System and method for thermal protection of an electronics module of an energy harvester
US9263659B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 10, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 19, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH10N10/17
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A thermoelectric energy harvesting system may include a thermoelectric generator and an electronics module. The thermoelectric generator may produce a voltage in response to a temperature difference across the thermoelectric generator and generate power when coupled to a load. The system may include a housing mounted on top of the thermoelectric generator. The housing may include a cavity containing the electronics module. The electronics module may condition the power generated by the thermoelectric generator. The cavity may be enclosed by an inner surface of the housing. A radiation shield may cover at least a portion of the inner surface and may block radiative heating of the cavity from the housing.
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