Thermoelectric energy recovery from a brake system
US10107343B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 22, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH10N10/17
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An exemplary brake assembly includes a brake pad, an actuator that selectively moves the brake pad to contact a rotor, and a thermoelectric generator device housed outside the brake pad. The thermoelectric generator device generates power in response to a temperature difference within the brake assembly.
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