Specifically, the first support column 42 and the second support column 52 may contact the side portion 35 of the core 30 to position the core 30.
- the first support column 42 and the second support column 52 may contact the first core portion 31 at the side portion 35 of the core 30.
- the first support column 42 and the second support column 52 may be in contact with the second core portion 32 at the side portion 35 of the core 30.
- the first support column 42 and the second support column 52 can position the core 30 (for example, the first core portion 31) in a plane where the core 30 and the first heat transfer member 40 are in contact with each other.
- the first support column 42 and the second support column 52 have a core 30 (for example, the first core) in a plane orthogonal to the direction in which the first support column 42 extends and the direction in which the second support column 52 extends. Part 31) can be positioned.
- the first support column 42 and the second support column 52 can position the core 30 (for example, the first core portion 31) in a plane substantially parallel to the first main surface 22 of the substrate 21. .
- the first support column 42 and the second support column 52 are formed in the core 30 (for example, the first core unit) in a plane substantially parallel to a plane in which the first core unit 31 and the second core unit 32 are in contact with each other. 31) can be positioned.
- the first heat transfer member 40 is thermally and mechanically connected to the first heat radiating member 29, and the elastic member 50 is connected to the first heat radiating member 29.
- a second strut 52 that is thermally and mechanically connected.
- the first support column 42 and the second support column 52 position the core 30. Therefore, according to the circuit device 20c of the present embodiment, the core 30 can be positioned without increasing the number of parts.
- the first support column 42 and the second support column 52 may contact the side portion 35 of the core 30. Therefore, the heat generated in the core 30 during the operation of the circuit device 20c is transferred to the first heat radiating member 29 with a lower thermal resistance via the first support column 42 and the second support column 52 that are in contact with the core 30. Can be done.
- Embodiment 5 FIG. With reference to FIG. 9, a circuit device 20d according to the fifth embodiment will be described.
- the circuit device 20d according to the present embodiment has the same configuration as the circuit device 20a according to the second embodiment and has the same effects, but mainly differs in the following points.
- the circuit device 20 d includes a cover 60 above the top 33 of the core 30.
- the cover 60 may press the elastic member 50 toward the core 30.
- the elastic member 50 is disposed between the first heat transfer member 40 and the cover 60.
- the cover 60 may contact the elastic member 50.
- the cover 60 may contact the bent portion of the elastic member 50.
- the cover 60 may constitute a part of a housing of the power conversion device 1 (see FIG. 1) that houses the core 30, the coil 38, and the first heat transfer member 40.
- the cover 60 may be a second heat radiating member.
- the cover 60 may be made of a metal material such as copper (Cu), iron (Fe), aluminum (Al), copper (Cu) alloy, iron (Fe) alloy, or aluminum (Al) alloy.
- the cover 60 may have a thermal conductivity of 0.1 W / (m ⁇ K) or more, preferably 1.0 W / (m ⁇ K) or more, more preferably 10.0 W / (m ⁇ K) or more. Good.
- the cover 60 may preferably be composed of a high thermal conductivity material such as aluminum (Al) or an aluminum (Al) alloy.
- the cover 60 may be supported by the first support column 42 and the second support column 52.
- the cover 60 may be supported by a post (not shown).
- the circuit device 20d of the present embodiment may include a cover 60 that presses the elastic member 50 toward the core 30.
- the cover 60 can increase the force with which the elastic member 50 presses the first heat transfer member 40. Therefore, the cover 60 enables the first heat transfer member 40 to reliably contact the core 30 over a wide area. According to the circuit device 20d of the present embodiment, the temperature increase of the core 30 can be more reliably suppressed.
- the cover 60 presses the elastic member 50 against the first heat transfer member 40 with a stronger force. Therefore, the cover 60 enables the elastic member 50 to reliably contact the first heat transfer member 40.
- the heat generated in the core 30 during the operation of the circuit device 20d can be transmitted to the first heat radiating member 29 via the elastic member 50 as the second heat transfer member in addition to the first heat transfer member 40. According to the circuit device 20d of the present embodiment, the temperature rise of the core 30 can be further suppressed.
- the cover 60 is in contact with the elastic member 50, and the elastic member 50 is in contact with the first heat transfer member 40. Therefore, heat generated in the core 30 during the operation of the circuit device 20 d can be transmitted to the cover 60 in addition to the first heat dissipation member 29. According to the circuit device 20d of the present embodiment, the temperature rise of the core 30 can be further suppressed.
- the cover 60 may be a second heat radiating member.
- the heat generated in the core 30 during the operation of the circuit device 20d can be dissipated into the surrounding atmosphere from the cover 60, which is the second heat radiating member, in addition to the first heat radiating member 29.
- the temperature rise of the core 30 can be further suppressed.
- FIG. 6 A circuit device 20e according to the sixth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
- the circuit device 20e according to the present embodiment has the same configuration as the circuit device 20a according to the second embodiment and has the same effects, but mainly differs in the following points.
- the first support post 42e has an end portion 44e that is thermally and mechanically connected to the first heat transfer member 40e.
- the end portion 44 e of the first support post 42 e is closer to the first heat dissipation member 29 than the top portion 33 of the core 30.
- the first support post 42 e may be lower than the top 33 of the core 30.
- the first heat transfer member 40e is connected to the top 33 of the core 30 in the first heat transfer member 40e. You may have at least 1 bending part between the part which contact
- the end portion 44e of the first support post 42e is closer to the first heat radiating member 29 than the top portion 33 of the core 30. Therefore, the length of the heat radiation path from the core 30 to the first heat radiation member 29 including the first heat transfer member 40 and the first support post 42e can be reduced, and the heat resistance of the heat radiation path can be reduced. According to the circuit device 20e of the present embodiment, the temperature rise of the core 30 can be further suppressed.
- FIG. 7 A circuit device 20f according to the seventh embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
- the circuit device 20f according to the present embodiment has the same configuration as the circuit device 20d according to the fifth embodiment and has the same effects, but mainly differs in the following points.
- the first support post 42f has an end 44f that is thermally and mechanically connected to the first heat transfer member 40f.
- the end 44 f of the first support post 42 f is farther from the first heat dissipation member 29 than the top 33 of the core 30.
- the first support post 42 f may be higher than the top 33 of the core 30.
- the first heat transfer member 40f is connected to the top 33 of the core 30 in the first heat transfer member 40f. You may have at least 1 bending part between the part which contact
- the end portion 44f of the first support post 42f is farther from the first heat radiating member 29 than the top portion 33 of the core 30. Therefore, the first support post 42f of the present embodiment has a larger surface area than the first support post 42 of the fifth embodiment.
- the heat generated in the core 30 can be dissipated from the large surface of the first support post 42 to the surrounding atmosphere. According to the circuit device 20f of the present embodiment, the temperature increase of the core 30 can be further suppressed.
- the first support post 42f of the present embodiment is the first support of the fifth embodiment. It is higher than the column 42. Therefore, the first support post 42f of the present embodiment can further shield the magnetic flux leaking from the coil 38 than the first support post 42 of the fifth embodiment. According to the circuit device 20f of the present embodiment, the influence of electromagnetic noise on other electronic components can be further suppressed.
- the elastic member 50 may be omitted as in the circuit device 20 of the first embodiment.
- the cover 60 may be omitted. According to the circuit devices of these modified examples of the present embodiment, the number of parts of the circuit device can be reduced and the circuit device can be miniaturized.
- FIG. 8 A circuit device 20g according to the eighth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
- the circuit device 20g according to the present embodiment has the same configuration as the circuit device 20f according to the seventh embodiment and has the same effects, but mainly differs in the following points.
- the first heat transfer member 40f is sandwiched between the end portion 44g of the first support post 42g and the cover 60.
- the first heat transfer member 40 f is in surface contact with the cover 60. Therefore, the heat generated in the core 30 during the operation of the circuit device 20 g can be transmitted to the cover 60 with a low thermal resistance in addition to the first heat radiating member 29. According to the circuit device 20g of the present embodiment, the temperature increase of the core 30 can be further suppressed.
- the first heat transfer member 40f is sandwiched between the end portion 44g of the first support post 42g and the cover 60, and thus the first heat transfer member 40f of the circuit device 20f of the seventh embodiment.
- the fixing member 43 may be omitted. According to the circuit device 20g of the present embodiment, the number of parts of the circuit device 20g can be reduced.
- the elastic member 50 may be omitted as in the circuit device 20 of the first embodiment. According to the circuit device of the modification of the present embodiment, the number of parts of the circuit device can be reduced and the circuit device can be miniaturized.
- Embodiment 9 FIG. With reference to FIG. 13, a circuit device 20h according to the ninth embodiment will be described.
- the circuit device 20h according to the present embodiment has the same configuration as the circuit device 20b according to the third embodiment and has the same effects, but is mainly different in the following points.
- the circuit device 20 h according to the present embodiment includes a cover 60 on the top 33 of the core 30.
- the cover 60 presses the elastic member 50 toward the core 30.
- the cover 60 of the present embodiment has the same configuration as that of the cover 60 of the fifth embodiment, and has the same effect.
- the first heat transfer member 40h may be in surface contact with the side portion 35 of the core 30.
- the first heat transfer member 40h may have a protruding portion 41h that protrudes toward the core 30 side.
- the protruding portion 41 h of the first heat transfer member 40 h may be in surface contact with the side portion 35 of the core 30.
- the first heat transfer member 40h may be formed of an elastic body.
- a portion excluding the end portion of the first heat transfer member 40h may be configured by a rigid body, and the end portion of the first heat transfer member 40h may be configured by an elastic body.
- the first heat transfer member 40h may be deformed by being pressed by the elastic member 50, and the protrusion 41h may be formed.
- the material of the elastic body may be urethane or silicone, for example.
- the elastic body may have a thermal conductivity of 0.1 W / (m ⁇ K) or more, preferably 1.0 W / (m ⁇ K) or more, more preferably 10.0 W / (m ⁇ K) or more. Good.
- the first heat transfer member 40h is in surface contact with the side portion 35 of the core 30 in addition to the top portion 33 of the core 30. Since the first heat transfer member 40h contacts the core 30 over a larger area, the thermal resistance between the core 30 and the first heat transfer member 40h can be reduced. According to the circuit device 20h of the present embodiment, the temperature rise of the core 30 can be further suppressed.
- the first heat transfer member 40h faces the side portion 35 of the core 30 (for example, the side portion of the second core portion 32) in addition to the top portion 33 of the core 30. Contact. Therefore, in the direction of the normal of the surface where the first heat transfer member 40h and the side portion 35 of the core 30 (for example, the side portion of the second core portion 32) contact, the core 30 (for example, the second core portion). 32) can be positioned.
- the protrusion 41h of the first heat transfer member 40h includes the protrusion 41h of the first heat transfer member 40h and the side portion 35 of the core 30 (for example, the side portion of the second core portion 32). You may position the core 30 (for example, 2nd core part 32) in the direction of the normal line of the surface which touches.
- the second core portion 32 is placed on the first heat radiating member 29, and the first core portion 31 is placed on the second core portion 32.
- the first heat transfer member 40 h is in surface contact with the side portion 35 of the core 30 (for example, the side portion of the first core portion 31) in addition to the top portion 33 of the core 30. Therefore, in the direction of the normal of the surface where the first heat transfer member 40h and the side portion 35 of the core 30 (for example, the side portion of the first core portion 31) are in contact, the first heat transfer member 40h 30 (for example, the first core portion 31) can be positioned.
- the protrusion 41h of the first heat transfer member 40h includes the protrusion 41h of the first heat transfer member 40h and the side portion 35 of the core 30 (for example, the side portion of the first core portion 31). You may position the core 30 (for example, 1st core part 31) in the direction of the normal line of the surface which touches.
- the cover 60 may be omitted.
- the circuit device of the modification of the present embodiment the number of parts of the circuit device can be reduced and the circuit device can be miniaturized.
- the circuit device of still another modified example of the present embodiment further includes a second support column 52, and the first heat transfer member 40h includes the first heat transfer member 40h.
- the second support 52 is also attached, and the elastic member 50 may be omitted.
- FIG. 15 a circuit device 20j according to the tenth embodiment will be described.
- the circuit device 20j according to the present embodiment has the same configuration as the circuit device 20d according to the fifth embodiment and has the same effects, but mainly differs in the following points.
- the elastic member 50 is attached to the cover 60.
- the elastic member 50 presses the first heat transfer member 40 toward the core 30.
- the elastic member 50 may press the first heat transfer member 40 and the core 30 toward the first heat radiating member 29.
- the elastic member 50 may be attached to the cover 60 in a deformed state so that a force for pressing the first heat transfer member 40 toward the core 30 is generated.
- the cover 60 may press the elastic member 50 toward the first heat transfer member 40 and the core 30.
- the elastic member 50 may be attached to the cover 60 using a third fixing member 62 such as a screw or a rivet.
- the elastic member 50 may be fixed to the cover 60 by a method such as adhesion, welding, or caulking without using the third fixing member 62.
- the circuit device 20j of the present embodiment since the elastic member 50 is attached to the cover 60, the second support column 52, the second fixing member 53, and the through hole 28 of the circuit device 20d of the fifth embodiment are omitted. obtain. According to the circuit device 20j of the present embodiment, the number of parts of the circuit device 20j can be reduced, and the circuit device 20j can be downsized.
- the elastic member 50k is a coil spring.
- the cover 60 may press the elastic member 50k, which is a coil spring, toward the first heat transfer member 40 and the core 30.
- the elastic member 50k that is a coil spring may be formed of, for example, an iron (Fe) alloy such as SUS304 or a copper (Cu) alloy such as phosphor bronze.
- the elastic member 50k may be attached to the cover 60 using a method such as adhesion, welding, or caulking.
- the elastic member 50k may be attached to a protrusion (not shown) provided on the cover 60.
- the circuit device 20k according to the modification of the present embodiment may include one or more elastic members 50k.
- the load applied to one of the plurality of elastic members 50k can be reduced. Therefore, a material having low rigidity and high thermal conductivity can be used as the material of the elastic member 50k.
- the contact area between the plurality of elastic members 50k and the first heat transfer member 40 increases, and the heat generated in the core 30 during the operation of the circuit device 20k has a lower thermal resistance. Then, it can be transmitted to the cover 60. Therefore, the temperature increase of the core 30 can be further suppressed as the number of the elastic members 50k increases.
- the elastic member 50k is a coil spring. Therefore, the size of the elastic member 50k along the plane where the first heat transfer member 40 and the elastic member 50k are in contact with each other can be reduced, and the circuit device 20k can be downsized. Moreover, since the elastic member 50k which is a coil spring can be easily obtained on the market, the cost of the circuit device 20k can be reduced.
- FIG. A circuit device 20l according to the eleventh embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
- the circuit device 20l of the present embodiment has the same configuration as the circuit device 20j of the tenth embodiment and has the same effects, but mainly differs in the following points.
- the elastic member 50l is integrated with the cover 60.
- the elastic member 50l is made of a metal material such as copper (Cu), iron (Fe), aluminum (Al), copper (Cu) alloy, iron (Fe) alloy, or aluminum (Al) alloy. May be.
- the elastic member 50l has a thermal conductivity of 0.1 W / (m ⁇ K) or more, preferably 1.0 W / (m ⁇ K) or more, more preferably 10.0 W / (m ⁇ K) or more. Also good.
- the cover 60 may have an opening 60l.
- the third fixing member 62 of the circuit device 20j of the tenth embodiment can be omitted. According to the circuit device 20l of the present embodiment, the number of parts of the circuit device 20l can be reduced, and the circuit device 20l can be downsized.
- the cover 60 has an opening 60l. Therefore, the heat generated in the core 30 during the operation of the circuit device 20l can be dissipated from the opening 60l to the outside of the circuit device 20l. According to the circuit device 20l of the present embodiment, the temperature rise of the core 30 can be further suppressed.
- FIG. A circuit device 20m according to the twelfth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
- the circuit device 20m of the present embodiment has the same configuration as the circuit device 20j of the tenth embodiment and has the same effects, but mainly differs in the following points.
- the elastic member 50m may be an elastic plate.
- the elastic member 50m that is an elastic plate may be made of a rubber material such as urethane or silicone, for example.
- the elastic member 50 has a second thermal conductivity of 0.1 W / (m ⁇ K) or more, preferably 1.0 W / (m ⁇ K) or more, more preferably 10.0 W / (m ⁇ K) or more.
- the heat transfer member may be used.
- the elastic member 50m may be sandwiched between the cover 60 and the first heat transfer member 40.
- the elastic member 50m may be thinner than the first heat transfer member 40.
- the elastic member 50m has a surface area of 5% or more, preferably 20% or more, more preferably 50% or more, of the surface area of the first heat transfer member 40 facing the elastic member 50m. You may touch.
- the elastic member 50m may be in contact with the surface of the first heat transfer member 40 facing the elastic member 50m with the same area as the contact area between the top 33 of the core 30 and the first heat transfer member 40.
- the elastic member 50m may contact the first heat transfer member 40 over the entire surface of the elastic member 50m facing the first heat transfer member 40.
- the elastic member 50m has an area larger than the smallest cross-sectional area of the first leg portion 32a, the second leg portion 32b, and the third leg portion 32c of the second core portion 32, and the elastic member 50m You may contact the surface of the 1st heat-transfer member 40 which opposes.
- the cross-sectional areas of the first leg portion 32a, the second leg portion 32b, and the third leg portion 32c are the cross-sectional areas in a plane parallel to the plane where the first core portion 31 and the second core portion 32 are in contact with each other. Defined.
- the elastic member 50m may be in surface contact with the cover 60.
- the elastic member 50m may contact the cover 60 over the entire surface of the elastic member 50m facing the cover 60.
- the cover 60 may press the elastic member 50m toward the first heat transfer member 40 and the core 30.
- An uneven structure (not shown) may be formed on the surface of the elastic member 50 m facing the cover 60. This uneven structure further increases the contact area between the elastic member 50m and the cover 60, and the thermal resistance between the elastic member 50m and the first heat transfer member 40 can be reduced.
- the elastic member 50m is an elastic plate.
- the elastic member 50m can press the first heat transfer member 40 against the core 30 with a uniform pressure over a wide area. Therefore, the elastic member 50m can reduce the thermal resistance between the core 30 and the first heat transfer member 40. According to the circuit device 20m of the present embodiment, the temperature rise of the core 30 can be further suppressed.
- the elastic member 50m is an elastic plate. Since the elastic member 50m contacts the first heat transfer member 40 over a larger area, the thermal resistance between the elastic member 50m and the first heat transfer member 40m can be reduced. Therefore, the heat generated in the core 30 during the operation of the circuit device 20 m can be transferred to the cover 60 with a lower thermal resistance in addition to the first heat radiating member 29. According to the circuit device 20m of the present embodiment, the temperature rise of the core 30 can be further suppressed.
- the elastic member 50m is sandwiched between the cover 60 and the first heat transfer member 40. Therefore, in the circuit device 20m of the present embodiment, the third fixing member 62 in the circuit device 20j of the tenth embodiment can be omitted. According to the circuit device 20m of the present embodiment, the number of parts of the circuit device 20m can be reduced, and the circuit device 20m can be downsized.
- FIG. 13 A circuit device 20n according to the thirteenth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
- the circuit device 20n according to the present embodiment has the same configuration as the circuit device 20m according to the twelfth embodiment and has the same effects, but mainly differs in the following points.
- the first heat transfer member 40n has at least one of a hole 45n and a notch.
- the holes 45n and the cutouts may penetrate the first heat transfer member 40n or may be recesses that do not reach the surface of the first heat transfer member 40n on the core 30 side.
- the first heat transfer member 40n may be a rigid body.
- the elastic member 50n enters at least one of the hole 45n and the notch, and contacts the first heat transfer member 40n at the hole 45n and the notch.
- the elastic member 50n may have a protruding portion 51n protruding toward the core 30 side.
- the protrusion 51n of the elastic member 50n may be in surface contact with the surface of the hole 45n of the first heat transfer member 40n.
- the protrusion 51n of the elastic member 50n may be in surface contact with the top 33 of the core 30.
- the protrusion 51n may be formed by the elastic member 50n being pressed and deformed by the cover 60.
- the first heat transfer member 40n has at least one of a hole 45n and a notch.
- the elastic member 50n is in contact with the first heat transfer member 40n at the hole 45n and the notch. Since the elastic member 50n is in contact with the first heat transfer member 40n over a larger area, the thermal resistance between the elastic member 50n and the first heat transfer member 40n can be reduced. Therefore, the heat generated in the core 30 during the operation of the circuit device 20n can be transmitted to the cover 60 with a lower thermal resistance in addition to the first heat dissipation member 29. According to the circuit device 20n of the present embodiment, the temperature rise of the core 30 can be further suppressed.
- the first heat transfer member 40n has at least one of a hole 45n and a notch.
- the elastic member 50n is in contact with the first heat transfer member 40n at the hole 45n and the notch. Therefore, in the plane where the elastic member 50n and the first heat transfer member 40n are in contact (excluding the plane where at least one of the hole 45n and the notch of the first heat transfer member 40n and the protrusion 51n of the elastic member 50n are in contact).
- the elastic member 50n can position the first heat transfer member 40n.
- the protrusion 51n of the elastic member 50n connects the first heat transfer member 40n. Can be positioned.
- FIG. 14 A circuit device 20p according to the fourteenth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
- the circuit device 20p of the present embodiment has the same configuration as the circuit device 20m of the twelfth embodiment and has the same effects, but mainly differs in the following points.
- the second core portion 32 is placed on the first heat radiating member 29 and the first core portion 31 is the second one, as in the circuit device 20c of the fourth embodiment. It is arrange
- the elastic member 50p is in surface contact with the side portion 35 of the core 30.
- the elastic member 50 p may be in surface contact with the side surface of the first core portion 31.
- the elastic member 50p may be in surface contact with the side surface 45 of the first heat transfer member 40.
- the elastic member 50p may have a protruding portion 51p that protrudes toward the core 30 side.
- the protruding portion 51p of the elastic member 50p may be in surface contact with the side surface 45 of the first heat transfer member 40.
- the protruding portion 51p of the elastic member 50p is in surface contact with the side portion 35 of the core 30.
- the protruding portion 51 p of the elastic member 50 p may be in surface contact with the side surface of the first core portion 31.
- the protrusion 51p may be formed by the elastic member 50p being pressed by the cover 60 and deformed.
- the elastic member 50p is in surface contact with the side portion 35 of the core 30 (side surface of the first core portion 31). Therefore, the thermal resistance between the core 30 and the elastic member 50p can be reduced. According to the circuit device 20p of the present embodiment, the temperature increase of the core 30 can be further suppressed.
- the elastic member 50p may be in surface contact with the side surface 45 of the first heat transfer member 40. Since the elastic member 50p contacts the first heat transfer member 40 in a wider area, the thermal resistance between the elastic member 50p and the first heat transfer member 40 can be reduced. According to the circuit device 20p of the present embodiment, the temperature increase of the core 30 can be further suppressed.
- the elastic member 50p is in surface contact with the side portion 35 of the core 30 (for example, the side surface of the first core portion 31). Therefore, the elastic member 50p can position the core 30 (for example, the 1st core part 31) along the direction orthogonal to the side part 35 of the core 30.
- the protruding portion 51p of the elastic member 50p may position the core 30 (for example, the first core portion 31) as described above.
- the elastic member 50p may be in surface contact with the side surface 45 of the first heat transfer member 40. Therefore, in the plane where the elastic member 50p and the first heat transfer member 40 are in contact (excluding the plane where the side surface 45 of the first heat transfer member 40 and the protruding portion 51p of the elastic member 50p are in contact), the elastic member 50p. Can position the first heat transfer member 40.
- the protrusion 51p of the elastic member 50p can position the first heat transfer member 40 in the normal direction of the plane where the side surface 45 of the first heat transfer member 40 contacts the protrusion 51p of the elastic member 50p. .
- FIG. 15 A circuit device 20q according to the fifteenth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
- the circuit device 20q according to the present embodiment has the same configuration as the circuit device 20j according to the tenth embodiment and has the same effects, but mainly differs in the following points.
- the elastic member 50 and the first heat transfer member 40q are attached to the cover 60.
- one end of the first heat transfer member 40 q is in surface contact with the cover 60.
- the first heat transfer member 40q may be attached to the cover 60 using a fourth fixing member 63 such as a screw or a rivet.
- the first heat transfer member 40q may be fixed to the cover 60 by a method such as adhesion, welding, or caulking without using the fourth fixing member 63.
- the elastic member 50 is attached to the cover 60 at a position different from the first heat transfer member 40q. One end of the elastic member 50 is in surface contact with the cover 60.
- the elastic member 50 may be attached to the cover 60 using a third fixing member 62 such as a screw or a rivet.
- the elastic member 50 may be fixed to the cover 60 by a method such as adhesion, welding, or caulking without using the third fixing member 62.
- the elastic member 50 presses the first heat transfer member 40q against the core 30.
- the cover 60 may press the first heat transfer member 40q and the elastic member 50 against the core 30.
- the first heat transfer member 40q may have at least one bent portion.
- the elastic member 50 and the first heat transfer member 40q are attached to the cover 60, the first support post 42, the second support post 52 of the circuit device 20d of the fifth embodiment, and The through holes 27 and 28 can be omitted. According to the circuit device 20q of the present embodiment, the number of parts of the circuit device 20q can be reduced, and the circuit device 20q can be downsized.
- the first heat transfer member 40 is in surface contact with the cover 60. Therefore, the thermal resistance between the first heat transfer member 40 and the cover 60 can be reduced. According to the circuit device 20q of the present embodiment, the temperature increase of the core 30 can be further suppressed.
- a circuit device 20r according to a modification of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
- the elastic member 50 and the first heat transfer member 40q are attached to the cover 60 using the third fixing member 62. Therefore, the fourth fixing member 63 can be omitted in the circuit device 20r according to the modification of the present embodiment.
- the number of parts of the circuit device 20r can be reduced, and the circuit device 20r can be downsized.
- FIG. 16 A circuit device 20s according to the sixteenth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
- the circuit device 20s of the present embodiment has the same configuration as that of the circuit device 20d of the fifth embodiment and has the same effects, but mainly differs in the following points.
- the first heat transfer member 40 includes a plurality of heat transfer portions 40s1 and 40s2. Each of the plurality of heat transfer portions 40 s 1 and 40 s 2 is disposed on the top 33 of the core 30 and is in surface contact with the top 33 of the core 30.
- the heat transfer portion 40 s 1 is fixed to the first support column 42 using the first fixing member 43.
- the heat transfer portion 40s1 is mechanically and thermally connected to the first support post 42.
- the heat transfer portion 40 s 2 is fixed to the second support column 52 using the second fixing member 53.
- the heat transfer portion 40 s 2 is mechanically and thermally connected to the second support column 52.
- the first heat transfer member 40 is mechanically and thermally connected to the first support column 42 and the second support column 52.
- the elastic member 50 includes a plurality of elastic portions 50s1 and 50s2.
- the elastic portion 50 s 1 is fixed to the first support column 42 using the first fixing member 43.
- the elastic portion 50s1 may be attached to the first support column 42 in a deformed state so as to generate a force that presses the heat transfer portion 40s1 toward the core 30.
- the elastic portion 50 s 2 is fixed to the second support column 52 using the second fixing member 53.
- the elastic portion 50s2 may be attached to the second support column 52 in a deformed state so that a force for pressing the heat transfer portion 40s2 toward the core 30 is generated.
- the elastic part 50 s 1 contacts the heat transfer part 40 s 1 and presses the heat transfer part 40 s 1 toward the core 30.
- the elastic portion 50 s 2 contacts the heat transfer portion 40 s 2 and presses the heat transfer portion 40 s 2 toward the core 30.
- the plurality of elastic portions 50 s 1 and 50 s 2 may press the plurality of heat transfer portions 40 s 1 and 40 s 2 and the core 30 toward the first heat radiating member 29.
- the cover 60 may contact the plurality of elastic portions 50s1 and 50s2 and press the plurality of elastic portions 50s1 and 50s2 against the plurality of heat transfer portions 40s1 and 40s2, respectively.
- the elastic member 50 contacts a plurality of portions of the first heat transfer member 40. Therefore, the elastic member 50 enables the first heat transfer member 40 to reliably contact the core 30 over a wide area. Further, since the elastic member 50 contacts a plurality of portions of the first heat transfer member 40, the thermal resistance between the elastic member 50 and the first heat transfer member 40 can be reduced. According to the circuit device 20s of the present embodiment, the temperature increase of the core 30 can be more reliably suppressed.
- the elastic member 50 contacts a plurality of portions of the first heat transfer member 40. Therefore, the load applied to one of the contact points between the elastic member 50 and the first heat transfer member 40 can be reduced.
- a material having low rigidity and high thermal conductivity can be used as the material of the elastic member 50.
- the elastic member 50 includes a plurality of elastic portions 50s1 and 50s2.
- the first heat transfer member 40 includes a plurality of heat transfer portions 40s1 and 40s2.
- the plurality of elastic portions 50 s 1 and 50 s 2 press the plurality of heat transfer portions 40 s 1 and 40 s 2 toward the core 30.
- Each of the heat transfer portions 40s1 and 40s2 of the circuit device 20s of the present embodiment is shorter than the first heat transfer member 40 of the circuit device 20d of the fifth embodiment and has a smaller thermal resistance. Therefore, according to the circuit device 20s of the present embodiment, the temperature increase of the core 30 can be further suppressed.
- the first heat transfer member 40 includes a plurality of heat transfer portions 40s1 and 40s2.
- the heat transfer portion 40 s 1 is fixed to the first support column 42
- the heat transfer portion 40 s 2 is fixed to the second support column 52.
- the heat generated in the core 30 can be transmitted to the first heat radiating member 29 through the second support column in addition to the first heat transfer member 40 and the first support column 42.
- the heat dissipation path for the heat generated in the core 30 increases, so that the temperature increase of the core 30 can be suppressed.
- the cover 60 may contact a plurality of portions of the elastic member 50. Specifically, the cover 60 may contact the plurality of elastic portions 50s1 and 50s2. Therefore, the thermal resistance between the elastic member 50 and the cover 60 can be reduced. According to the circuit device 20s of the present embodiment, the temperature increase of the core 30 can be further suppressed.
- the first heat transfer member 40 is configured by integrating a plurality of heat transfer portions 40s1 and 40s2 of the circuit device 20s of the present embodiment. May be.
- the elastic member 50t may be configured by integrating a plurality of elastic portions 50s1 and 50s2 of the circuit device 20s of the present embodiment.
- the first heat transfer member 40 is mechanically and thermally connected to the first support column 42 and the second support column 52.
- the elastic member 50 t comes into contact with a plurality of portions of the first heat transfer member 40 and presses the first heat transfer member 40 toward the core 30.
- the circuit device 20t according to the first modification of the present embodiment has the same effects as the circuit device 20s according to the present embodiment.
- an elastic member 50t may be employed in place of the elastic member 50 in the circuit device 20s of the present embodiment.
- the plurality of heat transfer portions 40s1, 40s2 and the plurality of elastic portions 50s1, 50s2 are circuits according to the modification of the fifteenth embodiment. It may be attached to the cover 60 like the device 20r.
- the cover 60 may be omitted.
- FIG. A circuit device 20u according to the seventeenth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
- the circuit device 20u according to the present embodiment has the same configuration as the circuit device 20b according to the third embodiment and has the same effects, but mainly differs in the following points.
- the first heat transfer member 40u is in surface contact with the side portion 35 of the core 30.
- the first heat transfer member 40 u includes a protrusion 41 u that protrudes toward the core 30.
- the first heat transfer member 40u may be a rigid body, and the protruding portion 41u may be a wall protruding toward the core 30.
- the protruding portion 41u may be a wall extending along the side portion 35 of the core 30.
- the protruding portion 41 u of the first heat transfer member 40 u is in surface contact with the side portion 35 of the core 30.
- the protruding portion 41 u of the first heat transfer member 40 u may be in surface contact with the side portion 35 of the core 30 excluding the side portion 35 that faces the first support column 42.
- the protrusion 41u may be a burr generated when the first heat transfer member 40u is formed by punching a metal plate by press working.
- the protrusion 41u may be formed by pressing or shaving the first heat transfer member 40u.
- the first heat transfer member 40u is in surface contact with the side portion 35 of the core 30 in addition to the top portion 33 of the core 30. Since the first heat transfer member 40u contacts the core 30 in a wider area, the thermal resistance between the core 30 and the first heat transfer member 40u can be reduced. According to the circuit device 20u of the present embodiment, the temperature rise of the core 30 can be further suppressed.
- the first heat transfer member 40u faces the side portion 35 of the core 30 (for example, the side portion of the second core portion 32) in addition to the top portion 33 of the core 30. Contact. Therefore, in the plane where the core 30 and the first heat transfer member 40u are in contact (except for the plane where the protruding portion 41u of the first heat transfer member 40u and the side portion 35 of the core 30 are in contact), the first transfer is performed.
- the thermal member 40u can position the core 30 (for example, the 2nd core part 32).
- the protruding portion 41u of the first heat transfer member 40u is the core 30 (for example, the second core The part 32) can be positioned.
- the second core portion 32 is placed on the first heat dissipation member 29, and the first core portion 31 is placed on the second core portion 32.
- the first heat transfer member 40 u is in surface contact with the side portion 35 of the core 30 (for example, the side portion of the first core portion 31) in addition to the top portion 33 of the core 30. Therefore, in the plane where the core 30 and the first heat transfer member 40u are in contact (except for the plane where the protruding portion 41u of the first heat transfer member 40u and the side portion 35 of the core 30 are in contact), the first transfer is performed.
- the thermal member 40u can position the core 30 (for example, the first core portion 31). In the normal direction of the plane in which the protruding portion 41u of the first heat transfer member 40u and the side portion 35 of the core 30 are in contact, the protruding portion 41u of the first heat transfer member 40u is the core 30 (for example, the first core Part 31) can be positioned.
- the circuit device according to another modification of the present embodiment further includes the second support column 52, and the first heat transfer member 40 u includes the first heat transfer member 40 u.
- the elastic member 50 may be omitted by being attached to the second column 52 in addition to the column 42.
- a cover 60 may be further provided in the circuit devices 20u and 20v of the present embodiment and its modifications shown in FIGS.
- the elastic member 50 may be attached to the cover 60.
- the first heat transfer member 40 u may also be attached to the cover 60.
- Embodiment 18 FIG. With reference to FIGS. 30 to 32, a circuit device 20w according to the eighteenth embodiment will be described.
- the circuit device 20w of the present embodiment has the same configuration as the circuit device 20j of the tenth embodiment, but differs mainly in the following points.
- the first heat transfer member 40w is in surface contact with the side portion 35 of the core 30 and is thermally connected to the core 30.
- the first heat transfer member 40 w is further thermally connected to the coil 38.
- the first heat transfer member 40 w includes a protruding portion 41 w that protrudes toward the core 30.
- the protruding portion 41 w includes a first portion 46 and a second portion 47.
- the first portion 46 of the protruding portion 41 w may be a wall that protrudes toward the core 30.
- the first portion 46 of the protruding portion 41 w may be a wall that extends along the side portion 35 of the core 30.
- the first portion 46 of the protruding portion 41 w is in surface contact with the side portion 35 of the core 30.
- the protrusion 41 w may include a pair of first portions 46, and the pair of first portions 46 may sandwich the core 30.
- the second portion 47 of the protruding portion 41 w may extend from the first portion 46 in a direction away from the core 30.
- the second portion 47 of the protruding portion 41 w may cover the main surface of the coil 38.
- the second portion 47 of the protrusion 41 w may extend substantially parallel to the main surface of the coil 38.
- the second portion 47 of the protrusion 41 w may extend substantially parallel to the first main surface 22 of the substrate 21.
- the 2nd part 47 of the protrusion part 41w may be thermally connected to the coil 38 via the 2nd heat-transfer member 70 which has electrical insulation.
- the second portion 47 of the projecting portion 41 w may be in contact with the second heat transfer member 70 having electrical insulation, and the second heat transfer member 70 having electrical insulation may be in contact with the coil 38.
- the second portion 47 of the projecting portion 41 w is in surface contact with the second heat transfer member 70 having electrical insulation, and the second heat transfer member 70 having electrical insulation is in surface contact with the coil 38. May be.
- the first heat transfer member 40 w may press the core 30 toward the first heat radiating member 29. Specifically, when the elastic member 50 presses the first heat transfer member 40 w toward the core 30, the first heat transfer member 40 w presses the core 30 toward the first heat dissipation member 29. May be.
- the protrusion 41 w may press the coil 38 toward the first heat radiating member 29. Specifically, when the elastic member 50 presses the first heat transfer member 40w including the protrusion 41w toward the core 30, the protrusion 41w causes the coil 38 and the substrate 21 to move toward the first heat dissipation member 29. You may press toward.
- the first heat transfer member 40w is made of copper (Cu), aluminum (Al), iron (Fe), iron (Fe) alloy such as SUS304, copper (Cu) alloy such as phosphor bronze, or aluminum (Al) such as ADC12. You may comprise metals, such as an alloy.
- the first heat transfer member 40w may be made of a resin material such as polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) or polyether ether ketone (PEEK) containing a heat conductive filler.
- PPS polyphenylene sulfide
- PEEK polyether ether ketone
- the first heat transfer member 40w has a thermal conductivity of 0.1 W / (m ⁇ K) or more, preferably 1.0 W / (m ⁇ K) or more, more preferably 10.0 W / (m ⁇ K) or more. You may have.
- the first heat transfer member 40w may have rigidity or may have flexibility.
- the second heat transfer member 70 has a larger thermal conductivity than the substrate 21.
- the thermal conductivity of the second heat transfer member 70 may be preferably twice or more, more preferably four times or more the thermal conductivity of the substrate 21.
- the second heat transfer member 70 is made of a rubber material such as silicone or urethane, a resin material such as acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) or phenol, a polymer material such as polyimide, Alternatively, it may be made of a ceramic material such as alumina or aluminum nitride.
- the second heat transfer member 70 Since the second heat transfer member 70 is disposed between the coil 38 and the second portion 47 of the protrusion 41w, the second heat transfer member 70 mechanically moves the coil 38 from the protrusion 41w. Can protect.
- the second heat transfer member 70 may have elasticity.
- the second heat transfer member 70 having electrical insulation may be, for example, a silicone rubber sheet.
- the second heat transfer member 70 located between the second portion 47 of the protrusion 41w and the coil 38 is crushed by the force with which the elastic member 50 presses the first heat transfer member 40w including the protrusion 41w. May be.
- the second heat transfer member 70 to be crushed has an even lower thermal resistance.
- the first heat transfer member 40 including the protruding portion 41 w may have electrical insulation, and the protruding portion 41 w may be in direct contact with the coil 38.
- the circuit device 20w according to the present embodiment includes a third column 66 instead of the first column 42 and the first fixing member 43 in the circuit device 20j according to the tenth embodiment.
- the circuit device 20 w according to the present embodiment may further include a third heat transfer member 72 between the substrate 21 and the third support column 66.
- the substrate 21 does not have the through hole 27 in the circuit device 20j of the tenth embodiment.
- the third support column 66 may thermally and mechanically connect the substrate 21 to the first heat radiating member 29.
- the third support column 66 may support the substrate 21.
- the third support column 66 may be disposed so as to overlap at least a part of the coil 38 in a plan view from a direction perpendicular to the second main surface 23.
- the third support column 66 may be disposed along the longitudinal direction of the coil 38 in a plan view from a direction perpendicular to the second main surface 23.
- the third support column 66 may be fixed to the first heat radiating member 29.
- the third support column 66 may be a separate member from the first heat dissipation member 29, or may be integrated with the third support column 66.
- the third support column 66 may be in surface contact with the second main surface 23 of the substrate 21.
- the third support column 66 may be made of the same material as the first support column 42 and the second support column 52 of the first embodiment.
- the third support column 66 may have the same structure and function as the first support column 42 and the second support column 52 of the first embodiment.
- the third support column 66 may have a thermal conductivity larger than that of the substrate 21.
- the third support column 66 has a thermal conductivity of 0.1 W / (m ⁇ K) or more, preferably 1.0 W / (m ⁇ K) or more, and more preferably 10.0 W / (m ⁇ K) or more. May be.
- the third column 66 may shield magnetic flux leaking from the coil 38.
- the third support column 66 may suppress the displacement of the core 30 due to vibration or impact applied to the circuit device 20.
- the third heat transfer member 72 is disposed on the second main surface 23.
- the third heat transfer member 72 may be in surface contact with the second main surface 23 of the substrate 21 and the third support column 66. At least a part of the third heat transfer member 72 may be disposed so as to overlap the coil 38 in a plan view from a direction perpendicular to the second main surface 23.
- the third heat transfer member 72 may be disposed along the longitudinal direction of the coil 38 in a plan view from a direction perpendicular to the second main surface 23.
- the third heat transfer member 72 has a thermal conductivity larger than that of the substrate 21.
- the thermal conductivity of the third heat transfer member 72 may preferably be twice or more, more preferably four times or more that of the substrate 21.
- the third heat transfer member 72 is made of a rubber material such as silicone or urethane, a resin material such as acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) or phenol, a polymer material such as polyimide, Alternatively, it may be made of a ceramic material such as alumina or aluminum nitride.
- the third heat transfer member 72 may be made of the same material as the second heat transfer member 70.
- the third heat transfer member 72 Since the third heat transfer member 72 is disposed between the substrate 21 and the third support column 66, the third heat transfer member 72 mechanically protects the substrate 21 from the third support column 66. obtain.
- the third heat transfer member 72 may have elasticity.
- the third heat transfer member 72 may be, for example, a silicone rubber sheet.
- the third heat transfer member 72 located between the substrate 21 and the third column 66 may be crushed by the force with which the elastic member 50 presses the first heat transfer member 40w including the protruding portion 41w.
- the third heat transfer member 72 to be crushed has an even lower thermal resistance.
- the third heat transfer member 72 may have electrical insulation.
- the third column 66 may be electrically insulating, and the third column 66 may be in direct contact with the second main surface 23 of the substrate 21.
- the first heat transfer member 40x uses the first fixing member 43 as the first heat transfer member 40x as in the circuit device 20j according to the tenth embodiment. Attached to the column 42.
- the substrate 21 has a through hole 27, and the first support column 42 penetrates the through hole 27 and is thermally and mechanically connected to the first heat radiating member 29.
- the first heat transfer member 40x of the first modified example of the present embodiment has the same structure as the first heat transfer member 40w of the present embodiment, but the first heat transfer is based on the following two points. Different from member 40w.
- the first heat transfer member 40 x has a portion attached to the first support column 42.
- the first heat transfer member 40x may not cover the top portion 33 of the core 30 above the third leg portion 32c, and the top portion 33 of the core 30 above the third leg portion 32c is the first heat transfer member. You may expose from the member 40x.
- the first support column 42 may have a lower thermal resistance than the first heat transfer member 40x.
- the cross-sectional area of the first support column 42 in the plane orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the first support column 42 is the first cross section of the first heat transfer member 40x located on the top 33 of the core 30 in the plane orthogonal to the longitudinal direction. It may be larger than the cross-sectional area of the heat transfer member 40.
- the circuit device 20x includes the first support column 42 that connects the first heat transfer member 40x to the first heat dissipation member 29 thermally and mechanically. Heat generated in the core 30 during the operation of the circuit device 20x can be transferred to the first heat radiating member 29 and the cover 60 through the first heat transfer member 40x and the first support post 42 with lower thermal resistance. . According to the circuit device 20x of the first modification example of the present embodiment, the temperature increase of the core 30 can be further suppressed.
- the circuit device of the second modification example of the present embodiment includes the first support column 42 and the second support column 52, and the first heat transfer member 40x. Are attached to the first support column 42 and the second support column 52, and the elastic member 50 and the third fixing member 62 may not be provided.
- the circuit device of the second modification example of the present embodiment may not include the cover 60.
- the circuit device of the third modification of the present embodiment is the same as that of the twelfth embodiment, instead of the elastic member 50 included in the circuit devices 20w and 20x of the present embodiment and the first and second modifications.
- You may provide the elastic member 50m which is an elastic board with which the circuit apparatus 20m is provided.
- the first heat transfer members 40w and 40x may be pressed toward the core 30 by the elastic member 50m.
- circuit devices 20w and 20x of the present embodiment and the first to third modifications thereof have the same effects as the circuit device 20j of the tenth embodiment, but are mainly different in the following points.
- the circuit devices 20w and 20x of the present embodiment and the first to third modifications thereof include a core 30, a substrate 21, a coil 38, first heat transfer members 40w and 40x, and a first heat dissipation member. 29.
- the core 30 has a top portion 33, a bottom portion 34 opposite to the top portion 33, and a side portion 35 between the top portion 33 and the bottom portion 34.
- the substrate 21 has a first main surface 22 and a second main surface 23 opposite to the first main surface 22.
- the coil 38 is disposed on the first main surface 22 and surrounds at least a part of the core 30.
- the first heat transfer members 40 w and 40 x are in surface contact with the top 33 of the core 30.
- the first heat radiating member 29 is in surface contact with the bottom 34 of the core 30 and faces the second main surface 23.
- the first heat transfer members 40 w and 40 x include a protrusion 41 w that is thermally connected to the coil 38.
- the first heat transfer members 40 w and 40 x press the core 30 toward the first heat dissipation member 29.
- the protruding portion 41 w presses the coil 38 toward the first heat radiating member 29.
- the thermal resistance between the first heat transfer members 40w and 40x and the core 30 and the first heat radiation member can be reduced.
- the heat generated in the core 30 during the operation of the circuit devices 20w and 20x can be dissipated to the first heat transfer members 40w and 40x and the first heat radiating member 29 with a low thermal resistance. According to the circuit devices 20w and 20x of the present embodiment, the temperature rise of the core 30 can be suppressed.
- the temperature rise of the coil 38 can be suppressed.
- the first heat transfer members 40 w and 40 x press the core 30 toward the first heat radiating member 29, and the protrusion 41 w presses the coil 38 toward the first heat radiating member 29.
- the first heat transfer members 40w and 40x including the protruding portion 41w are connected to the first heat dissipation member 29 and the coil 38.
- the core 30 can be positioned with respect to it.
- the protruding portion 41w may be in surface contact with the side portion 35 of the core 30. Since the first heat transfer members 40w and 40x including the protrusion 41w are in contact with the core 30 in a wider area, the thermal resistance between the core 30 and the first heat transfer members 40w and 40x can be reduced. According to the circuit devices 20w and 20x of the present embodiment and the first to third modifications thereof, the temperature increase of the core 30 can be further suppressed.
- the circuit devices 20w and 20x of the present embodiment and the first to third modifications thereof further include a second heat transfer member 70 that is in contact with the protruding portion 41w and the coil 38 and has electrical insulation. May be. Since the second heat transfer member 70 has electrical insulation, a material having a low electrical resistivity and a low thermal resistivity can be used as the first heat transfer members 40w and 40x including the protruding portions 41w. The choice of the material used for the 1st heat-transfer members 40w and 40x containing the protrusion part 41w spreads. The second heat transfer member 70 can mechanically protect the coil 38 from the protrusion 41w.
- the heat generated in the coil 38 during the operation of the circuit devices 20w and 20x can be transferred to the first heat transfer members 40w and 40x with a low thermal resistance. According to the circuit devices 20w and 20x of the present embodiment and the first to third modifications thereof, the temperature rise of the coil 38 can be suppressed.
- the circuit devices 20w and 20x of the present embodiment and the first to third modifications thereof may further include a third support column 66.
- the third support column 66 may thermally connect the substrate 21 to the first heat radiating member 29 and may support the substrate 21. A part of the heat generated in the core 30 and the coil 38 during the operation of the circuit devices 20w and 20x is transmitted to the substrate 21, and the temperature of the substrate 21 can rise.
- the heat transmitted to the substrate 21 can be transmitted to the first heat radiating member 29 through the third support column 66 with low thermal resistance.
- the protrusion 41 w presses the coil 38 toward the first heat radiating member 29, and presses the substrate 21 on which the coil 38 is disposed toward the third support column 66. Therefore, the substrate 21 can be reliably thermally connected to the third support column 66. According to the circuit devices 20w and 20x of the present embodiment, temperature rises of the core 30, the coil 38, and the substrate 21 can be suppressed.
- the circuit devices 20w and 20x of the present embodiment and the first to third modifications thereof may further include a third heat transfer member 72.
- the third heat transfer member 72 may contact the second main surface 23 and the third support column 66.
- the third heat transfer member 72 can mechanically protect the substrate 21 from the third support column 66. Furthermore, part of the heat generated in the core 30 and the coil 38 during the operation of the circuit devices 20w and 20x is transmitted to the substrate 21, and the temperature of the substrate 21 can rise.
- the heat transferred to the substrate 21 can be transferred to the first heat radiating member 29 through the third heat transfer member 72 and the third support column 66 with a low thermal resistance.
- the protrusion 41 w presses the coil 38 toward the first heat radiating member 29, and presses the substrate 21 on which the coil 38 is disposed toward the third support column 66. Therefore, the substrate 21 can be reliably thermally connected to the third heat transfer member 72 and the third support column 66. According to the circuit devices 20w and 20x of the present embodiment, temperature rises of the core 30, the coil 38, and the substrate 21 can be suppressed.
- FIG. A circuit device 20y according to the nineteenth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
- the circuit device 20y according to the present embodiment has the same configuration as the circuit device 20w according to the eighteenth embodiment, but mainly differs in the following points.
- the circuit device 20y of the present embodiment further includes a second coil 39.
- the second coil 39 may be a thin film coil pattern.
- the second coil 39 may be a thin conductor layer having a thickness of 100 ⁇ m, for example.
- the second coil 39 may be a winding.
- a part of the second coil 39 may be sandwiched between the first core part 31 and the second core part 32.
- the second coil 39 is made of a material having an electrical resistivity lower than that of the substrate 21 and a thermal resistivity lower than that of the substrate 21.
- the second coil 39 may be formed of a metal such as copper (Cu), gold (Au), copper (Cu) alloy, nickel (Ni) alloy, gold (Au) alloy, or silver (Ag) alloy.
- the second coil 39 is disposed on the second main surface 23 and surrounds at least a part of the core 30.
- the substrate 21 is a double-sided wiring board in which the coil 38 is disposed on the first main surface 22 and the second coil 39 is disposed on the second main surface 23.
- the fact that the second coil 39 surrounds at least a part of the core 30 means that the second coil 39 is wound around at least a part of the core 30 by more than a half turn.
- the second coil 39 is wound around the penetrating portion (second leg portion 32b) of the core 30 for about one turn.
- the second coil 39 may surround the penetrating portion (second leg portion 32 b) of the core 30.
- the second coil 39 may be formed in the same pattern as the coil 38, or may be formed in a pattern different from the coil 38.
- the third heat transfer member 72 may be in contact with the second coil 39 and the third support column 66 and may have electrical insulation. In plan view of the second coil 39, the third heat transfer member 72 and the third support column 66 may have an area larger than that of the second coil 39. The third heat transfer member 72 may contact the second main surface 23 of the substrate 21 and the second coil 39. Since the third heat transfer member 72 is disposed between the second coil 39 and the third column 66, the third heat transfer member 72 connects the second coil 39 to the third column 66. Can be mechanically protected from.
- the third heat transfer member 72 of the present embodiment may have the same thermal conductivity as the third heat transfer member 72 of the eighteenth embodiment.
- Third heat transfer member 72 in the present embodiment may be made of the same material as third heat transfer member 72 in the eighteenth embodiment.
- the third column 66 may be electrically insulating, and the third column 66 may be in direct contact with the second coil 39.
- the substrate 21 may include a thermal via 80 penetrating between the first main surface 22 and the second main surface 23.
- the thermal via 80 thermally connects the coil 38 and the second coil 39.
- the thermal via 80 is made of copper (Cu), gold (Au), copper (Cu) alloy, nickel (Ni) alloy, gold (Au) alloy, silver (Ag) alloy or the like having higher thermal conductivity than the substrate 21. It may be made of metal.
- the thermal via 80 may be made of a resin material such as polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) or polyether ether ketone (PEEK) containing a heat conductive filler and having a higher thermal conductivity than the substrate 21.
- the thermal via 80 has a thermal conductivity of 0.1 W / (m ⁇ K) or more, preferably 1.0 W / (m ⁇ K) or more, more preferably 10.0 W / (m ⁇ K) or more. Also good.
- the thermal via 80 may have electrical conductivity or electrical insulation.
- the coil 38 and the second coil 39 may be electrically connected to each other in parallel by a thermal via 80 having electrical conductivity.
- the first heat transfer member 40x is the first fixing member, as in the circuit device 20x of the modification of the eighteenth embodiment. 43 may be used to attach to the first column 42.
- circuit devices 20y and 20y1 according to the present embodiment and the modified example have the same effects as the circuit devices 20w and 20x according to the eighteenth embodiment and the modified example, but are mainly different in the following points.
- the circuit devices 20y and 20y1 of the present embodiment and its modifications further include a second coil 39 and a third support column 66.
- the second coil 39 is disposed on the second main surface 23 and surrounds at least a part of the core 30.
- the third support column 66 thermally connects the second coil 39 to the first heat radiating member 29 and supports the substrate 21.
- the circuit devices 20y and 20y1 may further include a third heat transfer member 72.
- the third heat transfer member 72 is in contact with the second coil 39 and the third support column 66 and has electrical insulation.
- the third heat transfer member 72 can mechanically protect the second coil 39 from the third support column 66.
- a part of the heat generated in the core 30, the coil 38, and the second coil 39 during the operation of the circuit devices 20y and 20y1 is transmitted to the substrate 21, and the temperature of the substrate 21 can rise.
- the heat transferred to the substrate 21 can be transferred to the first heat radiating member 29 through the third heat transfer member 72 and the third support column 66 with a low thermal resistance.
- the protrusion 41 w presses the coil 38 toward the first heat radiating member 29, and presses the substrate 21 on which the coil 38 is disposed toward the third support column 66. Therefore, the substrate 21 can be reliably thermally connected to the third heat transfer member 72 and the third support column 66. According to the circuit devices 20y and 20y1 of the present embodiment, temperature rises of the core 30, the coil 38, the second coil 39, and the substrate 21 can be reliably suppressed.
- the substrate 21 may include a thermal via 80 penetrating between the first main surface 22 and the second main surface 23.
- the thermal via 80 may thermally connect the coil 38 and the second coil 39. Since current flows through the coil 38 and the second coil 39 during the operation of the circuit devices 20 y and 20 y 1, heat is generated from the coil 38 and the second coil 39. A part of the heat generated in the core 30, the coil 38, and the second coil 39 during the operation of the circuit devices 20y and 20y1 is transmitted to the substrate 21, and the temperature of the substrate 21 can rise.
- the heat generated in the coil 38 and the second coil 39 during the operation of the circuit devices 20y and 20y1 and the heat transmitted to the substrate 21 are the thermal via 80, the second coil 39, the third heat transfer member 72, and the third heat transfer member 72.
- the first heat radiating member 29 can be dissipated through the column 66. According to the circuit devices 20y and 20y1 of the present embodiment and the modifications thereof, temperature rises of the core 30, the coil 38, the second coil 39, and the substrate 21 can be reliably suppressed.
- Embodiment 20 FIG. With reference to FIGS. 42 to 44, a circuit device 20z according to the twentieth embodiment will be described.
- the circuit device 20z of the present embodiment has the same configuration as the circuit device 20w of the eighteenth embodiment and has the same effects, but mainly differs in the following points.
- the first heat transfer member 40w has a protrusion 41w that is thermally connected to the coil 38.
- the protruding portion 41 w protrudes toward the core 30 and comes into surface contact with the side portion 35 of the core 30, and the second portion covers the main surface of the coil 38 and is thermally connected to the coil 38. 47.
- the elastic member 50z presses the protruding portion 41w of the first heat transfer member 40w toward the coil 38. Specifically, the elastic member 50z presses the second portion 47 of the protruding portion 41w of the first heat transfer member 40w toward the coil 38.
- the elastic member 50z presses the protruding portion 41w of the first heat transfer member 40w toward the coil 38, whereby the first heat transfer member 40w is pressed toward the core 30 at the top 33 of the core 30.
- the elastic member 50z is 50% or more, preferably 65% or more, more preferably 80% or more of the length of the second portion 47 of the protrusion 41w in the longitudinal direction (left-right direction in FIG. 42). The second portion 47 may be pressed toward the coil 38.
- the elastic member 50z presses the protruding portion 41w of the first heat transfer member 40w toward the coil 38. Therefore, the protruding portion 41 w of the first heat transfer member 40 w can be more reliably thermally connected to the coil 38.
- the heat generated in the coil 38 during the operation of the circuit device 20z can be more reliably transferred to the cover 60 with a lower thermal resistance via the first heat transfer member 40w including the protrusion 41w.
- the temperature rise of the coil 38 can be more reliably suppressed.
- the elastic member 50z presses the protruding portion 41w of the first heat transfer member 40w toward the coil 38, so that the elastic member 50z causes the substrate 21 to act on the third support column 66. Press towards.
- the substrate 21 can be more reliably thermally connected to the third support column 66.
- a part of the heat generated in the core 30 and the coil 38 during the operation of the circuit device 20z is transmitted to the substrate 21, and the temperature of the substrate 21 can rise.
- the heat transferred to the substrate 21 can be transferred to the first heat radiating member 29 with a low thermal resistance through the third support column 66 thermally connected to the substrate 21.
- temperature rises of the core 30, the coil 38, and the substrate 21 can be suppressed.
- the elastic member 50z presses the second portion 47 of the protruding portion 41w of the first heat transfer member 40w toward the coil 38. Therefore, due to the force with which the elastic member 50z presses the first heat transfer member 40w, the second heat transfer member 70 positioned between the second portion 47 of the protrusion 41w and the coil 38, the substrate 21, and the first The third heat transfer member 72 positioned between the three support columns 66 can be crushed. The second heat transfer member 70 and the third heat transfer member 72 to be crushed have an even lower thermal resistance. The heat generated in the core 30 and the coil 38 during the operation of the circuit device 20z can be transferred to the first heat radiating member 29 and the cover 60 with a lower thermal resistance. According to the circuit device 20z of the present embodiment, the temperature rise of the core 30, the coil 38, and the substrate 21 can be further suppressed.
- the first heat transfer member 40w is replaced with the first heat transfer member 40x, similarly to the circuit device 20x according to the first modification example of the eighteenth embodiment.
- the first heat transfer member 40 x may be thermally and mechanically connected to the first heat radiating member 29 using the first support column 42.
- the heat generated in the core 30 during the operation of the circuit device according to the first modification of the present embodiment is reduced by the lower heat resistance via the first heat transfer member 40x and the first support post 42. It can be transmitted to the heat radiating member 29 and the cover 60. According to the circuit device of the first modification of the present embodiment, the temperature increase of the core 30 can be further suppressed.
- the circuit device 20z1 of the second modification example of the present embodiment shown in FIGS. 45 to 47 is similar to the circuit device 20y, 20y1 of the nineteenth embodiment and the modification example. 3 heat transfer members 72 and thermal vias 80 may be included.
- the first to twentieth embodiments and the modifications thereof disclosed herein are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. As long as there is no contradiction, at least two of the embodiment 20 to the embodiment 20 and modifications thereof disclosed this time may be combined.
- the elastic member 50 may be supported by the second support column 52 as in the second embodiment shown in FIG. .
- the elastic members 50 and 50z are attached to the second support column 52 as in the second embodiment shown in FIG. It may be attached to the 1st support
- the first heat transfer members 40w and 40x are the same as the fifteenth embodiment and the modifications shown in FIGS. It may be attached to the cover 60 as an example.
- the power conversion device 1 shown in FIG. 1 may include the circuit devices 20a to 20z1 of the second to twentieth embodiments and their modifications instead of the circuit device 20 of the first embodiment.
- the scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.
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図1を参照して、本実施の形態の電力変換装置1の回路構成の一例を説明する。本実施の形態の電力変換装置1は、自動車用のDC-DCコンバータであってもよい。電力変換装置1は、入力端子10と、入力端子10に接続されるインバータ回路11と、インバータ回路11に接続されるトランス12と、トランス12に接続される整流回路13と、整流回路13に接続される平滑回路14と、平滑回路14に接続される出力端子17とを備える。
本実施の形態の回路装置20及び電力変換装置1は、コア30と、コア30の少なくとも一部を囲むコイル38と、コア30に面接触する第1の伝熱部材40とを備える。そのため、第1の伝熱部材40はより大きな面積でコア30に接触して、第1の伝熱部材40とコア30との間の熱抵抗は減少され得る。回路装置20及び電力変換装置1の動作時にコア30で発生する熱は、コア30に面接触する第1の伝熱部材40に、より低い熱抵抗で放散され得る。本実施の形態の回路装置20及び電力変換装置1によれば、コア30の温度上昇が抑制され得る。
図5及び図6を参照して、実施の形態2に係る回路装置20aを説明する。本実施の形態の回路装置20aは、実施の形態1の回路装置20と同様の構成を備えるが、主に以下の点で異なる。
図7を参照して、実施の形態3に係る回路装置20bを説明する。本実施の形態の回路装置20bは、実施の形態2の回路装置20aと同様の構成を備え、同様の効果を奏するが、主に以下の点で異なる。
図8を参照して、実施の形態4に係る回路装置20cを説明する。本実施の形態の回路装置20cは、実施の形態2の回路装置20aと同様の構成を備え、同様の効果を奏するが、主に以下の点で異なる。
図9を参照して、実施の形態5に係る回路装置20dを説明する。本実施の形態の回路装置20dは、実施の形態2の回路装置20aと同様の構成を備え、同様の効果を奏するが、主に以下の点で異なる。
図10を参照して、実施の形態6に係る回路装置20eを説明する。本実施の形態の回路装置20eは、実施の形態2の回路装置20aと同様の構成を備え、同様の効果を奏するが、主に以下の点で異なる。
図11を参照して、実施の形態7に係る回路装置20fを説明する。本実施の形態の回路装置20fは、実施の形態5の回路装置20dと同様の構成を備え、同様の効果を奏するが、主に以下の点で異なる。
図12を参照して、実施の形態8に係る回路装置20gを説明する。本実施の形態の回路装置20gは、実施の形態7の回路装置20fと同様の構成を備え、同様の効果を奏するが、主に以下の点で異なる。
図13を参照して、実施の形態9に係る回路装置20hを説明する。本実施の形態の回路装置20hは、実施の形態3の回路装置20bと同様の構成を備え、同様の効果を奏するが、主に以下の点で異なる。
図15を参照して、実施の形態10に係る回路装置20jを説明する。本実施の形態の回路装置20jは、実施の形態5の回路装置20dと同様の構成を備え、同様の効果を奏するが、主に以下の点で異なる。
図17を参照して、実施の形態11に係る回路装置20lを説明する。本実施の形態の回路装置20lは、実施の形態10の回路装置20jと同様の構成を備え、同様の効果を奏するが、主に以下の点で異なる。
図18を参照して、実施の形態12に係る回路装置20mを説明する。本実施の形態の回路装置20mは、実施の形態10の回路装置20jと同様の構成を備え、同様の効果を奏するが、主に以下の点で異なる。
図19を参照して、実施の形態13に係る回路装置20nを説明する。本実施の形態の回路装置20nは、実施の形態12の回路装置20mと同様の構成を備え、同様の効果を奏するが、主に以下の点で異なる。
図20を参照して、実施の形態14に係る回路装置20pを説明する。本実施の形態の回路装置20pは、実施の形態12の回路装置20mと同様の構成を備え、同様の効果を奏するが、主に以下の点で異なる。
図21を参照して、実施の形態15に係る回路装置20qを説明する。本実施の形態の回路装置20qは、実施の形態10の回路装置20jと同様の構成を備え、同様の効果を奏するが、主に以下の点で異なる。
図23を参照して、実施の形態16に係る回路装置20sを説明する。本実施の形態の回路装置20sは、実施の形態5の回路装置20dと同様の構成を備え、同様の効果を奏するが、主に以下の点で異なる。
図25から図27を参照して、実施の形態17に係る回路装置20uを説明する。本実施の形態の回路装置20uは、実施の形態3の回路装置20bと同様の構成を備え、同様の効果を奏するが、主に以下の点で異なる。
図30から図32を参照して、実施の形態18に係る回路装置20wを説明する。本実施の形態の回路装置20wは、実施の形態10の回路装置20jと同様の構成を備えるが、主に以下の点で異なる。
図36から図38を参照して、実施の形態19に係る回路装置20yを説明する。本実施の形態の回路装置20yは、実施の形態18の回路装置20wと同様の構成を備えるが、主に以下の点で異なる。
図42から図44を参照して、実施の形態20に係る回路装置20zを説明する。本実施の形態の回路装置20zは、実施の形態18の回路装置20wと同様の構成を備え、同様の効果を奏するが、主に以下の点で異なる。
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- 頂部と、前記頂部と反対側の底部と、前記頂部と前記底部との間の側部とを有するコアと、
第1の主面と、前記第1の主面と反対側の第2の主面とを有する基板と、
前記第1の主面上に配置され、かつ、前記コアの少なくとも一部を囲むコイルと、
前記コアの前記頂部に面接触する第1の伝熱部材と、
前記コアの前記底部に面接触し、かつ、前記第2の主面に面する第1の放熱部材とを備え、
前記第1の伝熱部材は、前記コイルに熱的に接続される突出部を含み、
前記第1の伝熱部材は、前記コアを前記第1の放熱部材に向けて押圧し、
前記突出部は、前記コイルを前記第1の放熱部材に向けて押圧する、回路装置。 - 前記突出部は、前記コアの前記側部に面接触する、請求項1に記載の回路装置。
- 前記突出部と前記コイルとに接触し、かつ、電気絶縁性を有する第2の伝熱部材をさらに備える、請求項1または請求項2に記載の回路装置。
- 前記基板を前記第1の放熱部材に熱的に接続し、かつ、前記基板を支持する第3の支柱をさらに備える、請求項1から請求項3のいずれか1項に記載の回路装置。
- 前記第2の主面と前記第3の支柱とに接触する第3の伝熱部材をさらに備える、請求項4に記載の回路装置。
- 前記第2の主面上に配置され、かつ、前記コアの少なくとも一部を囲む第2のコイルと、
前記第2のコイルを前記第1の放熱部材に熱的に接続し、かつ、前記基板を支持する第3の支柱とをさらに備える、請求項1から請求項3のいずれか1項に記載の回路装置。 - 前記第2のコイルと前記第3の支柱とに接触し、かつ、電気絶縁性を有する第3の伝熱部材をさらに備える、請求項6に記載の回路装置。
- 前記基板は、前記第1の主面と前記第2の主面との間を貫通するサーマルビアを含み、
前記サーマルビアは、前記コイルと前記第2のコイルとを熱的に接続する、請求項6または請求項7に記載の回路装置。 - 前記第1の伝熱部材を前記コアに向けて押圧する弾性部材を備える、請求項1から請求項8のいずれか1項に記載の回路装置。
- 前記突出部を前記コイルに向けて押圧する弾性部材を備える、請求項1から請求項8のいずれか1項に記載の回路装置。
- 前記コアの前記頂部上にカバーを備え、
前記弾性部材は、前記カバーに取り付けられている、請求項9または請求項10に記載の回路装置。 - 前記第1の伝熱部材を前記第1の放熱部材に熱的及び機械的に接続する第1の支柱を備える、請求項1から請求項11のいずれか1項に記載の回路装置。
- 請求項1から請求項12のいずれか1項に記載の前記回路装置を備える、電力変換装置。
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