Refrigeration – Using electrical or magnetic effect – Thermoelectric; e.g. – peltier effect
Patent
1990-05-31
1991-02-19
King, Lloyd L.
Refrigeration
Using electrical or magnetic effect
Thermoelectric; e.g., peltier effect
62394, 62396, 2221466, F25B 2102
Patent
active
049932292
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus adaptable for use with bottled water dispensing systems thermoelectrically cools the bottled water contained in a bottle which is positioned in a water receptacle within a housing. The bottled water cooling units include a heat sink having a plurality of fins, preferably of a corrugated configuration, secured to and extending outwardly from the first side of a base plate. At least one thermoelectric chip, being connectable to an electrical energy source and having a cold side and a hot side, is bonded to the second side of the base plate, wherein the cold side of the chip is in contact with the water receptacle to lower the temperature of the water contained in and flowing through the receptacle, and the hot side of the chip is in direct contact with the heat sink base plate. A fan is provided to circulate air through the plurality of fins of the heat sink. The cooling unit further includes a power supply capable of providing a current through the at least one thermoelectric chip, wherein the power supply is also preferably capable of converting 110 volts alternating current to 12 volts direct current. Finally, the cooling unit may include clamping means for clamping the heat sink and thermoelectric chip against the water receptacle to assure direct continued contact between the cold side of the at least one thermoelectric chip and the water receptacle.
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Baus Wayne A.
Haushalter Frederick W.
Aqua-Form Inc.
King Lloyd L.
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