Enhanced metal-core thermoelectric cooling and power generation device
US9373771B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 27, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 30, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC04B2235/408
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
In various embodiments of the present invention, a thermoelectric device is provided. The thermoelectric device includes one or more thermoelements that transfer heat across the ends of the thermoelectric device. A method for creating the thermoelectric device includes forming a metal substrate, and etching one or more surfaces of the metal substrate to form etched portions. The unetched flat portions on the metal substrate are referred to as mesa cores. Thereafter, thermoelectric films are deposited on the one or more surfaces of the metal substrate. The deposition of the thermoelectric films on the mesa cores results in the formation of a thermoelement.
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