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Pipe-shaped thermoelectric power generating device

US8552284B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 13, 2012
Grant dateOct 8, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 13, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10N10/17

Abstract

A pipe-shaped thermoelectric power generating device includes an internal through-hole along the axis direction of the pipe-shaped thermoelectric power generation device; a plurality of first cup-shaped components each made of metal; a plurality of second cup-shaped components each made of thermoelectric material; a first electrode; a second electrode. The plurality of first cup-shaped components and the plurality of second cup-shaped components are arranged alternately and repeatedly along the axis direction. The first electrode and the second electrode are provided respectively at one end and at the other end of the pipe-shaped thermoelectric power generation device.

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