THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR

摘要

A thermoelectric generation unit for a cookstove or other heat source is described. The thermoelectric generation unit includes a probe, a thermoelectric module, and a fluid reservoir. The probe draws heat from a heat source such as a wood cookstove. The thermoelectric module generates an electric current based on a heat gradient created by different temperatures of contents of the fluid reservoir and the probe.

主权项

1. A thermoelectric generation unit, comprising:
a reservoir configured to hold a liquid; a handle coupled to the reservoir; a heat conductive probe that is coupled to the reservoir and that is configured to conduct heat obtained from a heat source; and a thermoelectric generation module that is positioned between the probe and the reservoir, such that a temperature gradient is produced within the thermoelectric generation module due to a relative temperature difference between the probe and liquid within the reservoir, wherein the thermoelectric generation module generates an electric current based on the temperature gradient.