Quick charge battery with thermal management
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1. A thermal energy management system comprising:
- energy conversion means for converting chemical energy to electrical energy;
a heat pipe device substantially disposed in said energy conversion means;
thermoelectric cooler means for generating temperature differential disposed in heat exchange relationship with the heat pipe; and
means for heat transfer in heat exchange relationship with said thermoelectric cooler means.
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Abstract
A quick charge battery with thermal management is described which includes a cooler preferably disposed at least partially within the battery to transfer thermal energy. The cooler may comprise a thermoelectric generator, a microcooler, a heat pipe or combinations of the above. The cooler is capable of cooling the battery and in some embodiments selectively heating the battery to a minimum temperature level. The cooler functions to cool the battery and thereby minimizes thermal build-up produced by rapid charging of the battery.
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1. A thermal energy management system comprising:
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energy conversion means for converting chemical energy to electrical energy;
a heat pipe device substantially disposed in said energy conversion means;
thermoelectric cooler means for generating temperature differential disposed in heat exchange relationship with the heat pipe; and
means for heat transfer in heat exchange relationship with said thermoelectric cooler means. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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