| 摘要 |
A thermal device (110) for generating mechanical and/or electrical energy preferably by utilising naturally occurring temperature gradients is provided with at least two drive elements (111, 112) which each contain a temperature-dependent expansion medium (115) and are each connected to a working element (120) by which a generator unit (130) for mechanical and/or electrical energy is powered, wherein each drive element (111, 112) can be impinged upon with two different temperature values in an alternating manner. A buffer storage unit (140) for a working medium (125) provided in the working element (120, 121) is arranged between the working elements (120, 121) and the generator unit (130), wherein the generator unit (130) and buffer storage unit (140) are commonly connected to all drive elements (111, 112) or all working elements (120, 121) connected thereto. |
