SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THERMOELECTRICALLY COOLING INDUCTIVE CHARGING STATIONS
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Abstract
In some embodiments, a cooling system for an induction charger includes a thermal conditioning module in fluid communication with an induction charging assembly, which includes a dock and an induction charging module. The dock can be configured to receive a portable electronic device, such as a cell phone, that is configured to accept inductive charging from the induction charging module. The thermal conditioning module can include a fan or other fluid encouraging assembly, ducting, and a thermoelectric device (e.g., a Peltier device). A fluid, such as air, can flow from the fan and across and/or through the thermoelectric device, thereby conditioning the fluid. The conditioned fluid can be provided to the dock to at least partially offset the heat generated by the inductive charging and/or the portable electronic device.
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15. A cooling system for an induction charging module, the system comprising:
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a dock configured to connect to an induction charging module on a first side, the dock comprising; walls defining a cavity, a first opening at a first end for receiving a portable electronic device within the cavity, and a second opening on a second side of the dock adjacent a second end opposite the first end; and at least one rib protruding from at least one of the walls on the first side for spacing the portable electronic device away from the at least one of the walls; and a thermal conditioning module comprising an air moving device and a duct fluidly connecting the air moving device and the dock via the second opening, wherein during operation, the thermal conditioning module supplies a flow of air into the dock for cooling the portable electronic device. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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