公开(公告)号：WO2015191509A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-17

申请号：PCT/US2015/034800

申请日：2015-06-09

Applicant: PHONONIC DEVICES, INC.

Inventor： EDWARDS, Jesse W. ,  THERRIEN, Robert Joseph ,  OLSSON, Mattias K-O ,  ALLEN, Robert B. ,  YADAV, Abhishek ,  MCCAIN, Paul Brian ,  RODRIGUEZ, Ricardo E. ,  ENGLISH, Justin W. ,  BARUS, Daniel ,  STANLEY, Marshall

IPC: F24F7/007 ,  F04D25/08 ,  F28D11/04

CPC classification number: F24F5/0096 ,  F04D17/16 ,  F04D25/088 ,  F04D29/30 ,  F04D29/38 ,  F04D29/5826 ,  F04D29/584 ,  F24F5/001 ,  F24F5/0021 ,  F24F5/0042 ,  F24F7/007 ,  F24F2221/54 ,  F25B21/02 ,  F25B23/006 ,  F25B30/02 ,  F28D15/0208 ,  F28D15/0266 ,  F28D15/0275 ,  F28F13/125

Abstract: Embodiments of a hybrid fan and active heat pumping system are disclosed. In some embodiments, the hybrid fan and active heat pumping system comprises a fan assembly and an active heat pumping system comprises a heat pump. The active heat pumping system is integrated with the fan assembly and is operable to actively cool or heat air as the air passes through the fan assembly. In some embodiments, the heat pump comprised in the active heat pumping system is a solid-state heat pump, a vapor compression heat pump, or a Stirling Cycle heat pump.

Abstract translation: 公开了混合风扇和主动式热泵系统的实施例。 在一些实施例中，混合风扇和主动式热泵系统包括风扇组件和包括热泵的主动热泵系统。 主动热泵系统与风扇组件集成，并且可操作以在空气通过风扇组件时主动冷却或加热空气。 在一些实施例中，包括在主动式热泵系统中的热泵是固态热泵，蒸汽压缩热泵或斯特林循环热泵。

公开(公告)号：WO2015188180A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-10

申请号：PCT/US2015/034683

申请日：2015-06-08

Applicant: PHONONIC DEVICES, INC.

Inventor： STANLEY, Marshall ,  BARUS, Daniel ,  RODRIGUEZ, Ricardo E. ,  EDWARDS, Jesse W. ,  THERRIEN, Robert Joseph

IPC: H02M7/23 ,  F25B21/02

CPC classification number: F25B21/02 ,  G05D23/1919 ,  H01L35/28 ,  H02M7/23 ,  H02M2001/0048 ,  Y02B70/1491

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein relating to an Alternating Current - Direct Current (AC-DC) power conversion system for supplying power to one or more Thermoelectric Coolers (TECs). In some embodiments, a system comprises one or more TECs and an AC-DC power conversion system configured to supply power to the one or more TECs for a high efficiency mode of operation and a high heat pumping mode of operation. The AC-DC power conversion system comprises a first AC-DC power converter configured to convert an AC input to a DC output at a first output power level for the high efficiency mode of operation of the one or more TECs. The AC-DC power conversion system further comprises a second AC-DC power converter configured to convert the AC input to a DC output at a second output power level for the high heat pumping mode of operation of the one or more TECs.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了与向一个或多个热电冷却器（TEC）供电的交流 - 直流（AC-DC）功率转换系统相关的系统和方法。 在一些实施例中，系统包括一个或多个TEC和AC-DC电力转换系统，其被配置为向一个或多个TEC供电用于高效率运行模式和高热泵运行模式。 AC-DC电力转换系统包括第一AC-DC电力转换器，其被配置为为一个或多个TEC的高效率操作模式以一第一输出功率电平将AC输入转换为DC输出。 AC-DC电力转换系统还包括第二AC-DC电力转换器，其被配置为将AC输入转换成用于一个或多个TEC的高热泵运行模式的第二输出功率电平的DC输出。

公开(公告)号：WO2016014574A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-28

申请号：PCT/US2015/041388

申请日：2015-07-21

Applicant: PHONONIC DEVICES, INC.

Inventor： STANLEY, Marshall ,  BARUS, Daniel

IPC: F25B21/02 ,  F25B49/00

CPC classification number: F25B21/02 ,  F25B49/00 ,  F25B2321/0212 ,  F25B2700/2104 ,  F25B2700/2107

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于操作热电模块以提高效率的系统和方法。 在一些实施例中，操作热电模块的方法包括确定将基于一个或多个系统参数使热电模块的性能系数最大化并且向热电模块提供第一功率量的第一功率量。 所述方法还包括确定所述一个或多个系统参数中的至少一个已经改变，确定基于所述一个或多个系统参数来最大化所述热电模块的性能系数的第二数量的功率，以及提供所述第二量 的电力到热电模块。 在一些实施例中，调整基于一个或多个系统参数提供的功率量增加了热电模块的效率。

公开(公告)号：WO2016014569A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-28

申请号：PCT/US2015/041383

申请日：2015-07-21

Applicant: PHONONIC DEVICES, INC.

Inventor： EDWARDS, Jesse W. ,  THERRIEN, Robert Joseph ,  BARUS, Daniel ,  STANLEY, Marshall ,  YADAV, Abhishek ,  SWANN, Daniel

IPC: F25B21/02 ,  F25B49/00

CPC classification number: F25B21/02 ,  F25B49/00 ,  F25B2321/0212 ,  F25B2700/2104 ,  F25B2700/2107

Abstract: Systems and methods for mitigating heat rejection limitations of a thermoelectric module are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method of operating a thermoelectric module includes providing a first amount of power to the thermoelectric module and determining that a temperature of a hot side of the thermoelectric module is above a first threshold. The method also includes, in response to determining that the temperature of the hot side is above the first threshold, providing a second amount of power to the thermoelectric module that is less than the first amount of power. The method also includes determining that the temperature of the hot side of the thermoelectric module is below a second threshold and providing a third amount of power to the thermoelectric module. In some embodiments, this mitigates heat rejection limitations of the thermoelectric module, especially when the hot side of the thermoelectric module is passively cooled.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于减轻热电模块的排热限制的系统和方法。 在一些实施例中，操作热电模块的方法包括向热电模块提供第一量的功率并且确定热电模块的热侧的温度高于第一阈值。 该方法还包括响应于确定热侧的温度高于第一阈值，向热电模块提供小于第一功率量的第二量的功率。 该方法还包括确定热电模块的热侧的温度低于第二阈值并且向热电模块提供第三量的功率。 在一些实施例中，这减轻了热电模块的排热限制，特别是当热电模块的热侧被动冷却时。