公开(公告)号：US20120273020A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-01

申请号：US13544055

申请日：2012-07-09

Applicant: ROLF BRUECK ,  SIGRID LIMBECK

Inventor： ROLF BRUECK ,  SIGRID LIMBECK

IPC: H01L35/32

CPC classification number: H01L35/30

Abstract: A device for generating electric energy includes at least one heated heat-conducting main body, at least one projection and thermoelectric elements laterally attached to the at least one projection. A thermoelectric efficiency of each thermoelectric element and a heat output of the at least one projection are matched to each other.

Abstract translation: 一种用于产生电能的装置包括至少一个加热的导热主体，至少一个突起和横向附接到该至少一个突起的热电元件。 每个热电元件的热电效率和至少一个投影的热输出彼此匹配。

公开(公告)号：US20110120106A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-26

申请号：US12947097

申请日：2010-11-16

Applicant: ROLF BRÜCK ,  JAN HODGSON ,  SIGRID LIMBECK ,  AXEL SCHATZ

Inventor： ROLF BRÜCK ,  JAN HODGSON ,  SIGRID LIMBECK ,  AXEL SCHATZ

IPC: F01N5/02 ,  H01L35/30

CPC classification number: F01N3/2889 ,  F01N3/2053 ,  F01N5/025 ,  F01N2410/02 ,  H01L35/30 ,  H01L35/32 ,  Y02A50/2322 ,  Y02T10/16

Abstract: A device for producing electrical energy from the exhaust gas of an internal combustion engine, includes a generator with an exhaust gas inlet connection, an exhaust gas outlet connection and at least one heat exchange section therebetween. At least one flow diversion and/or flow division is provided between the exhaust gas inlet connection and the heat exchange section. The heat exchange section has a plurality of flow paths perpendicular to the exhaust gas inlet connection, to be assigned to a plurality of heat exchange units. At least a portion of the heat exchange assembly has at least one thermoelectric element and a cooling device. The at least one thermoelectric element is captively connected to the cooling device. A motor vehicle having the device is also provided.

Abstract translation: 一种用于从内燃机的废气产生电能的装置，包括具有废气入口连接的发生器，排气出口连接和至少一个热交换部分。 在排气入口连接和热交换部分之间提供至少一个流动分流和/或流动分流。 热交换部具有与排气入口连接垂直的多个流路，分配给多个热交换单元。 至少一部分热交换组件具有至少一个热电元件和冷却装置。 至少一个热电元件被固定地连接到冷却装置。 还提供了具有该装置的机动车辆。

公开(公告)号：US20110258995A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-27

申请号：US13114355

申请日：2011-05-24

Applicant: SIGRID LIMBECK ,  ROLF BRÜCK

Inventor： SIGRID LIMBECK ,  ROLF BRÜCK

IPC: F01N5/02 ,  B23P11/00 ,  H01L35/34 ,  H01L35/32 ,  H01L35/02

CPC classification number: H01L35/32 ,  H01L35/30 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: A module for a thermoelectric generator includes first and second ends, at least one inner tube and one outer tube disposed around the outside of the inner tube and at least one thermoelectric element disposed between the inner and outer tubes. The inner and outer tubes are each electrically insulated from the at least one thermoelectric element. At least one electrically conductive first contact is provided on each of the first and second ends, for electrically conductively connecting the at least one thermoelectric element to an electrical conductor. The module can conduct a fluid or coolant flow through the module from the first end to the second end. An electrical conductor, a thermoelectric generator, a motor vehicle and a method for producing a module, are also provided.

Abstract translation: 用于热电发电机的模块包括第一和第二端，设置在内管外侧的至少一个内管和一个外管以及设置在内管和外管之间的至少一个热电元件。 内管和外管各自与至少一个热电元件电绝缘。 在第一和第二端中的每一个上提供至少一个导电的第一接触件，用于将至少一个热电元件导电连接到电导体。 模块可以将流体或冷却剂流从模块的第一端到第二端。 还提供了电导体，热电发电机，机动车辆和模块的制造方法。

公开(公告)号：US20120174568A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-12

申请号：US13407005

申请日：2012-02-28

Applicant: ROLF BRÜCK ,  SIGRID LIMBECK

Inventor： ROLF BRÜCK ,  SIGRID LIMBECK

IPC: F01N5/02 ,  H01L35/34 ,  H01L35/32

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

Abstract: A thermoelectric device includes at least one first flow duct, at least one second flow duct, at least one first carrier layer associated with the at least one first flow duct and at least one second carrier layer associated with the at least one second flow duct, at least one intermediate space between the first carrier layer and the second carrier layer and a plurality of p and n-doped semiconductor elements disposed in the at least one intermediate space and electrically interconnected. A relative first thermal expansion of the first carrier layer and a relative second expansion of the second carrier layer are equal under operating conditions. Suitable materials are provided for the first and second carrier layers that promote the use of such thermoelectric devices in exhaust systems of a motor vehicle. A motor vehicle having thermoelectric devices and a method for manufacturing a thermoelectric device are also provided.

Abstract translation: 热电装置包括至少一个第一流动管道，至少一个第二流动管道，与至少一个第一流动管道相关联的至少一个第一载体层和与至少一个第二流动管道相关联的至少一个第二载体层， 所述第一载体层和所述第二载体层之间的至少一个中间空间以及设置在所述至少一个中间空间中并电互连的多个p和n掺杂半导体元件。 在操作条件下，第一载体层的相对第一热膨胀和第二载体层的相对第二膨胀相等。 为第一和第二载体层提供合适的材料，其促进在机动车辆的排气系统中使用这种热电装置。 还提供了一种具有热电装置的机动车辆和制造热电装置的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20120042640A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-23

申请号：US13236813

申请日：2011-09-20

Applicant: SIGRID LIMBECK ,  ROLF BRÜCK

Inventor： SIGRID LIMBECK ,  ROLF BRÜCK

IPC: F01N5/02 ,  H01L35/30

CPC classification number: H01L35/32 ,  F01N5/025 ,  Y02T10/16

Abstract: A thermoelectric generator includes a plurality of thermoelectric devices, through which an exhaust gas of an internal combustion engine flows in succession. Each thermoelectric device forms at least one hot flow path for the exhaust gas and at least one cold flow path for a coolant. A plurality of p-doped and n-doped insulated semiconductor elements are connected in a targeted manner between the flow paths. At least part of the semiconductor elements in at least one of the thermoelectric devices are fixed to a flexible medium.

Abstract translation: 热电发电机包括多个热电装置，内燃机的排气依次流过。 每个热电装置形成用于排气的至少一个热流路和用于冷却剂的至少一个冷流路。 多个p掺杂和n掺杂的绝缘半导体元件以目标方式连接在流路之间。 至少一个热电装置中的半导体元件的至少一部分被固定到柔性介质上。

公开(公告)号：US20120174567A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-12

申请号：US13351363

申请日：2012-01-17

Applicant: SIGRID LIMBECK ,  ROLF BRÜCK ,  ANDREAS EDER

Inventor： SIGRID LIMBECK ,  ROLF BRÜCK ,  ANDREAS EDER

IPC: F01N5/02 ,  H01L35/32 ,  H01L35/30

CPC classification number: H01L35/30 ,  F01N5/025 ,  F02M26/30 ,  Y02T10/16 ,  Y02T10/166

Abstract: A thermoelectric device or thermoelectric generator (TEG) includes at least one exhaust line having an inlet and an outlet. At least one first tube bundle is a thermoelectric generator module and has tubes with outer surfaces forming the exhaust line in the thermoelectric generator module. At least one further tube bundle is a heat exchanger and has tubes with inner surfaces forming the exhaust line in the heat exchanger. A method for operating a thermoelectric device and a motor vehicle having a thermoelectric device are also provided.

Abstract translation: 热电装置或热电发电机（TEG）包括至少一个具有入口和出口的排气管线。 至少一个第一管束是热电发电机模块，并且在热电发电机模块中具有形成排气管的外表面的管。 至少一个另外的管束是热交换器，并且具有在热交换器中具有形成排气管线的内表面的管。 还提供了一种用于操作具有热电装置的热电装置和机动车辆的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20110314798A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-29

申请号：US13213189

申请日：2011-08-19

Applicant: SIGRID LIMBECK ,  ROLF BRÜCK

Inventor： SIGRID LIMBECK ,  ROLF BRÜCK

IPC: H01L35/32 ,  F01N5/02

CPC classification number: H01L35/32 ,  F01N5/025 ,  Y02T10/16

Abstract: A thermoelectric device contains at least one module having a first carrier layer and a second carrier layer, an interspace disposed between the first carrier layer and the second carrier layer, and an electrical insulation layer disposed on each of the first carrier layer and on the second carrier layer toward the interspace. The thermoelectric device further has a plurality of p and n-doped semiconductor elements, which are arranged alternately in the interspace between the insulation layers and are alternately electrically connected to one another.

Abstract translation: 热电装置包括至少一个具有第一载体层和第二载体层的模块，设置在第一载体层和第二载体层之间的间隙，以及设置在第一载体层和第二载体层中的每一个上的电绝缘层 载体层朝向间隙。 热电装置还具有多个p和n掺杂的半导体元件，它们交替地布置在绝缘层之间的间隙中并且彼此交替地电连接。

公开(公告)号：US20120177864A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-12

申请号：US13348827

申请日：2012-01-12

Applicant: SIGRID LIMBECK ,  ROLF BRÜCK

Inventor： SIGRID LIMBECK ,  ROLF BRÜCK

IPC: B32B5/08 ,  H01B1/00

CPC classification number: H01L35/26 ,  Y10T428/218 ,  Y10T428/24 ,  Y10T428/249921

Abstract: A thermoelectric material contains fibers and a method for producing a thermoelectric material uses fibers. The fibers, in this case, in particular, perform the function of influencing thermal conductivity, electrical conductivity, tensile strength and/or extensibility of the thermoelectric material. The thermoelectric material is used, in particular, in thermoelectric generators which are used, for example, in motor vehicles for converting thermal energy from the exhaust gas into electrical energy.

Abstract translation: 热电材料包含纤维，并且用于制造热电材料的方法使用纤维。 在这种情况下，特别地，纤维具有影响热电材料的导热性，导电性，拉伸强度和/或伸长性的功能。 特别地，热电材料用于例如用于将来自废气的热能转换为电能的机动车辆中的热电发电机。

公开(公告)号：US20120011836A1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-19

申请号：US13162957

申请日：2011-06-17

Applicant: ROLF BRÜCK ,  SIGRID LIMBECK

Inventor： ROLF BRÜCK ,  SIGRID LIMBECK

IPC: F01N5/02 ,  F01N3/18 ,  H01L35/30

CPC classification number: H01L35/30 ,  F01N5/025 ,  F01N2240/02 ,  F01N2240/04 ,  F02G5/02 ,  F02M39/02 ,  Y02T10/16 ,  Y02T10/166

Abstract: A device and a method for producing electrical energy from an exhaust gas of an internal combustion engine include a generator with an exhaust gas inlet, an exhaust gas outlet and a heat exchange portion therebetween. The heat exchange portion includes a plurality of flow paths for the exhaust gas. The flow paths are at least partially surrounded by thermoelectric elements which are in thermally conductive communication with a cooling device on a side facing away from the flow path. A motor vehicle having the device or carrying out the method, is also provided.

Abstract translation: 用于从内燃机的废气产生电能的装置和方法包括具有排气入口，排气出口和其间的热交换部的发电机。 热交换部分包括用于废气的多个流路。 流动路径至少部分被热电元件包围，该热电元件在远离流动路径的一侧与冷却装置导热连通。 还提供了具有该装置或执行该方法的机动车辆。

公开(公告)号：US20110192141A1

公开(公告)日：2011-08-11

申请号：US13036192

申请日：2011-02-28

Applicant: SVEN SCHEPERS ,  ROLF BRÜCK ,  SIGRID LIMBECK

Inventor： SVEN SCHEPERS ,  ROLF BRÜCK ,  SIGRID LIMBECK

IPC: F01N3/28 ,  F01N3/20

CPC classification number: F01N3/2889 ,  B01D53/94 ,  B01D2258/012 ,  B01D2258/014 ,  F01N5/02 ,  F01N2240/02 ,  F01N2330/02 ,  F28D7/0075 ,  F28D7/06 ,  F28D7/1676 ,  F28D20/00 ,  F28D20/02 ,  Y02A50/2322 ,  Y02T10/16

Abstract: A component of an exhaust gas system for an internal combustion engine includes at least one housing with an inlet and an outlet for an exhaust gas and at least one inflow and one outflow for a medium. The component has a heat exchanger around which the exhaust gas can flow. The heat exchanger has a first thermal mass and a catalytic converter body through which the exhaust gas can flow. The catalytic converter body has a second thermal mass. A motor vehicle having a component and a method for operating a component, are also provided.

Abstract translation: 用于内燃机的废气系统的部件包括至少一个壳体，其具有用于排气的入口和出口以及用于介质的至少一个流入和一个流出。 该部件具有热交换器，废气可以在其周围流动。 热交换器具有第一热质量和催化转化器体，废气可以通过该主体流动。 催化转化器主体具有第二热质量。 还提供了具有组件的机动车辆和用于操作部件的方法。