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US08450598B2 Method and structure for providing a uniform micron/sub-micron gap separation within micro-gap thermophotovoltaic devices for the generation of electrical power
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用于在微间隙热光伏器件内提供用于产生电功率的均匀微米/亚微米间隙分离的方法和结构
- Patent Title: Method and structure for providing a uniform micron/sub-micron gap separation within micro-gap thermophotovoltaic devices for the generation of electrical power
- Patent Title (中): 用于在微间隙热光伏器件内提供用于产生电功率的均匀微米/亚微米间隙分离的方法和结构
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Application No.: US13297535Application Date: 2011-11-16
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Publication No.: US08450598B2Publication Date: 2013-05-28
- Inventor: Paul Greiff , Robert DiMatteo , Eric Brown , Christopher Leitz
- Applicant: Paul Greiff , Robert DiMatteo , Eric Brown , Christopher Leitz
- Applicant Address: US TX Austin
- Assignee: MTPV Power Corporation
- Current Assignee: MTPV Power Corporation
- Current Assignee Address: US TX Austin
- Agency: Taylor Russell & Russell, P.C.
- Main IPC: H01L31/00
- IPC: H01L31/00 ; H01L35/00 ; H01L37/00 ; H01L35/34
Abstract:
A near-field energy conversion method, utilizing a sub-micrometer “near-field” gap between juxtaposed infrared radiation receiver and emitter surfaces, wherein compliant membrane structures, preferably fluid-filled, are interposed in the structure for maintaining uniform gap separation. Thermally resistant gap spacers are also used to maintain uniform gap separation. Means are provided for cooling a receiver substrate structure and for conducting heat to an emitter substrate structure. The gap may also be evacuated for more effective operation.
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