Patents by Inventor Erik Doré

Erik Doré has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 10483244
    Abstract: A power semiconductor module includes a first main electrode, a second main electrode and a control terminal. The power semiconductor module includes controllable power semiconductor components arranged between the first main electrode and the second main electrode. At least some of the controllable power semiconductor components are arranged in a ring arrangement, wherein the controllable power semiconductor components of the ring arrangement are arranged at least approximately along a first circular line of the ring arrangement, and a control conductor track of the ring arrangement is arranged on the first main electrode, wherein the control conductor track runs at least approximately along a second circular line of the ring arrangement, and the second circular line runs concentrically relative to the first circular line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: ABB Schweiz AG
    Inventors: Samuel Hartmann, Franc Dugal, Olle Ekwall, Erik Doré
  • Patent number: 10284076
    Abstract: A converter module for power converter stations includes a first terminal for input/output of an electrical current to the converter module via a first connection line, a second terminal for output/input of the current from the converter module via a second connection line, and a by-pass switch connected between the first terminal and the second terminal. The converter module further includes a first switching module and a second switching module connected in series via a first node connected to either one of the first terminal and the second terminal and at least two capacitor units. The first switching module includes two switching devices and the second switching module is connected between the first node and a second node.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: ABB SCHWEIZ AG
    Inventors: Nan Chen, Sari Laihonen, Ludvig De Laval, Erik Doré
  • Publication number: 20190028020
    Abstract: A converter module for power converter stations includes a first terminal for input/output of an electrical current to the converter module via a first connection line, a second terminal for output/input of the current from the converter module via a second connection line, and a by-pass switch connected between the first terminal and the second terminal. The converter module further includes a first switching module and a second switching module connected in series via a first node connected to either one of the first terminal and the second terminal and at least two capacitor units. The first switching module includes two switching devices and the second switching module is connected between the first node and a second node.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Applicant: ABB SCHWEIZ AG
    Inventors: Nan CHEN, Sari LAIHONEN, Ludvig DE LAVAL, Erik DORÉ
  • Patent number: 10153120
    Abstract: A bypass switch provides a bypass path between a first terminal and a second terminal. The bypass switch includes: a first set of electrical contacts respectively connected to the first terminal and the second terminal; a second set of electrical contacts respectively connected to the first terminal and the second terminal; and a movable member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: ABB SCHWEIZ AG
    Inventors: Erik Doré, Henrik Breder, Ola Jeppsson
  • Publication number: 20180337015
    Abstract: A bypass switch provides a bypass path between a first terminal and a second terminal. The bypass switch includes: a first set of electrical contacts respectively connected to the first terminal and the second terminal; a second set of electrical contacts respectively connected to the first terminal and the second terminal; and a movable member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2015
    Publication date: November 22, 2018
    Applicant: ABB SCHWEIZ AG
    Inventors: Erik DORÉ, Henrik BREDER, Ola JEPPSSON
  • Patent number: 10064260
    Abstract: A high voltage valve arrangement includes a high voltage valve unit; an external electric shield structure arranged at least partially around the high voltage modular valve unit and a grounding system. The grounding system includes a grounding system configured to be remotely extended from a retracted position to an extended position, whereby the extendable grounding device establishes electric connection with the external shield structure when it is extended from the retracted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: ABB SCHWEIZ AG
    Inventors: Björn Sandin, Christer Sjöberg, Erik Doré, Johannes Gran Hirvioja
  • Patent number: 9984953
    Abstract: A semiconductor assembly includes a stack with a semiconductor module and a cooler, wherein the semiconductor module is provided in contact with the cooler. A clamping assembly is adapted to exert a force on the two sides of the stack. The stack is provided with a through hole between the two sides thereof and a part of the clamping assembly including an electrically conductive part which extends through the through hole of the stack. Thereby, a compact mechanical arrangement is provided while obtaining improved electrical properties, such as lower inductance and more even current distribution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: ABB SCHWEIZ AG
    Inventors: Olle Ekwall, Erik Doré, Franc Dugal, Raffael Schnell
  • Patent number: 9800046
    Abstract: A switch assembly is disclosed for use in a circuit configured to carry a current between a first electrical conductor and a second electrical conductor. The switch assembly includes at least a first current path and a second current path, each of which includes an electrical contact which can be selectively connected to or disconnected from the second electrical conductor. At least one of the first current path and the second current path is configured such that it has a frequency-dependent reactance or impedance so as to force or cause current with a frequency which complies with a selected frequency criterion and which flows between the first electrical conductor and the second electrical conductor to flow, at least to a greater extent, via a selected one of the first current path and the second current path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: ABB SCHWEIZ AG
    Inventors: Erik Dore, Ola Jeppsson
  • Patent number: 9774106
    Abstract: A remotely controllable grounding system including at least one movable rod element having at least one conductive and isolating sections and at least one conductor configured to be electrically connected to ground and the movable rod element. The grounding system including at least one pair of positive and negative grounding terminals arranged to be fixedly connected to electric equipment to be grounded. The grounding system includes a rod propulsion system arranged to be remotely controlled and configured to move the at least one movable rod element from an ungrounded position (U), in which the positive and negative grounding terminals are isolated from one another by the isolating section, into a grounded position (G), in which the positive and negative grounding terminals are galvanically connected with one another by the conductive section and in which grounded position the conductive section is connected to ground via the at least one conductor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignee: ABB Schweiz AG
    Inventors: Erik Doré, Björn Sandin, Olle Ekwall
  • Publication number: 20170201089
    Abstract: A switch assembly is disclosed for use in a circuit configured to carry a current between a first electrical conductor and a second electrical conductor. The switch assembly includes at least a first current path and a second current path, each of which includes an electrical contact which can be selectively connected to or disconnected from the second electrical conductor. At least one of the first current path and the second current path is configured such that it has a frequency-dependent reactance or impedance so as to force or cause current with a frequency which complies with a selected frequency criterion and which flows between the first electrical conductor and the second electrical conductor to flow, at least to a greater extent, via a selected one of the first current path and the second current path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2014
    Publication date: July 13, 2017
    Applicant: ABB SCHWEIZ AG
    Inventors: Erik DORE, Ola JEPPSSON
  • Publication number: 20170054229
    Abstract: A remotely controllable grounding system including at least one movable rod element having at least one conductive and isolating sections and at least one conductor configured to be electrically connected to ground and the movable rod element. The grounding system including at least one pair of positive and negative grounding terminals arranged to be fixedly connected to electric equipment to be grounded. The grounding system includes a rod propulsion system arranged to be remotely controlled and configured to move the at least one movable rod element from an ungrounded position (U), in which the positive and negative grounding terminals are isolated from one another by the isolating section, into a grounded position (G), in which the positive and negative grounding terminals are galvanically connected with one another by the conductive section and in which grounded position the conductive section is connected to ground via the at least one conductor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2014
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: Erik Doré, Björn Sandin, Olle Ekwall
  • Publication number: 20160329264
    Abstract: A semiconductor assembly includes a stack with a semiconductor module and a cooler, wherein the semiconductor module is provided in contact with the cooler. A clamping assembly is adapted to exert a force on the two sides of the stack. The stack is provided with a through hole between the two sides thereof and a part of the clamping assembly including an electrically conductive part which extends through the through hole of the stack. Thereby, a compact mechanical arrangement is provided while obtaining improved electrical properties, such as lower inductance and more even current distribution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2012
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Applicant: ABB Technology Ltd
    Inventors: Olle EKWALL, Erik DORÉ, Franc DUGAL, Raffael SCHNELL
  • Publication number: 20160278192
    Abstract: A high voltage valve arrangement includes a high voltage valve unit; an external electric shield structure arranged at least partially around the high voltage modular valve unit and a grounding system. The grounding system includes a grounding system configured to be remotely extended from a retracted position to an extended position, whereby the extendable grounding device establishes electric connection with the external shield structure when it is extended from the retracted position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2013
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Applicant: ABB TECHNOLOGY LTD
    Inventors: Björn SANDIN, Christer SJÖBERG, Erik DORÉ, Johannes GRAN HIRVIOJA
  • Publication number: 20160027762
    Abstract: A power semiconductor module includes a first main electrode, a second main electrode and a control terminal. The power semiconductor module includes controllable power semiconductor components arranged between the first main electrode and the second main electrode. At least some of the controllable power semiconductor components are arranged in a ring arrangement, wherein the controllable power semiconductor components of the ring arrangement are arranged at least approximately along a first circular line of the ring arrangement, and a control conductor track of the ring arrangement is arranged on the first main electrode, wherein the control conductor track runs at least approximately along a second circular line of the ring arrangement, and the second circular line runs concentrically relative to the first circular line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Samuel Hartmann, Franc Dugal, Olle Ekwall, Erik Doré
  • Patent number: 9175663
    Abstract: A linear generator for submerged use in generating electricity has a linearly reciprocating translator which is attached to a wire and a rod arranged to connect the translator to a floating body on the sea surface. The generator has a sealed housing forming a watertight chamber in which the translator is located. The rod is arranged to pass through a sealed opening in a wall portion of the housing. When operated, the wall portion with the sealed opening is located at a level that is below the level of the upper end of the translator at least during a part of the movement of the translator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: Seabased AB
    Inventors: Erik Doré, Rafael Waters, Fredrik Axelsson
  • Patent number: 9157412
    Abstract: The invention relates to a stator frame (12) for a submerged linear generator. According to the invention the stator frame (12) includes a cylindrical tube of metal with mounting means (13, 14, 15, 16) for mounting stator packages to the inside wall of the tube. The stator frame (12) also is the external circumferential wall of the linear generator. The invention also relates to the use of such a stator frame (12) and to a method for manufacturing a linear generator with such a stator frame (12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: Seabased AB
    Inventors: Mats Leijon, Erik Doré, Fredrik Axelsson, Rafael Waters
  • Publication number: 20130147198
    Abstract: The invention relates to a stator frame (12) for a submerged linear generator. According to the invention the stator frame (12) includes a cylindrical tube of metal with mounting means (13, 14, 15, 16) for mounting stator packages to the inside wall of the tube. The stator frame (12) also is the external circumferential wall of the linear generator. The invention also relates to the use of such a stator frame (12) and to a method for manufacturing a linear generator with such a stator frame (12).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2010
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: SEABASED AB
    Inventors: Mats Leijon, Erik Doré, Fredrik Axelsson, Rafael Waters
  • Publication number: 20130127167
    Abstract: The invention relates to a linear generator for submerged use. It has a linearly reciprocating translator (6) which is attached to connection means (3, 7) arranged to connect the translator (6) to a floating body (1) on the sea surface. The generator has a sealed housing (4) forming a water-tight chamber, in which the translator (6) is located. The connection means is arrange to pass through a sealed (12) opening in a wall portion (18) of the housing (4). According to the invention, at operation, the wall portion (18) with the sealed (12) opening is located at a level that is below the level of the upper end of the translator (6) at least during a part of the movement of the translator (6).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2010
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Inventors: Erik Doré, Rafael Waters, Fredrik Axelsson