Patent ID: 8351216

Claim:
A layered structure assembly for a DC to AC inverter comprising: a first layered structure with first and second conductive layers on opposing sides, one or both of the conductive layers comprising or adapted for supporting components of a DC to AC inverter circuit, a separate second layered structure with third and fourth conductive layers on opposing sides, one or both of the conductive layers comprising or adapted for supporting components of a DC to AC inverter circuit, wherein the first and second layered structures are arranged such that the second conductive layer is at least partially facing the third conductive layer, and at least one removable connector providing a connection between the first conductive layer and the fourth conductive layer, and a connection between the second conductive layer and the third conductive layer, the removable connector comprising: a rod electrically connected to the first conductive layer via a low resistance, high current electrical connection and extending from the first layered structure to the second layered structure, the rod also being electrically connected to the fourth conductive layer via a low resistance, high current electrical connection, and a sleeve assembled around the rod and extending between the first and second layered structures and being electrically connected to the second conductive layer via a low resistance, high current electrical connection and the third conductive layer via a low resistance, high current electrical connection, at least one mechanical fastener coupled to the rod to apply pressure to retain the rod and sleeve to the layered structures and provide the low resistance, high current electrical connections, and wherein the rod and sleeve are separated by a minimal gap to reduce the inductance of the connection.