KR20140146438A - Heat exchange module - Google Patents

Abstract

A heat exchanging module is disclosed. The heat exchanging module according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: an extrusion type case including an storage space therein; a thermoelectric element to be stored in the storage space; a first heat exchanger disposed on the one side of the thermoelectric element in the storage space; a second heat exchanger integrally formed with the extrusion type case in the other side thereof; and a pressure means adhering the first heat exchanger and the second heat exchanger to the thermoelectric element.

Description

Heat exchange module {HEAT EXCHANGE MODULE}

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a heat exchange module, and more particularly, to an integrated heat exchange module having improved heat efficiency.

Generally, a heat exchanger is used to raise or lower the temperature of the fluid flowing inside. The heat exchanger is used in all industrial fields such as a computer, a display device, a mobile communication terminal, an air conditioner, and an automobile.

Korean Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 10-2004-0039841 (2004.05.12)

An embodiment of the present invention is to provide an integrated heat exchange module with improved heat efficiency.

A heat exchange module according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: an extrusion type case having a storage space therein; A thermoelectric element housed in the storage space; A first heat exchanger located at one side of the thermoelectric element in the storage space; A second heat exchange unit formed on the other side of the thermoelectric element and integrally formed with the extrusion type case; And a pressing means for bringing the first heat exchanging portion and the second heat exchanging portion into close contact with the thermoelectric element.

Wherein the pressing means includes a pressing frame that contacts the first heat exchanging portion in the storage space; And pressing adjusting means for adjusting the degree of pressing the pressing frame at one side of the pressing frame.

Wherein the pressing means comprises: a receiving portion formed at an end of the pressing adjusting means; And at least one first elastic member accommodated in the accommodating portion between the pressing adjusting means and the pressing frame and urging the pressing frame by an elastic force.

The heat exchange module may further include an air transfer passage connected to the other side of the heat exchange module and supplying heat-exchanged air to the target portion.

The other end of the air transfer path is branched into at least one of the air transfer paths and connected to the target portion.

The inside or outside of the air conveyance passage is subjected to heat insulation treatment.

The heat exchange module may further include a flow passage securing structure connected to the other side of the heat exchange module, wherein at least one air flow passage through which the heat exchanged air moves is formed in the flow passage securing structure.

Wherein the heat exchange module has one side connected to one side of the heat exchange module and the other side connected to one side of a target portion supplied with air discharged from the heat exchange module, And an air circulation structure for introducing the air into the heat exchange module.

Wherein the heat exchange module comprises: a temperature sensor for measuring an ambient temperature of the heat exchange module; A blowing fan formed on one side of the first heat exchanging unit; And a controller for controlling the driving sequence of the thermoelectric element and the blower fan according to a temperature value measured by the temperature sensor.

When the temperature measured by the temperature sensor is lower than a predetermined first reference temperature, the controller drives the thermoelectric element and drives the blower fan according to a predetermined delay condition.

When the temperature value measured by the temperature sensor is higher than a predetermined second reference temperature, the control unit drives the blowing fan and drives the thermoelectric device according to a preset delay condition.

The heat exchange module includes: a battery for supplying power to the thermoelectric element and the blowing fan; And a controller for detecting the voltage of the battery and stopping the operation of the thermoelectric element and the blower fan when the voltage of the battery is less than a predetermined voltage.

The heat exchange module further includes a control unit for converting an externally input voltage into a predetermined voltage to drive the thermoelectric element.

The case is heat-treated on all or part of the case.

The heat exchange module further includes at least one of an ion generator, a sterilizer, an air purifier, an oil heater, and an insect repellent.

In the heat exchange module, one side of the second heat exchange unit or the case is mounted in surface contact with the mounting partner of the heat exchange module.

In the heat exchange module, the conductive liquid flows into the second heat exchanger or the case to cool the second heat exchanger or the case.

The heat exchange module includes: a power receiving module for receiving power supplied from outside in a wireless manner; And a power unit that uses the power received by the power receiving module as a power source.

In the heat exchange module, the first heat exchanging portion, the thermoelectric element, and the second heat exchanging portion are integrally formed, and the second heat exchanging portion is closely attached to the extrusion type case.

The blowing fan is disposed on one side of the first heat exchanging unit and the second heat exchanging unit and blows air to the first heat exchanging unit and the second heat exchanging unit through one driving unit.

A plurality of the heat exchange modules are connected in parallel or in series to vary the temperature and air flow rate of the air introduced into each heat exchange module.

A plurality of the heat exchange modules are connected to a flow path for introducing air into each of the heat exchange modules, and the flow path is provided with an opening / closing control section for controlling opening / closing of the flow path.

A heat exchange module according to another embodiment of the present invention includes an extrusion type case having a storage space therein, a thermoelectric device housed in the storage space, a first heat exchange unit located at one side of the thermoelectric device in the storage space, And a second heat exchange module including a second heat exchange unit formed integrally with the extrusion type case on the other side of the thermoelectric element, wherein each of the heat exchange modules is configured to introduce air from an external device, And supply them to the target portion.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a heat exchange module including: an extrusion type case having a storage space therein; A thermoelectric element housed in the storage space; A first heat exchanger located at one side of the thermoelectric element in the storage space; A second heat exchange unit formed on the other side of the thermoelectric element and integrally formed with the extrusion type case; And an air transfer path for supplying the heat exchanged air from the first heat exchanger or the second heat exchanger to the target portion.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a heat exchange module including: a case having a storage space therein; A thermoelectric element housed in the storage space; A first heat exchanger located at one side of the thermoelectric element in the storage space; A second heat exchanger located on the other side of the thermoelectric element; An overheat preventing unit for preventing an abnormal temperature rise of the first heat exchanging unit or the second heat exchanging unit; And an air transfer path for supplying the heat exchanged air from the first heat exchanger or the second heat exchanger to the target portion.

According to the embodiment of the present invention, since the thermoelectric element and the first heat exchanging portion are brought into close contact with each other by the pressing means, the thermoelectric element and the first heat exchanging portion are brought into close contact with each other without any separate fastening means, . At this time, since one side of the pressing means is in close contact with the heat exchange fins, the air in the space between the heat exchange fins is cooled or heated by the thermoelectric elements and the heat exchange fins in a sealed state, Cooling or heating. The heat dissipation efficiency of the second heat exchanger can be improved by integrally forming the case and the second heat exchanger.

1 is an exploded perspective view of a heat exchange module according to an embodiment of the present invention;
2 is a side view of a heat exchange module according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a plan perspective view of a heat exchange module according to one embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a view showing another embodiment of the pressing means of the present invention.
5 is a view showing a state in which a thermoelectric element and a first heat exchanger are in close contact with each other according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a schematic view illustrating a state in which heat-exchanged air is supplied to a target portion through a heat exchange module according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG.
7 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a heat exchange module according to an embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 8 illustrates a heat exchange module according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the heat exchange module of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 1 to 8. FIG. However, this is an exemplary embodiment only and the present invention is not limited thereto.

In the following description, a detailed description of known functions and configurations incorporated herein will be omitted when it may make the subject matter of the present invention rather unclear. The following terms are defined in consideration of the functions of the present invention, and may be changed according to the intention or custom of the user, the operator, and the like. Therefore, the definition should be based on the contents throughout this specification.

The technical idea of the present invention is determined by the claims, and the following embodiments are merely a means for effectively explaining the technical idea of the present invention to a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs.

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a heat exchange module according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a side view of a heat exchange module according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3 is a cross- Fig. 3 is a plan view of a heat exchange module according to the present invention.

1 to 3, the heat exchange module 100 includes a case 102, a thermoelectric element 104, a first heat exchanging portion 106, a pressing means 108, a second heat exchanging portion 110, A fan 112, a heat radiating fan 114, and a blowing fan 116.

The case 102 has a storage space 102-a inside. The case 102 may be, for example, in the form of a quadrangular prism with an empty interior. At this time, the case 102 includes a front plate 102-1, a back plate 102-2, a top plate 102-3, and a bottom plate 102-4. However, it is needless to say that the shape of the case 102 is not limited thereto, but may be formed in various other shapes. The case 102 may be made of a material having excellent thermal conductivity. For example, the case 102 may be made of aluminum, magnesium, stainless steel, aluminum alloy, copper, or the like. The case 102 may be manufactured by extrusion molding. All or a part of the case 102 can be subjected to surface treatment for heat dissipation enhancement.

The thermoelectric element 104 is accommodated in the housing space 102-a of the case 102. [ At this time, one side of the thermoelectric element 104 is in close contact with the first heat exchanger 106, and the other side of the thermoelectric element 104 is in close contact with the case 102 (that is, the front plate 102-1). The thermoelectric element 104 refers to an element capable of converting electrical energy into thermal energy or thermal energy into electrical energy. Here, the electric energy is converted into thermal energy through the thermoelectric element 104. At this time, the first heat exchanger 106 can be cooled or heated according to the polarity of the power source applied to the thermoelectric element 104. [

The first heat exchanging portion 106 is accommodated in the accommodating space 102-a of the case 102 together with the thermoelectric element 104. A plurality of heat exchange fins 106-1 may be spaced apart from each other on one side of the first heat exchange portion 106. [ At this time, the other side of the first heat exchanging part 106 may be closely attached to one side of the thermoelectric element 104 and stored therein. In this case, the heat generated at one side of the thermoelectric element 104 (including heat at a temperature of 0 ° C or less) is transferred to the first heat exchanger 106. Here, the first heat exchanging unit 106 is cooled or heated according to the polarity of the power source applied to the thermoelectric element 104. The first heat exchanging part 106 may be made of a material having excellent thermal conductivity.

The pressing means 108 serves to press one side of the first heat exchanging part 106 so that the first heat exchanging part 106 and the thermoelectric element 104 are in close contact with each other. The pressing means 108 includes a pressing frame 108-1 and a pressing adjusting means 108-2. The compression frame 108-1 is accommodated in the storage space 102-a of the case 102 together with the first heat exchanger 106. [ At this time, the pressing frame 108-1 is located at one side of the first heat exchanging portion 106. [ The pressure adjusting means 108-2 presses the pressing frame 108-1 at the back of the pressing frame 108-1 and adjusts the degree to which the pressing frame 108-1 presses one side of the first heat exchanging portion 106 . The pressure adjusting means 108-2 can push the pressing frame 108-1 through the back plate 102-2. For this purpose, a through hole 118 may be formed in the back plate 102-2. The compression adjusting means 108-2 may be constituted by a bolt having threads formed on the outer peripheral surface. At this time, a thread-like groove corresponding to the through hole 118 may be formed. In this case, the degree of pressing can be adjusted by turning the pressing adjusting means 108-2 in a certain direction.

Here, when one side of the first heat exchanging portion 106 is pressed through the pressing means 108, the other side of the thermoelectric element 104 is brought into close contact with the front plate 102-1 and the other side of the first heat exchanging portion 106 And is in close contact with one side of the thermoelectric element 104. In this case, the heat conduction efficiency from the thermoelectric element 104 to the first heat exchanging portion 106 can be improved.

On the other hand, as shown in Fig. 4, a first elastic member 108-3 may be formed between the compression adjusting means 108-2 and the pressing frame 108-1. At this time, a storage portion 119 for storing the first elastic member 108-3 may be formed at the end of the compression adjusting means 108-2. In this case, the first elastic member 108-3 is contracted as the pressing adjusting means 108-2 is rotated in a predetermined direction, and the elastic force of the first elastic member 108-3, which is contracted, -1). Although the first elastic member 108-3 is illustrated as being formed here, the present invention is not limited thereto. A plurality of first elastic members 108-3 may be spaced along the longitudinal direction of the pressing frame 108-1 . That is, the receiving portion 119 may extend along the longitudinal direction of the pressing frame 108-1, and a plurality of the first elastic members 108-3 may be received in the receiving portion 119. [ At this time, at least one partition wall for accommodating each of the plurality of first elastic members 108-3 may be formed in the storage part 119. [ In this case, the pressing frame 108-1 can be pressed more stably.

The second heat exchanging part 110 may serve to discharge heat generated by the driving of the thermoelectric element 104 to the outside on the other side of the thermoelectric element 104. The second heat exchanging part 110 may be integrally formed with the front plate 102-1 of the case 102. [ For example, when the case 102 is manufactured by extrusion molding, the second heat exchanging part 110 can be manufactured together with the case 102. In this case, since there is no gap between the second heat exchanging part 110 and the front plate 102-1, the heat radiation efficiency of the second heat exchanging part 110 can be improved. At this time, the second heat exchanging unit 110 may be formed of a plurality of radiating fins protruding from the front plate 102-1. Conductive liquid may flow into the second heat exchanging unit 110 or the case 102 to cool the second heat exchanging unit 110 or the case 102. In this case, the heat radiation performance of the second heat exchange unit 110 can be improved.

Here, it is described that the thermoelectric element 104 cools or heats the first heat exchanger 106 and the second heat exchanger 110 dissipates heat generated when the thermoelectric element 104 is driven. However, The first thermoelectric element 104 may cool or heat the second heat exchanger 110 and the first heat exchanger 106 may dissipate the heat generated when the thermoelectric element 104 is driven. In this case, the positions of the air blowing fan 116 and the heat radiation fan 114 can be changed accordingly.

The seating portion 112 may be formed to extend from both sides (lower side and upper side) of the front plate 102-1 of the case 102. [ At this time, the heat dissipating fan 114 may be seated between the seating portions 112. Although the seating portion 112 is shown as extending from both sides of the front plate 102-1, the seating portion 112 is not limited thereto and may extend from the lower side of the front plate 102-1.

The heat-dissipating fan 114 can be seated and fixed to the seating portion 112. The heat radiating fan 114 blows the heat of the second heat exchanging unit 110 to the outside. In this case, since the heat of the second heat exchange unit 110 can be cooled, the heat radiation effect of the second heat exchange unit 110 can be further improved.

The air blowing fan 116 can be housed in the receiving space 102-a of the case 102. [ The blowing fan 116 blows the cold air or warm air of the first heat exchanging unit 106 to the outside. That is, the blowing fan 116 is located on the side where the air is introduced in the storage space 102-a and blows the cold or warm air of the first heat exchanging unit 106 to the side where the air is discharged. For example, when the weather is hot as in the summer, when the first heat exchanging unit 106 is cooled through the thermoelectric element 104, the air blowing fan 116 blows air from the cool air of the first heat exchanging unit 106 . When the first heat exchange unit 106 is heated through the thermoelectric element 104 when the weather is cold as in winter, the blowing fan 116 blows the warmth of the first heat exchange unit 106 to the side where the air is discharged can send. Meanwhile, the heat exchange module 100 may be provided with at least one of an ion generator, a sterilizer, an air purifier, an oil heater, and a pest controller.

Here, the heat exchange module 100 may be mounted in close contact with a mounting object on which the heat exchange module 100 is mounted. At this time, if one side of the second heat exchanging part 110 or the case 102 integrally formed with the case 102 is mounted so as to be in surface contact with the mounting partner, the heat radiating effect can be further improved. That is, the heat dissipation effect can be enhanced by using the mounting partner as an auxiliary heat dissipating means. The first heat exchanging part 106, the thermoelectric element 104 and the second heat exchanging part 110 may be integrally formed together with the case 102 when the case 102 is extruded.

The heat exchange module 100 may further include an overheat preventing unit (not shown) to prevent the first heat exchanging unit 106 or the second heat exchanging unit 110 from rising to an abnormal temperature. For example, the overheat preventing unit (not shown) measures the temperature of the first heat exchanging unit 106 or the second heat exchanging unit 110, and when the temperature of the first heat exchanging unit 106 or the second heat exchanging unit 110 rises above a predetermined temperature, .

According to the embodiment of the present invention, since the thermoelectric element 104 and the first heat exchanger 106 are brought into close contact with each other by the urging means 108, the thermoelectric element 104 And the first heat exchanging part 106 are brought into close contact with each other to improve the heat conduction efficiency. The heat dissipation efficiency of the second heat exchanging unit 110 can be improved by forming the case 102 and the second heat exchanging unit 110 integrally.

FIG. 5 is a view showing a state in which a thermoelectric element and a first heat exchanger are in close contact with each other according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5, one side of the thermoelectric element 104 is in close contact with the other side of the first heat exchanger 106. A plurality of heat exchange fins 106-1 may be formed on one side of the first heat exchange unit 106. [ The pressing frame 108-1 can press the first heat exchanging portion 106 from one side of the first heat exchanging portion 106. [ Here, since a plurality of heat exchange fins 106-1 are formed so as to be spaced apart from each other, a certain space A is formed between the heat exchange fins 106-1. At this time, when the pressing frame 108-1 presses one side of the first heat exchanging portion 106 and the pressing frame 108-1 and the heat exchanging pin 106-1 come in close contact with each other, the heat exchanging pins 106-1 The space A is sealed by the compression frame 108-1 and the heat exchange fin 106-1. Here, since the air in the space A between the heat exchange fins 106-1 is cooled or heated by the thermoelectric element 104 in a sealed state, the air in the space A is quickly cooled Or can be heated. At this time, the cooling or heated air in the space A can be blown out through the blowing fan 116.

One side of the thermoelectric element 104 is in contact with the other side of the first heat exchanger 106 to transfer the heat generated in the thermoelectric element 104 to the first heat exchanger 106. At this time, One side of the thermoelectric element 104 is brought into close contact with the first heat exchanger 106 by pressing the first heat exchanger 106 so that the heat conduction efficiency from the thermoelectric element 104 to the first heat exchanger 106 . Further, the space A between the heat exchange fins 106-1 can be further sealed by the compression frame 108-1 and the heat exchange pin 106-1, so that the heat loss can be minimized. 1 to 3, the thermoelectric element 104 is shown to be smaller than the first heat exchanger 106, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The thermoelectric element 104 may be formed to have a size corresponding to that of the first heat exchanger 106 .

FIG. 6 is a schematic view illustrating a state where heat-exchanged air is supplied to a target portion through a heat exchange module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 6, the air inlet duct 121 may be connected to one side of the heat exchange module 100. At least one suction fan 131 may be installed in the air inlet duct 121 for introducing the outside air into the air inlet duct 121. One side of the air transfer passage 124 may be connected to the other side of the heat exchange module 100. The air transfer passage 124 communicates with the target portion 150 through the heat exchanged air in the heat exchange module 100 (that is, the air that is cooled or heated by the heat exchange module 100 through the air inlet duct 121) As shown in FIG. Here, the target portion 150 may be various articles or devices requiring cold or warming. For example, the target portion 150 may be a sheet, a chair, a mat, a bed, a vehicle storage device, a vehicle seat, etc., but is not limited thereto. Or place may be included.

The target portion 150 may be provided with a flow path securing structure (not shown) connected to the other side of the air transfer path 124. Here, at least one air flow passage through which heat-exchanged air moves may be formed in the flow path ensuring structure (not shown). At this time, the heat exchanged air can be supplied to various places in the target portion 150 through the air flow path. The air flow path may be formed with an opening / closing part for opening / closing the air flow path. At this time, the air flow passage may be opened only when the supply of heat exchanged air is required.

The air conveying passage 124 may include a heat insulating member (not shown). For example, a heat insulating material may be formed on the inner surface of the air conveyance passage 124 or may be subjected to heat insulation treatment. In this case, it is possible to reduce the heat loss of the cold or warm air supplied to the target portion 150 through the air transfer path 124. A hose connector may be formed at the other end of the air conveyance passage 124, and may be connected to the target portion 150 through the hose connector.

The air conveying passage 124 may be made of a flexible material. At this time, the air transfer path 124 may have a bellows structure. In this case, the air transfer passage 124 may be formed between the heat exchange module 100 and the target portion 150 by bending. That is, even when the path between the heat exchange module 100 and the target portion 150 is curved, the heat exchange module 100 and the target portion 150 can be easily connected through the air transfer path 124 . At this time, the second elastic member 127 may be formed in the air transfer path 124. In this case, even if the air conveying passage 124 is bent, the shape of the air conveying passage 124 can be maintained through the elastic force of the second elastic member 127, so that the inside of the air conveying passage 124 can be prevented from being stuck . As a result, the heat exchanged air can be smoothly supplied to the target portion 150. In addition, in order to smoothly move the heat-exchanged air in the air conveyance passage 124, the inside of the air conveyance passage 124 may be formed flat.

Here, the other side of the air conveyance passage 124 is shown connected to one target portion 150, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The other side of the air conveyance passage 124 may be branched into at least one. In this case, heat exchanged air in the heat exchange module 100 can be simultaneously supplied to the plurality of target portions through the air transfer path 124. In addition, the air inlet duct 121 may have a bellows structure like the air transfer passage 124.

The heat exchanged air supplied to the target portion 150 through the air transfer passage 124 may be introduced into the heat exchange module 100 again through the air inlet duct 121. At this time, the air inlet duct 121 through which the heat exchange air supplied to the target portion 150 flows may be connected to one side of the target portion 150. That is, one side of the air inlet duct 121 may be connected to the target portion 150, and the other side of the air inlet duct 121 may be connected to the heat exchange module 100. In this case, the heat-exchanged air in the heat exchange module 100 is supplied to the target portion 150, and then flows into the heat exchange module 100 through the air inlet duct 121 to be circulated.

An ion generator (not shown) may be installed in the heat exchange module 100. In this case, since the air exchanged in the heat exchange module 100 includes anions and positive ions, air in the target portion 150 (or around the target portion 150) can be purified. In addition, a sterilizer (not shown) may be installed in the heat exchange module 100. In this case, it becomes possible to sterilize the target portion 150 (or the periphery of the target portion 150) through the heat exchanged air in the heat exchange module 100. The heat exchange module 100 may be installed in close contact with a structure in which the heat exchange module 100 is mounted, thereby allowing additional heat dissipation through the structure.

Meanwhile, in the heat exchange module 100, the plurality of heat exchange modules 100 may be connected in parallel or in series. At this time, the temperature of the thermoelectric element 104 of each heat exchange module 100 and the intensity of the blowing fan 116 can be adjusted to variously control the temperature and the intensity of the heat exchanged air. In addition, some of the plurality of heat exchange modules 100 may be selectively operated. When the plurality of heat exchange modules 100 are connected in parallel or in series, the flow path (inflow path or outlet path) connected to each heat exchange module 100 may be provided with an opening / closing controller for controlling opening / closing of the flow path. The plurality of heat exchange modules 100 may constitute one multi-heat exchange module. Each heat exchange module 100 may heat-exchange air by introducing air from the outside, and then supply heat-exchanged air to each target portion. have.

7 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a heat exchange module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

7, the heat exchange module 100 includes a thermoelectric element 104, a heat radiating fan 114, a blowing fan 116, a user interface 161, a temperature sensor 164, a power source 167, (171). Here, since the thermoelectric element 104, the heat radiating fan 114, and the blowing fan 116 have been described above, the description thereof will be omitted.

The user interface 161 can receive a user's command through, for example, a remote control (not shown) or the like. In this case, the heat exchange module 100 can operate wirelessly via a remote controller (not shown) or the like. At this time, the heat exchange module 100 may be connected to a remote controller (not shown) and short-range wireless communication (for example, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, UWB (Ultra Wide Band)

The temperature sensor 164 is capable of measuring the temperature around the heat exchange module 100. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the temperature sensor 164 may measure the temperature around the target portion 150 to which heat exchanged air is supplied by the heat exchange module 100. That is, the temperature sensor 164 may measure the temperature of at least one of the periphery of the heat exchange module 100 and the periphery of the target portion 150. The temperature sensor 164 can transmit the measured temperature value to the controller 171. [

The power supply unit 167 serves to supply power to each configuration of the heat exchange module 100. When the heat exchange module 100 is installed in the vehicle, the power supply unit 167 may be a vehicle battery. The power supply unit 167 may be a battery, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the heat exchange module 100 may receive power from a commercial power supply. In addition, the power supply unit 167 can receive power from the outside wirelessly. At this time, the heat exchange module 100 is provided with a power receiving module capable of receiving energy (power) supplied from the outside.

The control unit 171 can control the operation of the thermoelectric element 104 and the blowing fan 116. [ Specifically, the control unit 171 can control the operation sequence of the thermoelectric element 104 and the blowing fan 116 in accordance with the temperature value measured by the temperature sensor 164. For example, when the temperature value measured by the temperature sensor 164 is lower than a predetermined first reference temperature, the controller 171 drives the thermoelectric element 104, and then the blower fan 116 Can be driven. For example, when the temperature is low as in winter, the thermoelectric element 104 is first driven to heat the first heat exchanger 106 for a predetermined time, and then the blower fan 116 is driven to blow air through the air transfer passage 124 Hot wind can be supplied immediately. At this time, the delay time may be set differently according to the degree of temperature measured by the temperature sensor 164 being lower than a predetermined first reference temperature. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is also possible to drive the blowing fan 116 when the temperature of the thermoelectric element 104 rises by a predetermined temperature.

When the temperature measured by the temperature sensor 164 is higher than the preset second reference temperature, the control unit 171 drives the blowing fan 116 and drives the thermoelectric element 104 Can be driven. For example, when the air temperature is high as in the summer, the air blowing fan 116 is driven first to lower the ambient temperature of the thermoelectric element 104, and then the thermoelectric element 104 is driven, The heat dissipation efficiency of the second heat exchanging unit 110 can be increased. At this time, the delay time may be set differently depending on the degree of temperature measured by the temperature sensor 164 being higher than a predetermined second reference temperature. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is also possible to drive the thermoelectric element 104 when the temperature of the blowing fan 116 is lowered by a predetermined temperature after driving. Although only the blowing fan 116 is described here, the heat-dissipating fan 114 can be operated in the same manner as the blowing fan 116. [

The controller 171 may include a battery voltage detector 173 and a voltage converter 175. When the power supply unit 167 is a battery, the battery voltage detection unit 173 periodically detects the voltage of the power supply unit 167 and may generate a battery discharge caution signal when the voltage of the power supply unit 167 is lower than a predetermined threshold voltage . The control unit 171 stops the operation of the thermoelectric element 104 and the blowing fan 116 to prevent the battery of the power supply unit 167 from being discharged have. The voltage conversion unit 175 may convert the voltage of the power supply unit 167 to a preset voltage and then supply the voltage to the thermoelectric element 104. For example, when the voltage of the power supply unit 167 is 12V, the voltage conversion unit 175 can convert the voltage of 12V to 8V and supply the converted voltage to the thermoelectric element 104. [ In this case, the efficiency of the thermoelectric element 104 can be improved.

8 is a view illustrating a heat exchange module according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 8, the blowing fan 116 may be positioned at one side of the first heat exchanging unit 106 and the second heat exchanging unit 110. At this time, the air blowing fan 116 can blow air to the first heat exchanging unit 106 and the second heat exchanging unit 110, respectively. In this case, the cold air or warm air of the first heat exchanging unit 106 is blown to the outlet side of the heat exchanging module 100 by the blowing fan 116 having one driving unit, and the second heat exchanging unit 110 is cooled, The effect can be improved. Although the name of the air blowing fan 116 is used herein, the air blowing fan 116 is not limited thereto and may be a suction fan for sucking outside air.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is clearly understood that the same is by way of illustration and example only and is not to be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. I will understand. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be limited to the above-described embodiments, but should be determined by equivalents to the appended claims, as well as the appended claims.

100: heat exchange module 102: case
102-a: storage space 102-1: front plate
102-2: back plate 102-3: upper plate
102-4: lower plate 104: thermoelectric element
106: first heat exchanger 106-1: heat exchanger
108: pressing means 108-1: pressing frame
108-2: compression adjusting means 108-3: first elastic member
110: second heat exchanging part 112: seat part
114: heat dissipating fan 116: blowing fan
118: through hole 119:
121: air inlet duct 124: air transfer duct
127: second elastic member 131: suction fan
161: User interface 164: Temperature sensor
167: power supply unit 171:
173: Battery voltage detection unit 175: Voltage conversion unit

Claims (25)

An extrusion type case having a storage space therein;
A thermoelectric element housed in the storage space;
A first heat exchanger located at one side of the thermoelectric element in the storage space;
A second heat exchange unit formed on the other side of the thermoelectric element and integrally formed with the extrusion type case; And
And a pressing means for bringing the first heat exchanging portion and the second heat exchanging portion into close contact with the thermoelectric element.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein,
A pressing frame that contacts the first heat exchanger in the storage space; And
And pressure adjusting means for adjusting the degree of pressing the pressing frame at one side of the pressing frame.
3. The method of claim 2,
Wherein,
A storage portion formed at an end of the compression adjusting means; And
Further comprising: at least one first elastic member accommodated in the accommodating portion between the compression adjusting means and the compression frame and urging the compression frame by an elastic force.
The method according to claim 1,
The heat exchange module comprises:
Further comprising an air transfer conduit having one side connected to the other side of the heat exchange module and supplying heat exchanged air to the target portion in the heat exchange module.
5. The method of claim 4,
The air-
And the other side of the air transfer path is branched into at least one and connected to the target portion.
5. The method of claim 4,
The air-
Wherein the inside or outside of the air transfer path is heat-treated.
The method according to claim 1,
The heat exchange module comprises:
And a flow passage securing structure connected to the other side of the heat exchange module,
Wherein at least one air flow path through which the heat exchanged air moves is formed in the flow path ensuring structure.
The method according to claim 1,
The heat exchange module comprises:
One side of which is connected to one side of the heat exchange module and the other side is connected to one side of a target portion to which air discharged from the heat exchange module is supplied and the heat exchanged air passing through the target portion is introduced into the heat exchange module And an air circulation structure.
The method according to claim 1,
The heat exchange module comprises:
A temperature sensor for measuring an ambient temperature of the heat exchange module;
A blowing fan formed on one side of the first heat exchanging unit; And
Further comprising: a controller for controlling the driving sequence of the thermoelectric element and the blower fan according to a temperature value measured by the temperature sensor.
10. The method of claim 9,
Wherein,
And drives the thermoelectric element and drives the blowing fan according to a predetermined delay condition when the temperature value measured by the temperature sensor is lower than a predetermined first reference temperature.
10. The method of claim 9,
Wherein,
And drives the blowing fan when the temperature measured by the temperature sensor is higher than a predetermined second reference temperature to drive the thermoelectric device according to a predetermined delay condition.
10. The method of claim 9,
The heat exchange module comprises:
A battery for supplying power to the thermoelectric element and the blower fan; And
Further comprising a controller for detecting the voltage of the battery and stopping the operation of the thermoelectric element and the blower fan when the voltage of the battery is less than a predetermined voltage.
The method according to claim 1,
The heat exchange module comprises:
And a control unit for converting the voltage input from the outside into a predetermined voltage to drive the thermoelectric element.
The method according to claim 1,
In this case,
And heat radiation surface-treated on all or part of the case.
The method according to claim 1,
The heat exchange module comprises:
An ion generator, a sterilizer, an air purifier, an evaporator, and an insect repellent.
The method according to claim 1,
The heat exchange module comprises:
And one side of the second heat exchanging portion or the case is mounted in face-to-face contact with the mounting partner of the heat exchange module.
The method according to claim 1,
The heat exchange module comprises:
And a conductive liquid flows into the second heat exchanging unit or the case to cool the second heat exchanging unit or the case.
The method according to claim 1,
The heat exchange module comprises:
A power receiving module for receiving power supplied from the outside wirelessly; And
And a power supply unit that uses the power received by the power receiving module as a power source.
The method according to claim 1,
The heat exchange module comprises:
Wherein the first heat exchanging portion, the thermoelectric element, and the second heat exchanging portion are integrally formed, and the second heat exchanging portion is closely attached to the extrusion type case.
The method according to claim 1,
The air-
Wherein the first heat exchanging unit and the second heat exchanging unit are disposed at one side and blow air to the first heat exchanging unit and the second heat exchanging unit via one driving unit, respectively.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the plurality of heat exchange modules are connected in parallel or in series to vary the temperature and the air flow rate of the air introduced into each heat exchange module.
22. The method of claim 21,
Wherein a plurality of the heat exchange modules are connected to a flow path for introducing air into each of the heat exchange modules, and the flow path is provided with an opening / closing control section for controlling opening / closing of the flow path.
A thermoelectric element accommodated in the accommodating space, a first heat exchanging part located at one side of the thermoelectric element in the accommodating space, and a second heat exchanging part located at the other side of the thermoelectric element, And a second heat exchanging unit formed of a plurality of heat exchange modules,
Each heat exchange module is configured to introduce air from an external device and heat-exchange the introduced air to supply the heat to the target portion.
An extrusion type case having a storage space therein;
A thermoelectric element housed in the storage space;
A first heat exchanger located at one side of the thermoelectric element in the storage space;
A second heat exchange unit formed on the other side of the thermoelectric element and integrally formed with the extrusion type case; And
And an air transfer path for supplying the heat exchanged air to the target portion in the first heat exchanging portion or the second heat exchanging portion.
A case having a storage space therein;
A thermoelectric element housed in the storage space;
A first heat exchanger located at one side of the thermoelectric element in the storage space;
A second heat exchanger located on the other side of the thermoelectric element;
An overheat preventing unit for preventing an abnormal temperature rise of the first heat exchanging unit or the second heat exchanging unit; And
And an air transfer path for supplying the heat exchanged air to the target portion in the first heat exchanging portion or the second heat exchanging portion.

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