Supercooling release device, heat storage device and power unit
US12018895B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 7, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/14
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A supercooling release device releases a supercooled state of a heat storage material. The supercooling release device includes a first member having a concave portion on a surface and a second member facing the surface and covering the concave portion. The second member can be for example brought into close contact with the first member. The supercooling release device for example applies a load to at least one of the first member and the second member to bring the first member and the second member into close contact with each other.
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