公开(公告)号：US20110236731A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-29

申请号：US13153241

申请日：2011-06-03

申请人： Lon E. Bell ,  John LaGrandeur ,  Stephen Davis

发明人： Lon E. Bell ,  John LaGrandeur ,  Stephen Davis

IPC分类号： H01M10/50

CPC分类号： H01M10/61 ,  H01M2/1077 ,  H01M10/48 ,  H01M10/486 ,  H01M10/613 ,  H01M10/615 ,  H01M10/625 ,  H01M10/637 ,  H01M10/653 ,  H01M10/6556 ,  H01M10/6563 ,  H01M10/6568 ,  H01M10/6572 ,  H01M2220/20 ,  Y02E60/12

摘要： In certain embodiments, a battery thermal management system includes at least one battery, at least one thermoelectric device in thermal communication with the at least one battery, and a conduit comprising an inlet configured to allow a working fluid to enter and flow into the conduit and into thermal communication with the at least one thermoelectric device. The conduit further comprises an outlet configured to allow the working fluid to exit and flow from the conduit and away from being in thermal communication with the at least one thermoelectric device. The battery thermal management system can further include a first flow control device which directs the working fluid through the inlet of the conduit and a second flow control device which directs the working fluid through the outlet of the conduit. The first flow control device and the second flow control device are each separately operable from one another.

摘要翻译： 在某些实施例中，电池热管理系统包括至少一个电池，与所述至少一个电池热连通的至少一个热电装置，以及导管，其包括被配置为允许工作流体进入和流入导管的入口，以及 与所述至少一个热电装置进行热连通。 导管还包括出口，其配置成允许工作流体从导管离开并流动并远离与至少一个热电装置热连通。 电池热管理系统还可以包括第一流量控制装置，其引导工作流体通过导管的入口;以及第二流量控制装置，其将工作流体引导通过导管的出口。 第一流量控制装置和第二流量控制装置可以彼此分别操作。

公开(公告)号：US20110162389A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-07

申请号：US13046163

申请日：2011-03-11

申请人： Lon E. Bell

发明人： Lon E. Bell

IPC分类号： F25B21/02 ,  F25B21/00

CPC分类号： H01L35/30 ,  F02G1/043 ,  F02G2254/11 ,  F25B21/02 ,  F25B33/00 ,  F25B2321/021 ,  H01L35/00 ,  H01L35/32

摘要： An improved efficiency thermoelectric system is disclosed wherein convection is actively facilitated through a thermoelectric array. Thermoelectrics are commonly used for cooling and heating applications. Thermal power is convected through a thermoelectric array toward at least one side of the thermoelectric array, which leads to increased efficiency. Several different configurations are disclosed to provide convective thermal power transport, using a convective medium. In addition, a control system is disclosed which responds to one or more inputs to make adjustments to the thermoelectric system.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种改进的效率热电系统，其中通过热电阵列有效地促进对流。 热电常用于冷却和加热应用。 热功率通过热电阵列朝向热电阵列的至少一侧对流，这导致效率的提高。 公开了几种不同的结构来提供使用对流介质的对流热力传输。 此外，公开了一种响应于一个或多个输入以对热电系统进行调整的控制系统。

公开(公告)号：US07870892B2

公开(公告)日：2011-01-18

申请号：US12131853

申请日：2008-06-02

申请人： Peter R. Gawthrop

发明人： Peter R. Gawthrop

IPC分类号： B60H1/12 ,  B60H1/03 ,  B60H1/20 ,  B60H1/32 ,  F25B29/00

CPC分类号： B60H1/00478 ,  B60H1/00007 ,  B60H1/004 ,  B60H1/00885 ,  B60H1/12 ,  B60H2001/2234 ,  B60H2001/2237 ,  B60H2001/224 ,  F25B21/04

摘要： The present invention provides a system for controlling the climate of a hybrid vehicle. The system includes a thermoelectric module, a heat exchanger, a pump, and a valve. The thermoelectric module includes thermoelectric elements powered by electric energy. The thermoelectric elements emit or absorb heat energy based on the polarity of the electrical energy provided. A tube containing coolant runs proximate the thermoelectric elements. To aid in the transfer of heat energy, a blower is provided to generate an air flow across the thermoelectric elements and the tube. The coolant is provided from the thermoelectric module to a heat exchanger that heats or cools the air flow provided to the cabin of the vehicle. The pump and valve are in fluid communication with the heat exchanger and thermoelectric module. The pump pressurizes the coolant flow through the tube and coolant lines. In a cooling mode, the valve is configured to selectively bypass the engine coolant system of the vehicle.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供了一种用于控制混合动力车辆的气候的系统。 该系统包括热电模块，热交换器，泵和阀。 热电模块包括由电能供电的热电元件。 热电元件基于所提供的电能的极性发射或吸收热能。 含冷却剂的管道靠近热电元件。 为了有助于传递热能，提供鼓风机以产生横跨热电元件和管的空气流。 冷却剂从热电模块提供到热交换器，其加热或冷却提供给车辆的舱室的空气流。 泵和阀与热交换器和热电模块流体连通。 泵对通过管和冷却剂管线的冷却剂流动加压。 在冷却模式中，阀构造成选择性地绕过车辆的发动机冷却剂系统。

公开(公告)号：US20100291414A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-18

申请号：US12782532

申请日：2010-05-18

申请人： Lon E. Bell ,  John LaGrandeur ,  Stephen Davis

发明人： Lon E. Bell ,  John LaGrandeur ,  Stephen Davis

IPC分类号： H01M10/50

CPC分类号： H01M10/61 ,  H01M2/1077 ,  H01M10/48 ,  H01M10/486 ,  H01M10/613 ,  H01M10/615 ,  H01M10/625 ,  H01M10/637 ,  H01M10/653 ,  H01M10/6556 ,  H01M10/6563 ,  H01M10/6568 ,  H01M10/6572 ,  H01M2220/20 ,  Y02E60/12

摘要： In certain embodiments, a battery thermal management system includes at least one battery, at least one thermoelectric device in thermal communication with the at least one battery, and a conduit comprising an inlet configured to allow a working fluid to enter and flow into the conduit and into thermal communication with the at least one thermoelectric device. The conduit further comprises an outlet configured to allow the working fluid to exit and flow from the conduit and away from being in thermal communication with the at least one thermoelectric device. The battery thermal management system can further include a first flow control device which directs the working fluid through the inlet of the conduit and a second flow control device which directs the working fluid through the outlet of the conduit. The first flow control device and the second flow control device are each separately operable from one another.

摘要翻译： 在某些实施例中，电池热管理系统包括至少一个电池，与所述至少一个电池热连通的至少一个热电装置，以及导管，其包括被配置为允许工作流体进入和流入导管的入口，以及 与所述至少一个热电装置进行热连通。 导管还包括出口，其配置成允许工作流体从导管离开并流动并远离与至少一个热电装置热连通。 电池热管理系统还可以包括第一流量控制装置，其引导工作流体通过导管的入口;以及第二流量控制装置，其将工作流体引导通过导管的出口。 第一流量控制装置和第二流量控制装置可以彼此分别操作。

公开(公告)号：US07788933B2

公开(公告)日：2010-09-07

申请号：US11497695

申请日：2006-08-02

申请人： Lakhi Nandlal Goenka

发明人： Lakhi Nandlal Goenka

IPC分类号： F25B21/02

CPC分类号： F25B21/02 ,  B60H1/00328 ,  B60H1/00478 ,  B60H1/00557 ,  F28D1/05316 ,  F28D7/16 ,  F28F13/16 ,  H01L35/30 ,  Y10T29/49377

摘要： A heat exchanger for a vehicle is shown, wherein the heat exchanger includes a plurality of tubes having integrated thermoelectric devices disposed thereon to facilitate heat transfer between the tubes and an atmosphere surrounding the tubes.

摘要翻译： 示出了用于车辆的热交换器，其中热交换器包括多个管，其具有设置在其上的集成热电装置，以促进管之间的热传递和围绕管的气氛。

公开(公告)号：US20100052374A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-04

申请号：US12614278

申请日：2009-11-06

申请人： Lon E. Bell ,  John LaGrandeur

发明人： Lon E. Bell ,  John LaGrandeur

IPC分类号： B60N2/56 ,  F25B21/04

CPC分类号： B60H1/00478 ,  B60H1/00271 ,  B60H1/00278 ,  B60H1/00285 ,  B60H1/00492 ,  B60H1/00885 ,  B60H1/034 ,  B60H2001/00942 ,  B60H2001/00949 ,  F25B21/04 ,  F25B2321/0251 ,  F25B2321/0252 ,  F25B2400/24

摘要： 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.

摘要翻译： 气候控制系统和方法控制车辆乘客舱内某些地区的气候。 热电系统包括多个热电组件。 该系统包括至少一个配置成允许液体在至少一个流体导管中流动的流体导管。 该系统还包括多个热电组件。 多个热电组件中的至少两个热电组件与液体热连通，并且所述至少两个热电组件中的每一个在乘客舱内具有对应的区域。 所述至少两个热电组件可选择性地可操作以在对应区域和液体之间传递热量，其中所述至少两个热电组件可彼此独立地操作。

公开(公告)号：US07231772B2

公开(公告)日：2007-06-19

申请号：US10227398

申请日：2002-08-23

申请人： Lon E. Bell

发明人： Lon E. Bell

IPC分类号： F25B21/02

CPC分类号： F02G1/043 ,  F25B21/02 ,  F25B21/04 ,  F25B33/00 ,  F25B2321/021 ,  F25B2500/01 ,  F28D15/00 ,  F28D15/0275 ,  F28F5/00 ,  H01L35/00 ,  H01L35/30 ,  H01L35/32 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/00

摘要： A number of compact, high-efficiency thermoelectric system utilizing the advantages of thermal isolation in the direction of a working medium flow or movement, in manufacturable systems, are described. Such configurations exhibit high system efficiency and power density. Several different embodiments and applications are disclosed utilizing a plurality of thermoelectric modules or thermoelectric elements sandwiched between heat exchangers.

摘要翻译： 描述了在可制造的系统中利用在工作介质流动或运动的方向上的热隔离的优点的许多紧凑的高效热电系统。 这种配置表现出高的系统效率和功率密度。 利用夹在热交换器之间的多个热电模块或热电元件来公开若干不同的实施例和应用。

公开(公告)号：US08640466B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-04

申请号：US12477812

申请日：2009-06-03

申请人： Lon E. Bell ,  Robert W. Diller

发明人： Lon E. Bell ,  Robert W. Diller

IPC分类号： F25B21/02

CPC分类号： F25B21/02 ,  F25B2321/0251 ,  Y10T29/4935

摘要： In certain embodiments, a thermoelectric heat pump includes a heat transfer region having an array of thermoelectric modules, a waste channel in substantial thermal communication with a high temperature portion of the heat transfer region, and a main channel in substantial thermal communication with a low temperature portion of the heat transfer region. An enclosure wall provides a barrier between fluid in the waste channel and fluid in the main channel throughout the interior of the thermoelectric heat pump. In some embodiments, the waste fluid channel and the main fluid channel are positioned and shaped such that differences in temperature between fluids disposed near opposite sides of the enclosure wall are substantially decreased or minimized at corresponding positions along the channels.

摘要翻译： 在某些实施例中，热电热泵包括具有热电模块阵列的传热区域，与传热区域的高温部分基本上热连通的废气通道，以及与低温 部分传热区域。 封闭壁在废气通道中的流体和热电热泵的整个内部的主通道中的流体之间提供屏障。 在一些实施例中，废流体通道和主流体通道被定位和成形，使得设置在外壳壁的相对侧附近的流体之间的温度差异在沿着通道的相应位置处基本上减小或最小化。

公开(公告)号：US08490412B2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-23

申请号：US12135062

申请日：2008-06-06

申请人： Lon E. Bell ,  Robert W. Diller ,  Darrell Park

发明人： Lon E. Bell ,  Robert W. Diller ,  Darrell Park

IPC分类号： F25B21/02

CPC分类号： H01L35/00 ,  F24F5/0042 ,  F24F2221/38 ,  F25B21/04 ,  F25B2321/0251 ,  F25D31/007

摘要： A personal environment appliance and a vent for a personal environment appliance are provided. The appliance includes at least one thermoelectric module over at least one inlet port. The appliance further includes at least one main outlet port spaced from the at least one inlet port and at least one waste outlet port spaced from the at least one inlet port. The appliance further includes at least one filter between the at least one inlet port and the at least one thermoelectric module. The vent includes a plurality of first tubular conduits generally parallel to one another and each first tubular conduit having a ratio of the length divided by the width, The vent further includes a plurality of second tubular conduits generally parallel to one another and having a ratio of the length divided by the width. The plurality of second tubular conduits generally surrounds the plurality of first tubular conduits. The ratios of the second tubular conduits are sufficiently large such that air flow from the second tubular conduits is substantially laminar.

摘要翻译： 提供个人环境设备和个人环境设备的通风口。 该器具包括至少一个入口端口上的至少一个热电模块。 该器具还包括与至少一个入口端口间隔开的至少一个主出口端口和与至少一个入口端口间隔开的至少一个废物出口端口。 该装置还包括在至少一个入口端口和至少一个热电模块之间的至少一个过滤器。 通风口包括大体上彼此平行的多个第一管状管道，并且每个第一管状管道具有长度除以宽度的比率。 通风口还包括大体上彼此平行并具有长度除以宽度的比例的多个第二管状导管。 多个第二管状导管通常围绕多个第一管状导管。 第二管状导管的比例足够大，使得来自第二管状导管的空气流基本上是层流的。

公开(公告)号：US20130174579A1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-11

申请号：US13783113

申请日：2013-03-01

申请人： BSST LLC

发明人： Lakhi Nandlal Goenka ,  Lon Edward Bell

IPC分类号： F25B21/04

CPC分类号： F25B21/04 ,  B60H1/00278 ,  B60H1/00478 ,  B60H2001/00307

摘要： A heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system for a hybrid vehicle is disclosed, the HVAC system including at least one thermoelectric device for providing supplemental heating and cooling for air supplied to a passenger compartment of the vehicle to maximize an efficiency of operation of the hybrid vehicle during operation of the HVAC system.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于混合动力车辆的加热，通风和空调（HVAC）系统，HVAC系统包括至少一个热电装置，用于为供应给车辆的乘客舱的空气提供补充加热和冷却，以最大限度地提高运行效率 在HVAC系统运行期间的混合动力车辆。