Thermoelectric power generation module and method of manufacturing thermoelectric power generation module
US12150383B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 8, 2021 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01L23/3738
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Provided is a thermoelectric power generation module that includes a heat-dissipating body that dissipates heat generated by a heat-generating body, a thermoelectric power generation element disposed at an approximately central section of a top surface of the heat-dissipating body, and a thermally-responsive body that is disposed on an outer peripheral section of the top surface of the heat-dissipating body and whose thermal resistance changes according to temperature. The thermoelectric power generation element and the thermally-responsive body are disposed on a bottom surface of the heat-generating body, and the thermally-responsive body is formed such that the thermal resistance of the thermally-responsive body becomes larger than that for the thermoelectric power generation element when the heat-generating body has a low temperature and that the thermal resistance of the thermally-responsive body becomes equal to or smaller than that for the thermoelectric power generation element when the heat-generating body has a high temperature.
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