Electrical generator or motor structure – Non-dynamoelectric – Thermal or pyromagnetic
Patent
1996-02-15
1997-07-01
LaBalle, Clayton E.
Electrical generator or motor structure
Non-dynamoelectric
Thermal or pyromagnetic
310308, 322 2R, H02N 300
Patent
active
056441843
ABSTRACT:
The present invention embodies a piezo-pyroelectric energy converter and is directed to a method and apparatus for conversion of thermal energy to electrical energy and refrigeration. The present invention utilizes one or more piezo-pyroelectric materials with thermally conductive metal electrodes, which resonate at a high frequency and are in thermal communication with hot and cold heat sinks to create a thermal gradient and heat flow along the metal electrodes and the piezo-pyroelectric material.
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Evans Paul S.
LaBalle Clayton E.
Thermodyne, Inc.
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