Thermoelectric system
US7287506B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 13, 2006 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 13, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF01N5/025
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
In one particular embodiment, an internal combustion engine is provided. The engine comprises a block, a head, a piston, a combustion chamber defined by the block, the piston, and the head, and at least one thermoelectric device positioned between the combustion chamber and the head. In this particular embodiment, the thermoelectric device is in direct contact with the combustion chamber. In another particular embodiment, a cylinder head configured to sit atop a cylinder bank of an internal combustion engine is provided. The cylinder head comprises a cooling channel configured to receive cooling fluid, valve seats configured for receiving intake and exhaust valves, and thermoelectric devices positioned around the valve seats.
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