Electronic controller modules and methods for making and using same
AssigneeCarter Group, Inc.
InventorsMichael Charles LaCroix, Marcus Beaumont
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Abstract
An electronic controller module including a heat-resistant material to substantially surround and physically protect the controller, at least one electrically-conductive member to provide input or output of at least one electrical signal through the material to the controller, and a heat-resistant lid including a heat sink configured and dimensioned to dissipate a sufficient amount of heat to inhibit or avoid damage to the electronic controller, wherein the material and the lid are operatively associated to completely surround the controller. These modules are particularly suitable for use in automotive applications.
Claims20
An electronic controller module comprising:
- an electronic controller that generates at least about 15 W of heat;
- an enclosure made of at least one heat-resistant material which comprises an olefinic polymer that includes amide units and that does not melt on exposure to about 150 W and is configured and dimensioned to substantially surround and physically protect the controller;
- at least one electrically-conductive member to provide input or output of at least one electrical signal through the enclosure to the controller;
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- a heat sink operatively associated with the controller to receive heat therefrom, the heat sink being made of a material that dissipates about 20 W to 150 W to inhibit or avoid damage to the controller and enclosure.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.