Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
A thermoelectric cooler, comprising: a storage compartment for the storage of items therein, at least one, separate, detached coupling pad fabricated of thermoconductive material, means for attaching said coupling pad onto said storage compartment, a thermoelectric module secured to said pad with the cold face of said module against said pad; and means mounting a heat exchanger on the hot face of said module in heat transfer relationship comprising; at least two fasteners, a support bar and a spot shim between said heat exchanger and said support bar.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
A thermoelectric cooler, comprising: a storage compartment for the storage of items therein, at least one, separate, detached coupling pad fabricated of thermoconductive material, means for attaching said coupling pad onto said storage compartment, a thermoelectric module secured to said pad with the cold face of said module against said pad; and means mounting a heat exchanger on the hot face of said module in heat transfer relationship comprising; at least two fasteners, a support bar and a spot shim between said heat exchanger and said support bar.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The cooler set forth in claim 1 wherein said coupling pad is substantially the same size as said thermoelectric module.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
The cooler set forth in claim 1 wherein said heat exchanger comprises a plurality of aluminum extruded fins wherein each fin is spaced from an adjacent fin by a predetermined distance to maximize heat transfer, said spacing defining an interfin base.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
57 words
The cooler set forth in claim 3 wherein said mounting means further comprises; means mounting said heat exchanger on said coupling pad; and an insulating bushing between said fastener and said coupling pad, and resilient means on said fastener between said bushing and said coupling pad, wherein compressive forces between said module and coupling pad are controlled.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The cooler set forth in claim 4 further comprising an insulating void around a portion of said fastener adjacent said storage compartment.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
69 words
An assembly for coupling a thermoelectric module in energy transfer relationship with a storage compartment, said assembly comprising; a coupling pad substantially the same size as said thermoelectric module, means for securing said coupling pad and said thermoelectric module to said storage compartment, and a support bar and spot shim for use with said securing means to secure said heat exchanger to said coupling pad and said thermoelectric module.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
69 words
An assembly for coupling a thermoelectric module in energy transfer relationship with a storage compartment, said assembly comprising; a coupling pad substantially the same size as said thermoelectric module, means for securing said coupling pad and said thermoelectric module to said storage compartment, and a support bar and spot shim for use with said securing means to secure said heat exchanger to said coupling pad and said thermoelectric module.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
The assembly set forth in claim 6 further comprising a heat exchanger including a plurality of extruded aluminum fins spaced a predetermined distance apart from each other.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
The assembly set forth in claim 6 wherein said securing means includes at least one fastener, and insulating bushing on said fastener and a Belleville washer surrounding said fastener.