Systems and methods for thermoelectrically cooling inductive charging stations

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9861006
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15263351

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In some embodiments, a cooling system for an induction charger includes a thermal conditioning module in fluid communication with an induction charging assembly, which includes a dock and an induction charging module. The dock can be configured to receive a portable electronic device, such as a cell phone, that is configured to accept inductive charging from the induction charging module. The thermal conditioning module can include a fan or other fluid encouraging assembly, ducting, and a thermoelectric device (e.g., a Peltier device). A fluid, such as air, can flow from the fan and across and/or through the thermoelectric device, thereby conditioning the fluid. The conditioned fluid can be provided to the dock to at least partially offset the heat generated by the inductive charging and/or the portable electronic device.

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GENTHERM INCORPORATED21680 HAGGERTY ROAD SUITE 101 NORTHVILLE MI 48167

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Lofy, John Claremont, US 29 2410
Marquette, David Farmington Hills, US 39 2811

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