Peltier module
First Claim
1. A Peltier effect module comprising:
- a pair of substrates arranged opposite to each other;
connection electrodes formed on each opposed surface of the pair of substrates;
a pair of power supply lead electrodes each formed in a closed loop and enclosing the connection electrodes on each opposed surface of the pair of substrates;
plural Peltier effect elements arranged in parallel between the pair of substrates; and
a hollow seal frame positioned between the pair of substrates to surround the plural Peltier effect elements, the seal frame having upper and lower ends for metallic bonding wherein the upper and lower ends of the seal frame are metallically bonded to respective power supply lead electrodes, thereby sealing each end of the seal frame and each substrate.
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Abstract
A Peltier effect module comprising a plurality of Peltier effect elements arranged in parallel between a pair of substrates where the Peltier effect elements are connected to connection electrodes disposed on the substrates. The array of Peltier effect elements is sealed off by a hollow seal frame surrounding the Peltier effect element array with a seal formed by a bond between both end edges of the seal frame and the substrates. Because the perimeter around the Peltier effect elements is sealed using a seal frame metalically bonded at both ends to the substrates, resistance to moisture penetration is largely determined by the material from which the seal frame is made. Therefore, by appropriately selecting the seal frame materials, the Peltier effect module can be reliably protected for a long period of time against moisture penetration.
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1. A Peltier effect module comprising:
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a pair of substrates arranged opposite to each other; connection electrodes formed on each opposed surface of the pair of substrates; a pair of power supply lead electrodes each formed in a closed loop and enclosing the connection electrodes on each opposed surface of the pair of substrates; plural Peltier effect elements arranged in parallel between the pair of substrates; and a hollow seal frame positioned between the pair of substrates to surround the plural Peltier effect elements, the seal frame having upper and lower ends for metallic bonding wherein the upper and lower ends of the seal frame are metallically bonded to respective power supply lead electrodes, thereby sealing each end of the seal frame and each substrate. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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