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- the present invention relates to an electrolytic capacitor excellent in heat dissipation performance for use in electronics devices and other devices .
- language "Aluminum” l denotes aluminum and its alloy.
- a capacitor element is accommodated in a cylindrical external casing having a bottom, and electrode terminals are connected to the capacitor element.
- the capacitor element accommodated therein generates heat.
- the calorific value of the capacitor element further increases. Excessively increased temperature of the capacitor elements due to the heat generation causes deteriorated electrical characteristics of the capacitor such as increased dielectric dissipation factor or decreased capacitance, and also shortens the useful life of the capacitor.
- Patent Document 1 Japanese Unexamined Laid-open Patent Publication No. P2000-77268
- Patent Document 2 Japanese Unexamined Laid-open Patent Publication No. Hll-176697
- Patent Document 3 claims 1 and 2, Fig. 1.
- Patent Document 4 Japanese Unexamined Laid-open Patent Publication No. P2002-110479
- a synthetic resin (polymer) casing or a metallic casing is used (see paragraph number of [0018] of Patent Document 1) .
- the synthetic resin casing disturbs the heat dissipation because of the poor heat conductivity.
- a synthetic resin sleeve 101 is generally provided outside the metallic casing 100 to establish heat insulation as shown in Fig. 3 (see Patent Document 4). In this case, however, the heat dissipation is also disturbed by the thin air layer (heat insulation layer) formed between the metallic casing 100 and the synthetic resin sleeve 101.
- the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been developed in view of the above-mentioned and/or other problems in the related art.
- the preferred embodiments of the present invention can significantly improve upon existing methods and/or apparatuses .
- some embodiments can provide an electrolytic capacitor which is excellent in heat dissipation and capable of manufacturing at low cost.
- some embodiments can provide an electrolytic capacitor which is excellent in heat dissipation and capable of efficiently radiating heat generated at the time of impressing heavy current or high ripple current.
- An electrolytic capacitor comprising: an external casing; a capacitor element enclosed in the external casing; and a heat conductive material having heat conductivity of 1 W/m * K or more, wherein the heat conductive material is disposed between the external casing and the capacitor element so as to be in contact with the external casing and the capacitor element .
- the heat conductive material having heat conductivity of 1 W/ ⁇ rK or more is a heat conductive material in which one or more kinds of particles selected from the group consisting of an alumina particle, an aluminum nitride, a boron nitride particle and a zinc oxide particle are dispersed in a matrix material.
- An electrolytic capacitor comprising: an external casing made of aluminum; and a capacitor element enclosed in the external casing, wherein an external peripheral surface of the external casing is covered with an insulation film.
- An electrolytic capacitor comprising: an external casing made of aluminum; and a capacitor element enclosed in the external casing, wherein an external peripheral surface of the external casing is covered with an anodic oxide film formed by a surface treatment .
- An electrolytic capacitor comprising: an external casing made of aluminum; and a capacitor element enclosed in the external casing, wherein an external peripheral surface of the external casing is covered with an aluminum nitride film formed by a surface nitriding treatment .
- the heat conductive material having heat conductivity of 1 W/m'K or more is a heat conductive material in which alumina particles are dispersed in a matrix material.
- electrolytic capacitor as recited in any one of the aforementioned Items [14] to [18], wherein the electrolytic capacitor is an aluminum electrolytic capacitor.
- the capacitor element includes an anode foil, a cathode foil and a separator disposed between the anode foil and the cathode foil.
- the electrolytic capacitor can be manufactured at low cost .
- a heat conductive material in which one or more kinds of particles selected, from the group consisting of an alumina particle, an aluminum, nitride particle, a boron nitride particle and a zinc oxide particle are dispersed in a matrix material is used as the heat conductive material, in other words, since a heat conductive material in which the aforementioned specific compounds excellent in heat conductivity are dispersed in a matrix material, the heat generated in the capacitor element is more efficiently transferred to the external casing via the heat conductive material and then to the outside, thereby more efficiently preventing the capacitor element from reaching a high temperature.
- the heat conductive material a heat conductive material in which alumina particles are dispersed in a matrix material is used, the heat generated in the capacitor element is more efficiently transferred to the external casing via the heat conductive material and then to the outside, thereby more efficiently preventing the capacitor element from reaching a high temperature.
- the content rate of the particle in the heat conductive material is set to be 70 mass% or more, the heat dissipation of the electrolytic capacitor can be further enhanced at lower cost .
- the electrolytic capacitor can be manufactured at lower cost. Furthermore, since the matrix material includes no-halogen, the electrolytic capacitor causes less environmental damage.
- an electrolytic capacitor with excellent heat releasing characteristics can be provided.
- an electrolytic capacitor with sufficient capacitance and excellent heat dissipation performance can be provided.
- the external casing is made of aluminum excellent in heat conductivity and the insulation film integrally covers the external peripheral surface of the external casing with no air layer formed therebetween, the heat generated in the capacitor element is efficiently transferred to the external casing via the heat conductive material and then to the outside to thereby prevent the capacitor element from reaching a high temperature, resulting in an electrolytic capacitor long in useful time longevity.
- the electrolytic capacitor is excellent in heat dissipation, even in cases where intense current or high ripple current is applied, the temperature rise of the capacitor element can be sufficiently restrained.
- the insulation film is formed on the external peripheral surface of the external casing, insulation against the outside can be secured.
- the heat dissipation can be enhanced by simply forming the insulation film on the external surface of the external casing and no design change of the capacitor element itself and/or the inner structure itself is required, the electrolytic capacitor can be manufactured at lower cost.
- the insulation film is an aluminum oxide film, insulation against the outside can be assuredly secured.
- the insulation film is an aluminum nitride film, insulation against the outside can be assuredly secured.
- the external casing is made of aluminum excellent in heat conductivity and the anodic oxide film integrally covers the external casing with no air layer formed therebetween, the heat generated in the capacitor element is efficiently transferred to the outside via the external casing and the anodic oxide film to thereby prevent the capacitor element from reaching a high temperature, resulting in an electrolytic capacitor long in useful time longevity.
- the electrolytic capacitor is excellent in heat dissipation, even in cases where intense current or high ripple current is applied, the temperature rise of the capacitor element can be sufficiently restrained. Furthermore, since the insulation film is made of an anodic oxide film, insulation against the outside can be secured. Furthermore, this anodic oxide film is formed by subjecting the external peripheral surface of the external casing to a surface treatment, sufficient joining strength can be secured between the external casing and the anodic oxide film. As a result, the anodic oxide film would not be exfoliated, resulting in an electrolytic capacitor excellent in durability.
- the electrolytic capacitor can be manufactured at lower cost .
- the external casing is made of aluminum excellent in heat conductivity and the aluminum nitride film integrally covers the external casing with no air layer formed therebetween, the heat generated in the capacitor element is efficiently transferred to the outside via the external casing and the aluminum nitride film to thereby prevent the capacitor element from reaching a high temperature, resulting in an electrolytic capacitor long in useful time longevity. Furthermore, since the electrolytic capacitor is excellent in heat dissipation, even in cases where intense current or high ripple current is applied, the temperature rise of the capacitor element can be sufficiently restrained. Furthermore, since the insulation film is made of an aluminum nitride film, insulation against the outside can be secured assuredly.
- this aluminum nitride film is formed by subjecting the external peripheral surface of the external casing to a surface nitriding treatment, sufficient joining strength can be secured between the external casing and the aluminum nitride film. As a result, the aluminum nitride film would not be exfoliated, resulting in an electrolytic capacitor excellent in durability.
- the heat dissipation can be enhanced by simply forming the aluminum nitride film on the external surface of the external casing and no design change of the capacitor element itself and/or the inner structure itself is required, the electrolytic capacitor can be manufactured at lower cost.
- a heat conductive material in which one or more kinds of particles selected from the group consisting of an alumina particle, an aluminum nitride particle, a boron nitride particle and a zinc oxide particle are dispersed in a matrix material is used as the heat conductive material, in other words, since a heat conductive material in which the aforementioned specific compounds excellent in heat conductivity are dispersed in a matrix material, the heat generated in the capacitor element is more efficiently transferred to the external casing via the heat conductive material and then to the outside, thereby more efficiently preventing the capacitor element from reaching a high temperature.
- the heat conductive material since a heat conductive material in which alumina particles are dispersed in a matrix material is used as the heat conductive material, the heat generated in the capacitor element is more efficiently transferred to the external casing via the heat conductive material and then to the outside, thereby more efficiently preventing the capacitor element from reaching a high temperature.
- the average particle diameter of the particle is 0.5 to 5 ⁇ m, the heat dissipation can be further enhanced.
- the content rate of the particle in the heat conductive material is set to be 70 mass% or more, the heat dissipation of the electrolytic capacitor can be further enhanced at lower cost.
- the electrolytic capacitor can be manufactured at low cost. Furthermore, since the matrix material includes no-halogen, the electrolytic capacitor causes less environmental damage. According to the invention as recited in Item [29] , since the heat conductive material is in contact with the capacitor element by 30% or more of a height of the capacitor, excellent heat dissipation can be attained with less amount of heat conductive material.
- an electrolytic capacitor excellent in heat dissipation performance can be provided.
- an electrolytic capacitor with sufficient capacitance and excellent heat dissipation performance can be provided.
- Fig. 1 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing an embodiment of an electrolytic capacitor according to a first invention
- Fig. 2 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing an embodiment of an electrolytic capacitor according to a second invention.
- Fig. 3 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing a conventional electrolytic capacitor.
- An electrolytic capacitor 1 according to the present invention can be any electrolytic capacitor required to have heat dissipation performance.
- a capacitor using a valve action metal, a ceramics capacitor, a film capacitor and a styrol capacitor can be exemplified.
- the electrolytic capacitor of the present invention can be preferably applied to a capacitor using a valve action metal, e.g. , an aluminum electrolytic capacitor, a tantanium electrolytic capacitor, a niobium series (including niobium oxide) capacitor.
- the aforementioned valve action metal denotes a metal in which an oxide film to be formed on the metal has a rectifying action or a characteristic which allows electric current in one direction but hardly allows electric current in the other direction.
- Fig. 1 shows a cross-section of an electrolytic capacitor 1 according to an embodiment of a first invention.
- This electrolytic capacitor 1 is an aluminum electrolytic capacitor including a capacitor element 2, a cylindrical external casing 3 with a bottom accommodating the capacitor element 2 , an electric insulation cap 6 closing the upper opened portion of the external casing 3 , a pair of electrical terminals 7 and 7 penetrating the cap 6 , lead lines 8 and 8 each connecting the capacitor element 2 to the lower end portion of the corresponding electrical terminal 7.
- heat conductive material 5 having heat conductivity of 1 W/ ⁇ rK or more is filled so as to be in contact with the external casing 3 and the capacitor element 2.
- the heat generated in the capacitor element 2 is efficiently transferred to the external casing 3 via the heat conductive material 5 and then to the outside to thereby prevent the capacitor element 2 from reaching a high temperature, resulting in an electrolytic capacitor long in useful time longevity. Furthermore, since the electrolytic capacitor 1 is excellent in heat dissipation, even in cases where intense current or high ripple current is applied, the temperature rise of the capacitor element 2 can be sufficiently restrained.
- the capacitor element 2 includes an anode foil and a cathode foil wounded with a separator disposed therebetween.
- the capacitor element 2 is impregnated with electrolytic solution.
- the external casing 3 it is preferably to employ a metallic one, and more preferably, an aluminum one.
- the electrolytic capacitor 1 can be light in weight, and also can be improved in heat dissipation performance.
- the heat conductive material 5 having heat conductivity of 1 W/ ⁇ rK or more it is preferable to employ a heat conductive material in which one or more kinds of particles selected from the group consisting of an alumina particle, an aluminum nitride particle, a boron nitride particle and a zinc oxide particle are dispersed in a matrix material.
- the heat generated in the capacitor element 2 is more efficiently transferred to the external casing 3 via the heat conductive material 5 and then to the outside, thereby more efficiently preventing the capacitor element 2 from reaching a high temperature.
- the heat conductive material 5 it is especially preferable to employ a heat conductive material in which alumina particles are dispersed in a matrix material. In this case, it is possible to more efficiently prevent the capacitor element 2 from reaching a high temperature.
- the average particle diameter of the particle preferably falls within the range of from 0.5 to 5 ⁇ m. If it is less than 0.5 ⁇ m, it is not preferable since there is the possibility that the particles become easily agglutinated in the matrix material. On the other hand, if it exceeds 5 ⁇ m, it is not preferable because of the following reasons .
- the dispersion stability of the particles in the matrix material deteriorates , which may sometimes cause the particles to be easily deposited in the matrix member. This in turn makes it difficult to transfer the heat generated in the capacitor element 2 to the external casing 3.
- the average particle diameter of the particle falls within the range of from 1 to 4 ⁇ m
- the content rate of the particle in the heat conductive material 5 is preferably set to be 70 mass% or more. If it is less than 70 mass%, it is not preferable because there is a possibility that excellent heat dissipation performance cannot be obtained.
- the upper limit of the content rate of the particle is 90 mass% or less. If it exceeds 90 mass%, the fluidity deteriorates, resulting in deteriorated heat conductivity, and therefore it is not preferable that the content rate exceeds 90 mass%.
- the matrix material is not limited to a specific one, for example, denatured silicone oil such as alkyl denatured silicone oil or epoxy denatured silicone oil as well as silicone oil can be preferably used. Among other things, it is more preferable to use denatured silicone oil. In this case, the heat conduction due to the heat convection of the matrix material will be effectively enhanced, which further enhances the heat dissipation of the electrolytic capacitor.
- various synthetic resins such as aliphatic resin (polyolefin, etc), unsaturated polyester resin, acrylic resin, meta-acrylic resin, vinylester resin, epoxy resin or silicone resin, can be used.
- the aforementioned synthetic resin can be low molecular weight resin, and can also be high molecular weight resin.
- the synthetic resin can be any one of oil-like resin, rubber-like resin and solid resin.
- polyolefin is preferable. More preferable resins are polypropylene and polyethylene.
- the heat conductive material 5 is filled between the external casing 3 and the capacitor element 2.
- the filling height of the heat conductive material 5 is preferably 30% or more of the height of the capacitor element 2. In other words , it is preferable that the heat conductive material 5 is in contact with the capacitor element 2 by 30% or more of the height of the capacitor element 2. This structure secures sufficient heat dissipation.
- Fig. 2 shows a cross-sectional view of an electrolytic capacitor 1 according to an embodiment of a second invention.
- This electrolytic capacitor 1 is an aluminum electrolytic capacitor including a capacitor element 2 , a cylindrical external casing 3 with a bottom accommodating the capacitor element 2 , an insulation film 4 formed on the external peripheral surface of the external casing 3, an electric insulation cap 6 closing the upper opened portion of the external casing 3, a pair of electrical terminals 7 and 7 penetrating the cap 6, lead lines 8 and 8 each connecting the capacitor element 2 to the lower end portion of the corresponding electrical terminal 7.
- the insulation film 4 integrally covers the external peripheral surface of the external casing 3 without intervening an air layer therebetween.
- the capacitor element 2 includes an anode foil and a cathode foil wounded with a separator disposed therebetween.
- the capacitor element 2 is impregnated with electrolytic solution.
- the external casing 3 is made of aluminum excellent in heat conductivity and the insulation film 4 integrally covers the external casing 3 without intervening an air layer therebetween, the heat generated in the capacitor element 2 will be released outside efficiently via the external casing 3 and the insulation film 4. This prevents the capacitor element 2 from reaching a high temperature . Furthermore, since the insulation film 4 is formed on the external peripheral surface of the external casing 3, insulation against outside can be secured.
- the electrolytic capacitor is constituted such that heat conductive material 5 having heat conductivity of 1 W/ ⁇ rK or more is filled in the gap formed between the external casing 3 and the capacitor element 2 so as to be in contact with them, the heat generated in the capacitor element 2 is efficiently transferred to the external casing 3 via the heat conductive material 5. Therefore, the heat dissipation of the electrolytic capacitor 1 can be further enhanced.
- the thickness of the insulation film 4 is preferably set to be 1 to 20 ⁇ m because of the following reasons . If the thickness is less than 1 ⁇ m, the insulation film 4 may fall off when other objects come into contact with the insulation film to cause insulation failure. On the other hand, if it exceeds 20 ⁇ m, the insulation film 4 itself may function as thermal resistance to deteriorate the heat dissipation. Especially, it is preferable to set the thickness of the insulation film 4 to be 3 to lO ⁇ m.
- the insulation film 4 is not limited to a specific one, an aluminum oxide film or an aluminum nitride film can be preferably used as the insulation film 4. In the case of the aluminum oxide film or the aluminum nitride film, secure insulation can be attained. Other than the above, a coating formed by applying paint having insulation performance on the external casing 3 can be also used as the insulation film 4. Furthermore, such insulation coating can be integrally laminated on the aluminum oxide film or the aluminum nitride film.
- the aforementioned aluminum oxide film 4 can be integrally formed on the external casing 3 without intervening an air layer by subjecting the external surface of the aluminum external casing 3 to a surface treatment (e.g., anodizing). In cases where the aluminum oxide film 4 is formed by the surface treatment, sufficient bonding strength between the external casing 3 and the aluminum oxide film 4 can be obtained.
- a surface treatment e.g., anodizing
- the aforementioned aluminum nitride film 4 can be integrally formed on the external casing 3 without intervening an air layer by subjecting the external surface of the aluminum external casing 3 to a surface nitriding treatment (e.g. , heat treatment under the nitride atmosphere) .
- a surface nitriding treatment e.g. , heat treatment under the nitride atmosphere
- sufficient bonding strength between the external casing 3 and the aluminum nitride film 4 can be obtained.
- the insulation film 4 is formed on the entire external peripheral surface of the external casing 3, the present invention is not limited to such a structure.
- the insulation film 4 is formed on a part of the external peripheral surface of the external casing 3.
- the insulation film 4 is preferably formed on the entire external peripheral surface of the external casing 3.
- the same material as in the first invention can be exemplified. That is, as the heat conductive material 5 having heat conductivity of 1 W/ ⁇ rK or more, it is preferable to employ the heat conductive material in which one or more kinds of particles selected from the group consisting of an alumina particle, an aluminum nitride particle, a boron nitride particle and a zinc oxide particle are dispersed in a matrix material. In this case , the heat generated in the capacitor element 2 is more efficiently transferred to the external casing 3 via the heat conductive material 5 and then to the outside, thereby more efficiently preventing the capacitor element 2 from reaching a high temperature.
- the heat conductive material 5 it is especially preferable to employ a heat conductive material in which alumina particles are dispersed in a matrix material. In this case, it is possible to more efficiently prevent the capacitor element 2 from reaching a high temperature.
- the average particle diameter of the particle preferably falls within the range of from 0.5 to 5 ⁇ m.
- the reasons why the particle falling within this range is preferable are the same as those in the first invention. Especially, it is preferable that the average particle diameter of the particle falls within the range of from 1 to 4 ⁇ m.
- the content rate of the particle in the heat conductive material 5 is preferably set to be 70 mass% or more. If it is less than 70 mass%, it is not preferable because there is a possibility that excellent heat dissipation cannot be obtained.
- the upper limit of the content rate of the particle is preferably 90 mass% or less. If it exceeds 90 mass%, the fluidity deteriorates, resulting in deteriorated heat conductivity, and therefore it is not preferable that the content rate exceeds 90 mass%.
- the matrix material is not limited to a specific one, for example, denatured silicone oil such as alkyl denatured silicone oil or epoxy denatured silicone oil as well as silicone oil can be preferably use .
- denatured silicone oil such as alkyl denatured silicone oil or epoxy denatured silicone oil as well as silicone oil
- various synthetic resins such as aliphatic resin (polyolefin, etc), unsaturated polyester resin, acrylic resin, meta-acrylic resin, vinylester resin, epoxy resin or silicone resin, can be used.
- the aforementioned synthetic resin can be low molecular weight resin, and can also be high molecular weight resin.
- the synthetic resin can be any one of oil-like resin, rubber-like resin and solid resin.
- polyolefin is preferable. More preferable resins are polypropylene and polyethylene.
- the filling height of the heat conductive material 5 is preferably 30% or more of the height of the capacitor element 2.
- the capacitor element 2 is in contact with the heat conductive material 5 by 30% or more of the height of the capacitor element 2. This structure secures sufficient heat dissipation.
- the electrolytic capacitor according to the present invention is not limited to the aforementioned embodiments and can be any modifications thereof.
- the pair of electrical terminals 7 and 7 are provided at the upper portion of the electrolytic capacitor, it can be constituted such that one of the electrical terminals is provided at the upper portion of the electrolytic capacitor and the other is provided at the lower portion of the electrolytic capacitor.
- Example 1 An electrolytic capacitor as shown in Fig.1 was manufactured.
- the external casing 3 was made of vinyl chloride resin.
- As the heat conductive material 5 a heat conductive material in which alumina particles (average particle diameter was 2.5 ⁇ m) of 80 mass% were dispersed in a matrix material was used. This heat conductive material was filled up to the position which is 80% of the height of the capacitor element 2.
- Example 2 An electrolytic capacitor was obtained in the same manner as in Example 1 except that alumina particles whose average particle was 1. O ⁇ m were used as the aforementioned alumina particles .
- Example 3 An electrolytic capacitor was obtained in the same manner as in Example 1 except that alumina particles whose average particle was 3. O ⁇ m were used as the aforementioned alumina particles .
- Example 4 An electrolytic capacitor was obtained in the same manner as in Example 1 except that alumina particles whose average particle was 4. O ⁇ m were used as the aforementioned alumina particles .
- Example 7 An electrolytic capacitor was obtained in the same manner as in Example 1 except that the content rate of the alumina particles was set to be 90 mass%.
- Example 8 An electrolytic capacitor was obtained in the same manner as in Example 1 except that aluminum nitride particles whose average diameter was 1.5 ⁇ m were used as the aforementioned particles in place of the alumina particles whose average particle diameter was
- Example 9 An electrolytic capacitor was obtained in the same manner as in Example 1 except that boron nitride particles whose average diameter was 2. O ⁇ m were used as the aforementioned particles in place of the alumina particles whose average particle diameter was 2.5 ⁇ m.
- Example 10 An electrolytic capacitor was obtained in the same manner as in Example 1 except that zinc oxide particles whose average diameter was 2. O ⁇ m were used as the aforementioned particles in place of the alumina particles whose average particle diameter was 2.5 ⁇ m.
- Example 11 An electrolytic capacitor was obtained in the same manner as in Example 1 except that silicone oil was used in place of the aforementioned denatured silicone oil.
- Example 12 An electrolytic capacitor was obtained in the same manner as in Example 1 except that polypropylene was used in place of the aforementioned denatured silicone oil.
- Example 13 An electrolytic capacitor was obtained in the same manner as in Example 5 except that polypropylene was used in place of the aforementioned denatured silicone oil.
- Example 14 An electrolytic capacitor was obtained in the same manner as in Example 7 except that polypropylene was used in place of the aforementioned denatured silicone oil.
- Example 15 An electrolytic capacitor was obtained in the same manner as in Example 8 except that polypropylene was used in place of the aforementioned denatured silicone oil.
- Example 17 An electrolytic capacitor was obtained in the same manner as in Example 10 except that polypropylene was used in place of the aforementioned denatured silicone oil.
- Example 18 An electrolytic capacitor was obtained in the same manner as in Example 1 except that polyethylene was used in place of the aforementioned denatured silicone oil.
- Ripple current 5A was applied to each capacitor element with the electrolytic capacitor disposed under the condition of ambient temperature of 35 °C to generate heat, and the temperature (maximum raised temperature) of this capacitor element at that time was measured.
- the temperature of the capacitor element was measured by using a thermocouple thermometer.
- the electrolytic capacitors of Examples 1 to 18 according to the present invention were excellent in heat dissipation property, and the temperature rise due to the heat generated in the capacitor element was effectively suppressed.
- the heat dissipation property was insufficient, and the temperature rise due to the heat generated in the capacitor element was large.
- Example 19 An electrolytic capacitor as shown in Fig.2 was manufactured.
- silicone oil (not including particles) was used as the heat conductive material 5
- the external casing 3 made of aluminum was used.
- the external casing 3 was subjected, to a surface treatment (anodizing) under the conditions of sulfuric acid concentration of 15%, liquid temperature of 20°C, and current density of 1.5 A/dm 2 , to thereby form a 5 ⁇ m thick aluminum oxide film 4 on the external peripheral surface of the external casing 3.
- a heat conductive material was filled between the capacitor element 2 and the external casing 3 so that the heat conductive material comes into contact with the capacitor element 2 by 80% of the height of the capacitor element.
- Example 22 An electrolytic capacitor as shown in Fig.2 was manufactured.
- silicone oil (not including particles) was used as the heat conductive material 5
- the external casing 3 made of aluminum was used.
- the external casing 3 was subjected to a surface nitriding treatment (heat treatment under nitrogen atmosphere) under the conditions of nitriding temperature of 450°C and holding hours of 8 hours, to thereby form a 3um thick aluminum nitride film 4 on the external peripheral surface of the external casing 3.
- a heat conductive material was filled between the capacitor element 2 and the external casing 3 so that the heat conductive material comes into contact with the capacitor element 2 by 80% of the height of the capacitor element.
- Example 23 An electrolytic capacitor was obtained in the same manner as in Example 19 except that the thickness of aluminum nitride film to be formed is set to be 8 ⁇ m.
- Example 24 An electrolytic capacitor was obtained in the same manner as in Example 19 except that the thickness of aluminum nitride film to be formed is set to be 13 ⁇ m.
- Example 25 An electrolytic capacitor was obtained in the same manner as in Example 19 except that a heat conductive material in which alumina particles having an average particle diameter of 2.5 ⁇ m were dispersed, in epoxy denatured silicone oil was used as the heat conductive material to be filled between the external casing and the capacitor element so as to be in contact with them.
- the content rate of the alumina particle in the heat conductive material was 80 mass%.
- the heat conductive material was filled such that the heat conductive material comes into contact with the capacitor element by 80% of the height of the capacitor element.
- Example 26 An electrolytic capacitor was obtained in the same manner as in Example 25 except that a heat conductive material in which aluminum nitride particles having an average particle diameter of 1.5 ⁇ m (the content rate of the aluminum nitride particle was 80 mass%) were dispersed in epoxy denatured silicone oil was used as the heat conductive material.
- Example 27 An electrolytic capacitor was obtained in the same manner as in Example 25 except that a heat conductive material in which boron nitride particles having an average particle diameter of 2. O ⁇ m (the content rate of the boron nitride particle was 80 mass%) were dispersed in epoxy denatured silicone oil was used as the heat conductive material.
- Example 28 An electrolytic capacitor was obtained in the same manner as in Example 25 except that a heat conductive material in which zinc oxide particles having an average particle diameter of 2. O ⁇ m (the content rate of the zinc oxide particle was 90 mass%) were dispersed in epoxy denatured silicone oil was used as the heat conductive material.
- Example 29 An electrolytic capacitor was obtained in the same manner as in Example 25 except that silicone oil was used in place of the denatured silicone oil.
- Example 30 An electrolytic capacitor was obtained in the same manner as in Example 22 except that a heat conductive material to be filled between the external casing and the capacitor element so as to be in contact with them in which alumina particles having an average particle diameter of 2.5 ⁇ m were dispersed in epoxy denatured silicone oil was used as the heat conductive material.
- the content rate of the epoxy denatured silicone oil was 80 mass% .
- the heat conductive material was filled such that the heat conductive material came into contact with the capacitor element by 80% of the height of the conductive material.
- Example 31 An electrolytic capacitor was obtained in the same manner as in Example 30 except that a heat conductive material in which aluminum nitride particles having an average particle diameter of 1.5 ⁇ m (the content rate of the aluminum nitride particle was 80 mass%) were dispersed in epoxy denatured silicone oil was used as the heat conductive material.
- Example 32 An electrolytic capacitor was obtained in the same manner as in Example 30 except that a heat conductive material in which boron nitride particles having an average particle diameter of 2. O ⁇ m (the content rate of the boron nitride particle was 80 mass%) were dispersed in epoxy denatured silicone oil was used as the heat conductive material.
- Example 33 An electrolytic capacitor was obtained in the same manner as in Example 30 except that a heat conductive material in which zinc oxide particles having an average particle diameter of 2. O ⁇ m (the content rate of the zinc oxide particle was 90 mass%) were dispersed in epoxy denatured silicone oil was used as the heat conductive material.
- Example 34 An electrolytic capacitor was obtained in the same manner as in Example 30 except that silicone oil was used in place of the denatured silicone oil.
- Example 35 An electrolytic capacitor was obtained in the same manner as in Example 25 except that a heat conductive material in which alumina particles having an average particle diameter of 2.5 ⁇ m (the content rate of the alumina particle was 80 mass%) were dispersed in polypropylene was used as the heat conductive material.
- Example 36 An electrolytic capacitor was obtained in the same manner as in Example 25 except that a heat conductive material in which alumina particles having an average particle diameter of 2.5 ⁇ m (the content rate of the alumina particle was 70 mass%) were dispersed in polypropylene was used as the heat conductive material.
- Example 37 An electrolytic capacitor was obtained in the same manner as in Example 25 except that a heat conductive material in which alumina particles having an average particle diameter of 2.5 ⁇ m (the content rate of the alumina particle was 90 mass%) were dispersed in polypropylene was used as the heat conductive material.
- Example 38 An electrolytic capacitor was obtained in the same manner as in Example 25 except that a heat conductive material in which aluminum nitride particles having an average particle diameter of 1.5 ⁇ m (the content rate of the aluminum nitride particle was 80 mass%) were dispersed in polypropylene epoxy was used as the heat conductive material.
- Example 39 An electrolytic capacitor was obtained in the same manner as in Example 25 except that a heat conductive material in which boron nitride particles having an average particle diameter of 2. O ⁇ m (the content rate of the aluminum nitride particle was 80 mass%) were dispersed in polypropylene epoxy was used as the heat conductive material.
- Example 40 An electrolytic capacitor was obtained in the same manner as in Example 25 except that a heat conductive material in which zinc oxide particles having an average particle diameter of 2. O ⁇ m (the content rate of the zinc oxide particle was 80 mass%) were dispersed in polypropylene was used as the heat conductive material.
- Example 43 An electrolytic capacitor was obtained in the same manner as in Example 30 except that a heat conductive material in which alumina particles having an average particle diameter of 2.5 ⁇ m (the content rate of the alumina particle was 70 mass%) were dispersed in polypropylene was used as the heat conductive material.
- Example 44 An electrolytic capacitor was obtained in the same manner as in Example 30 except that a heat conductive material in which alumina particles having an average particle diameter of 2.5 ⁇ m (the content rate of the alumina particle was 90 mass%) were dispersed in polypropylene was used as the heat conductive material.
- Example 45 An electrolytic capacitor was obtained in the same manner as in Example 30 except that a heat conductive material in which aluminum nitride particles having an average particle diameter of 1.5 ⁇ m (the content rate of the aluminum nitride particle was 80 mass%) were dispersed in polypropylene was used as the heat conductive material.
- Example 46> An electrolytic capacitor was obtained in the same manner as in Example 30 except that a heat conductive material in which boron nitride particles having an average particle diameter of 2. O ⁇ m (the content rate of the boron nitride particle was 80 mass%) were dispersed in polypropylene was used as the heat conductive material.
- Example 47 An electrolytic capacitor was obtained in the same manner as in Example 30 except that a heat conductive material in which zinc oxide particles having an average particle diameter of 2. O ⁇ m (the content rate of the zinc oxide particle was 80 mass%) were dispersed in polypropylene was used as the heat conductive material.
- Example 48 An electrolytic capacitor was obtained in the same manner as in Example 30 except that a heat conductive material in which alumina particles having an average particle diameter of 2.5 ⁇ m (the content rate of the alumina particle was 80 mass%) were dispersed in polyethylene was used as the heat conductive material.
- the electrolytic capacitors of Examples 19 to 48 according to the present invention were excellent in heat dissipation property, and the temperature rise due to the heat generation of the capacitor element was effectively suppressed.
- the electrolytic capacitors of Examples 19 to 48 according to the present invention were excellent in heat dissipation property, and the temperature rise due to the heat generation of the capacitor element was effectively suppressed.
- the electrolytic capacitor according to the present invention is excellent in heat dissipation property and long in useful time longevity, and therefore it can be preferably utilized in electronics devices for example.
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