THERMOPILE ASSEMBLY WITH HEAT SINK

摘要

A heat sink assembly draws heat away from the cold junction of a thermopile element to increase the thermopile's power output. In one example, the heat sink assembly includes a first thermally conductive securing mechanism, a second thermally conductive securing mechanism, and a thermally conductive tube having a first end and a second end. The first end of the thermally conductive tube is secured between the first securing mechanism and the second securing mechanism. In some cases, the first end of the thermally conductive tube may include a flanged region adjacent the first end with at least part of the flange region secured between the first securing mechanism and the second securing mechanism. The flange may help with heat transfer to the thermally conductive tube.

主权项

1. A thermopile assembly, comprising:
a thermopile element including a hot junction and a cold junction; a first thermally conductive securing mechanism; a second thermally conductive securing mechanism; and a thermally conductive tube having a first end and a second end, the first end of the thermally conductive tube comprises a flanged region adjacent the first end with at least part of the flanged region secured between the first securing mechanism and the second thermally conductive securing mechanism.