Inductor systems using flux concentrator structures

Abstract

An apparatus (e.g., an inductor system) includes an elongate magnetic core, at least one coil wrapped around the magnetic core and a spacer configured to separate an inner side of the at least one coil from the magnetic core to provide a coolant passage between the inner side of the at least one coil and the magnetic core. The apparatus further includes at least one flux concentrator body positioned on an outer side of the at least one coil and configured to concentrate a magnetic flux on the outer side of the at least one coil. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes a frame configured to support the magnetic core, the at least one coil and the at least one flux concentrator body. In further embodiments, the at least one flux concentrator body may be mounted on at least one wall of an enclosure or chassis.

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