Flexible sleeve thermal path device for thermoelectric converter element pressure loading force application spring
US4043835A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 9, 1975 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 9, 1995 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH10N10/13
Abstract
A flexible layered tubular sleeve which surrounds a thermoelectric element force application spring. The sleeve is electrically insulated from the thermoelectric element and provides a thermal path between the cold end junction of the thermoelectric element and a heat rejection system. The sleeve comprises a plurality of bowed flexible strips which bend outwardly when an axial compressive force is applied to the sleeve thus causing these strips to collapse. The sleeve provides a thermal path between the thermoelectric element and the heat rejection system without interfering with the operation of the force application spring.
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