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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THERMOELECTRICALLY COOLING INDUCTIVE CHARGING STATIONS

  • US 20140007594A1
  • Filed: 07/03/2013
  • Published: 01/09/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/06/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A cooling system for an induction charger, the system comprising:

  • a thermal conditioning module in fluid communication with an induction charging assembly, the thermal conditioning module comprising;

    a fan assembly;

    a thermoelectric device; and

    ducting fluidly connecting the fan, the thermoelectric device, and a dock of the induction charging assembly, wherein the dock is configured to receive and to provide inductive charging functionality to a portable electronic device;

    wherein the fan is configured to encourage air across a portion of the thermoelectric device, thereby cooling the air, and the cooled air is subsequently provided to the induction charging assembly, thereby offsetting at least a portion of the heat generated by the induction charging assembly during induction charging of the portable electronic device.

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