Seebeck active cooling device for caliber weapons
US8783154B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 28, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 28, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41A13/10
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A Seebeck active cooling device for use in conjunction with a weapon to cool the barrel, in order to reduce its weight, to remove the need for a second barrel, and to prolong its useful life. In particular, the cooling device employs a plurality of thermoelectric devices that convert the energy from the heat produced by the hot barrel during the operation to an electric current. The electric current powers a series of electric fans, which in turn, cool the barrel.
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