Beverage dispenser with a dehumidifier utilizing a thermoelectri

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1999-05-14

2000-12-12

Doerrler, William

Refrigeration

Using electrical or magnetic effect

Thermoelectric; e.g., peltier effect

62 362, F25B 2102

Patent

active

061582247

ABSTRACT:
A dehumidifier which includes a thermoelectric cooler having first and second ends on opposite sides, with the first end being cooler than the second end during operation; a first plate which is thermally conductive and has first and second surfaces on opposite sides, wherein the first surface is thermally coupled to the first end of the thermoelectric cooler; a second plate spaced from and facing the second surface of the first plate to form a first air passage therebetween; and a fan positioned to cause air to flow through the first air passage, wherein the air flowing through the first air passage is dehumidified as moisture therein condenses on the second surface of the first plate. The invention also relates to a dispensing machine which includes the humidifier and a method for dehumidifying air in the dispensing machine or in other devices.

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