Title: Thermoelectric generator having a resiliently mounted removable thermoelectric module

Abstract: An electrical generator having an Isotopic Heat Capsule including radioactive fuel rod 21 as a primary heat source and Thermoelectric Modules 41 and 43 as converters. The Biological Shield for the Capsule is suspended from Spiders at each end each consisting of pretensioned rods 237 and 239 defining planes at right angles to each other. The Modules are mounted in cups 171 of transition members 173 of a heat rejection Fin Assembly whose fins 195 and 197 extend from both sides of the transition member 173 for effective cooling.

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Inventors: Purdy, David L. (Indiana, PA, US)
Shapiro, Zalman M. (Pittsburgh, PA, US)
Hursen, Thomas F. (Monroeville, PA, US)
Maurer, Gerould W. (Apollo, PA, US)

Application Number: 449819
Filing Date: 1974-03-11
Publication_date: 1976-11-02
Assignee: ARCO Medical Products Company (Leechburg, PA)
Primary Class(es): 136/205 136/202, 136/217, 976/DIG416
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US Patent Ref:

3082276	Mar, 1963	Corry et al.	136/205.
3208877	Sep, 1965	Merry	136/212.
3301714	Jan, 1967	Lyman	136/212.
3539399	Nov, 1970	Harvey	136/212.

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Primary Examiner: Wilbur, Maynard R.
Assistant Examiner: Montone, Gregory E.
Attorney: Ewbank; John R.