摘要 |
<p>The present invention provides a method for constructing an electrolytic capacitor in which the dissipation of heat from the active elements of the capacitor is increased. The method comprises the steps of: (i) fashioning an inactive core element to one or more pre-determined dimensions; (ii) fabricating an active element surrounding at least a part of the inactive core element; and (iii) housing both the inactive core element and the active element in a capacitor package. The inactive core element may be an arbor capable of remaining in the capacitor after assembly without affecting operation of the capacitor (such as a plastic arbor), or it may be composed of wound paper, cathode foil, or a combination of both. The invention also provides an improved electrolytic capacitor built in accordance with the above-described method and comprising (i) an inactive core element; (ii) an active element wound around the inactive core element; and (iii) a package which houses both the active element and the inactive core element.</p> |