摘要 |
A rectifier assembly for installing generators is of asymmetrical construction, that is to say, a second heat sink (12') directly connected to the generator housing, which thereby acts as a supplementary heat sink, is smaller than the first heat sink (11') which is insulated from the generator housing. A rectifier assembly of this kind having diodes (14, 15) on the heat sinks is particularly suitable for installation in three-phase generators for motor vehicles. Angled tabs (21') are stamped from rim portions of the heat sinks and from apertures (22') in an arcuate transition between the body of the heat sink and an axially directed extension. The tabs and the apertures promote the flow of the generator cooling air over the diodes (14, 15) and the heat sinks. <IMAGE> |