WO2014041893A1 - 電力変換装置 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a power converter used for converting DC power into AC power or converting AC power into DC power, and more particularly to a power converter used in a hybrid vehicle or an electric vehicle.
- a power conversion device includes an inverter circuit that receives DC power and generates AC power, and a control circuit for controlling the inverter circuit.
- miniaturization of power conversion devices has been demanded.
- the operating time and operating conditions (high output torque conditions) of the motor used as the drive source tend to be expanded, and the improvement of the reliability of the power converter is also demanded at the same time.
- An object of the present invention is to reduce the size and improve the reliability of a power converter.
- a power converter includes a power semiconductor module having a power semiconductor element that converts a direct current into an alternating current, and a driver circuit board on which a driver circuit that drives the power semiconductor element is mounted. And an alternating current side relay conductor for transmitting the alternating current, and an alternating current connector, and the power semiconductor module is connected to the alternating current side terminal connected to the alternating current side relay conductor and the driver circuit board. And the AC connector is disposed on the opposite side of the power semiconductor module via the driver circuit board, and the driver circuit board is transformed from a low voltage to a high voltage to the driver.
- the driver circuit board forms a through hole disposed on the opposite side of the transformer across the driver circuit, and the AC side relay conductor is connected to the AC side connector through the through hole.
- the weak electric circuit of the transformer is less susceptible to the voltage fluctuation of the AC voltage flowing through the AC-side relay conductor, and the reliability of the power converter can be improved.
- the power conversion device can be further miniaturized and the reliability can be improved.
- FIG. 1 is a system diagram showing a system of a hybrid vehicle. It is a circuit diagram which shows the structure of the electric circuit shown in FIG. It is a disassembled perspective view for demonstrating the structure of a power converter device. It is the perspective view decomposed
- FIG. 5 is a view of the flow path forming body 12 shown in FIG. 4 as viewed from the bottom side in order to explain the flow path forming body 12.
- FIG. 6A is a perspective view showing the appearance of the power semiconductor module 300a.
- FIG. 6B is a cross-sectional view of the power semiconductor module 300a.
- FIG. 7A is a perspective view, and FIG.
- FIG. 7B is a cross-sectional view when viewed from the direction E cut along a cross-section D in the same manner as FIG. 6B.
- FIG. 7C shows a cross-sectional view before the fins 305 are pressed and the thin portion 304A is deformed.
- FIG. 8A is a perspective view
- FIG. 8B is a cross-sectional view when viewed from the direction E by cutting along the cross-section D in the same manner as FIGS. 6B and 7B.
- FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a power semiconductor module 300a in which the first sealing resin 348 and the wiring insulating portion 608 are further removed from the state shown in FIG.
- FIG. 11A is a perspective view showing the external appearance of the capacitor module 500.
- FIG. 11B is an exploded perspective view for explaining the internal structure of the capacitor module 500.
- FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the power conversion device 200 cut along the AA plane of FIG.
- FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the driver circuit board 22 and the metal base plate 11 with the lid 8 and the control circuit board 20 removed. It is the cross-sectional perspective view cut
- FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along a plane C of the flow path forming body 12 shown in FIG. 5. It is a top view of the power converter device 200 from which the lid 8, the control circuit board 20, the metal base plate 11, and the driver circuit board 22 are removed. 3 is a bottom view of a driver circuit board 22.
- FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the power conversion device 200 cut along the AA plane of FIG.
- FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the driver circuit board 22 and the metal
- FIG. 1 is a system diagram in which a power conversion device according to the present invention is applied to a so-called hybrid vehicle that travels using both an engine and a motor.
- the power conversion device according to the present invention can be applied not only to a hybrid vehicle but also to a so-called electric vehicle that runs only by a motor, and also as a power conversion device for driving a motor used in a general industrial machine. It can be used.
- the power conversion device according to the present invention when the power conversion device according to the present invention is applied particularly to the hybrid vehicle or the electric vehicle described above, it has excellent effects from various viewpoints in terms of downsizing or reliability. can get.
- the power conversion device applied to the hybrid vehicle has substantially the same configuration as the power conversion device applied to the electric vehicle, and the power conversion device applied to the hybrid vehicle will be described as a representative example.
- FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a control block of a hybrid vehicle (hereinafter referred to as “HEV”).
- Engine EGN motor generator MG1 and motor generator MG2 generate vehicle running torque.
- Motor generator MG1 and motor generator MG2 not only generate rotational torque, but also have a function of converting mechanical energy applied from the outside to motor generator MG1 or motor generator MG2 into electric power.
- the motor generator MG1 or MG2 is, for example, a synchronous machine or an induction machine, and operates as a motor or a generator depending on the operation method as described above.
- the output torque of the engine EGN and the output torque of the motor generator MG2 are transmitted to the motor generator MG1 via the power distribution mechanism TSM, and the rotation torque from the power distribution mechanism TSM or the rotation torque generated by the motor generator MG1 is the transmission TM and the differential. It is transmitted to the wheel via the gear DEF.
- rotational torque is transmitted from the wheels to motor generator MG1, and AC power is generated based on the supplied rotational torque.
- the generated AC power is converted into DC power by the power conversion device 200 as described later, and the high-voltage battery 136 is charged. The charged power is used again as travel energy.
- the rotational energy generated by the engine EGN is converted into AC power by the motor generator MG2, and then the AC power is converted into DC power by the power converter 200. And the battery 136 can be charged. Transmission of mechanical energy from engine EGN to motor generator MG2 is performed by power distribution mechanism TSM.
- the inverter circuit 140 and the inverter circuit 142 are electrically connected to each other via a battery 136 and a DC connector 138, and power is exchanged between the battery 136 and the inverter circuit 140 or 142.
- motor generator MG1 When motor generator MG1 is operated as a motor, inverter circuit 140 generates AC power based on DC power supplied from battery 136 via DC connector 138, and supplies it to motor generator MG1 via AC connector 188.
- the configuration comprising motor generator MG1 and inverter circuit 140 operates as a first motor generator unit.
- inverter circuit 142 when motor generator MG2 is operated as a motor, inverter circuit 142 generates AC power based on the DC power supplied from battery 136 via DC connector 138, and is supplied to motor generator MG2 via AC terminal 159. Supply.
- the configuration composed of motor generator MG2 and inverter circuit 142 operates as a second motor generator unit.
- the first motor generator unit and the second motor generator unit may be operated as both motors or generators depending on the operating state, or may be operated using both of them. It is also possible to stop without driving one.
- the vehicle can be driven only by the power of the motor generator MG1 by operating the first motor generator unit as an electric unit by the electric power of the battery 136.
- the battery 136 can be charged by operating the first motor generator unit or the second motor generator unit as a power generation unit and generating power by operating the engine EGN or the power from the wheels.
- the battery 136 is also used as a power source for driving the auxiliary motor 195.
- the auxiliary motor is, for example, a motor that drives a compressor of an air conditioner or a motor that drives a cooling hydraulic pump.
- DC power is supplied from the battery 136 to the auxiliary power module 350, AC power is generated by the auxiliary power module 350, and is supplied to the auxiliary motor 195 via the AC terminal 120.
- the auxiliary power module 350 has basically the same circuit configuration and function as the inverter circuits 140 and 142, and controls the phase, frequency, and power of alternating current supplied to the auxiliary motor 195.
- the power conversion device 200 includes a capacitor module 500 for smoothing the DC power supplied to the inverter circuit 140, the inverter circuit 142, and the inverter circuit 350B.
- the power conversion device 200 includes a communication connector 21 for receiving a command from a host control device or transmitting data representing a state to the host control device.
- the control circuit 172 calculates the control amounts of the motor generator MG1, the motor generator MG2, and the auxiliary motor 195, and further calculates whether to operate as a motor or a generator. Based on the above, a control pulse is generated, and the control pulse is supplied to the driver circuit 174 and the driver circuit 350A of the auxiliary power module 350.
- the auxiliary power module 350 may have a dedicated control circuit. In this case, the dedicated control circuit generates a control pulse based on a command from the connector 21, and the auxiliary power module 350 driver circuit Supply to 350A.
- the driver circuit 174 Based on the control pulse, the driver circuit 174 generates a drive pulse for controlling the inverter circuit 140 and the inverter circuit 142.
- the driver circuit 350A generates a control pulse for driving the inverter circuit 350B of the auxiliary power module 350.
- the configuration of the electric circuit of the inverter circuit 140 and the inverter circuit 142 will be described with reference to FIG. Since the circuit configuration of the inverter circuit 350B of the auxiliary power module 350 shown in FIG. 1 is basically similar to the circuit configuration of the inverter circuit 140, the specific circuit configuration of the inverter circuit 350B in FIG. The inverter circuit 140 will be omitted as a representative example. However, since the power module 350 for auxiliary machinery has a small output power, the semiconductor chips constituting the upper arm and lower arm of each phase described below and the circuit for connecting the chips are integrated in the power module 350 for auxiliary machinery. Has been placed.
- the inverter circuit 140 since the inverter circuit 140 and the inverter circuit 142 are very similar in circuit configuration and operation, the inverter circuit 140 will be described as a representative.
- the inverter circuit 140 includes a U-phase, a V-phase of AC power to be output from a series circuit 150 of upper and lower arms composed of an IGBT 328 and a diode 156 that operate as an upper arm, and an IGBT 330 and a diode 166 that operate as a lower arm. Corresponding to three phases consisting of W phase.
- the series circuit 150 of the upper and lower arms of each of the three phases outputs an alternating current from the intermediate electrode 168 that is the middle point portion of the series circuit, and this alternating current is supplied to the motor generator MG1 through the alternating current terminal 159 or the alternating current connector 188.
- An AC power line is connected to an AC bus bar 802 described below.
- the collector electrode 153 of the IGBT 328 in the upper arm is connected to the capacitor terminal 506 on the positive electrode side of the capacitor module 500 through the positive electrode terminal 157, and the emitter electrode of the IGBT 330 in the lower arm is connected to the capacitor terminal on the negative electrode side of the capacitor module 500 through the negative electrode terminal 158. 504 are electrically connected to each other.
- the IGBT 328 includes a collector electrode 153, a signal emitter electrode 155, and a gate electrode 154.
- the IGBT 330 includes a collector electrode 163, a signal emitter electrode 165, and a gate electrode 164.
- a diode 156 is electrically connected between the collector electrode 153 and the emitter electrode.
- a diode 166 is electrically connected between the collector electrode 163 and the emitter electrode.
- a metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistor hereinafter abbreviated as MOSFET
- MOSFET metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistor
- the capacitor module 500 includes a plurality of positive-side capacitor terminals 506, a plurality of negative-side capacitor terminals 504, a battery positive-side terminal 509, and a battery negative-side terminal 508.
- the high-voltage DC power from the battery 136 is supplied to the battery positive terminal 509 and the battery negative terminal 508 via the DC connector 138, and the plurality of positive capacitor terminals 506 and the plurality of negative terminals of the capacitor module 500. From the capacitor terminal 504 to the inverter circuit 140, the inverter circuit 142, and the auxiliary power module 350.
- the DC power converted from the AC power by the inverter circuit 140 and the inverter circuit 142 is supplied to the capacitor module 500 from the positive capacitor terminal 506 and the negative capacitor terminal 504, and is connected to the battery positive terminal 509 and the battery negative terminal. 508 is supplied to the battery 136 via the DC connector 138 and stored in the battery 136.
- the control circuit 172 includes a microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “microcomputer”) for performing arithmetic processing on the switching timing of the IGBT 328 and the IGBT 330.
- microcomputer As input information to the microcomputer, there are a target torque value required for the motor generator MG1, a current value supplied from the upper and lower arm series circuit 150 to the motor generator MG1, and a magnetic pole position of the rotor of the motor generator MG1.
- the target torque value is based on a command signal output from a host controller (not shown).
- the current value is detected based on a detection signal from the current sensor 180.
- the magnetic pole position is detected based on a detection signal output from a rotating magnetic pole sensor (not shown) such as a resolver provided in the motor generator MG1.
- the current sensor 180 detects the current value of three phases, but the current value for two phases may be detected and the current for three phases may be obtained by calculation. .
- FIG. 3 shows an exploded perspective view of a power conversion device 200 as an embodiment according to the present invention.
- the power conversion device 200 has a flow path forming body 12 that functions as a case for housing power semiconductor modules 300a to 300c and power semiconductor modules 301a to 301c and a capacitor module 500, which will be described later, and forms a flow path, and a lid 8.
- a case body may be provided separately from the flow path forming body 12 of the present embodiment, and the flow path forming body 12 may be housed in the case.
- the lid 8 accommodates circuit components constituting the power conversion device 200 and is fixed to the flow path forming body 12.
- a control circuit board 20 on which a control circuit 172 is mounted is disposed on the inside of the lid 8.
- a first opening 202, a third opening 204 a, a fourth opening 204 b, and a fifth opening 205 are provided on the upper surface of the lid 8. Further, a second opening 203 is provided on the side wall of the lid 8.
- the connector 21 is provided on the control circuit board 20 and protrudes to the outside through the first opening 202.
- the negative power line 510 and the positive power line 512 electrically connect the DC connector 138 and the capacitor module 500 and the like, and protrude to the outside through the second opening 203.
- AC-side relay conductors 802a to 802c are connected to the power semiconductor modules 300a to 300c and project outside through the third opening 204a.
- the AC side relay conductors 802d to 802f are connected to the power semiconductor modules 301a to 301c and project outside through the fourth opening 204b.
- the AC output terminal of the auxiliary power module 350 protrudes to the outside through the fifth opening 205.
- the orientation of the mating surfaces of the terminals of the connector 21 and the like varies depending on the vehicle model. However, particularly when mounting on a small vehicle, the mating surface is selected from the viewpoint of the size restriction in the engine room and the assemblability. It is preferable to make it upward. For example, when the power conversion device 200 is disposed above the transmission TM, the workability is improved by projecting toward the opposite side of the transmission TM.
- the lid 8 is made of metal and functions as a case for storing the power semiconductor modules 300a to 300c and 301a to 301c, the driver circuit board 22, the control circuit board 20, and the metal base plate 11.
- the connector 21 protrudes from the storage space of the lid 8 to the outside of the lid 8 through the first opening 202.
- the control circuit board 20 on which the connector 21 is mounted is mounted on the metal base plate 11, even if a physical force is applied to the connector 21 from the outside, the load on the control circuit board 20 is not increased. It is possible to improve reliability including durability.
- FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view in order to help understanding of the configuration housed in the flow path forming body 12 of the power conversion device 200.
- the flow path forming body 12 forms openings 400a to 400c and openings 402a to 402c connected to the flow path through which the cooling refrigerant flows.
- the openings 400a to 400c are closed by the inserted power semiconductor modules 300a to 300c, and the openings 402d to 402f are closed by the inserted power semiconductor modules 301a to 301c.
- a storage space 405 for storing the capacitor module 500 is formed in a side portion of a space in which the power semiconductor modules 300a to 300c and the power semiconductor modules 301a to 301c are stored.
- the circuit constants of the smoothing capacitor and the power semiconductor module circuit are easily balanced in each of the three phases.
- the circuit configuration can easily reduce the spike voltage.
- the flow path can increase the mechanical strength in addition to the cooling effect. Moreover, by making it by aluminum casting, the flow path forming body 12 and the flow path have an integral structure, heat conduction is improved, and cooling efficiency is improved.
- the power semiconductor modules 300a to 300c and the power semiconductor modules 301a to 301c are fixed to the flow channel to complete the flow channel, and a water leak test is performed on the water channel. When the water leakage test is passed, the work of attaching the capacitor module 500, the auxiliary power module 350, and the substrate can be performed next.
- the flow path forming body 12 is disposed at the bottom of the power conversion device 200, and then the work of fixing necessary components such as the capacitor module 500, the auxiliary power module 350, and the substrate can be sequentially performed from the top. Constructed, productivity and reliability are improved.
- the driver circuit board 22 is disposed above the power semiconductor modules 300a to 300c, the power semiconductor modules 301a to 301c, and the capacitor module 500.
- a metal base plate 11 is disposed between the driver circuit board 22 and the control circuit board 20.
- the metal base plate 11 functions as an electromagnetic shield for a circuit group mounted on the driver circuit board 22 and the control circuit board 20, and also releases and cools heat generated by the driver circuit board 22 and the control circuit board 20. Have.
- the resonance frequency of the control circuit board 20 acts to increase the mechanical resonance frequency of the control circuit board 20. That is, it becomes possible to dispose screwing portions for fixing the control circuit board 20 to the metal base plate 11 at short intervals, shorten the distance between the support points when mechanical vibration occurs, and reduce the resonance frequency. Can be high. For example, since the resonance frequency of the control circuit board 20 can be increased with respect to the vibration frequency transmitted from the transmission, it is difficult to be affected by vibration and the reliability is improved.
- FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the flow path forming body 12, and is a view of the flow path forming body 12 shown in FIG. 4 as viewed from below.
- the flow path forming body 12 is provided with an inlet pipe 13 and an outlet pipe 14 on one side wall 12a.
- the cooling refrigerant flows in the direction of the flow direction 417 indicated by the dotted line, and flows through the first flow path portion 19 a formed along one side of the flow path forming body 12 through the inlet pipe 13.
- the second flow path portion 19b is connected to the first flow path portion 19a via the folded flow path portion, and is formed in parallel with the first flow path portion 19a.
- the third flow path portion 19c is connected to the second flow path portion 19b through the folded flow path portion, and is formed in parallel with the second flow path portion 19b.
- the fourth flow path portion 19d is connected to the third flow path portion 19c via the folded flow path portion, and is formed in parallel with the third flow path portion 19c.
- the fifth flow path portion 19e is connected to the fourth flow path portion 19d through the folded flow path portion, and is formed in parallel with the fourth flow path portion 19d.
- the sixth flow path portion 19f is connected to the fifth flow path portion 19e via the folded flow path portion, and is formed in parallel with the fifth flow path portion 19e. That is, the first flow path portion 19a to the sixth flow path portion 19f form a meandering flow path connected to one.
- the first flow path forming body 441 includes a first flow path section 19a, a second flow path section 19b, a third flow path section 19c, a fourth flow path section 19d, a fifth flow path section 19e, and a sixth flow path section 19f.
- the first channel portion 19a, the second channel portion 19b, the third channel portion 19c, the fourth channel portion 19d, the fifth channel portion 19e, and the sixth channel portion 19f are all deeper than the width direction. The direction is formed large.
- the seventh flow path portion 19g is connected to the sixth flow path portion 19f, and is formed at a position facing the storage space 405 of the capacitor module 500 shown in FIG.
- the second flow path forming body 442 forms the seventh flow path portion 19g.
- the seventh flow path portion 19g is formed so that the width direction is larger than the depth direction.
- the eighth flow path portion 19h is connected to the seventh flow path portion 19g, and is formed at a position facing an auxiliary power module 350 described later. Further, the eighth flow path portion 19h is connected to the outlet pipe 14. The third flow path forming body 444 forms the eighth flow path portion 19h. The eighth flow path portion 19h is formed so that the depth direction is larger than the width direction.
- An opening 404 connected to one is formed on the lower surface of the flow path forming body 12.
- the opening 404 is closed by the lower cover 420.
- a seal member 409 is provided between the lower cover 420 and the flow path forming body 12 to maintain airtightness.
- the lower cover 420 is formed with convex portions 406a to 406f protruding in a direction away from the flow path forming body 12.
- the convex portions 406a to 406f are provided corresponding to the power semiconductor modules 300a to 300c and the power semiconductor modules 301a to 301c. That is, the convex portion 406a is formed to face the first flow path portion 19a.
- the convex part 406b is formed to face the second flow path part 19b.
- the convex part 406c is formed to face the third flow path part 19c.
- the convex portion 406d is formed to face the fourth flow path portion 19d.
- the convex part 406e is formed to face the fifth flow path part 19e.
- the convex portion 406f is formed to face the sixth flow path portion 19f.
- the depth and width of the seventh flow path portion 19g vary greatly from the depth and width of the sixth flow path portion 19f.
- the second flow path forming body 442 is preferably provided with straight fins 447 projecting from the seventh flow path portion 19g so that the flow medium can be rectified and the flow rate can be controlled by changing the large flow path shape.
- the depth and width of the eighth flow path portion 19h vary greatly from the depth and width of the seventh flow path portion 19g.
- the third flow path forming body 444 is preferably provided with straight fins 448 protruding into the eighth flow path portion 19h so that the flow medium can be rectified and the flow rate can be controlled by changing the large flow path shape.
- the power semiconductor modules 300a to 300c and the power semiconductor modules 301a to 301c used in the inverter circuit 140 will be described with reference to FIGS.
- the power semiconductor modules 300a to 300c and the power semiconductor modules 301a to 301c all have the same structure, and the structure of the power semiconductor module 300a will be described as a representative. 6 to 10, the signal terminal 325U corresponds to the gate electrode 154 and the signal emitter electrode 155 disclosed in FIG. 2, and the signal terminal 325L corresponds to the gate electrode 164 and the emitter electrode 165 disclosed in FIG. To do.
- the DC positive terminal 315B is the same as the positive terminal 157 disclosed in FIG. 2, and the DC negative terminal 319B is the same as the negative terminal 158 disclosed in FIG.
- FIG. 6A is a perspective view of the power semiconductor module 300a of the present embodiment.
- FIG. 6B is a cross-sectional view of the power semiconductor module 300a according to the present embodiment cut along a cross section D and viewed from the direction E.
- FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a power semiconductor module 300a in which the screw 309 and the second sealing resin 351 are removed from the state shown in FIG.
- FIG. 7A is a perspective view
- FIG. 7B is a cross-sectional view when viewed from the direction E cut along a cross-section D in the same manner as FIG. 6B.
- FIG. 7C shows a cross-sectional view before the fins 305 are pressed and the thin portion 304A is deformed.
- FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the power semiconductor module 300a in which the module case 304 is further removed from the state shown in FIG.
- FIG. 8A is a perspective view
- FIG. 8B is a cross-sectional view when viewed from the direction E by cutting along the cross-section D in the same manner as FIGS. 6B and 7B.
- FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the power semiconductor module 300a in which the first sealing resin 348 and the wiring insulating portion 608 are further removed from the state shown in FIG.
- FIG. 10 is a view for explaining an assembly process of the module primary sealing body 302.
- the power semiconductor elements IGBT 328, IGBT 330, diode 156, and diode 166) constituting the series circuit 150 of the upper and lower arms are connected by the conductive plate 315 or the conductive plate 318, or the conductive plate 320 or the conductive plate. By 319, it is fixed by being sandwiched from both sides.
- the conductor plate 315 and the like are sealed with the first sealing resin 348 with the heat dissipation surface exposed, and the insulating member 333 is thermocompression bonded to the heat dissipation surface.
- the first sealing resin 348 has a polyhedral shape (here, a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape).
- the module primary sealing body 302 sealed with the first sealing resin 348 is inserted into the module case 304 and sandwiched between the insulating members 333, and is thermocompression bonded to the inner surface of the module case 304 that is a CAN type cooler.
- the CAN-type cooler is a cylindrical cooler having an insertion port 306 on one surface and a bottom on the other surface.
- the space remaining inside the module case 304 is filled with the second sealing resin 351.
- the module case 304 is made of an electrically conductive member, for example, an aluminum alloy material (Al, AlSi, AlSiC, Al—C, etc.).
- the insertion port 306 is surrounded by the flange 304B. Further, as shown in FIG. 6 (a), the first heat radiating surface 307A and the second heat radiating surface 307B, which are wider than the other surfaces, are arranged facing each other so as to face these heat radiating surfaces.
- Each power semiconductor element (IGBT 328, IGBT 330, diode 156, diode 166) is arranged.
- the three surfaces that connect the first heat radiation surface 307A and the second heat radiation surface 307B that face each other constitute a surface that is sealed with a narrower width than the first heat radiation surface 307A and the second heat radiation surface 307B, and the other one side surface
- An insertion port 306 is formed at the bottom.
- the shape of the module case 304 does not need to be an accurate rectangular parallelepiped, and the corner may form a curved surface as shown in FIG. By using the metal case having such a shape, even when the module case 304 is inserted into a flow path through which a coolant such as water or oil flows, a seal against the coolant can be secured by the flange 304B. Intrusion into the module case 304 can be prevented with a simple configuration.
- the fins 305 are uniformly formed on the first heat radiation surface 307A and the second heat radiation surface 307B facing each other. Furthermore, a thin portion 304A having an extremely thin thickness is formed on the outer periphery of the first heat radiating surface 307A and the second heat radiating surface 307B. Since the thin portion 304A is extremely thin to such an extent that it can be easily deformed by pressurizing the fin 305, the productivity after the module primary sealing body 302 is inserted is improved.
- the gap between the conductor plate 315 and the inner wall of the module case 304 can be reduced by thermocompression bonding of the conductor plate 315 and the like to the inner wall of the module case 304 via the insulating member 333, and the power semiconductor The generated heat of the element can be efficiently transmitted to the fin 305. Further, by providing the insulating member 333 with a certain degree of thickness and flexibility, the generation of thermal stress can be absorbed by the insulating member 333, which is favorable for use in a power conversion device for a vehicle having a large temperature change. .
- a metal DC positive electrode wiring 315A and a DC negative electrode wiring 319A for electrical connection with the capacitor module 500 are provided, and a DC positive electrode terminal 315B and a DC negative electrode terminal 319B are provided at the tips thereof.
- a metal AC wiring 320A for supplying AC power to motor generator MG1 or MG2 is provided, and an AC terminal 320B is formed at the tip thereof.
- the DC positive wiring 315A is connected to the conductor plate 315
- the DC negative wiring 319A is connected to the conductor plate 319
- the AC wiring 320A is connected to the conductor plate 320.
- metal signal wirings 324U and 324L are provided for electrical connection with the driver circuit 174, and a signal terminal 325U and a signal terminal 325L are formed at the front ends thereof. Yes.
- the signal wiring 324 ⁇ / b> U is connected to the IGBT 328, and the signal wiring 324 ⁇ / b> L is connected to the IGBT 330.
- the DC positive electrode wiring 315A, the DC negative electrode wiring 319A, the AC wiring 320A, the signal wiring 324U, and the signal wiring 324L are integrally molded as the auxiliary mold body 600 in a state where they are insulated from each other by the wiring insulating portion 608 formed of a resin material. Is done.
- the wiring insulating portion 608 also acts as a support member for supporting each wiring, and a thermosetting resin or a thermoplastic resin having an insulating property is suitable for the resin material used therefor. Thereby, it is possible to secure insulation between the DC positive electrode wiring 315A, the DC negative electrode wiring 319A, the AC wiring 320A, the signal wiring 324U, and the signal wiring 324L, and high-density wiring is possible.
- the auxiliary mold body 600 is fixed to the module case 304 with a screw 309 that passes through a screw hole provided in the wiring insulating portion 608 after being metal-bonded to the module primary sealing body 302 at the connection portion 370.
- TIG welding or the like can be used for metal bonding between the module primary sealing body 302 and the auxiliary mold body 600 in the connection portion 370.
- the direct current positive electrode wiring 315A and the direct current negative electrode wiring 319A are stacked on each other in a state of facing each other with the wiring insulating portion 608 interposed therebetween, and have a shape extending substantially in parallel. With such an arrangement and shape, the current that instantaneously flows during the switching operation of the power semiconductor element flows oppositely and in the opposite direction. As a result, the magnetic fields produced by the currents cancel each other out, and this action can reduce the inductance.
- the AC wiring 320A and the signal terminals 325U and 325L also extend in the same direction as the DC positive electrode wiring 315A and the DC negative electrode wiring 319A.
- connection part 370 in which the module primary sealing body 302 and the auxiliary mold body 600 are connected by metal bonding is sealed in the module case 304 by the second sealing resin 351.
- the auxiliary module side DC positive electrode connection terminal 315 ⁇ / b> C, the auxiliary module side DC negative electrode connection terminal 319 ⁇ / b> C, the auxiliary module side AC connection terminal 320 ⁇ / b> C, and the auxiliary module side signal are provided on the auxiliary mold body 600 side of the connection portion 370.
- the connection terminal 326U and the auxiliary module side signal connection terminal 326L are arranged in a line.
- an element side DC positive electrode connection terminal 315D an element side DC negative electrode connection terminal 319D
- the element side AC connection terminal 320D, the element side signal connection terminal 327U, and the element side signal connection terminal 327L are arranged in a line.
- the structure in which the terminals are arranged in a row in the connection portion 370 facilitates the manufacture of the module primary sealing body 302 by transfer molding.
- a terminal constituted by the DC positive electrode wiring 315A (including the DC positive electrode terminal 315B and the auxiliary module side DC positive electrode connection terminal 315C) and the element side DC positive electrode connection terminal 315D is referred to as a positive electrode side terminal.
- a terminal constituted by a DC negative electrode terminal 319B (including an auxiliary module side DC negative electrode connection terminal 319C) and an element side DC positive electrode connection terminal 315D is referred to as a negative electrode side terminal, and AC wiring 320A (AC terminal 320B and auxiliary module side AC connection)
- the terminal composed of the terminal 320C and the element side AC connection terminal 320D is referred to as an output terminal, and is composed of the signal wiring 324U (including the signal terminal 325U and the auxiliary module side signal connection terminal 326U) and the element side signal connection terminal 327U.
- Each of the terminals protrudes from the first sealing resin 348 and the second sealing resin 351 through the connection portion 370, and each protruding portion from the first sealing resin 348 (element side DC positive electrode connection terminal 315D).
- Element side DC negative connection terminal 319D, element side AC connection terminal 320D, element side signal connection terminal 327U and element side signal connection terminal 327L) are one surface of the first sealing resin 348 having a polyhedral shape as described above. Are lined up in a row. Further, the positive terminal and the negative terminal protrude from the second sealing resin 351 in a stacked state and extend outside the module case 304.
- the power semiconductor element is connected with the terminal when the mold is clamped when the module primary sealing body 302 is manufactured by sealing the power semiconductor element with the first sealing resin 348. It is possible to prevent an excessive stress on the portion and a gap in the mold from occurring. Further, since the magnetic fluxes in the directions canceling each other are generated by the currents in the opposite directions flowing through each of the stacked positive electrode side terminals and negative electrode side terminals, the inductance can be reduced.
- the auxiliary module side DC positive electrode connection terminal 315C and the auxiliary module side DC negative electrode connection terminal 319C are connected to the DC positive electrode terminal 315B and the DC negative electrode terminal 319B on the opposite side of the DC positive electrode wiring 315A and the DC negative electrode wiring 319A.
- Each is formed at the tip.
- the auxiliary module side AC connection terminal 320C is formed at the tip of the AC wiring 320A opposite to the AC terminal 320B.
- the auxiliary module side signal connection terminals 326U and 326L are formed at the distal ends of the signal wirings 324U and 324L opposite to the signal terminals 325U and 325L, respectively.
- the element side DC positive connection terminal 315D, the element side DC negative connection terminal 319D, and the element side AC connection terminal 320D are formed on the conductor plates 315, 319, and 320, respectively.
- the element side signal connection terminals 327U and 327L are connected to the IGBTs 328 and 330 by bonding wires 371, respectively.
- the DC positive side conductor plate 315 and the AC output side conductor plate 320 and the element side signal connection terminals 327 ⁇ / b> U and 327 ⁇ / b> L are connected to a common tie bar 372 and are substantially the same. It is integrally processed so as to have a planar arrangement.
- the collector electrode of the IGBT 328 on the upper arm side and the cathode electrode of the diode 156 on the upper arm side are fixed.
- the conductor plate 320 is fixedly attached with a collector electrode of the IGBT 330 on the lower arm side and a cathode electrode of the diode 166 on the lower arm side.
- a conductor plate 318 and a conductor plate 319 are arranged in substantially the same plane.
- the emitter electrode of the IGBT 328 on the upper arm side and the anode electrode of the diode 156 on the upper arm side are fixed.
- each power semiconductor element is fixed to an element fixing portion 322 provided on each conductor plate via a metal bonding material 160.
- the metal bonding material 160 is, for example, a low-temperature sintered bonding material including a solder material, a silver sheet, and fine metal particles.
- Each power semiconductor element has a flat plate-like structure, and each electrode of the power semiconductor element is formed on the front and back surfaces. As shown in FIG.
- each electrode of the power semiconductor element is sandwiched between a conductor plate 315 and a conductor plate 318, or a conductor plate 320 and a conductor plate 319.
- the conductor plate 315 and the conductor plate 318 are stacked so as to face each other substantially in parallel via the IGBT 328 and the diode 156.
- the conductor plate 320 and the conductor plate 319 have a stacked arrangement facing each other substantially in parallel via the IGBT 330 and the diode 166.
- the conductor plate 320 and the conductor plate 318 are connected via an intermediate electrode 329.
- the IGBT 328 and the diode 156 are sandwiched between the conductor plate 315 and the conductor plate 318, and the IGBT 330 and the diode 166 are sandwiched between the conductor plate 320 and the conductor plate 319, so that the conductor plate 320 and the conductor plate 318 are connected to the intermediate electrode.
- Connect via H.329. Thereafter, the control electrode 328A of the IGBT 328 and the element side signal connection terminal 327U are connected by the bonding wire 371, and the control electrode 330A of the IGBT 330 and the element side signal connection terminal 327L are connected by the bonding wire 371.
- FIG. 11A is a perspective view showing the external appearance of the capacitor module 500.
- FIG. FIG. 11B is an exploded perspective view for explaining the internal structure of the capacitor module 500.
- the laminated conductor plate 501 includes a negative electrode conductor plate 505 and a positive electrode conductor plate 507 formed of a plate-like wide conductor, and an insulating sheet 550 sandwiched between the negative electrode conductor plate 505 and the positive electrode conductor plate 507. Since the laminated conductor plate 501 cancels out the magnetic flux with respect to the current flowing through the series circuit 150 of the upper and lower arms of each phase, the inductance of the current flowing through the series circuit 150 of the upper and lower arms is reduced.
- the battery negative electrode side terminal 508 and the battery positive electrode side terminal 509 are formed in a state where they are raised from one side in the longitudinal direction of the laminated conductor plate 501, and are connected to the positive electrode conductor plate 507 and the negative electrode conductor plate 505, respectively.
- the auxiliary capacitor terminals 516 and 517 are formed in a state where they are raised from one side of the laminated conductor plate 501 in the longitudinal direction, and are connected to the positive conductor plate 507 and the negative conductor plate 505, respectively.
- the relay conductor portion 530 is formed in a state of being raised from one side in the longitudinal direction of the laminated conductor plate 501.
- the capacitor terminals 503a to 503c protrude from the end of the relay conductor portion 530 and are formed corresponding to the power semiconductor modules 300a to 300c.
- the capacitor terminals 503d to 503f also protrude from the end of the relay conductor portion 530, and are formed corresponding to the power semiconductor modules 301a to 301c.
- Each of the relay conductor portion 530 and the capacitor terminals 503a to 503c is constituted by a laminated state with the insulating sheet 550 interposed therebetween, and the inductance is reduced with respect to the current flowing through the series circuit 150 of the upper and lower arms.
- the relay conductor portion 530 is configured such that no through hole or the like that prevents the flow of current is formed at all or as few as possible.
- the reflux current generated at the time of switching between the power semiconductor modules 300a to 300c provided for each phase is easy to flow to the relay conductor portion 530, and hardly flows to the laminated conductor plate 501 side. Therefore, heat generation of the laminated conductor plate 501 due to the reflux current can be reduced.
- the negative electrode conductor plate 505, the positive electrode conductor plate 507, the battery negative electrode side terminal 508, the battery positive electrode side terminal 509, the relay conductor portion 530, and the capacitor terminals 503a to 503f are integrally formed metal plates. And has the effect of reducing the inductance with respect to the current flowing through the series circuit 150 of the upper and lower arms.
- a plurality of capacitor cells 514 are provided below the laminated conductor plate 501.
- three capacitor cells 514 are arranged in a line along one side in the longitudinal direction of the laminated conductor plate 501, and another three capacitor cells 514 are arranged in the other side in the longitudinal direction of the laminated conductor plate 501.
- a total of six capacitor cells are provided along one side.
- the capacitor cells 514 arranged along the respective sides in the longitudinal direction of the laminated conductor plate 501 are arranged symmetrically with respect to the dotted line AA shown in FIG. Thereby, when the direct current smoothed by the capacitor cell 514 is supplied to the power semiconductor modules 300a to 300c and the power semiconductor modules 301a to 301c, the current balance between the capacitor terminals 503a to 503c and the capacitor terminals 503d to 503f is achieved. And the inductance of the laminated conductor plate 501 can be reduced. Moreover, since it can prevent that an electric current flows locally in the laminated conductor board 501, a heat balance can be equalized and heat resistance can also be improved.
- Capacitor cell 514 is a unit structure of a power storage unit of capacitor module 500, and is a film in which two films each having a metal such as aluminum deposited thereon are stacked and wound so that each of the two metals serves as a positive electrode and a negative electrode. Use a capacitor.
- the electrode of the capacitor cell 514 is manufactured by spraying a conductor such as tin, with the wound shaft surfaces serving as a positive electrode and a negative electrode, respectively.
- the capacitor case 502 includes a storage portion 511 for storing the capacitor cell 514, and the storage portion 511 has a substantially rectangular upper surface and lower surface.
- the capacitor case 502 is provided with fixing means for fixing the capacitor module 500 to the flow path forming body 12, for example, holes 520a to 520d for allowing a screw to pass therethrough.
- the capacitor case 502 of this embodiment is made of a highly heat conductive resin in order to improve the heat conductivity, but may be made of metal or the like.
- the laminated conductor plate 501 and the capacitor cell 514 are accommodated in the capacitor case 502, the laminated conductor plate 501 is covered except for the capacitor terminals 503a to 503f, the battery negative electrode side terminal 508 and the battery positive electrode side terminal 509.
- the capacitor case 502 is filled with a filler 551.
- the capacitor cell 514 generates heat due to a ripple current at the time of switching due to the electric resistance of the metal thin film and the internal conductor deposited on the internal film. Therefore, in order to easily release the heat of the capacitor cell 514 through the capacitor case 502, the capacitor cell 514 is molded with a filler. Furthermore, the moisture resistance of the capacitor cell 514 can be improved by using a resin filler.
- the seventh flow path portion 19g is provided along the longitudinal direction of the storage portion 511 of the capacitor module 500 (see FIG. 5), and the cooling efficiency is improved.
- the noise filter capacitor cell 515a is connected to the positive electrode conductor plate 507 and removes predetermined noise generated between the positive electrode and the ground.
- the noise filter capacitor cell 515b is connected to the negative electrode conductor plate 505, and removes predetermined noise generated between the negative electrode and the ground.
- the noise filter capacitor cells 515a and 515b are set to have a smaller capacity than the capacitor cell 514.
- the noise filter capacitor cells 515a and 515b are disposed closer to the battery negative electrode side terminal 508 and the battery positive electrode side terminal 509 than the capacitor terminals 503a to 503f. Thereby, the predetermined noise mixed in the battery negative terminal 508 and the battery positive terminal 509 can be removed at an early stage, and the influence of noise on the power semiconductor module can be reduced.
- FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view of the power conversion device 200 taken along the plane AA of FIG.
- the power semiconductor module 300b is accommodated in the second flow path portion 19b shown in FIG.
- the outer wall of the module case 304 is in direct contact with the cooling refrigerant flowing in the second flow path portion 19b.
- the other power semiconductor modules 300a and 300c and the power semiconductor modules 301a to 301c are also housed in the respective flow path portions, similarly to the power semiconductor module 300b.
- the power semiconductor module 300b is disposed on the side of the capacitor module 500.
- the height 540 of the capacitor module is formed smaller than the height 360 of the power semiconductor module.
- the height 540 of the capacitor module is the height from the bottom surface 513 of the capacitor case 502 to the capacitor terminal 503b
- the height 360 of the power semiconductor module is from the bottom surface of the module case 304 to the tip of the signal terminal 325U. It is height.
- the 2nd flow path formation body 442 provides the 7th flow path part 19g arrange
- the height 443 of the seventh flow path portion is smaller than the difference between the height 360 of the power semiconductor module and the height 540 of the capacitor module. Note that the height 443 of the seventh flow path portion may be the same as the difference between the height 360 of the power semiconductor module and the height 540 of the capacitor module.
- connection distance is shortened, so that low inductance and low loss can be achieved.
- the assemblability can be improved.
- the seventh flow path portion 19g can be disposed below the capacitor module 500. Cooling is also possible. Moreover, since the height of the upper part of the capacitor module 500 and the upper part of the power semiconductor module 300b is a short distance, it is possible to suppress the capacitor terminal 503b from becoming longer in the height direction of the capacitor module 500.
- the seventh flow path portion 19g below the capacitor module 500, it is possible to avoid the cooling flow path from being arranged on the side of the capacitor module 500 and bring the capacitor module 500 and the power semiconductor module 300b closer to each other. Thus, it is possible to suppress an increase in the wiring distance between the capacitor module 500 and the power semiconductor module 300b.
- the driver circuit board 22 is equipped with a transformer 24 that generates a driving power source for the driver circuit.
- the height of the transformer 24 is formed larger than the height of the circuit components mounted on the driver circuit board 22.
- the signal terminal 325U and the DC positive terminal 315B are arranged in the space between the driver circuit board 22 and the capacitor module 500.
- the space between the driver circuit board 22 and the capacitor module 500 can be effectively used.
- the distance between the driver circuit board 22 and the metal base plate 11 can be suppressed by mounting circuit components having the same height on the surface of the driver circuit board 22 opposite to the surface on which the transformer 24 is disposed. Can do.
- FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view of the driver circuit board 22 and the metal base plate 11 with the lid 8 and the control circuit board 20 removed.
- the driver circuit board 22 is disposed on the power semiconductor modules 300a to 300c and the power semiconductor modules 301a to 301c.
- the metal base plate 11 is disposed on the opposite side of the power semiconductor modules 300a to 300c and the power semiconductor modules 301a to 301c with the driver circuit board 22 interposed therebetween.
- the driver circuit board 22 has a through hole 22a that penetrates the AC side relay conductor 802a, a through hole 22b that penetrates the AC side relay conductor 802b, a through hole 22c that penetrates the AC side relay conductor 802c, and an AC side relay conductor 802d.
- a through hole 22d that penetrates the AC side relay conductor 802e and a through hole 22f that penetrates the AC side relay conductor 802f are formed.
- the current sensor 180a is fitted in the through hole 22a
- the current sensor 180c is fitted in the through hole 22c
- the current sensor 180d is fitted in the through hole 22d
- the current sensor 180f is penetrated. It is fitted in the hole 22f.
- current sensors may be provided for all the through holes 22a to 22f.
- the current sensor can be directly arranged on the driver circuit board 22, and the wiring of the AC side relay conductors 802a to 802f can be simplified, which contributes to the miniaturization.
- the current sensor 180a and the like are disposed in a space between the driver circuit board 22, the power semiconductor modules 300a to 300c, and the power semiconductor modules 301a to 301c.
- the power semiconductor modules 300a to 300c and the power semiconductor modules 301a to 301c have DC positive terminals 315B and the like, and these DC positive terminals 315B and the like need to secure a sufficient insulation distance between the driver circuit board 22 and the like.
- the insulation space and the arrangement space for the current sensor can be shared as the space in the power converter. Therefore, it leads to size reduction of a power converter device.
- the through hole 11a is formed at a position facing the through holes 22a to 22c, and the through hole 11b is formed at a position facing the through holes 22d to 22f.
- the lid 8 forms a third opening 204 a at a position facing the through hole 11 a to form an AC connector 188.
- the lid 8 forms a fourth opening 204b at a position facing the through hole 11b to form an AC connector 159.
- the driver circuit board 22 is disposed between the AC connector 188 and the power semiconductor modules 301a to 301c, the wiring of the AC side relay conductors 802a to 802f is prevented from being complicated, and the power conversion device 200 is suppressed. Can be miniaturized.
- each of the power semiconductor modules 300a to 300c and 301a to 301c has a short shape having a side in the longitudinal direction and a side in the short direction.
- the capacitor module 500 has a short shape having a long side and a short side.
- the power semiconductor modules 300 a to 300 c and 301 a to 301 c are arranged so that the sides in the short direction are aligned in a row along the sides in the longitudinal direction of the capacitor module 500.
- the distance between the power semiconductor modules 300a to 300c is reduced, and the distance between the capacitor terminals 503a to 503 can be shortened, so that heat generation due to the reflux current flowing between the power semiconductor modules 300a to 300c is suppressed. Can do.
- the power semiconductor modules 301a to 301c are the same applies to the power semiconductor modules 301a to 301c.
- the driver circuit board 22 has a length in which the long side of the capacitor module 500 is one side, and the short side of the capacitor module 500 and the long sides of the power semiconductor modules 300a to 300c and 301a to 301c are combined. It has a rectangular shape on the other side.
- the through holes 22a to 22c are arranged along one side of the driver circuit board 22, even if there are a plurality of through holes, it is possible to secure a wide circuit wiring area.
- the metal support member 803 protrudes from the flow path forming body 12 and is connected to the flow path forming body 12.
- the metal base plate 11 is supported by the distal end portion of the support member 803.
- the flow path forming body 12 is connected to an electrical ground.
- a leakage current flow 804 indicates the direction of leakage current flowing from the driver circuit board 22 to the metal base plate 11, the support member 803, and the flow path forming body 12 in this order.
- a leakage current flow 805 indicates the direction of leakage current flowing from the control circuit board 20 to the metal base plate 11, the support member 803, and the flow path forming body 12 in this order.
- control circuit board 20 is disposed to face one surface of the lid 8 that forms the first opening 202.
- the connector 21 is directly mounted on the control circuit board 20 and protrudes to the outside through the first opening 202 formed in the lid 8. Thereby, the space inside the power conversion device 200 can be effectively used.
- control circuit board 20 on which the connector 21 is mounted is fixed to the metal base plate 11, even if a physical force is applied to the connector 21 from the outside, the load on the control circuit board 20 can be suppressed. , Improvement in reliability including durability can be expected.
- FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional perspective view taken along plane B in FIG.
- the connection portion 23a is a connection portion between the signal terminal 325U of the power semiconductor module 300a and the driver circuit board 22.
- the connection portion 23b is a connection portion between the signal terminal 325L of the power semiconductor module 300a and the driver circuit board 22.
- the connection parts 23a and 23b are formed of a solder material.
- the through hole 11a of the metal base plate 11 is formed up to a position facing the connecting portions 23a and 23b. Thereby, in the state where the driver circuit board 22 is fixed to the metal base plate 11, the connection work of the connection portions 23 a and 23 b can be performed through the through holes 11 a of the metal base plate 11.
- the control circuit board 20 is arranged so that the projection part of the control circuit board 20 does not overlap the projection part of the through hole 11a when projected from the upper surface of the power conversion device 200. Thereby, the control circuit board 20 does not interfere with the connection work of the connection parts 23a and 23b, and the control circuit board 20 can reduce the influence of electromagnetic noise from the connection parts 23a and 23b.
- the driver circuit board 22 is formed large so as to face the power semiconductor module 300a and the like and the capacitor module 500. Even in such a case, the AC terminal 320B is disposed farther than the DC positive terminal 315B with respect to the capacitor module 500.
- the control terminal 325L is disposed between the DC positive terminal 315B and the AC terminal 320B.
- the connecting portion 23b is disposed at a position facing the control terminal 325L.
- the through hole 22b is arranged on the driver circuit board 22 closer to the edge of the driver circuit board 22 than the driver circuit 25 shown in FIG. Therefore, a decrease in strength of the driver circuit board 22 due to the formation of the through hole 22b can be suppressed, and vibration resistance performance can be improved.
- FIG. 17 is a bottom view of the driver circuit board 22.
- the AC-side relay conductors 802a to 802f extend to the side of the third opening 204a or the fourth opening 204b arranged on the side opposite to the power semiconductor module via the driver circuit board 22.
- the driver circuit board 22 requires through holes 22a to 22f for passing the AC side relay conductors 802a to 802f.
- the driver circuit board 22 has a high-power side wiring 28 and a low-power side wiring 27. In such a case, the driver circuit board 22 needs the through holes 22a to 22f, but also needs a certain space for arranging the high-power side wiring 28 and the low-power side wiring 27. For this reason, in the driver circuit board 22, the high-power side wiring 28 and the low-power side wiring 27 are mounted so as to bypass the through holes 22a to 22f, thereby leading to an increase in wiring distance and an increase in the area of the driver circuit board. .
- the driver circuit 25 is arranged around the connection portion 23a and the connection portion 23b.
- the transformer 24 is disposed on the opposite side of the through holes 22a to 22f with the driver circuit 25 interposed therebetween.
- the transformer 24 transforms from a low voltage to a high voltage and supplies the transformed voltage to the driver circuit 25.
- the connector 26 is electrically connected to the control circuit board 20 via a harness or the like. Further, the weak power side wiring 27 connects the connector 26 and the transformer 24. Further, the high-power side wiring 28 connects the transformer 24 and the driver circuit 25.
- the transformer input voltage input via the weak power side wiring 27 is a voltage that is considerably smaller than the AC voltage flowing through the AC side relay conductors 802a to 802f. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the transformer 24 is disposed on the opposite side of the through holes 22a to 22f with the driver circuit 25 interposed therebetween.
- the driver circuit 25 becomes a buffer region, so that the weak electric system circuit of the transformer 24 is less affected by the voltage fluctuation of the AC voltage flowing through the AC-side relay conductors 802a to 802f, thereby improving the reliability of the power converter. be able to.
- the transformer 24 may be disposed in a region between the mounting region of one driver circuit 25 and the mounting region of the other driver circuit 25. This area is an area where the wiring area of the high voltage side wiring 28 is small. Therefore, the transformer 24 can be mounted in this region to stabilize the potential of the low power side wiring 27.
- FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view taken along a plane C of the flow path forming body 12 shown in FIG.
- the flow path forming body 12 includes a first flow path forming body 441 that forms the first flow path section 19a to the sixth flow path section 19f and a second flow path formation body 442 that forms the seventh flow path section 19g. Integrally formed.
- the first flow path forming body 441 is disposed on the side of the second flow path forming body 442.
- the second flow path forming body 442 forms a storage space 405 for storing the capacitor module 500 above the seventh flow path portion 19g.
- the flow path forming body 12 has a wall 445 for forming a side wall of the storage space 405 and a part of the seventh flow path portion 19g. That is, the first flow path portion 19a to the sixth flow path portion 19f are formed at positions facing the wall 445.
- the capacitor module 500 not only cools the bottom surface of the capacitor module 500 by the seventh flow path portion 19g, but also the side surfaces in the height direction of the capacitor module 500 also have the first flow path portion 19a to the sixth flow path portion 19f. As a result, the cooling performance of the capacitor module 500 increases.
- the wall 445 forms a part of the storage space 405, a part of the seventh flow path part 19g, and a part of the fourth flow path part 19d.
- the flow path forming body 12 integrally forms a first flow path forming body 441, a second flow path forming body 442, and a third flow path forming body 444 that forms the eighth flow path portion 19h.
- the third flow path forming body 444 is disposed on the side portion of the second flow path forming body 442.
- the flow path forming body 12 has a wall 460 for forming a side wall of the storage space 405 and a part of the eighth flow path portion 19h. That is, the eighth flow path portion 19h is formed at a position facing the wall 460.
- the capacitor module 500 not only cools the bottom surface of the capacitor module 500 by the seventh flow path portion 19g, but also cools the side surface in the height direction of the capacitor module 500 by the eighth flow path portion 19h. Further, the cooling performance of the capacitor module 500 is further increased.
- the flow path forming body 12 is integrally formed with the third flow path forming body 444 forming the eighth flow path portion 19h to further simplify the structure.
- the capacitor terminals 503a to 503f are formed so as to straddle the upper portion of the wall 445. Thereby, the influence of the heat transmitted between the capacitor module and the power semiconductor module can be reduced.
- the insulating member 446 is disposed at the upper end of the wall 445 and contacts the relay conductor portion 530 shown in FIG. Thereby, the influence of the heat transmitted between the capacitor module and the power semiconductor module can be further reduced.
- FIG. 16 is a top view of the power converter 200 from which the lid 8, the control circuit board 20, the metal base plate 11, and the driver circuit board 22 are removed.
- 441s When projected from the upper surface of the power conversion device 200, 441s indicates a projection part of the first flow path forming body 441, 442s indicates a projection part of the second flow path forming body 442, and 444s indicates a third flow path forming body. 444 shows a projected portion.
- the auxiliary power module 350 is disposed so as to overlap with the projected portion 444 s of the third flow path forming body 444. Thereby, the auxiliary power module 350 can be cooled by the cooling medium flowing through the eighth flow path portion 19h.
- first flow path forming body 441 and the second flow path forming body 442 are arranged to face the side wall 12b, the side wall 12c, and the side wall 12d of the flow path forming body 12 through a gap portion 12e having an air layer. The Thereby, even when there is a difference between the cooling medium flowing in the first flow path forming body 441 and the second flow path forming body 442 and the external environment temperature, the gap 12e becomes a heat insulating layer, and the first flow path forming body 441 is provided. And the 2nd flow-path formation body 442 can make it difficult to receive to the influence of the external environment temperature of the power converter device 200.
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電力変換装置200は上位の制御装置から指令を受けたりあるいは上位の制御装置に状態を表すデータを送信したりするための通信用のコネクタ21を備えている。コネクタ21からの指令に基づいて制御回路172でモータジェネレータMG1やモータジェネレータMG2、補機用モータ195の制御量を演算し、さらにモータとして運転するか発電機として運転するかを演算し、演算結果に基づいて制御パルスを発生し、ドライバ回路174や補機用パワーモジュール350のドライバ回路350Aへ、上記制御パルスを供給する。補機用パワーモジュール350は専用の制御回路を有しても良い、この場合はコネクタ21からの指令に基づいて上記専用の制御回路が制御パルスを発生し、補機用パワーモジュール350のドライバ回路350Aへ供給する。
11 金属ベース板
11a、11b、22a~22f 貫通孔
12 流路形成体
12a~12d 側壁
12e 空隙部
13 入口配管
14 出口配管
19a 第1流路部
19b 第2流路部
19c 第3流路部
19d 第4流路部
19e 第5流路部
19f 第6流路部
19g 第7流路部
19h 第8流路部
20 制御回路基板
21、26 コネクタ
22 ドライバ回路基板
23a、23b、370 接続部
24 トランス
25、174、350A ドライバ回路
27 弱電側配線
28 強電側配線
120、159、320B 交流端子
136 バッテリ
138 直流コネクタ
140、142、350B インバータ回路
150 上下アームの直列回路
153、163 コレクタ電極
154、164 ゲート電極
155 信号用エミッタ電極
156、166 ダイオード
157 正極端子
158 負極端子
160 金属接合材
165 信号用エミッタ電極
168、329 中間電極
172 制御回路
180、180a~180f 電流センサ
188 交流コネクタ
195 補機用モータ
200 電力変換装置
202 第1開口
203 第2開口
204a 第3開口
204b 第4開口
205 第5開口
300a~300c、301a~301c パワー半導体モジュール
302 モジュール一次封止体
304 モジュールケース
304A 薄肉部
304B フランジ
305 フィン
306 挿入口
307A 第1放熱面
307B 第2放熱面
309 ネジ
315 導体板
315A 直流正極配線
315B 直流正極端子
315C 補助モジュール側直流正極接続端子
315D 素子側直流正極接続端子
318、319、320 導体板
319A 直流負極配線
319B 直流負極端子
319C 補助モジュール側直流負極接続端子
319D 素子側直流負極接続端子
320A 交流配線
320C 補助モジュール側交流接続端子
320D 素子側交流接続端子
322 素子固着部
324L、324U 信号配線
325L、325U 信号端子
326L、326U 補助モジュール側信号接続端子
327L、327U 素子側信号接続端子
328、330 IGBT
328A、330A 制御電極
333、446 絶縁部材
348 第1封止樹脂
350 補機用パワーモジュール
351 第2封止樹脂
360 パワー半導体モジュールの高さ
371 ボンディングワイヤ
372 タイバー
400a~400c、402a~402c、404 開口部
405 収納空間
406a~406f 凸部
407 冷却部
409 シール部材
417 流れ方向
420 下カバー
441 第1流路形成体
441s 第1流路形成体の射影部
442 第2流路形成体
442s 第2流路形成体の射影部
443 第7流路部の高さ
444 第3流路形成体
444s 第3流路形成体の射影部
445、460 壁
447、448 ストレートフィン
500 コンデンサモジュール
501 積層導体板
502 コンデンサケース
503a~503f コンデンサ端子
504 負極側のコンデンサ端子
505 負極導体板
506 正極側のコンデンサ端子
507 正極導体板
508 バッテリ負極側端子
509 バッテリ正極側端子
510 負極側電力線
511 収納部
512 正極側電力線
513 底面部
514 コンデンサセル
515a、515b ノイズフィルタ用コンデンサセル
516、517 補機用コンデンサ端子
520a~520d 孔
530 中継導体部
540 コンデンサモジュールの高さ
550 絶縁シート
551 充填材
600 補助モールド体
608 配線絶縁部
802 交流バスバー
802a~802f 交流側中継導体
803 支持部材
804、805 漏洩電流の流れ
DEF デファレンシャルギア
EGN エンジン
MG1、MG2 モータジェネレータ
TM トランスミッション
TSM 動力分配機構
Claims (9)
- 直流電流を交流電流に変換するパワー半導体素子を有するパワー半導体モジュールと、
前記パワー半導体素子を駆動するドライバ回路を搭載したドライバ回路基板と、
前記交流電流を伝達する交流側中継導体と、
交流コネクタと、を備え、
前記パワー半導体モジュールは、前記交流側中継導体と接続される交流側端子と、前記ドライバ回路基板と接続される前記制御側端子と、を有し、
前記交流コネクタは、前記ドライバ回路基板を介して前記パワー半導体モジュールとは反対側に配置され、
前記ドライバ回路基板は、低い電圧から高い電圧に変圧して前記ドライバ回路に変圧された電圧を供給するトランスと、当該トランスと前記ドライバ回路を接続する配線と、を有し、
さらに前記ドライバ回路基板は、前記ドライバ回路を挟んで前記トランスとは反対側に配置される貫通孔を形成し、
前記交流側中継導体は、前記貫通孔を通って、前記前記交流側コネクタと接続される電力変換装置。 - 請求項1に記載された電力変換装置であって、
前記直流電圧を平滑化するコンデンサ素子を有するコンデンサモジュールを備え、
前記コンデンサモジュールは、前記パワー半導体モジュールの側部に配置され、
前記パワー半導体モジュールは、直流側端子を有し、
前記交流側端子は、前記コンデンサモジュールに対して前記直流側端子よりも遠くに配置され、
前記制御端子は、前記直流側端子と前記交流側端子との間に配置され、
前記ドライバ回路基板は、前記パワー半導体モジュール及び前記コンデンサモジュールと対向する位置に配置され、
前記接続部は、前記制御端子と対向する位置に配置される電力変換装置。 - 請求項2に記載された電力変換装置であって、
前記パワー半導体モジュールは複数設けられ、それぞれの前記パワー半導体モジュールは長手方向の辺と短手方向の辺を有する矩形状であり、
前記直流側端子と前記制御側端子と前記交流側端子は、前記パワー半導体モジュールの長手方向の辺に沿って並べて配置され、
前記コンデンサモジュールは、長手方向の辺と短手方向の辺を有する矩形状であり、
前記複数のパワー半導体モジュールは、当該複数のパワー半導体モジュールの短手方向の辺が前記コンデンサモジュールの長手方向の辺に沿って一列に並ぶように配置され、
前記ドライバ回路基板の前記貫通孔は複数設けられ、
前記交流側中継導体は複数設けられ、それぞれの当該交流側中継導体は対応する前記貫通孔の一つを貫通する電力変換装置。 - 請求項1ないし3に記載されたいずれかの電力変換装置であって、
前記ドライバ回路基板と前記パワー半導体モジュールとの間の空間に配置された電流センサを有し、
前記交流側中継導体は、前記電流センサの貫通孔を通る電力変換装置。 - 請求項3に記載された電力変換装置であって、
冷却冷媒を流す流路を形成する流路形成体を有し、
前記流路形成体は、前記複数のパワー半導体モジュールを収納する第1流路部を形成する第1流路形成体を有する電力変換装置。 - 請求項5に記載された電力変換装置であって、
前記流路形成体は、前記コンデンサモジュールの一面と対向して形成されるとともに前記冷却冷媒を流す第2流路部を形成する第2流路形成体を有する電力変換装置。 - 請求項6に記載された電力変換装置であって、
前記第1流路形成体は、前記第1流路部が前記第2流路部と繋がるように前記第2流路形成体と一体に形成される電力変換装置。 - 請求項1ないし7に記載されたいずれかの電力変換装置であって、
前記ドライバ回路基板に前記パワー半導体素子の制御信号を出力する制御回路基板と、
前記ケースから突出する支持部材により支持される金属製ベースと、
前記パワー半導体モジュールと前記ドライバ回路基板と前記制御回路基板と前記金属製ベースを収納する金属製ケースと、を備え、
前記金属製ベースは、前記ドライバ回路基板を前記パワー半導体モジュールが配置された側に保持するとともに前記制御回路基板を前記交流側コネクタが配置された側に保持し、
前記金属製ケースは、グランドに電気的に接続される電力変換装置。 - 請求項8に記載された電力変換装置であって、
前記制御回路基板は、車両に搭載されたモータ駆動の指令信号を伝達する制御側コネクタを有し、
前記金属製ケースは、前記交流側コネクタが配置された一面に開口部を形成し、
前記制御側コネクタは、前記開口部を介して、前記金属製ケースの収納空間から当該金属製ケースの外部に突出する電力変換装置。
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