Thermoelectric module
US9170036B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 3, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 27, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 9, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH10N10/852
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A thermoelectric module includes a thermoelectric element and an electrode. The thermoelectric element has a rectangular end face. The electrode includes a first joint portion joined to a center portion of the end face; and a second joint portion joined to one end and a third joint portion joined to the other end. Each of the second joint portion and the third joint portion is disposed at a distance from each of four corners of the end face. A joint length in the second direction orthogonal to the first direction between the first joint portion and the end face is longer than each of a joint length in the second direction between the second joint portion and the end face, and a joint length in the second direction between the third joint portion and the end face.
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