公开(公告)号：US20180122719A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-03

申请号：US15714450

申请日：2017-09-25

Applicant: Hyundai Motor Company ,  Kia Motors Corporation

Inventor： Jin Woo Kwak ,  Kyong Hwa Song ,  Byung Wook Kim ,  In Woong Lyo ,  Han Saem Lee

IPC: H01L23/34 ,  H01L35/30 ,  H01L35/32 ,  H01L35/22 ,  H01L35/34 ,  H01L29/40 ,  H01L23/532

CPC classification number: H01L23/345 ,  H01L23/5328 ,  H01L29/401 ,  H01L35/22 ,  H01L35/30 ,  H01L35/32 ,  H01L35/34

Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing a thermoelectric module is provided. The thermoelectric module includes thermoelectric pellets, first electrodes, second electrodes, and an insulating substrate. The apparatus includes a fixing tray to which the thermoelectric module is fixed, a first die including a first heating member configured to heat a first adhesive layer, which is interposed between the thermoelectric pellets and the first electrodes. The fixing tray is mounted on the first die such that the insulating substrate faces the first heating member. A second die includes a second heating member configured to heat a second adhesive layer, which is interposed between the thermoelectric pellets and the second electrodes, the second die facing the second electrodes. A transfer unit is configured to transfer at least one of the first die and the second die to adjust a distance between the first die and the second die.

公开(公告)号：US20170352793A1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-07

申请号：US15156685

申请日：2016-05-17

Applicant: Hyundai Motor Company

Inventor： Han Saem Lee ,  Jong Kook Lee ,  Kyong Hwa Song ,  Byung Wook Kim ,  Jin Woo Kwak ,  Gyung Bok Kim ,  In Woong Lyo

IPC: H01L35/08 ,  H01L35/34 ,  H01L35/32

Abstract: An an apparatus for manufacturing a thermoelectric module is provided. The apparatus includes a thermoelectric element interposed between a lower substrate that includes a lower electrode and an upper substrate that includes an upper electrode. Additionally, the apparatus includes a first block that is configured to support the lower substrate and a second block that is configured to move vertically with respect to the first block and support the upper substrate. A jig is configured to position the thermoelectric element in connection with the upper electrode and the lower electrode.

公开(公告)号：US20170345988A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-30

申请号：US15279220

申请日：2016-09-28

Applicant: Hyundai Motor Company

Inventor： Byung Wook Kim ,  Kyong Hwa Song ,  Jin Woo Kwak ,  Gyung Bok Kim ,  In Woong Lyo ,  Han Saem Lee

IPC: H01L35/32 ,  H05K5/02 ,  H05K5/00

CPC classification number: H01L35/32 ,  H05K5/0021 ,  H05K5/0213

Abstract: A housing for a thermoelectric module can stably protect individual elements of the thermoelectric module such as thermoelectric elements, electrodes, and insulating boards, while maintaining power generation performance of the thermoelectric module. The housing for a thermoelectric module includes: a housing enveloping at least one thermoelectric module; and a heat barrier unit configured to prevent a flow of heat from being transferred through a sidewall of the housing.

公开(公告)号：US09745882B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-29

申请号：US14806581

申请日：2015-07-22

Applicant: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY

Inventor： Jin Woo Kwak ,  In Woong Lyo ,  Kyong Hwa Song ,  Hong Kil Baek ,  In Chang Chu ,  Su Jung Noh ,  Seung Woo Lee ,  Han Saem Lee

IPC: F01N3/02 ,  F01N5/02

CPC classification number: F01N5/025 ,  F01N2260/024 ,  Y02T10/16

Abstract: A thermoelectric power generation apparatus includes a heat transfer module configured to be attached to an exhaust manifold or an exhaust pipe; a thermoelectric module configured to be supplied with heat from the heat transfer module; and a cooling module configured to absorb heat from the thermoelectric module. Thus, it is possible to implement a thermoelectric power generation system in the vehicle without changing a shape of an exhaust system and a shape of the thermoelectric module.

公开(公告)号：US20170218243A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-03

申请号：US15155239

申请日：2016-05-16

Applicant: Hyundai Motor Company

Inventor： Kyong Hwa Song ,  Byung Wook Kim ,  Jinwoo Kwak ,  Jinhyeok Cha ,  In Woong Lyo ,  Han Saem Lee

IPC: C09K5/10

CPC classification number: C09K5/10 ,  C01B32/15 ,  C01B32/198 ,  C01B32/28

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composite comprising a graphene oxide and a nanodiamond that is chemically bonded on a surface of the graphene oxide.

公开(公告)号：US20170213950A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-27

申请号：US15215361

申请日：2016-07-20

Applicant: Hyundai Motor Company

Inventor： Jin Woo KWAK ,  Kyong Hwa Song ,  Byung Wook Kim ,  In Woong Lyo ,  Han Saem Lee

IPC: H01L35/32

CPC classification number: H01L35/32 ,  H01L35/04

Abstract: A thermoelectric element may include a body having a predetermined length, a first end portion provided at a first end of the body, and a second end portion provided at a second end of the body, wherein the first end portion or the second end portion may have at least a partial non-flat surface.

公开(公告)号：US20170155027A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-01

申请号：US15209583

申请日：2016-07-13

Applicant: Hyundai Motor Company

Inventor： Jin Woo Kwak ,  In Woong Lyo ,  Kyong Hwa Song ,  Han Saem Lee ,  Byung Wook Kim ,  Hong Kil Baek ,  Seung Woo Lee ,  Tae Won Lim ,  Kwang Hee Nam ,  Sang Soo Min

IPC: H01L35/30 ,  H01L35/32

CPC classification number: H01L35/30 ,  H01L35/32

Abstract: A thermoelectric generating system is provided. The system includes one or more thermoelectric modules that are mounted on a top surface of a heat source part and a cooling part that is disposed over the thermoelectric modules. A pressurizing device is configured to pressurize the thermoelectric modules and the cooling part toward the heat source part and a cover is installed to cover an upper portion of the pressurizing device.

公开(公告)号：US20170077377A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-16

申请号：US14939415

申请日：2015-11-12

Applicant: Hyundai Motor Company

Inventor： Byung Wook Kim ,  Kyong Hwa Song ,  Jin Woo Kwak ,  Gyungbok Kim ,  In Woong Lyo ,  Han Saem Lee

IPC: H01L35/32 ,  H01L35/30 ,  H01L35/10

CPC classification number: H01L35/32 ,  H01L35/10 ,  H01L35/30

Abstract: A thermoelectric module mounted on a non-flat surface of a heating source component to reduce thermal resistance to enhance thermoelectric generation efficiency is provided. The thermoelectric module includes at least one electrode component having a first electrode plate and a second electrode plate connected to be pivoted with respect to each other. Additionally, least one semiconductor component includes a first semiconductor element electrically connected to the first electrode plate and a second semiconductor element electrically connected to the second electrode plate.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种安装在加热源组件的非平坦表面上以降低热阻以增强热电发电效率的热电模块。 热电模块包括至少一个电极部件，该电极部件具有连接成相对于彼此枢转的第一电极板和第二电极板。 另外，至少一个半导体部件包括电连接到第一电极板的第一半导体元件和与第二电极板电连接的第二半导体元件。

公开(公告)号：US20160376971A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-29

申请号：US14930104

申请日：2015-11-02

Applicant: Hyundai Motor Company

Inventor： Seung Woo Lee ,  Kyong Hwa Song ,  Hong Kil Baek ,  Jin Woo Kwak ,  Su Jung Noh ,  Tae Won Lee ,  Han Saem Lee

IPC: F01N5/02

CPC classification number: F01N5/025 ,  H01L35/30 ,  Y02T10/16

Abstract: A thermoelectric element of a vehicle exhaust system is provided, which achieves maximum generation efficiency without exceeding an endurance limit thereof. The thermoelectric element includes a thermoelectric module and a heat dissipation plate. Arrangement of the heat dissipation plate directly exposes one side to the exhaust system and the opposite side contacts the thermoelectric module. Furthermore, the thermoelectric element includes a cooling unit having interior cooling channels and disposed on the other side of the thermoelectric module.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种车辆排气系统的热电元件，其在不超过其耐久极限的情况下实现最大的发电效率。 热电元件包括​​热电模块和散热板。 散热板的布置直接将一侧暴露于排气系统，相对侧接触热电模块。 此外，热电元件包括​​具有内部冷却通道并设置在热电模块的另一侧上的冷却单元。

公开(公告)号：US09296935B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-29

申请号：US14557748

申请日：2014-12-02

Applicant: Hyundai Motor Company

Inventor： Han Saem Lee ,  Do Suck Han ,  Jin Woo Kwak ,  Chi Hoon Choi ,  Kyong Hwa Song ,  Byung Sam Choi

IPC: B22F9/06 ,  C09K5/06 ,  F28D20/02

CPC classification number: C09K5/063 ,  F28D20/023

Abstract: Disclosed is a micro particle for a thermal control material capable of being applied as a highly thermal conductive material for thermal control, and an apparatus and a method of producing the micro particle for the thermal control material by using an ultrasonic high-temperature vibration scheme. More specifically, a Boron Nitride (BN) particle having a plate shape and an excellent thermal conductivity is coated on a PCM having a shape of a micro bead, to increase the thermal conduction to the inside PCM, so that a phase change is easily generated, and which allows an easy treatment of the PCM in a liquid state at a temperature equal to or higher than a melting point of the PCM.