Cooling member

1. A cooling member for a component of a variable speed drive, the cooling member comprising:

at least two channels, each channel comprising at least one inlet and at least one outlet;

a first passageway configured to provide fluid to the at least two channels through the at least one inlet of each channel;

a second passageway configured to receive fluid from the at least one outlet of each channel of the at least two channels;

a connector to connect the cooling member to a second cooling member; and

the connector comprises a groove to secure a gasket or an o-ring between the cooling member and the second cooling member.

2. The cooling member of claim 1 , wherein the connector comprises a connection plate and the groove is positioned in the connection plate.

3. The cooling member of claim 1 , wherein the groove comprises a pinch-point for securing the o-ring.

4. A cooling member for a component of a variable speed drive, the cooling member comprising:

at least two channels, each channel comprising at least one inlet and at least one outlet;

a first passageway configured to provide fluid to the at least two channels through the at least one inlet of each channel;

a second passageway configured to receive fluid from the at least one outlet of each channel of the at least two channels;

a connector to connect the cooling member to a second cooling member; and

the connector comprises a fastener tab and a fastener receptacle to secure the cooling member to the second cooling member.

5. A cooling member for a component of a variable speed drive, the cooling member comprising:

at least two channels, each channel comprising at least one inlet and at least one outlet;

a first passageway configured to provide fluid to the at least two channels through the at least one inlet of each channel;

a second passageway configured to receive fluid from the at least one outlet of each channel of the at least two channels;

a connector to connect the cooling member to a second cooling member; and

a grounding strip in electrical communication with a lining of a first component mounting aperture and a second lining of a second component mounting aperture, the component being mounted to the first component mounting aperture.

6. A cooling member for a component of a variable speed drive, the cooling member comprising:

at least two channels, each channel comprising at least one inlet and at least one outlet;

a first passageway configured to provide fluid to the at least two channels through the at least one inlet of each channel;

a second passageway configured to receive fluid from the at least one outlet of each channel of the at least two channels;

a connector to connect the cooling member to a second cooling member; and

at least one end plate to seal the first passageway and the second passageway.

7. A cooling member for a component of a variable speed drive, the cooling member comprising:

at least two channels, each channel comprising at least one inlet and at least one outlet;

a first passageway configured to provide fluid to the at least two channels through the at least one inlet of each channel;

a second passageway configured to receive fluid from the at least one outlet of each channel of the at least two channels;

a connector to connect the cooling member to a second cooling member; and

the cooling member is an injection molded cooling member.

8. A cooling member for a component of a variable speed drive, the cooling member comprising:

at least two channels, each channel comprising at least one inlet and at least one outlet;

a first passageway configured to provide fluid to the at least two channels through the at least one inlet of each channel;

a second passageway configured to receive fluid from the at least one outlet of each channel of the at least two channels;

a connector to connect the cooling member to a second cooling member; and

a hose barb configured for quick connecting a hose to the cooling member.

9. A system for cooling an electrical component of a variable speed drive, the system comprising:

at least two cooling members, each cooling member comprising:

a base, the base comprising a first surface to receive electrical components;

at least two channels positioned on the first surface, each channel comprising at least one inlet and at least one outlet;

a first passageway configured to provide fluid to the at least two channels through the corresponding at least one inlet of each channel;

a second passageway configured to receive fluid from the at least one outlet of each channel of the at least two channels;

a connector to connect the cooling member to another cooling member; and

the connector comprises a groove to secure a gasket between the at least two cooling members.

10. The system of claim 9 , wherein the connector comprises a connection plate and the groove is positioned in the connection plate.

11. A system for cooling an electrical component of a variable speed drive, the system comprising:

at least two cooling members, each cooling member comprising:

a base, the base comprising a first surface to receive electrical components;

at least two channels positioned on the first surface, each channel comprising at least one inlet and at least one outlet;

a first passageway configured to provide fluid to the at least two channels through the corresponding at least one inlet of each channel;

a second passageway configured to receive fluid from the at least one outlet of each channel of the at least two channels;

a connector to connect the cooling member to another cooling member; and

the connector comprises a fastener tab and a fastener receptacle to secure the at least two cooling members.

12. A system for cooling an electrical component of a variable speed drive, the system comprising:

at least two cooling members, each cooling member comprising:

a base, the base comprising a first surface to receive electrical components;

at least two channels positioned on the first surface, each channel comprising at least one inlet and at least one outlet;

a first passageway configured to provide fluid to the at least two channels through the corresponding at least one inlet of each channel;

a second passageway configured to receive fluid from the at least one outlet of each channel of the at least two channels;

a connector to connect the cooling member to another cooling member; and

at least one end plate to seal the first passageway and the second passageway.

13. A system for cooling an electrical component of a variable speed drive, the system comprising:

at least two cooling members, each cooling member comprising:

a base, the base comprising a first surface to receive electrical components;

at least two channels positioned on the first surface, each channel comprising at least one inlet and at least one outlet;

a first passageway configured to provide fluid to the at least two channels through the corresponding at least one inlet of each channel;

a second passageway configured to receive fluid from the at least one outlet of each channel of the at least two channels;

a connector to connect the cooling member to another cooling member; and

at least one of the at least two cooling members is an injection molded cooling member.

14. A system for cooling an electrical component of a variable speed drive, the system comprising:

at least two cooling members, each cooling member comprising:

a base, the base comprising a first surface to receive electrical components;

at least two channels positioned on the first surface, each channel comprising at least one inlet and at least one outlet;

a first passageway configured to provide fluid to the at least two channels through the corresponding at least one inlet of each channel;

a second passageway configured to receive fluid from the at least one outlet of each channel of the at least two channels;

a connector to connect the cooling member to another cooling member; and

one of the at least two cooling members comprises two channels and a second of the at least two cooling members cooling members comprises three channels.

15. A system for cooling an electrical component of a variable speed drive, the system comprising:

at least two cooling members, each cooling member comprising:

a base, the base comprising a first surface to receive electrical components;

at least two channels positioned on the first surface, each channel comprising at least one inlet and at least one outlet;

a first passageway configured to provide fluid to the at least two channels through the corresponding at least one inlet of each channel;

a second passageway configured to receive fluid from the at least one outlet of each channel of the at least two channels;

a connector to connect the cooling member to another cooling member; and

a grounding strip, the grounding strip being configured to be in electrical communication with the electrical component, a lining of a first component mounting aperture, and a second lining of a second component mounting aperture, wherein mounting the electrical component to the first component mounting aperture grounds the electrical component.

16. A system for cooling an electrical component of a variable speed drive, the system comprising:

at least two cooling members, each cooling member comprising:

a base, the base comprising a first surface to receive electrical components;

at least two channels positioned on the first surface, each channel comprising at least one inlet and at least one outlet;

a first passageway configured to provide fluid to the at least two channels through the corresponding at least one inlet of each channel;

a second passageway configured to receive fluid from the at least one outlet of each channel of the at least two channels;

a connector to connect the cooling member to another cooling member; and

one of the at least two cooling members comprises three channels and a second of the at least two cooling members cooling members comprises three channels.

17. A system for cooling an electrical component of a variable speed drive, the system comprising:

at least two cooling members, each cooling member comprising:

a base, the base comprising a first surface to receive electrical components;

at least two channels positioned on the first surface, each channel comprising at least one inlet and at least one outlet;

a first passageway configured to provide fluid to the at least two channels through the corresponding at least one inlet of each channel;

a second passageway configured to receive fluid from the at least one outlet of each channel of the at least two channels; and

a connector to connect the cooling member to another cooling member; and

one of the at least two cooling members comprises two channels and a second of the at least two cooling members cooling members comprises two channels.

18. A variable speed drive system, the system comprising:

an electrical component, the electrical component being in a heat transfer relationship with a cooling system; and

the cooling system, the cooling system comprising:

at least two cooling members, each cooling member comprising:

a base, the base comprising a first surface to receive electrical components;

at least two tubs positioned on the first surface, each tub comprising at least one inlet and at least one outlet;

a first passageway configured to provide fluid to the at least two tubs through the corresponding at least one inlet of each tub;

a second passageway configured to receive fluid from the at least one outlet of each tub of the at least two tubs; and

a connector to connect the cooling member to another cooling member.