Patent ID: 9510487
Filing Date: 2016-11-29
CPC Classification: H02M,H05K

Claim Text:
1. A power conversion apparatus, comprising: a power semiconductor module for converting direct-current power into alternating-current power; a first flow channel forming body for housing the power semiconductor module; and a cover for fixing the power semiconductor module to the first flow channel forming body, wherein: the power semiconductor module includes a power semiconductor element, main terminals electrically connected to the power semiconductor element, and a case for housing the power semiconductor element; the cover has a recessed portion and an opening provided in a bottom surface portion of the recessed portion; the power semiconductor module is placed to be fitted into the recessed portion; the power semiconductor module is fixed to the cover so that the main terminals pass through the opening; and the case and an inner wall of the recessed portion have an airtight structure.