Thermocouple split follower

Patent · Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1980

OSTI ID:863586

Howell, deceased, Louis J. ^[1]

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1. (late of Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County, PA)

Thermoelectric generator assembly accommodating differential thermal expansion between thermoelectric elements by means of a cylindrical split follower forming a slot and having internal spring loaded wedges that permit the split follower to open and close across the slot.

• Research Organization: General Electric Co., Boston, MA (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AT(30-1)-3412
• Assignee: United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
• Patent Number(s): US 4204882
• OSTI ID: 863586
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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