公开(公告)号：EP1872382A2

公开(公告)日：2008-01-02

申请号：EP06751270.7

申请日：2006-04-18

Applicant: Sung, Chien-Min

Inventor： Sung, Chien-Min

IPC: H01J1/14 ,  H01J1/02

CPC classification number: H01L37/00 ,  H01J45/00

Abstract: Diamond-like carbon based thermoelectric conversion devices and methods of making and using the same which have improved conversion efficiencies and increased reliability. The device can include a cathode (25) having a base member (60) with a layer of diamond-like carbon material (5) such as amorphous diamond coated over the cathode (25). A dielectric intermediate member (55) can be electrically coupled between the diamond-like carbon material (5) and an anode (30). Various additional layers and configurations can allow for improved performance such as multiple cathode layers and/or multiple intermediate layers. The thermoelectric conversion devices can be configured as an electrical generator and/or a cooling device and can be conveniently formed. In addition, the devices of the present invention do not require formation of a vacuum space and are typically completely solid throughout. As a result, the devices of the present invention are susceptible of mass production at reduced costs and have improved conversion efficiencies and reliability.

公开(公告)号：EP1018210B1

公开(公告)日：2006-12-20

申请号：EP98944798.2

申请日：1998-09-08

Applicant: Borealis Technical Limited

Inventor： TAVKHELIDZE, Avto ,  EDELSON, Jonathan Sidney, Borealis Technical Ltd.

IPC: H02N2/00 ,  H02N3/00 ,  H01J45/00 ,  H01J21/08 ,  F25B21/00

CPC classification number: F25B21/00 ,  F25B2321/003 ,  F25B2400/15 ,  H01J21/08 ,  H01J45/00 ,  Y02B30/66

Abstract: Diode devices are disclosed in which the separation of the electrodes (1, 5) is set and controlled using piezo-electric, electrostrictive, or magnetostrictive actuators (20). This avoids problems associated with electrode spacing changing or distorting as a result of heat stress. In addition it allows the operation of these devices at electrode separations which permit quantum electron tunneling between them. Pairs of electrodes whose surfaces replicate each other are also disclosed. These may be used in constructing devices with very close electrode spacings.

公开(公告)号：EP1131842A2

公开(公告)日：2001-09-12

申请号：EP99969602.4

申请日：1999-11-17

Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

Inventor： SHAKOURI, Ali ,  BOWERS, John, E.

IPC: H01J45/00

CPC classification number: H01L29/861 ,  H01J45/00 ,  H01L29/205 ,  H01L29/267

Abstract: A heterostructure thermionic cooler and a method for making thermionic coolers, employing a barrier layer of varying conduction bandedge for n-type material, or varying valence bandedge for p-type material, that is placed between two layers of material. The barrier layer bandedge is at least kBT higher than the Fermi level of the semiconductor layer, which allows only selected, 'hot' electrons, or electrons of high enough energy, across the barrier. The barrier layer is constructed to have an internal electric field such that the electrons that make it over the initial barrier are assisted in travel to the anode. Once electrons drop to the energy level at the anode, they lose energy to the lattice, thus heating the lattice of the anode. The barrier height of the barrier layer is high enough to prevent the electrons from traveling in the reverse direction.

公开(公告)号：TW200518158A

公开(公告)日：2005-06-01

申请号：TW093132714

申请日：2004-10-28

Applicant: 瑟摩康公司 THERMOCON, INC.

Inventor： 艾德溫D 黛維斯 DAVIS, EDWIN D.

IPC: H01J

CPC classification number: H01J45/00

Abstract: 揭示一種熱離子電子轉換器，其包含一個陰極輸出加強雷射，其係操作，以將雷射射束指向藉以擊打陰極放射器放射表面，用以增加陰極放射器之電子輸出。陰極輸出加強雷射係定位以將雷射射束以陰極放射器之方向指向經過一個陽極或目標架構之空孔。在陽極中的空孔邊緣上提供一種電子排斥環狀物，藉以降低偏離陽極並且通過陽極空孔之電子數目。

Abstract in simplified Chinese: 揭示一种热离子电子转换器，其包含一个阴极输出加强激光，其系操作，以将激光射束指向借以击打阴极放射器放射表面，用以增加阴极放射器之电子输出。阴极输出加强激光系定位以将激光射束以阴极放射器之方向指向经过一个阳极或目标架构之空孔。在阳极中的空孔边缘上提供一种电子排斥环状物，借以降低偏离阳极并且通过阳极空孔之电子数目。

公开(公告)号：EP3089349A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-02

申请号：EP14874502.9

申请日：2014-12-01

Applicant: Zhang, Weiguo

Inventor： Zhang, Weiguo

IPC: H02N3/00

CPC classification number: H01J45/00

Abstract: A thermionic power generation unit applied to the field of nuclear energy, firepower, and solar energy power generation comprises multiple thermionic receiving and sending mixed electrodes and a last-stage receiving electrode. The multiple thermionic receiving and sending mixed electrodes are serially connected in turn, and then connected with the last-stage receiving electrode in series. The work temperature of the receiving and sending mixed electrodes of the thermionic power generation unit is same or close to that of the receiving electrode. The needed temperature of the heat source is relatively low, and the loss of heat energy is low. The device has the characteristics of simplification, economy, efficiency and security.

Abstract translation: 应用于核能，火力和太阳能发电领域的热电发电机组包括多个热离子接收和发送混合电极和最后一段接收电极。 多个热离子接收和发送混合电极依次串联，然后与最后一级接收电极串联连接。 热电子发生单元的接收和发送混合电极的工作温度与接收电极相同或接近。 热源所需的温度相对较低，热能损失低。 该设备具有简化，经济，高效，安全的特点。

公开(公告)号：EP2067184B1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-11

申请号：EP07804716.4

申请日：2007-08-06

Applicant: MTPV Power Corporation

Inventor： Hagelstein Peter ,  Wu Dennis

IPC: H01L35/00 ,  H01J45/00

CPC classification number: H01L35/32 ,  H01J45/00 ,  H01L35/00 ,  H01L35/16 ,  H01L35/34 ,  H02S10/30

公开(公告)号：EP2885808A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-24

申请号：EP13780212.0

申请日：2013-08-13

Applicant: Consiglio Nazionale Delle Ricerche

Inventor： ADRIANI, Massimo

IPC: H01J45/00

CPC classification number: H01J45/00

Abstract: Thermionic converter with a linear arrangement of the components, suitable for the direct conversion of solar energy into electrical energy and the combined generation of heat and energy, comprising: an elongated vacuum tube (3) which houses a cathode (24; 25; 26; 27; 28) and at least one anode (6), the cathode (24; 25; 26; 27; 28) and said at least one anode (6) being arranged longitudinally alongside each other along the tube (3), wherein the cathode is suspended centrally inside the tube (3) at at least one end (25L) which forms a corresponding current output of the cathode (24; 25; 26; 27; 28), characterized in that the cathode is a cathode in the form of a spiral.

公开(公告)号：EP2067184A2

公开(公告)日：2009-06-10

申请号：EP07804716.4

申请日：2007-08-06

Applicant: Hagelstein, Peter ,  Wu, Dennis

Inventor： Hagelstein, Peter ,  Wu, Dennis

IPC: H01L35/00 ,  H01J45/00

CPC classification number: H01L35/32 ,  H01J45/00 ,  H01L35/00 ,  H01L35/16 ,  H01L35/34 ,  H02S10/30

Abstract: An improved method of and apparatus for thermal-to-electric conversion involving relatively hot and cold juxtaposed surfaces separated by a small vacuum gap wherein the cold surface provides an array of single charge carrier converter elements along the surface and the hot surface transfers excitation energy to the opposing cold surface across the gap through Coulomb electrostatic coupling interaction.

Abstract translation: 一种用于热 - 电转换的改进方法和装置，其涉及由小的真空间隙分开的相对热和冷的并置表面，其中冷表面沿表面提供单个电荷载流子转换器元件的阵列，并且热表面将激发能量传递到 通过库仑静电耦合相互作用反对跨越间隙的冷表面。

公开(公告)号：EP2013550A2

公开(公告)日：2009-01-14

申请号：EP07748452.5

申请日：2007-04-30

Applicant: Nanofreeze Technologies Lund Ab

Inventor： LARSSON, Magnus

IPC: F25B21/00 ,  H01L37/00 ,  H01J19/24 ,  H01J21/02 ,  H01L49/00

CPC classification number: F25B21/00 ,  F25B2321/003 ,  H01J45/00 ,  H01L35/00 ,  Y02B30/66 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: The present invention relates to a solid state cooling/power generating device is provided comprising a first and second electrode separated by a vacuum gap. According to the present invention at least one of the electrodes is provided with a nanoscaled semiconductor heterostructure (301), which comprises at least one quantum well which in combination with the vacuum gap (315) forms a double barrier resonance structure providing conditions which allows resonant tunneling between the first and second electrode.

公开(公告)号：EP1911145A2

公开(公告)日：2008-04-16

申请号：EP06851425.6

申请日：2006-08-04

Applicant: Retti, Kahrl

Inventor： The designation of the inventor has not yet been filed

IPC: H02N6/00

CPC classification number: H01L31/056 ,  B60L5/005 ,  B60L8/00 ,  B60L11/182 ,  B60M7/00 ,  F02M21/0206 ,  F02M21/0227 ,  F02M21/0296 ,  H01J45/00 ,  H01L31/0352 ,  H01L41/113 ,  H02J7/0052 ,  H02J7/35 ,  H02K7/1876 ,  H02N2/18 ,  H02S99/00 ,  Y02T10/32 ,  Y02T10/641 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7072 ,  Y02T10/7083 ,  Y02T90/122 ,  Y02T90/14

Abstract: Provided is a multiple layer composition and method for deposition of a solar energy harvesting strip onto a driving surface that will allow electric cars to charge by an inductive coupling. The multiple layer composition includes at least one magnetic material for generating a magnetic field, wherein at least one of the multiple layers comprises the magnetic material. Further, the a multiple layer composition includes at least one solar energy harvesting material for converting at least one of thermal and photonic energy into electrical energy, wherein at least one of the multiple layers comprises the at least one solar energy harvesting material and wherein the at least one solar energy harvesting material is located within a magnetic field generated by the at least one magnetic material. An alternative multiple layer composition includes a thermal energy harvesting material for converting thermal energy into electrical energy, wherein at least one layer comprises the thermal energy harvesting material, and a photonic energy harvesting material for converting photonic energy into electrical energy, wherein at least one layer comprises the thermal energy harvesting material. Additionally provided is a solar energy harvesting buckyball, inductive coupling device, vehicle chassis for storing electrical energy, atmospheric intake hydrogen motor, electrical energy generating tire and mechanical energy harvesting device.