Integrated thermoelectric-powered fluid heat exchanger
US10054341B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 16, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 21, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 26, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF28F5/00
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fluid heat exchanger has an impeller assembly with first and second impeller bodies mated together, each having a substantially circular shape and at least one opening therethrough. Impeller vanes extend axially from the first impeller body and away from the second impeller body. Impeller vanes extend axially from the second impeller body away from the first impeller body. A thermoelectric module is disposed between the first impeller body and the second impeller body. Heat sinks are connected to each side of the thermoelectric module and extend through at least one opening in the first and second impeller bodies, where the impeller vanes are configured to move a fluid through the heat sinks during rotation of the first and second impeller bodies. Electrically-conductive windings disposed in the impeller assembly are configured to deliver induced electric current to the thermoelectric module(s).
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