Patent ID: 7679234
Filing Date: 2010-03-16
Classification: B60L,H02K,Y02T

Abstract:
1. An apparatus, comprising: an electric motor configured to operate on a first type of electrical power; a converter electrically connected to the motor, and configured to convert a second type of electrical power to the first type of electrical power to thereby supply power to the electric motor; and a coolant system configured to spray coolant on the converter and on the electric motor; a housing configured to enclose at least a portion of the converter and the coolant system; a converter module comprising the housing, the converter, and the coolant system, wherein the converter module is configured to be removably mounted on the electric motor; a first fluid connector portion supported on the converter module; and a second fluid connector portion supported on the motor, wherein the first fluid connector portion and the second fluid connector portion are configured to couple in fluid communication in response to mounting the converter module on the electric motor to thereby connect in fluid communication the coolant system with the electric motor.