Abstract: A cooling system for thermally conditioning a component which includes a battery and a heat spreader supporting the battery. Multiple thermoelectric devices are bonded to the heat spreader, for example, using solder or braze, which provides improved heat transfer. A cold plate assembly operatively thermally engages the thermoelectric devices.

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: A cooling system for thermally conditioning a component which includes a battery and a heat spreader supporting the battery. Multiple thermoelectric devices are bonded to the heat spreader, for example, using solder or braze, which provides improved heat transfer. A cold plate assembly operatively thermally engages the thermoelectric devices.

Abstract: A thermoelectric assembly comprises an insulator, a current carrier, and thermoelectric assemblies. The insulator has openings extending through the insulator from a first side to a second side, and receptacles located between the first and second sides. The current carrier is releasably secured to the insulator, and has ends. The thermoelectric assemblies are within the openings, and have terminals connected to the ends. A method of assembling a thermoelectric assembly comprises providing an insulating part, current carriers, and thermoelectric devices. The insulating part includes a) openings extending through the insulating part from a first side to a second side and b) receptacles located between the first and second sides. The thermoelectric devices include terminals. The method further includes engaging the current carriers within the receptacles, receiving the thermoelectric devices within the openings, and electrically connecting the thermoelectric devices via the current carriers.

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: A chair with water basins for heat strain reduction purpose is disclosed. The chair is provided with built-in or attachable water basins at the armrest level for the user to immerse his forearms and hands in the basins while seating on the chair. Another embodiment of the chair provides foot basin module detachably coupled to the chair with or without the hand basins, thereby enabling the user to immerse his feet in the water to enjoy the cooling effect. In the event where the user is standing up, the invention also teaches a hand and/or foot pool system so that an individual user or multiple users can immerse their extremities in water to cool off the body core temperature while standing up.

Abstract: A chair with water basins for heat strain reduction purpose is disclosed. The chair is provided with built-in or attachable water basins at the armrest level for the user to immerse his forearms and hands in the basins while seating on the chair. Another embodiment of the chair provides foot basin module detachably coupled to the chair with or without the hand basins, thereby enabling the user to immerse his feet in the water to enjoy the cooling effect. In the event where the user is standing up, the invention also teaches a hand and/or foot pool system so that an individual user or multiple users can immerse their extremities in water to cool off the body core temperature while standing up.

Abstract: A display rack having a plurality of vertically spaced compartments. Slots are provided in the rear wall of the rack in each compartment for receiving a display hook therein. Display items therein can be mounted on the hooks such that a plurality of such items are disposed in each compartment. The rack may be quickly and easily assembled from a planar sheet of material.