SUPERINSULATION PANEL WITH THERMOELECTRIC DEVICE AND METHOD

摘要

A superinsulation panel (30) and thermoelectric assembly (50) are provided to maintain the temperature within a refrigerator (20) or other type of enclosed structure at a desired value. The thermoelectric assembly (50) includes a thermoelectric device (52) having a hot sink (60) and a cold sink (70). The superinsulation panel (30) is preferably disposed between the hot sink (60) and the cold sink (70). A cold finger (80) is positioned within the superinsulation panel (30) to transfer heat energy from the cold sink (70) to the thermoelectric device (52) which in turn transfers the heat energy to the hot sink (60). A plurality of posts (82) may also be disposed within the superinsulation panel (30) for use in coupling the thermoelectric assembly (50) with the superinsulation panel (30).