CN115039330A

CN115039330A - Submodule

Info

Publication number: CN115039330A
Application number: CN202180011806.9A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 梁承必; 姜大喆
Original assignee: LS Electric Co Ltd
Current assignee: LS Electric Co Ltd
Priority date: 2020-02-03
Filing date: 2021-01-13
Publication date: 2022-09-09
Also published as: WO2021157887A1

Abstract

A sub-module is disclosed. The sub-modules of embodiments of the present invention are slidably coupled to the track assembly. The cart unit and the rail unit, in which the sub-modules are installed, are coupled in a snap-in manner by means of planes having a curvature, and are respectively provided with a separation preventing part, thereby preventing the cart unit from being arbitrarily separated during the sliding movement of the cart unit along the rail unit. Therefore, the sub-modules mounted to the cart unit slide along the rail unit together with the cart unit, and are not arbitrarily separated in the left-right direction of the rail unit. Thereby, the coupling state between the sub-module and the rail unit can be stably maintained.

Description

Submodule

Technical Field

The present invention relates to a sub-module, and more particularly, to a sub-module having a structure capable of stably maintaining a coupled state of a cart, in which a capacitor assembly or a valve assembly is seated, and a rail assembly.

Background

A Flexible power Transmission System (FACTS) or a new power Transmission System (FACTS) is an operation technology for improving flexibility of a power System by introducing a power electronic control technology into an AC power System.

Specifically, the flexible power transmission system can control the transmission power by using the semiconductor switching element for power. The flexible power transmission system can improve the equipment utilization rate of the power transmission line to the maximum extent, can increase the power transmission capacity and can minimize the voltage variation.

In a flexible power transmission system, storage and input/output of electric power are realized by capacitor elements. The capacitor element may be controlled by a switching element. Specifically, the switching element may control input, output, and the like of the current of the capacitor element.

In the flexible power transmission system, it is possible to change the power transmission and storage capacities by diversifying the number of capacitor elements and switching elements that control them. For this purpose, the structure for controlling the capacitor element and the switching element may be constructed in a modular manner.

In the case where the structures are constructed in a modular manner, the respective structures may be electrically connectable to each other in such a manner as to be inserted into or drawn out from the large frame. Thereby, the transmission and storage capacity of the entire flexible power transmission system can be changed.

The structure typically has a large weight. This is because the capacitor element, the switching element, and various components for controlling them are mounted inside the structure.

Therefore, the method of inserting or extracting the structure into or from the large frame is preferably performed in a sliding manner. In addition, the sliding manner needs to be provided with a rail for supporting the structure due to its structure.

The structure is premised on a situation where it is engaged with a rail and moves only in the lengthwise direction of the rail. However, there is a risk that the structure may be arbitrarily detached from the rail due to abrasion or the like generated as the insertion and extraction operations of the structure are repeated.

In addition, in the case of supporting the structure in a sliding manner, it is necessary to restrict the movement in the sliding direction. That is, in the case where the structure is slid without a limit to the distance of movement, there may be a risk of being separated by being arbitrarily moved along the rail.

In such a case, it is difficult to ensure the operational reliability of the flexible power transmission system. Further, in the case where the structure is separated from the track for the purpose of maintenance or the like, the safety of the work place may be threatened.

Korean laid-open patent publication No. 10-2011-0064226 discloses a rail-separation preventing device. Specifically, disclosed is a rail-escape preventing device for preventing wheels from escaping in the width direction of a rail by providing an additional rail-escape preventing device at the outer side of the wheels of a cart disposed on the rail.

However, such a type of rail-deviation preventing device has a limitation that a solution for preventing the cart from being deviated in an up-down direction, i.e., from the rail to an upper side, cannot be proposed.

In addition, said prior document must be able to be implemented by equipping it with additional devices. Therefore, the overall volume of the rail and the frame inevitably increases.

Korean authorized utility model publication No. 20-0406915 discloses a separation preventing device for a slide rail. Specifically, disclosed is a separation prevention device for preventing separation of a rail due to an impact caused by sliding of a moving rail when opening and closing a storage box.

However, since such a type of separation prevention device is premised on supporting a lightweight object, there is a limitation that it is difficult to apply the separation prevention device to a rail provided in a flexible power transmission system.

In addition, the above-mentioned conventional document presupposes that the slide rail is provided on a side surface of the frame. Therefore, it is difficult to ensure reliability as to whether or not the structure of a large weight can be stably supported on the side in the same manner as the prior document.

Korean laid-open utility model publication No. 20-1998 and 0049317 discloses a separation preventing device for a sliding door. Specifically, disclosed is a separation preventing device in which a stopper bracket is fastened to a lower portion of a support bracket for supporting a lower roller, and an auxiliary stopper is provided at a vertical portion of the stopper bracket.

However, such a type of disengagement prevention device is premised on a case where the lower roller is provided to a rail to which the sliding door is fastened. That is, it is difficult to be applied to a case where the rail and the sliding door are fastened without an additional member.

Further, the prior document relates to a structure for supporting a sliding door having a relatively small weight. That is, there is a limitation to suggest only a scheme for separating a lightweight component that can be supported by the lower roller from the rail.

Disclosure of Invention

Problems to be solved by the invention

It is an object of the present invention to provide a submodule having a structure capable of solving the above-mentioned problems.

First, an object of the present invention is to provide a sub-module having a structure capable of easily coupling a heavy module with a rail.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a sub-module having a structure that allows a heavy module to easily slide while being coupled to a rail.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a sub-module having a structure in which a heavy module is not arbitrarily separated inward in a width direction of a rail in a state in which the module is coupled to the rail.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a submodule having a structure in which a heavy module is not separated from a rail in a width direction of the rail in a state where the module is coupled to the rail.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a submodule having a structure in which a heavy module is not separated from a rail at will when the module is coupled to the rail.

In addition, it is an object of the present invention to provide a sub-module having a structure in which a rail supporting a module with a large weight is not damaged by the weight of the module.

In addition, it is an object of the present invention to provide a sub-module having a structure in which a module having a large weight can be easily coupled to a rail without adding an additional member and a coupled state can be stably maintained.

In addition, it is an object of the present invention to provide a sub-module having a structure capable of limiting a distance along a rail along which a module having a large weight coupled with the rail slides.

In addition, it is an object of the present invention to provide a sub-module having a structure that does not require excessive structural changes in order to limit the distance of a heavy module along a rail.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a submodule having a structure in which a heavy module can be smoothly slid to a specific position in an end direction of a rail in a longitudinal direction.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a sub-module having a structure that cannot move further in the end direction in the longitudinal direction of the rail when a heavy module reaches the specific position.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a submodule having a structure in which a heavy module can be smoothly slid from the specific position to a direction away from the end portion.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a sub-module having a structure in which a user can move a heavy module further in the direction of the end by an easy operation when the heavy module reaches the specific position.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a submodule having a structure in which a heavy module is integrated with a rail and cannot be arbitrarily slid.

Technical scheme for solving problems

In order to achieve the above object, a sub-module of an embodiment of the present invention includes: a capacitor assembly accommodating the capacitor element therein; a valve assembly electrically coupleable with the capacitor assembly; a cart (cart) unit housing the capacitor assembly or the valve assembly; and a rail unit slidably coupled to the rail unit, the rail unit being formed to extend in one direction, the cart unit including: an extension part formed to extend toward the rail unit; and a wheel (wheel) part rotatably coupled to one side of the extension part, rotatably contacting the rail unit, the rail unit including a rail bent part formed to extend toward the cart unit, and facing the other side of the extension part.

In addition, the cart unit of the sub-module may include: an arc portion formed to protrude from the other side of the extension portion toward the rail bending portion in a manner of having an arc, the rail bending portion being bent in a manner of surrounding the arc portion.

In addition, the rail bending part of the sub-module may be formed to have a curvature in a direction away from the arc part.

In addition, the cart unit of the sub-module may include: a cart main body portion on which the capacitor assembly or the valve assembly is seated, the extension portion extending from a side of the cart main body portion opposite to a side on which the capacitor assembly or the valve assembly is seated, the rail bending portion being formed to extend such that an end portion of the rail bending portion on a side toward the cart unit is located between the arc portion and the cart main body portion.

In addition, the rail unit of the sub-module may include: a rail main body portion located on an opposite side of the cart unit from the capacitor assembly or the valve assembly, the rail curved portion extending from the rail main body portion, the rail curved portion including: a first rail curved portion extending from the rail main body portion in a direction away from the arc portion so as to have an arc shape; a second rail curved portion formed to extend from the first rail curved portion in a direction away from the arc portion so as to have an arc shape; and a third rail bending portion formed to extend from the second rail bending portion in a direction away from the arc portion in an arc shape.

In addition, a side surface restricting portion may be formed to protrude in a curved shape on a side of the second rail bending portion of the sub-module facing the arc portion so as to form a predetermined angle with a surface of the arc portion.

In addition, a side surface of the side surface restriction portion of the sub-module, which is opposite to the arc-shaped portion, may be concavely formed in a direction away from the arc-shaped portion, the arc-shaped portion being convexly formed toward the side surface restriction portion.

In addition, an upper surface restriction portion formed to protrude toward the arc portion may be provided at a side of the third rail bending portion of the sub-module toward the arc portion.

In addition, a side surface of the upper surface restricting portion of the sub-module, which is opposite to the arc-shaped portion, may be concavely formed in a direction away from the arc-shaped portion, and the arc-shaped portion may be convexly formed toward the upper surface restricting portion.

In addition, the rail unit of the sub-module may include: a rail main body portion from which the rail curved portion is formed to extend; a rail extending portion formed to extend from the rail bending portion toward the wheel portion; and a support portion formed continuously with the rail extension portion in a direction away from the rail extension portion, the wheel portion being rotatably disposed at the support portion.

In addition, a stepped portion may be formed between the rail extending portion and the supporting portion of the sub-module, the stepped portion being continuously formed with the rail extending portion and the supporting portion, respectively, and a side surface of the stepped portion that faces the wheel portion being concavely formed.

In addition, a shortest distance between the capacitor assembly or the valve assembly of the sub-module and the one side surface of the step part may be formed longer than a shortest distance between the capacitor assembly or the valve assembly and one side surface of the support part facing the wheel part.

In addition, a shortest distance between the capacitor assembly or the valve assembly of the sub-module and the one side of the stepped part may be formed longer than a shortest distance between the capacitor assembly or the valve assembly and one side of the rail extension toward the capacitor assembly or the valve assembly.

In addition, a shortest distance between the capacitor assembly or the valve assembly of the sub-module and a side surface of the support portion toward the wheel portion may be formed longer than a shortest distance between the capacitor assembly or the valve assembly and a side surface of the rail extension portion toward the capacitor assembly or the valve assembly.

Additionally, the wheel portion of the sub-module may include: a wheel body portion rotatably mounted on the support portion; and a disc portion, located on a side of the wheel main body portion facing the extended portion, having a diameter larger than that of the wheel main body portion, the wheel main body portion being rotatably seated on the support portion, the disc portion being accommodated in a space surrounded by the rail extended portion, the stepped portion, and the support portion.

In addition, the disc part of the sub-module may be formed to have a predetermined thickness in a direction toward the rail extension part and the support part, and the stepped part may be formed to have a length extending between the rail extension part and the support part longer than the thickness of the disc part.

Further, the outer circumference of the disc portion of the sub-module may be spaced apart from the one side surface of the stepped portion by a predetermined distance.

In addition, a cart coupling part may be provided at a side of the disc part of the sub-module facing the extension part, the cart coupling part being rotatably coupled to the extension part.

In addition, a sub-module of another embodiment of the present invention includes: a cart unit housing the valve assembly; a rail unit to which the cart unit is slidably coupled, the rail unit being formed to extend in one direction; and a detachment prevention portion provided to the cart unit and the rail unit, configured to prevent the cart unit from being arbitrarily detached from the rail unit, the detachment prevention portion including: a stopper (stopper) member rotatably coupled to the cart unit and formed to extend in one direction; and a stop groove concavely formed at one side surface of the rail unit, one side of the stop member being inserted into or separated from the stop groove.

In addition, the cart unit of the sub-module may include: a cart main body portion formed to extend in the one direction in which the rail unit extends; and an extension portion formed to extend from the cart main body portion toward the rail unit, the stopper member being coupled to one side of the extension portion.

In addition, the stopper member of the detachment prevention part of the sub-module may include: a stopper main body portion formed to extend in the one direction in which the stopper member extends; and a locking plate (locking plate) bent at a predetermined angle from one side in the extending direction of the stopper body toward the extending portion, the locking plate being in contact with any one surface surrounding the stop groove when the stopper member is inserted into the stop groove.

In addition, the separation preventing part of the sub-module may include: an elastic member configured to be coupled to the stopper member and the cart unit, respectively, to elastically support the stopper member, the stopper member including: and an elastic member coupling hole formed through the other side opposite to the locking plate, wherein one side of the elastic member is coupled to the elastic member coupling hole.

In addition, the stopper member of the sub-module may include: a wheel coupling portion located between the lock plate and the elastic member coupling hole and rotatably coupled to the extension portion, the elastic member being configured to apply an elastic force that urges a side of the stopper member where the elastic member coupling hole is formed toward the cart body.

In addition, the rail unit of the sub-module may include: a support portion to which a wheel portion rotatably coupled to the extension portion is installed, the locking plate being in contact with a side surface of the support portion facing the cart body portion.

In addition, the cart unit of the sub-module may include: an extension part formed to extend toward the rail unit; and a wheel (wheel) part rotatably coupled to the extension part, the rail unit including a support part on which the wheel part is seated, the stop groove being formed at the support part.

In addition, the stopping groove of the sub-module may include: a first surface which is disposed adjacent to one end portion in the one direction in which the rail unit extends, and which extends at a predetermined angle to the one side surface of the rail unit; and a second surface formed continuously with the first surface, extending in a direction away from the one-side end of the rail unit, and extending from the first surface toward the one-side surface of the rail unit, the first surface being formed to be more inclined than the second surface with respect to the one-side surface of the rail unit.

In addition, the cart unit of the sub-module is movable toward the stop slot until the stop member contacts the first face.

In addition, the stop groove of the sub-module may be disposed adjacent to one side end portion of the one direction in which the rail unit extends, the stopper member may be moved together with the cart unit in a direction toward or away from the one side end portion of the rail unit along the rail unit, and if the stopper member is inserted into the stop groove, the one side of the stopper member may be in contact with a first surface surrounding the stop groove at a position adjacent to the one side end portion of the rail unit.

In addition, a blocking plate may be provided at one side end portion of the rail unit of the sub-module adjacent to the stopping groove, the blocking plate being configured to be coupled to the one side end portion of the rail unit and one side end portion of the cart unit, respectively, to restrict movement of the cart unit.

In addition, the cart unit of the sub-module may include: a cart body portion housing the valve assembly; an extension part formed to extend a predetermined distance from the cart body part; and an arc-shaped portion formed to protrude from the extending portion in a direction opposite to the detachment prevention portion in a manner of having an arc shape, a cart hollow portion formed to penetrate in the direction in which the rail unit extends being provided inside the arc-shaped portion, and a blocking fastening member for fastening the blocking plate to the cart unit being fastened to the cart hollow portion.

In addition, the rail unit of the sub-module may include: a rail body portion extending along the one direction in which the rail unit extends, on a lower side of the cart unit; and a rail extension part extending from the rail main body part toward the stopper member, a fastening hole being provided inside the rail extension part, the fastening hole being penetratingly formed in the direction in which the rail unit is extended, and a blocking fastening member fastening the blocking plate to the rail unit being fastened to the fastening hole.

Effects of the invention

According to the present invention, the following effects can be achieved.

First, the cart unit is coupled to the rail unit in the longitudinal direction of the rail unit. A heavy weight capacitor assembly or valve assembly is disposed in the cart unit.

Therefore, a heavy weight capacitor assembly or valve assembly can be easily coupled to the rail unit by the cart unit.

In addition, the cart unit is slidably coupled to the rail unit. The cart unit has an extension portion formed to extend toward the rail unit and an arc portion formed to protrude from the extension portion.

A rail bending portion is provided at the rail unit, the rail bending portion extending toward the cart unit and surrounding the arc portion. The cart unit is guided by the rail bending part so as to be slidable in a length direction of the rail unit.

Therefore, in a state where the capacitor assembly or the valve assembly of a large weight is seated on the rail unit, the cart unit can also slide along the rail unit. Thereby, the capacitor assembly or the valve assembly can be easily slid along the rail unit.

The rail curved portion is formed to protrude inward of the rail unit, i.e., in a direction away from the arc portion. The rail bending portion is formed so as to surround the arc portion. A side surface limiting part is formed on one side of the rail bending part towards the arc part in a protruding mode. When the cart unit moves a predetermined distance in the left-right direction toward the rail curved portion, the side surface regulating portion comes into contact with the arc portion.

Therefore, the distance that the cart unit moves to the inside in the left-right direction of the rail unit can be limited. Thus, the cart unit does not come off arbitrarily inward in the width direction of the rail unit.

The rail unit includes a rail extending portion, a step portion, and a support portion, which are formed to extend in this order from the rail main body portion to the outer side in the width direction. The step part is formed to have a height lower than the rail extension part and the support part. Therefore, a guide space portion, which is a space surrounded by the rail extending portion, the step portion, and the support portion, is formed.

The wheel portion of the cart unit is supported by the support portion. A disk portion having a diameter larger than that of the wheel portion is formed inside the wheel portion. The disk portion is accommodated in the guide space portion. The guide space portion is surrounded in the width direction by the rail extension portion and the support portion.

Therefore, the distance that the cart unit moves to the outside in the left-right direction of the rail unit can be limited. Thus, the cart unit does not come off arbitrarily to the outside in the width direction of the rail unit.

The rail curved portion is formed to protrude inward of the rail unit, i.e., in a direction away from the arc portion. The rail bending portion is formed to surround the arc portion, and one side end portion of the rail bending portion covers an upper side of the arc portion.

An upper surface restricting portion is formed to protrude from one side of the rail bending portion toward the arc portion. The upper surface restriction portion is located at the one-side end portion of the rail bending portion. That is, the upper surface restriction portion is formed to protrude from the upper side of the arc portion toward the arc portion.

When the cart unit moves upward by a predetermined distance so as to be spaced apart from the rail unit, the upper surface restriction portion comes into contact with the arc portion.

Therefore, the distance that the cart unit moves to the upper side of the rail unit can be limited. Thus, the cart unit does not come off arbitrarily to the upper side of the rail unit.

In addition, the cart unit is slidably disposed to the rail unit through the wheel portion. The wheel body portion of the wheel portion having a wide face is rotatably disposed at the support portion of the rail unit. That is, the load of the cart unit and the capacitor assembly or the valve assembly mounted thereto is supported by the wheel main body portion and the support portion having a wide surface area.

Therefore, even if a capacitor assembly or a valve assembly of a large weight is disposed, the rail unit is not damaged by the weight of the assembly.

In addition, the above effects can be achieved by a rail unit and a cart unit slidably coupled to the rail unit. That is, it is not necessary to provide an additional member for achieving the effect.

Therefore, the above-described effects can be achieved only by changing the configurations of the respective structural elements of the submodules.

In addition, a valve assembly or a capacitor assembly is disposed at the cart unit. The cart unit is slidably coupled to the rail unit. The cart unit and the rail unit are provided with a separation prevention portion, respectively. If the separation preventing portion provided to the cart unit and the separation preventing portion provided to the rail unit are brought into contact at a specific position, the cart unit does not move in the end portion direction of the rail unit.

Therefore, the distance that the cart unit in which the valve assembly or the capacitor assembly is seated slides along the rail unit can be limited.

In addition, the detachment prevention portion provided to the cart unit includes a stopper member and an elastic member. The stopper member and the elastic member are respectively coupled to the cart unit. The separation preventing portion provided in the rail unit is formed of a stop groove formed by recessing from the upper side surface of the support portion.

Therefore, the detachment prevention portion provided to the cart unit may be provided only by coupling the stopper member and the elastic member to the cart unit. In addition, the separation preventing portion provided to the rail unit may be provided only by forming a stopping groove in the supporting portion. Therefore, in order to limit the sliding distance of the cart unit, excessive structural changes are not required.

In addition, the stop groove includes a first face and a second face. The first surface is closer to the end of the rail unit in the longitudinal direction than the second surface. The inclination of the first surface to the upper side of the rail unit is greater than the inclination of the second surface to the upper side of the rail unit.

One side of a stopper member provided to the cart unit is in contact with the rail unit and moves. As the cart unit moves along the end of the length direction of the rail unit, the stopper member will first pass the second face.

Therefore, the cart unit can smoothly slide toward the end in the longitudinal direction of the rail unit until the stopper member comes into contact with the first face.

In addition, the first surface is closer to the end in the longitudinal direction of the rail unit than the second surface. The inclination of the first surface to the upper side of the rail unit is larger than the inclination of the second surface to the upper side of the rail unit.

Therefore, if the stopper member is in contact with the first surface, the cart unit does not slide toward the end in the longitudinal direction of the rail unit without additional operation.

In addition, the second surface is farther from the end portion in the longitudinal direction of the rail unit than the first surface. The inclination of the second surface to the upper side of the rail unit is smaller than the inclination of the first surface to the upper side of the rail unit.

Therefore, if the cart unit is moved in a direction away from the end in the longitudinal direction of the rail unit, the stopper member can be moved along the second surface in a state of being in contact with the second surface.

In addition, the stopper member is elastically connected to the cart unit by an elastic member. In a state where the stopper member is in contact with the first surface, the user may rotate the stopper member in a direction in which the elastic member extends. Thereby, the portion of the stopper member in contact with the first surface will be rotationally moved toward the upper side of the rail unit.

Therefore, in a state where the stopper member is in contact with the first surface, the user can additionally move the cart unit toward the end in the longitudinal direction of the rail unit by the remaining distance after rotating the stopper member.

In addition, a blocking plate may be fastened to the cart unit and the rail unit. The blocking plates are fastened to lengthwise ends of the cart unit and the rail unit, respectively. That is, the blocking plate is fastened to both the cart unit and the rail unit.

Therefore, the cart unit and the rail unit are held in a state of being fastened together at the end portions in the longitudinal direction, respectively. Thus, the cart unit does not slide arbitrarily along the rail unit.

Drawings

Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing a modular multilevel converter including sub-modules of an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 2 is a perspective view showing a sub-module of an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 3 is a partially enlarged perspective view illustrating a connection relationship between a capacitor assembly and a valve assembly of the sub-module of fig. 2.

Fig. 4 is a perspective view showing the sub-module of fig. 2 from another angle.

Fig. 5 is a partially enlarged perspective view illustrating a ground portion of the capacitor module combined with the sub-module of fig. 2.

Fig. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing an internal configuration of the ground rod unit that is electrically connectable to the ground portion of fig. 5.

Fig. 7 is a perspective view illustrating a valve assembly provided to the sub-module of fig. 2.

Fig. 8 is a partial perspective view showing the electronics and the member for insulation provided to the valve assembly of fig. 7.

Fig. 9 is a partially enlarged perspective view illustrating a wire used for energization between the member for insulation and the rail assembly of fig. 8.

Fig. 10 is a partially exploded perspective view showing the coupling relationship of the explosion proof frame portion provided to the valve assembly of fig. 7.

Fig. 11 is an exploded perspective view showing another angle of coupling relationship of the explosion proof frame portion provided to the valve assembly of fig. 7.

Fig. 12 is a perspective view illustrating the housing unit included in fig. 10 and 11.

Fig. 13 is a front view showing a rail assembly provided to the sub-module of fig. 2.

Fig. 14 is a perspective view illustrating the rail assembly and the detachment prevention part of fig. 13.

Fig. 15 is a side view showing a state where the separation preventing portion of fig. 14 is inserted into the stop groove.

Fig. 16 is a side view showing a state in which the detachment prevention portion of fig. 14 is mounted to the support portion.

Fig. 17 is a perspective view illustrating a process of drawing out the cart unit using the mounting-separated portion provided to the sub-module of fig. 2.

Fig. 18 is a perspective view illustrating a process of coupling the cart unit using the mounting-separated portion provided to the sub-module of fig. 2.

Fig. 19 is a rear perspective view illustrating a short-circuit adjustment portion provided to the modular multilevel converter of fig. 1.

Fig. 20a is a perspective view showing a state before the respective sub-modules are short-circuited with each other by the short-circuit adjustment section of fig. 19.

Fig. 20b is a perspective view showing a state in which the respective sub-modules are short-circuited with each other by the short-circuit adjustment section of fig. 19.

Fig. 21 is a schematic view showing a process of rotating a short circuit adjustment lever provided in an indicating member of the short circuit adjustment portion of fig. 19.

Fig. 22 is a perspective view showing a cooling flow path portion provided to the submodule of fig. 2.

Fig. 23 is a partially enlarged perspective view showing the main pipe unit of the cooling passage section of fig. 22 from another angle.

Fig. 24 is a partially enlarged perspective view showing the main pipe unit of fig. 23 from another angle.

Fig. 25 is a partially enlarged perspective view showing a coupling relationship between the pipe connecting unit and the valve connecting pipe of the cooling passage section of fig. 22.

Detailed Description

Hereinafter, sub-modules of the embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

In the following description, a description of some of the constituent elements may be omitted in order to clarify the features of the present invention.

1. Definition of terms

The term "energized" used in the following description refers to a state in which an electric signal such as a current is transmitted between one or more members. In an embodiment, the energized state may be formed by a wire or the like.

The term "communication" used in the following description means a state in which one or more members are connected so as to be capable of fluid communication. In one embodiment, the communication state may be realized by piping or the like.

The term "cooling fluid" as used in the following description refers to any fluid capable of exchanging heat with another component. In one embodiment, the cooling fluid may be water.

The terms "front side", "rear side", "left side", "right side", "upper side", and "lower side" used in the following description can be understood with reference to the coordinate system shown in fig. 1. That is, in the following description, a case where the valve assembly 200 is positioned on the front side of the capacitor assembly 100 will be described on the premise.

2. Modular multilevel converter (Modular) of embodiments of the invention Multi level Converter)1 Description of the constitution

Referring to fig. 1, a modular multilevel converter 1 of an embodiment of the invention is shown. The modular multilevel converter 1 may function as a STATCOM (Static Synchronous Compensator).

That is, the modular multilevel converter 1 is a static type reactive power compensation device that performs a function of improving stability by supplementing a loss voltage at the time of power transmission and distribution.

The multilevel converter 1 of the embodiment of the present invention includes a plurality of Sub modules (Sub modules) 10 and a frame 20.

The sub-modules 10 essentially perform the functions of the modular multilevel converter 1 described above. The sub-module 10 may have a plurality. Depending on the number of sub-modules 10 provided, the capacity of the modular multilevel converter 1 may be increased.

The individual submodules 10 are electrically connectable to one another. In an embodiment, the individual sub-modules 10 may be connected in series.

In the illustrated embodiment, the sub-modules 10 have six sub-modules, and are arranged at predetermined distances from each other in the left-right direction. The number of sub-modules 10 provided may vary.

The sub-module 10 is supported by a frame 20. In the illustrated embodiment, the sub-module 10 is supported by a frame 20 forming a single layer.

The frame 20 forms the skeleton of the modular multilevel converter 1. The frame 20 supports the sub-module 10 on the upper or lower side.

The sub-module 10 will be described in detail later.

The frame 20 may be formed of a material having high rigidity. In one embodiment, the frame 20 may be formed of a ferrous material. Further, the frame 20 is formed in an H-Beam shape, and the axial rigidity of the frame 20 can be further enhanced.

The frame 20 may have a plurality. A plurality of frames 20 may be stacked on one another. The sub-modules 10 supported by the frame 20 may also be configured in a plurality of layers. Thereby, the capacity of the modular multilevel converter 1 may be increased.

In the illustrated embodiment, the frame 20 includes: a vertical frame 21, a horizontal frame 22, and a support 23. In addition, referring again to fig. 19, the frame 20 further includes an insulating member 24, and referring again to fig. 22, the frame 20 further includes a fixing frame 25.

The vertical frame 21 forms a framework of the frame 20 in the up-down direction. The vertical frame 21 is formed to extend in the vertical direction. Coupling plates are provided at upper and lower end portions of the vertical frame 21. The coupling plate has a quadrangular plate shape. The coupling plate is coupled with the ground or with the coupling plate of another frame 20 that is vertically stacked.

In the illustrated embodiment, the vertical frames 21 are respectively provided on the left and right sides of the front and the left and right sides of the rear. Thus, the vertical frames 21 have four in total. The number of vertical frames 21 may be changed.

The vertical frame 21 is combined with the horizontal frame 22. The vertical frame 21 may be maintained at a predetermined angle by the horizontal frame 22.

The horizontal frame 22 forms a framework of the frame 20 in the front-rear direction. The horizontal frame 22 is formed to extend in the front-rear direction. The front end of the horizontal frame 22 is coupled to the vertical frame 21 disposed on the front side. The rear end of the horizontal frame 22 is coupled to the vertical frame 21 disposed on the rear side.

Thereby, the deformation of the vertical frame 21 in the front-rear direction and the deformation of the horizontal frame 22 in the up-down direction can be minimized.

In the illustrated embodiment, the horizontal frames 22 are disposed on the left and right sides, respectively. In addition, the horizontal frames 22 may be disposed apart from each other in the up-down direction on the left and right sides. Thus, the horizontal frames 22 have four in total, but the number thereof may be changed.

A support 23 is coupled to the horizontal frame 22. The horizontal frame 22 supports left and right side end portions of the support portion 23.

The support portion 23 supports the sub-module 10 at the lower side. The support 23 is combined with the horizontal frame 22. Specifically, the left end of the support 23 is coupled to the horizontal frame 22 provided on the left side. The right end of the support 23 is coupled to the right horizontal frame 22.

The support portion 23 includes a plurality of beam members. Each Beam member may have the form of an H-Beam. The plurality of beam members are arranged continuously in the front-rear direction at a predetermined distance from each other.

On the upper side of the support 23, the sub-module 10 is arranged. As will be described later, the rail unit 540 of the rail assembly 500 is fixedly coupled to the upper side of the support portion 23. In addition, the cart unit 510(cart unit) of the sub-module 10 is slidably coupled to the rail unit 540.

Referring again to fig. 19, the beam member positioned at the rearmost side among the plurality of beam members included in the support portion 23 may be provided with a short-circuit adjustment portion 800. Which will be described in detail later.

The fixed frame 25 extends at a predetermined angle to the horizontal frame 22.

In one embodiment, the fixed frame 25 may extend from the left horizontal frame 22 to the right horizontal frame 22. In addition, in one embodiment, the fixed frame 25 may extend vertically with respect to the horizontal frame 22.

3. Description of the constitution of the sub-module 10 of an embodiment of the invention

Referring to fig. 1, a modular multilevel converter 1 of an embodiment of the invention comprises a sub-module 10. The sub-modules 10 are provided in the form of modules which can be added to the modular multilevel converter 1 or removed from the modular multilevel converter 1.

That is, the number of sub-modules 10 provided to the modular multilevel converter 1 may be changed. Thereby, the capacity of the modular multilevel converter 1 may be changed.

Referring to fig. 2-9, the sub-module 10 of the illustrated embodiment includes a capacitor assembly 100 and a valve assembly 200. Referring to fig. 19 and 22 again, the present invention further includes: the grounding part 300, the explosion-proof frame part 400, the rail assembly 500, the separation preventing part 600, the mounting and separating part 700, the short circuit adjusting part 800 and the cooling flow path part 900.

Hereinafter, each configuration of the sub-module 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings, and the grounding part 300, the explosion-proof frame part 400, the rail assembly 500, the separation preventing part 600, the attachment and separation part 700, the short circuit adjustment part 800, and the cooling flow path part 900 will be separately described.

(1) Description of the capacitor (capacitor) Assembly 100

The capacitor assembly 100 includes a capacitor element (not shown) therein. The capacitor assembly 100 is electrically connectable with the valve assembly 200. A capacitor element (not shown) inside the capacitor module 100 can be charged or discharged by a switching operation of the valve module 200.

Thereby, the capacitor element (not shown) may store electrical energy input in the sub-module 10. The electrical energy stored in the capacitor elements (not shown) may be used as a power source for driving the various components of the sub-module 10. In addition, the electric energy may be supplied as reactive power to an external power system that is galvanically connected to the sub-module 10.

In the illustrated embodiment, the capacitor assembly 100 is connected to the rear side of the valve assembly 200. This is because, compared to the capacitor assembly 100, a situation in which maintenance of the valve assembly 200 is required often occurs. That is, as described later, this is to easily separate only the valve assembly 200 to the front side.

The capacitor assembly 100 is supported by the rail assembly 500. Specifically, the capacitor assembly 100 is disposed to the capacitor cart unit 510a of the track assembly 500. In one embodiment, the capacitor assembly 100 may be fixedly coupled to the capacitor cart unit 510 a.

As described later, the capacitor cart unit 510a may slide along the rail unit 540 to the front side or the rear side. Thereby, the capacitor module 100 can also slide to the front side or the rear side together with the capacitor cart unit 510 a.

In the illustrated embodiment, the capacitor assembly 100 is formed to have a size larger than that of the valve assembly 200. Depending on the size of the internally mounted capacitor elements (not shown) of the capacitor assembly 100. That is, the size of the capacitor assembly 100 may vary according to the size of the capacitor element (not shown).

The capacitor assembly 100 includes a capacitor case 110 and a capacitor connector 120.

The capacitor case 110 forms the outer appearance of the capacitor assembly 100. A predetermined space is formed inside capacitor case 110. A capacitor element (not shown) may be mounted in the space. The mounted capacitor element (not shown) is electrically connectable with the valve assembly 200 through the capacitor connector 120.

The capacitor case 110 may be formed of a material having rigidity. This is to prevent the adjacent sub-module 10 and valve assembly 200 and the like from being affected in the event that the capacitor element (not shown) housed inside explodes for an unpredictable reason.

A residual water collecting unit 960 of a cooling passage section 900 described later is coupled to the upper side of the capacitor case 110. In addition, the lower side of the capacitor case 110 is combined with the capacitor cart unit 510 a.

The front side of the capacitor case 110 is electrically connectable to the valve assembly 200 through the capacitor connector 120.

The capacitor connector 120 may electrically connect the capacitor assembly 100 and the valve assembly 200. The capacitor connector 120 is electrically connectable with a capacitor element (not shown) and the valve connector 220 of the valve assembly 200.

If the capacitor assembly 100 or the valve assembly 200 is slid toward each other, the capacitor connector 120 may be slid to the valve connector 220 and inserted into engagement. Thereby, an energization state between the capacitor connector 120 and the valve connector 220 is formed.

By the combination, the energized state between the capacitor assembly 100 and the valve assembly 200 can be easily formed or released.

In the illustrated embodiment, the capacitor connector 120 is formed on a side, i.e., a front side, of the capacitor assembly 100 toward the valve assembly 200. Capacitor connector 120 has a plate shape formed to protrude a predetermined distance from the front side of capacitor case 110.

The shape of the capacitor connector 120 may be any shape that can be electrically coupled with the valve connector 220.

The capacitor connector 120 may have a plurality. In the illustrated embodiment, the capacitor connector 120 includes a first capacitor connector 121 disposed on the left side and a second capacitor connector 122 disposed on the right side.

The first capacitor connector 121 is slid to and electrically coupled with the valve connector 220 provided on the left side. In addition, the second capacitor connector 122 slides to and is electrically engageable with the valve connector 220 provided on the right side.

(2) Description of valve Assembly 200

The valve assembly 200 is the portion of the sub-module 10 that is electrically connectable to an external power source or load. In addition, the valve assembly 200 is electrically connected to the capacitor assembly 100, and can input or output electric power.

The valve assembly 200 may have a plurality of switching modules (switching modules) therein. In one embodiment, the switch module may be an IGBT (Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor) 440.

In addition, the valve assembly 200 may have a Control panel (Control Board) inside for controlling the switch module. In one embodiment, the control panel may be a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) 280.

The sub-module 10 of the embodiment of the present invention can prevent damage to another IGBT440 and other components of the sub-module 10 caused by explosion or the like of a certain IGBT 440. The IGBT440 and the structure for achieving the above object are separately described in the "explosion-proof frame portion 400".

In the illustrated embodiment, the valve assembly 200 is located on the front side of the capacitor assembly 100. This is because maintenance of the valve assembly 200 is performed more frequently than maintenance of the capacitor assembly 100.

The valve assembly 200 can be easily combined with or separated from the capacitor assembly 100 by installing the separation part 700. This will be described in detail later.

The valve assembly 200 is supported by a track assembly 500. Specifically, the valve assembly 200 is disposed at the valve cart unit 510b of the rail assembly 500. In one embodiment, the valve assembly 200 may be fixedly coupled to the valve cart unit 510 b.

As described later, the valve cart unit 510b may slide along the rail unit 540 to the front side or the rear side. Thereby, the valve assembly 200 can also slide forward or rearward together with the valve cart unit 510 b.

In the illustrated embodiment, the valve assembly 200 includes: a valve cover portion 210, a valve connector 220, an input bus bar 230, a bypass switch 240, an output bus bar 250, an insulating case 260, an insulating layer 270, and a printed circuit board 280.

The valve cover portion 210 forms a part of the outer shape of the valve assembly 200. Specifically, the bonnet portion 210 forms the outer surface of the left and right sides of the valve assembly 200.

The valve lid portion 210 is configured to cover the insulating case 260. The printed circuit board 280 and the like mounted inside the insulating case 260 are not exposed to the outside by the cap portion 210.

The valve cover portion 210 may be fixedly coupled to the insulating housing 260 by a fastening member such as a screw member.

The valve cover 210 is configured to shield electromagnetic noise (noise) components generated from the printed circuit board 280 or the IGBT 440. In an embodiment, the valve cover portion 210 may be formed of an aluminum (Al) material.

The cap portion 210 has a plurality of through holes. The through hole may communicate the inner space and the outside of the insulation case 260. Air may flow in through the through holes, so that the printed circuit board 280 or the IGBT440 may be cooled.

The valve cover portion 210 is electrically connectable with the cart unit 510 of the rail assembly 500. The connection may be made by a ground lead portion 340. This allows the valve cover portion 210 to be grounded (grounded), thereby preventing unnecessary current supply.

The direction from the valve cover portion 210 toward the explosion-proof frame portion 400 may be defined as an "inside direction". In addition, the direction from the explosion-proof frame portion 400 toward the valve cover portion 210 may be defined as an "outer direction".

An insulating case 260 is provided in the inner direction of the cap portion 210.

The valve connector 220 may electrically connect the valve assembly 200 and the capacitor assembly 100. The valve connector 220 is located on the side of the valve assembly 200 facing the capacitor assembly 100, i.e. the rear side in the illustrated embodiment.

The valve connector 220 is formed to extend in one direction, i.e., the front-to-rear direction in the illustrated embodiment.

One side of valve connector 220, the forward side in the illustrated embodiment, is electrically connectable to output bus 250. In the illustrated embodiment, the one side of the valve connector 220 is threadably engaged with the output bus bar 250.

The other side of the valve connector 220, i.e., the rear side in the illustrated embodiment, is electrically connectable with the capacitor connector 120.

The valve connector 220 may be formed of a pair of plate members spaced apart from each other by a prescribed distance. That is, in the illustrated embodiment, the respective valve connectors 220 are respectively provided in the outer and inner directions, and are disposed to face each other.

The capacitor connector 120 can slide into a space formed by the pair of plate members spaced apart from each other by the prescribed distance, and can be inserted thereinto or detached therefrom.

The pair of plate members is formed to have a curvature in an outward direction toward one side end portion of the capacitor assembly 100, i.e., a rear side end portion in the illustrated embodiment. Thereby, the sliding engagement and disengagement can be easily performed.

The pair of plate members may respectively include a plurality of bar members. In the illustrated embodiment, the pair of plate members includes four bar members formed by being stacked in the up-down direction. The number may be varied.

The valve connector 220 may have a plurality. In the illustrated embodiment, two valve connectors 220 are disposed at a predetermined distance from each other in the vertical direction. The valve connectors 220 are provided on the two output bus bars 250, respectively, and have four in total.

The number of valve connectors 220 may be changed to any number that can form the energized state of the valve assembly 200 and the capacitor assembly 100.

An input bus (buss bar)230 electrically connects the sub-module 10 to an external power source or load.

In the illustrated embodiment, the input bus bar 230 is formed to protrude a predetermined distance to the front side of the explosion-proof frame portion 400. The front side of the input bus bar 230 is electrically connectable to an external power source or load. The front side of the input bus 230 is electrically connectable to a bypass switch (bypass switch) 240.

Further, the rear side of input bus bar 230 is electrically connectable to current bus bar 420.

The input bus bar 230 may have a plurality. In the illustrated embodiment, the input bus 230 includes a first input bus 231 located at an upper side and a second input bus 232 located at a lower side.

The first input bus 231 is galvanically connected with the first live bus 421. Thus, the first input bus 231 can be electrically connected to the first IGBT 441.

The second input bus 232 is electrically connectable with a second power bus 422. Thereby, the second input bus 232 can be electrically connectable with the second IGBT 442.

The first input bus 231 and the second input bus 232 are each electrically connectable to an external power source or load. In addition, the first and second input bus bars 231 and 232 are electrically connectable with the bypass switch 240.

The bypass switch 240 is configured to exclude any sub-module 10 from the modular multilevel converter 1 in the case where a problem occurs in a structural element of the corresponding sub-module 10.

In particular, the bypass switch 240 may electrically short the first and second input busses 231, 232 of the respective sub-module 10. Thereby, the current flowing into one of the first and second input bus bars 231, 232 of the corresponding sub-module 10 flows out through the other input bus bar.

Thus, the respective sub-modules 10 will function as wires (wires) that can be electrically excluded from the modular multilevel converter 1.

The bypass switch 240 is located between the first input bus 231 and the second input bus 232 on the front side of the explosion-proof frame section 400. The bypass switch 240 is electrically connectable with the first input bus 231 and the second input bus 232.

Output bus 250 may electrically connect IGBT440 and capacitor assembly 100.

In the illustrated embodiment, the output bus bar 250 is formed to protrude a predetermined distance toward the rear side, which is a direction toward the capacitor module 100. The valve connector 220 is electrically coupled to the rear side of the output bus bar 250. In one embodiment, valve connector 220 may be threadably coupled to output bus 250.

The front side of output bus 250 may be electrically connected to live bus 420, and live bus 420 may be electrically connected to IGBT 440.

The output bus bar 250 may have a plurality. In the illustrated embodiment, the output bus bar 250 has two, and is disposed at a predetermined distance from each other. The prescribed distance may be equal to a distance by which the first capacitor connector 121 and the second capacitor connector 122 are spaced apart from each other.

The output bus bar 250 may be coupled to the case unit 410 to cover the IGBT accommodating portion 413 together with the energized bus bar 420. Output bus 250 and energized bus 420 are electrically connectable.

In the illustrated embodiment, output bus 250 is located on the rear side of energized bus 420. Thereby, the output bus bar 250 is configured to cover the rear side of the IGBT housing 413.

The output bus bar 250 includes: a first portion covering the IGBT accommodating section 413; a second portion bent at a predetermined angle from the first portion and covering one side (a rear side in the illustrated embodiment) of the housing unit 410; and a third portion extending from the second portion and combined with the valve connector 220.

The insulative housing 260 internally houses a printed circuit board 280. In addition, the insulating case 260 is in electrically contactable contact with the energizing bus bar 420 to electrically connect the printed circuit board 280 and the IGBT 440. Thus, the IGBT440 can be operated by the control signal calculated on the printed circuit board 280.

The insulating housing 260 has a plurality. In the illustrated embodiment, the insulating housings 260 have two and are provided on the left and right sides of the explosion-proof frame portion 400, respectively.

The outer side of the insulating housing 260, i.e., the side facing away from the explosion-proof frame 400, can be shielded by the cover 210. In the illustrated embodiment, the valve cover portions 210 are respectively provided to the left side of the insulating case 260 located on the left side and the right side of the insulating case 260 located on the right side.

The insulating case 260 may shield electromagnetic noise generated from the printed circuit board 280 or the IGBT 440. The insulating case 260 may be formed of an aluminum material.

Therefore, electromagnetic noise generated from the printed circuit board 280 or the IGBT440 does not leak to the outside arbitrarily by the valve cover portion 210 and the insulating case 260.

A predetermined space is formed inside the insulating case 260. An insulating layer 270 and a printed circuit board 280 are disposed in the space.

The insulating case 260 includes: a first wall 261, a second wall 262, a third wall 263, and a fourth wall 264.

The first wall 261 forms a front side wall of the insulating case 260. The second wall 262 forms a rear sidewall of the insulating housing 260. The first wall 261 and the second wall 262 are disposed facing each other.

The third wall 263 forms an upper sidewall of the insulating case 260. The fourth wall 264 forms a lower sidewall of the insulating housing 260. The third wall 263 and the fourth wall 264 are disposed to face each other.

The inner sides of the first, second, third and

fourth walls

261, 262, 263 and 264 may be formed of a material capable of blocking electromagnetic noise. In an embodiment, the first wall 261, the second wall 262, the third wall 263, and the fourth wall 264 may be formed of an aluminum material.

The bottom surface covered with the insulating layer 270, that is, the side surface of the insulating housing 260 facing the valve cover portion 210 may be formed of an aluminum material.

Thus, the inner space of the insulating case 260 can be electrically shielded by the respective faces of the valve cover portion 210 and the insulating case 260. As a result, electromagnetic noise generated from the printed circuit board 280 or the IGBT440 does not leak to the outside arbitrarily.

The insulating layer 270 and the printed circuit board 280 are accommodated in a space surrounded by the first wall 261, the second wall 262, the third wall 263, and the fourth wall 264.

The insulating layer 270 is configured to block electromagnetic noise generated from the IGBT440 from entering the internal space of the insulating case 260. In addition, the insulating layer 270 may also block electromagnetic noise generated from the printed circuit board 280 from moving toward the IGBT 440.

The insulating layer 270 is configured to cover the one side surface of the insulating case 260. That is, the insulation layer 270 is located between the one side surface of the insulation case 260 facing the valve cover portion 210 and the printed circuit board 280.

Therefore, the space formed inside the insulating housing 260 is surrounded by the insulating layer 270 toward the explosion-proof frame portion 400.

The shape of the insulating layer 270 may be changed corresponding to the shape of the one side surface of the insulating case 260.

The insulating layer 270 may be formed of any material capable of blocking electromagnetic noise. In one embodiment, the insulating layer 270 may be formed of a Polyimide (Polyimide) material.

A printed circuit board 280 is provided on the insulating layer 270 in the outer direction, which is the side facing the bonnet portion 210.

The printed circuit board 280 calculates a control signal for controlling the IGBT 440. In addition, the printed circuit board 280 transmits the calculated control signal to the IGBT440, so that the driving of the sub-module 10 can be controlled.

The printed circuit board 280 and the IGBT440 are electrically connectable. In addition, printed circuit board 280 is electrically connectable with power bus 420. Thus, external power and control signals may be transmitted to the printed circuit board 280.

The printed circuit board 280 is accommodated in the inner space of the insulation case 260. As described above, the insulating layer 270 is disposed between the printed circuit board 280 and the one side surface of the insulating case 260.

Therefore, the printed circuit board 280 penetrates the insulating layer 270 and the one side surface of the insulating case 260, so that it can be electrically connected with the energizing bus bar 420.

The printed circuit board 280 may have a plurality. In the illustrated embodiment, the printed circuit board 280 may have five, but the number thereof may be varied.

4. Description of land portion 300 of the embodiment of the present invention

The sub-module 10 of the embodiment of the present invention includes a ground part 300. The ground portion 300 may be electrically connectable to a capacitor element (not shown) provided in the capacitor module 100. Thus, the electric energy stored in the capacitor element (not shown) can be discharged to the ground.

In particular, it may happen that the sub-module 10 needs to be moved for maintenance or movement purposes. At this time, if electric energy remains in the capacitor element (not shown), there is a risk of explosion or the like.

Accordingly, the sub-module 10 of the embodiment of the present invention can easily discharge the electric energy stored in the capacitor element (not shown) through the ground 300.

In the illustrated embodiment, the ground portion 300 includes: a ground rod unit 310, a ground connector 320, a ground projection 330, and a ground wire part 340.

The ground rod unit 310 forms a main body of the ground part 300. The ground rod unit 310 is formed to extend in one direction, i.e., the front-rear direction in the illustrated embodiment.

The ground rod unit 310 may be inserted and coupled to the ground projection 330 that is electrically connectable to the capacitor connector 120. In addition, the ground rod unit 310 may be electrically connectable with the ground projection 330.

Thus, the power stored in the capacitor device (not shown) can be grounded through the ground rod unit 310 via the capacitor connector 120.

The ground rod unit 310 may be detachably inserted and coupled to the ground projection 330. In the case where the grounding of the capacitor element (not shown) is not required, the ground rod unit 310 may be moved in a direction away from the capacitor assembly 100, i.e., in a direction opposite to the capacitor assembly 100. Thereby, the ground rod unit 310 may be separated from the ground projection 330.

The ground rod unit 310 may be inserted through a ground rod penetration hole 412 coupled to the explosion-proof frame portion 400. The ground rod unit 310 may be guided by the ground rod penetration hole 412 to travel toward the ground projection 330.

In the illustrated embodiment, the ground rod unit 310 has a cylindrical shape with a hollow formed therein. The ground rod unit 310 may have any shape that can be electrically coupled with the ground projection 330. At this time, the shape of the ground rod unit 310 is preferably determined corresponding to the shape of the ground rod through hole 412.

The ground rod unit 310 may have a plurality. In the illustrated embodiment, the ground rod element 310 includes a first ground rod element 310a and a second ground rod element 310 b.

The first ground rod unit 310a is electrically insertedly coupled to the first ground projection 331. In addition, the second ground rod unit 310b may be electrically insert-coupled to the second ground projection 332.

The ground rod unit 310 includes: a body portion 311, a coupling portion 312, a ground conductor portion 313, a ground lead portion 314, a sealing (sealing) portion 315, and a resistor portion 316.

The body portion 311 forms a main body of the ground rod unit 310. The body portion 311 is formed to extend in the longitudinal direction, i.e., the front-rear direction in the illustrated embodiment. The body portion 311 is cylindrical in shape having a circular cross section, and a hollow portion is formed inside. Various components for grounding are attached to the hollow portion.

The coupling portion 312 is a portion where the ground rod unit 310 is coupled to the ground projection 330. The coupling portion 312 is formed to extend a predetermined distance from the rear end portion of the illustrated embodiment toward the ground projecting portion 330.

The coupling portion 312 is located in a hollow portion formed inside the body portion 311. The outer surface of the coupling portion 312 may contact the inner surface of the body portion 311 surrounding the hollow portion.

A hollow portion is formed inside the coupling portion 312. The hollow portion may be formed to have a diameter less than that of the ground projection 330.

The bonding portion 312 may be formed of an elastically deformable material. Thus, when the ground protrusion 330 is inserted into the hollow portion of the coupling portion 312, the shape of the coupling portion 312 may be deformed and the restoring force may be stored. The coupling portion 312 may stably catch the ground projection 330 by the restoring force.

In one embodiment, the bonding portion 312 may be formed of a rubber (rubber) material.

Thereby, the ground tab 330 is clip-coupled to the coupling portion 312, so that the coupled state between the ground rod unit 310 and the ground tab 330 can be stably maintained.

The ground conductor portion 313 and the ground projection 330 are electrically connectable. The electric energy stored in the capacitor element (not shown) can be moved to the resistance portion 316 through the ground conductor portion 313.

The ground conductor portion 313 is formed to surround the coupling portion 312 on the outside. That is, the rear side end of the ground conductor portion 313 toward the ground projection 330, i.e., the rear side end in the illustrated embodiment, forms the rear side end of the main body portion 311.

A hollow portion is formed inside the ground conductor portion 313. The coupling portion 312 is accommodated in a rear side of the illustrated embodiment, which is a part of the hollow portion. A portion that contacts the end of the ground projection 330 is formed in the remaining portion of the hollow portion, i.e., the front side in the illustrated embodiment. The shape of the portion may be determined corresponding to the shape of the ground projection 330.

The ground conductor portion 313 is formed to extend in a direction away from the coupling portion 312, i.e., in a direction opposite to the coupling portion 312. The other side of the ground conductor portion 313, i.e., the front side end in the illustrated embodiment, is electrically connectable to the rear side end of the ground conductor portion 314. In an embodiment, the front side of the ground conductor portion 313 and the rear side of the ground conductor portion 314 may be fastened by a screw member.

The ground lead portion 314 electrically connects the ground lead portion 313 and the resistor portion 316. The ground lead portion 314 is electrically connectable to the ground lead portion 313 and the resistor portion 316, respectively.

The ground lead portion 314 extends in the longitudinal direction, i.e., the front-rear direction in the illustrated embodiment. The rear end of the ground lead portion 314 is electrically connected to the ground lead portion 313. The front end of the ground lead portion 314 is electrically connected to the resistor portion 316.

The sealing portion 315 is provided on the side of the body portion 311 where the ground lead portion 314 is exposed to the outside, i.e., the front side end portion in the illustrated embodiment. The seal 315 pulls the ground lead portion 314. The sealing portion 315 seals the space to prevent foreign substances such as dust from entering the space inside the main body portion 311.

The sealing portion 315 is configured to surround the ground lead portion 314. This prevents the ground lead portion 314 from moving in the longitudinal direction or in the radial direction.

The resistor 316 receives electric energy stored in a capacitor element (not shown) and discharges the capacitor element (not shown). The resistor portion 316 is electrically connectable to the ground lead portion 314.

The resistor 316 may be provided in any form that receives and consumes electric energy.

The ground connector 320 may electrically connect the capacitor connector 120 and the ground projection 330.

The ground connector 320 is electrically connectable with the capacitor connector 120. Thereby, the ground connector 320 and the capacitor element (not shown) can be electrically connected.

The ground connector 320 and the ground projection 330 are electrically connectable. Thereby, the capacitor element (not shown) and the ground projection 330 can be electrically connected.

A plate member forming a predetermined angle with the front-rear direction may be provided on the front side, which is the side of the ground connector 320 facing the valve assembly 200. The ground projection 330 may be formed to project from the plate member toward the front side, which is a direction facing the valve assembly 200. In one embodiment, the prescribed angle may be a right angle.

In the illustrated embodiment, the ground connector 320 is located on the upper side of the capacitor connector 120. The ground connector 320 is formed to extend upward from the capacitor connector 120 by a predetermined distance. In one embodiment, the ground connector 320 may be threadably coupled with the capacitor connector 120.

A residual water collecting unit 960 of the cooling passage portion 900 may be provided on an upper side of the ground connector 320. The ground connector 320 may be configured to support the residual water collecting unit 960.

The ground connector 320 may have a plurality. In the illustrated embodiment, the ground connector 320 includes a first ground connector 321 and a second ground connector 322. The first ground connector 321 is electrically connectable with the first capacitor connector 121. The second ground connector 322 is electrically connectable with the second capacitor connector 122.

The ground rod unit 310 is inserted into and coupled to the ground lug 330. The grounding projection 330 is formed to project a predetermined distance toward the front side in the illustrated embodiment, which is a direction facing the valve assembly 200.

The protruding length of the ground projection 330 is preferably determined corresponding to the length of a hollow portion formed inside the ground conductor portion 313.

The side of the ground lug 330 facing the ground connector 320, i.e. the rear side in the illustrated embodiment, is electrically connectable to the ground connector 320. In an embodiment, the ground projection 330 may be formed to project from the plate member of the ground connector 320.

Therefore, when the ground rod unit 310 is inserted into and coupled to the ground projection 330, the capacitor element (not shown), the capacitor connector 120, the ground connector 320, the ground projection 330, and the ground rod unit 310 can be electrically connected.

The ground lead portion 340 grounds various electrical devices housed inside the valve assembly 200 (best shown in fig. 7 and 8). The ground lead part 340 may electrically connect each of the electric devices and the valve cart unit 510b of the rail assembly 500.

The ground lead part 340 includes a PCB ground lead 341, a case ground lead 342, and a bus bar ground lead 343.

PCB ground conductor 341 may electrically connect printed circuit board 280 and valve trolley unit 510 b. A housing ground lead 342 may electrically connect the insulated housing 260 and the valve trolley unit 510 b. A bus ground lead 343 may electrically connect the output bus 250 and the valve trolley unit 510 b.

This allows each of the electric devices housed in the valve assembly 200 to operate stably.

Hereinafter, a process of discharging the capacitor element (not shown) through the ground portion 300 will be described with reference to fig. 4 again.

In the following description, the direction of the ground rod unit 310 toward the capacitor module 100 is assumed to be the rear side, and the direction of the ground rod unit 310 away from the capacitor module 100, that is, the direction opposite to the capacitor module 100 is assumed to be the front side.

First, the ground rod unit 310 moves to the front side and passes through the ground rod through hole 412 of the explosion-proof frame portion 400. At this time, the ground rod penetration holes 412 are formed at the front side and the rear side, respectively, and may be arranged to have the same central axis.

When the ground rod unit 310, which has passed through the ground rod through-hole 412 on the front side and the rear side, continues to move to the front side, it is inserted from the coupling portion 312 and coupled to the ground projection 330. At this time, the ground projection 330 may be configured to have the same central axis as the ground rod penetration hole 412.

Accordingly, the shape of the ground rod unit 310 can be stably combined with the ground protrusion 330 while maintaining a straight line shape.

If the ground projection 330 is inserted into the ground rod unit 310, the shape of the coupling portion 312 is deformed and the stored restoring force is applied to the ground projection 330. Thereby, the coupling state of the ground projection 330 and the ground rod unit 310 can be stably maintained.

As the insertion of the ground projection 330 proceeds, the front side end of the ground projection 330 comes into contact with the ground conductor portion 313. This allows a current to flow between the capacitor element (not shown) and the resistor 316, thereby releasing the electric energy stored in the capacitor element (not shown).

5. Description of the explosion proof frame section 400 of an embodiment of the invention

The sub-module 10 of the present embodiment includes an explosion proof frame section 400. The explosion-proof frame portion 400 may internally house switching elements such as IGBTs 440.

In addition, in the event of explosion of the housed IGBTs 440, the explosion-proof frame part 400 of the embodiment of the invention can prevent damage of the adjacent IGBTs 440. Further, the explosion-proof frame portion 400 of the embodiment of the present invention is formed so as to be able to easily discharge gas and the like generated by the explosion.

As shown in fig. 2-4 and 7-9, an explosion proof frame portion 400 may be provided to the valve assembly 200. This is because the IGBT440 functioning as a switching element is provided in the valve assembly 200.

Accordingly, the explosion proof frame section 400 can also be understood as being included in the valve assembly 200.

Hereinafter, the explosion-proof frame portion 400 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to fig. 10 to 12.

In the illustrated embodiment, the explosion-proof frame portion 400 includes: housing unit 410, energized bus 420, cooling plate 430, and IGBT 440.

The housing unit 410 forms the outer shape of the explosion-proof frame portion 400. An energized bus bar 420 and a cooling plate 430 are incorporated in the housing unit 410.

A predetermined space is formed inside the housing unit 410. The IGBT440 may be accommodated in the space.

An insulating case 260 may be coupled to one side of the outer side direction of the case unit 410, i.e., a direction away from the cooling plate 430, i.e., a direction opposite to the cooling plate 430.

The housing unit 410 may have a plurality. In the illustrated embodiment, the housing unit 410 has two. The respective housing units 410 may be formed in a symmetrical shape to each other. Hereinafter, one housing unit 410 will be described, but it should be understood that the other housing unit 410 also has the same structure.

The respective housing units 410 are combined to form a prescribed space therebetween. The predetermined space is provided with a cooling plate 430 and an IGBT 440.

An output bus bar 250 and an energizing bus bar 420 are coupled to the outer side of the housing unit 410, i.e., in the direction toward the bonnet portion 210. The output bus bar 250 and the energizing bus bar 420 are located between the housing unit 410 and the insulating case 260.

A cooling plate 430 is coupled in an inner direction of the case units 410, i.e., a direction in which the respective case units 410 face each other. That is, the cooling plate 430 is located between the respective housing units 410.

An IGBT440 is provided in the inner direction of the case unit 410, i.e., in the direction toward the cooling plate 430. That is, the IGBT440 is located between the case unit 410 and the cooling plate 430.

For the coupling between the housing unit 410, the energized bus bar 420, the cooling plate 430, and the IGBT440, a fastening member (not shown) may be provided.

The housing unit 410, the insulating case 260, and the valve cover 210 may be coupled by a fastening member (not shown).

In an embodiment, the fastening member (not shown) may be a screw member.

The case unit 410 may be formed of an insulating material. In addition, the case unit 410 may be formed of a material having heat resistance, pressure resistance, and wear resistance. In an embodiment, the housing unit 410 may be formed of a synthetic resin material.

In the illustrated embodiment, the housing unit 410 is formed to extend in the up-down direction. This is because the plurality of IGBTs 440 are arranged in the vertical direction as described later.

The housing unit 410 includes: a projection 411, a ground rod through hole 412, an IGBT accommodating portion 413, an inner wall portion 414, an outer wall portion 415, an inner communication groove 416, an outer communication groove 417, a buffer space portion 418, and a corner portion 419.

The protrusion 411 is formed to protrude from the upper side of the case unit 410. The protrusion 411 may be formed of a plurality. The plurality of protrusions 411 may be formed to be spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance.

In the illustrated embodiment, the protrusion 411 is formed to protrude from the upper front and rear sides of the upper side of the case unit 410. The respective protrusions 411 may be located on the same line in the front-rear direction.

The projection 411 has a ground rod through hole 412 formed therethrough.

The ground rod unit 310 is inserted into and coupled to the ground rod through hole 412. The ground rod through hole 412 is formed through the protrusion 411. In the illustrated embodiment, the ground rod through hole 412 is formed to penetrate in the front-rear direction.

The ground rod penetration hole 412 may be formed in correspondence with the shape of the ground rod unit 310. In the illustrated embodiment, the ground rod unit 310 is cylindrical in shape, and the ground rod penetration hole 412 may be formed to have a circular cross section.

As described above, the convex portions 411 may be formed at the front side and the rear side, respectively. The ground rod through holes 412 may be formed through the plurality of protrusions 411, respectively.

The ground bar penetration holes 412 formed at the respective protrusions 411 may be formed to have the same central axis as each other. In addition, the ground rod penetration hole 412 may be formed to have the same central axis as the ground projection 330.

The IGBT housing 413 houses the IGBT 440. The IGBT housing part 413 may be defined by a predetermined space formed inside the case unit 410. IGBT housing 413 is formed to be recessed a predetermined distance from the side of case unit 410 facing cooling plate 430.

IGBT accommodating section 413 may be covered by output bus bar 250 and energizing bus bar 420. Specifically, the opening of the IGBT housing 413 on the side facing the insulating case 260 may be covered with the output bus bar 250 and the current carrying bus bar 420.

The IGBT accommodating part 413 may be formed of a plurality. In the illustrated embodiment, the IGBT housing 413 includes: a first IGBT accommodating portion 413a formed on a side toward the protrusion 411; and a second IGBT accommodating part 413b formed at the other side distant from the protrusion 411 (i.e., opposite to the first IGBT accommodating part 413a and the protrusion 411).

This is because the IGBT440 includes two first IGBTs 441 and second IGBTs 442. That is, the first IGBT 441 is housed in the first IGBT housing 413a, and the second IGBT 442 is housed in the second IGBT housing 413 b.

As described above, the housing unit 410 has two and is combined with each other. Two IGBT accommodation portions 413 are formed in one housing unit 410, and it is understood that four IGBTs 440 in total are accommodated in the respective explosion-proof frame portions 400.

The shape of each

IGBT housing

413a, 413b may be determined in accordance with the shape of each

IGBT

441, 442 housed therein. In addition, the first and second

IGBT accommodating parts

413a and 413b may be formed in shapes corresponding to each other.

A partition wall 413c is formed between the first IGBT housing 413a and the second IGBT housing 413 b. When the housing unit 410 and the cooling plate 430 are coupled, one side surface of the partition wall portion 413c facing the cooling plate 430 is in contact with the cooling plate 430.

As a result, the partition wall 413c physically partitions the first IGBT housing 413a and the second IGBT housing 413b on the side facing the cooling plate 430. Thus, even if one of the first IGBT413 a and the second IGBT413b explodes, the other IGBT is not affected.

IGBT housing 413 is formed to be open from the side of cooling plate 430 distant from (i.e., opposite to) cooling plate 430, that is, toward current-carrying bus bar 420. The IGBT440 is exposed through the one side to the outside of the IGBT housing 413. The exposed portion of the IGBT440 is in electrically contactable contact with the energizing bus bar 420.

On the other hand, the IGBT housing 413 may be defined by a space surrounded by the partition wall 413c, the inner wall 414, and the corner 419.

That is, the first IGBT accommodating section 413a may be defined by a space surrounded by the first inner wall section 414a forming the front and rear side walls, the partition wall section 413c forming the lower side wall, and the corner section 419 forming the upper side wall.

Similarly, the second IGBT accommodating part 413b may be defined by a space surrounded by a second inner wall part 414b forming front and rear sidewalls, a partition wall part 413c forming an upper sidewall, and a corner part 419 forming a lower sidewall.

The inner wall portion 414 partially surrounds the IGBT accommodating portion 413. In the illustrated embodiment, the inner wall portion 414 is formed to surround the front and rear sides of the IGBT accommodating portion 413. The inner wall portion 414 may be continuous with the partition wall portion 413 c.

The inner wall portion 414 may be surrounded by the outer wall portion 415. The inner wall 414 is spaced apart from the outer wall 415 by a predetermined distance. By the partitioned structure, a space formed between the inner wall portion 414 and the outer wall portion 415 is defined as a buffer space portion 418.

When the housing unit 410 and the cooling plate 430 are joined, the cooling plate 430 is in contact with one side surface of the inner wall portion 414 facing the cooling plate 430.

An internal communication groove 416 is formed in the inner wall portion 414. The gas generated by the explosion of the IGBT440 can flow into the buffer space portion 418 through the internal communication groove 416.

The inner wall portion 414 includes a first inner wall portion 414a and a second inner wall portion 414 b.

The first inner wall portion 414a partially surrounds the first IGBT accommodating portion 413 a. The first inner wall portion 414a is located on the side toward the convex portion 411, i.e., the upper side in the illustrated embodiment.

The second inner wall portion 414b partially surrounds the second IGBT accommodating portion 413 b. The second inner wall portion 414b is located on the other side, i.e., the lower side in the illustrated embodiment, away from the projection 411 (i.e., opposite the projection 411).

The outer wall portion 415 partially surrounds the inner wall portion 414. In the illustrated embodiment, the outer wall portion 415 is formed to surround the front and rear sides of the inner wall portion 414. The outer wall portion 415 may be continuous with the corner portions 419.

The outer wall portion 415 is spaced apart from the inner wall portion 414 by a predetermined distance. By the spaced structure, a space formed between the outer wall portion 415 and the inner wall portion 414 is defined as a buffer space portion 418.

If the housing unit 410 and the cooling plate 430 are combined, a side of the outer wall portion 415 facing the cooling plate 430 is in contact with the cooling plate 430.

The outer wall portion 415 is formed with an external communication groove 417. The gas generated by the explosion of the IGBT440 can be discharged to the outside of the explosion-proof frame portion 400 through the buffer space portion 418 and the external communication groove 417.

The outer wall portion 415 includes a first outer wall portion 415a and a second outer wall portion 415 b.

The first outer wall portion 415a partially surrounds the first inner wall portion 414a and the first buffer space portion 418 a. The first outer wall portion 415a is located on a side toward the projecting portion 411, i.e., an upper side in the illustrated embodiment.

The second outer wall portion 415b partially surrounds the second inner wall portion 414b and the second buffer space portion 418 b. The second outer wall portion 415b is located on the other side, i.e., the lower side in the illustrated embodiment, away from the projecting portion 411 (i.e., opposite to the projecting portion 411).

The internal communication groove 416 communicates the IGBT accommodating section 413 and the buffer space section 418. Gas generated by the explosion of the IGBT440 can flow from the IGBT housing part 413 to the buffer space part 418 through the internal communication groove 416.

The inner communication groove 416 is formed in the inner wall portion 414. Specifically, the internal communication groove 416 is formed by being recessed a predetermined distance from one side surface of the inner wall portion 414 toward the cooling plate 430.

As described above, when explosion-proof frame portion 400 is coupled, one side surface of inner wall portion 414 facing cooling plate 430 is in contact with cooling plate 430. Thus, the IGBT housing part 413 can communicate with the buffer space part 418 only through the internal communication groove 416.

In the illustrated embodiment, the internal communication groove 416 is formed as a groove having a quadrangular cross section formed to extend in the up-down direction, but the shape thereof may be changed.

The internal communication groove 416 may be formed in plural. The plurality of internal communication grooves 416 are formed at a predetermined distance from each other. In the illustrated embodiment, three internal communication grooves 416 are formed for each inner wall portion 414, and are arranged at predetermined distances from each other.

In an embodiment, the prescribed distance may be equal to the extension length of the external communication groove 417. In addition, the number of internal communication grooves 416 may be changed.

The inner communication groove 416 is arranged to be offset from the outer communication groove 417. That is, the imaginary surfaces of the extended inner communication groove 416 and the outer communication groove 417 do not overlap each other. Thus, an arc (arc) generated by the explosion of the IGBT440 or debris generated at the time of the explosion is not discharged to the outside.

In addition, with this arrangement, the generated gas does not pass through the internal communication groove 416 and the external communication groove 417 at once.

The internal communication groove 416 includes a first internal communication groove 416a and a second internal communication groove 416 b.

The first inner communication groove 416a is formed in the first inner wall portion 414 a. In the illustrated embodiment, the first inner wall portion 414a is formed to surround the first IGBT accommodating portion 413a on the front side and the rear side. Accordingly, the first internal communication grooves 416a are also formed on the front side and the rear side of the first IGBT housing 413a, respectively.

The second internal communication groove 416b is formed in the second inner wall portion 414 b. In the illustrated embodiment, the second inner wall portion 414b is formed to surround the second IGBT accommodating portion 413b on the front side and the rear side. Thus, the second inner communication grooves 416b are also formed on the front side and the rear side of the second IGBT accommodating section 413b, respectively.

The external communication groove 417 communicates the buffer space portion 418 and the external space. Gas generated by the explosion of the IGBT440 can flow from the buffer space portion 418 to the external space through the external communication groove 417.

The external communication groove 417 is formed in the outer wall portion 415. Specifically, the external communication groove 417 is formed by being recessed from one side surface of the outer wall portion 415 toward the cooling plate 430 by a predetermined distance.

As described above, when explosion-proof frame portion 400 is coupled, one side surface of outer wall portion 415 facing cooling plate 430 is in contact with cooling plate 430. Thus, the buffer space portion 418 can communicate with the external space only through the external communication groove 417.

In the illustrated embodiment, the external communication groove 417 is formed as a groove having a quadrangular cross section formed extending in the up-down direction, but the shape thereof may be changed.

The external communication groove 417 may be formed in plural. The plurality of external communication grooves 417 are formed at a predetermined distance from each other. In the illustrated embodiment, four external communication grooves 417 are formed for each of the outer wall portions 415, and are arranged at a predetermined distance from each other.

In one embodiment, the prescribed distance may be equal to the extension length of the internal communication groove 416. In addition, the number of the external communication grooves 417 may be changed.

The external communication groove 417 is disposed to be shifted from the internal communication groove 416. That is, the virtual surfaces extending the external communication groove 417 and the internal communication groove 416 do not overlap each other. Thus, an arc (arc) generated by the explosion of the IGBT440 or debris generated at the time of the explosion is not discharged to the outside.

In addition, with this arrangement, the generated gas does not pass through the internal communication groove 416 and the external communication groove 417 at one time.

The external communication groove 417 includes a first external communication groove 417a and a second external communication groove 417 b.

The first external communication groove 417a is formed in the first outer wall portion 415 a. In the illustrated embodiment, the first outer wall portion 415a is formed to surround the first inner wall portion 414a and the first buffer space portion 418a on the front side and the rear side. Thus, the first external communication grooves 417a are also formed on the front side and the rear side of the first buffer space portion 418a, respectively.

The second outer communication groove 417b is formed in the second outer wall portion 415 b. In the illustrated embodiment, the second outer wall portion 415b is formed to surround the second inner wall portion 414b and the second buffer space portion 418b on the front side and the rear side. Thus, the second outer communication groove 417b is also formed on the front side and the rear side of the first cushion space portion 418b, respectively.

The buffer space portion 418 is a space that accommodates an arc and debris generated as the IGBT440 explodes. Thereby, the arc and the debris are not discharged to the outside space through the outside communication groove 417.

The buffer space 418 is a space in which the gas flowing in from the IGBT housing 413 stays before being discharged to the outside. Thereby, the gas can be discharged after the temperature and pressure are reduced.

The buffer space portion 418 is formed by the inner wall portion 414 and the outer wall portion 415 spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance. The buffer space portion 418 is located between the inner wall portion 414 and the outer wall portion 415. The buffer space portion 418 is formed by being recessed from the side of the case unit 410 facing the cooling plate 430 by a predetermined distance.

In the illustrated embodiment, the inner wall portion 414 and the outer wall portion 415 are formed on the front side and the rear side of the IGBT accommodating portion 413, respectively. Thus, the buffer space portions 418 are also formed on the front side and the rear side of the IGBT accommodating portion 413, respectively.

The front and rear sides of the cushion space portion 418 are surrounded by the inner wall portion 414 and the outer wall portion 415. The upper and lower sides of the buffer space portion 418 are surrounded by the fastening member coupling portion.

As described above, when the explosion-proof frame 400 is coupled, the cooling plate 430 is in contact with one side surface of the inner wall 414 and one side surface of the outer wall 415 facing the cooling plate 430. In addition, a side surface of each of the fastening member coupling portions facing the cooling plate 430 is also in contact with the cooling plate 430.

Therefore, the communication between the buffer space portion 418 and the outside is blocked except for the internal communication groove 416 and the external communication groove 417.

That is, the buffer space portion 418 is surrounded by the case unit 410, the partition wall portion 413c, the inner wall portion 414, the outer wall portion 415, and the cooling plate 430.

The buffer space portion 418 communicates with the IGBT housing portion 413. The communication is achieved by an internal communication channel 416. The buffer space portion 418 communicates with the external space. The communication is achieved by an external communication groove 417.

Thereby, the temperature and pressure of the gas generated from the IGBT housing part 413 can be discharged to the external space after the buffer space part 418 is reduced.

The buffer space portion 418 includes a first buffer space portion 418a and a second buffer space portion 418 b.

The first buffer space portion 418a is formed between the first inner wall portion 414a and the first outer wall portion 415 a. The first buffer space portion 418a is formed in front of and behind the first inner wall portion 414 a.

The second buffer space portion 418b is formed between the second inner wall portion 414b and the second outer wall portion 415 b. The second buffer space portion 418b is formed in front of and behind the second inner wall portion 414 b.

The edge 419 is configured to partially surround the IGBT housing 413.

Specifically, the first IGBT accommodating section 413a is surrounded on the upper side by a corner 419 formed on the upper side, which is the side of the protruding section 411. In addition, an edge portion 419 formed on the lower side, which is the other side (i.e., the side opposite to the protruding portion 411) distant from the protruding portion 411, surrounds the lower side of the second IGBT accommodating portion 413 b.

The corner portion 419 is formed to protrude from the side of the case unit 410 facing the cooling plate 430.

If the case unit 410 is combined with the cooling plate 430, a side of the corner portion 419 facing the cooling plate 430 is in contact with the cooling plate 430. Thereby, the IGBT housing 413 can be sealed except for the internal communication groove 416 described above.

The corner 419 may have a plurality of grooves recessed by a predetermined distance. By the groove portion, the overall weight of the housing unit 410 can be reduced. In addition, the rigidity of the case unit 410 can be enhanced by the groove portion.

A plurality of fastening holes are formed through the corner 419. A fastening member (not shown) may be penetratingly coupled to the fastening hole. Accordingly, the respective housing units 410 and the cooling plates 430 may be fastened.

Energized bus 420 transfers the current delivered to valve assembly 200 to capacitor assembly 100. In addition, the energizing bus 420 may electrically connect the printed circuit board 280 and the IGBT 440.

The live bus 420 is galvanically connected with the input bus 230. The electrical energy transferred to the input bus 230 may be transferred to the energized bus 420.

Energizing bus 420 is electrically connectable with output bus 250. The power transferred to the energized bus 420 is transferred to the output bus 250.

The energizing bus 420 is electrically connectable with the printed circuit board 280 and the IGBT440, respectively. The control signal operated in the printed circuit board 280 or the IGBT440 may be transmitted to other structural elements.

Energizing bus bar 420 may be coupled to case unit 410 to cover IGBT accommodating section 413 together with output bus bar 250. Live bus 420 and output bus 250 are galvanically connected.

In the illustrated embodiment, the energized bus 420 is located on the front side of the output bus 250. Thus, the current bus 420 is configured to cover the front side of the IGBT housing 413.

The energized bus 420 includes a first energized bus 421 and a second energized bus 422.

The first power bus 421 is located on the upper side of the second power bus 422, and is electrically connectable to the first input bus 231 and the output bus 250. The second power bus 422 is located on the lower side of the first power bus 421, and is electrically connectable to the second input bus 232 and the output bus 250.

In the illustrated embodiment, the energized bus 420 is located between the enclosure unit 410 and the insulated housing 260.

The energized bus bar 420 is formed to extend in one direction, i.e., the front-rear direction in the illustrated embodiment. The current bus 420 is formed by bending a front end and a rear end, which are both ends in the one direction, at a predetermined angle toward the housing unit 410. In one embodiment, the prescribed angle may be a right angle.

Therefore, when the current bus 420 is coupled to the housing unit 410, the current bus 420 surrounds the front side, the left side, or the right side and the rear side of the housing unit 410.

The energized bus 420 may be formed of a material capable of energizing. In addition, the power bus 420 may be formed of a material having high rigidity. In an embodiment, the energized bus 420 may be formed from a material including iron.

Therefore, even in the case where the IGBT440 accommodated in the IGBT accommodating section 413 explodes, damage or shape deformation of the case unit 410 can be minimized by surrounding the current-carrying bus bar 420 of the case unit 410.

In one embodiment, the housing unit 410, the energized bus bar 420, the cooling plate 430, and the insulating case 260 may be screw-coupled.

The cooling plate 430 is configured to cool heat generated as the IGBT440 operates. That is, the cooling plate 430 exchanges heat with the IGBT440 to cool the IGBT 440.

In the illustrated embodiment, the cooling plate 430 has a quadrangular plate shape extending in the up-down direction. The shape of cooling plate 430 may be any shape that can exchange heat with IGBT 440.

The cooling plate 430 is located between the two housing units 410. In addition, the cooling plate 430 is positioned between the IGBTs 440 accommodated in the respective housing units 410.

In other words, when viewed from the front side, the case unit 410, the IGBT440, the cooling plate 430, the IGBT440, and the case unit 410 are arranged in this order in the left or right direction or in the opposite direction.

The cooling plates 430 are in contact with IGBTs 440 located at the left and right sides, respectively. In an embodiment, the cooling plate 430 may be in surface contact with each IGBT 440.

The cooling plate 430 communicates with the outside. Specifically, the cooling plate 430 communicates with a cooling passage section 900 described later.

Further, a predetermined space is formed inside cooling plate 430. The cooling fluid supplied from the outside circulates in the space inside the cooling plate 430 and may receive heat from the IGBT 440. In addition, the cooling fluid receiving the heat may be discharged to the outside again.

The cooling plate 430 includes an inflow port 431 and an outflow port 432.

The inlet 431 is in communication with a valve inlet pipe 951 of the cooling passage section 900. The low-temperature cooling fluid may flow into the inner space of the cooling plate 430 through the inflow port 431.

The outlet 432 communicates with a valve outlet pipe 952 of the cooling passage section 900. The cooling fluid heat-exchanged with the IGBT440 may be discharged from the inner space of the cooling plate 430 through the outflow port 432.

In the illustrated embodiment, the inflow port 431 and the outflow port 432 are formed to penetrate the upper side of the cooling plate 430. The inlet 431 is located behind the outlet 432. The position can be changed.

The IGBTs 440 control the current flow into and out of the sub-module 10. In one embodiment, the IGBT440 may function as a switching element.

The IGBT440 is accommodated in the IGBT accommodation part 413. IGBT440 accommodated in IGBT accommodating portion 413 is sealed by partition wall portion 413c, inner wall portion 414, corner portion 419, and cooling plate 430.

The IGBT440 may be in surface contact with the cooling plate 430. Specifically, respective faces of the cooling plate 430 and the IGBT440 facing each other may contact each other. Thereby, heat generated in the IGBT440 is transferred to the cooling plate 430, so that the IGBT440 can be cooled.

The IGBT440 and the energized bus 420 are electrically connectable. The power for operating the IGBT440 may be transferred through the energizing bus 420.

The IGBT440 and the printed circuit board 280 are electrically connectable. The control signal calculated in the printed circuit board 280 may be transmitted to a capacitor element (not shown) or the like through the IGBT 440.

The IGBT440 can allow or block the passage of current between the printed circuit board 280 and a device such as a capacitor element (not shown) by a switching operation.

The IGBT440 may have a plurality. In the illustrated embodiment, the IGBT440 includes: a first IGBT440 arranged on the upper side in the direction of the projection 411; and a second IGBT440 disposed on the lower side in a direction away from the protruding portion 411 (i.e., in a direction opposite to the first IGBT440 and the protruding portion 411).

As described above, the housing unit 410 may have two. Thus, in the illustrated embodiment, two IGBTs 440 are provided for each of the left and right housing units 410, and the total number is four.

As described above, the buffer space portion 418 is formed in the case unit 410. The arc, gas, debris, and the like generated when the IGBT440 explodes enter the buffer space portion 418 through the internal communication groove 416.

Accordingly, the arc and the gas of high temperature and high pressure can be discharged to the external space after the temperature and pressure drop.

The external communication groove 417 and the internal communication groove 416, which communicate the buffer space portion 418 and the external space, are arranged so as to be shifted from each other.

Therefore, the path from the IGBT housing part 413 to the external space via the internal communication groove 416, the buffer space part 418, and the external communication groove 417 becomes long. Thus, the arc and gas of high temperature and high pressure are not directly discharged to the external space after explosion.

The debris and the like passing through the internal communication groove 416 are blocked by the outer wall portion 415 surrounding the damper space portion 418. Thereby, the amount of debris discharged to the external space of the explosion-proof frame portion 400 after the explosion can be minimized.

6. Description of track Assembly 500 of an embodiment of the present invention

The sub-module 10 of an embodiment of the present invention includes a track assembly 500. The rail assembly 500 slidably supports the valve assembly 200 and the capacitor assembly 100.

In addition, the rail assembly 500 of the embodiment of the present invention is configured to prevent the valve assembly 200 and the capacitor assembly 100 from being arbitrarily detached.

As shown in fig. 19, the rail unit 540 of the rail assembly 500 is coupled to the support part 23. Thus, the rail element 540 may also be considered as part of the frame 20.

Hereinafter, the rail assembly 500 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to fig. 13 to 16.

In the illustrated embodiment, the track assembly 500 includes: a cart unit 510, a bracket unit 520, a fastening unit 530, and a rail unit 540.

The cart unit 510 slidably supports the capacitor assembly 100 and the valve assembly 200. The cart unit 510 supports the capacitor assembly 100 and the valve assembly 200 at the lower side.

The capacitor assembly 100 and the valve assembly 200 may slide together with the cart unit 510 to the front side or the rear side in a state of being seated on the cart unit 510.

The capacitor assembly 100 and the valve assembly 200 may be respectively combined with the cart unit 510 through the bracket unit 520 and an additional fastening member (not shown). In an embodiment, the capacitor assembly 100 and the valve assembly 200 may be screw-coupled with the holder unit 520.

The cart unit 510 may have a plurality. The cart unit 510 in which the capacitor assemblies 100 are disposed among the plurality of cart units 510 may be referred to as a capacitor cart unit 510 a. In addition, the cart unit 510 in which the valve assembly 200 is seated may be referred to as a valve cart unit 510 b.

The overall structure and function of capacitor cart unit 510a and valve cart unit 510b are similar. Therefore, in the following description, the capacitor cart unit 510a and the valve cart unit 510b are collectively referred to as a cart unit 510.

The cart unit 510 is slidably coupled to the rail unit 540. The cart unit 510 may slide along the rail unit 540 to the front side or the rear side.

The cart unit 510 is formed to extend in the direction in which the capacitor module 100 and the valve module 200 are connected, i.e., the front-rear direction in the illustrated embodiment.

The extending length of the capacitor cart unit 510a may be determined according to the front-rear direction length of the capacitor assembly 100. Likewise, the extension length of the valve cart unit 510b may be determined according to the front-rear direction length of the valve assembly 200. Therefore, the extension lengths of the capacitor cart unit 510a and the valve cart unit 510b may be different from each other.

The cart unit 510 includes: a cart main body portion 511, an extension portion 512, an arc portion 513, and a wheel portion 514.

The cart main body portion 511 forms a main body of the cart unit 510. The cart unit 510 is formed to extend a predetermined length in the front-rear direction. The cart unit 510 is formed to extend to have a predetermined width in the left-right direction.

In the illustrated embodiment, the cart main body portion 511 has a quadrangular plate shape formed to extend in the front-rear direction. The shape of the cart body portion 511 may be any shape capable of supporting the capacitor assembly 100 or the valve assembly 200.

As shown in fig. 13, an elastic member coupling portion 511a is provided on the right side of the cart main body portion 511. The elastic member coupling portion 511a is formed to protrude a predetermined distance from the lower side surface of the cart main body portion 511.

The cart coupling portion 631 of the elastic member 630 of the detachment prevention portion 600 is coupled to the elastic member coupling portion 511 a. In one embodiment, the elastic member coupling portion 511a may be a screw member.

An extension 512 is provided on a side of the cart main body portion 511 that faces the rail unit 540, i.e., on the lower side in the illustrated embodiment.

The extension portion 512 is configured to maintain a distance between the rail unit 540 and the cart body 511. In addition, an arc part 513 coupled to the rail unit 540 is formed to protrude from the extension part 512.

The extension 512 is formed to protrude a predetermined distance from the cart body 511 on the side facing the rail unit 540. The extending portion 512 extends in the longitudinal direction of the cart main body portion 511, i.e., the front-rear direction in the illustrated embodiment. The extension 512 may be formed to extend in the same length as the cart main body portion 511.

The extension 512 is plural. In the illustrated embodiment, the extensions 512 are disposed on the left and right sides, respectively. The extending portions 512 are disposed at a predetermined distance from each other. The prescribed distance may be formed longer than the distance between the respective ends of the rail bending part 542 of the rail unit 540.

An arc portion 513 is formed to protrude from the extension portion 512. In addition, the wheel portion 514 is rotatably coupled to the extension portion 512.

The arc part 513 is a part where the cart unit 510 is combined with the rail unit 540. Specifically, the arc-shaped portion 513 is inserted into and coupled to a space surrounded by the rail bending portion 542 of the rail unit 540. The cart unit 510 and the rail unit 540 are not arbitrarily separated by the arc part 513.

The arc portion 513 is formed to protrude a predetermined distance from one end portion of the extension portion 512 facing the rail unit 540, i.e., a lower end portion in the illustrated embodiment. The arc-shaped portion 513 is formed to protrude inward, i.e., in the illustrated embodiment, by a predetermined distance in a direction facing the rail curved portion 542. In other words, the arc portion 513 is formed to protrude a predetermined distance in a direction away from the wheel portion 514 (i.e., in a direction opposite to the wheel portion 514).

The arc portion 513 is formed to have a circular cross section as a whole. That is, the outer surface of the arc-shaped part 513 is formed to have an arc toward the rail curved part 542 except for a portion where the arc-shaped part 513 is connected to the extension part 512.

The arc part 513 may be formed of a plurality. In the illustrated embodiment, the arc portions 513 are disposed on the left and right sides, respectively. Each arc part 513 protrudes from each extension part 512 toward the rail curved part 542 in a manner having an arc.

The arc-shaped portion 513 may contact the third rail bending portion 542c of the rail bending portion 524 toward one side of the rail bending portion 542 in the horizontal direction. A distance between each side of the respective arc parts 513 may be formed longer than a length between ends of the respective track bending parts 542.

The arc portion 513 is formed to extend in the longitudinal direction of the cart main body portion 511, i.e., the front-rear direction in the illustrated embodiment. The arc portion 513 may be formed to extend in the same length as the cart main body portion 511 and the extension portion 512.

A cart hollow portion 513a is formed inside the arc portion 513. The cart hollow portion 513a is formed to penetrate in the longitudinal direction in which the arc portion 513 extends. A blocking fastening member 641 of the detachment prevention portion 600 described later is inserted and fastened into the cart hollow portion 513 a.

The wheel portion 514 rotates as the cart unit 510 moves to slide the cart unit 510 along the rail unit 540.

The wheel portion 514 is rotatably coupled to the extension portion 512. The extension portion 512 may remain stationary regardless of the rotation of the wheel portion 514. For the bonding, a bearing member (not shown) may be provided.

The wheel portion 514 may have a plurality. In the illustrated embodiment, the two wheel portions 514 are located on the left and right sides at a prescribed distance from each other.

Further, a plurality of wheel portions 514 may be provided in the left-right direction at the lower end of the cart unit 510, respectively.

Referring again to fig. 2 and 4, three wheel portions 514 spaced apart from each other at predetermined intervals in the front-rear direction are provided in the left-right direction of the capacitor cart unit 510a, respectively. Two wheel portions 514 are provided in the left-right direction of the valve cart unit 510b at predetermined intervals in the front-rear direction.

The number of wheel portions 514 provided to the capacitor cart unit 510a and the valve cart unit 510b may be changed.

In the illustrated embodiment, the wheel portion 514 is a shape in which a plurality of cylinders having different diameters from each other are continuously combined. A hollow portion is formed through the wheel portion 514. The wheel securing member 532 may be penetratingly coupled to the hollow portion.

The wheel portion 514 includes: a wheel body portion 514a, a disk portion 514b, and a cart coupling portion 514 c.

The wheel body portion 514a forms the main body of the wheel portion 514. The outer circumferential surface of the wheel main body portion 514a is seated on the support portion 545 of the rail unit 540. The rotation of the wheel portion 514 is achieved by the relative rotation between the wheel body portion 514a and the support portion 545.

In the illustrated embodiment, the wheel main body portion 514a has a circular cross section and a cylindrical shape having a predetermined height. The height of the wheel main body 514a, i.e., the length in the left-right direction, is preferably formed longer than the width of the support portion 545, i.e., the length in the left-right direction.

That is, when the wheel body 514a is seated on the support portion 545, a portion of the outer side of the wheel body 514a, i.e., a direction away from the extension portion 512 (i.e., a direction opposite to the extension portion 512), may be exposed to the outer side of the rail unit 540.

Thereby, the wheel part 514 may be stably seated on the rail unit 540.

The wheel securing member 532 is coupled to the outer side of the wheel main body portion 514a, i.e., the side in the direction away from the extending portion 512 (i.e., the direction opposite to the extending portion 512). Thus, the wheel portion 514 may be coupled with the extension portion 512.

In the illustrated embodiment, a rotary bearing member 620 is provided at the one side of the wheel main body portion 514a located at the right side. The rotary bearing member 620 can rotate a stopper member 610, which will be described later, regardless of the rotation of the wheel portion 514. This will be described in detail later.

A disk portion 514b is formed on the inner side of the wheel body portion 514a, i.e., on the side facing the extension portion 512. The disk portion 514b is formed to protrude a predetermined length from the wheel body portion 514a toward the extension portion 512.

The disk portion 514b has a circular disk shape having a circular cross section and a predetermined height. The disk portion 514b is formed to have a diameter larger than that of the wheel main body portion 514 a. The disk portion 514b may be accommodated in the guide space portion 544a located below the upper end of the support portion 545.

The disk portion 514b is formed to have a predetermined thickness in the width direction of the step portion 544, i.e., between the track extending portion 543 and the support portion 545. The thickness of the disk portion 514b may be formed to be smaller than the width of the step portion 544, i.e., the distance between the surfaces of the track extension portion 543 and the support portion 545 facing each other.

Thus, the movement of the wheel portion 514 in the left-right direction, i.e., in the direction away from the extension portion 512 (i.e., in the direction opposite to the extension portion 512), can be restricted by the contact between the disk portion 514b and the support portion 545. Thus, the wheel portion 514 does not come off the rail unit 540 in a direction away from the extension portion 512 (i.e., in a direction opposite to the extension portion 512).

The outer peripheral surface of the disk portion 514b may be spaced apart from the upper end of the stepped portion 544 by a predetermined distance.

A cart coupling portion 514c is formed inside the disk portion 514b, i.e., on the side facing the extension portion 512. The cart coupling portion 514c is formed to protrude from the disc portion 514b toward the extension portion 512 by a predetermined length.

The cart coupling portion 514c has a circular cross section and a disk shape having a predetermined height. The cart coupling portion 514c is formed to have a diameter smaller than that of the wheel main body portion 514 a. A side surface of the cart coupling portion 514c facing the extension portion 512 may contact the extension portion 512.

The bracket unit 520 couples the capacitor assembly 100 and the valve assembly 200 to the cart unit 510. The bracket unit 520 is coupled to an upper side of the cart body 511. Specifically, a bracket coupling portion formed to extend in the longitudinal direction of the cart main body 511 is formed in a recessed manner at the center in the left-right direction on the upper side of the cart main body 511.

The bracket unit 520 is coupled to the cart main body portion 511 by the bracket coupling portion. The bond may be a threaded bond or the like.

The stand unit 520 includes a horizontal portion 521 and a vertical portion 522. The horizontal portion 521 is formed to extend in the longitudinal direction of the cart main body portion 511 at a predetermined angle to the cart main body portion 511. In one embodiment, the horizontal portion 521 may be parallel to the cart body portion 511.

The vertical portion 522 forms a predetermined angle with the horizontal portion 521 and is formed to protrude from the horizontal portion 521. In one embodiment, the prescribed angle may be a right angle.

A plurality of through holes are formed in the vertical portion 522 (see fig. 11). A fastening member (not shown) for fastening the housing unit 410 is inserted into and coupled to the through hole. Thus, the valve assembly 200 may be coupled to the valve cart unit 510 b.

Although not shown, a fastening member (not shown) for fastening the capacitor case 110 of the capacitor assembly 100 to the vertical portion 522 may be provided. Thus, the capacitor assembly 100 may be coupled to the capacitor cart unit 510 a.

The fastening unit 530 fastens the respective structural elements of the cart unit 510 to the cart main body portion 511. In an embodiment, the fastening unit 530 may be a screw member.

The fastening unit 530 includes a lever fastening member 531 and a wheel fastening member 532.

The lever fastening member 531 fastens the lever coupling member 720 of the installation separating portion 700 to the cart main body portion 511. In the illustrated embodiment, the lever fastening member 531 fastens the lever coupling member 720 located on the front side of the cart main body portion 511.

The lever fastening member 531 may have a plurality. The lever fastening members 531 may be disposed at a predetermined distance from each other in a width direction, i.e., a left-right direction, of the lever coupling member 720.

A wheel securing member 532 rotatably secures the wheel portion 514 to the extension portion 512. In the illustrated embodiment, the wheel securing member 532 is coupled through to the wheel portion 514 from a direction outboard of the wheel portion 514, i.e., from a direction away from the extension portion 512 (i.e., a direction opposite the extension portion 512), to a direction toward the extension portion 512. An inner side of the wheel securing member 532, i.e., one side end toward the extension part 512, may be rotatably secured to the extension part 512.

The wheel securing member 532 may have a plurality. This is because the wheel portion 514 has a plurality of wheels, as described above.

The rail unit 540 is configured to guide the cart unit 510 in the front-rear direction. The cart unit 510 is slidably coupled to the rail unit 540.

The rail unit 540 is formed to extend in one direction, i.e., the front-rear direction in the illustrated embodiment. This may correspond to the extension direction of the cart unit 510.

The rail unit 540 is preferably formed of a material having sufficient rigidity to support the capacitor assembly 100 and the valve assembly 200 having a large weight.

The rail unit 540 may have a plurality. Referring again to fig. 1, the rail unit 540 has six on the support 23. The plurality of rail units 540 are disposed at a predetermined distance from each other in the left-right direction. The number of track units 540 may be varied.

Blocking plates 640 of the detachment prevention part 600 may be coupled to both longitudinal ends of the rail unit 540. The separation preventing part 600 may restrict the front and rear side movement of the cart unit 510 coupled to the rail unit 540. This prevents the cart unit 510 from being arbitrarily detached from the rail unit 540 and falling.

In the illustrated embodiment, the track unit 540 includes: a rail main body portion 541, a rail bending portion 542, a rail extending portion 543, a step portion 544, and a supporting portion 545.

The rail body portion 541 forms a main body of the rail unit 540. The rail body 541 is disposed opposite to the cart body 511.

The rail body portion 541 may be disposed to form a predetermined angle with the cart body portion 511. In one embodiment, the rail main body portion 541 may be arranged in parallel with respect to the cart main body portion 511.

The rail body portion 541 extends in one direction, i.e., the front-rear direction in the illustrated embodiment. The extension length of the rail body portion 541 is preferably formed longer than the sum of the extension lengths of the capacitor cart unit 510a and the valve cart unit 510 b.

A lever insertion groove 730 is formed recessed on one side of the rail main body portion 541, i.e., the front side in the illustrated embodiment.

The rail bending portion 542 is formed to protrude toward the cart body portion 511 from the outer side of the rail body portion 541, i.e., each end portion in the left-right direction in the illustrated embodiment.

The rail bending portion 542 is a portion to which the arc portion 513 is slidably coupled. The rail curved portion 542 is formed to partially cover the upper side, which is the side facing the cart main body portion 511, of the arc portion 513. Thereby, the arc portion 513 combined with the rail bending portion 542 will not be disengaged in the upper direction.

That is, the cart unit 510 needs to be slid from the front side or the rear side to be coupled to the rail unit 540 due to the shapes of the rail curved portion 542 and the arc portion 513. Also, the cart unit 510 and the rail unit 540 will not be arbitrarily separated due to the shapes of the rail bending portion 542 and the arc portion 513.

The rail bending portion 542 is formed to extend in one direction, i.e., the front-rear direction in the illustrated embodiment. The extension length of the rail bending portion 542 may be the same as the extension length of the rail body portion 541.

The track bending part 542 may be formed of a plurality. The plurality of rail bending portions 542 are arranged at a predetermined distance from each other. Each track bending portion 542 is disposed adjacent to each arc portion 513.

Each of the rail bending portions 542 is located inside each of the arc portions 513, i.e., in the illustrated embodiment, in a direction toward a central portion of the rail main body portion 541 where the lever insertion groove 730 is formed.

The respective track curved portions 542 are formed to protrude in a direction facing each other. In other words, each track bending portion 542 is formed to have an arc in a direction away from the arc portion 513 (i.e., in a direction opposite to the arc portion 513). In an embodiment, the rail bending part 542 may have a "C" shape whose section is convexly formed toward each other.

It is to be understood that the shape of the track curve 542 corresponds to the shape of the arc 513.

Thereby, the rail bending portion 542 is formed so as to surround the lower side, the inner side (i.e., each side where the arc portions 513 face each other), and the upper side of the arc portion 513.

The rail bending portion 542 includes: a first rail curved portion 542a, a second rail curved portion 542b, a third rail curved portion 542c, a side surface regulating portion 542d, and an upper surface regulating portion 542 e.

The first rail bending portion 542a is formed to protrude from one side end portion of the rail main body portion 541 toward the cart main body portion 511. Specifically, the first track bending portion 542a is formed to protrude from an end portion where the track main body portion 541 and the track extending portion 543 are connected.

The first track curved portion 542a is formed to protrude toward the other first track curved portions 542 a. In other words, the first track curved portion 542a is formed to have an arc shape in a direction away from the arc-shaped portion 513 (i.e., a direction opposite to the arc-shaped portion 513).

The second rail curved portion 524b is formed to protrude at an end portion of the first rail curved portion 542a on a side toward the cart main body portion 511, i.e., an upper end portion in the illustrated embodiment.

The second track curved portion 542b is formed to protrude toward the other second track curved portions 542 b. In other words, the second track curved portion 542b is formed to have an arc shape in a direction away from the arc-shaped portion 513 (i.e., a direction opposite to the arc-shaped portion 513). The degree to which the second track bending part 542b is bent may be determined according to the degree to which the first track bending part 542a is bent. In an embodiment, the second track curved part 542b may be curved with the same curvature as the first track curved part 542 a.

The third curved track portion 542c is formed to protrude from an end portion of the second curved track portion 542b on the side facing the cart main body portion 511, i.e., an upper end portion in the illustrated embodiment.

The third rail curved portion 542c is formed to protrude toward the cart main body portion 511. In other words, the third rail bending portion 542c is formed to have an arc shape in a direction away from the arc-shaped portion 513 (i.e., a direction opposite to the arc-shaped portion 513).

In an embodiment, the third rail bending part 542c may be convexly formed toward a central portion in the left-right direction of the cart main body part 511. In the above-described embodiment, the third track curved portion 542c is formed to protrude toward the inner side of the upper side (i.e., the direction in which the track curved portions 542 different from each other face each other).

The third rail bending part 542c may be formed to partially cover an upper side of the arc part 513. In an embodiment, the third rail bending part 542c may extend toward the extension part 512. That is, the end of the third rail bending portion 542c is located between the arc-shaped portion 513 and the cart main body portion 511.

A side surface regulating portion 542d is formed to protrude in the outer direction of the second track curved portion 542b, i.e., in the direction of the arc portion 513.

The side surface restricting portion 542d is formed to have a curvature in an outward direction, i.e., in the illustrated embodiment, in a direction toward the arc portion 513. That is, the side surface restricting portion 542d is formed to protrude in a direction opposite to the first curved portion 542a or the second track curved portion 542 b.

The side surface restricting portion 542d includes: a first portion extending toward the arc 513; a second portion continuous with the first portion and contacting or separating from the arc portion 513, forming a predetermined angle with the surface of the arc portion 513 and extending; and a third portion that is continuous with the second portion and extends away from the arcuate portion 513 (i.e., in an opposite manner from the arcuate portion 513).

In an embodiment, the second portion of the side surface limitation part 542d may extend in parallel to a side surface of the arc part 513 toward the track bending part 542.

In another embodiment, the second portion of the side surface limitation piece 542d, i.e., a side surface of the side surface limitation piece 542d facing the arc-shaped portion 513, may be concavely formed in a direction away from the arc-shaped portion 513 (i.e., a direction opposite to the arc-shaped portion 513). In addition, the arc part 513 may be convexly formed toward the second portion of the side surface limiting part 542 d.

That is, the second portion of the side surface restricting portion 542d may be formed to have an arc shape in the same direction as the arc portion 513.

The second portion of the side surface limitation part 542d may contact a side surface of the arc part 513 toward the track bending part 542. This can restrict the distance that the wheel portion 514 moves toward the rail curved portion 542.

The upper surface restricting portion 542e is formed to protrude from the outer side of the third rail bending portion 542c, i.e., in the direction of the arc portion 513. The upper surface restricting portion 542e is formed to have an arc shape in the outer direction.

That is, the upper surface restricting portion 542e is formed to protrude in a direction different from the third rail curved portion 542 c.

In an embodiment, a side surface of the upper surface restricting portion 542e facing the arc portion 513 may be concavely formed in a direction away from the arc portion 513 (i.e., a direction opposite to the arc portion 513). In addition, the arc portion 513 may be formed to protrude toward the one side surface of the upper surface restricting portion 542 e.

That is, the one-side surface of the upper surface restricting portion 542e may be formed in the same direction as the arc portion 513 in such a manner as to have an arc.

The upper surface restricting portion 542e may contact or be separated from one side surface of the extending portion 512 or the arc portion 513 toward the track bending portion 542. This can restrict the distance that the wheel portion 514 moves upward from the rail unit 540.

The rail extending portions 543 extend from both horizontal end portions of each rail body portion 541, i.e., from the left or right end portion in the illustrated embodiment. The track extending portion 543 extends at a predetermined angle to the track main body portion 541. In one embodiment, the track extending portion 543 may extend parallel to the track main portion 541.

The rail extension portion 543 may extend such that an end portion in an outer direction thereof, i.e., a direction away from the rail body portion 541 (i.e., a direction opposite to the rail body portion 541), is positioned directly below the extension portion 512. That is, the outer end of the rail extending portion 543 may be located further outward than the end of the third rail bending portion 542 c.

The track extension 543 is formed to have a predetermined thickness. The upper side of the track extension 543, i.e. the side facing the arc 513, is preferably not in contact with the arc 513. This is to prevent the rail extension 543 from being damaged by the movement of the cart unit 510.

A fastening hole 543a is formed through the inside of the rail extension 543. The fastening hole 543a is formed to penetrate in a direction in which the rail unit 540 extends, i.e., the front-rear direction in the illustrated embodiment.

The blocking fastening member 641 of the release prevention portion 600 is fastened to the fastening hole 543 a. In an embodiment, the blocking fastening member 641 may be screw-combined with the fastening hole 543 a.

The step portion 544 is formed to extend from an outer end of the track extending portion 543, i.e., one end in a direction away from the track main body portion 541 (i.e., in a direction opposite to the track main body portion 541). The step portion 544 extends at a predetermined angle to the track extending portion 543. In one embodiment, the step 544 may extend parallel to the track extension 543.

The stepped portion 544 may extend such that it is directly below the disk portion 514b of the wheel portion 514. A side surface of the stepped portion 544 facing the disk portion 514b, i.e., an upper side surface in the illustrated embodiment, is spaced apart from the outer peripheral surface of the disk portion 514b by a predetermined distance.

That is, when the wheel portion 514 rotates, the upper side surface of the stepped portion 544 does not contact the disk portion 514 b. Thus, even if the wheel portion 514 rotates, the step portion 544 is not damaged.

The end of the step portion 544 in the outer direction, i.e., the end in the direction away from the track extension 543 (i.e., the direction opposite to the track extension 543) may extend so as to be located on the lower side of the wheel main body portion 514 a. That is, the end of the step portion 544 is located further to the outside than the disc portion 514b, that is, further from the track extension 543 (i.e., further opposite to the track extension 543).

The step part 544 is formed to be lower than the height of the track extension 543. That is, the shortest distance between the upper side surface of the stepped portion 544 and the cart main body 511 is longer than the shortest distance between the upper side surface of the rail extension 543 and the cart main body 511.

In other words, the shortest distance between the capacitor assembly 100 or the valve assembly 200 and the upper side surface of the step part 544 is longer than the shortest distance between the capacitor assembly 100 or the valve assembly 200 and the upper side surface of the rail extension 543.

In addition, the step portion 544 is formed to be lower than the height of the support portion 545. That is, the shortest distance between the upper side surface of the step part 544 and the cart main body 511 is longer than the shortest distance between the upper side surface of the support part 545 and the cart main body 511.

In other words, the shortest distance between the capacitor assembly 100 or the valve assembly 200 and the upper side surface of the step part 544 is longer than the shortest distance between the capacitor assembly 100 or the valve assembly 200 and the upper side surface of the support part 545.

Therefore, a space surrounded by surfaces of the track extending portion 543 and the supporting portion 545 facing each other is formed above the step portion 544. The space is defined as a guide space portion 544 a.

The guide space portion 544a is a space into which the disc portion 514b of the wheel portion 514 is inserted. The guide space portion 544a restricts the movement distance of the disk portion 514b in the left-right direction so that the wheel portion 514 can rotate in a state of being seated on the support portion 545.

At this time, the length in the width direction of the guide space portion 544a (the length in the left-right direction in the illustrated embodiment) is formed larger than the thickness of the disk portion 514 b. In other words, the length of the step portion 544 extending between the track extension 543 and the support portion 545 is formed longer than the width of the disc portion 514 b.

Therefore, the disk portion 514b can move in the direction of the rail extension portion 543 or the support portion 545 in the state of being inserted into the guide space portion 544 a.

At this time, as described above, the guide space portion 544a is defined by the upper surface of the step portion 544 and the surfaces of the track extending portion 543 and the supporting portion 545 facing each other.

That is, a space in the inner direction of the guide space portion 544a, that is, in the direction of the track bending portion 542 is partitioned by a surface in the outer direction of the track extending portion 543, that is, in the direction of the step portion 544.

Further, a space in the outer direction of the guide space portion 544a, i.e., in the direction of the support portion 545, is partitioned by a surface in the inner direction of the support portion 545, i.e., in the direction of the step portion 544.

Therefore, the moving distance in the inner direction of the disk portion 514b inserted into the guide space portion 544a is limited by the surface in the outer direction of the rail extending portion 543. The movement distance of the disc portion 514b in the outer direction is limited by the surface of the support portion 545 in the inner direction.

Thus, the wheel portion 514 does not come off in the inside or outside direction of the rail unit 540, i.e., the left-right direction in the illustrated embodiment.

The support portion 545 supports the wheel body portion 514a of the wheel portion 514. The wheel body 514a is mounted on the support portion 545. The upper side surface of the support portion 545 may contact the outer circumferential surface of the wheel main body portion 514 a.

The support portion 545 is formed to extend from an end of the step portion 544 in the outer direction, that is, an end in a direction away from the track extending portion 543 (i.e., in a direction opposite to the track extending portion 543). The support portion 545 may extend such that the outer end is positioned directly below the wheel main body portion 514 a.

The upper side surface of the support portion 545, i.e., the surface contacting the wheel main body portion 514a, may be formed as a flat surface.

Thereby, the support portion 545 may stably support the load of the cart unit 510 and the capacitor assembly 100 and the valve assembly 200 mounted thereto. Further, the wheel portion 514 can move stably when the upper side surface of the support portion 545 rolls.

The supporting portion 545 is formed higher than the height of the step portion 544. That is, the shortest distance between the upper side surface of the support portion 545 and the cart main body portion 511 is shorter than the shortest distance between the upper side surface of the step portion 544 and the cart main body portion 511.

The difference between the height of the support portion 545 and the height of the step portion 544 can be determined from the difference between the diameter of the wheel body portion 514a and the diameter of the disk portion 514 b. That is, the difference between the height of the support portion 545 and the height of the step portion 544 may be determined to be larger than the difference between the diameter of the wheel body portion 514a and the diameter of the disk portion 514 b.

Thus, even if the wheel body portion 514a is seated on the support portion 545, the disk portion 514b does not contact the step portion 544.

The supporting portion 545 is formed to be lower than the height of the rail extending portion 543. That is, the shortest distance between the upper side surface of the support portion 545 and the cart main body 511 is longer than the shortest distance between the upper side surface of the rail extension portion 543 and the cart main body 511.

In other words, the shortest distance between the capacitor assembly 100 or the valve assembly 200 and the upper side surface of the supporting portion 545 is longer than the shortest distance between the capacitor assembly 100 or the valve assembly 200 and the upper side surface of the rail extension portion 543.

As described above, the cart unit 510 is formed with the arc portion 513. When the cart unit 510 is slidably coupled to the rail unit 540, the lower side, the inner side (the direction in which the arc-shaped portions 513 face each other), and the upper side of the arc-shaped portion 513 are surrounded by the rail curved portion 542 of the rail unit 540.

Therefore, the cart unit 510 is not detached from the rail unit 540 in an upper direction.

In addition, a guide space portion 544a, which is a space surrounded by the track extending portion 543, the step portion 544, and the supporting portion 545, is formed in the track unit 540. The disk portion 514b of the wheel portion 514 is inserted into the guide space portion 544 a.

Therefore, the movement distance of the wheel portion 514 in the direction of moving away from the curved track portion 542 (i.e., in the direction opposite to the curved track portion 542) or in the direction of moving toward the curved track portion 542 is limited. Thus, the cart unit 510 is not detached from the rail unit 540 in the left or right direction.

7. Description of detachment prevention part 600 of embodiment of the present invention

The sub-module 10 of the embodiment of the present invention includes a detachment prevention part 600. The detachment prevention part 600 prevents the cart unit 510 slidably coupled to the rail unit 540 from being arbitrarily detached.

Hereinafter, the separation preventing portion 600 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to fig. 13 to 16.

In the illustrated embodiment, the detachment prevention portion 600 includes: a stopper (stopper) member 610, a rotational bearing member 620, an elastic member 630, a blocking plate 640, and a stopper groove 650.

The stopper member 610 limits the distance that the cart unit 510 moves to the front side. The cart unit 510 is not arbitrarily separated from the rail unit 540 by the front side of the rail unit 540 by the stopper member 610.

The stopper member 610 may be provided at more than one of the left and right wheel portions 514 of the cart unit 510. In the illustrated embodiment, the stop member 610 is provided to the left wheel portion 514 of the cart unit 510. Instead, the stopper member 610 may be provided to the right wheel portion 514 of the cart unit 510.

Further, the stopper member 610 has a plurality number, and may be provided to the left and right wheel portions 514, respectively.

The stop member 610 is rotatably coupled to the wheel portion 514. Regardless of the rotation of the wheel portion 514, the stop member 610 may not rotate. Likewise, the stop member 610 may rotate regardless of the stopped state of the wheel portion 514.

The stop member 610 is inserted into a stop groove 650 formed on the rail unit 540. The side of the stop member 610 that is inserted, i.e., the front side in the illustrated embodiment, contacts the first face 651 of the stop slot 650. Thereby, the stopper member 610 and the cart unit 510 connected to the stopper member 610 are prevented from further moving to the front side.

The stopper member 610 may move on the upper portion of the supporting portion 545. Specifically, the stopper member 610 can move together with the cart unit 510 in a state of contacting the upper surface of the support portion 545.

The stopper member 610 is connected with the elastic member 630. The elastic member 630 provides an elastic force to maintain the state in which the one side of the stopper member 610 is in contact with the supporting portion 545. The stopper member 610 may be formed of a material having high rigidity. In an embodiment, the stop member 610 may be formed of an iron (Fe) material.

The stopper member 610 includes: a stopper body portion 611, a lock plate 612, a wheel coupling portion 613, and an elastic member coupling hole 614.

The stopper body portion 611 is formed to extend in one direction. In an embodiment, the stopper main body portion 611 may be formed to extend in the same direction as the supporting portion 545.

A lock plate 612 is formed on one side of the stopper body 611, i.e., the front side end in the illustrated embodiment. A wheel coupling portion 613 is formed through a central portion of the stopper main body portion 611. An elastic member coupling hole 614 is formed through the other side of the stopper body portion 611, i.e., the rear side in the illustrated embodiment.

The stopper body 611 is arranged such that its front end faces downward and its rear end faces upward. This is because the elastic member 630 coupled to the elastic member coupling hole 614 pulls the rear side end portion of the stopper main body portion 611 in the counterclockwise direction in the embodiment of fig. 15.

Thereby, the front side end of the stopper body 611 can be kept in contact with the upper side surface of the support 545.

A lock plate 612 is provided at a front end of the stopper body 611.

The locking plate 612 is a portion of the stopper member 610 contacting each face of the stopper groove 650. When the lock plate 612 comes into contact with the first face 651 or the second face 652 of the stop groove 650, the cart unit 510 does not move forward any more.

The lock plate 612 is formed to extend from the front end of the stopper body 611. The lock plate 612 may be formed to extend at a predetermined angle to the stopper body 611. In an embodiment, the locking plate 612 may be formed to extend perpendicularly to the stopper body portion 611.

In the illustrated embodiment, the lock plate 612 is formed to protrude a predetermined distance from the front end of the stopper body 611 to the inside, i.e., to the arc portion 513. In an embodiment, the locking plate 612 may be formed to extend such that one side end portion toward the inner direction is located at an upper side of the step portion 544.

If the stopper body portion 611 is inserted into the stopping groove 650, the locking plate 612 comes into contact with the first face 651 or the second face 652. Thereby, the cart unit 510 coupled with the rotatable stopper member 610 does not move forward any more.

A wheel fastening member 532 is fastened to the wheel coupling portion 613. The stopper member 610 is rotatably coupled to the cart unit 510 by the wheel fastening member 532.

The wheel coupling portion 613 may be penetratingly formed at the stopper main body portion 611. The center of the wheel coupling portion 613 may be formed coaxially with the center of the wheel portion 514.

The elastic member coupling hole 614 is located on the rear side of the stopper main body portion 611, i.e., on the side in the direction away from the stop groove 650 in the illustrated embodiment (i.e., the direction opposite to the stop groove 650). The elastic member coupling hole 614 may be disposed to be biased to an upper side of the stopper body portion 611.

One side end portion of the elastic member 630 is coupled to the elastic member coupling hole 614. The one-side end of the elastic member 630 may be rotated in a state of being inserted into the elastic member coupling hole 614.

The rotational bearing member 620 is coupled to the wheel portion 514 to maintain a stopped state of the stopper member 610 regardless of rotation of the wheel portion 514 or to enable rotation of the stopper member 610. The rotational bearing member 620 is located between the stop member 610 and the wheel portion 514.

The elastic member 630 applies an elastic force to the stopper member 610. The elastic member 630 applies an elastic force in the direction of the cart main body 511 to the rear side end portion of the stopper member 610. In the illustrated embodiment, the elastic member 630 applies an elastic force in a counterclockwise direction to the stopper member 610.

Thus, the rear end of the stopper member 610 can be held in a state of being pulled upward in the direction of the cart body 511, i.e., in the illustrated embodiment.

The elastic member 630 may be provided in any form that is deformed in its shape and can store restoring force. In one embodiment, the elastic member 630 may be a coil spring (coil spring).

The elastic member 630 includes a cart coupling portion 631 and a stopper coupling portion 632. In an embodiment, the cart connection part 631 and the stopper connection part 632 may have a hook (hook) shape.

The cart connecting portion 631 is located at a front side end portion of the elastic member 630. The cart connecting portion 631 is connected to the elastic member coupling portion 511 a.

The stopper link 632 is located at the rear side end of the elastic member 630. The stopper connection portion 632 is rotatably coupled to the elastic member coupling hole 614.

Thereby, the elastic member 630 may be stretched or contracted between the elastic member coupling portion 511a and the elastic member coupling hole 614.

The stopper member 610 can maintain a state in which its front end portion is biased downward and its rear end portion is biased upward by the elastic member 630.

In addition, when the stopper member 610 enters the stopper groove 650, the elastic member 630 applies a restoring force in a counterclockwise direction to the stopper member 610. Thus, when the stopper member 610 is separated from the stopper groove 650, the front end of the stopper member 610 can be restored to the state of being in contact with the upper surface of the support portion 545.

The blocking plate 640 closes the front side of the rail unit 540. In addition, the blocking plate 640 may close the rear side of the rail unit 540 (refer to fig. 20a and 20 b). The blocking plate 640 may be provided in order to prevent the cart unit 510 from being arbitrarily detached from the rail unit 540 in case the sub-module 10 needs to be moved.

The blocking plate 640 may be coupled to the track unit 540 to block a portion of the track main body 541, the track extension 543, and the step part 544. In addition, a blocking plate 640 may be coupled to the cart unit 510 to shield a portion of the arc portion 513.

The blocking plate 640 may be coupled to the cart unit 510 and the rail unit 540 using the blocking fastening member 641. In an embodiment, the blocking fastening member 641 may be a screw member.

The blocking fastening member 641 may have a plurality. In the illustrated embodiment, the blocking fastening member 641 has four. The blocking fastening member 641 may be fastened to the cart hollow 513a and the fastening hole 543 a.

The front end of the stopper member 610 is inserted into the stopper groove 650. Specifically, the lock plate 612 and the front end portion of the stopper body 611 connected to the lock plate 612 are inserted into the stop groove 650.

The stopping groove 650 is formed at the supporting portion 545. Specifically, the stopping groove 650 is formed on the front side of the supporting portion 545.

The position of the stop groove 650 is preferably formed at a position capable of preventing the cart unit 510 from being arbitrarily detached from the rail unit 540 when the front side end portion of the stopper member 610 is inserted.

In an embodiment, the stop groove 650 may be formed at a position where the front side end portion of the cart unit 510 and the front side end portion of the rail unit 540 are located on the same vertical line when the lock plate 612 and the first face 651 of the stop groove 650 are in contact.

The stopping groove 650 may be formed of a plurality. The plurality of stopping grooves 650 are disposed at a predetermined distance from each other in the front-rear direction, i.e., the direction in which the rail unit 540 extends.

The stopping groove 650 formed at the front side among the plurality of stopping grooves 650 may limit the moving distance of the valve cart unit 510 b. In addition, the stopping groove 650 formed at the rear side among the plurality of stopping grooves 650 may limit the moving distance of the capacitor cart unit 510 a.

The stopping groove 650 is formed by being recessed from the upper surface of the supporting portion 545 by a predetermined length. The degree of the recess of the stopping groove 650 may be differently formed along the length direction of the supporting portion 545.

In the illustrated embodiment, the rear side inclination of the stopping groove 650 is formed more slowly than the front side inclination. Therefore, the stopper member 610 moving together with the cart unit 510 may be inclined into the stopper groove 650 along the rear side. Further, the stopper member 610 that has entered cannot move further forward because of its forward side.

The stop slot 650 includes a first face 651 and a second face 652.

The first face 651 is a portion that contacts the locking plate 612 of the stopper member 610 inserted into the stop groove 650. The first face 651 may be defined as a front side of the stopping groove 650 formed recessed from the upper side of the supporting portion 545.

In other words, the first surface 651 is disposed adjacent to one side in the direction in which the rail unit 540 extends, i.e., the front side end portion in the illustrated embodiment. The first face 651 is formed to surround the one side of the stop groove 650, i.e., the front side in the illustrated embodiment.

The first surface 651 extends at a predetermined angle from the upper surface of the support 545. The predetermined angle may be formed larger than an angle formed by the second surface 652 and the upper surface of the support 545. In one embodiment, the prescribed angle may be a right angle.

The rear side end of the first surface 651 is continuous with the front side end of the second surface 652.

The second face 652 is a portion through which the lock plate 612 of the stopper member 610 moves toward the first face 651. The lower end of the lock plate 612 can move toward the first surface 651 while contacting the second surface 652.

The second face 652 may be defined as a rear side of the stopping groove 650 formed recessed from the upper side of the supporting portion 545. The first face 651 and the second face 652 are continuous.

In other words, the second face 652 extends toward one side of the direction in which the rail unit 540 extends, i.e., the direction away from the front side end portion in the illustrated embodiment (i.e., the direction opposite to the front side end portion). That is, the second face 652 is disposed farther from the one-side (i.e., front-side) end of the rail unit 540 than the first face 651. That is, the second surface 652 is located on the rear side of the first surface 651.

The second surface 652 is formed to extend at a predetermined angle to the upper surface of the support 545. The predetermined angle may be formed smaller than an angle formed by the first surface 651 and the upper surface of the supporting portion 545. In one embodiment, the prescribed angle may be an acute angle.

The rear end of the second surface 652 extends from the upper surface of the support 545.

Accordingly, the lock plate 612 can move to the front side or the rear side along the second surface 652. On the other hand, when the lock plate 612 comes into contact with the first surface 651, the lock plate 612 does not move forward.

Thereby, the stopper member 610 and the front side moving distance of the cart unit 510 to which the stopper member 610 is rotatably connected can be restricted.

As described above, the front side end of the stopper member 610 moves forward or rearward together with the cart unit 510 in a state of being in contact with the upper side surface of the support portion 545. When the front end of the stopper member 610 reaches the stopper groove 650, the front end of the stopper member 610 rotates and moves downward along the second surface 652.

When the front end of the stopper member 610 contacts the first surface 651, the stopper member 610 does not move forward any more due to the shape of the first surface 651. Thereby, the cart unit 510 connected to the stopper member 610 does not move forward. Therefore, the front side moving distance of the cart unit 510 can be restricted.

At this time, a case may be considered where the sub-module 10 needs to be drawn out from the frame 20 for maintenance or the like. The capacitor assembly 100 and the valve assembly 200 constituting the sub-module 10 are mounted to the cart unit 510. Therefore, a process of separating the cart unit 510 from the rail unit 540 needs to be performed first.

As described above, when the front side end of the stopper member 610 contacts the first surface 651 of the stopper groove 650, the stopper member 610 does not move forward any more.

Accordingly, the stopper member 610 is rotated by a pressing operation, thereby being disengaged from the stopper groove 650.

Specifically, the end of the stopper member 610 not in contact with the first face 651, that is, the rear side end in the illustrated embodiment, is pressed. Thus, the end of the stopper member 610 that is in contact with the first surface 651 at the front side rotates in the direction away from the first surface 651 (i.e., in the direction opposite to the first surface 651), i.e., in the clockwise direction in the illustrated embodiment, and is disengaged from the stopper groove 650.

Next, the cart unit 510 slides toward one end of the rail unit 540, i.e., the front end in the illustrated embodiment, by an external force.

At this time, the end of the rail unit 540 is in a state of being closed by the blocking plate 640. Accordingly, if the fastening of the blocking fastening member 641 is released, the blocking plate 640 is separated from the rail unit 540.

Next, the cart unit 510 and the rail unit 540 may be separated by the installation and separation part 700 described later.

Therefore, the cart unit 510 is not arbitrarily separated from the rail unit 540. Thereby, a safety accident caused by any detachment of the cart unit 510 can be prevented.

Conversely, when the stopper member 610 moves rearward, the front end of the stopper member 610 moves rearward while contacting the second surface 652. As described above, the second face 652 may form an acute angle with the upper side of the support 545. The rear end of the second surface 652 is continuous with the upper surface of the support 545.

Therefore, unlike the case of moving to the forward side, the stopper member 610 can easily move when moving to the backward side.

In addition, blocking plates 640 may be provided at the front side end and the rear side end of the rail unit 540. The blocking plate 640 is fastened to the cart unit 510 and the rail unit 540, respectively. Thereby, the front and rear sides of the cart unit 510 are blocked by the blocking plate 640.

Therefore, the cart unit 510 is not arbitrarily detached from the rail unit 540 by the blocking plate 640. This may be applicable to a situation in which the sub-module 10 is moved or a situation in which the movement of the cart unit 510 needs to be restricted.

8. Description of mount-detach section 700 of an embodiment of the present invention

The sub-module 10 of the embodiment of the present invention includes a mounting separation part 700. The cart unit 510 in which the capacitor assembly 100 or the valve assembly 200 is seated may be easily coupled to or decoupled from the rail unit 540 by the installation separation part 700.

Hereinafter, the mounting-detaching portion 700 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to fig. 17 and 18.

In the illustrated embodiment, the installation separation part 700 includes: a lever member 710, a lever coupling member 720, and a lever insertion groove 730.

The lever member 710 is inserted and coupled to the lever coupling member 720 and the lever insertion groove 730. The user can easily couple the cart unit 510 to the rail unit 540 using the lever member 710. In addition, the user can easily detach the cart unit 510 from the rail unit 540 using the lever member 710.

The lever member 710 may function as a lever (lever). That is, the lever member 710 may pull the lever coupling member 720 to the front side or push it to the rear side with the lever insertion groove 730 as an axis.

A lever member 710 may be provided with the sub-module 10. For this, a member (not shown) for mounting the lever member 710 may be provided at the frame 20.

The lever member 710 may be provided separately from the sub-module 10. In the case where it is desired to separate the sub-module 10 from the frame 20, a user may carry the lever member 710 to separate the sub-module 10.

The lever member 710 includes an extension portion 711 and a grip portion 712.

The extension part 711 is a part combined with the lever combining member 720 and the lever insertion groove 730. The extension portion 711 is formed to extend from one side end portion of the handle portion 712.

The extension 711 may be formed of a material having high rigidity. In one embodiment, the extension 711 may be formed of a ferrous material.

The extension part 711 includes a first extension part 711a and a second extension part 711 b.

The first extension 711a is a portion directly coupled with the lever coupling member 720 and the lever insertion groove 730. One end of the first extension 711a is connected to the second extension 711 b.

The second extension part 711b is located between the first extension part 711a and the handle part 712. The second extension portion 711b is connected to the first extension portion 711a and the handle portion 712, respectively.

The second extension 711b extends at a predetermined angle from the first extension 711 a. In one embodiment, the prescribed angle may be a right angle.

The second extension 711b extends at a predetermined angle to the handle 712. In an embodiment, the second extension part 711b may extend parallel to the handle part 712. The central axis in the direction in which the second extension 711b extends and the central axis in the direction in which the handle 712 extends may be the same.

The grip portion 712 is a portion for the user to grip the lever member 710. The handle portion 712 is formed to extend from one side of the second extension portion 711b in a direction away from the first extension portion 711a (i.e., in a direction opposite to the first extension portion 711 a). The handle portion 712 is continuous with the second extension portion 711 b.

The handle portion 712 extends a predetermined distance in a direction away from the second extending portion 711b (i.e., in a direction opposite to the second extending portion 711 b). In an embodiment, the extension length of the handle part 712 may be the same as that of the second extension part 711 b.

A gripping member may be provided on the outer circumferential surface of the grip portion 712 for the convenience of the user. The gripping member is configured to increase friction between the handle portion 712 and a palm holding the handle portion 712. In one embodiment, the gripping member may be formed of a rubber (rubber) material.

The lever member 710 is coupled to the lever coupling member 720. The user can move the lever coupling member 720 and the cart unit 510 coupled to the lever coupling member 720 to the front side or the rear side by pushing and pulling the lever member 710.

The lever coupling member 720 is coupled with the cart unit 510. Specifically, the lever coupling member 720 is located on the lower side of the front side of the cart main body portion 511. The lever coupling member 720 may be fastened to the cart main body portion 511 by a lever fastening member 531 (refer to fig. 13).

The lever coupling member 720 is formed to protrude a predetermined distance toward the front side in the illustrated embodiment, which is a direction away from the cart unit 510 (i.e., a direction opposite to the cart unit 510). By the protruding structure, the user can easily recognize the lever coupling member 720.

The lever coupling member 720 may be formed of a material having high rigidity. In an embodiment, the lever coupling member 720 may be formed of a ferrous material. Thereby, even if the pressing force of the lever member 710 formed of a material having rigidity is received, the shape deformation of the lever coupling member 720 can be minimized.

The lever coupling member 720 includes a lever insertion slot 721.

A lever insertion slot 721 is formed through the inside of the lever coupling member 720. The first extension 711a of the lever member 710 is inserted through the lever insertion groove 721. The first extension part 711a may pass through the lever insertion groove 721 and extend to the lever insertion groove 730.

In the illustrated embodiment, the lever insertion slot 721 is formed to have a quadrangular cross section. This is because a region where the first extension 711a contacts the lever coupling member 720 is a plane. The shape of the lever insertion groove 721 may be changed corresponding to the shape of the first extension part 711 a.

The length of the lever insertion groove 721 in the front-rear direction is preferably formed to be longer than the thickness of the first extension 711 a. Thus, the first extension part 711a may be inserted into the first lever insertion groove 731 or the second lever insertion groove 732 while penetrating the lever insertion groove 721.

The center of the lever insertion groove 721 may be positioned on the same plane or line as the centers of the first and second

lever insertion grooves

731 and 732.

The lever insertion groove 730 is a space into which the end of the first extension 711a penetrating the lever insertion groove 721 is inserted. When the user pushes and pulls the handle part 712 in a state where the end of the first extension part 711a is inserted into the lever insertion groove 730, the cart unit 510 can move forward or backward.

The lever insertion groove 730 is formed in the rail body portion 541. Specifically, the lever insertion groove 730 is formed by being recessed a predetermined distance from the front side of the upper side surface of the rail body portion 541.

The lever insertion groove 730 may be formed of a plurality. In the illustrated embodiment, two lever insertion grooves 730 are formed. Of the two lever insertion grooves 730, the lever insertion groove 730 formed at the front side may be defined as a first lever insertion groove 731, and the lever insertion groove 730 formed at the rear side may be defined as a second lever insertion groove 732.

The first lever insertion groove 731 is located on the front side of the rail main body portion 541. Specifically, the first lever insertion groove 731 is located at the front side end portion of the rail main body portion 541. That is, the first lever insertion groove 731 is formed by recessing the upper side surface and the front side surface of the rail body portion 541 by a predetermined distance.

The end of the first extension 711a is inserted into and coupled to the first lever insertion groove 731. The end of the first extension 711a is in contact with the rear side of the first lever insertion groove 731, i.e., the surface in the direction away from the open side of the rail body 541 (i.e., the direction opposite to the open side).

In addition, the inserted end of the first extension part 711a is also in contact with the lower side surface of the first lever insertion groove 731. The lever member 710 may act as a lever with the face as a "fulcrum".

The lever member 710 may be rotated in a counterclockwise direction, i.e., a direction in which the handle part 712 is separated from the cart unit 510 (i.e., a direction opposite to the cart unit 510) in a state of being inserted into the first lever insertion groove 731. Thereby, the first extension 711a contacts with the front side end of the cart unit 510 or the end of the lever coupling member 720 located at the rear side of the lever insertion slot 721.

The end of the cart unit 510 or the end of the lever coupling member 720 may function as an "action point". That is, it is a site on which a force applied to the lever member 710 acts. It is to be understood that the handle portion 712 will function as a "point of force".

A second lever insertion groove 732 is formed at a rear side of the first lever insertion groove 731.

The second lever insertion groove 732 is located on the front side of the rail main body portion 541. Specifically, the second lever insertion groove 732 is formed at a predetermined distance to the rear side from the first lever insertion groove 731 formed at the front side end of the rail body 541. The second lever insertion groove 732 is formed to be recessed from the upper side surface of the rail body 541 by a predetermined distance.

The end of the first extension 711a is inserted into and coupled to the second lever insertion groove 732. The end of the first extension part 711a is in contact with the rear side of the second lever insertion groove 732, i.e., the surface in the direction of being separated from the first lever insertion groove 731 (i.e., the direction opposite to the first lever insertion groove 731).

In addition, the inserted end of the first extension part 711a also contacts the lower surface of the second lever insertion groove 732. The lever member 710 may act as a lever with the face as a "fulcrum".

The lever member 710 may press the cart unit 510 in a state of being coupled with the lever coupling member 720 and the lever insertion groove 730, respectively. That is, the lever member 710 may press the cart unit 510 toward the front side, which is one direction of the directions in which the rail unit 540 extends, or toward the rear side, which is the other direction of the directions in which the rail unit 540 extends.

Specifically, the lever member 710 may be rotated in a clockwise direction, i.e., in a direction in which the handle portion 712 approaches the cart unit 510, while being inserted into the second lever insertion groove 732. Thereby, the second extension 711b contacts the front end of the cart unit 510 or the end of the lever coupling member 720 disposed at the rear side of the lever insertion slot 721.

The end of the cart unit 510 or the end of the lever coupling member 720 may function as an "action point". That is, it is the location at which the force applied to the lever member 710 acts. It is to be understood that the handle portion 712 will function as a "point of force".

As described above, the extension part 711 of the lever member 710 may penetrate the lever insertion groove 721 combined to the lever coupling member 720. In addition, the end of the first extension part 711a may be inserted into the first lever insertion groove 731 or the second lever insertion groove 732.

A state in which the lever member 710 is inserted into the first lever insertion groove 731 in order to draw out the cart unit 510 and the capacitor assembly 100 or the valve assembly 200 mounted to the cart unit 510 from the rail unit 540 is shown in fig. 17.

When the user rotates the handle portion 712 in a counterclockwise direction, which is a direction away from the cart unit 510 (i.e., a direction opposite to the cart unit 510), the front side surface of the first extension portion 711a presses the end portion located on the front side of the lever insertion slot 721.

Thereby, the cart unit 510 connected to the lever coupling member 720 is moved to the front side, so that the cart unit 510 can slide and be detached from the rail unit 540. It will be appreciated that the stop member 610 needs to be disengaged from the stop slot 650 prior to performing the procedure.

A state in which the lever member 710 is inserted into the second lever insertion groove 732 in order to couple the cart unit 510 and the capacitor assembly 100 or the valve assembly 200 mounted to the cart unit 510 to the rail unit 540 is shown in fig. 18.

When the user rotates the handle portion 712 in a clockwise direction, which is a direction toward the cart unit 510, the rear side surface of the first extension portion 711a presses the end portion located on the rear side of the lever insertion slot 721.

Thereby, the cart unit 510 connected with the lever coupling member 720 is moved to the rear side, so that the cart unit 510 can be slid and coupled to the rail unit 540.

Accordingly, the coupling and separating process between the cart unit 510 and the rail unit 540 having a large weight can be easily performed.

9. Description of the short circuit adjustment unit 800 according to the embodiment of the present invention

The sub-module 10 of the embodiment of the present invention includes a short circuit adjustment portion 800. The short-circuit adjustment unit 800 is configured to simultaneously short-circuit or ground the capacitor elements (not shown) housed in the plurality of capacitor modules 100 by a simple operation.

The short-circuit adjustment unit 800 according to the embodiment of the present invention is described in detail below with reference to fig. 19 to 21. In the illustrated embodiment, the short-circuit adjustment portion 800 is provided to the frame 20. Therefore, the short circuit adjustment portion 800 may be considered to be included in the frame 20.

Since the short-circuit adjustment unit 800 functions to short-circuit the plurality of sub-modules 10, it is assumed that the short-circuit adjustment unit 800 is included in the sub-modules 10 in the following description.

In the illustrated embodiment, the short circuit adjustment unit 800 includes: a moving member 810, a shorting block 820, a variable connector 830, a coupling member 840, and an indication member 850.

The moving member 810 is configured to move the plurality of variable connectors 830 at the same time.

The moving member 810 is slidably coupled to the frame 20. Specifically, the moving member 810 is slidably coupled to the rear side surface of the support portion 23 located at the rearmost side.

The moving member 810 is connected with the variable connector 830. If the moving member 810 slides, the variable connector 830 may also slide together with the moving member 810.

The moving member 810 is connected with the coupling member 840. The moving member 810 may slide in a left or right direction as the coupling member 840 moves.

The moving member 810 is formed to extend in one direction. In the illustrated embodiment, the moving member 810 is formed to extend in the left-right direction as well as the extending direction of the support portion 23. The extension length of the moving member 810 may be formed shorter than that of the support 23.

The moving member 810 includes an extended body portion 811 and an end insertion groove 812.

The extension body part 811 forms a body of the moving member 810. The extension body 811 is formed to extend in the longitudinal direction of the moving member 810.

The extension body portion 811 may be inserted between grooves formed on the short circuit block 820. That is, in the illustrated embodiment, the extended body portion 811 is inserted into a groove formed in the central portion of the short circuit blocks 820 disposed at a predetermined distance from each other in the longitudinal direction.

Thus, the extension body 811 is positioned between the moving member support 822 of the short circuit block 820. The extension body 811 is configured to cover a portion of the short circuit block 820 located between the moving member supports 822.

The extension body 811 may be moved in the left or right direction while being inserted into the groove. The movement is achieved by moving member supports 822 provided at upper and lower sides of the short circuit block 820.

An end insertion groove 812 is formed through the extended body 811. A fastening member is provided on the extended body portion 811 adjacent to the end of the end insertion slot 812. The fastening member fastens the variable connector 830 to the extension body portion 811.

Both longitudinal end portions of the variable connector 830 are inserted into the end insertion grooves 812. The both side end portions of the variable connector 830 inserted into the end insertion groove 812 may penetrate the end insertion groove 812 and contact the portion of the short circuit block 820.

As the moving member 810 slides, it may contact with the short circuit block 820 or be separated from the short circuit block 820.

The end insertion groove 812 is formed through the extended body 811. The end insertion groove 812 is formed to extend a predetermined length in the direction in which the extended body 811 extends.

The predetermined length of the end insertion groove 812 may be formed to be longer than the length of the short circuit block 820 in the width direction, i.e., the length in the left-right direction. Thus, the end of the variable connector 830 penetrating to the end insertion groove 812 may be contacted or separated from the short circuit block 820.

The end insertion groove 812 may be formed of a plurality. The end insertion grooves 812 are formed to be spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance. The prescribed distance may be formed shorter than the distance by which the short circuit blocks 820 are spaced apart from each other.

The variable connector 830 partially penetrates the end insertion groove 812. Specifically, the first connector end 831 and the second connector end 832 of the variable connector 830 are respectively formed to penetrate through the end insertion groove 812.

In other words, the first and second connector ends 831 and 832 may penetrate the end insertion slot 812 and contact or separate from the shorting block 820.

The shorting block 820 and the variable connector 830 may be electrically contacted or separated.

In the case where only one end of the variable connector 830 is in contact with the shorting block 820, voltages of the respective sub-modules 10 may be maintained different from each other. In the case where both side ends of the variable connector 830 are in contact with the shorting block 820, the respective sub-modules 10 are shorted with each other, so that the voltages of the respective sub-modules 10 may be equally changed.

The shorting block 820 may be formed of a conductive material. In an embodiment, the shorting block 820 may be formed of an aluminum (Al) or iron (Fe) material.

The shorting block 820 is formed to extend in one direction. In the illustrated embodiment, the shorting block 820 is formed to extend in the up-down direction. That is, the short circuit block 820 and the moving member 810 are formed to extend to form a predetermined angle with each other.

Moving member supports 822 are provided at upper and lower sides of the short circuit block 820. A space into which the extension body portion 811 is inserted is formed between the moving member supporting portions 822.

A contact portion 823 formed to protrude in a direction away from the support portion 23 (i.e., in a direction opposite to the support portion 23) is formed in the space.

The shorting block 820 has a plurality. The plurality of shorting blocks 820 are disposed at a predetermined distance from each other. The prescribed distance may be formed longer than the distance that the end insertion grooves 812 are spaced apart from each other.

The shorting block 820 is formed to extend in one direction, i.e., up and down in the illustrated embodiment. The cross-section of the shorting block 820 may be formed in a quadrangle. That is, the short block 820 may be formed in a quadrangular prism shape.

In the illustrated embodiment, the cross section of the short circuit block 820 has a trapezoidal shape in which one side edge to be coupled to the frame 20 is a bottom edge and the other side edge opposite to the one side edge, that is, the other side edge opposite to the frame 20 is a top edge.

In other words, a length of one surface of the short circuit block 820, which is coupled to the frame 20, in a direction in which the moving member 810 extends (i.e., a left-right direction) is longer than a length of another surface opposite to the one surface of the short circuit block 820 in the direction in which the moving member 810 extends (i.e., the left-right direction).

Respective faces of the short circuit blocks 820 disposed adjacent to each other, which face each other, may be formed obliquely. In one embodiment, each of the faces may extend at an acute angle with respect to a face (i.e., a front side) of each of the shorting blocks 820 coupled to the frame 20.

That is, the respective faces of the short block bodies 820 adjacent to each other facing each other are formed obliquely in the direction away from the frame 20. In other words, the respective surfaces of the short circuit blocks 820 adjacent to each other facing each other are formed obliquely away from each other in a direction toward the moving member 810.

That is, in the illustrated embodiment, the distance between the faces facing each other may increase as the distance from the frame 20 in the direction toward the rear side increases.

By the shape of the shorting block 820, the first and second connector ends 831 and 832 of the variable connector 830 are in contact with the face (i.e., the inclined face) of the shorting block 820 and may be easily in contact with the shorting block 820.

In addition, the first connector end 831 and the second connector end 832 of the variable connector 830 may easily enter the other face of the shorting block 820 (i.e., the face spaced apart from the frame 20 and facing the frame 20) along the face (i.e., the inclined face) of the shorting block 820.

Accordingly, the shorting block 820 and the variable connector 830 may be elastically contacted without an additional elastic member. That is, the variable connector 830 contacts the short circuit block 820 while applying an elastic force to the short circuit block 820 in the direction of the short circuit frame 20. This will be described in detail later.

The shorting block 820 includes: a shorting wire 821, a moving member support 822, and a contact 823.

The shorting wire 821 may electrically connect the blocking plate 640 and the variable connector 830. One end of the short wire 821 is electrically connected to the blocking plate 640. The other side end of the short-circuit wire 821 is electrically connectable to the variable connector 830.

Thus, the track unit 540 and the capacitor assembly 100 that are in electrically contactable contact with the blocking plate 640 may be electrically energized with the variable connector 830.

That is, the variable connector 830 may be electrically connectable to an external electronic device (electronic equipment).

In the present description, a case where an external electronic device is the capacitor module 100 in which a capacitor element (not shown) is housed is explained, but it should be understood that the short-circuit adjustment unit 800 according to the embodiment of the present invention can be applied to any electronic device that requires a short circuit.

The shorting conductor 821 may have a plurality. Each of the plurality of shorting conductors 821 is electrically connectable with the plurality of blocking plates 640 and the plurality of variable connectors 830, respectively.

The moving member support 822 supports the moving member 810 to be slidable in a state where the moving member 810 is inserted into the short circuit block 820.

The moving member support 822 may be rotatably coupled to the short circuit block 820. The moving member support 822 may also rotate if the moving member 810 slides in the left or right direction.

The moving member support 822 may have a plurality. In the illustrated embodiment, the moving member supports 822 have two and are respectively located at the upper and lower sides of the short circuit block 820.

The moving member support 822 includes: a first portion 822a in contact with the shorting block 820; and a second portion 822b continuous with the first portion 822a and located in a direction away from the short circuit block 820 (i.e., in a direction opposite to the short circuit block 820).

The diameter of the first portion 822a may be formed to be smaller than the diameter of the second portion 822 b. The first portion 822a is formed to protrude a predetermined length from one side surface of the short circuit block 820 in a direction away from the support portion 23 (i.e., in a direction opposite to the support portion 23). The length may be above the thickness of the moving member 810.

Thereby, a predetermined space is formed between the one side surface of the short circuit block 820 and the second portion 822 b. The upper and lower ends of the moving member 810 may be inserted into the predetermined spaces formed at the upper and lower sides, respectively.

The contact portion 823 is a portion with which the

respective end portions

831, 832 of the variable connector 830 come into contact. The contact portion 823 is located between the plurality of moving member supporting portions 822.

The contact portion 823 is formed to protrude by a predetermined length in a direction away from the support portion 23 (i.e., in a direction opposite to the support portion 23). Thereby, the

respective end portions

831, 832 of the variable connector 830 can easily contact the contact portion 823.

The width direction of the contact portion 823, that is, each end portion in the left-right direction in the illustrated embodiment may be formed to be inclined toward the support portion 23. That is, each of the end portions of the contact portion 823 may be configured such that the protruding length thereof increases in the direction toward each other.

Thereby, the

respective end portions

831 and 832 of the variable connector 830 can easily enter the inside of the contact portion 823. In addition, the

respective end portions

831 and 832 of the variable connector 830 can be easily detached to the outside of the contact portion 823.

The variable connector 830 forms or releases the energized state between the short circuit blocks 820 different from each other. The variable connector 830 is configured to contact or be separated from one or more short circuit blocks among the plurality of short circuit blocks 820 adjacent to each other.

The variable connector 830 may be formed of a conductive material. In an embodiment, the variable connector 830 may be formed of a copper (Cu) material.

The variable connector 830 may be provided in a form having elasticity. In one embodiment, the variable connector 830 may be provided in the form of a plate spring.

Thereby, the first and second connector ends 831 and 832 may be elastically deformed when contacting the contact portion 823. Thereby, the contact state between the first and second

connector end portions

831 and 832 and the contact portion 823 can be stably maintained.

In addition, in the case where the first and second connector ends 831 and 832 are separated from the contact portion 823, they are elastically deformed and can be restored to an original shape by a stored restoring force.

Specifically, the first and second connector ends 831 and 832 may store elastic force by being deformed in a predetermined shape when moving along an inclined surface of the short circuit block 820.

At this time, the short circuit block 820 is formed in a trapezoidal shape. Therefore, as each

connector end

831, 832 moves toward a surface facing the frame 20 (i.e., a surface between the surfaces inclined at both sides), the magnitude of the elastic force stored in each

connector end

831, 832 increases.

If each

connector end

831, 832 moves along the face (i.e., the inclined face) of the shorting block 820 and into the other face of the shorting block 820, the shortest distance between each

connector end

831, 832 and the shorting block 820 will be further reduced. Accordingly, the magnitude of the elastic force stored in each

connector end

831, 832 will be maximized.

Thereby, the variable connector 830 is deformed in shape and contacts the short circuit block 820 in a state of storing an elastic force, and can move in a direction (i.e., a left-right direction) in which the moving member 810 extends.

Thereby, even if an additional elastic member or the like is not provided, contact reliability between the variable connector 830 and the short circuit block 820 can be improved.

The variable connector 830 is coupled to the moving member 810. The variable connector 830 may slide in the left and right direction together with the moving member 810.

The variable connector 830 may be located in one of a first position in which it is electrically contactable with more than one of the shorting blocks 820 arranged adjacent to each other and a second position in which it is separated from each of the shorting blocks 820 arranged adjacent to each other.

In other words, the variable connector 830 may contact both of the two short circuit blocks 820 disposed adjacent to each other, or may contact only one of the short circuit blocks 820, or may not contact both of the short circuit blocks 820.

The variable connector 830 and the short wire 821 are electrically connectable. Thereby, the variable connector 830 and the blocking plate 640 are electrically connectable.

The variable connector 830 is formed to extend a predetermined length in a direction in which the moving member 810 extends, i.e., in the left-right direction in the illustrated embodiment. The extended length of the variable connector 830 is preferably determined according to the distance by which the short circuit blocks 820 are spaced apart.

Specifically, the extension length of the variable connector 830 is preferably formed to be equal to or greater than the distance between the end portions of the respective contact portions 823 of the short circuit blocks 820 adjacent to each other, which face each other.

That is, in the embodiment shown in fig. 20b, the extension length of the variable connector 830 is preferably formed to be more than the distance between one side end of the short circuit block 820 contacting the first connector end 831 of the variable connector 830 and one side end of the short circuit block 820 contacting the second connector end 832.

Accordingly, if the moving member 810 slides, the first and second connector ends 831 and 832 of the variable connector 830 may be electrically connectable with the short block bodies 820 different from each other, respectively. Thereby, the submodules 10 different from each other can be short-circuited at the same time.

Variable connector 830 includes a first connector end 831 and a second connector end 832.

The first connector end 831 is defined as one side end in the length direction of the variable connector 830.

In the illustrated embodiment, the first connector end 831 is located on the left side of the variable connector 830. The first connector end 831 is bent toward the contact portion 823.

The second connector end 832 is defined as the other end in the length direction of the variable connector 830. In the illustrated embodiment, the second connector end 832 is located on the right side of the variable connector 830. Second connector end 832 is located on an opposite side of first connector end 831. The second connector end 832 is bent toward the contact portion 823.

The first connector end 831 and the second connector end 832 are respectively continuous with a portion located therebetween and extending in the one direction (i.e., the left-right direction).

First connector end 831 and second connector end 832 may extend obliquely to the section toward frame 20. In an embodiment, first connector end 831 and second connector end 832 may form an obtuse angle with the portion and extend.

Therefore, in the illustrated embodiment, the cross section of the variable connector 830 has a partial shape of a trapezoid having the first connector end 831 and the second connector end 832 as oblique sides and the portion of the variable connector 830 as a bottom side, as viewed from the upper side.

The first connector end 831 and the second connector end 832 can be spaced apart from the frame 20. In addition, the first and second connector ends 831 and 832 may extend in contact with the shorting block 820.

In other words, the first and second connector ends 831 and 832 may extend to an extent that they do not contact the frame 20 and can contact the shorting block 820.

Therefore, when the variable connector 830 moves in the one direction (i.e., the left-right direction), the respective connector ends 831, 832 are elastically deformed in contact with the inclined surface of the short circuit block 820 and can move in the one direction.

Therefore, if the variable connector 830 comes into contact with the short circuit block 820, the shape of the variable connector 830 is deformed and moves in a state of storing an elastic force. That is, the variable connector 830 and the shorting block 820 are elastically contacted.

In addition, the sides of the first and second connector ends 831 and 832 toward the frame 20, i.e., the front side in the illustrated embodiment, may be formed in a manner having a curvature.

Thus, if the moving member 810 moves in one direction (i.e., the left-right direction), the first and second connector ends 831 and 832 may easily enter the inclined surface of the short circuit block 820.

As a result, a contact pressure (contact pressure) above a certain level can be ensured between the variable connector 830 and the short circuit block 820. Thereby, the reliability of the contact between the variable connector 830 and the shorting block 820 may be ensured.

The first and second connector ends 831 and 832 may be penetratingly inserted into the end insertion groove 812, respectively.

The first connector end 831 is inserted through one of the end insertion grooves 812 and electrically contacts the contact portion 823 of one of the short block bodies 820.

The second connector end 832 is inserted through the other end insertion groove 812 to be electrically contacted with the contact portion 823 of the other short circuit block 820.

It is to be understood that the certain end insertion groove 812 and the other end insertion groove 812, through which the first connector end 831 and the second connector end 832 are respectively inserted, are disposed adjacent to each other.

Likewise, it is to be understood that the certain shorting block 820 and the other shorting block 820 that are in electrically contactable contact with the first connector end 831 and the second connector end 832, respectively, are also disposed adjacent to each other.

That is, the variable connector 830 slides between the short circuit blocks 820 adjacent to each other, and may be electrically contactable with more than one of the adjacent short circuit blocks 820 at the same time.

In the embodiment shown in fig. 20a, the variable connector 830 is in electrically contactable contact with only one of the shorting blocks 820 that are adjacent to one another. That is, the second connector end 832 is in contact with a shorting block 820, and the first connector end 831 is not in contact with the shorting block 820.

In this state, the plurality of sub-modules 10 are not short-circuited to each other. Thus, the capacitor elements (not shown) provided in the plurality of sub-modules 10 can hold voltages different from each other.

In the embodiment shown in fig. 20b, the variable connectors 830 are respectively in electrically contactable contact with the shorting blocks 820 adjacent to each other. That is, the second connector end 832 maintains a state of being in contact with the certain short circuit block 820, and the first connector end 831 is in electrically contactable contact with another short circuit block 820 among the short circuit blocks 820 adjacent to each other.

Although not shown, as described above, the variable connector 830 may be separated from both of the short circuit blocks 820 adjacent to each other.

Thus, each shorting block 820 is energized through the variable connector 830. Similarly, the capacitor elements (not shown) of the submodules 10, which are electrically connectable to the short-circuiting blocks 820, are also electrically connected.

In this state, the plurality of sub-modules 10 are short-circuited with each other. Thus, the capacitor elements (not shown) provided in the plurality of sub-modules 10 can be changed to the same voltage. In an embodiment, the state may be a grounded state.

The coupling member 840 is connected with the moving member 810 and converts a rotational motion of the short circuit adjustment lever 854 into a linear motion of the moving member 810. The coupling member 840 is connected with the moving member 810 and the short-circuit adjustment lever 854, respectively.

The coupling member 840 may be provided in any form that converts rotational motion to linear motion or converts linear motion to rotational motion. In one embodiment, the coupling member 840 may be a two-joint coupling, a three-joint coupling, or the like.

The coupling member 840 includes: a rotation shaft section 841, a first coupling 842, and a second coupling 843.

The rotation shaft section 841 transmits the rotation motion of the short circuit adjustment lever 854 to the first coupling 842. The rotation shaft 841 is connected to the short-circuit adjustment lever 854 and the first link 842. The rotation shaft 841 may rotate together with the short adjustment lever 854 and the first link 842.

In the illustrated embodiment, the rotation shaft 841 is disposed at a predetermined distance from the vertical frame 21. In one embodiment, the rotation shaft 841 may be formed to extend in an up-down direction, i.e., vertically to the ground.

The rotation shaft 841 is held in a state of being perpendicular to the ground by a support member while being spaced apart from the vertical frame 21 by a predetermined distance.

An insulating member 24 may be provided at a lower side of the rotation shaft portion 841. The insulating member 24 may be configured to surround the outer side of the rotation shaft section 841 adjacent to the indication member 850. Thereby, it is possible to prevent a safety accident due to high voltage, which may occur when the user operates the indication member 850.

The first link 842 transmits the rotational movement of the rotation shaft portion 841 to the second link 843.

The first link 842 is formed to extend in one direction. One side in the extending direction of the first link 842 is connected to the rotation shaft 841. In one embodiment, the first coupling 842 may be penetratingly coupled to the rotation shaft 841. The first link 842 is rotatable together with the rotation shaft section 841.

The other side of the first link 842 is rotatably combined with the second link 843. If the first link 842 rotates, the second link 843 may perform a linear motion.

The second link 843 converts the rotational motion of the first link 842 into a linear motion and transmits the linear motion to the moving member 810.

The second coupling member 843 is formed to extend in one direction. In the illustrated embodiment, the second coupling 843 is formed to extend in the left-right direction.

One side of the extending direction of the second link 843 is rotatably coupled to the first link 842. If the first link 842 is rotated, the second link 843 may be linearly moved in a direction toward the moving member 810 or in a direction away from the moving member 810 (i.e., in a direction opposite to the moving member 810).

The other side of the extending direction of the second coupling 843 is coupled to the moving member 810. If the second coupling 843 moves linearly, the moving member 810 may also move linearly in a direction away from the second coupling 843 (i.e., in a direction opposite to the second coupling 843) or in a direction toward the second coupling 843.

The indicating member 850 is operated by a user. The user can short-circuit the plurality of sub-modules 10 to the same voltage or release the short-circuited state by operating the short-circuit adjustment lever 854.

The indication member 850 is disposed adjacent to the insulating member 24 provided below the rotation shaft 841. This can prevent an accident in which a user approaching the indicating member 850 gets an electric shock.

The indicating member 850 includes: indicator housing 851, first display portion 852, second display portion 853, short circuit adjustment lever 854, and pin member 855.

The indicator housing 851 forms a main body of the indicating member 850. In the illustrated embodiment, the widthwise central portion of the indicator housing 851 is concavely formed. That is, the indicator housing 851 may have a "C" shape when viewed from the upper side.

The indicator housing 851 may be configured to be spaced apart from the sub-module 10. Thus, the short adjustment lever 854 may be operated even if a user does not access the sub-module 10. Thereby, a safety accident caused by contact with the sub-module 10 can be prevented.

A first display portion 852, a second display portion 853, a short-circuit adjustment lever 854, and a pin member 855 are provided on the upper surface of the indicator case 851.

The first display portion 852 and the second display portion 853 display whether or not the plurality of sub-modules 10 are in a short-circuited state. The user can visually recognize whether or not it is in the short state through the first display portion 852 and the second display portion 853.

The first display portion 852 and the second display portion 853 are disposed at a predetermined distance from each other. The prescribed distance may be determined according to the rotation radius and the rotation angle of the short-circuit adjustment lever 854.

Specifically, the first display part 852 may be located at a position that is shielded by the short circuit adjustment lever 854 when the short circuit adjustment lever 854 is rotated toward the first display part 852. In an embodiment, the first display 852 may be completely obscured by the short adjustment lever 854 when the short adjustment lever 854 is rotated to a maximum position.

Similarly, the second display portion 853 may be located at a position to be blocked by the short-circuit adjustment lever 854 when the short-circuit adjustment lever 854 is rotated toward the second display portion 853. In one embodiment, the second display portion 853 may be completely shielded by the short adjustment lever 854 when the short adjustment lever 854 is rotated to the maximum position.

The first display portion 852 may be shielded when the plurality of sub-modules 10 are in one of a short-circuited state and a non-short-circuited state with each other. In addition, the second display portion 853 may be shielded when the plurality of sub-modules 10 are in the other one of the short-circuited state and the non-short-circuited state.

The first display portion 852 and the second display portion 853 may display a state different from a state in which the short circuit adjustment lever 854 is rotated.

That is, when the short circuit adjustment lever 854 is rotated to shield the first display portion 852, the state displayed on the second display portion 853 may be an energized state by the rotation of the short circuit adjustment lever 854.

Similarly, when the short-circuit adjustment lever 854 is rotated to block the second display portion 853, the state displayed on the first display portion 852 may be an energized state by the rotation of the short-circuit adjustment lever 854.

That is, the first display portion 852 and the second display portion 853 are alternately shielded or exposed in each state. Thus, the user can grasp whether each sub-module 10 is in a short-circuited state by using whether or not the first display portion 852 and the second display portion 853 are exposed.

The short-circuit adjusting lever 854 is operated in order to simultaneously short-circuit or release the short-circuit state of the plurality of sub-modules 10. The short adjustment lever 854 may be rotated automatically or manually.

The short circuit adjustment lever 854 is rotatably coupled to the indicator housing 851. The coupling is achieved by a pin member 855.

The short-circuit adjustment lever 854 is connected to the rotation shaft 841. When the short circuit adjustment lever 854 rotates, the rotation shaft 841 may also rotate. As described above, the rotation is transmitted to the moving member 810 through the first and second couplers 842 and 843.

The short adjustment lever 854 is formed to extend by a predetermined length. In an embodiment, the short adjustment lever 854 may extend longer than the distance between the pin member 855 and the first and

second displays

852, 853.

Thus, the short-circuit adjustment lever 854 can rotate to block one of the first display portion 852 and the second display portion 853 in a state where the short-circuit adjustment lever is rotatably coupled to the indicator housing 851 by the pin member 855.

The pin member 855 rotatably couples the short circuit adjustment lever 854 to the indicator housing 851. The pin member 855 functions as a rotation shaft of the short-circuit adjustment lever 854.

The pin member 855 may be located at one end portion of the direction in which the short adjustment lever 854 extends. In one embodiment, the pin member 855 may be located at one side end portion of the short circuit adjustment lever 854 in a direction away from the first and

second display portions

852, 853, i.e., in an opposite direction thereto.

Referring to fig. 21 (a), the short circuit adjustment lever 854 is rotated clockwise to block the first display portion 852. That is, the second display portion 853 is exposed.

Referring to fig. 21 (b), the short circuit adjustment lever 854 is rotated counterclockwise to block the second display portion 853. That is, the first display portion 852 is exposed.

In the embodiment shown in fig. 21, it is to be understood that the illustration of the rotation shaft section 841 is omitted.

As the short circuit adjustment lever 854 rotates, the rotation shaft 841 also rotates. The rotation is transmitted to the moving member 810 through the first and second links 842, 843, so that the moving member 810 slides to the left or right.

As described above, the variable connector 830 is electrically contactable with one or more of the short circuit blocks 820 adjacent to each other.

In the case where the variable connector 830 is in contact with a certain shorting block 820, the respective sub-modules 10 may maintain voltages different from each other. In the case where the variable connectors 830 are in contact with the shorting blocks 820 adjacent to each other, the respective sub-modules 10 may be shorted to change to the same voltage.

The movement of the variable connector 830 is achieved by a moving member 810. The moving member 810 is slidably coupled to the support 23. The variable connector 830 is coupled with the moving member 810 to slide together with the moving member 810.

The movement of the moving member 810 is achieved by the rotating operation of the short-circuit adjustment lever 854 and the coupling member 840. The rotational motion of the short circuit adjustment lever 854 is converted into a linear motion by the coupling member 840, thereby sliding the moving member 810.

The rotation operation of short-circuit adjustment lever 854 is displayed by first display portion 852 and second display portion 853. Since one of the first display portion 852 and the second display portion 853 is shielded by the short-circuit adjustment lever 854, a state corresponding to the rotation operation of the short-circuit adjustment lever 854 can be displayed.

Therefore, the plurality of sub-modules 10 can be easily short-circuited, and a user can easily grasp the short-circuited state.

10. Description of cooling channel section 900 according to an embodiment of the present invention

The sub-module 10 of the embodiment of the present invention includes a cooling flow path portion 900. The cooling flow path section 900 communicates with the cooling plate 430 of the explosion-proof frame section 400. The cooling channel 900 transmits a low-temperature cooling fluid to the cooling plate 430.

In addition, cooling channel section 900 receives the cooling fluid that has flowed inside cooling plate 430 and has exchanged heat with IGBT 440.

The cooling flow path section 900 is provided to the sub-module 10 and the frame 20. Therefore, the cooling passage section 900 may be regarded as a component included in the frame 20. In the following description, for convenience of explanation, the cooling flow path section 900 is assumed to be a component of the submodule 10.

The term "low-temperature cooling fluid" used in the following description refers to a cooling fluid that is supplied from the outside and does not exchange heat with the IGBT 440.

The term "high-temperature cooling fluid" used in the following description refers to a cooling fluid that has exchanged heat with the IGBT 440.

The cooling channel section 900 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to fig. 22 to 25.

The

pipes

911, 912, 921, 922, 931, 932, and 950 described below may be provided in any form capable of forming a flow path inside. In an embodiment, the main piping unit 910 may be a pipe (pipe) member.

In the illustrated embodiment, the cooling flow path portion 900 includes: a main pipe unit 910, a sub pipe unit 920, a branch pipe unit 930, a pipe connection unit 940, a valve connection pipe 950, and a residual water collection unit 960.

The main pipe unit 910 communicates with an external cooling fluid circulation device (not shown). The low-temperature cooling fluid can flow from the cooling fluid circulation device (not shown) to the main pipe unit 910. The high-temperature cooling fluid may flow from the main pipe unit 910 to the cooling fluid circulation device (not shown).

The main piping unit 910 communicates with the sub piping unit 920. The low-temperature cooling fluid flowing to the main pipe unit 910 can flow to the sub pipe unit 920. The high-temperature cooling fluid flowing to the sub-piping unit 920 may flow to the main piping unit 910.

The main piping unit 910 communicates with the branch piping unit 930. The branch pipe unit 930 communicates with the sub pipe unit 920. Thus, the main pipe unit 910 and the sub pipe unit 920 can communicate with each other.

The main pipe unit 910 is formed to extend in one direction, i.e., in the left-right direction in the illustrated embodiment. Each end of the main pipe unit 910 in the direction in which it extends is disposed on the horizontal frame 22.

One main piping unit 910 may be provided at each frame 20. That is, as described above, a plurality of frames 20 may be provided and may be stacked. At this time, one main piping unit 910 may be provided at each frame 20 stacked.

The main piping unit 910 includes: a main inflow pipe 911, a main outflow pipe 912, a main pipe fixing member 913, a fastening member 914, and a clearance space portion 915.

The low-temperature cooling fluid flows from the cooling fluid circulation device (not shown) into the main inflow pipe 911. The main inflow pipe 911 communicates with a cooling fluid circulation device (not shown).

The low-temperature cooling fluid flowing into the main inflow pipe 911 flows into the sub inflow pipe 921 via the branch inflow pipe 931. The main inflow pipe 911 communicates with the branch inflow pipe 931 and the sub inflow pipe 921.

The main outflow pipe 912 is disposed adjacent to the main inflow pipe 911.

The high-temperature cooling fluid flows into the main outflow pipe 912 from the sub outflow pipe 922 and the branch outflow pipe 932. The main outflow pipe 912 communicates with the branch outflow pipe 932 and the sub outflow pipe 922.

The high-temperature cooling fluid flowing into the main outflow pipe 912 flows into a cooling fluid circulation device (not shown). The main outflow pipe 912 communicates with a cooling fluid circulation device (not shown).

The main pipe fixing member 913 supports the main inflow pipe 911 and the main outflow pipe 912 to the horizontal frame 22. The main pipe fixing member 913 is disposed on the upper side of the horizontal frame 22.

The main pipe fixing member 913 may have a plurality. The plurality of main pipe fixing members 913 may be provided to the left horizontal frame 22 and the right horizontal frame 22, respectively.

The main pipe fixing member 913 is formed to extend in one direction, i.e., the front-rear direction in the illustrated embodiment. The length of the main pipe fixing member 913 in the width direction, i.e., the left-right direction in the illustrated embodiment, may be equal to or less than the length of the horizontal frame 22 in the width direction.

The main pipe fixing member 913 has a through hole. One side in the longitudinal direction of the main inflow pipe 911 and the main outflow pipe 912 is connected to the through hole through each of them.

The main pipe fixing member 913 includes: a first portion directly coupled to the horizontal frame 22; and a second portion located at an upper side of the first portion and combined with the first portion. I.e. the first part is located between the second part and the horizontal frame 22.

The main pipe fixing member 913 includes a fastening penetration portion 913 a. The fastening through-hole 913a is disposed adjacent to both longitudinal end portions of the first and second portions. The fastening penetration portion 913a is formed to penetrate in the vertical direction at the position.

A fastening member (not shown) is fastened to the fastening penetration portion 913 a. Thereby, the first portion and the second portion may be joined.

Specifically, the first portion is coupled to the horizontal frame 22 by the fastening member 914, and the main inflow piping 911 and the main outflow piping 912 are coupled to the through hole by penetration. Next, after the second portion is disposed on the first portion, the main inlet piping 911, and the main outlet piping 912, a fastening member (not shown) may be fastened to the fastening through portion 913 a.

It is to be understood that a portion of the through-hole is formed in the first portion and the remaining portion of the through-hole is formed in the second portion.

The fastening member 914 fixes the main pipe fixing member 913 to the horizontal frame 22. Specifically, the fastening member 914 is inserted into a fastening hole (not shown) formed in a first portion of the main pipe fixing member 913.

The fastening member 914 may have a plurality. In the illustrated embodiment, two fastening members 914, four in total, are formed on each of the front and rear sides of the main pipe fixing member 913.

The clearance space portion 915 is a space formed between the first portion and the second portion of the main pipe fixing member 913. The gap space 915 is formed by a predetermined distance between the facing surfaces of the first and second portions. In a state where the gap space 915 is formed, a fastening member (not shown) is inserted into and coupled to the fastening through portion 913 a.

The clearance space portion 915 can compensate for an increase in volume caused by the flow of the cooling fluid in the main inflow pipe 911 or the main outflow pipe 912. The gap space 915 can absorb vibration generated by the operation of the sub-module 10, and can prevent the main inflow pipe 911 or the main outflow pipe 912 from being damaged by the vibration.

The sub-pipe unit 920 communicates the main pipe unit 910 and the pipe connection unit 940. The low-temperature cooling fluid flowing into the main pipe unit 910 can flow through the sub pipe unit 920 and to the pipe connection unit 940. The high-temperature cooling fluid delivered from the pipe connection unit 940 may pass through the sub-pipe unit 920 and flow to the main pipe unit 910.

The sub-piping unit 920 communicates with the main piping unit 910. The communication is realized by branch piping units 930 that communicate with the main piping unit 910 and the sub-piping unit 920, respectively. The sub-pipe unit 920 is connected to a pipe connection unit 940.

The sub-piping unit 920 is formed to extend in one direction, i.e., the front-rear direction in the illustrated embodiment. One side of the sub-piping unit 920, that is, the rear side end portion in the illustrated embodiment, is connected to an end portion of the branch piping unit 930. The other side of the sub-piping unit 920, i.e., the front side end portion in the illustrated embodiment, is connected to a piping connection unit 940.

The sub-piping unit 920 may have a plurality. A plurality of sub-piping units 920 may be provided in each of the sub-modules 10.

The sub-piping unit 920 includes a sub-inflow piping 921 and a sub-outflow piping 922.

The sub-inflow pipe 921 is a passage through which the low-temperature cooling fluid flowing in from the main inflow pipe 911 passes. The low-temperature cooling fluid can flow into the pipe 921 through the sub-inflow pipe and flow into the pipe connection unit 940.

The sub-outflow pipe 922 is a passage through which the high-temperature cooling fluid flowing in from the pipe connection unit 940 passes. The high-temperature cooling fluid can flow through the sub-outflow pipe 922 and into the main outflow pipe 912.

A branch piping unit 930 is provided in a portion where the sub piping unit 920 and the main piping unit 910 communicate with each other.

The branch piping unit 930 communicates the main piping unit 910 and the sub-piping unit 920. The branch piping unit 930 is connected to the main piping unit 910 and the sub-piping unit 920, respectively.

The branch piping unit 930 may be formed in a joint structure. That is, the angle between one end of branch piping unit 930 connected to main piping unit 910 and the other end of branch piping unit 930 connected to sub piping unit 920 can be changed.

In an embodiment, an angle between the one side end and the other side end of the branch piping unit 930 may be a right angle.

Thus, the main piping unit 910 and the sub-piping unit 920 can communicate with each other without changing their shapes.

The branch piping unit 930 may have a plurality. A plurality of branch piping units 930 may be provided in each of the respective sub-modules 10.

The branch pipe unit 930 includes a branch inflow pipe 931 and a branch outflow pipe 932.

The branch inflow pipe 931 is a passage through which the low-temperature cooling fluid flowing into the main inflow pipe 911 flows to the sub inflow pipe 921. The branch inflow pipe 931 communicates with the main inflow pipe 911 and the sub inflow pipe 921, respectively.

The branch outflow pipe 932 is a passage through which the high-temperature cooling fluid flowing into the sub outflow pipe 922 flows into the main outflow pipe 912. The branch outflow pipe 932 is connected to the main outflow pipe 912 and the sub outflow pipe 922, respectively.

The pipe connection unit 940 communicates the sub-pipe unit 920 and the valve connection pipe 950. The pipe connection unit 940 communicates with the sub-pipe unit 920 and the valve connection pipe 950, respectively.

The pipe connection unit 940 supports the sub-pipe unit 920 and the valve connection pipe 950. This can stably maintain the coupling state between the sub pipe unit 920 and the valve connection pipe 950.

The pipe connection unit 940 may have a plurality. A plurality of pipe connection units 940 may be provided in each of the respective sub-modules 10.

The pipe connection unit 940 includes: an end connecting member 941, a pipe supporting member 942, and a pipe fixing member 943.

The end connection member 941 couples the sub pipe unit 920 and the valve connection pipe 950 to communicate the respective ends of the sub pipe unit 920 and the valve connection pipe 950 facing each other. The end connection member 941 is positioned between the sub pipe unit 920 and the valve connection pipe 950.

The end connecting members 941 communicate with the sub pipe unit 920 and the valve connecting pipe 950, respectively. The cooling fluid can flow from the sub-pipe unit 920 to the valve connection pipe 950 or in the opposite direction thereto through the end connection member 941.

The end connecting member 941 includes a first end connecting member 941a and a second end connecting member 941 b.

The first end connecting member 941a is connected to an end of the sub pipe unit 920. The first end connecting member 941a communicates with the sub pipe unit 920.

As shown in fig. 25, the first end connecting member 941a may have a plurality. The first end connecting members 941a are coupled to respective ends of the inflow pipe 921 and the outflow pipe 922 facing the valve connecting pipe 950.

The second end connecting member 941b is connected to an end of the valve connecting pipe 950. The second end coupling member 941b communicates with the valve coupling pipe 950.

As shown in fig. 25, the second end connecting member 941b may have a plurality. The plurality of second end connecting members 941b are coupled to respective ends of the valve inflow pipe 951 and the valve outflow pipe 952, which face the sub pipe unit 920.

Ends of the first and second

end connecting members

941a and 941b facing each other may be coupled. The first and second

end connecting members

941a and 941b communicate with each other.

The pipe support member 942 is configured to support the sub-pipe unit 920 and the valve connection pipe 950. The pipe support member 942 is coupled to the sub pipe unit 920 and the valve connection pipe 950, respectively.

As described later, the sub-pipe unit 920 can be fixed by a pipe fixing member 943 coupled to the fixing frame 25. The pipe support member 942 supports both the stably fixed sub-pipe unit 920 and the valve connection pipe 950.

Thereby, the valve connection pipe 950 is also stably supported, and the connection state of the sub pipe unit 920 and the valve connection pipe 950 can be stably maintained.

In the illustrated embodiment, the pipe support member 942 is located below the sub-pipe unit 920 and the valve connection pipe 950. The position of the piping support member 942 may be changed.

The pipe support member 942 is formed to extend in the front-rear direction in the illustrated embodiment, which is the direction in which the sub-pipe unit 920 extends.

The pipe support member 942 may be formed of a material that can achieve a predetermined shape deformation. In an embodiment, the piping support member 942 may be formed of a synthetic resin material. Thus, even if vibration is generated by the operation of the sub-module 10, the pipe support member 942 can absorb the vibration by deforming in shape.

One side of the direction in which the pipe support member 942 extends, i.e., the front side in the illustrated embodiment, extends to the sub-pipe unit 920. The front end of the pipe support member 942 is bent toward the sub-pipe unit 920.

The bent portion is provided with a first clamp portion 942 a. The first clamp portion 942a includes a pair of curved surfaces facing each other. A predetermined space is formed between the curved surfaces. The sub pipe unit 920 is detachably inserted into and coupled to the predetermined space on the side facing the end coupling member 941.

The other side of the direction in which the pipe support member 942 extends, i.e., the rear side in the illustrated embodiment, extends to the valve connection pipe 950. The rear end of the pipe support member 942 is bent toward the valve connection pipe 950.

The second clip portion 942b is provided at the bent portion. The second clip portion 942b includes a pair of curved surfaces facing each other. A predetermined space is formed between the curved surfaces. The valve connection pipe 950 is detachably inserted into and coupled to the predetermined space on the side facing the end connection member 941.

The pipe fixing member 943 fixes the sub-pipe unit 920. The pipe fixing member 943 is coupled to the sub-pipe unit 920.

The pipe fixing member 943 may be formed of a material that can be deformed into a predetermined shape. In one embodiment, the pipe fixing member 943 may be formed of a synthetic resin material. Thus, even if vibration is generated by the operation of the sub-module 10, the pipe fixing member 943 can absorb the vibration by deforming its shape.

The pipe fixing member 943 is coupled to the fixing frame 25. Specifically, the pipe fixing member 943 is fastened to the fixing frame 25 on the side facing the capacitor module 100.

The pipe fixing member 943 extends from the one side toward the sub-pipe unit 920. The pipe fixing member 943 may include a vertical portion and an inclined portion.

The vertical portion is a portion where the pipe fixing member 943 is connected to the fixing frame 25 in contact therewith. The vertical portion may be formed to extend along one side of the fixing frame 25, i.e., the rear side in the illustrated embodiment.

The inclined portion extends from the upper end of the vertical portion toward the sub-pipe unit 920. The inclined portion and the vertical portion form a predetermined angle and extend. In one embodiment, the prescribed angle may be an obtuse angle.

A first fixing portion 943a is formed at one side of the upper end of the inclined portion. The first fixing portion 943a includes a pair of curved surfaces facing each other. A predetermined space is formed between the curved surfaces. The sub inflow pipe 921 is detachably inserted into and coupled to the predetermined space on the side facing the end coupling member 941.

A second fixing portion 943b is formed on the other side of the upper end of the inclined portion. The second fixing portion 943b includes a pair of curved surfaces facing each other. A predetermined space is formed between the curved surfaces. The side of the sub-outflow pipe 922 facing the end connecting member 941 is detachably coupled to the predetermined space.

As described above, the sub pipe unit 920 and the valve connection pipe 950 are fixed and supported by the pipe connection unit 940. This can stably maintain the coupling state between the sub pipe unit 920 and the valve connection pipe 950.

The valve connection pipe 950 communicates the pipe connection unit 940 and the cooling plate 430. The valve connecting pipe 950 communicates with the pipe connecting unit 940 and the cooling plate 430, respectively.

The valve connection piping 950 may have a plurality. The plurality of valve connecting pipes 950 are respectively connected to the inflow port 431 and the pipe connecting unit 940, and the outflow port 432 and the pipe connecting unit 940.

Valve connection piping 950 extends between piping connection unit 940 and cooling plate 430. The valve connection piping 950 may have a plurality. A plurality of valve connection piping 950 may be provided in each of the respective sub-modules 10.

The valve connection piping 950 includes a valve inflow piping 951 and a valve outflow piping 952.

The low-temperature refrigerant fluid flowing into the sub-inflow pipe 921 flows into the valve inflow pipe 951. The valve inflow pipe 951 communicates with the internal space of the cooling plate 430 through the inflow port 431.

The low-temperature cooling fluid flows into the inner space of the cooling plate 430 through the inlet 431.

The valve outlet pipe 952 is disposed adjacent to the valve inlet pipe 951.

The high-temperature cooling fluid flowing through the cooling plate 430 and exchanging heat with the IGBT440 flows into the valve outlet pipe 952. The valve outlet pipe 952 communicates with the internal space of the cooling plate 430 through the outlet port 432.

The high-temperature cooling fluid flows into the main outflow pipe 912 through the valve outflow pipe 952.

The residual water collecting unit 960 collects residual water discharged from the pipe connecting unit 940. The residual water collecting unit 960 may be located at a lower side of a portion where the first and second

end coupling members

941a and 941b are coupled.

The residual water collecting unit 960 is combined with the capacitor module 100. Specifically, the residual water collecting unit 960 is combined with a bracket member provided at an upper side of the capacitor assembly 100.

The residual water collecting unit 960 may be detachably coupled to the capacitor module 100. If the residual water collecting unit 960 collects residual water of a prescribed capacity or more, the user can drain the collected residual water by detaching the residual water collecting unit 960.

The residual water collecting unit 960 may have a plurality. A plurality of residual water collecting units 960 may be provided in each of the respective sub-modules 10.

The residual water collecting unit 960 is formed extending upward from the capacitor module 100. Specifically, the residual water collecting unit 960 includes: a first portion extending in parallel with an upper side of the capacitor element 100; a second portion which forms a predetermined angle with the first portion and extends upward from the first portion; and a third portion extending horizontally from the second portion.

The residual water collecting unit 960 includes a residual water collecting space portion 961. The residual water collecting space 961 is a space for collecting residual water dropped from the pipe connection unit 940. A residual water collecting space portion 961 is formed recessed from the third portion by a predetermined distance.

As described above, the cooling flow path section 900 is circulated with a cooling fluid for cooling the IGBT 440. The low-temperature cooling fluid flows from the cooling fluid circulation device (not shown) into the cooling plate 430 through the main inflow pipe 911, the branch inflow pipe 931, the sub inflow pipe 921, the pipe connection unit 940, and the valve inflow pipe 951.

The low-temperature cooling fluid flowing into the cooling plate 430 flows through the inner space of the cooling plate 430 and exchanges heat with the IGBT 440. The heat generated in the IGBT440 is transferred to the cooling fluid of low temperature. Thereby, the low-temperature cooling fluid becomes a high-temperature cooling fluid.

The cooling fluid of high temperature is discharged from the cooling plate 430. The discharged high-temperature cooling fluid flows through the valve outflow pipe 952, the pipe connection unit 940, the sub outflow pipe 922, the branch outflow pipe 932, and the main outflow pipe 912 to the cooling fluid circulation device (not shown).

Therefore, the heat generated in the IGBT440 can be discharged through the cooling fluid. Thus, the IGBT440 maintains an appropriate temperature, and the operational reliability of the sub-module 10 can be improved.

The sub-pipe unit 920 and the valve connection pipe 950 are supported by the pipe support member 942. The sub-pipe unit 920 is fixed by a pipe fixing member 943.

Therefore, the coupling of the components of the cooling passage section 900 is not released by the vibration generated by the operation of the sub-module 10.

A residual water collecting unit 960 is provided below the pipe connecting unit 940. The residual water collecting unit 960 collects residual water dropped from the pipe connecting unit 940. Thus, the dropped residual water does not flow into the capacitor assembly 100 or the valve assembly 200.

This prevents the structural elements of the submodule 10 from being damaged by the cooling fluid flowing out arbitrarily.

While the invention has been described with reference to the preferred embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.

1: modular multilevel Converter (Modular Multi level Converter)

10: submodule (Sub Module)

20: frame structure

21: vertical frame

22: horizontal frame

23: supporting part

24: insulating member

25: fixing frame

100: capacitor assembly

110: capacitor shell

120: capacitor connector

121: first capacitor connector

122: second capacitor connector

200: valve assembly

210: valve cover part

220: valve connector

230: input bus

231: first input bus

232: second input bus

240: bypass switch

250: output bus

260: insulating shell

261: first wall

262: second wall

263: third wall(s)

264: the fourth wall

270: insulating layer

280: printed circuit board

300: ground part

310: grounding rod unit

310 a: first ground rod unit

310 b: second ground rod unit

311: main body part

312: joining part

313: grounding conductor part

314: grounding conductor part

315: sealing part

316: resistance part

320: grounding connector

321: first ground connector

322: second ground connector

330: grounding lug

331: first grounding lug

332: second grounding lug

340: grounding conductor part

341: PCB grounding wire

342: shell grounding wire

343: bus grounding conductor

400: explosion-proof frame part

410: housing unit

411: projecting part

412: ground rod through hole

413: IGBT accommodating part

413 a: first IGBT housing part

413 b: second IGBT housing part

413 c: partition wall part

414: inner wall part

414 a: a first inner wall part

414 b: second inner wall part

415: outer wall part

415 a: a first outer wall part

415 b: second outer wall part

416: inner communicating groove

416 a: first inner communicating groove

416b, a step of: second inner communicating groove

417: external communicating groove

417 a: first external communicating groove

417 b: second external communicating groove

418: buffer space part

418 a: a first buffer space part

418 b: second buffer space part

419: corner part

420: electrified bus

421: first electrified bus

422: second power bus

430: cooling plate

431: inlet port

432: outflow opening

440：IGBT

441: first IGBT

442: second IGBT

500: track assembly

510: cart unit

510 a: capacitor cart unit

510 b: valve cart unit

511: cart body

511 a: elastic member joint

512: extension part

513: arc-shaped part

513 a: hollow part of cart

514: wheel (wheel) part

514 a: wheel body

514 b: disc part

514 c: joining part of cart

520: stand unit

521: horizontal part

522: vertical part

530: fastening unit

531: lever fastening member

532: wheel fastening member

540: rail (rail) unit

541: rail main body part

542: track bending part

542 a: first track bending part

542 b: second track bending part

542 c: third track bend

542 d: side surface limiting part

542 e: upper surface limiting part

543: rail extension

543 a: fastening hole

544: step part

544 a: guide space part

545: supporting part

600: detachment prevention part

610: stopper member

611: stopper body portion

612: locking plate

613: wheel joint

614: elastic component combining hole

620: rotary bearing component

630: elastic member

631: cart connecting part

632: stop connecting part

640: blocking plate

641: interdiction fastening member

650: stop groove

651: first side

652: second side

700: mounting and detaching part

710: lever member

711: extension part

711 a: first extension part

711 b: second extension part

712: handle part

720: lever coupling member

721: lever insertion hole

730: lever insertion groove

731: first lever insertion groove

732: second lever insertion groove

800: short circuit adjustment part

810: moving member

811: extension body part

812: end insertion groove

820: short circuit block

821: short circuit conductor

822: moving member support

822 a: the first part

822 b: the second part

823: contact part

830: variable connector

831: first connector end

832: second connector end

840: coupling member

841: rotating shaft part

842: first coupling member

843: second coupling member

850: indicating member

851: indicator casing

852: a first display part

853: a second display part

854: short circuit adjusting lever

855: pin member

900: cooling flow path part

910: main piping unit

911: main inflow piping

912: main outflow piping

913: main pipe fixing member

913 a: fastening through part

914: fastening member

915: space part of gap

920: sub-piping unit

921: sub-inflow piping

922: sub-outflow pipe

930: branch piping unit

931: branch inflow piping

932: branch outflow piping

940: pipe connection unit

941: end connection member

941 a: first end connecting member

941 b: second end connecting member

942: piping support member

942 a: a first clip part

942 b: second clip part

943: pipe fixing member

943 a: first fixed part

943 b: second fixed part

950: valve connecting pipe

951: valve inflow piping

952: valve outflow piping

960: residual water collecting unit

961: the residual water is collected in the space part.

Claims

1. A sub-module, wherein,

the method comprises the following steps:

a capacitor assembly accommodating the capacitor element therein;

a valve assembly electrically coupleable with the capacitor assembly;

a cart unit that houses the capacitor assembly or the valve assembly; and

a rail unit to which the cart unit is slidably coupled, the rail unit being formed to extend in one direction,

the cart unit includes:

an extension part formed to extend toward the rail unit; and

a wheel part rotatably coupled to one side of the extension part to rotatably contact the rail unit,

the rail unit includes a rail bent portion formed to extend toward the cart unit and facing the other side of the extension portion.

2. The sub-module of claim 1,

the cart unit includes:

an arc part formed to protrude from the other side of the extension part toward the rail bending part in a manner of having an arc,

the rail bending portion is formed by bending so as to surround the arc portion.

3. The sub-module of claim 2,

the rail bending portion is formed to have a curvature in a direction away from the arc portion.

4. The sub-module of claim 2,

the cart unit includes:

a cart main body portion on which the capacitor assembly or the valve assembly is seated, the extension portion extending from a side of the cart main body portion opposite to a side on which the capacitor assembly or the valve assembly is seated,

the rail curved portion is formed to extend such that an end portion of the rail curved portion on a side toward the cart unit is located between the arc portion and the cart main body portion.

5. The sub-module of claim 2,

the rail unit includes:

a rail main body portion located on an opposite side of the cart unit from the capacitor assembly or the valve assembly, the rail bent portion extending from the rail main body portion,

the rail bending part includes:

a first rail curved portion extending from the rail main body portion in a direction away from the arc portion so as to have an arc shape;

a second rail curved portion formed to extend from the first rail curved portion in a direction away from the arc portion so as to have an arc shape; and

and a third rail bending portion formed to extend from the second rail bending portion in a direction away from the arc portion in an arc shape.

6. The sub-module of claim 5,

a side surface regulating portion is formed to protrude in a curved shape on a side of the second rail curved portion facing the arc portion so as to form a predetermined angle with a surface of the arc portion.

7. The sub-module of claim 6,

a side surface of the side surface regulating portion facing the arc portion is concavely formed facing a direction away from the arc portion,

the arc portion is convexly formed toward the side surface restriction portion.

8. The sub-module of claim 5,

an upper surface restricting portion that is formed to protrude toward the arc portion is provided on one side of the third rail bending portion toward the arc portion.

9. The sub-module of claim 8,

a side of the upper surface restriction portion facing the arc portion is concavely formed facing a direction away from the arc portion,

the arc-shaped portion is formed convexly toward the upper face restriction portion.

10. The sub-module of claim 1,

the rail unit includes:

a rail main body portion from which the rail curved portion is formed to extend;

a rail extending portion formed to extend from the rail bending portion toward the wheel portion; and

a support portion formed continuously with the rail extension portion in a direction away from the rail extension portion,

the wheel portion is rotatably disposed at the support portion.

11. The sub-module of claim 10,

a stepped portion is formed between the rail extension portion and the support portion, the stepped portion is continuously formed with the rail extension portion and the support portion, respectively, and a side surface of the stepped portion facing the wheel portion is formed to be recessed.

12. The sub-module of claim 11,

the shortest distance between the capacitor assembly or the valve assembly and the one side surface of the step portion is formed longer than the shortest distance between the capacitor assembly or the valve assembly and one side surface of the support portion toward the wheel portion.

13. The sub-module of claim 11,

the shortest distance between the capacitor assembly or the valve assembly and the one side of the step part is formed longer than the shortest distance between the capacitor assembly or the valve assembly and one side of the rail extension toward the capacitor assembly or the valve assembly.

14. The sub-module of claim 11,

the shortest distance between the capacitor assembly or the valve assembly and a side surface of the support portion facing the wheel portion is formed longer than the shortest distance between the capacitor assembly or the valve assembly and a side surface of the rail extension portion facing the capacitor assembly or the valve assembly.

15. The sub-module of claim 11,

the wheel portion includes:

a wheel body portion rotatably mounted on the support portion; and

a disk portion located on a side of the wheel main body portion toward the extension portion and having a diameter larger than that of the wheel main body portion,

the wheel body portion is rotatably disposed at the support portion,

the disk portion is accommodated in a space surrounded by the rail extending portion, the stepped portion, and the support portion.

16. The method of claim 15, wherein,

the disk portion is formed to have a predetermined thickness in a direction toward the rail extending portion and the support portion,

the stepped portion is formed to extend longer than the thickness of the disc portion between the rail extending portion and the support portion.

17. The sub-module of claim 15,

the outer periphery of the disk portion is spaced apart from the one side surface of the stepped portion by a predetermined distance.

18. The sub-module of claim 15,

a cart coupling portion is provided on a side of the disk portion facing the extension portion, and the cart coupling portion is rotatably coupled to the extension portion.

19. A sub-module, wherein,

the method comprises the following steps:

a cart unit housing the valve assembly;

a rail unit to which the cart unit is slidably coupled, the rail unit being formed to extend in one direction; and

a detachment prevention portion provided to the cart unit and the rail unit, configured to prevent the cart unit from being arbitrarily detached from the rail unit,

the separation preventing portion includes:

a stopper member rotatably coupled to the cart unit and extending in one direction; and

and a stop groove concavely formed at one side surface of the rail unit, one side of the stop member being inserted into or separated from the stop groove.

20. The sub-module of claim 19,

the cart unit includes:

a cart main body portion formed to extend in the one direction in which the rail unit extends; and

an extension part formed to extend from the cart main body part toward the rail unit,

the stopper member is coupled to one side of the extension portion.

21. The sub-module of claim 20,

the stopper member includes:

a stopper main body portion formed to extend in the one direction in which the stopper member extends; and

a locking plate formed by bending at a predetermined angle from one side of the stopper body in the extending direction toward the extending portion,

when the stopper member is inserted into the stopper groove, the lock plate comes into contact with any one surface surrounding the stopper groove.

22. The sub-module of claim 21, wherein,

the separation preventing portion includes:

an elastic member configured to be coupled to the stopper member and the cart unit, respectively, to elastically support the stopper member,

the stopper member includes:

an elastic member coupling hole formed through the other side opposite to the side where the locking plate is located,

one side of the elastic member is coupled to the elastic member coupling hole.

23. The sub-module of claim 22,

the stopper member includes:

a wheel coupling portion between the locking plate and the elastic member coupling hole, rotatably coupled to the extension portion,

the elastic member is configured to apply an elastic force that urges a side of the stopper member, at which the elastic member coupling hole is formed, toward the direction of the cart main body portion.

24. The sub-module of claim 23,

the rail unit includes:

a support part to which a wheel part rotatably coupled to the extension part is installed,

the lock plate is in contact with a side surface of the support portion facing the cart body portion.

25. The sub-module of claim 19,

the cart unit includes:

an extension part formed to extend toward the rail unit; and

a wheel part rotatably coupled to the extension part,

the rail unit includes a support portion on which the wheel portion is seated,

the stop groove is formed in the support portion.

26. The sub-module of claim 25,

the stop groove includes:

a first surface which is disposed adjacent to one end portion in the one direction in which the rail unit extends, and which extends at a predetermined angle to the one side surface of the rail unit; and

a second surface formed continuously with the first surface, extending in a direction away from the one-side end of the rail unit, and extending from the first surface toward the one-side surface of the rail unit,

the first face is formed more obliquely than the second face with respect to the one side face of the rail unit.

27. The sub-module of claim 26,

the cart unit is movable toward the stop slot until the stop member contacts the first face.

28. The sub-module of claim 19,

the stop groove is disposed adjacent to one side end portion of the one direction in which the rail unit extends,

the stopper member moves together with the cart unit in a direction toward or away from the one-side end of the rail unit along the rail unit,

if the stopper member is inserted into the stop groove, the one side of the stopper member is in contact with a first face surrounding the stop groove at a position adjacent to the one side end of the rail unit.

29. The sub-module of claim 19,

a blocking plate is provided at one side end portion of the rail unit adjacent to the stopping groove, and the blocking plate is configured to be coupled to the one side end portion of the rail unit and one side end portion of the cart unit, respectively, to restrict movement of the cart unit.

30. The sub-module of claim 29,

the cart unit includes:

a cart body portion housing the valve assembly;

an extension part formed to extend a predetermined distance from the cart body part; and

an arc part formed to protrude from the extension part in a direction opposite to the separation preventing part in a manner of having an arc,

a cart hollow portion is provided inside the arc portion, the cart hollow portion being penetratingly formed in the direction in which the rail unit extends, and a blocking fastening member for fastening the blocking plate to the cart unit is fastened to the cart hollow portion.

31. The sub-module of claim 29,

the rail unit includes:

a rail body portion extending along the one direction in which the rail unit extends, on a lower side of the cart unit; and

a rail extension portion extending from the rail main body portion toward the stopper member,

a fastening hole is provided at an inside of the rail extension part, the fastening hole being penetratingly formed in the direction in which the rail unit is extended, and a blocking fastening member for fastening the blocking plate to the rail unit is fastened to the fastening hole.