Abstract: A rectifier assembly employs a set of diodes to rectify alternating current from an alternator to direct current for use by the electrical system of an automobile. The rectifier includes a plurality of thermal safety disconnects coupled along circuit paths within the rectifier assembly. When the resultant temperature caused by the heat provided to the safety disconnect as a result of the diodes overheating is above a threshold level, the safety disconnect melts away to disconnect the circuit path associated with the safety disconnect.

Abstract: A rectifier bridge assembly is located in the housing of a multi-phase alternating current generator to rectify AC current produced by the alternator into DC current. The rectifier assembly includes at least six semiconductor diodes. The rectifier assembly also includes a positive heat sink positioned in a first plane and a negative heat sink positioned in a second plane, wherein the second plane is parallel to said first plane. The heat sinks have solid copper cavity nests pressed into them to nest and secure semiconductors. The heat sinks are separated from each other by an insulating gasket. Diodes are mounted onto the two heat sinks and are connected to stator field coils wired in a polyphase “Y” circuit. The diodes rectify the alternating current into direct current. The two heat sinks each have three or four semiconductors affixed to them, along with a capacitor. A B+ positive terminal is insulated from a negative terminal by a gasket.

Abstract: A rectifier assembly employs a set of diodes to rectify alternating current from an alternator to direct current for use by the electrical system of an automobile. The rectifier includes a plurality of thermal safety disconnects coupled along circuit paths within the rectifier assembly. When the resultant temperature caused by the heat provided to the safety disconnect as a result of the diodes overheating is above a threshold level, the safety disconnect melts away to disconnect the circuit path associated with the safety disconnect.