US4516186A
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Multi-layer power capacitor
Assignee: Lcccice-Compagnie Europeenne De Composants Electroniques
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Filing: 1983-11-28
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Granted: 1985-05-07
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Expires: 2003-11-28
Abstract
Abstract The present invention provides a multi-layer capacitor. It has internal electrodes extending over a part at least of each layer and connected electrically and thermally alternately to one or other of two terminals extending over a junction edge of the capacitor and over a part at least of a lateral edge adjacent said junction edge. To each of the terminals is soldered an electrical connection adapted to provide also heat drainage. Such a structure improves the drainage of the heat dissipated in the capacitor during operation under high reactive power or at high frequency.
Inventors
- 👤 Patrick Hardy
- 👤 Michel Cantagrel
- 👤 Serge Guichard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 01:14
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01G; H01G4/00; H01G4/002; H01G4/228; H01G4/248; H01G2/00; H01G2/08; H01G4/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A multi-layered power capacitor comprising: internal electrodes extending over a part of at least each of said layers; connecting means for connecting said internal electrodes electrically and thermally in an alternate manner to junction edges of said capacitor; a plurality of terminal means extending over a junction edge of said capacitor for providing an electrical surface for electrical contact to be made wherein said terminal means are single piece metalic members having a continuous surface adapted to extend an entire junction edge and at least on surface extending in part over at least one lateral edge and wherein said terminal means provides electrical and thermal conduction.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
A multi-layered power capacitor comprising: internal electrodes extending over a part of at least each of said layers; connecting means for connecting said internal electrodes electrically and thermally in an alternate manner to junction edges of said capacitor; a plurality of terminal means extending over a junction edge of said capacitor for providing an electrical surface for electrical contact to be made wherein said terminal means are single piece metalic members having a continuous surface adapted to extend an entire junction edge and at least on surface extending in part over at least one lateral edge and wherein said terminal means provides electrical and thermal conduction.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The capacitor as claimed in claim 1, wherein the edges of connecting means which are facing each other on the lateral edges are rounded.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The capacitor as claimed in claim 1, wherein the edges of connecting means which are facing each other on the lateral edges are disposed in anti-corona notches.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The capacitor as claimed in claim 1, wherein said internal electrodes are in the form of a T whose bar is, at its upper and lateral parts, in electrical and thermal contact with the corresponding terminal means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The capacitor as claimed in claim 1, wherein the connecting means each comprise a flat region so that they may be mounted directly on a thermal bridge of the user circuit.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The capacitor as claimed in claim 1, wherein the connecting means comprise curved portions for connection thereof to the user circuit.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The capacitor as claimed in claim 6, wherein said curved portions are four in number.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-05-06 | 1988-11-05 | 1989-05-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-05-06 | 1992-11-05 | 1993-05-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-05-06 | 1996-11-05 | 1997-05-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |