Trim module with thermoelectric cooler
US12071247B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 29, 2022 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 25, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/50
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A trim module having a first heat exchanger; a second heat exchanger; and a thermoelectric cooler (TEC) module thermally coupled between the heat exchangers; a mix manifold conduit fluidly coupled to the inlet of the first heat exchanger; a zone supply conduit fluidly coupled to the outlet of the first heat exchanger; a cabin return conduit fluidly coupled to the inlet of the second heat exchanger; an exhaust conduit fluidly coupled to the outlet of the second heat exchanger, wherein the TEC module is configured to operate in a first mode or a second mode, depending on a temperature within the zone supply conduit and a target temperature, and in the first mode, the TEC module transfers thermal energy from the first heat exchanger to the second heat exchanger; and in the second mode the TEC module transfers thermal energy from the second heat exchanger to the first heat exchanger.
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