Thermos with peltier

摘要

Method and apparatus for a conventional thermos bottle having a peltier mounted thereon wherein the peltier is operated by turning a crank handle on a generator assembly so that the peltier is actuated. The device is designed for use in emergency or survival situations where there is no electricity available. The device comprises a standard thermos bottle having a hole cut through the side thereon so as to receive a peltier therein. The peltier comprises an aluminum block that has fins milled out to in essence form a cooling or heating module to heat or cool liquid contained inside the thermos. The peltier is attached to the thermos using adhesives, screws or the like so as to firmly attach the aluminum block to the wall of the thermos.

主权项

1. An apparatus for heating or cooling the contents of a thermos bottle, comprising: a) said thermos bottle comprising spaced inner and outer walls enclosing an interior space, the outer wall having an exterior surface; b) a Peltier comprising an aluminum block mounted on said exterior surface with milled out conduction fins extending through said outer and inner walls into said interior space; c) a generator assembly for providing electrical energy to said Peltier, wherein said generator assembly is electrically connected to said Peltier; d) wherein said generator assembly is configured to be operated manually using a hand crank for providing electrical energy to said Peltier; and e) said generator assembly configured so that when said hand crank is turned in one direction the contents of said thermos bottle is heated, and when said hand crank is turned; in an opposite direction the contents of said thermos bottle is cooled.