Superinsulation panel with thermoelectric device and method
US5398510A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 12, 1994 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25D2201/14
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A superinsulation panel and thermoelectric assembly are provided to maintain the temperature within a refrigerator or other type of enclosed structure at a desired value. The thermoelectric assembly includes a thermoelectric device having a hot sink and a cold sink. The superinsulation panel is preferably disposed between the hot sink and the cold sink. A cold finger is positioned within the superinsulation panel to transfer heat energy from the cold sink to the thermoelectric device which in turn transfers the heat energy to the hot sink. A plurality of posts may also be disposed within the superinsulation panel for use in coupling the thermoelectric assembly with the superinsulation panel.
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