Thermoelectric device and method of making same

Patent · Tue Jul 10 04:00:00 EDT 1984

OSTI ID:6145391

Chou, D J

A thermoelectric device includes first and second sets of spaced apart copper plate segments. Thermoelectric elements which generate electricity are disposed between the sets of copper plate segments. The elements are electrically and thermally fastened thereto by a solder paste screen printed on the inner surfaces of the sets of copper plate segments. A ceramic potting compound which absorbs thermal expansion of the device fills the voids between the thermoelectric elements and the copper plate segments and a thick film ceramic insulator coats the outer surfaces of the sets of copper plate segments. Also disclosed is a method for manufacturing the device of the present invention.

• Assignee: Energy Conversion Devices Inc.
• Patent Number(s): US 4459428
• OSTI ID: 6145391
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ELEMENTS
EQUIPMENT
EXPANSION
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