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Common platform modular stirling radioisotope generator

US9404440B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 19, 2012
Grant dateAug 2, 2016
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Expiry dateJul 31, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E30/10
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A radioisotope generator system may comprise a common platform convertor having two ends, and multiple heat source modules thermally coupled to each other and to the common platform convertor. A portion of the multiple heat source modules may be thermally coupled to each end of the common platform convertor. The common platform convertor may be optimized for a nominal power level.

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