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Thermoelectric semiconductor having a porous structure deaerated in a vacuum and thermoelectric panel using p-type and n-type thermoelectric semiconductors

US5168339A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 22, 1991
Grant dateDec 1, 1992
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Expiry dateApr 22, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S257/93

Abstract

A thermoelectric semiconductor device having a porous structure and an air-tight sealing structure maintaining it in a deaerated state is disclosed. A refrigeration panel comprising a plurality of p-type and n-type semiconductor elements each having a structure mentioned above, in which the elements are arranged alternatively and electrically connected in series is also disclosed.

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