Abstract: A bridge rectifier for an alternating current generator having a slip-ring-end, having, without limitation: a first heat sink having a first polarity set of diodes; an insulating layer located on said first heat sink; a second heat sink having a second polarity set of diodes and disposed on said insulating layer; a connection cover mounted on said second heat sink; a capacitor connected to said connection cover and to said second heat sink; and a B+ stud mounted on said second heat sink and going through the alternator slip-ring-end, said first heat sink and insulating layer.

Abstract: A bridge rectifier for an alternating current generator having a slip-ring-end, comprising: a first heat sink having a first polarity set of diodes; an insulating layer located on said first heat sink; a second heat sink having a second polarity set of diodes and disposed on said insulating layer; a connection cover mounted on said second heat sink; a capacitor connected to said connection cover and to said second heat sink; and a B+ stud mounted on said second heat sink and going through the alternator slip-ring-end, said first heat sink and the insulating layer. The second heat sink can also comprise: a base section including first and second areas; dome shaped holes into the second heat sink and receiving said first polarity set of diodes therein; diode receiving holes in said base section and receiving said second polarity set of diodes therein; and a plateau section disposed on the first area of said base section.

Abstract: An improved bridge rectifier for an alternating current generator includes a first heat sink having a first diode, and an insulating layer disposed on the first heat sink. In addition, the improved bridge rectifier includes a second heat sink disposed on the insulating layer. The second heat sink includes a base section including first and second areas, a second diode, and a diode receiving holes in the base section and receiving the second diode therein. The second heat sink also includes a plateau section disposed on the first area of the base section, and air passages disposed in and extending through the base and plateau sections. The improved bridge rectifier further includes connectors, connecting the first heat sink and the second heat sink together with the insulating layer disposed therebetween, a cover connected to the base section and covering the second area of the base section, and a capacitor connected to the cover and to the second heat sink.

Abstract: An improved bridge rectifier for an alternating current generator includes a first heat sink, an insulating layer disposed on the first heat sink, and a second heat sink disposed on the insulating layer.