Magnetic coupling for heat flow management in thermoelectric modules and devices thereof
US10330401B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 8, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF28F2275/22
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device for coupling to a heat source, the device includes thermoelectric elements and a coupling magnet. The thermoelectric elements harvest heat to generate electric current. The coupling magnet provides a coupling force between the thermoelectric elements and the heat source. The coupling magnet regulates thermal flow between the thermoelectric elements and the heat source as a function of temperature of the coupling magnet. The device acts to protect the thermoelectric elements and other associated components from heat damage that might otherwise occur if the heat source generates too much heat.
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