JP2001133074A - Thermoelectric transducer using peltier module of cooler, heater, temperature regulator, generator and the like - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an extremely epochal thermoelectric transducer using a Peltier module of a cooler, a heater, a temperature regulator, a generator and the like that can improve radiation effects in a simple constitution and allows a container to be designed thinly so as to permit designing in a small size or a large capacity, that can easily improve heat insulating properties with good thermal efficiency, and that is excellent in mass productivity due to facilitated manufacture in a simple constitution. SOLUTION: A container 1 comprises inside plates 3 and outside plates 4 provided in opposed relation at a predetermined interval, and this container 1 is provided with a Peltier module 2. At least the inside plate 3 that is the inner surface of the container 1 is constituted so as to function as the heat transfer plate of the Peltier module 2, and at least the inside plate 3 comprises a metal plate with heat conductivity lower than that of stainless, titanium, aluminum and copper. In a thermoelectric transducer using the Peltier module of a cooler, a heater, a temperature regulator, a generator and the like, the end parts of the inside plates 3 and the end parts of the outside plates 4 are provided in connected relation.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a thermoelectric converter in which a Peltier module is provided in a body such as a cooler, a heater, a temperature controller, a generator, and the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art For example, taking a refrigerator such as a refrigerator or a cool box as an example, a refrigerator provided with a Peltier module in a container has recently been developed as a refrigerator not using Freon gas.

[0003] This Peltier module is a thermoelectric conversion device that operates as a heat pump by passing a direct current through a thermoelectric semiconductor without using Freon gas, and can perform cooling, heating and temperature control freely. .

[0004] Regarding the principle of this Peltier module,
More specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, a thermoelectric semiconductor composed of a P-type semiconductor and an N-type semiconductor is connected in series with a metal electrode in a π-type, and, for example, a current is passed from the N-type to the P-type, so that the Peltier effect is obtained. As a result, electrons flow in a certain direction, and in the upper part of the drawing, the state shifts from a low energy level to a high energy level, absorbing the surrounding crystal lattice energy, and as a result, the temperature decreases. On the other hand, in the lower part on the opposite side, the state shifts from a high energy level to a low energy level, and the temperature rises.

That is, a large temperature difference occurs between the electrodes. For example, by cooling the higher temperature (radiation side) by air cooling or water cooling, the lower temperature (cooling side) can be further reduced. Refrigerators and cool boxes can be formed by exposing the cooling side to the inside of the container.

[0006]

However, in a conventional cooler using such a Peltier module, it is necessary to insulate the cooling side and the heat radiating side. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. The gap is designed to be large (thick) in order to enhance the heat insulating effect, and the heat insulating material 23 such as a foam material is sufficiently filled in the thick gap. Further, since it is necessary to provide a radiation fin 24 and a fan 25 for air cooling on the heat radiation side of the Peltier module 22, the cooler using the conventional Peltier module 22 has a considerably thicker container 21 and larger size. However, it is inferior in mass productivity and cost, and there is still a problem in practical use.

That is, for example, when a portable refrigerator is configured, the capacity of the container has to be reduced due to the necessity of a heat insulating structure and a heat radiating structure.

The present invention has found such a problem,
In order to solve this problem, the heat radiation effect can be improved with a simple configuration, the container can be designed to be thin, and therefore, it can be designed to be small or large in capacity, and the heat efficiency and the heat insulation can be easily improved. To provide thermoelectric converters using Peltier modules such as coolers, heaters, temperature regulators, generators, etc. The purpose is.

[0009]

The gist of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

A container 1 is constituted by an inner plate 3 and an outer plate 4 which are provided opposite to each other at a predetermined interval, and a Peltier module 2 is provided on the container 1, and at least the inner plate 3 serving as an inner surface of the container 1 is provided. The inner plate 3 is configured to function as a heat transfer plate of the Peltier module 2, and at least the inner plate 3 is formed of a metal plate having a lower thermal conductivity than aluminum or copper such as stainless steel or titanium. A cooling device, a heating device, and an end portion of the outer plate 4 provided in a continuous state.
The present invention relates to a thermoelectric converter using a Peltier module such as a temperature controller or a generator.

Further, while the inner plate 3 and the outer plate 4 are formed of a single metal plate, the end of the inner plate 3 and the end of the outer plate 4 are folded back by the same metal plate to be integrally connected. The present invention relates to a thermoelectric converter using a Peltier module, such as a cooler, a heater, a temperature controller, a generator, etc., according to claim 1, characterized in that:

Further, an inner plate 3 functioning as a heat transfer plate 6 provided on the electrode portion 5 on one side of the Peltier module 2
The container (1) according to any one of claims 1 and 2, wherein the container (1) is provided by insulatingly providing an outer plate (4) functioning as a heat transfer plate (6) provided on the electrode part (5) on the opposite side of the Peltier module (2). The present invention relates to a thermoelectric converter using a Peltier module, such as the cooler, the heater, the temperature controller, and the generator described in item 1.

Further, the space between the inner plate 3 and the outer plate 4 of the container 1 functioning as the heat transfer plate 6 of the Peltier module 2 is evacuated or decompressed and the container 1 is provided with a heat insulating space 7.
The end of the inner plate 3 and the end of the outer plate 4 are provided in a continuous state, and the inner plate 3 and the outer plate 4 are made of a metal plate having low thermal conductivity, so that the metal plate is used. The cooler, the heater, the temperature controller, and the generator according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the container has a configuration in which heat conduction between the inner plate 3 and the outer plate 4 is suppressed. The present invention relates to a thermoelectric converter using a Peltier module.

Further, the container 1 is constituted by being connected to a heat transfer plate 6 provided on the electrode portion 5 of the Peltier module 2 or the container 1 is formed by extending the heat transfer plate 6 and at least the container 1 is formed. The inner plate 3 is connected to the heat transfer plate 6 of the Peltier module 2.
5. A thermoelectric converter using a Peltier module, such as a cooler, a heater, a temperature regulator, or a generator according to claim 1, wherein the thermoelectric converter is configured to function as a thermoelectric converter. It is.

The container 1 is configured as a cool box for storing the object to be cooled, and the inner plate 3 functioning as a cooling-side heat transfer plate 6 provided on the electrode portion 5 inside the Peltier module 2.
The container (1) is provided by providing the heat-dissipating side heat-transfer plate (6) provided on the outer electrode portion (5) of the Peltier module (2) in a heat-insulating state by the heat-insulating space (7). A chiller using the Peltier module according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

Further, the container 1 is constituted as a heater for accommodating a heated object, and the inner plate 3 functioning as a heat transfer plate 6 on the radiation side provided on the electrode portion 5 inside the Peltier module 2.
The container (1) is provided by providing the heat-absorbing side heat-transfer plate (6) provided on the outer electrode portion (5) of the Peltier module (2) in a heat-insulating state by the heat-insulating space (7). The present invention relates to a heater using the Peltier module described in any one of 1 to 5.

The container 1 is configured as a high-temperature container for storing a high-temperature object or a low-temperature container for storing a low-temperature object, and functions as a heat transfer plate 6 provided on the electrode portion 5 inside the Peltier module 2. The inner plate 3 and the outer plate 4 functioning as a heat transfer plate 6 provided on the outer electrode portion 5 of the Peltier module 2 are provided in a heat-insulating state to constitute the container 1, and the temperature difference between the two electrode portions 5 is determined. A generator using a Peltier module according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the generator is configured to generate an electromotive force.

Further, the container 1 is provided with an extraction mechanism T for extracting liquid in the container or an extraction port to constitute a water supply pot for warming, heating or cooling. The present invention relates to the heating device or the cooling device according to any one of the above.

[0019]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Preferred embodiments of the present invention (how to implement the invention) will be briefly described with reference to the drawings, showing the operational effects thereof.

At least the inner plate 3 serving as the inner surface of the container 1 functions as a heat transfer plate of the Peltier module 2. For example, the inner plate 3 of the container 1 functions as a heat transfer plate on the cooling side of the Peltier module 2, and the outer plate 4 opposed to the inner plate 3 at a predetermined interval also functions as a heat transfer plate on the heat release side of the Peltier module 2. When configured to function, not only the cooling area becomes larger, but also the heat radiation area becomes larger.

Therefore, the cooling machine can cool uniformly, and the heating machine can heat uniformly, so that not only the accuracy of temperature control and temperature adjustment can be improved, but also the radiation fins and the like can be improved. Good heat radiation is performed without providing a heat radiation structure such as an air-cooling fan, so that the container 1 can be designed to be thin.

In this way, for example, the container 1 is constituted by the inner plate 3 and the outer plate 4 functioning as heat transfer plates on the cooling side and the radiating side, and the inner plate 3 and the outer plate 4 are insulated. ,
It is possible to easily realize a thermoelectric converter such as a cooler or a heater that exhibits the above-mentioned effects.

Furthermore, if the space of the heat insulating space 7 between the inner plate 3 and the outer plate 4 is reduced to a vacuum or a state close to a vacuum, heat conduction by convection between the cooling side (heat absorbing side) and the heat radiating side is achieved. And the distance between the inner plate 3 and the outer plate 4 can be reduced, and a good heat insulating effect can be obtained without making the double structure of the inner plate 3 and the outer plate 4 itself thick. .

Accordingly, the present invention provides a Peltier module 2
In addition to having a large area for the heat transfer portion functioning as a heat transfer plate, the heat transfer structure can be used without a conventional heat dissipating structure, and a heat insulating structure can be easily realized. Innovative coolers, heaters,
It is a thermoelectric converter using a Peltier module such as a temperature controller and a generator.

Further, according to the present invention, the end of the inner plate 3 and the end of the outer plate 4 which are opposed to each other with the heat insulating space 7 therebetween are provided in a continuous state (for example, the end is formed by processing a single plate material). At least the inner plate 3 is formed of a metal plate having low thermal conductivity such as stainless steel or titanium (for example, the inner plate 3 is formed by a single metal plate). Since both the outer plate 3 and the outer plate 4 are made of a metal plate having low thermal conductivity), it is not necessary to provide a heat insulating connecting member at the connecting portion between the end portions, so that the production of the container 1 is further facilitated and mass productivity is improved. In addition to the improvement, since the material is made of a metal plate even if the material has low thermal conductivity, the above-mentioned operation and effect that the heat radiation and heat absorption are substantially uniform in the container can be sufficiently exhibited.

In particular, when importance is placed on the heat retention, a rapid effect of heat transfer is not required, so that it is extremely practical.

As described above, if the inner plate 3 and the outer plate 4 are configured to function as heat transfer plates of opposite electrodes, respectively,
Only switching the current direction to the Peltier module 2 enables both heating and cooling.

Therefore, for example, if the water supply pot is constituted, the heat insulation effect is excellent due to the heat insulating effect of the double structure and the low thermal conductivity of the inner plate 3, and the switching between heating and cooling can be performed. A pot capable of supplying cold water can be realized.

[0029]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Specific embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the ends of an inner plate 3 and an outer plate 4 which are opposed to each other at a predetermined interval via a spacer 12 arranged at a corner are formed in a continuous state. A Peltier module 2 is provided in a heat insulating space 7 of the container 1, and the inner plate 3 and the outer plate 4 function as heat transfer plates of the Peltier module 2.

In the present embodiment, the gap between the inner plate 3 and the outer plate 4 of the container 1 functioning as a heat transfer plate of the Peltier module 2 is depressurized from the vacuum evacuation unit 13 at the bottom and then capped, and The heat insulation space 7 is formed in the container 1 as a state close to the above, and heat conduction due to convection between the cooling side (heat absorption side) and the heat radiation side of the Peltier module 2 is prevented.
The inner plate 3 and the outer plate 4 are configured so as to be well insulated even at a small interval, and can be easily designed to be thin.

That is, since the inner plate 3 and the outer plate 4 function as transfer plates without providing a radiating fin or a cooling fan in the Peltier module 2 as in the conventional example, the heat transfer portion has a large area and a sufficient Peltier effect. In this embodiment, instead of being filled with a foam material or the like to perform heat insulation, vacuum heat insulation in the Peltier module 2 is applied to the container 1 itself, so that the inner plate can be designed. 3 and outer plate 4
The heat conductivity between the inner plate 3 and the outer plate 4 can be made extremely small by this vacuum insulation, so that it can be designed to be thinner.

The vacuum insulation may be evacuated individually, but after using a vacuum chamber and evacuating using a sealing plug having a ramune plug structure, the sealing plug is fixed by filling with resin. May be.

In consideration of the strength and rigidity of the container 1, a spacer 12 may be appropriately provided between the vacuum insulation gap 7 between the inner plate 3 and the outer plate 4.

In this embodiment, the end of the inner plate 3 and the end of the outer plate 4 opposed to each other with the heat insulating space 7 therebetween are provided in a continuous state. More specifically, in the present embodiment, the inner plate 3 and the outer plate 4 are integrally formed by processing a single metal plate and integrally forming the inner plate 3 and the outer plate 4 with the same metal plate. That is, the end portions E of the inner plate 3 and the outer plate 4 are formed by folding back and are integrally formed.

On the other hand, at least the inner plate 3 is formed of a metal plate having low thermal conductivity such as stainless steel or titanium. Specifically, the inner plate 3 is made of one stainless steel plate.
And the outer plate 4 are integrally formed, but this metal plate is formed of stainless steel or titanium.

Therefore, the continuous portion (end E) between the inner plate 3 and the outer plate 4 is formed in an integrally connected state, and the container 1 is formed simply by being folded back. Since it is not necessary to provide a heat-insulating connecting member at the connecting portion between the end portions of the inner plate 3 and the outer plate 4, the container 1 is more easily manufactured, mass productivity is improved, and the material has low thermal conductivity. Since it is also made of a metal plate, the function and effect that the heat radiation and heat absorption are generated substantially uniformly in the container are sufficiently exhibited.

Further, for example, in order to promote radiation between the outside air and the outer plate 4, the outer plate 4 is blackened (for example, blackened by painting or chemical treatment), or the radiation between the contents and the inner plate 3 is promoted. Therefore, the inner plate 3 is blackened (for example, blackened by painting or chemical treatment), and furthermore, the vacuum insulation gap 7 between the inner plate 3 and the outer plate 4 is used to block radiation between the inner plate 3 and the outer plate 4. The surface / surface on the side may be mirror-finished (performed by sputtering, machining, or the like), or a combination of these may be used so that the effects and effects of the present invention can be further enhanced.

In this embodiment, for example, when used as a cooler, the inner surface of the container 1 serves as a heat transfer plate on the cooling side,
Since the cooling surface is not a part of the container but is substantially the entire peripheral surface excluding the lid (not shown), it can be uniformly and uniformly cooled, and the accuracy of temperature control is also improved. .

The Peltier module 2 of the present embodiment
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, P-type thermoelectric semiconductors 9 and N-type thermoelectric semiconductors 10 are alternately juxtaposed on a separator 8 and are connected by a metal electrode portion 5 so as to form a π-type series. As shown in FIG. 2, each heat transfer plate 6 provided on each electrode portion 5 of the Peltier module 2 may be bonded to the inner plate 3 and the outer plate 4, respectively, or as shown in FIG. The inner plate 3 and the outer plate 4 of the container 1 may be configured by extending the heat transfer plate 2 itself.

That is, as shown in FIG. 2, a unitized Peltier module 2 is arranged and fixed between the inner plate 3 and the outer plate 4 constituting the container 1, and the cooling side of the Peltier module 2 and the heat radiation The heat transfer plate 6 on the side may be joined to the inner plate 3 and the outer plate 4, respectively, and the inner plate 3 and the outer plate 4 may be configured to function as heat transfer plates, as shown in FIG. Instead of using the unitized Peltier module 2, the Peltier module 2 is not provided with a heat transfer plate,
The inner plate 3 and the outer plate 4 may be directly joined to the electrode portions 5, respectively, and the inner plate 3 and the outer plate 4 may directly function as a heat transfer plate of the Peltier module 2.

Also, as described above, the Peltier module 2
Are disposed between the vacuum insulation gaps 7, there is no heat loss due to air conduction and convection at both ends (heat-absorbing side and radiation side) of the Peltier module 2 itself, and the Peltier module 2 can exhibit its ability sufficiently. .

This Peltier module 2 is
Provided at one place, but may be provided at a plurality of places, or the outer and inner layers may be further provided to the inner plate 3 and the outer plate 4 in consideration of heat dissipation, cooling efficiency, or marketability. 1 may be provided, or a radiation fin or a cooling fan may be provided to further enhance the Peltier effect.

Further, for example, the heat transfer portion which functions as a heat transfer plate on the cooling side is only a part of the container 1, and only the outer plate 4 on the heat radiating side, that is, only the outer peripheral side of the container 1 is a heat transfer plate on the heat radiating side. It may be configured to function.

When the cooling device is configured as a cooler, the container 1 is configured as a cool box for storing an object to be cooled as described above, and the heat transfer side provided on the electrode portion 5 inside the Peltier module 2 is provided. The inner plate 3 functioning as a heat plate 6 and the outer plate 4 functioning as a heat transfer plate 6 on the outer side provided on the outer electrode portion 5 of the Peltier module 2 are provided in an insulated state to constitute the container 1. When configured as a machine, the inner plate 3 which functions as a heat transfer plate 6 on the inner side of the Peltier module 2 in which the container 1 is configured as a heater for storing a heated object and which is provided on the electrode portion 5 inside the Peltier module 2; The outer plate 4 functioning as a cooling-side heat transfer plate 6 provided on the outer electrode portion 5 of the Peltier module 2 is provided in an insulated state to constitute the container 1.
The current direction is reversed.

Further, by providing a temperature sensor and a current control mechanism in the configuration of the cooler and the heater, free temperature control such as temperature control and temperature control becomes possible, and it can be commercialized as a temperature controller. Become.

On the other hand, it is also possible to constitute a generator.

In this case, the container 1 is configured as a high-temperature material container for storing a high-temperature material such as hot water or a low-temperature material container for storing a low-temperature material such as ice, for example. The inner plate 3 functioning as the heat transfer plate 6 provided on the electrode portion 5 and the outer plate 4 functioning as the heat transfer plate 6 provided on the outer electrode portion 5 of the Peltier module 2 are provided in an insulated state to constitute the container 1. The electromotive force is generated by a temperature difference between the high-temperature substance and the low-temperature substance of the two electrode portions 5.

Therefore, for example, by forming the container 1 as a bathtub and using it as a heater, the hot water can be boiled and the temperature can be controlled. After use, an electromotive force is generated due to a difference in temperature between the inside and outside of the remaining hot water. So,
It can also be used to charge the power supply.

Further, in the above embodiments, the Peltier module 2 is provided in the heat insulating space 7 between the inner plate 3 and the outer plate 4 so as to function as the heat transfer plate 6 of one electrode portion 5 of the Peltier module 2. However, for example, as shown in FIG. 5, the bottom of the Peltier module 2 is not formed in a double structure, but the Peltier module 2 is provided on the outer surface of the inner plate 3 at the bottom, and only the inner plate 3 serves as a heat transfer plate of the Peltier module 2. Function,
The outer plate 4 may be configured to be juxtaposed with the inner plate 3 simply to form a heat insulating space 7 with respect to the inner plate 3 (second embodiment).

FIGS. 6 and 7 show the two types of embodiments (first and second embodiments), in which the container 1 is provided with an extraction mechanism T for extracting the liquid in the container to keep the temperature. An embodiment in which a water supply pot for heating, heating, or cooling is shown.

Therefore, in any of the embodiments, when importance is placed on the heat retaining property, the quick transmission effect is not required, so that the embodiment is extremely practical.

That is, as described above, when the inner plate 3 and the outer plate 4 are configured to function as counter-electrode heat transfer plates, both heating and cooling can be performed simply by switching the current direction to the Peltier module 2. It becomes possible.

Therefore, for example, if the water supply pot is configured, the heat insulation effect is excellent due to the heat insulation effect of the double structure and the low thermal conductivity of the inner plate 3, and the switching between heating and cooling can be performed. A pot capable of supplying cold water can be realized.

For example, it is possible to realize a hot / cold refrigerator or a switchable pot in which sake can be switched between warming and cooling.

As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, a fan 11 may be provided, a temperature sensor 14 may be provided so that power control of the Peltier module 2 can be automatically controlled with good precision, and a heater 16 can be provided. May be provided for boiling for descaling.

In the second embodiment, a small fan for cooling the heat transfer plate outside the Peltier module 2 may be provided, or a ventilation hole may be provided.

[0058]

Since the present invention is constructed as described above, the heat radiation effect can be improved with a simple structure, the body can be designed to be thin, and therefore it can be designed to be small or large in capacity, and the thermal efficiency is good. Heat-insulating properties can be easily improved, and with a simple configuration, it is easy to manufacture and excellent in mass productivity.
The thermoelectric converter uses a Peltier module such as a generator.

Further, if the inner plate, which is a material on the inner surface side of the container, is configured to function as a heat transfer plate on the heat radiation side of the Peltier module, for example, the heat radiation area is increased, good heat radiation is performed, and the container is cooled. If the inner plate of the inner surface side component of the container can be designed to function as a heat transfer plate on the cooling side of the Peltier module, for example, the container can be formed with a cooling surface, The cooling effect is also improved, and the cooling side of the Peltier module can be viewed from a part of the container, so that the container is cooled not over only a part of the container but over substantially the entire surface of the container.

Further, if the outer plate is configured to also function as a heat transfer plate, the above-described functions and effects can be more effectively exhibited.
In particular, in the case of the heat radiation side, good heat radiation is performed without providing a heat radiation structure such as a radiation fin or an air cooling fan.

Further, the end of the inner plate and the end of the outer plate which are opposed to each other via the heat insulating space are provided in a continuous state, and at least the inner plate is made of a metal plate having low thermal conductivity such as stainless steel or titanium. By forming, it is not necessary to provide a heat insulating connecting member at the connecting portion between the end portions of the inner plate and the outer plate, so that the manufacturing of the container is further facilitated, the mass productivity is improved, and the material having low heat conductivity is used. However, because it is composed of a metal plate,
The functions and effects that the heat radiation and heat absorption functions are generated almost uniformly in the container are also fully exhibited, and it is an epoch-making cooler, heater, and temperature controller that is extremely practical especially when heat insulation is important. , Thermoelectric converters using Peltier modules such as generators.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, a container exhibiting the above-mentioned functions and effects can be manufactured even more easily, and a cooler, a heater, a temperature regulator, and a power generator which are extremely excellent in mass productivity. It becomes a thermoelectric converter using a Peltier module such as a converter.

According to the third and fifth aspects of the present invention, it is possible to easily realize a thermoelectric converter exhibiting the above functions and effects well.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the distance between the inner plate and the outer plate can be reduced, and a good heat insulating effect can be obtained without increasing the thickness of the double structure of the inner plate and the outer plate. Therefore, since the area of the heat transfer portion functioning as the heat transfer plate of the Peltier module can be increased, the heat dissipation structure can be used without being provided as in the related art, and the heat insulation structure can be easily realized. Therefore, the temperature inside the container can be controlled efficiently and uniformly (uniformly), and even when used as a generator, a highly efficient epoch-making cooler, heater,
It is a thermoelectric converter using a Peltier module such as a temperature controller and a generator.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the operation /
In the invention described in claim 7, the cooler that exerts the effect is a heater that exhibits the function and effect, and in the invention described in claim 8, the generator that exhibits the function and effect is described in claim 9. According to the invention, a water supply pot exhibiting the above-described functions and effects can be easily realized.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating a configuration of a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory enlarged view showing a configuration example 1 of a Peltier module part of the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory enlarged view showing a configuration example 2 of a Peltier module part of the first embodiment.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the principle of a Peltier module.

FIG. 5 is a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating the configuration of a second embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a schematic configuration explanatory sectional view showing a case where a heating / cooling switching type water supply pot is configured in the first embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a schematic configuration explanatory sectional view showing a case where a heating / cooling switching type water supply pot is configured in the second embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating the configuration of a conventional cooler.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Container 2 Peltier module 3 Inner board 4 Outer board 5 Electrode part 6 Heat transfer plate 7 Adiabatic interval T Extraction mechanism

Claims (9)

[Claims] 1. A container is constituted by an inner plate and an outer plate provided opposite to each other at a predetermined interval, and a Peltier module is provided on the container, and at least the inner plate serving as an inner surface of the container is a transmission of the Peltier module. It is configured to function as a hot plate, and at least this inner plate is made of a metal plate having lower thermal conductivity than aluminum or copper such as stainless steel or titanium, and the end of the inner plate and the end of the outer plate are connected. A thermoelectric converter using a Peltier module such as a cooler, a heater, a temperature controller, or a generator, which is provided in an installed state. 2. An end plate of an inner plate and an end plate of an outer plate are folded by the same metal plate to form an integrally connected state while the inner plate and the outer plate are formed of a single metal plate. A thermoelectric converter using a Peltier module, such as a cooler, a heater, a temperature regulator, or a generator according to claim 1. 3. An insulated state of an inner plate functioning as a heat transfer plate provided on one electrode portion of the Peltier module and an outer plate functioning as a heat transfer plate provided on an electrode portion on the opposite side of the Peltier module. The thermoelectric converter using a Peltier module, such as a cooler, a heater, a temperature regulator, or a generator according to any one of claims 1 and 2, wherein the container is configured by using a Peltier module. 4. An adiabatic space is formed in the container in a state where a gap between the inner plate and the outer plate of the container functioning as a heat transfer plate of the Peltier module is evacuated or reduced, and an end of the inner plate and an end of the outer plate. The part is provided in a continuous state, and the inner plate and the outer plate are made of a metal plate having low thermal conductivity, so that heat conduction between the inner plate and the outer plate by this metal plate is suppressed. A thermoelectric converter using a Peltier module such as a cooler, a heater, a temperature regulator, or a generator according to claim 1. 5. A container is formed by connecting to a heat transfer plate provided on an electrode portion of the Peltier module, or a container is formed by extending the heat transfer plate, and at least an inner plate of the container is transferred to the Peltier module. The thermoelectric converter using a Peltier module such as a cooler, a heater, a temperature regulator, or a generator according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the thermoelectric converter is configured to function as a hot plate. 6. An inner plate functioning as a cooling-side heat transfer plate provided on an inner electrode portion of the Peltier module, wherein the container is configured as a cool box storing an object to be cooled, and an outer electrode portion of the Peltier module. 6. The container according to claim 1, wherein an outer plate functioning as a heat transfer plate on the heat radiation side is provided in an insulated state by the heat insulating interval. Cooling machine. 7. An inner plate functioning as a heat transfer plate on a radiation side provided on an inner electrode portion of the Peltier module, wherein the container is formed as a heater for storing a heated object, and an outer electrode portion of the Peltier module is provided. The container according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein an outer plate that functions as a heat transfer plate on the heat absorbing side is provided in an insulated state by the heat insulating interval to form a container. Heating machine. 8. An inner plate functioning as a heat transfer plate provided in the electrode part inside the Peltier module, wherein the container is configured as a high-temperature material container for storing a high-temperature material or a low-temperature material container for storing a low-temperature material. An outer plate functioning as a heat transfer plate provided on an outer electrode portion of the Peltier module is provided in an insulated state to form a container, and an electromotive force is generated by a temperature difference between the two electrode portions. A generator using the Peltier module according to any one of claims 1 to 5. 9. The water supply pot according to claim 1, wherein the container is provided with an extraction mechanism or an extraction port for extracting a liquid in the container, and is configured as a water supply pot for heat retention, heating, or cooling. The heater or the cooler according to claim 1.