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Thermoelectric power module

US9871179B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 2, 2014
Grant dateJan 16, 2018
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Expiry dateSep 25, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10N10/853

Abstract

A thermoelectric power module comprising: a thermoelectric element employing a bismuth-tellurium (Bi—Te) based thermoelectric material; at least one barrier layer disposed on the thermoelectric element; an electrode; an electrode protection layer disposed at least on one principal surface of the electrode; a solder layer having a side surface formed with a recess, the solder layer joining a first region of the electrode protection layer to the at least one barrier layer; and a coating film disposed on a side surface of the thermoelectric element, a side surface of the at least one barrier layer, and the side surface of the solder layer, the coating film covering a second region adjacent to the first region of the electrode protection layer and being filled into the recess of the solder layer.

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