Thermoelectric device and method of making same

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 4459428
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06372688

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A thermoelectric device includes first and second sets of spaced apart copper plate segments. Thermoelectric elements which generate electricity are disposed between the sets of copper plate segments. The elements are electrically and thermally fastened thereto by a solder paste screen printed on the inner surfaces of the sets of copper plate segments. A ceramic potting compound which absorbs thermal expansion of the device fills the voids between the thermoelectric elements and the copper plate segments and a thick film ceramic insulator coats the outer surfaces of the sets of copper plate segments. Also disclosed is a method for manufacturing the device of the present invention.

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ENERGY CONVERSION DEVICES INC1675 WEST MAPLE STREET TROY MICHIGAN 48084 U S A

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Chou, Der-Jeou Troy, MI 4 160

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