Patent ID: 9521775
Filing Date: 2016-12-13
CPC Classification: H02K,H05K

Claim Text:
1. A drive apparatus comprising: a semiconductor module including switching elements; a connector provided for electrical connection with an external part and including a peripheral wall and a first fitting part formed on the peripheral wall; a holding member including a module holding part and a connector holding part, the module holding part holding the semiconductor module, and the connector holding part being provided with a second fitting part for fitting with the first fitting part and holding the connector, wherein the first fitting part is formed on a first surface of the peripheral wall, which faces an accommodation bottom part of the connector holding part, and side walls, which are formed on both sides of the first surface; a buffer chamber formed at a fitting position, at which the first fitting part and the second fitting part are fitted each other; and a cover member for accommodating the semiconductor module and the holding member therein; wherein: the second fitting part is formed at a top end of the connector holding part; and the buffer chamber is defined by the connector, the connecter holding part and the cover member.