Title: Flexible sleeve thermal path device for thermoelectric converter element pressure loading force application spring

Abstract: A flexible layered tubular sleeve which surrounds a thermoelectric element force application spring. The sleeve is electrically insulated from the thermoelectric element and provides a thermal path between the cold end junction of the thermoelectric element and a heat rejection system. The sleeve comprises a plurality of bowed flexible strips which bend outwardly when an axial compressive force is applied to the sleeve thus causing these strips to collapse. The sleeve provides a thermal path between the thermoelectric element and the heat rejection system without interfering with the operation of the force application spring.

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Inventors: Hall, Jr., Samuel D. (Catonsville, MD, US)

Application Number: 594449
Filing Date: 1975-07-09
Publication_date: 1977-08-23
Assignee: Teledyne Isotopes (Timonium, MD)
Primary Class(es): 136/221 136/229
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US Patent Ref:

2988582	Jun, 1961	McGregor et al.	136/221.
3449172	Jun, 1969	Dingwall	136/221.

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Primary Examiner: Wilbur, Maynard R.
Assistant Examiner: Berger, Richard E.
Attorney: Fleit & Jacobson