Thermoelectric batteries. [radioisotope heat source]

Patent · Tue Jan 11 00:00:00 EST 1977

OSTI ID:7305955

Brown, M H

A thermoelectric battery comprises a thermoelectric module in the form of a matrix of rods of alternately p- and n-type semi-conductor material connected together in the manner of a thermopile. The thermoelectric module is suspended in a casing in contact at one end with a heat sink and having attached at the other end a radio-isotope fuel capsule. The attachment of the fuel capsule is supported against shocks or rapid accelerations by a combination of spring mounting and a fibre spider. 5 claims, 2 figures.

• Assignee: United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
• Patent Number(s): US 4002497
• OSTI ID: 7305955
• Resource Relation: Patent Priority Date: Priority date 30 Sep 1974, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK)
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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