Thermoelectric heat exchanger
USRE44272E1 · kind E1 · reissue
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| Filing date | Feb 20, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 20, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC —)General
Abstract
Disclosed is a system for thermally conditioning and pumping a fluid. The system includes a thermoelectric heat exchanger having a thermoelectric device configured to pump heat. Heat exchangers are provided for transferring heat to and from the thermoelectric device and for generating a fluid flow across the thermoelectric device. The conditioned fluid may be placed in thermal communication with a variety of objects, such as a vehicle seat, or anywhere localized heating and cooling are desired. Thermal isolation may also be provided in the direction of flow to enhance efficiency.
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