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05-01-2012 дата публикации

System and method for thermoelectric personal comfort controlled bedding

Номер: US20120000207A1

Автор: Kevin Garrett, Leonard Recine, Mark L. Kutch, Overton (Bud) Parish

Принадлежит: Marlow Industries Inc

A condensate management system is adapted for use in a personal comfort system with an air conditioning system having a thermoelectric engine including a thermoelectric core, a supply heat exchanger and an exhaust heat exchanger. Condensate is managed by a primary condensate management system configured to draw condensate away from the thermoelectric core, the supply heat exchanger and/or the exhaust heat exchanger using wicking material. Optionally, a secondary condensation management system may be included which is configured to generate a condensate air flow operable for drawing moisture away from a collection tray.

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Номер записи: 1

08-03-2012 дата публикации

Electrocaloric heat transfer

Номер: US20120055174A1

Автор: Ezekiel Kruglick

Принадлежит: Individual

Techniques for transferring heat from a heat source to a heat destination, and systems for transferring heat from a heat source to a heat destination are provided. More particularly, techniques and systems for transferring heat by utilizing one or more electrocaloric heat pumps are provided. An example heat pump may include an electrocaloric element for receiving heat from a heat source, and a chamber containing a phase change material, an evaporator and a condenser. Upon altering the voltage applied to the electrocaloric element, the phase change material may transform from a liquid state to a vapor state to transfer heat away from the heat source.

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Номер записи: 2

15-03-2012 дата публикации

Magnetocaloric refrigerator

Номер: US20120060513A1

Автор: Jan Vetrovec

Принадлежит: Individual

The invention is for an apparatus and method for a refrigerator and a heat pump based on the magnetocaloric effect (MCE) offering a simpler, lighter, robust, more compact, environmentally compatible, and energy efficient alternative to traditional vapor-compression devices. The subject magnetocaloric apparatus alternately exposes a suitable magnetocaloric material to strong and weak magnetic field while switching heat to and from the material by a mechanical commutator using a thin layer of suitable thermal interface fluid to enhance heat transfer. The invention may be practiced with multiple magnetocaloric stages to attain large differences in temperature. Key applications include thermal management of electronics, as well as industrial and home refrigeration, heating, and air conditioning. The invention offers a simpler, lighter, compact, and robust apparatus compared to magnetocaloric devices of prior art. Furthermore, the invention may be run in reverse as a thermodynamic engine, receiving low-level heat and producing mechanical energy.

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Номер записи: 3

26-04-2012 дата публикации

Dynamic switching thermoelectric thermal management systems and methods

Номер: US20120096871A1

Автор: Timothy David Sands, Yuefeng Wang

Принадлежит: PURDUE RESEARCH FOUNDATION

A dynamic switching thermoelectric thermal management system and method is disclosed. The thermal management system includes a heat dissipation device, a thermoelectric module, an ambient temperature sensor, a heat source temperature sensor, an energy storage device and a controller. One side of the thermoelectric module is thermally coupled to the heat source and another side is thermally coupled to the heat dissipation device. The controller periodically samples the temperature sensors and dynamically switches the thermoelectric module between a power generation mode in which the thermoelectric module uses the temperature difference between the heat source and ambient to charge the energy storage device, a cooling mode in which the thermoelectric module is powered to create a voltage difference across the thermoelectric module to cool the heat source, and an idle mode. The thermal management system can be integrated into a portable electronic device, for example a portable computing device.

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Номер записи: 4

03-05-2012 дата публикации

Climate controlled beverage container

Номер: US20120104000A1

Автор: John Lofy

Принадлежит: Amerigon Inc

A cooling system comprises a container that is conductively coupled or convectively coupled to a thermoelectric device to selectively cool and/or heat the container. A climate controlled container system for a vehicle includes a container or cavity and a conduction element configured to cool the cavity. In some embodiments, the cooling system comprises a housing, a housing inlet, a fluid passage and one or more thermoelectric devices and fluid transfer devices positioned within the housing.

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Номер записи: 5

28-06-2012 дата публикации

Vehicle cabin heating cooling and ventilation system

Номер: US20120160446A1

Автор: John L. Creed, Steven G. Skinner

Принадлежит: HDT Tactical Systems Inc

An air treatment system for a vehicle includes a first compressor selectively coupled to a first vehicle power source. A second compressor is selectively coupled to a second vehicle power source. A first heat exchanger communicates with an interior space in the vehicle. A second heat exchanger communicates with an environment outside the vehicle. A valve member, in a first position, couples an inlet of each of the first and second compressors to an outlet of the first heat exchanger and an outlet of each of the compressors to an inlet of the second heat exchanger. In a second position, the valve member couples the outlets of the compressors to an inlet of the first heat exchanger and the inlets of the compressors to an outlet of the second heat exchanger. A controller selectively actuates at least one of the first and second compressors and the valve member.

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Номер записи: 6

05-07-2012 дата публикации

Temperature control system for a liquid

Номер: US20120167597A1

Автор: Eyal Krystal, Haim Wilder, Omri Bar-On, Rami Ronen

Принадлежит: STRAUSS WATER LTD

A temperature control system ( 400 ) for a liquid comprises two sets of temperature control elements oppositely disposed to one another and define between them a temperature control zone. A conduit system within the temperature control zone defines a liquid flow path ( 300, 302 ) that is configured to have one or more first segments in proximity to and in heat-conducting association with one of the two sets and one or more second segments in proximity to and in heat-conducting association with the other of the two sets. The temperature control system ( 400 ) may be used as a liquid cooling or heating module in a cold liquid dispensing device or system, such as a drinking water or other beverage dispensing device.

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Номер записи: 7

01-11-2012 дата публикации

Magnetic heat pump apparatus

Номер: US20120272665A1

Автор: Kazutoshi Nishizawa, Naoki Watanabe, Shinichi Yatsuzuka, Tsuyoshi Morimoto

Принадлежит: Denso Corp

A magnetic heat pump cycle has a first to a fourth steps, which are repeatedly carried out. In the first step, a movement of heat medium is stopped by a pressure valve and a pressure accumulating tank and a magnetic field is applied by a magnetic-field control unit to a magnetic working material. In the second step, the pressure valve is opened so that the heat medium flows in a working chamber from a second axial end to a first axial end, and the magnetic field is increased depending on a moving speed of the heat medium. In the third step, the movement of the heat medium is stopped and the magnetic field is decreased. In the fourth step, the heat medium is moved in a revered direction and the magnetic field is decreased depending on the moving speed of the heat medium.

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Номер записи: 8

15-11-2012 дата публикации

Thermal control of thermal chamber in high-performance liquid chromatography systems

Номер: US20120285872A1

Автор: Joshua A. Shreve, Steven J. Ciavarini

Принадлежит: Waters Technologies Corp

A sample manager of a liquid chromatography system implements a thermal system that uses a dual-loop feedback control system to control temperature within a thermal chamber. The sample manager includes an external heatsink disposed externally to the thermal chamber, an internal heatsink disposed within the thermal chamber, and one or more thermoelectric devices thermally coupled to the external and internal heatsinks to transfer heat therebetween in response to a pulse-width modulated power signal. A first temperature sensor disposed within the thermal chamber continuously measures a chamber temperature. A second temperature sensor coupled to the internal heatsink within the thermal chamber continuously measures temperature at the internal heatsink. A feedback control system controls a duty cycle of the pulse-width modulated power signal in response to a target chamber temperature and real-time temperature measurements produced by the first and second temperature sensors.

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Номер записи: 9

13-12-2012 дата публикации

Thermoelectric Cooling System for a Food and Beverage Compartment

Номер: US20120312030A1

Автор: Qiao Lu

Принадлежит: BE Aerospace Inc

A thermoelectric cooling system includes a thermoelectric device that transfers heat from a cold side to a hot side via a Peltier effect, an air heat exchanger that transfers heat from air to the cold side, and a heat sink that transfers heat from the hot side to a fluid coolant. The system also includes a temperature sensor that measures a temperature of air, and a controller that controls a flow of electrical power to the thermoelectric device according to a temperature measurement. The system also transfers heat from the air heat exchanger to the heat sink via the thermoelectric device according to a heat conduction effect due to a temperature difference between the air heat exchanger and the fluid coolant. The controller may reduce an effective voltage across the thermoelectric device to reduce power consumption of the thermoelectric device.

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Номер записи: 10

10-01-2013 дата публикации

Integration of distributed thermoelectric heating and cooling

Номер: US20130008181A1

Автор: John Latimer Franklin, Mark Nelsen Evers, Michael J. Berman, Steven Wood, Tarek Makansi

Принадлежит: Individual

A thermoelectric device comprising an elongated panel, formed of a thermally insulating material, and having a plurality of thermoelectric elements comprising compacted conductors inside the insulating material and expanded conductors outside the insulating material wherein the thermoelectric elements run substantially parallel to or at an acute angle relative to the long dimension of the panel. The thermoelectric device may be integrated into a variety of surfaces or enclosures needing heating or cooling with controls and configurations to optimize the application.

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Номер записи: 11

21-03-2013 дата публикации

Heterogeneous Electrocaloric Effect Heat Transfer

Номер: US20130067935A1

Автор: Ezekiel Kruglick

Принадлежит: Individual

Technologies are generally described herein for electrocaloric effect heat transfer devices, methods, and systems that may be effective to efficiently transfer and distribute thermal energy from a heat source utilizing coordinated application of out of phase electric signals to adjacent heat transfer stacks coupled with a thermal distribution layer. Some electrocaloric effect heat transfer stacks may include alternating layers of electrocaloric effect material and thermal rectifier material. The out of phase electric signals produce electric fields that bias the electrocaloric effect material of one heat transfer stack to a hot phase, emitting thermal energy, while biasing the electrocaloric effect material of an adjacent heat transfer stack to a cold phase, absorbing thermal energy. The thermal distribution layer allows for thermal energy from the material in the hot phase to be distributed to the material of the adjacent stack in the cold phase rather than back to the heat source.

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Номер записи: 12

18-04-2013 дата публикации

Method and system for regulating cryogenic vapor pressure

Номер: US20130092365A1

Автор: Lijun Gao, Shengyi Liu

Принадлежит: Boeing Co

A vapor pressure regulation system includes a vessel including a vessel wall that defines an enclosure, and a temperature adjustment mechanism coupled to the vessel. A heat transfer between the temperature adjustment mechanism and the vessel is adjusted based on at least a vapor pressure within the vessel to facilitate regulating the vapor pressure within the vessel.

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Номер записи: 13

20-06-2013 дата публикации

Fluid temperature adjusting device

Номер: US20130152604A1

Автор: Koji Maeda, Mitsuru Mimata

Принадлежит: Kelk Ltd

A fluid temperature adjusting device includes: a heater configured to heat a fluid passing through a fluid passageway; a peltier module including a plurality of peltier elements, the peltier module configured to heat or cool the fluid passing through the fluid passageway; and a controller configured to supply thermal energy from both the heater and the peltier module to the fluid and switch magnitudes of an operation amount of the heater and an operation amount of the peltier module when heating the fluid so that the fluid is kept at a target temperature.

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Номер записи: 14

11-07-2013 дата публикации

Heating and Cooling Unit with Semiconductor Device and Heat Pipe

Номер: US20130174578A1

Автор: Francis Thomas Brija

Принадлежит: Spring (U S A) Corp

Aspects of the invention support simultaneous operation of a cooling side and a heating side of an apparatus to change the temperatures of a cooling serving surface and a heating serving surface, respectively. A cooling semiconductor device (which may comprise one or more Peltier devices) transfers heat from its top to its bottom while a heating semiconductor device (which may similarly comprise one or more Peltier devices) transfers heat from its bottom to its top. A heat pipe transfers waste heat from the cooling semiconductor device's bottom to the heating semiconductor device's bottom and waste cold from the heating semiconductor device's bottom to the cooling semiconductor device's bottom.

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Номер записи: 15

25-07-2013 дата публикации

Hierarchical multiple-level control of adaptive cooling and energy harvesting arrangements for information technology

Номер: US20130186447A1

Автор: Lester F. Ludwig

Принадлежит: Individual

A system for adaptive cooling and energy harvesting comprising at least one thermoelectric device capable of acting as a thermoelectric cooler and as a thermoelectric generator, a hierarchical multiple-level control system, and electronics controlled by the control system and connected to the thermoelectric device. The electronics selectively configure the thermoelectric device in at least in a thermoelectric cooler operating mode and in a thermoelectric generation operating mode. The thermoelectric device can incorporate quantum-process and quantum-well materials for higher heat transfer and thermoelectric generation efficiencies. The invention provides for thermoelectric devices to additionally operate in temperature sensing mode. The hierarchical control system can comprise a plurality of control system, each of which can operate in isolation and can be interconnected with additional subsystems associated with other hierarchical levels. The hierarchical control system can comprise linear (additive) control, bilinear (additive and multiplicative) control, nonlinear control, and hysteresis.

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Номер записи: 16

01-08-2013 дата публикации

Magnetocaloric module for magnetic refrigeration apparatus

Номер: US20130192269A1

Автор: Min-Chia Wang, Sheng-Fan HSIEH, Tiao-Yuan WU

Принадлежит: Delta Electronics Inc

A magnetocaloric module for a magnetic refrigeration apparatus includes: a bed having an inner surface; a magnetocaloric material filled in the bed; and an insulating layer formed over the inner surface, isolating the magnetocaloric material from the bed. With the use of the insulating layer, thermal conduction between the magnetocaloric material and the bed can be reduced and Galvanic corrosion which may occur to the bed can be prevented. Also, a temperature gradient of the magnetocaloric module may be further extended.

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Номер записи: 17

01-08-2013 дата публикации

Heat transfer subsystem interconnection arrangements for information technology

Номер: US20130192270A1

Автор: Lester F. Ludwig

Принадлежит: Individual

Arrangements for heat transfer subsystem interconnection for use in information technology and other heat-producing equipment are disclosed. The arrangements provide for plurality of individual subsystems, each having a thermal interface. These are configured so that two or more of the subsystems can be thermally interconnected by connecting their thermal interfaces. Each subsystem may comprise at least one thermoelectric device capable of acting as a thermoelectric cooler and as a thermoelectric generator. The thermoelectric device can incorporate quantum-process and quantum-well materials for higher heat transfer and thermoelectric generation efficiencies. In some implementations, the thermoelectric device is comprised by the thermal interface. In some implementations, a control system and electronics are used to selectively configure the thermoelectric device in either a thermoelectric cooler operating mode or in a thermoelectric generation operating mode.

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Номер записи: 18

22-08-2013 дата публикации

Thermoelectric-based thermal management system

Номер: US20130213058A1

Автор: Lakhi Nandlal Goenka

Принадлежит: BSST LLC

Disclosed is a heating, ventilation and air conditioning system for a vehicle that operates in a heating mode, a cooling mode or a demisting mode. In some embodiments, the system includes a first circuit having first pump for circulating a first medium therein, a second circuit having a second pump for circulating a second medium therein and a thermoelectric module having a first surface in thermal contact with the first medium and a second surface in thermal contact with the second medium.

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Номер записи: 19

14-11-2013 дата публикации

Internal heat exchanger

Номер: US20130299143A1

Автор: Eugene Dianetti, Nikhil Baxi

Принадлежит: ContiTech Kuehner GmbH and Cie KG

The present invention provides a heat exchanger having an inner tube forming an inner flow path and having an inlet and an outlet; an outer tube radially surrounding at least a portion of the inner tube and spaced radially outwardly therefrom to form an annular space; and a thermally conductive spiral element wound around the inner cube and disposed in the space, wherein the spiral element forms, in conjunction with the inner tube and the outer tube, a helical flow path through the space, the helical flow path in fluid communication with an inlet and an outlet of the outer tube, and wherein the outer tube is thermally isolated from the spiral element. The invention further provides for collars connecting the outer tube to the inner tube.

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Номер записи: 20

23-01-2014 дата публикации

Semi-Electric Mobile Refrigerated System

Номер: US20140020414A1

Автор: Bruce E. SING, Giorgio Rusignuolo, John R. Reason, Nader S. Awwad, Robert A. Chopko

Принадлежит: Carrier Corp

A power supply system for a transport refrigeration system ( 20 ) includes an engine ( 26 ) coupled to a compressor ( 32 ) of a refrigeration unit for direct drive powering the compressor ( 32 ) and a generator ( 24 ) arranged to also be direct driven by the engine ( 26 ) for generating electric power. The generator ( 24 ) and the compressor ( 32 ) are mounted to a common drive shaft ( 25 ) driven by the engine ( 26 ), and the generator ( 24 ) may be integrated with the compressor ( 32 ). The power supply system may further include an alternator ( 50 ) arranged to be belt driven by the engine ( 26 ) for generating DC electric power. A battery pack ( 28 ) may be provided for storing and supplying additional DC power. During peak load demand on the refrigeration unit ( 20 ), the engine ( 26 ) may be operated with the generator ( 24 ) switched off to directly drive the compressor ( 32 ) and direct current may be drawn from the battery pack ( 28 ) to drive the condenser/gas cooler and evaporator fans ( 40, 44 ).

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Номер записи: 21

06-03-2014 дата публикации

Cooling apparatus

Номер: US20140060085A1

Автор: David JEAVONS, Roger Wise

Принадлежит: KOOLKWIC Ltd

Cooling apparatus including a thermoelectric device ( 1618 ) either forming at least part of at least one body ( 1614, 1616 ) to be cooled, or being positioned adjacent, in use, at least one body to be cooled, wherein the at least one body contains coolant.

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Номер записи: 22

01-01-2015 дата публикации

THERMOELECTRIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL UNIT

Номер: US20150000308A1

Автор: GRUENWALD Juergen, MOLDOVAN Florin, ROLL Peter, Schroth Holger, Steinbach Martin

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A thermoelectric temperature control unit having at least one first Peltier element, which includes a first surface and a second surface, wherein the first surface is disposed adjoining or opposite the second surface, wherein the first surface of the Peltier element is connected to a first cover plate and the second surface is connected to a second cover plate, wherein heat can be supplied at least via one of the cover plates and dissipated via the other cover plate, wherein at least one of the cover plates has a variable material thickness along one or both of the extension directions thereof, whereby at least one region having a maximal material thickness and one region having a minimal material thickness are formed. 1. A thermoelectric temperature control unit comprising:at least one first Peltier element that has a first surface and a second surface, the first surface being disposed adjoining or opposite the second surface, the first surface of the first Peltier element being connected to a first cover plate and the second surface being connected to a second cover plate, heat being suppliable at least via the first or second cover plates and dissipatable via the other cover plate,wherein at least one of the first or second cover plates has a variable material thickness along one or both of the extension directions thereof, and at least one region having a maximal material thickness and one region having a minimal material thickness are formed.2. The thermoelectric temperature control unit according to claim 1 , wherein multiple Peltier elements are arranged between the first cover plate and the second cover plate claim 1 , the Peltier elements being spaced apart from each other between the cover plates.3. The thermoelectric temperature control unit according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first or second cover plates includes multiple regions having the maximal material thickness and multiple regions having the minimal material thickness claim 1 , the ...

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Номер записи: 23

05-01-2017 дата публикации

WALL-MOUNTED SMART DEHUMIDIFIER

Номер: US20170003041A1

Автор: KIM Ki Tai

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According to an embodiment of the present invention, a dehumidifier comprises a cooling water vessel containing cooling water, a dehumidifying space formed above the cooling water vessel to which air is introduced through an air inlet, a thermoelectric device including a heating part heating the air and a cooling part cooling the cooling water, a water pump circulating the cooling water through the thermoelectric device, a first fan disposed adjacent the air inlet to cause the air to flow through the dehumidifying space, and a controller controlling the thermoelectric device, the water pump, and the first fan. 11140701220401220405020114011406011602040. A dehumidifier introducing external air through an air inlet to an inside thereof , dehumidifying the introduced air using a thermoelectric device powered on/off by a controller in the dehumidifier , and discharging the dehumidified air through an air outlet , wherein a dehumidifying space is formed on a water surface of a cooling water vessel containing cooling water so that the air is introduced to the dehumidifying space and dehumidified by the cooling water , wherein the dehumidified air in the dehumidifying space is heated by a heating part of the thermoelectric device and is then discharged through the air outlet , wherein the cooling water in the cooling water vessel is circulated and cooled through a cooling part of the thermoelectric device by a water pump , wherein the cooling water vessel extends from a lower portion of the air inlet at a first side to a lower portion of the thermoelectric device at a second side , wherein the dehumidifying space is formed as a passage extending from the air inlet at the first side to the thermoelectric device at the second side , and wherein a first fan is provided at the air inlet so that the air introduced into the dehumidifying space by the first fan passes along the water surface of the cooling water contained in the cooling water vessel to the heating part of the ...

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Номер записи: 24

05-01-2017 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SEPARATION AT SUBAMBIENT TEMPERATURE

Номер: US20170003073A1

Автор: Davidian Benoit

Принадлежит: L'Air Liquide, Societe Anonyme opu l'Etude et Exploitation des Procedes Georges Claude

A method for separating a gas mixture at subambient temperature, in which a gas mixture is sent to a heat-insulated chamber, cooled and separated in a column, and placed inside the chamber so as to produce at least two fluids, each of which is enriched with a component from the gas mixture. At least one fluid from the method can be heated inside the chamber or vaporized via heat exchange with at least one heating member including at least one element having magnetocaloric properties and built into a circuit configured to conduct a magnetic flux. The element is alternatingly in thermal contact with a cold source, made up of the fluid to be heated, and a hot source, made up of a source hotter than the fluid to be heated, and variation in the magnetic flux via the magnetocaloric effect generates electrical and/or mechanical energy. 115-. (canceled)16. A process for separating a gas mixture at subambient temperature , wherein the process comprises the steps of:sending a gas mixture to a thermally insulated chamber under conditions effective for cooling and separating the gas mixture within a column that is placed inside the thermally insulated chamber, so as to produce at least two fluids, each of which is enriched with a component of the gas mixture;heating at least one of the two fluids inside the thermally insulated chamber by heat exchange with at least one heating member, wherein the at least one heating member comprises at least one element having magnetocaloric properties and integrated into a circuit configured to conduct a magnetic flux, said at least one element being alternatingly in thermal contact with a cold source made up of the fluid to be heated and a hot source made up of the surrounding environment or another source that is hotter than the fluid to be heated; andgenerating electrical and/or mechanical energy from the variation in the magnetic flux via the magnetocaloric effect,wherein at least one of the two fluids to be heated being at least one part ...

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Номер записи: 25

02-01-2020 дата публикации

Magnetic Heat Pump Apparatus

Номер: US20200003461A1

Автор: BAE Sangchul

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Provided is a magnetic heat pump apparatus which solves a problem caused by the use of a rotary valve and which has improved efficiency. The magnetic heat pump apparatus includes magnetic working bodies A and B, which are provided with magnetic working substances having a magnetocaloric effect and in which a heat transfer medium is circulated, permanent magnets which change the size of a magnetic field to be applied to the magnetic working substances, displacers which cause the heat transfer medium to reciprocate between a high-temperature end and a low-temperature end of each of the magnetic working bodies, and external heat transfer medium circulation circuits and which have external heat exchangers and and which circulate a second heat transfer medium. The external heat transfer medium circulation circuits cause heat exchange to be carried out between the second heat transfer medium and the heat transfer medium of each of the magnetic working bodies, and then circulate the second heat transfer medium which has been subjected to the heat exchange to external heat exchangers. 1. A magnetic heat pump apparatus comprising:a magnetic working body which includes a magnetic working substance having a magnetocaloric effect and in which a heat transfer medium is circulated;a magnetic field changing device which changes the size of a magnetic field to be applied to the magnetic working substance;a displacer which reciprocates the heat transfer medium between a high-temperature end and a low-temperature end of the magnetic working body; andan external heat transfer medium circulation circuit which has an external heat exchanger and which circulates a second heat transfer medium,wherein the external heat transfer medium circulation circuit causes the second heat transfer medium and the heat transfer medium of the magnetic working body to carry out heat exchange, and circulates the second heat transfer medium that has been subjected to the heat exchange to the external heat ...

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Номер записи: 26

03-01-2019 дата публикации

GAS TURBINE ENGINE WITH THERMOELECTRIC INTERCOOLER

Номер: US20190003393A1

Автор: DIERKSMEIER DOUGLAS D., Karam Michael A., Vetters Daniel K.

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A gas turbine engine includes a compressor, a cooling source, and a thermoelectric intercooler adapted for selective operation in response to operational states of the gas turbine engine. 1. A gas turbine engine for generating drive from combustion of fuel , comprisinga compressor including a plurality of rotating stages each adapted to compress air,a cooling source adapted to provide coolant to the compressor of the gas turbine engine, anda thermoelectric intercooler located axially between rotating stages of the compressor along a central engine axis, the thermoelectric intercooler including a compressed air passageway fluidly coupled to the compressor to pass compressed air of the compressor therethrough, a coolant passageway fluidly coupled to the cooling source to pass coolant of the cooling source therethrough, and a thermoelectric section configured in thermal communication with each of the compressed air passageway and the coolant passageway,wherein the thermoelectric section is disposed between the compressed air passageway and the coolant passageway.2. The gas turbine engine of claim 1 , further comprising a controller configured to determine an operational state of the gas turbine engine and to selectively apply voltage across the thermoelectric section based on the operational state of the gas turbine engine.3. The gas turbine engine of claim 2 , wherein the cooling source is one of a fuel system of the gas turbine engine and a cooling air stream.4. The gas turbine engine of claim 2 , wherein the gas turbine engine is configured to provide propulsion for an aircraft and the operational state of the gas turbine engine includes one of ground idle claim 2 , takeoff claim 2 , climb claim 2 , cruise claim 2 , and flight idle.5. The gas turbine engine of claim 4 , wherein the controller is configured to apply voltage across the thermoelectric section to direct current through the thermoelectric section in a first direction in response to determination that the ...

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Номер записи: 27

07-01-2021 дата публикации

THERMOELECTRIC ASSEMBLY SEALING MEMBER WITH METAL VAPOR BARRIER

Номер: US20210003324A1

Автор: Lau Paul G., McLennan Zakary S., Nagy Michael J.

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A thermoelectric assembly includes a thermoelectric module having a hot side and a cold side, where a heat sink is coupled with the hot side of the thermoelectric module and a cold sink is coupled with the cold side of the thermoelectric module. A metalized gasket is disposed between the heat sink and the cold sink and extends around a portion of the thermoelectric module. A vapor barrier may be attached to and cover an outer surface of the metalized gasket. 1. A thermoelectric assembly comprising:a thermoelectric module having a hot side and a cold side;a heat sink coupled with the hot side of the thermoelectric module;a cold sink coupled with the cold side of the thermoelectric module; anda metalized gasket member comprising a first interfacing surface coupled with the heat sink and a second interfacing surface coupled with the cold sink, wherein the metalized gasket member comprises an opening that extends between the first and second interfacing surfaces and that provides an interior space that surrounds a periphery of the thermoelectric module, and wherein at least one of an exterior peripheral surface or an interior peripheral surface of the metalized gasket member that extends between the first and second interfacing surfaces around the metalized gasket member is configured to prevent water vapor from penetrating into the interior space surrounded by the metalized gasket member.2. The thermoelectric assembly of claim 1 , wherein the metalized gasket member comprises a gasket and a vapor barrier claim 1 , and wherein the vapor barrier includes at least one of a film and a foil that is attached at an outer peripheral surface of the gasket and that extends between the heat sink and the cold sink.3. The thermoelectric assembly of claim 1 , wherein seals are disposed between the first and second interfacing surfaces of the metalized gasket member and the heat sink and cold sink claim 1 , respectively.4. The thermoelectric assembly of claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 28

07-01-2021 дата публикации

THERMALLY STABLE FLOW METERS FOR PRECISION FLUID DELIVERY

Номер: US20210003340A1

Автор: ALAM Seyed, Benjamin Raj Daemian Raj, Jorapur Nikhil Sudhindrarao, Rocha-Alvarez Juan Carlos, Srivastava Shailendra

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The present disclosure relates to a fluid delivery apparatus for deposition chambers. The fluid delivery device includes a fluid flow meter. The fluid flow meter is enclosed in an insulated box. An intake is provided on the insulated box for providing a forced cooling gas flow over the fluid flow meter. An exhaust is provided on the insulated box from which the forced cooling gas exits the insulated box. 1. A fluid delivery apparatus , comprising:a fluid flow meter;an insulated box enclosing the fluid flow meter;an intake coupled to the insulated box, the intake providing a forced cooling gas flow to the fluid flow meter; andan exhaust coupled to the insulated box from which the forced cooling gas exits the insulated box.2. The fluid delivery apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the fluid flow meter is configured to supply a process gas to a vacuum deposition chamber.3. A gas panel coupled to a process chamber claim 1 , the gas panel comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'at least one fluid delivery apparatus according to .'}4. The fluid delivery apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a cold side plate thermally coupled to the fluid flow meter;a cooler device thermally coupled to the cold side plate; anda hot side plate thermally coupled to the cooler device.5. The fluid delivery apparatus of claim 4 , further comprising:a heat exchange system thermally coupled to the hot side plate.6. The fluid delivery apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the heat exchange system comprises a fin-type radiator coupled to the hot side plate and a forced convection system forcing a gas over the fin-type radiator.7. The fluid delivery apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the cooler device is a thermoelectric cooler.8. The fluid delivery apparatus of claim 7 , wherein the thermoelectric cooler is a Peltier device.9. The fluid delivery apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the cold side plate is comprised of a plurality of separate and modular units.10. A modular fluid delivery ...

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Номер записи: 29

03-01-2019 дата публикации

ELECTROCALORIC HEAT TRANSFER MODULAR STACK

Номер: US20190003747A1

Автор: Annapragada Subramanyaravi, Eastman Scott Alan, Mantese Joseph V., Perry Michael L., Rheaume Jonathan, Verma Parmesh, Walker Craig R.

Принадлежит: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

A heat transfer system is disclosed including a plurality of modules arranged in a stack. The stack modules include electrocaloric element and electrodes on each side of the film. A fluid flow path is disposed between two or more electrocaloric elements. A first electrical bus element () in electrical contact with the first electrode (), and a second electrical bus element () in electrical contact with second electrode (). The first electrical bus element is electrically connected to at least one other electrical bus of another electrocaloric element in the stack at the same polarity as said first electrical bus, or the second electrical bus element is electrically connected to at least one other electrical bus of another electrocaloric element in the stack at the same polarity as said second electrical bus. 1. A heat transfer system , comprising a plurality of modules arranged in a stack , each of the modules comprisingan electrocaloric element comprising an electrocaloric film, a first electrode on a first side of the electrocaloric film, and a second electrode on a second side of the electrocaloric film;a fluid flow path between two or more electrocaloric elements;a first electrical bus element in electrical contact with the first electrode; anda second electrical bus element in electrical contact with second electrode;wherein the first electrical bus element is electrically connected to at least one other electrical bus of another electrocaloric element in the stack at the same polarity as said first electrical bus, or the second electrical bus element is electrically connected to at least one other electrical bus of another electrocaloric element in the stack at the same polarity as said second electrical bus.2. The heat transfer system of claim 1 , wherein the first electrical bus element is electrically connected to at least one other electrical bus of another electrocaloric element in the stack at the same polarity as said first electrical bus claim 1 , and ...

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Номер записи: 30

03-01-2019 дата публикации

ELECTROCALORIC HEAT TRANSFER SYSTEM

Номер: US20190003748A1

Автор: Annapragada Subramanyaravi, Gorbounov Mikhail B., Herring Neal R., Jonsson Ulf J., Kuczek Andrzej E., Lynch Matthew E., Radcliff Thomas D., Smeltz Andrew, Verma Parmesh

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A heat transfer system is disclosed that includes a plurality of electrocaloric elements () including an electrocaloric film (), a first electrode () on a first side of the electrocaloric film, and a second electrode () on a second side of the electrocaloric film. A fluid flow path () is disposed along the plurality of electrocaloric elements, formed by corrugated fluid flow guide elements (). 1. A heat transfer system , comprisinga plurality of electrocaloric elements comprising an electrocaloric film, a first electrode on a first side of the electrocaloric film, and a second electrode on a second side of the electrocaloric film; anda fluid flow path along the plurality of electrocaloric elements, formed by corrugated fluid flow guide elements.2. The heat transfer system of claim 1 , wherein the corrugated fluid flow guide elements comprise electrically non-conductive corrugated spacer elements disposed between adjacent electrocaloric elements.3. The heat transfer system of claim 1 , wherein the corrugated fluid flow guide elements comprise electrically conductive corrugated spacers disposed between adjacent electrocaloric elements.4. The heat transfer system of claim 3 , wherein the electrically conductive corrugated spacers comprise shaped electrically conductive structures in electrical contact with electrodes on adjacent electrocaloric elements.5. The heat transfer system of claim 3 , wherein the electrically conductive corrugated spacers comprise an extension of conductive material electrodes on adjacent electrocaloric elements in a direction normal to a surface of the electrocaloric polymer film.6. The heat transfer system of claim 5 , wherein the electrically conductive corrugated spacers are configured as a microchannel structure or an open-cell foam.7. The heat transfer system of claim 3 , wherein the electrically conductive corrugated spacers comprise carbon nanotubes.8. The heat transfer system of claim 1 , wherein the fluid flow guide elements comprise ...

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Номер записи: 31

03-01-2019 дата публикации

Cooling Facility

Номер: US20190003751A1

Автор: Blumhardt Marcus

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Facility having a storage unit comprising a housing enclosing a storage volume for receiving goods and/or equipment further comprising an operating system provided with a tempering unit associated with said storage volume for maintaining a defined or set temperature in said storage volume, said operating system being provided with a refrigerant circuit comprising an internal heat exchanger, arranged in said tempering unit, an external heat exchanger as well as a compressor unit for compressing refrigerant, characterized in that said operating system is provided with an engine for driving said compressor unit as an independent power source and said operating system is provided with an electric generator unit mechanically coupled to said engine, said compressor unit and/or said generator unit are driven by said engine independent power source, and said operating system is connected to a local energy supply system of said facility. 1. Facility having a storage unit comprising{'b': '70', 'a housing enclosing a storage volume for receiving goods and/or equipment further comprising an operating system provided with a tempering unit associated with said storage volume for maintaining a defined or set temperature in said storage volume, said operating system () being provided with a refrigerant circuit comprising an internal heat exchanger, arranged in said tempering unit, an external heat exchanger as well as a compressor unit for compressing refrigerant,'}said operating system is provided with an engine for driving said compressor unit as an independent power source and said operating system is provided with an electric generator unit mechanically coupled to said engine, said compressor unit and/or said generator unit are driven by said engine independent power source, and said operating system is connected to a local energy supply system of said facility.2. Facility according to claim 1 , wherein said local energy supply system comprises a local electric mains power ...

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Номер записи: 32

03-01-2019 дата публикации

PORTABLE REFRIGERATOR AND METHOD OF USING

Номер: US20190003757A1

Автор: McCrea James A., MIROS Robert H.J., PAYEA Keith B.

Принадлежит: 3rd Stone Design Inc.

A portable refrigeration system for use in transport of medicines or other valuable, temperature sensitive materials is disclosed. The system can use GPS positioning technology to provide absolute global location along with internet connection through a cellular modem on board which allows for communication to the cloud of temperature and transit data during device use. The refrigerator can be powered by a rechargeable battery back that may be recharged through connection to AC mains supply or connection to the photovoltaic panel included with the device. The insulated container can be held at a constant temperature through the use of vacuum insulated panel construction. The device can be cooled through the use of thermoelectric cooling modules coupled to the insulated chamber and paired with a heat exchanger with heat pipes and a system fan. The device can be operated either through the included graphical user interface display via touch or buttons or it may be accessed and controlled by a remote computer through the cloud via a cellular connection. 1. A method for using a refrigeration unit system , wherein the system comprises:a portable refrigeration unit having an insulated internal space, wherein the unit is less than 22 kg, and wherein the portable refrigeration unit comprises batteries, a location sensor, a telecommunication radio, and one or more thermometers configured to measure an ambient temperature outside of the unit and an internal temperature inside of the internal space, and wherein the unit comprises a memory storing data regarding contents of the internal space; anda remote computer in data communication with the portable refrigeration unit, wherein the method comprises:calculating by the remote computer a remaining time of operable life of the refrigerator unit, wherein the operable life comprises the amount of time the unit has left wherein the internal space will remain above a desired temperature.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 33

08-01-2015 дата публикации

Magnetic cooling apparatus

Номер: US20150007582A1

Автор: II Ju MUN, Jin Han Kim, Keon Kuk, Min Soo Kim, Woo Hyek CHOI, Young Dae Ko

Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

A magnetic cooling apparatus including a plurality of magnetic regenerators including a plurality of magnetocaloric materials to emit heat when magnetized and to absorb heat when demagnetized. The magnetic regenerators are rotatably disposed on a circumference having a predetermined radius, at least one coil is disposed on the circumference and coupled to the magnetic regenerators, and a plurality of permanent magnets is provided inside and outside the circumference to generate a magnetic field to magnetize or demagnetize the magnetic regenerators. The at least one coil interacts with the magnetic field generated by the permanent magnets to rotate the magnetic regenerators. The coil interacting with the magnetic field to magnetize or demagnetize the magnetic regenerators is coupled to the magnetic regenerators such that the magnetic regenerators reciprocate or rotate, thereby minimizing a size of the magnetic cooling apparatus, relative to the use of a motor. In addition, a member to switch a channel of a heat transfer fluid directly performs heat transfer between the heat transfer fluid and an external fluid, thereby minimizing heat loss.

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Номер записи: 34

08-01-2015 дата публикации

TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING PELTIER ELEMENT

Номер: US20150007583A1

Автор: Kuwahara Kuniaki, Murata Takashi

Принадлежит: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A temperature adjustment apparatus has a Peltier element supplied with electric power to allow heat exchange between an electronic device mounted on a vehicle and a heat exchange portion of the vehicle, and a Peltier element control section that controls electric power supplied to the Peltier element. When the temperature difference between a first surface of the Peltier element serving as an exothermic surface and a second surface of the Peltier element serving as an endothermic surface becomes larger than a first predetermined value as a result of supply of electric power to the Peltier element, the Peltier element control section stops supply of electric power to the Peltier element. 1. A temperature adjustment apparatus comprising:a Peltier element supplied with electric power to allow heat exchange between an electronic device mounted on a vehicle and a heat exchange portion of the vehicle;a Peltier element control section that controls electric power supplied to the Peltier element;an acquisition section that obtains information on a temperature of air outside the electronic device;a storage section that stores drive condition information in which the temperature of air outside the electronic device, a value of electric power supplied to the Peltier element and a supply time period during which electric power is supplied are associated with each other; anda condition determination section that, based on an acquisition result from the acquisition section and the drive condition information stored in the storage section, determines the value of electric power supplied to the Peltier element and the supply time period during which the electric power is supplied,wherein the Peltier element control section executes, according to a determination made by the condition determination section, temperature maintenance control including a deenergizing state in which no electric power is supplied to the Peltier element when the temperature difference between a first ...

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Номер записи: 35

20-01-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISTRIBUTED THERMOELECTRIC HEATING AND COOLING

Номер: US20220016956A1

Автор: Bell Lon E., LaGrandeur John

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A climate control system and method controls climate at selected regions within a passenger compartment of a vehicle. The thermoelectric system includes a plurality of thermoelectric assemblies. The system includes at least one fluid conduit configured to allow a liquid to flow in the at least one fluid conduit. The system further includes a plurality of thermoelectric assemblies. At least two thermoelectric assemblies of the plurality of thermoelectric assemblies are in thermal communication with the liquid and each of the at least two thermoelectric assemblies has a corresponding region within the passenger compartment. The at least two thermoelectric assemblies are selectively operable to transfer heat between the corresponding region and the liquid, wherein the at least two thermoelectric assemblies are each operable independently from one another. 149-. (canceled)50. A thermoelectric system for heating or cooling regions of a vehicle , the thermoelectric system comprising:a fluid conduit loop configured to allow a liquid working fluid to flow in the fluid conduit loop, wherein the liquid working fluid comprises engine coolant, wherein the fluid conduit loop is configured to be in thermal communication with an engine of the vehicle;a plurality of thermoelectric assemblies, each thermoelectric assembly comprising a plurality of thermoelectric elements;a first thermoelectric assembly of the thermoelectric assemblies positioned in a seat of the vehicle, the first thermoelectric assembly configured to be in thermal communication with the liquid working fluid and in thermal communication with a first region associated with the seat of the vehicle, wherein the first thermoelectric assembly is operable to heat the first region by transferring heat from the liquid working fluid to the first region or to cool the first region by transferring heat from the first region to the liquid working fluid;a second thermoelectric assembly of the thermoelectric assemblies positioned ...

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Номер записи: 36

20-01-2022 дата публикации

TEMPERATURE REGULATION DEVICE AND TEMPERATURE REGULATION METHOD

Номер: US20220018578A1

Автор: HORIKOSHI Masato, Maeda Koji, NAKAZATO Tomomi, SHIMOYAMA Kouhei

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A temperature regulation device includes: a first temperature regulation unit that regulates a temperature of a liquid; and a second temperature regulation unit that regulates a temperature of the liquid supplied from the first temperature regulation unit. The first temperature regulation unit includes: a first flow path module having a first flow path of the liquid; and a base module that regulates a temperature of the liquid of the first flow path. The second temperature regulation unit includes: a second flow path module having a second flow path in which the liquid from the first flow path flows; and a Peltier module that regulates a temperature of the liquid of the second flow path. The base module regulates a temperature of the Peltier module. 1. A temperature regulation device comprising:a first temperature regulation unit that regulates a temperature of a liquid; anda second temperature regulation unit that regulates a temperature of the liquid supplied from the first temperature regulation unit,wherein the first temperature regulation unit includes a first flow path module having a first flow path of the liquid and a base module that regulates a temperature of the liquid of the first flow path,the second temperature regulation unit includes a second flow path module having a second flow path in which the liquid from the first flow path flows and a Peltier module that regulates a temperature of the liquid of the second flow path, andthe base module regulates a temperature of the Peltier module.2. The temperature regulation device according to claim 1 ,wherein one of a heat absorbing surface and a heat emitting surface of the Peltier module comes in contact with at least a part of a surface of the base module.3. The temperature regulation device according to claim 2 ,wherein the other of the heat absorbing surface and the heat emitting surface of the Peltier module comes in contact with at least a part of a surface of the second flow path module.4. The ...

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Номер записи: 37

20-01-2022 дата публикации

HYBRID COOLING STORAGE DEVICE

Номер: US20220018588A1

Автор: Grasseschi Alessandro

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A hybrid cooling storage device, including a main body to store at least one item therein, a lid pivotally disposed on at least a portion of the main body to cover an interior portion of the main body, and a hybrid cooling unit disposed on and within at least a portion of the main body, including a liquid conduit disposed within at least a portion of each side of the main body to transport a liquid therein, a conduit connector connected to a first end and a second end of the liquid conduit to dissipate heat from the liquid received from the liquid conduit, a peltier plate disposed on at least a portion of the conduit connector to create a difference in temperature between a first side and a second side of the peltier plate, such that the first side is cold and the second side is hot, a heat sink disposed on at least a portion of the peltier plate to dissipate heat generated on the peltier plate, and a fan disposed on at least a portion of the heat sink to extract heat from the heat sink via a rotation of the fan. 1. A hybrid cooling storage device , comprising:a main body to store at least one item therein;a lid pivotally disposed on at least a portion of the main body to cover an interior portion of the main body; and a liquid conduit disposed within at least a portion of each side of the main body to transport a liquid therein,', 'a conduit connector connected to a first end and a second end of the liquid conduit to dissipate heat from the liquid received from the liquid conduit,', 'a peltier plate disposed on at least a portion of the conduit connector to create a difference in temperature between a first side and a second side of the peltier plate, such that the first side is cold and the second side is hot,', 'a heat sink disposed on at least a portion of the peltier plate to dissipate heat generated on the peltier plate, and', 'a fan disposed on an entire length of the heat sink to extract heat from the heat sink via a rotation of the fan, such that a length ...

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Номер записи: 38

09-01-2020 дата публикации

PREPARATION VESSEL WITH A COOLING DEVICE

Номер: US20200009520A1

Автор: KELLENBERGER Michel, STAHL Stefan

Принадлежит: Vorwerk & Co. Interholding GmbH

A preparation vessel, in particular for a food processor, has a vessel wall and a preparation area surrounded by the vessel wall. The vessel wall has a cooling device that contacts the vessel wall in a heat-conducting manner for cooling a preparation item present in the preparation area. The vessel wall in at least a partial area has a double-walled design, with an inner wall bordering the preparation area and an outer wall that is formed separately from the inner wall and spaced apart from the inner wall by a gap, wherein the gap has the cooling device and a phase change material located between the cooling device and the outer wall as viewed in a direction from the preparation area to the outer wall. 1. A preparation vessel comprising a vessel wall , a preparation area surrounded by the vessel wall , and a cooling device allocated to the vessel wall , the cooling device contacting the vessel wall in a heat-conducting manner for cooling a preparation item present in the preparation area , wherein the vessel wall in at least a partial area has a double-walled design , with an inner wall bordering the preparation area and an outer wall that is formed separately from the inner wall and spaced apart from the inner wall by a gap , wherein the cooling device is disposed in the gap , and further comprising a phase change material in the gap , the phase change material being located between the cooling device and the outer wall as viewed in a direction from the preparation area to the outer wall.2. The preparation vessel according to claim 1 , wherein the phase change material is spaced apart from the inner wall by interspersing the cooling device.3. The preparation vessel according to claim 1 , wherein the cooling device is a Peltier element.4. The preparation vessel according to claim 3 , wherein a heat sink is arranged on a side of the Peltier element facing away from the inner wall.5. The preparation vessel according to claim 1 , wherein the phase change material has a ...

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Номер записи: 39

11-01-2018 дата публикации

ELECTROCALORIC COOLING

Номер: US20180010826A1

Автор: Annapragada Subramanyaravi, Eastman Scott Alan, Mantese Joseph V., Verma Parmesh, XIE Wei

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A cooling system for electrical and optical devices includes an electrocaloric cooler (EEC). A fluid circuit is in thermal communication with the EEC to dump heat from a working fluid of the fluid circuit into the EEC. The system can include a second EEC, a second fluid circuit in thermal communication with the second EEC to dump heat from a working fluid of the second fluid circuit into the EEC, and a second heat sink in thermal communication with the second fluid circuit to dump heat into the working fluid of the second fluid circuit. The second EEC, second fluid circuit, and second heat sink can be cascaded with the first EEC, first heat sink, and first fluid circuit wherein the second heat sink is in thermal communication with the first EEC to accept heat therefrom. 1. A cooling system devices comprising:a heat sink configured to be in thermal communication with a device;an electrocaloric cooler (EEC); anda fluid circuit in thermal communication with the EEC and the heat sink, wherein the fluid circuit is configured to transfer heat from the heat sink to the EEC.2. A system as recited in claim 1 , further comprising a pump in fluid communication with the fluid circuit to move working fluid around the fluid circuit to convey heat from the heat sink to the EEC.3. A system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the EEC is a first EEC claim 1 , wherein the heat sink is a first heat sink claim 1 , and wherein the fluid circuit is a first fluid circuit and further comprising:a second EEC;a second fluid circuit in thermal communication with the second EEC to dump heat from a working fluid of the second fluid circuit into the second EEC; anda second heat sink in thermal communication with the second fluid circuit to dump heat into the working fluid of the second fluid circuit, wherein the second EEC, second fluid circuit, and second heat sink are cascaded with the first EEC, first heat sink, and first fluid circuit wherein the second heat sink is in thermal communication with ...

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Номер записи: 40

11-01-2018 дата публикации

Dual Heat Pipe Thermoelectric Cooler

Номер: US20180010827A1

Автор: Gillen Adelbert M.

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Cooling sub-assemblies with thermoelectric element(s), coupling clamps, hot side and cold side heat exchanger having a direct insertion or removal of cooling modules onto a fixed mounting frame arranged in rows and columns to produce desired and required cooling levels. 1. A thermoelectric cooling system comprising:a thermoelectric module;said thermoelectric module sandwiched between heat pipes,at least one of said heat pipes is an extruded microchannel heat pipe having a plurality of individual channels.2. The thermoelectric cooling system set forth in claim 1 , wherein said heat pipe arrangement is tilted.3. The thermoelectric cooling system set forth in claim 1 , wherein said extruded microchannel heat pipe contains individual channels that wick fluid against gravity.4. The thermoelectric cooling system set forth in claim 1 , wherein said heat pipes contain acetone.5. The thermoelectric cooling system set forth in claim 1 , wherein said heat pipe is tilted greater than five degrees and preferably 6 degrees. This application claims benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/339,341, filed May 20, 2016, entitled Enhanced Thermoelectric Cooling with Heat Pipes and/or Pyrolytic Graphite Film and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/396,404, filed Sep. 19, 2016, entitled Construction of a Thin-Flat Heat Pipe Air Conditioner, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.The invention relates to a dual heat pipe thermoelectric cooler using preassembled modules.Individual heat transfer of cooling modules as known in the art do not produce enough cooling for many industrial applications so that grouping is required. Direct assembly of individual parts would work but is inefficient and costly. Direct vertical insertion into a mounting frame is not an option because the need for sealing and very close spacing of the individual modules. The present invention described herein, uses pre-assembled cooling modules populated onto ...

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Номер записи: 41

14-01-2021 дата публикации

CRYOGENIC STIRLING REFRIGERATOR WITH MECHANICALLY DRIVEN EXPANDER

Номер: US20210010720A1

Автор: VEPRIK Alexander

Принадлежит: CRYO TECH LTD.

Integral linear cryogenic Stirling refrigerator comprised of the free piston positive displacement pressure wave generator, the moving assembly of which is connected to the free piston displacer by the dynamic “spring-mass-spring” mechanical phase shifter the mechanical properties of which (spring rates and weight) are selected to provide a predetermined phase lag of motion of the displacer piston relative to the moving assembly of pressure wave generator. 1. A cryogenic refrigerator device comprising:a housing that is configured to enclose a gaseous working agent;a positive displacement compressor, having a moving component configured to be driven back and forth within the housing along a longitudinal axis of the device by a linear electromagnetic actuator;a displacer that includes a regenerative heat exchanger and that is configured to slide back and forth along the longitudinal axis within a cold finger that is connected to a distal end of the housing, wherein a proximal end of the displacer is connected to a displacer plunger that includes a bore that enables flow of the working agent between the regenerative heat exchanger and a warm chamber that is proximal to the displacer plunger;an auxiliary mass configured to slide back and forth along the longitudinal axis within the housing and between the moving component of the compressor and the displacer plungerthe auxiliary mass connected to the moving component of the compressor by a drive spring and to the displacer plunger by a displacer spring such that motion of the moving component of the compressor is transmitted to the displacer, wherein the auxiliary mass includes a bore to enable the working agent to flow between a compression chamber located between the moving component of the compressor and the auxiliary mass and the warm chamber, and a mass of the auxiliary mass and spring rates of the drive spring and the plunger spring are selected to introduce a predetermined phase shift of motion of the displacer ...

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Номер записи: 42

14-01-2021 дата публикации

THERMOELECTRIC ASSEMBLY SEALING MEMBER WITH VAPOR BARRIER

Номер: US20210010723A1

Автор: Lau Paul G., McLennan Zakary S., Nagy Michael J.

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A thermoelectric assembly includes a thermoelectric module having a hot side and a cold side, where a heat sink is coupled with the hot side of the thermoelectric module and a cold sink is coupled with the cold side of the thermoelectric module. A gasket is disposed between the heat sink and the cold sink and extends around a portion of the thermoelectric module. A vapor barrier is attached to and covers an outer surface of the gasket to prevent water vapor from penetrating the outer surface of the gasket. 1. A thermoelectric assembly comprising:a thermoelectric module having a hot side and a cold side;a heat sink coupled with the hot side of the thermoelectric module;a cold sink coupled with the cold side of the thermoelectric module;a gasket disposed between the heat sink and the cold sink and extending around a portion of the thermoelectric module; anda vapor barrier substantially covering an outer surface of the gasket, wherein the vapor barrier has zero permeability to water vapor to prevent water vapor from penetrating the outer surface of the gasket, wherein the vapor barrier is attached at the outer surface of the gasket and that extends between the heat sink and the cold sink.2. The thermoelectric assembly of claim 1 , wherein the vapor barrier comprises at least one of a glass vapor barrier or a ceramic vapor barrier.3. The thermoelectric assembly of claim 2 , wherein the vapor barrier comprises a glass vapor barrier.4. The thermoelectric assembly of claim 2 , wherein the vapor barrier comprises a ceramic vapor barrier.5. The thermoelectric assembly of claim 1 , wherein an adhesive sealant is disposed between the vapor barrier and the outer surface of the gasket to adhere the vapor barrier to the gasket.6. The thermoelectric assembly of claim 1 , wherein the outer surface of the gasket is disposed around a periphery of the thermoelectric module and extends between the heat sink and the cold sink to define an exterior perimeter surface of the gasket.7. The ...

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Номер записи: 43

15-01-2015 дата публикации

Modular thermoelectric submerged high volume liquid temperature controlling system

Номер: US20150013347A1

Автор: Aaron Walls, Evgeniy Tkachenko, Matthew GOFF

Принадлежит: BREWJACKET Inc

The present invention relates to a liquid temperature controlling system and, more particularly, to a modular liquid temperature controlling system that is structured and/or configured to cool a volume of liquid stored in a container through direct contact with a portion of the system which utilizes at least one thermoelectric device.

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Номер записи: 44

15-01-2015 дата публикации

Closed Loop Capacity And Power Management Scheme For Multi Stage Transport Refrigeration System

Номер: US20150013361A1

Автор: John R. Reason, Michael Stockbridge, Raymond L. Senf, Jr.

Принадлежит: Carrier Corp

A unit, such as a transport refrigeration unit 12, may include a plurality of components arranged in multiple stages. At least a portion of the components 18,20 may be arranged in a serial or parallel manner. A position associated with the plurality of components may be selected to control a load on a power source, such as an engine 30. For example, a position for each of the components may be selected so as to maximize a delivery of available power from the power source to the unit. In some embodiments, one or more controllers 32,34 may measure a parameter associated with the power source and select a position for one or more of the components. In some embodiments, an economized refrigeration cycle may be used. Capacity may be staged from a single stage compression cycle or mode to a multistage compression cycle or mode, with a corresponding increase in capacity via subcooling.

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Номер записи: 45

19-01-2017 дата публикации

DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND KITS FOR REGULATING SKIN TEMPERATURE FOR MAMMALS

Номер: US20170014266A1

Автор: Surace Kevin

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A heat transfer system may include a heat transfer machine adapted to thermally couple to an heat transfer pack housed within an heat transfer device and transfer heat from the heat transfer pack using a power supply. The heat transfer device may include a housing and a heat transfer pack. The heat transfer pack may be adapted to thermally couple to the heat transfer machine, transfer heat to the heat transfer machine while thermally coupled to the heat transfer machine, and transfer heat from a mammal's skin when the heat transfer device is in contact with the mammal's skin and uncoupled from the heat transfer machine. 1. A heat transfer system comprising:a heat transfer machine adapted to thermally couple to an heat transfer pack housed within an heat transfer device and transfer heat from the heat transfer pack using a power supply; and ["the housing adapted to house the heat transfer pack and conform to a portion of a mammal's skin; and", "the heat transfer pack, the heat transfer pack being adapted to thermally couple to the heat transfer machine, transfer heat to the heat transfer machine while thermally coupled to the heat transfer machine, and transfer heat from a mammal's skin when the heat transfer device is in contact with the mammal's skin and uncoupled from the heat transfer machine."], 'the heat transfer device comprising2. The heat transfer system of claim 1 , wherein the heat transfer pack is removably attached to the heat transfer device.3. The heat transfer system of claim 1 , wherein the heat transfer machine is adapted to transfer heat to the heat transfer pack and the heat transfer pack is adapted to transfer heat to the mammal's skin4. The heat transfer system of claim 1 , wherein the heat transfer machine comprises:a Peltier device;a metal plate;a heat sink adapted to absorb heat from the Peltier device; anda fan adapted to dissipate heat from the heat sink; anda power supply.5. The heat transfer system of claim 1 , wherein the heat transfer ...

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Номер записи: 46

19-01-2017 дата публикации

HIGH PERFORMANCE TRANSIENT UNIFORM COOLING SOLUTION FOR THERMAL COMPRESSION BONDING PROCESS

Номер: US20170014957A1

Автор: Desai Pranav K., Devasenathipathy Shankar, Dhavaleswarapu Hemanth K., Kostiew George S., Li Zhihua, Petrini Joseph B., Roach Steven B., Saha Sanjoy K., Sauciuc Ioan

Принадлежит: Intel Corporation

Various embodiments of thermal compression bonding transient cooling solutions are described. Those embodiments include a an array of vertically separated micro channels coupled to a heater surface, wherein every outlet micro channel comprises two adjacent inlet micro channel, and wherein an inlet and outlet manifold are coupled to the array of micro channels, and wherein the heater surface and the micro channels are coupled within the same block. 1. An assembly comprising:a cooling block comprising an array of vertical micro channels jets coupled to a heater surface, wherein an outlet micro channel jet of the array is coupled with an adjacent inlet micro channel jet of the array; andan inlet and outlet manifold coupled to the array of vertical micro channel jets, wherein the heater surface and the array of vertical micro channel jets are coupled in the same block material, wherein the heater surface comprises a plurality of micro fins, and wherein a tip of each micro fin is aligned in a center position between adjacent inlet and outlet micro channel jets.2. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein each outlet micro channel jet is coupled with two adjacent micro channel jets.3. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein inlet and outlet micro channel jets are disposed in a staggered configuration.4. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein a bottom portion of each inlet and outlet micro channel jet is chamfered.5. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the vertical micro channel jets comprise vertical individual inlet and outlet nozzles attached to the heater surface.6. The assembly of claim 1 , further comprises a nozzle coupled to the heater claim 1 , and a die coupled to the nozzle claim 1 , wherein the die is on a substrate disposed on a pedestal.7. The assembly of claim 5 , wherein the assembly comprises a portion of a TCB bonding system.8. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein a TEC pad is disposed between the heater surface and the cooling block of the assembly.9. An assembly comprising:a ...

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Номер записи: 47

18-01-2018 дата публикации

VEHICLE WINDOW MOUNTED DISCRETE COOLING ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20180015807A1

Автор: Koo Andrew

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A vehicle window mounted cooling assembly for generating and distributing cooled air in a vehicle which is not running includes an assembly housing having a cooling and distributing electrical system, a mounting system, and a powering system. The cooling and distributing system includes a Peltier cooler, a heat sink, and a fan system, collectively arranged to disperse cooled air in a vehicle and outlet heated air out of a vehicle. The mounting system includes two securing notches which operate to allow the assembly housing to be removably secured in an open vehicle window. The powering system, which includes exterior solar panels, an internal battery, and a controller, allows for selective provision of electricity to the cooling and distributing system components. As such, the vehicle window mounted cooling assembly provides a self-contained, selectively attachable cooling device for a vehicle. 1. A vehicle window mounted cooling assembly attachable to a vehicle window of a target vehicle , comprising: a first securing notch embodied as an indentation within a top portion of the assembly housing to allow at least a portion of a door frame of the vehicle window to fit therewithin, and', 'a second securing notch embodied as an indentation within a bottom portion of the assembly housing to allow at least a portion of the vehicle window to fit therewithin;, 'an assembly housing adapted to be attached to an edge of the vehicle window of the target vehicle such that the assembly housing simultaneously extends into the interior of the target vehicle and to the exterior of the target vehicle, wherein said assembly housing includes at least one integrated power source, the assembly housing comprising;'}a Peltier cooler integral with said assembly housing and connected to said power source, wherein said Peltier cooler includes a first side and a second side;a first heat sink integral with said assembly housing and connected to said power source, wherein said first heat sink ...

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Номер записи: 48

21-01-2016 дата публикации

Systems and methods for operating a thermoelectric module to increase efficiency

Номер: US20160018140A1

Автор: Daniel Barus, Marshall Stanley

Принадлежит: Phononic Devices Inc

Systems and methods for operating a thermoelectric module to increase efficiency are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method of operating a thermoelectric module includes determining a first amount of power that would maximize a coefficient of performance of the thermoelectric module based on one or more system parameters and providing the first amount of power to the thermoelectric module. The method also includes determining that at least one of the one or more system parameters has changed, determining a second amount of power that would maximize the coefficient of performance of the thermoelectric module based on the one or more system parameters, and providing the second amount of power to the thermoelectric module. In some embodiments, adjusting the amount of power provided based on the one or more system parameters increases the efficiency of the thermoelectric module.

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Номер записи: 49

19-01-2017 дата публикации

PROJECTOR AND DRIVING METHOD FOR PROJECTOR

Номер: US20170017144A1

Автор: IZUKAWA Shintaro, KOSAKA Norihito, YAMAGIWA Daisuke

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A projector is provided which includes: a Peltier device having a first surface in contact with an optical component (heat generating component) and a second surface in contact with a heat sink (heat dissipating component); and a Peltier device driving unit as a controller that generates a temperature difference between the two surfaces of the Peltier device by applying a cyclically changing voltage to the Peltier device. The Peltier device driving unit applies to the Peltier device a first voltage in a first of two time periods of a cycle and applies a lower second voltage in the second time period, the first voltage being for transferring heat from the optical component to the heat sink to reduce the temperature of the first surface below that of the second surface, and the second voltage being for preventing the transfer of heat from the second surface to the first surface. 1. A projector , comprising:an optical component including a light source;a display controller that performs display control;a Peltier device in contact with the optical component; anda controller that applies a first voltage to the Peltier device in a first time period of a cycle and applies a second voltage lower than the first voltage to the Peltier device in a second time period of the cycle.2. The projector according to claim 1 , wherein the controller applies a voltage that switches between the first voltage and the second voltage in a stepped manner.3. The projector according to claim 2 , wherein the first time period of the voltage applied by the controller is a variable percentage of the cycle.4. The projector according to claim 2 , wherein a predetermined time period between the first voltage and the second voltage is less than 10% of the cycle.5. The projector according to claim 2 , wherein the second voltage is greater than 0 volts in a first cycle and 0 volts in a second cycle.6. The projector according to claim 5 , wherein the second voltage is 0 volts every ncycle claim 5 , ...

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Номер записи: 50

19-01-2017 дата публикации

Heat exchanger, particularly for a motor vehicle

Номер: US20170018825A1

Автор: Florin MOLDOVAN, Jürgen Grünwald, Manuel Wehowski

Принадлежит: MAHLE International GmbH

The invention relates to a heat exchanger, particularly for a motor vehicle, comprising a first component with a first duct, a second component with a second duct and a thermoelectric element for generating a heat flow, wherein a first fluid of a first fluid circuit can be caused to flow through the first duct to control the temperature of a first external component, wherein a second fluid of a second fluid circuit can be caused to flow through the second duct, which is fluidically separated from the first duct, to control the temperature of a second external component, and wherein the at least one thermoelectric element is arranged between the first and second components, contacting same thermally.

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Номер записи: 51

16-01-2020 дата публикации

Refrigeration apparatus and method

Номер: US20200018193A1

Автор: Paul NEISER

Принадлежит: Individual

Provided is an apparatus and method for transferring or exchanging thermal energy between two thermal reservoirs, for converting energy from thermal energy into another form of energy, or for converting energy from another form of energy into thermal energy. A body force per unit mass generating apparatus can be employed to modify a specific heat capacity of a working material. A work exchange apparatus, such as a compressor expander, can be employed to do work on the working material, or allow the working material to do work on the work exchange apparatus.

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Номер записи: 52

21-01-2021 дата публикации

COMPOSITE WATER-COOLING RADIATOR STRUCTURE

Номер: US20210018229A1

Автор: Lan Wen-Ji

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A composite water-cooling radiator structure includes at least a cooling plate, a cooling chip unit and a vapor chamber. The cooling plate has a first upper surface and a first lower surface; a liquid flowing section, through which a first working liquid flows; and an inlet and an outlet communicating with the liquid flowing section. The cooling chip unit is located beneath the cooling plate and has a cold end and a hot end; and the cold end is in contact with the first lower surface of the cooling plate. The vapor chamber is located beneath the cooling chip unit and has a second upper surface and a second lower surface; and the second upper surface is in contact with the hot end of the cooling chip unit. With the superposed cooling plate, cooling chip unit and vapor chamber, the composite water-cooling radiator structure provides good heat dissipation effect. 1. A composite water-cooling radiator structure , comprising:a cooling plate having a first upper surface and a first lower surface; a liquid flowing section, through which a first working liquid flows; and an inlet and an outlet communicating with the liquid flowing section;a cooling chip unit being located beneath the cooling plate and having a cold end and a hot end; and the cold end being in contact with the first lower surface of the cooling plate; anda vapor chamber being located beneath the cooling chip unit and having a second upper surface and a second lower surface; and the second upper surface being in contact with the hot end of the cooling chip unit.2. The composite water-cooling radiator structure as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first upper surface and the first lower surface are located at two opposite sides of the cooling plate claim 1 , and one of the first upper surface and the first lower surface is formed with a groove claim 1 , in which the liquid flowing section is set.3. The composite water-cooling radiator structure as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the liquid flowing section is a ...

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Номер записи: 53

21-01-2021 дата публикации

COMPRESSOR CHILLER SYSTEMS INCLUDING THERMOELECTRIC MODULES, AND CORRESPONDING CONTROL METHODS

Номер: US20210018230A1

Автор: Hojer Henrik

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According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are disclosed of chiller systems including thermoelectric modules, and corresponding control methods. In an exemplary embodiment, a compressor chiller system generally includes a refrigerant loop having a refrigerant fluid, a compressor connected in the refrigerant loop to compress the refrigerant fluid, and a condenser connected in the refrigerant loop to receive the compressed refrigerant fluid from the compressor and to condense the compressed refrigerant fluid. The system also includes a heat transfer component connected in the refrigerant loop to receive the condensed refrigerant fluid from the condenser, and a coolant loop having a coolant fluid. The heat transfer component is connected in the coolant loop to transfer heat from the coolant fluid to the condensed refrigerant fluid. The system further includes a thermoelectric module connected in the coolant loop. The thermoelectric module is adapted to transfer heat into and/or out of the coolant fluid. 1. A compressor chiller system comprising:a compressor configured to compress a refrigerant fluid; anda thermoelectric module adapted to transfer heat into a coolant fluid for increasing temperature of the coolant fluid and to transfer heat out of the coolant fluid for decreasing the temperature of the coolant fluid, such that the thermoelectric module is operable for controlling the temperature of the coolant fluid, whereby the thermoelectric module is operable for providing additional cooling capacity when a cooling demand of the compressor chiller system exceeds a maximum cooling capacity of the compressor thereby enabling the compressor to run continuously which reduces compressor turn on and turn off events.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the system includes a refrigerant loop having the refrigerant fluid claim 1 , and wherein the compressor is connected in the refrigerant loop.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the system includes a condenser connected ...

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Номер записи: 54

16-01-2020 дата публикации

PLATE-SHAPED MAGNETIC WORK BODY AND MAGNETIC HEAT PUMP DEVICE USING SAME

Номер: US20200018525A1

Автор: BAE Sangchul, TAKEDA Makoto, Uno Takaaki, Yamaguchi Yusuke

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There are provided a magnetic work body capable of being easily laminated and a magnetic heat pump device using the same. A magnetic work body is provided with a plate-shaped body formed of a magnetic work substance, in which a gap forming deformation portion serving as a gap adjusting member in laminating is formed in the plate-shaped body. 1. A plate-shaped magnetic work body comprising:a plate-shaped body formed of a magnetic work substance,wherein a gap forming deformation portion serving as a gap adjusting member in laminating is formed in the plate-shaped body.2. The plate-shaped magnetic work body according to claim 1 ,wherein the gap forming deformation portion contains a plurality of cut and raised pieces individually formed in a width direction and a longitudinal direction of the plate-shaped body, andthe cut and raised pieces are disposed to be aligned in a flowing direction of a heat medium of the plate-shaped body.3. The plate-shaped magnetic work body according to claim 1 ,wherein the gap forming deformation portion contains the cut and raised pieces formed in at least three places of the plate-shaped body.4. The plate-shaped magnetic work body according to claim 1 ,wherein the gap forming deformation portion contains bent portions formed at least along facing sides of the plate-shaped body.5. The plate-shaped magnetic work body according to claim 4 ,wherein the bent portions are formed along a flow passage of a heat medium.6. The plate-shaped magnetic work body according to claim 1 ,wherein the plate-shaped body has a configuration in which two or more of the magnetic work substances different in a temperature zone where a high magnetocaloric effect is exhibited are arranged in one direction in such a manner that the temperature zones become high in order.7. The plate-shaped magnetic work body according to claim 1 ,wherein the magnetic work substance is any one of an Mn-based material and an La-based material.8. The plate-shaped magnetic work body ...

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Номер записи: 55

16-01-2020 дата публикации

HEAT EXCHANGE DEVICE, HEAT EXCHANGE SYSTEM, AND HEAT EXCHANGE METHOD

Номер: US20200020842A1

Автор: ISHIDA Masahiko, IWASAKI Yuma, Kirihara Akihiro

Принадлежит: NEC Corporation

[Problem] To provide a heat exchange device with which efficient electric power generation can be performed while transfer of a heat amount is maintained. [Solution] A heat exchange device comprising a heat exchange section and a magnetic body The heat exchange section includes a first heat transmission interface in contact with a heat source, and a second heat transmission interface in contact with a heat bath having a temperature different from that of the heat source. The magnetic body is interposed between the first heat transmission interface and the second heat transmission interface of the heat exchange section and includes a magnetization component in a direction intersecting a heat flux produced between the first heat transmission interface and the second heat transmission interface

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Номер записи: 56

28-01-2016 дата публикации

High Entropy NiMn-based Magnetic Refrigerant Materials

Номер: US20160025386A1

Автор: Barabash Oleg M., Barabash Rozailya I., Porter Wallace D., Vineyard Edward A., Watkins Thomas R.

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A magnetocaloric alloy composition consists essentially of 20-40 weight % Mn, 6-26 weight % In, 1-5 weight % Si, and 0.3-12 wt. % of at least one other element selected from the group consisting of: Ga, Ge, Ag, Gd, Co, Pd, Sm, V, and Sn, balance Ni. 1. A magnetocaloric alloy composition consisting essentially of 20-40 weight % Mn , 6-26 weight % In , 1-5 weight % Si , and 0.3-12 wt. % of at least one other element selected from the group consisting of: Ga , Ge , Ag , Gd , Co , Pd , Sm , V , and Sn , balance Ni.2. A magnetocaloric alloy composition in accordance with wherein said at least one other element comprises 6 to 9 weight % Ga.3. A magnetocaloric alloy composition in accordance with wherein said at least one other element comprises 0.2 to 1 weight % Ge.4. A magnetocaloric alloy composition in accordance with wherein said at least one other element comprises 7 to 9 weight % Ag.5. A magnetocaloric alloy composition in accordance with wherein said at least one other element comprises 3 to 8 weight % Gd.6. A magnetocaloric alloy composition in accordance with wherein said at least one other element comprises 4 to 5 weight % Co.7. A magnetocaloric alloy composition in accordance with wherein said at least one other element comprises 7 to 9 weight % Pd.8. A magnetocaloric alloy composition in accordance with wherein said at least one other element comprises 6 to 9 weight % Sm.9. A magnetocaloric alloy composition in accordance with wherein said at least one other element comprises 2 to 3 weight % V.10. A magnetocaloric alloy composition in accordance with wherein said at least one other element comprises 10 to 12 weight % Sn.11. A magnetocaloric device comprising at least one magnetocaloric material claim 1 , at least one magnet claim 1 , apparatus for moving said magnetocaloric material into and out of proximity with said magnet claim 1 , and apparatus for transferring heat to and from said magnetocaloric material claim 1 , said magnetocaloric material consisting ...

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Номер записи: 57

28-01-2016 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR APPLIANCES WITH MOVABLE INDIVIDUALLY TEMPERATURE CONTROL BINS

Номер: US20160025388A1

Автор: Wait Keith Wesley

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Refrigerator appliance with movable individually temperature controlled bins are provided. One example refrigerator appliance includes one or more transmitter coils and one or more bins. Each of the one or more bins includes a temperature sensor positioned to read a temperature in a bin storage volume. Each of the one or more bins includes a receiver coil. The receiver coil receives power from one of the one or more transmitter coils through inductive power transfer. Each of the one or more bins includes a thermoelectric heat pump. The thermoelectric heat pump receives power from the receiver coil. The operation of the thermoelectric heat pump is controlled based on the temperature in the bin storage volume read by the temperature sensor, such that the temperature in the bin storage volume is maintained at a setpoint temperature associated with such bin. 1. A refrigerator appliance , comprising:one or more transmitter coils; andone or more bins; a bin body, the bin body defining a bin storage volume;', 'a temperature sensor positioned to read a temperature in the bin storage volume;', 'a receiver coil, wherein the receiver coil receives power from one of the one or more transmitter coils through inductive power transfer; and', 'a thermoelectric heat pump, wherein the thermoelectric heat pump receives power from the receiver coil;', 'wherein the operation of the thermoelectric heat pump is controlled based on the temperature in the bin storage volume read by the temperature sensor, such that the temperature in the bin storage volume is maintained at a setpoint temperature associated with such bin., 'wherein each of the one or more bins comprises2. The refrigerator appliance of claim 1 , wherein the setpoint temperature for each of the one or more bins can be controlled by a user.3. The refrigerator appliance of claim 1 , wherein each of the one or more bins further comprises a potentiometer claim 1 , wherein the potentiometer for each bin is adjustable to adjust the ...

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Номер записи: 58

28-01-2016 дата публикации

THERMO-ELECTRIC HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS

Номер: US20160025389A1

Автор: Ilercil Alp

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The invention is directed to an energy efficient thermoelectric heat pump assembly. The thermoelectric heat pump assembly preferably comprises two to nine thermoelectric unit layers capable of active use of the Peltier effect; and at least one capacitance spacer block suitable for storing heat and providing a delayed thermal reaction time of the assembly. The capacitance spacer block is thermally connected between the thermoelectric unit layers. The present invention further relates to a thermoelectric transport and storage devices for transporting or storing temperature sensitive goods, for example, vaccines, chemicals, biologicals, and other temperature sensitive goods. Preferably the transport or storage devices are configured and provide on-board energy storage for sustaining, for multiple days, at a constant-temperature, with an acceptable temperature variation band. 1. A thermal protection system , relating to thermally protecting temperature-sensitive goods , comprising:a vessel configured to contain the temperature sensitive goods;a stack of at least two thermoelectric unit layers capable of active use of the Peltier effect in thermal conduction with the vessel, each thermoelectric unit layer having a cold side and a hot side;a capacitance spacer block that stores heat and provides a thermal buffer to delay transfer of heat between the stack of at least two thermoelectric unit layers, wherein a first side of the capacitance spacer block is thermally connected to the hot side of a first thermoelectric unit layer and a second side of the capacitance spacer block opposite the first side of the capacitance spacer block is thermally connected to the cold side of a second thermoelectric unit layer, thereby forming a sandwich layer that pumps heat from the first thermoelectric unit layer to the second thermoelectric layer;an energy source operably connected to each of the at least two thermoelectric unit layers, wherein the energy source is suitable to provide a ...

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Номер записи: 59

26-01-2017 дата публикации

THERMAL CONTROL DEVICE AND METHODS OF USE

Номер: US20170023281A1

Автор: Fromm David, Phan Tien, Piccini Matthew

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Thermal control devices adapted to provide improved control and efficiency in temperature cycling are provided herein. Such thermal control device can include a thermoelectric cooler controlled in coordination with another thermal manipulation device to control an opposing face of the thermoelectric cooler and/or a microenvironment. Some such thermal control devices include a first and second thermoelectric cooler separated by a thermal capacitor. The thermal control devices can be configured in a planar configuration with a means for thermally coupling with a planar reaction vessel of a sample analyzer for use in thermal cycling in a polymerase chain reaction of the fluid sample in the reaction vessel. Methods of thermal cycling using such a thermal control devices are also provided. 1. A thermal control device comprising:a first thermoelectric cooler having an active face and a reference face;a second thermoelectric cooler having an active face and a reference face;a thermal interposer disposed between the first and second thermoelectric coolers such that the reference face of the first thermoelectric cooler is thermally coupled with the active face of the second thermoelectric cooler through the thermal interposer; anda controller operatively coupled to each of the first and second thermoelectric coolers, the controller configured to operate the second thermoelectric cooler concurrent with the first thermoelectric cooler so as to increase efficiency of the first thermoelectric cooler as a temperature of the active face of the first thermoelectric cooler changes from an initial temperature to a desired target temperature.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the thermal interposer is a thermal capacitor formed of a layer of a thermally conductive material having higher mass than that of the active and reference faces of the first and second thermoelectric coolers.3. The device of claim 2 , further comprising:a first temperature sensor adapted to sense the temperature ...

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Номер записи: 60

21-01-2021 дата публикации

Thermoelectric Cooling of Consumables in a Plasma Torch

Номер: US20210022235A1

Автор: Raymond Andrew

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A plasma torch that includes an electrode having an exterior surface and a tip having an interior surface spaced apart from and facing the exterior surface of the electrode. A process gas flow channel located being located between the exterior surface of the electrode and the interior surface of the tip. A thermoelectric cooler having a cold plate and a hot plate is disposed between the exterior surface of the electrode and the interior surface of the tip with the cold plate being thermally connected to the exterior surface of the electrode. According to some implementations, electrical power is deliverable to the thermoelectric cooler only up electrical power being supplied to the electrode. 1. A plasma torch assembly comprising a plasma torch that includes:an electrode having an exterior surface;a tip having an interior surface spaced apart from and facing the exterior surface of the electrode;a process gas flow channel located between the exterior surface of the electrode and the interior surface of the tip; anda thermoelectric cooler including a cold plate, a hot plate and dissimilar first and second electrical conductors, the first and second conductors arranged forming an array of alternating first conductors and second conductors that arranged electrically in series and thermally in parallel, the first electrical conductors being attached being attached to an interior surface of the cold plate and the second electrical conductors being attached to an interior surface of the hot plate, when a current passes through pairs of the first and second conductors heat is pumped across the pairs of first and second conductors resulting in a cooling of the cold plate and a heating of the hot plate, the cold plate being electrically non-conductive and having an exterior surface thermally coupled to the exterior surface of the electrode, the hot plate being electrically non-conductive and having an exterior surface facing the interior surface of the tip that at least ...

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Номер записи: 61

28-01-2021 дата публикации

Leg care apparatus

Номер: US20210022564A1

Автор: Hyunsun Yoo, Jaehung Chun, Joogyeom Kim

Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A leg care apparatus includes a main body configured to provide an action space in which a leg is accommodated, a bottom module which is placed on a bottom surface of the main body and in which components for a foot bath are accommodated, and a circulation air suction fan configured to exhaust air within the action space to the outside of the action space and blow the air exhausted to the outside of the action space again to the inside of the action space.

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Номер записи: 62

25-01-2018 дата публикации

SEMICONDUCTOR-BASED AIR CONDITIONING DEVICE

Номер: US20180023823A1

Автор: Chen Chuan-Sheng

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The semiconductor-based air conditioning device includes at least a thermoelectric cooling chip, a cooling circulating member, a heat dissipating member, and a power provisioning and temperature controller. The cooling circulating member is joined to a cold production surface, and the heat dissipating member is joined to a heat production surface, of the thermoelectric cooling chip. Each of the cooling circulating member and the heat dissipating member includes a circulating box, a fan, and an auxiliary conduction device. Each circulating box is covered with fins and surrounding pipes. Each fan is located adjacent to corresponding fins. Each auxiliary conduction device includes an electrical pump. Fluid is stored and circulated in the surrounding pipes of each circulating box. Each electrical pump is configured to pump the fluid in a corresponding circulating box, and fluid is circulated to absorb the cold or heat from the thermoelectric cooling chip. 1. A semiconductor-based air conditioning device , comprising:a power provisioning and temperature controller having input terminals, output terminals, and a main control interface, where the input terminals are electrically connected to a power source, and the main control interface has a power on/off switch, temperature up/down buttons, and a temperature fixing button;at least a thermoelectric cooling chip electrically connected to the output terminals of the power provisioning and temperature controller, where the thermoelectric cooling chip has a cold production surface and a heat production surface opposite to the heat production surface when electricity is conducted through the thermoelectric cooling chip;a cooling circulating member tightly joined to the cold production surface; anda heat dissipating member tightly joined to the heat production surface;wherein each of the cooling circulating member and the heat dissipating member comprises a circulating box, a fan, and an auxiliary conduction device; each ...

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Номер записи: 63

25-01-2018 дата публикации

Caloric heat pump system

Номер: US20180023851A1

Автор: Michael Alexander Benedict, Michael Goodman Schroeder

Принадлежит: Haier US Appliance Solutions Inc

A caloric heat pump system includes a motor and a pair of non-circular gears meshed with each other. A first one of the pair of non-circular gears is coupled to a regenerator housing, and a second one of the pair of non-circular gears is coupled to the motor. The regenerator housing is rotatable with the motor through the pair of non-circular gears.

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Номер записи: 64

25-01-2018 дата публикации

CALORIC HEAT PUMP SYSTEM

Номер: US20180023852A1

Автор: Beers David G., Benedict Michael Alexander, Schork Brian Michael, Schroeder Michael Goodman

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A caloric heat pump system includes a pump is operable to circulate a working fluid through a stage. The pump includes a motor. A cam is coupled to the motor such that the cam is rotatable by the motor. The cam has a non-circular outer profile surface. Each piston of a pair of pistons has a cam follower positioned on the non-circular outer profile surface of the cam. 1. A caloric heat pump system , comprising:a regenerator housing defining a chamber;a stage comprising a caloric material disposed within the chamber; a motor;', 'a cam coupled to the motor such that the cam is rotatable by the motor, the cam having a non-circular outer profile surface; and', 'a pair of pistons positioned opposite each other about the cam, each piston of the pair of pistons having a cam follower positioned on the non-circular outer profile surface of the cam., 'a pump operable to circulate a working fluid through the stage, the pump comprising'}2. The caloric heat pump system of claim 1 , wherein the pair of pistons are positioned orthogonal to each other.3. The caloric heat pump system of claim 1 , wherein the cam followers of the pair of pistons are positioned on the non-circular outer profile surface of the cam such that one of the pair of pistons is at a top dead center position when the other of the pair of pistons is at a bottom dead center position and the one of the pair of pistons is at the bottom dead center position when the other of the pair of pistons is at the top dead center position.4. The caloric heat pump system of claim 1 , wherein the cam followers of the pair of pistons are positioned on the non-circular outer profile surface of the cam such that the pistons of the pair of pistons have a phase difference of one hundred and eighty degrees during operation of the pump.5. The caloric heat pump system of claim 1 , further comprising at least one additional pair of pistons positioned opposite each other about the cam and each having a cam follower positioned on the non- ...

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Номер записи: 65

25-01-2018 дата публикации

CALORIC HEAT PUMP SYSTEM

Номер: US20180023853A1

Автор: Benedict Michael Alexander, Schroeder Michael Goodman

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A caloric heat pump system includes a pair of caps mounted to a regenerator housing. Each cap of the pair of caps defines an inlet and an outlet. The outlet of each cap of the pair of caps is positioned at a chamber of the regenerator housing. The inlet and outlet of each cap of the pair of caps defines an area in a respective plane that is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. The area of the inlet of each cap of the pair of caps is less than the area of the outlet of each cap of the pair of caps. 1. A caloric heat pump system , comprising:a regenerator housing defining a longitudinal direction, the regenerator housing comprising a body that defines a chamber, the regenerator housing extending between a first end portion and a second end portion along the longitudinal direction;a stage comprising a caloric material disposed within the chamber between the first and second end portions of the regenerator housing;a first cap mounted to the regenerator housing at the first end portion of the regenerator housing, the first cap defining an inlet and an outlet, the outlet of the first cap positioned at the chamber, the inlet and outlet of the first cap each defining an area in a respective plane that is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, the area of the inlet of the first cap being less than the area of the outlet of the first cap; anda second cap mounted to the regenerator housing at the second end portion of the regenerator housing, the second cap defining an inlet and an outlet, the outlet of the second cap positioned at the chamber, the inlet and outlet of the second cap each defining an area in a respective plane that is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, the area of the inlet of the second cap being less than the area of the outlet of the second cap.2. The caloric heat pump system of claim 1 , wherein the outlet of the first cap is tapered such that the area of the outlet decreases along the longitudinal direction from the chamber towards ...

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Номер записи: 66

25-01-2018 дата публикации

CALORIC HEAT PUMP SYSTEM

Номер: US20180023854A1

Автор: Beers David G., Benedict Michael Alexander, Schroeder Michael Goodman

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A caloric heat pump system includes a plurality of stages, a plurality of conduits and a plurality of flow restrictors. Each stage includes a caloric material disposed within a respective chamber of a plurality of chambers. Each conduit is coupled to a regenerator housing at a respective one of the plurality of chambers. Each flow restrictor is coupled to the regenerator housing or a respective one of the plurality of conduits. A related method for regulating fluid flow through a plurality of stages of a caloric heat pump is also provided. 1. A caloric heat pump system , comprising:a regenerator housing comprising a plurality of chambers;a plurality of stages, each stage comprising a caloric material disposed within a respective chamber of the plurality of chambers;a plurality of conduits, each conduit coupled to the regenerator housing at a respective one of the plurality of chambers;a pump coupled to the conduits of the plurality of conduits, the pump operable to circulate a working fluid through the conduits of the plurality of conduits and the stages of the plurality of stages; anda plurality of flow restrictors, each flow restrictor coupled to the regenerator housing or a respective one of the plurality of conduits, the flow restrictors of the plurality of flow restrictors configured such that a flow rate of the working fluid through each stage of the plurality of stages is uniform.2. The caloric heat pump system of claim 1 , wherein the flow restrictors of the plurality of flow restrictors comprise at least one of an orifice claim 1 , a needle valve or a pinch valve.3. The caloric heat pump system of claim 1 , wherein the flow restrictors of the plurality of flow restrictors are orifices and are positioned on the regenerator housing.4. The caloric heat pump system of claim 1 , wherein the flow restrictors of the plurality of flow restrictors are needle valves or pinch valves and each flow restrictor is coupled to the respective one of the plurality of conduits ...

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Номер записи: 67

25-01-2018 дата публикации

Linearly-actuated magnetocaloric heat pump

Номер: US20180023855A1

Автор: Brian Michael Schork, David G. Beers, Michael Alexander Benedict, Michael Goodman Schroeder

Принадлежит: Haier US Appliance Solutions Inc

A heat pump includes a magnet assembly which creates a magnetic field, and a regenerator housing which includes a body defining a plurality of chambers, each of the plurality of chambers extending along a transverse direction orthogonal to the vertical direction. The heat pump further includes a plurality of stages, each of the plurality of stages including a magnetocaloric material disposed within one of the plurality of chambers and extending along the transverse direction between a first end and a second end.

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Номер записи: 68

25-01-2018 дата публикации

Linearly-actuated magnetocaloric heat pump

Номер: US20180023856A1

Автор: Brian Michael Schork, David G. Beers, Michael Alexander Benedict, Michael Goodman Schroeder

Принадлежит: Haier US Appliance Solutions Inc

A heat pump includes a magnet assembly which creates a magnetic field, and a regenerator housing which includes a body defining a plurality of chambers, each of the plurality of chambers extending along a transverse direction orthogonal to the vertical direction. The heat pump further includes a plurality of stages, each of the plurality of stages including a magnetocaloric material disposed within one of the plurality of chambers and extending along the transverse direction between a first end and a second end.

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Номер записи: 69

25-01-2018 дата публикации

LINEARLY-ACTUATED MAGNETOCALORIC HEAT PUMP

Номер: US20180023857A1

Автор: Beers David G., Benedict Michael Alexander, Schork Brian Michael, Schroeder Michael Goodman

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A heat pump includes a magnet assembly which creates a magnetic field, and a regenerator housing which includes a body defining a plurality of chambers, each of the plurality of chambers extending along a transverse direction orthogonal to the vertical direction. The heat pump further includes a plurality of stages, each of the plurality of stages including a magnetocaloric material disposed within one of the plurality of chambers and extending along the transverse direction between a first end and a second end. 2. The heat pump of claim 1 , wherein the width along the longitudinal direction of the first magnet and the width along the longitudinal direction of the second magnet are between one time and two times the widths along the longitudinal direction of each of the plurality of stages.3. The heat pump of claim 1 , wherein the width along the longitudinal direction of the first magnet and the width along the longitudinal direction of the second magnet are greater than widths along the longitudinal direction of each of the plurality of stages.4. The heat pump of claim 1 , wherein the regenerator housing is movable relative to the magnet assembly.5. The heat pump of claim 1 , further comprising a support frame claim 1 , wherein the magnet assembly is connected to the support frame.6. The heat pump of claim 5 , wherein the support frame defines an interior space and an exterior space claim 5 , the interior space and the exterior space disposed on opposing sides of the magnet assembly along the longitudinal direction.7. The heat pump of claim 5 , wherein the support frame comprises a C-shaped portion.8. (canceled)9. The heat pump of claim 1 , further comprising a motor in mechanical communication with the one of the regenerator housing or the magnet assembly and configured for moving the one of the regenerator housing or the magnet assembly along the longitudinal direction.10. The heat pump of claim 9 , wherein the motor is in mechanical communication with the ...

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Номер записи: 70

25-01-2018 дата публикации

LINEARLY-ACTUATED MAGNETOCALORIC HEAT PUMP

Номер: US20180023858A1

Автор: Beers David G., Benedict Michael Alexander, Schork Brian Michael, Schroeder Michael Goodman

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A heat pump includes a magnet assembly which creates a magnetic field, and a regenerator housing which includes a body defining a plurality of chambers, each of the plurality of chambers extending along a transverse direction orthogonal to the vertical direction. The heat pump further includes a plurality of stages, each of the plurality of stages including a magnetocaloric material disposed within one of the plurality of chambers and extending along the transverse direction between a first end and a second end. 1. A heat pump , comprising:a magnet assembly, the magnet assembly creating a magnetic field;a regenerator housing, the regenerator housing comprising a body defining a plurality of chambers, each of the plurality of chambers extending along a transverse direction orthogonal to the vertical direction, the plurality of chambers comprising a plurality of first chambers and at least one second chamber, the first and second chambers disposed in an alternating arrangement along a longitudinal direction orthogonal to the vertical direction and the transverse direction;a plurality of stages, each of the plurality of stages comprising a magnetocaloric material disposed within a respective one of the plurality of first chambers and extending along the transverse direction between a first end and a second end of each stage; andan insulative material disposed within the at least one of the at least one second chamber,wherein one of the regenerator housing or the magnet assembly is linearly movable relative to the other of the regenerator housing or the magnet assembly along the longitudinal direction between a first position and a second position and wherein in the first position along the longitudinal direction the regenerator housing is positioned such that a first stage of the plurality of stages is within the magnetic field and a second stage of the plurality of stages is out of the magnetic field, and wherein in the second position along the longitudinal direction ...

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Номер записи: 71

25-01-2018 дата публикации

LINEARLY-ACTUATED MAGNETOCALORIC HEAT PUMP

Номер: US20180023859A1

Автор: Beers David G., Benedict Michael Alexander, Schork Brian Michael, Schroeder Michael Goodman

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A heat pump includes a magnet assembly which creates a magnetic field, and a regenerator housing which includes a body defining a plurality of chambers, each of the plurality of chambers extending along a transverse direction orthogonal to the vertical direction. The heat pump further includes a plurality of stages, each of the plurality of stages including a magnetocaloric material disposed within one of the plurality of chambers and extending along the transverse direction between a first end and a second end. 1. A heat pump , comprising:a magnet assembly, the magnet assembly creating a magnetic field;a regenerator housing, the regenerator housing comprising a body defining a plurality of chambers, each of the plurality of chambers extending along a transverse direction orthogonal to the vertical direction, the plurality of chambers distributed within the regenerator housing along a longitudinal direction orthogonal to the vertical direction and the transverse direction, each chamber of the plurality of chambers separate from the other chambers of the plurality of chambers within the regenerator housing;a plurality of stages, each of the plurality of stages comprising a magnetocaloric material disposed within a respective one of the plurality of chambers and extending along the transverse direction between a first end and a second end of each stage,wherein one of the regenerator housing or the magnet assembly is linearly movable relative to the other of the regenerator housing or the magnet assembly along the longitudinal direction between a first position and a second position, and wherein in the first position along the longitudinal direction the regenerator housing is positioned such that a first stage of the plurality of stages is within the magnetic field and a second stage of the plurality of stages is out of the magnetic field, and wherein in the second position along the longitudinal direction the regenerator housing is positioned such that the first stage ...

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Номер записи: 72

25-01-2018 дата публикации

LINEARLY-ACTUATED MAGNETOCALORIC HEAT PUMP

Номер: US20180023860A1

Автор: Beers David G., Benedict Michael Alexander, Schork Brian Michael, Schroeder Michael Goodman

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A heat pump includes a magnet assembly which creates a magnetic field, and a regenerator housing which includes a body defining a plurality of chambers, each of the plurality of chambers extending along a transverse direction orthogonal to the vertical direction. The heat pump further includes a plurality of stages, each of the plurality of stages including a magnetocaloric material disposed within one of the plurality of chambers and extending along the transverse direction between a first end and a second end. 1. A heat pump , comprising:a magnet assembly, the magnet assembly creating a magnetic field, the magnet assembly comprising a first magnet and a second magnet, the first magnet and the second magnet spaced apart along a vertical direction such that a gap is defined between the first magnet and the second magnet and the magnetic field is created in the gap;a regenerator housing positioned within the gap, the regenerator housing comprising a body defining a plurality of chambers, each of the plurality of chambers extending along a transverse direction orthogonal to the vertical direction;a plurality of stages, each of the plurality of stages comprising a magnetocaloric material disposed within a respective one of the plurality of chambers and extending along the transverse direction between a first end and a second end of each stage; anda bearing assembly, wherein the regenerator housing is a component of the bearing assembly, the bearing assembly connected to the magnet assembly, the bearing assembly comprising a pair of inner races, a pair of outer races and a plurality of bearings, the pair of inner races formed by an outer surface of the regenerator housing, each of the pair of outer races attached to a respective one of the first magnet and the second magnet, bearings of the plurality of bearings disposed between each outer race of the pair of outer races and a respective inner race of the pair of inner races,wherein one of the regenerator housing or the ...

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Номер записи: 73

25-01-2018 дата публикации

Linearly-actuated magnetocaloric heat pump

Номер: US20180023861A1

Автор: Michael Alexander Benedict, Michael Goodman Schroeder

Принадлежит: Haier US Appliance Solutions Inc

A heat pump includes a magnet assembly which creates a magnetic field, and a regenerator housing which includes a body defining a plurality of chambers, each of the plurality of chambers extending along a transverse direction orthogonal to the vertical direction. The heat pump further includes a plurality of stages, each of the plurality of stages including a magnetocaloric material disposed within one of the plurality of chambers and extending along the transverse direction between a first end and a second end.

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Номер записи: 74

25-01-2018 дата публикации

LINEARLY-ACTUATED MAGNETOCALORIC HEAT PUMP

Номер: US20180023862A1

Автор: Beers David G., Benedict Michael Alexander, Schork Brian Michael, Schroeder Michael Goodman

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A heat pump includes a magnet assembly which creates a magnetic field, and a regenerator housing which includes a body defining a plurality of chambers, each of the plurality of chambers extending along a transverse direction orthogonal to the vertical direction. The heat pump further includes a plurality of stages, each of the plurality of stages including a magnetocaloric material disposed within one of the plurality of chambers and extending along the transverse direction between a first end and a second end. 1. A heat pump , comprising:a magnet assembly, the magnet assembly creating a magnetic field;a regenerator housing, the regenerator housing comprising a body defining a plurality of chambers, each of the plurality of chambers extending along a transverse direction orthogonal to the vertical direction;a plurality of stages, each of the plurality of stages comprising a magnetocaloric material disposed within one of the plurality of chambers and extending along the transverse direction between a first end and a second end; anda plurality of flexible lines in fluid communication with each of the plurality of stages,wherein the regenerator housing is movable relative to the magnet assembly along a longitudinal direction orthogonal to the vertical direction and the transverse direction,2. The heat pump of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of flexible lines is formed from one of a polyurethane claim 1 , a rubber claim 1 , or a polyvinyl chloride.3. The heat pump of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of flexible lines has a minimum bend radius of less than or equal to 2 inches.4. The heat pump of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of flexible lines has a burst pressure rating of greater than or equal to 50 pounds per square inch.5. The heat pump of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of flexible lines has an outer diameter of less than or equal to 0.5 inches.6. The heat pump of claim 1 , wherein in a first position along the longitudinal ...

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Номер записи: 75

25-01-2018 дата публикации

LINEARLY-ACTUATED MAGNETOCALORIC HEAT PUMP

Номер: US20180023863A1

Автор: Beers David G., Benedict Michael Alexander, Schork Brian Michael, Schroeder Michael Goodman

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A heat pump includes a magnet assembly which creates a magnetic field, and a regenerator housing which includes a body defining a plurality of chambers, each of the plurality of chambers extending along a transverse direction orthogonal to the vertical direction. The heat pump further includes a plurality of stages, each of the plurality of stages including a magnetocaloric material disposed within one of the plurality of chambers and extending along the transverse direction between a first end and a second end. 1. A heat pump , comprising:a magnet assembly, the magnet assembly creating a magnetic field;a regenerator housing, the regenerator housing comprising a body defining a plurality of chambers, each of the plurality of chambers extending along a transverse direction orthogonal to the vertical direction;a plurality of stages, each of the plurality of stages comprising a magnetocaloric material disposed within one of the plurality of chambers and extending along the transverse direction between a first end and a second end; anda plurality of lines in fluid communication with each of the plurality of stages, each of the plurality of lines comprising an inner sleeve and an outer sleeve, the inner sleeve at least partially disposed within the outer sleeve,wherein one of the regenerator housing or the magnet assembly is movable relative to the other of the regenerator housing or the magnet assembly along a longitudinal direction orthogonal to the vertical direction and the transverse direction, andwherein one of the inner sleeve or the outer sleeve of each of the plurality of lines is movable relative to the other of the inner sleeve or the outer sleeve of that line during movement of the one of the regenerator housing or the magnet assembly.2. The heat pump of claim 1 , wherein the regenerator housing is movable relative to the magnet assembly.3. The heat pump of claim 1 , wherein the inner sleeve of each of the plurality of lines is movable relative to the outer ...

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Номер записи: 76

25-01-2018 дата публикации

BENT PIPE AND SEMICONDUCTOR REFRIGERATION REFRIGERATOR WITH BENT PIPE

Номер: US20180023864A1

Автор: JI LISHENG, Li Chunyang, Li Peng, LIU JIANRU, QI FEIFEI, TAO HAIBO, WANG Dingyuan, Yu Dong

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The present invention provides a bent pipe for a fluid to flow therein, which comprises: a plurality of bent portions; a plurality of connecting pipe sections, each connecting two adjacent bent portions; and a retention member, which is successively fixed at different locations along the length thereof to the bent portions on the same side of the bent pipe. In addition, the present invention further provides a semiconductor refrigerator having the bent pipe. Since the bent pipe and the semiconductor refrigerator of the present invention have a retention member, at least some of the pipe sections of the bent pipe can be kept in the bent shape such that the bending angle of the bent pipe is kept constant and thus the refrigerant in the semiconductor refrigerator can flow reliably in the bent pipe and can be effectively evaporated or condensed. 1. A bent pipe for a fluid to flow therein , comprising:a plurality of bent portions;a plurality of connecting pipe sections, each connecting two adjacent bent portions; anda retention member, which is successively fixed at different locations along the length thereof to the bent portions on the same side of the bent pipe.2. The bent pipe according to claim 1 , characterized in thateach of the connecting pipe sections is a straight pipe.3. The bent pipe according to claim 1 , characterized in thatone end of the bent pipe is an open end and the other end is a closed end.4. The bent pipe according to claim 1 , characterized by further comprising:a further retention member, which is successively fixed at different locations along the length thereof to the bent portions on the other side of the bent pipe.5. The bent pipe according to claim 4 , characterized in thatthe retention member and the further retention member are arranged parallel to each other.6. The bent pipe according to claim 1 , characterized in thatthe retention member is a retention slat or a drawstring.7. The bent pipe according to claim 1 , characterized in thatthe ...

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Номер записи: 77

25-01-2018 дата публикации

Thermo-electric heat pump systems

Номер: US20180023865A1

Автор: Alp Ilercil

Принадлежит: Ambassador Asset Management LP

The disclosure is directed to an energy efficient thermal protection assembly. The thermal protection assembly can comprise three or more thermoelectric unit layers capable of active use of the Peltier effect; and at least one capacitance spacer block suitable for storing heat and providing a delayed thermal reaction time of the assembly. The capacitance spacer block is thermally connected between the thermoelectric unit layers. The present disclosure further relates to a thermoelectric transport and storage devices for transporting or storing temperature sensitive goods, for example, vaccines, chemicals, biologicals, and other temperature sensitive goods. The transport or storage device can be configured and provide on-board energy storage for sustaining, for multiple days, at a constant-temperature, with an acceptable temperature variation band.

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Номер записи: 78

10-02-2022 дата публикации

HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM WITH PRIMARY AND SECONDARY HEAT TRANSFER LOOPS

Номер: US20220042723A1

Автор: Kester Douglas A.

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The present disclosure relates to a heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system. The system includes a primary heat transfer loop configured to be disposed at least partially outside of a building, and the primary heat transfer loop includes a heat exchanger, a compressor configured to compress a refrigerant, where the refrigerant is reactive, a condenser configured to receive and condense the refrigerant, and an expansion device configured to reduce a temperature of the refrigerant. The system further includes a secondary heat transfer loop configured to circulate a two-phase fluid at least partially inside the building, wherein the two-phase fluid is less reactive than the refrigerant. The secondary heat transfer loop includes the heat exchanger, where the heat exchanger is configured to transfer energy from the two-phase fluid circulating in the secondary heat transfer loop to the refrigerant, and an evaporator configured to evaporate the two-phase fluid by exchanging energy with an air supply stream flowing across the evaporator. 120-. (canceled)21. A heating , ventilation , and air conditioning (HVAC) system , comprising: a heat exchanger; and', 'a compressor configured to direct a first heat transfer fluid along the primary heat transfer loop and through the heat exchanger;, 'a primary heat transfer loop, comprising the heat exchanger; and', 'a pump configured to direct a second heat transfer fluid along the secondary heat transfer loop and through the heat exchanger; and, 'a secondary heat transfer loop, comprisinga controller configured to receive feedback indicative of a first pressure of the first heat transfer fluid in the primary heat transfer loop, receive additional feedback indicative of a second pressure of the second heat transfer fluid in the secondary heat transfer loop, and adjust operation of the compressor, the pump, or both, based on the feedback and the additional feedback.22. The HVAC system of claim 21 , wherein the controller is ...

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Номер записи: 79

10-02-2022 дата публикации

Refrigerator control method

Номер: US20220042739A1

Автор: Hoyoun Lee, Hyoungkeun LIM, Junghun Lee, Seokjun YUN

Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

In a refrigerator control method according to an embodiment of the present invention, an operation corresponding to a deep-freezing chamber load, in which both a refrigeration chamber valve and a freezer chamber valve are opened, is performed when a deep-freezing chamber mode is turned on and the input condition of the operation corresponding to a deep-freezing chamber load is satisfied.

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Номер записи: 80

29-01-2015 дата публикации

COOLING DEVICE INCLUDING AN ELECTROCALORIC COMPOSITE

Номер: US20150027132A1

Автор: CHENG Ailan, ZHANG Qiming

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Cooling devices, heat pumps, and climate controlling devices employing an electrocaloric composite of high thermal conductivity and significant electrocaloric effect are disclosed. The electrocaloric composites include a combination of one or more EC-fluoropolymers and their blends with one or more electric-insulating fillers of high thermal conductivity. 1. A cooling device comprising a high thermal conductivity electrocaloric (EC) composite as the refrigerant , wherein the high thermal conductivity electrocaloric composite can cycle through a temperature increase and decrease.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the high thermal conductivity EC composite has a thermal conductivity claim 1 , along one direction claim 1 , higher than 0.5 W/mK in the temperature range from 0° C. to 50° C.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the high thermal conductivity EC composite has a thermal conductivity claim 1 , along one direction claim 1 , higher than 1 W/mK in the temperature range from 0° C. to 50° C.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the high thermal conductivity EC composite has a thermal conductivity claim 1 , along one direction claim 1 , higher than 1 W/mK in the temperature range from −20° C. to 70° C.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the high thermal conductivity EC composite comprises one or more EC fluoropolymers having a significant electrocaloric effect in combination with one or more fillers claim 1 , wherein the one or more fillers are electrically insulating and have high thermal conductivity.6. The device of claim 5 , wherein the one or more EC fluoropolymers include a fluoropolymer made from vinylidene fluoride (VDF) based polymers which contain at least one additional fluoro-monomer including trifluoroethylene (TrFE) claim 5 , chlorofluoroethylene (CFE) claim 5 , chlorodifluoroethylene (CDFE) claim 5 , chlorotrifluoroethylene (CTFE) claim 5 , tetrafluoroethylene (TFE) claim 5 , hexafluoropropylene (HFP) claim 5 , hexafluoroethylene (HFE) claim 5 , vinylidene ...

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Номер записи: 81

29-01-2015 дата публикации

VARIABLE HEAT PUMP USING MAGNETO CALORIC MATERIALS

Номер: US20150027133A1

Автор: Benedict Michael Alexander

Принадлежит: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

A heat pump system is provided that uses multiple stages of MCMs with different Curie temperature ranges. An adjustable fluid flow path is used whereby the number of stages through which a heat transfer fluid passes can be varied depending upon e.g., the amount of heating or cooling desired. In certain embodiments, a magnetic field used to activate the MCMs can be manipulated so that the number of stages of MCMs that are activated also be adjusted. These and other features can improve the operating efficiency of the heat pump.

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Номер записи: 82

24-01-2019 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR APPLIANCE WITH A CALORIC HEAT PUMP

Номер: US20190024952A1

Автор: Benedict Michael Alexander, Schroeder Michael Goodman

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A refrigerator appliance includes a fresh food working fluid circuit and a freezer working fluid circuit. The fresh food working fluid circuit couples a fresh food cold side heat exchanger and a first chamber of a regenerator housing such that a first working fluid is flowable between the fresh food cold side heat exchanger and the first chamber. The freezer working fluid circuit couples the freezer cold side heat exchanger and a second chamber of the regenerator housing such that a second working fluid is flowable between the freezer cold side heat exchanger and the second chamber. A liquid-to-liquid heat exchanger connects the fresh food working fluid circuit and the freezer working fluid circuit for heat transfer between the first and second working fluid. A freezing temperature of the first working fluid is greater than a freezing temperature of the second working fluid. 1. A refrigerator appliance , comprising:a cabinet defining a fresh food chamber and a freezer chamber;a hot side heat exchanger positioned outside of the fresh food chamber and the freezer chamber of the cabinet;a fresh food cold side heat exchanger positioned within the cabinet at the fresh food chamber, the fresh food chamber chillable with air from the fresh food cold side heat exchanger;a freezer cold side heat exchanger positioned within the cabinet at the freezer chamber, the freezer chamber chillable with air from the freezer cold side heat exchanger;a regenerator housing having a first chamber and a second chamber, the first and second chambers separate from each other within the regenerator housing;a caloric material disposed within the regenerator housing, the caloric material having a first portion and a second portion, the first portion of the caloric material disposed within the first chamber, the second portion of the caloric material disposed within the second chamber;a fresh food working fluid circuit coupling the fresh food cold side heat exchanger and the first chamber such ...

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Номер записи: 83

23-01-2020 дата публикации

MAGNETO-CALORIC THERMAL DIODE ASSEMBLY WITH A HEAT TRANSFER FLUID CIRCUIT

Номер: US20200025422A1

Автор: Schroeder Michael Goodman

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A magneto-caloric thermal diode assembly includes a magneto-caloric cylinder. A plurality of thermal stages is stacked along an axial direction between a cold side and a hot side. A hot side heat exchanger is positioned at the hot side of the plurality of thermal stages. The hot side heat exchanger includes a plurality of pins or plates for rejecting heat to ambient air about the hot side heat exchanger. A cold side heat exchanger is positioned at the cold side of the plurality of thermal stages. A heat transfer fluid is flowable through the cold side heat exchanger. The cold side heat exchanger is configured such that the heat transfer fluid rejects heat to the cold side of the plurality of thermal stages when the heat transfer fluid flows through the cold side heat exchanger. 1. A magneto-caloric thermal diode assembly , comprising:a magneto-caloric cylinder;a plurality of thermal stages stacked along an axial direction between a cold side and a hot side, each of the plurality of thermal stages comprises a plurality of magnets and a non-magnetic ring, the plurality of magnets distributed along a circumferential direction within the non-magnetic ring in each of the plurality of thermal stages, the plurality of thermal stages and the magneto-caloric cylinder configured for relative rotation between the plurality of thermal stages and the magneto-caloric cylinder; anda hot side heat exchanger positioned at the hot side of the plurality of thermal stages, the hot side heat exchanger comprising a plurality of pins or plates for rejecting heat to ambient air about the hot side heat exchanger; anda cold side heat exchanger positioned at the cold side of the plurality of thermal stages, a heat transfer fluid flowable through the cold side heat exchanger, the cold side heat exchanger configured such that the heat transfer fluid rejects heat to the cold side of the plurality of thermal stages when the heat transfer fluid flows through the cold side heat exchanger.2. The ...

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Номер записи: 84

23-01-2020 дата публикации

MAGNETO-CALORIC THERMAL DIODE ASSEMBLY WITH A ROTATING HEAT EXCHANGER

Номер: US20200025423A1

Автор: Schroeder Michael Goodman

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A magneto-caloric thermal diode assembly includes a magneto-caloric cylinder. A plurality of thermal stages is stacked along an axial direction between a cold side and a hot side. A heat exchanger includes a cylindrical stator positioned at and in thermal communication with the cold side or the hot side of the plurality of thermal stages. A cylindrical rotor is spaced from the cylindrical stator by a cylindrical gap. The cylindrical rotor is configured to rotate relative to the cylindrical stator about a rotation axis. A shearing liquid zone is defined between a surface of the cylindrical stator that faces the cylindrical gap and a surface of the cylindrical rotor that faces the cylindrical gap when the cylindrical gap is filled with a liquid. 1. A magneto-caloric thermal diode assembly , comprising:a magneto-caloric cylinder;a plurality of thermal stages stacked along an axial direction between a cold side and a hot side, each of the plurality of thermal stages comprises a plurality of magnets and a non-magnetic ring, the plurality of magnets distributed along a circumferential direction within the non-magnetic ring in each of the plurality of thermal stages, the plurality of thermal stages and the magneto-caloric cylinder configured for relative rotation between the plurality of thermal stages and the magneto-caloric cylinder; and a cylindrical stator positioned at and in thermal communication with the cold side or the hot side of the plurality of thermal stages;', 'a cylindrical rotor spaced from the cylindrical stator by a cylindrical gap, the cylindrical rotor configured to rotate relative to the cylindrical stator about a rotation axis;', 'wherein a shearing liquid zone is defined between a surface of the cylindrical stator that faces the cylindrical gap and a surface of the cylindrical rotor that faces the cylindrical gap when the cylindrical gap is filled with a liquid., 'a heat exchanger comprising'}2. The magneto-caloric thermal diode assembly of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 85

23-01-2020 дата публикации

HEATING AND COOLING TECHNOLOGIES INCLUDING TEMPERATURE REGULATING PAD WRAP AND TECHNOLOGIES WITH LIQUID SYSTEM

Номер: US20200025424A1

Автор: Cauchy Charles J

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A heating and cooling device is disclosed comprising at least one integral low voltage heating and cooling source and an efficient flexible heat distribution means having a thermal conductivity of from 375 to 4000 W/mK for distributing the heat and cool across a surface. Further aspects include thermal interface compounds to provide full thermal contact as well as the use of a phase change material to provide a long lasting heating and/or cooling effect without the use of external electrical input. Preferred applications include automotive and furniture seating heating and cooling, along with outdoor garments having distributed heating and cooling effects. Additional aspects include a thermal pad wrap and a thermally conductive liquid system for heat/cool distribution. 1. A heating and cooling device , comprising:at least one integral low voltage heating and cooling source; anda flexible heat distribution means having a thermal conductivity of from 375 to 4000 W/mK for distributing the heat and cool across a surface.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein said heating and cooling source is a thermoelectric device.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein said thermoelectric device is a bismuth telluride thermoelectric device.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein said heating and cooling source operates efficiently from 10 to 16 VDC.5. The device of claim 2 , wherein the thermoelectric device is a 127 couple bismuth telluride based device.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the flexible heat distribution means includes thermally conductive materials such as thermally conductive polymers claim 1 , carbon based conductive materials including carbon fiber fabric and graphite fabrics claim 1 , and combinations thereof.7. The device of claim 1 , wherein the flexible heat distribution means includes graphene sheets and strips.8. The device of claim 1 , wherein the flexible heat distribution means includes sheets or strips made of graphene including graphene nanoplatelets claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 86

28-01-2021 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING A TEMPERATURE GRADIENT

Номер: US20210025625A1

Автор: BÖHM Gerald, HIRSCHMANNER Rudolf, MAIERHOFER Siegfried

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Apparatus and method for establishing a temperature gradient, comprising at least one gas-tight working space having a first boundary layer that is connected to a first electrode and a second boundary layer that is connected to a second electrode, wherein when an electric voltage is applied between the first electrode and the second electrode in the working space, an electric field can be produced between the first boundary surface and the second boundary surface, and wherein a distance between the first boundary surface and the second boundary surface is less than 5000 nm, wherein the first boundary surface comprises at least one field-enhancement device, in particular a peak, so that if an electric voltage is applied to the electrodes, a field strength of the electric field in a region of the field-enhancement device is greater than an average field strength of the electric field in the working space. 1. An apparatus for establishing a temperature gradient , comprising at least one gas-tight working space having a first boundary layer that is connected to a first electrode and a second boundary layer that is connected to a second electrode , wherein when an electric voltage is applied between the first electrode and the second electrode in the working space , an electric field can be produced between the first boundary surface and the second boundary surface , and wherein a distance between the first boundary surface and the second boundary surface is less than 5000 nm , wherein the first boundary surface comprises at least one field-enhancement device , in particular a peak , so that if an electric voltage is applied to the electrodes , a field strength of the electric field in a region of the field-enhancement device is greater than an average field strength of the electric field in the working space.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein an electric field strength at the field-enhancement device is greater than an average electric field strength in the ...

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Номер записи: 87

28-01-2021 дата публикации

ELECTROSTATICALLY ACTUATED DEVICE

Номер: US20210025626A1

Автор: Ma Rujun, Pei Qibing, Zhang Ziyang

Принадлежит: The Regents of the University of California

In an embodiment of the invention, the device comprises a bottom electrode on a substrate and a top electrode on a substrate separated by a fixed distance from each other. Semi-insulator layers with proper electrical conductivity are attached to the bottom and top electrodes. Disposed between the substrates is a flexible S-shaped polymer stack having electrode layers with one end of the stack attached to the top substrate and the other end in contact with the bottom substrate. When a voltage is applied between the stack and the electrode layer on the bottom substrate, the stack is induced by electrostatic force to deflect in a rolling wave-like motion. 1. An actuator device driven by electrostatic forces , comprising:a substrate having a smooth surface;a substrate electrode forming a layer on the smooth surface; a flexible electrode layer,', 'a fixed portion attached to an underlying surface of the substrate, and', 'a movable portion that is movable with respect to the substrate electrode; and, 'a flexible membrane overlaying the substrate electrode, the flexible membrane including{'sup': 7', '13, 'a semi-insulator separating the substrate electrode from the flexible electrode layer and having a bulk electrical resistivity greater than 10Ωcm but less than 10Ωcm.'}2. The actuator device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a second substrate having a second smooth surface;a second substrate electrode forming a second layer on the second smooth surface; a second fixed portion attached to a second underlying surface of the second substrate, and', 'the movable portion that is movable with respect to the substrate electrode and the second substrate electrode; and, 'the flexible membrane overlaying the substrate electrode or the second substrate electrode depending on a voltage differential applied between the second substrate electrode, the substrate electrode, and the flexible electrode layer, the flexible membrane further comprising{'sup': 7', '13, 'a second semi- ...

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Номер записи: 88

28-01-2021 дата публикации

PORTABLE COOLER

Номер: US20210025634A1

Автор: Alexander Clayton, Emmert Jacob William, Gurney Paul Thomas, Leith Daren John, Mulinti Rahul, Timperi Mikko Juhani, Wakeham Christopher Thomas

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A portable cooler container is provided. The temperature control system cools a chamber of the container to transport temperature sensitive contents via the container. An electronic display screen on one of the lid and the container body selectively displays an electronic shipping label for the portable cooler container. 1. A portable cooler container system , comprising:a double-walled vacuum insulated container body having a chamber configured to receive and hold one or more perishable goods;a lid hingedly coupleable or removably coupleable to the container body to access the chamber; and one or more batteries, and', 'circuitry configured to wirelessly communicate via a cell radio with a cloud-based data storage system or a remote electronic device; and, 'an electronic system of the container body, comprising'}an electronic display screen on one of the lid and the container body configured to selectively display an electronic shipping label for the portable cooler container.2. The portable cooler container system of claim 1 , further comprising one or more volumes of a phase change material or thermal mass to cool the one or more perishable goods.3. The portable cooler container system of claim 2 , wherein the one or more volumes of phase change material or thermal mass are removably disposed in the chamber.4. The portable cooler container system of claim 2 , wherein the one or more volumes of phase change material or thermal mass are disposed at least partially about the chamber.5. The portable cooler container system of claim 4 , wherein the one or more volumes of phase change material or thermal mass define at least a portion of one or both of a circumferential sidewall and a base wall of the chamber.6. The portable cooler container of claim 5 , wherein the one or more volumes of phase change material or thermal mass are disposed between the chamber and a double-walled structure having a gap under vacuum between two walls of the double-walled structure.7. The ...

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Номер записи: 89

28-01-2021 дата публикации

PORTABLE COOLER WITH ACTIVE TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Номер: US20210025636A1

Автор: Alexander Clayton, Baumann Frank Victor, Emmert Jacob William, Koch Joseph Lyle, Leith Daren John, Lin Clifton Texas, Roknaldin Farzam, Stabb Mark Channing, Timperi Mikko Juhani, Wakeham Christopher Thomas

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A portable cooler container with active temperature control system is provided. The active temperature control system is operated to heat or cool a chamber of a vessel to approach a temperature set point suitable for a medication stored in the cooler container. 1. A portable cooler container with active temperature control , comprising:a container body having a vacuum insulated chamber configured to receive and hold one or more perishable goods;a lid removably coupleable or hingedly coupleable to the container body to access the chamber; and one or more thermoelectric elements in thermal communication with an inner wall surface of the vacuum insulated chamber and operable to actively heat or cool at least a portion of the chamber, and', 'circuitry configured to control an operation of the one or more thermoelectric elements to heat or cool at least a portion of the vacuum insulated chamber to a predetermined temperature or temperature range; and, 'a temperature control system at least partially disposed in the container body between an outer container wall and the vacuum insulated chamber, the temperature control system comprising'}an electronic display screen configured to selectively display shipping information for the portable cooler container.2. The portable cooler container of claim 1 , further comprising a button or touch screen manually actuatable by a user to automatically switch sender information and recipient information on the display screen to facilitate return of the portable cooler container to a sender.3. The portable cooler container of claim 2 , further comprising one or more temperature sensors configured to sense a temperature in the vacuum insulated chamber and one or more GPS sensors configured to sense a location of the container claim 2 , the one or more temperature sensors and one or more GPS sensors configured to communicate the sensed temperature data and location data to the circuitry claim 2 , the circuitry configured to one or more of: ...

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Номер записи: 90

02-02-2017 дата публикации

Field-active direct contact regenerator

Номер: US20170030611A1

Автор: Joseph V. Mantese, Slade R. Culp, Subramanyaravi Annapragada, Thomas D. Radcliff

Принадлежит: United Technologies Corp, United Technologies Research Center

Embodiments are directed to a heat pump element comprising: a thin-film polymer or ceramic material within a range of 0.1 microns-100 microns thickness, and electrodes coupled to both sides of the thin-film material to form an electroded active thin-film material, wherein the thin-film material is separated by, and in intimate contact with, a heat transfer fluid in channels within a range of 10 microns-10 millimeters thickness, in which the fluid is capable of being translated back and forth through the element by an imposed pressure field.

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Номер записи: 91

02-02-2017 дата публикации

THERMO-ELECTRIC HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS

Номер: US20170030613A1

Автор: Ilercil Alp

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The invention is directed to an energy efficient thermoelectric heat pump assembly. The thermoelectric heat pump assembly preferably comprises two to nine thermoelectric unit layers capable of active use of the Peltier effect; and at least one capacitance spacer block suitable for storing heat and providing a delayed thermal reaction time of the assembly. The capacitance spacer block is thermally connected between the thermoelectric unit layers. The present invention further relates to a thermoelectric transport and storage devices for transporting or storing temperature sensitive goods, for example, vaccines, chemicals, biologicals, and other temperature sensitive goods. Preferably the transport or storage devices are configured and provide on-board energy storage for sustaining, for multiple days, at a constant-temperature, with an acceptable temperature variation band. 1. A thermal protection system , relating to thermally protecting temperature-sensitive goods , comprising:a vessel configured to contain the temperature sensitive goods;a stack of at least two thermoelectric unit layers capable of active use of the Peltier effect in thermal conduction with the vessel, each thermoelectric unit layer having a cold side and a hot side;a capacitance spacer block that stores heat and provides a thermal buffer to delay transfer of heat between the stack of at least two thermoelectric unit layers, wherein a first side of the capacitance spacer block is thermally connected to the hot side of a first thermoelectric unit layer and a second side of the capacitance spacer block opposite the first side of the capacitance spacer block is thermally connected to the cold side of a second thermoelectric unit layer, thereby forming a sandwich layer that pumps heat from the first thermoelectric unit layer to the second thermoelectric layer;an energy source operably connected to each of the at least two thermoelectric unit layers, wherein the energy source is suitable to provide a ...

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Номер записи: 92

01-02-2018 дата публикации

THERMOELECTRIC HEAT PUMP SYSTEM

Номер: US20180031285A1

Автор: Thomas Peter M., Thomas Stephen M.

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A single or multi stage liquid loop thermoelectric heat pump system for cooling and/or heating is disclosed that can achieve higher delta temperature and COP then previous thermoelectric heat pump systems. 1. A thermoelectric heat pump system operable in a cooling and/or heating mode , comprising:a thermoelectric apparatus;a liquid heat exchanger block apparatus thermally coupled to a first side of the thermoelectric apparatus, the liquid heat exchanger block apparatus including at least one passage for flow of a heat transfer liquid therethrough;a radiator for rejecting heat from the heat transfer fluid when the thermoelectric pump system operates in a cooling mode and absorbing heat in the heat transfer fluid when the thermoelectric pump system operates in a heating mode;a convective fan associated with the radiator for increasing the heat transfer coefficient of the radiator; anda conduit system coupling the liquid heat exchanger block apparatus and the radiator for circulating the heat transfer fluid between the liquid heat exchanger block apparatus and the radiator;wherein a second side of the thermoelectric apparatus opposite from the first side is thermally coupled to a heat source when the thermoelectric heat pump system operates in a cooling mode or to a cold source when the thermoelectric heat pump system operates in a heating mode, wherein the thermoelectric apparatus can be powered to pump heat from the heat source in the cooling mode and pump heat to the cold source in the heating mode.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the heat source or the cold source comprises a second liquid heat exchanger block apparatus thermally coupled to the second side of the thermoelectric apparatus claim 1 , the second liquid heat exchanger block apparatus including at least one passage for flow of a second heat transfer liquid therethrough; a second radiator for rejecting heat from the second heat transfer fluid when the thermoelectric pump system operates in a heating ...

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Номер записи: 93

01-02-2018 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20180031297A1

Автор: KIM Seongjae, OH Seunghwan, SUL Heayoun

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A refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a cabinet in which a storage space is formed; a main evaporator which is installed at one side of an inner portion of the storage space to cool the storage space; a case which is installed on the other side of the inner portion of the storage space and defines a deep-freezing storage chamber; a drawer which is accommodated in the case so as to be retractable and withdrawable and in which food is stored; and a rapid cooling module which is provided on a rear side of the inner portion of the case and rapidly cools the deep-freezing storage chamber, in which the rapid cooling module includes an auxiliary evaporator in which a low-temperature and low-pressure two-phase refrigerant flow, and a thermoelectric device which is installed so that an exothermic surface is attached to the surface of the auxiliary evaporator and an endothermic surface faces the drawer, thereby cooling the deep-freezing storage chamber. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a cabinet in which a storage space is formed;a main evaporator which is installed at one side of an inner portion of the storage space to cool the storage space;a case which is installed on the other side of the inner portion of the storage space and defines a deep-freezing storage chamber;a drawer which is accommodated in the case so as to be retractable and withdrawable and in which food is stored; anda rapid cooling module which is provided on a rear side of the inner portion of the case and rapidly cools the deep-freezing storage chamber,wherein the rapid cooling module includes:an auxiliary evaporator in which a low-temperature and low-pressure two-phase refrigerant flow, anda thermoelectric device which is installed so that an exothermic surface is attached to a surface of the auxiliary evaporator and an endothermic surface faces the drawer to cool the deep-freezing storage chamber.2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 ,wherein the rapid cooling ...

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Номер записи: 94

01-02-2018 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20180031298A1

Автор: KIM Seongjae, OH Seunghwan, SUL Heayoun

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A refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a cabinet in which a storage space is formed; a main evaporator which is installed at one side of an inner portion of the storage space to cool the storage space; a case which is installed on the other side of the inner portion of the storage space and defines a deep-freezing storage chamber; a drawer which is accommodated in the case so as to be retractable and withdrawable and in which food is stored; and a rapid cooling module which is provided on a rear side of the inner portion of the case and rapidly cools the deep-freezing storage chamber, in which the rapid cooling module may includes an auxiliary evaporator; and a thermoelectric device which is coupled to the auxiliary evaporator and cools the deep-freezing storage chamber through heat exchange by heat conduction. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a cabinet in which a storage space is formed;a main evaporator which is installed at one side of an inner portion of the storage space to cool the storage space;a case which is installed on the other side of the inner portion of the storage space and defines a deep-freezing storage chamber;a drawer which is accommodated in the case so as to be retractable and withdrawable and in which food is stored; anda rapid cooling module which is provided on a rear side of the inner portion of the case and rapidly cools the deep-freezing storage chamber,wherein the rapid cooling module includes:an auxiliary evaporator; anda thermoelectric device which is coupled to the auxiliary evaporator and cools the deep-freezing storage chamber through heat exchange by heat conduction.2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 ,wherein the rapid cooling module further includesa heat conduction unit which is attached to a refrigerant pipe of the auxiliary evaporator and attaches a heating surface of the thermoelectric device to a front surface thereof;a heat sink which is attached to the endothermic surface of the ...

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Номер записи: 95

01-02-2018 дата публикации

THERMOSIPHONS FOR USE WITH TEMPERATURE-REGULATED STORAGE DEVICES

Номер: US20180031327A1

Автор: Chou Fong-Li, JR. Lowell L., Larusson Fridrik, Pal Brian L., Peterson Nels R., Wood

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In some embodiments, a thermosiphon configured for use within a temperature-regulated storage device includes: a condenser region, including a plurality of evenly spaced condenser channels with horizontally symmetrical bifurcated branches connected to an adiabatic channel, each of the plurality of condenser channels connected at a top position to an upper channel; an evaporator region, including a plurality of evaporator channels, wherein each of the plurality of evaporator channels has a flow channel formed in a serpentine channel pattern and each subunit of the serpentine channel pattern is attached to a vapor return channel at a top of the subunit, and wherein the evaporator region has at least one lowest position connected directly to a vapor return channel; and an adiabatic region including at least one adiabatic channel connecting the evaporator channels and the condenser channels. 1. A thermosiphon for use within a temperature-regulated storage device , comprising:a condenser region, including a plurality of evenly spaced condenser channels with horizontally symmetrical bifurcated branches connected to an adiabatic channel, each of the plurality of condenser channels connected at a top position to an upper channel;an evaporator region, including a plurality of evaporator channels, wherein each of the plurality of evaporator channels has a flow channel formed in a serpentine channel pattern and each subunit of the serpentine channel pattern is attached to a vapor return channel at a top of the subunit, and wherein the evaporator region has at least one lowest position connected directly to a vapor return channel; andan adiabatic region including at least one adiabatic channel connecting the evaporator channels and the condenser channels.24.-. (canceled)5. The thermosiphon of claim 1 , wherein the condenser region comprises:a gas-holding channel attached to the upper channel, the gas-holding channel including an interior space of a specific size to contain a ...

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Номер записи: 96

05-02-2015 дата публикации

REGENERATIVE ELECTROCALORIC COOLING DEVICE

Номер: US20150033762A1

Автор: CHENG Ailan, ZHANG Qiming

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A regenerative electrocaloric (EC) device is provided. The regenerative EC device uses a special configuration to expand the temperature span T-T, thereby increasing the cooling power and improving the efficiency thereof. The EC regenerative cooling device includes two electrocaloric effect (ECE) elements/rings in direct thermal contact with each other. The two rings rotate in opposite directions and are divided into multiple sections with an electric field or electric fields applied to every other region/section and an electric field or electric fields removed from remaining sections. 1. A regenerative electrocaloric (EC) cooling device comprising:a first EC ring having N spaced apart first ring high electric field regions (HEFRs) and N spaced apart first ring low electric field regions (LEFRs);a second EC ring having N spaced apart second ring HEFRs and N spaced apart second ring LEFRs, N being equal to or greater than 1;said first EC ring rotating in an opposite direction to said second EC ring and in sliding contact therewith, said N first ring HEFRs, N first ring LEFRs, N second ring HEFRs and N second ring LEFRs fixed in space during rotation of said first EC ring and said second EC ring;at least one hot end located between a first ring HEFR and a first ring LEFR;at least one cold end located between a second ring HEFR and a second ring LEFR;an electrical power supply in communication with said first and second EC rings and producing an electric field thereacross, said electric field across said first and second EC rings reducing an entropy and increasing a temperature thereof such that said first EC ring is at a higher temperature than said second EC ring and vice versa; and{'sub': h', 'c, 'a fixed ring in thermal contact with at least one of said first EC ring and said second EC ring, said fixed ring having N hot ends at a temperature of Tand N cold ends at a temperature of T, said fixed ring also having 2N spaced apart regions of heat exchange at said N hot ...

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Номер записи: 97

05-02-2015 дата публикации

Power Generation System and Method

Номер: US20150033778A1

Автор: Williams Donald

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A method is disclosed for generating and distributing electric power for localized use. The method entails providing an enclosed building having an air conditioning and ventilation unit for supplying cooled air within the building, the unit including a closed loop circuit configured to operate a closed loop refrigeration cycle, including a compressor operable to compress a working fluid of the closed loop circuit. The method further includes engaging an internal combustion engine with the compressor and operating the internal combustion engine to drive the compressor, thereby transferring energy to the refrigeration cycle. The method may also involve engaging an electric motor with the compressor and operating the electric motor to drive the compressor, thereby transferring energy to the refrigeration cycle. 1. A method of generating and distributing electric power to meet localized demand , said method comprising:providing a local environment having an air conditioning unit for supplying cooled air within the local environment, the unit including a loop circuit configured to operate a loop refrigeration cycle, including a compressor operable to compress a working fluid of the closed loop circuit;engaging an internal combustion engine with the compressor; andoperating the internal combustion engine to drive the compressor, thereby transferring energy to the refrigeration cycle.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:engaging an electric motor generator unit with the compressor; and operating the electric motor generator unit to drive the compressor, thereby transferring energy to the refrigeration cycle.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:before engaging the electric motor generator unit, disengaging the internal combustion engine from the compressor.4. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:selectively engaging one of the internal combustion engine and electric motor generator unit to drive the compressor.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 98

30-01-2020 дата публикации

POWER MANAGING METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRANSPORTATION REFRIGERATION UNIT

Номер: US20200031201A1

Автор: Chen Linhui, Menard Cyril, Xie Kangshan, Zhang Li

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A power management method used for power distribution in a transportation refrigeration unit. The power management method includes calculating engine power according to engine operating parameters; calculating power generator real-time input power according to power generator excitation current; calculating available power based on the power generator real-time input power and the engine power; and managing power distributed to a compressor based on the available power. The present invention further relates to a power management system. The power management method and system have the advantages of simplicity, reliability, stable operation and the like, the power generator real-time input power can be calculated according to the power generator excitation current, thus more power can be provided to the compressor on the premise that the power supply to power generator loads is guaranteed, and the operating efficiency of the transportation refrigeration unit is improved. 1. A power management method used for power distribution in a transportation refrigeration unit , wherein the power management method comprises the following steps:calculating engine power according to engine operating parameters;calculating power generator real-time input power according to power generator excitation current;calculating available power based on the power generator real-time input power and the engine power; andmanaging power distributed to a compressor based on the available power.2. The power management method according to claim 1 , wherein the step of calculating the engine power comprises:acquiring engine revolution speed and temperature; andcalculating the engine power according to the engine revolution speed and temperature.3. The power management method according to claim 1 , wherein the step of calculating the power generator real-time input power comprises:acquiring power generator efficiency, power generator excitation current and power generator voltage;acquiring a ...

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Номер записи: 99

30-01-2020 дата публикации

Thermoelectric module with thermal isolation features for vehicle battery

Номер: US20200031242A1

Автор: David Scott Thomas, Dumitru-Cristian LEU, Martin Adldinger, Rüdiger Spillner, Shaun Peter MCBRIDE

Принадлежит: Gentherm Inc

A thermoelectric module assembly for thermally conditioning a component includes first and second heat spreaders that are spaced apart from one another and configured to respectively provide cold and hot sides. An insulator plate is arranged between the first and second heat spreaders. The insulator plate has a compression limiter. A thermoelectric device is arranged with—in the insulator plate and operatively engaged with the first and second heat spreaders. A fastening element secures the first and second heat spreaders to one another about the insulator plate in an assembled condition. The compression limiters are configured to maintain a predetermined spacing between the first and second heat spreaders in the assembled condition.

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Номер записи: 100