A method of fabricating a thermoelectric device includes providing a thermoelectric device having a thermally conductive first plate, a thermally conductive second plate, and a plurality of thermoelectric elements in a region bounded by and including the first plate and the second plate. The plurality of thermoelectric elements is in thermal communication with the first plate and the second plate. The method further includes forming a polymeric coating in the region on at least one surface of the first plate, at least one surface of the second plate, and at least one surface of the plurality of thermoelectric elements.

The present disclosure relates to a water supplier for a pet and a control method thereof, that is, a water supplier for a pet that operates a thermoelectric element by sensing the temperature of water stored in a water tub through a water temperature sensor, operates a warning unit by sensing the level of the water stored in a water tub through a water level sensor, operates a pump by sensing a pet within a predetermined distance range through a proximity sensor, and cuts power or keeps the inclination of a water dispenser horizontal by sensing the inclination of the water tub through a gyro sensor, and a method of controlling the water supplier.

A method of thermoelectric power generation by converting heat to electricity via the use of a ZrCoBi-based thermoelectric material, wherein a thermoelectric conversion efficiency of the ZrCoBi-based thermoelectric material is greater than or equal to 7% at a temperature difference of up to 800 K.

A method of thermoelectric power generation by converting heat to electricity via the use of a ZrCoBi-based thermoelectric material, wherein a thermoelectric conversion efficiency of the ZrCoBi-based thermoelectric material is greater than or equal to 7% at a temperature difference of up to 800 K.

A device of application of a cold surface of a thermoelectric cooling (TEC) chip, the device includes a cooling part, a plate coil, a pump, a reservoir and a pipeline, the cooling part is used for connecting to the cold surface of TEC chip, the pump transfers antifreeze to circulate through the cooling part, the plate coil and the reservoir. Due the cooling part and the plate coil have large heat exchange area and excellent thermal conductivities, the device according to the present invention immediately conducts the cold temperature of the cold surface of TEC chip on operation of the TEC chip, the cooling efficiency thereof meets the standards of vehicle air conditioners and other products, so that the device according to the present invention has extremely high industrial availability.

A device of application of a cold surface of a thermoelectric cooling (TEC) chip, the device includes a cooling part, a plate coil, a pump, a reservoir and a pipeline, the cooling part is used for connecting to the cold surface of TEC chip, the pump transfers antifreeze to circulate through the cooling part, the plate coil and the reservoir. Due the cooling part and the plate coil have large heat exchange area and excellent thermal conductivities, the device according to the present invention immediately conducts the cold temperature of the cold surface of TEC chip on operation of the TEC chip, the cooling efficiency thereof meets the standards of vehicle air conditioners and other products, so that the device according to the present invention has extremely high industrial availability.

A system including a magnet configured to move in response to a movement of a wear pin indicator of a brake assembly of a vehicle. A sensor is configured to generate position data corresponding to the magnet. The position data is indicative of a position and/or movement of the wear pin indicator. The system includes a thermoelectric generator configured to generate an electrical signal based on an operation of the brake assembly. The thermoelectric generator is configured to deliver at least a portion of the electrical signal to the sensor. The system includes a mounting bracket configured to mechanically couple a sensor housing to an actuator housing of the brake assembly. The mounting bracket is configured to provide heat to the thermoelectric generator when the mounting bracket mechanically couples the sensor housing and the actuator housing.

A system including a magnet configured to move in response to a movement of a wear pin indicator of a brake assembly of a vehicle. A sensor is configured to generate position data corresponding to the magnet. The position data is indicative of a position and/or movement of the wear pin indicator. The system includes a thermoelectric generator configured to generate an electrical signal based on an operation of the brake assembly. The thermoelectric generator is configured to deliver at least a portion of the electrical signal to the sensor. The system includes a mounting bracket configured to mechanically couple a sensor housing to an actuator housing of the brake assembly. The mounting bracket is configured to provide heat to the thermoelectric generator when the mounting bracket mechanically couples the sensor housing and the actuator housing.

A domestic kitchen appliance is provided. The domestic kitchen appliance includes a peltier device having a hot side and a cold side; a hot-side heat-sink attached to the hot side of the peltier device, the hot-side heat-sink configured to remove heat from the hot side of the peltier device and transfer the heat removed from the hot side of the peltier device to a cooking chamber; a cold-side heat-sink attached to the cold side of the peltier device, the cold-side heat-sink fluidly connected to an area to be cooled; and a voltage supply that supplies voltage to the peltier device to cause the peltier device to absorb heat from the cold-side heat-sink into the cold side of the peltier device and to expel heat from the hot side of the peltier device into the hot-side heat-sink. The area to be cooled is outside of the cooking chamber.

A domestic kitchen appliance is provided. The domestic kitchen appliance includes a peltier device having a hot side and a cold side; a hot-side heat-sink attached to the hot side of the peltier device, the hot-side heat-sink configured to remove heat from the hot side of the peltier device and transfer the heat removed from the hot side of the peltier device to a cooking chamber; a cold-side heat-sink attached to the cold side of the peltier device, the cold-side heat-sink fluidly connected to an area to be cooled; and a voltage supply that supplies voltage to the peltier device to cause the peltier device to absorb heat from the cold-side heat-sink into the cold side of the peltier device and to expel heat from the hot side of the peltier device into the hot-side heat-sink. The area to be cooled is outside of the cooking chamber.