Supercooling cancellation device, heat storage device, and power unit
US12286923B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 16, 2021 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/14
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A supercooling release device according to one aspect of the present disclosure releases a supercooled state of a heat storage material. The supercooling release device includes a first member and a second member capable of being brought into contact with each other. The first member and the second member each include a metal. While a load is continuously applied to at least one of the first member and the second member to bring at least a portion of a surface of the first member and at least a portion of a surface of the second member into close contact with each other, the supercooled state is maintained. When the supercooled state is to be released, the supercooling release device reduces the above load.
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