Abstract: The present teachings relate to an air conditioner device with at least one ventilation device, which has at least one fluid transport device and at least two fluid exchange devices, wherein the fluid transport device has at least two attachment openings, of which one is a fluid inlet and one additional a fluid outlet. Provision is made that in at least one operational state at least a first fluid exchange device is attached to a fluid inlet of a fluid transporting device and a second fluid exchange device is attached to a fluid outlet of a fluid transporting device.

Abstract: An energy-efficient thermal management system for an electric or hybrid vehicle is provided. The system has a first coolant circuit for controlling the temperature of electric components of an electric powertrain, an air-conditioning unit being provided for air-conditioning an interior. A second coolant circuit air-conditions the interior and is operable independently of the first coolant circuit. Each coolant circuit comprises a pump and a respective ambient heat exchanger. In order to control the temperature of the interior, a temperature control device which can be designed as a Peltier module is integrated into the second coolant circuit, said temperature control device operating in the manner of a heat pump for heating purposes. The two coolant circuits can be coupled to each other in order to exchange heat. An additional temperature control device can be integrated in order to air-condition an interior component in a decentralized manner, in particular a seat.

Abstract: A thermoelectric module assembly for thermally conditioning a component includes first and second heat spreaders that are spaced apart from one another and configured to respectively provide cold and hot sides. An insulator plate is arranged between the first and second heat spreaders. The insulator plate has a compression limiter. A thermoelectric device is arranged with—in the insulator plate and operatively engaged with the first and second heat spreaders. A fastening element secures the first and second heat spreaders to one another about the insulator plate in an assembled condition. The compression limiters are configured to maintain a predetermined spacing between the first and second heat spreaders in the assembled condition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for controlling the temperature of an electrical energy store on the motor vehicle side, comprising at least one temperature control system having at least one pettier element, which can be thermally coupled, or is thermally coupled, with the electrical energy store on the motor vehicle side, or to an electrical energy store on the motor vehicle side to be temperature-controlled, wherein in addition, the at least one temperature control system is thermally coupled with at least one temperature-control fluid reservoir containing at least one temperature-control fluid.

Abstract: A temperature control device for temperature control of a steering device, characterized in that the temperature control device has at least one heat-conducting device, at least one thermoelectric device, and at least one fluid transport apparatus.

Abstract: The invention relates to a temperature-controlled beverage holder (0) for vehicles for holding a beverage container (1), comprising, at least one temperature-control device (3) for controlling the temperature of the beverage container (1) at least one temperature-control fluid circuit (2) for controlling the temperature of the temperature-control device (3) by means of a temperature-control fluid, at least one first heat transfer device (21) for transferring heat flow between the temperature-control device (3) and the temperature-control fluid circuit (2), and at least one temporary fluid reservoir (23) for temporarily storing the temperature-control fluid. According to the invention, the first heat transfer device (21) and the temporary fluid reservoir (23) are arranged directly adjacent to one another or are produced from one piece.

Abstract: A thermoelectric module assembly for thermally conditioning a component includes first and second members that are spaced apart from one another and are configured to respectively provide cold and hot sides. An insulator plate is arranged between the first and second members. A thermoelectric device is arranged within the insulator plate and is operatively engaged with the first and second members. A fastening element secures the first and second members to one another about the insulator plate in an assembled condition. A thermal insulator is provided in one of the first and the second members and is configured to receive the fastening element.

Abstract: A cooling system for thermally conditioning a component which includes a heat spreader and a thermoelectric device that operatively thermally engages the heat spreader. A cold plate assembly operatively thermally engages the thermoelectric device. A fastening element secures the cold plate assembly to the heat spreader to provide a clamp load on the thermoelectric device and the cold plate assembly, wherein the thermoelectric device and the cold plate assembly are integrated with one another as a module.

Abstract: A temperature control device for temperature control of a steering device, characterized in that the temperature control device has at least one heat-conducting device, at least one thermoelectric device, and at least one fluid transport apparatus.

Abstract: A temperature control device for temperature control of a steering device, characterized in that the temperature control device has at least one heat-conducting device, at least one thermoelectric device, and at least one fluid transport apparatus.

Abstract: Temperature control systems and methods can be designed for controlling the interior climate of a vehicle or other the climate of another desired region. The temperature control system for a vehicle can have a thermoelectric system providing heating and/or cooling, including supplemental heating and/or cooling. The thermoelectric system can transfer thermal energy between a working fluid, such as liquid coolant, and comfort air upon application of electric current of a selected polarity. The thermoelectric system can supplement or replace the heat provided from an internal combustion engine or other primary heat source. The thermoelectric system can also supplement or replace cold energy provided from a compressor-based refrigeration system or other primary cold energy source.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for controlling the temperature of an electrical energy store on the motor vehicle side, comprising at least one temperature control system having at least one pettier element, which can be thermally coupled, or is thermally coupled, with the electrical energy store on the motor vehicle side, or to an electrical energy store on the motor vehicle side to be temperature-controlled, wherein in addition, the at least one temperature control system is thermally coupled with at least one temperature-control fluid reservoir containing at least one temperature-control fluid

Abstract: Temperature control systems and methods can be designed for controlling the interior climate of a vehicle or other the climate of another desired region. The temperature control system for a vehicle can have a thermoelectric system providing heating and/or cooling, including supplemental heating and/or cooling. The thermoelectric system can transfer thermal energy between a working fluid, such as liquid coolant, and comfort air upon application of electric current of a selected polarity. The thermoelectric system can supplement or replace the heat provided from an internal combustion engine or other primary heat source. The thermoelectric system can also supplement or replace cold energy provided from a compressor-based refrigeration system or other primary cold energy source.

Abstract: Temperature control systems and methods can be designed for controlling the interior climate of a vehicle or other the climate of another desired region. The temperature control system for a vehicle can have a thermoelectric system providing heating and/or cooling, including supplemental heating and/or cooling. The thermoelectric system can transfer thermal energy between a working fluid, such as liquid coolant, and comfort air upon application of electric current of a selected polarity. The thermoelectric system can supplement or replace the heat provided from an internal combustion engine or other primary heat source. The thermoelectric system can also supplement or replace cold energy provided from a compressor-based refrigeration system or other primary cold energy source.

Abstract: An energy-efficient thermal management system for an electric or hybrid vehicle is provided. The system has a first coolant circuit for controlling the temperature of electric components of an electric powertrain, an air-conditioning unit being provided for air-conditioning an interior. A second coolant circuit air-conditions the interior and is operable independently of the first coolant circuit. Each coolant circuit comprises a pump and a respective ambient heat exchanger. In order to control the temperature of the interior, a temperature control device which can be designed as a Peltier module is integrated into the second coolant circuit, said temperature control device operating in the manner of a heat pump for heating purposes. The two coolant circuits can be coupled to each other in order to exchange heat. An additional temperature control device can be integrated in order to air-condition an interior component in a decentralized manner, in particular a seat.

Abstract: Temperature control systems and methods can be designed for controlling the interior climate of a vehicle or other the climate of another desired region. The temperature control system for a vehicle can have a thermoelectric system providing heating and/or cooling, including supplemental heating and/or cooling. The thermoelectric system can transfer thermal energy between a working fluid, such as liquid coolant, and comfort air upon application of electric current of a selected polarity. The thermoelectric system can supplement or replace the heat provided from an internal combustion engine or other primary heat source. The thermoelectric system can also supplement or replace cold energy provided from a compressor-based refrigeration system or other primary cold energy source.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electricity generation unit (100) equipped with:—at least one heat withdrawal chamber (23) for at least temporarily arranging a heat source (3) at least partially therein,—at least one shell (13) for delimiting the heat withdrawal chamber (23) from the surrounding environment thereof,—at least one thermoelectric converter (1) for converting heat into electrical energy. Provision is made for the thermoelectric converter (1) to be removable from the electricity generation unit (100), while the sleeve (13) of the working chamber can remain closed, unchanged.

Abstract: The invention relates to a temperature-controlled beverage holder (0) for vehicles for holding a beverage container (1), comprising, at least one temperature-control device (3) for controlling the temperature of the beverage container (1) at least one temperature-control fluid circuit (2) for controlling the temperature of the temperature-control device (3) by means of a temperature-control fluid, at least one first heat transfer device (21) for transferring heat flow between the temperature-control device (3) and the temperature-control fluid circuit (2), and at least one temporary fluid reservoir (23) for temporarily storing the temperature-control fluid. According to the invention, the first heat transfer device (21) and the temporary fluid reservoir (23) are arranged directly adjacent to one another or are produced from one piece.

Abstract: A thermoelectric power generating system is provided that includes at least one thermoelectric assembly. The at least one thermoelectric assembly includes at least one first heat exchanger in thermal communication with at least a first portion of a first working fluid. The first portion of the first working fluid flows through the at least one thermoelectric assembly. The at least one thermoelectric assembly includes a plurality of thermoelectric elements in thermal communication with the at least one first heat exchanger. The at least one thermoelectric assembly further includes at least one second heat exchanger in thermal communication with the plurality of thermoelectric elements and with a second working fluid flowing through the at least one thermoelectric assembly. The second working fluid is cooler than the first working fluid.

Abstract: A temperature control device for temperature control of a steering device, characterized in that the temperature control device has at least one heat-conducting device, at least one thermoelectric device, and at least one fluid transport apparatus.