TW201144170A - Cup lid structure having thermoelectric element - Google Patents

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TW201144170A
TW201144170A TW099119113A TW99119113A TW201144170A TW 201144170 A TW201144170 A TW 201144170A TW 099119113 A TW099119113 A TW 099119113A TW 99119113 A TW99119113 A TW 99119113A TW 201144170 A TW201144170 A TW 201144170A
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A cup lid structure having a thermoelectric element is provided. The thermoelectric element is built in the cup lid, and used to absorb heat energy generated from a liquid in a cup, so as to generate electric power which can be used to detect and display the temperature of the liquid in the cup or to cool/heat the liquid, if necessary. Thus, the function of cup lid products can be increased.

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201144170 六、發明說明: 【發明所屬之技術領域】 本發明係關於一種具有熱電元件的杯蓋構造,特別 是關於一種藉由熱電元件來吸熱發電以將電能用於偵 測顯示杯内溫度或後續用於致冷/致熱之杯蓋構造。 【先前技術】 近年來科技發達許多電子產品朝向精密化、精簡 化、微型化,因此如何維持產品的工作穩定性成了一重 要技術課題,其中電子產品之電能轉換及運轉中產生的 大量熱能,成為影響穩定性的重大因素,若產品内部元 件過熱嚴重者將造成產品的永久損毁。為克服此問題, 許多電子產品於是使用了熱電致冷晶片(thermoelectric cooling chip)來搭配散熱片(heat sink)及散熱扇,以幫助 關鍵元件(如CPU)進行快速散熱。 所謂之熱電致冷晶片是由許多η型和p型半極體材 料之顆粒互相排列而成,並以數個金屬導體連接這些η 型和Ρ型半極體材料,且在熱電致冷晶片的二側則具有 絕緣陶瓷片,其中在熱電致冷晶片的兩端金屬電極上通 入直流電流之後,電子經過Ρ型半導體,於此吸收熱 量,到了 η型半導體,則是將熱量放出,每經過一個 η/ρ模組’就有熱量由一側被送到另一側,造成溫差, 而形成致冷侧與致熱側,此即所謂的皮爾特效應 (Peltier effect)。另一方面,若熱電致冷晶片的二側存 201144170 ::度f ’則亦可在n、p半導體之間進行反向的溫差 發電’此即所謂的席貝克效應(Seebeckeffect)。201144170 VI. Description of the Invention: [Technical Field] The present invention relates to a cup cover structure having a thermoelectric element, and more particularly to an endothermic power generation by a thermoelectric element for using electric energy for detecting the temperature inside the display cup or subsequent Cup lid construction for cooling/heating. [Prior Art] In recent years, many electronic products have become sophisticated, streamlined, and miniaturized. Therefore, how to maintain the stability of products has become an important technical issue, in which the electrical energy generated by electronic products and the large amount of heat generated during operation, It becomes a major factor affecting stability. If the internal components of the product are overheated, it will cause permanent damage to the product. To overcome this problem, many electronic products have used thermoelectric cooling chips with heat sinks and cooling fans to help critical components such as CPUs dissipate quickly. The so-called thermoelectrically cooled wafer is formed by arranging particles of a plurality of n-type and p-type semiconductor materials and connecting the n-type and Ρ-type semiconductor materials with a plurality of metal conductors, and in the thermoelectrically cooled wafer. The two sides have an insulating ceramic sheet, wherein after a direct current is applied to the metal electrodes at both ends of the thermoelectrically cooled wafer, the electrons pass through the germanium-type semiconductor, thereby absorbing heat, and when the n-type semiconductor is discharged, the heat is released. An η/ρ module 'has heat from one side to the other, causing a temperature difference, forming a cold side and a heating side. This is called the Peltier effect. On the other hand, if the two sides of the thermoelectrically cooled wafer are stored in 201144170::degree f', a reverse temperature difference can be generated between the n and p semiconductors. This is the so-called Seebeck effect.

時至7日’熱電致冷晶片除了應用在電腦或家電等 電子產品之外’亦有許多業麵其顧於各式生活用品 中。例如,中華民國公告第漏92號新型專利揭示一 種保咖杯,其中保溫杯本體内具有—發溫元件、一散熱 片及-散熱風扇,發溫元件為致冷晶片,其接收一外部 電源’進而對保溫杯内之液體騎致冷或致熱^再者, 中華民國公告第MM3578麟型專㈣種冷熱雙 用變溫杯座結構,其係在一杯座内設置致冷熱晶片,其 接收一外部電源,以加熱或冷卻放置在杯座上的杯體。 另外,中華民國公告第M363268號新型專利揭示一種 可自行供電並顯示溫度之液體容器,其係在一容器本體 (即杯體)内底部設置一電路板、一溫度感應器、一溫度 顯示器、一溫差發電組件及一蓄電元件,在容器本體盛 有熱水時’該溫差發電組件能將熱能轉換成電能,以儲 存於蓄電元件,並用於該溫度感應器及溫度顯示器,以 顯示杯内溫度。 然而’上述熱電致冷晶片相關用品設計在實際使用 上仍具有下述問題,例如:第580892號之發溫元件内 建於保溫杯本體内,且需外接電源,使得發溫元件僅能 用於同一杯體,無法轉用到其他杯體,同時因杯體需設 置電源線或電源孔,使得杯體清洗時容易造成杯體内部 的電子元件受潮損壞,而影響使用壽命。第M283578 201144170 號之致冷熱晶片設於杯座雖可適用於各種杯體,但仍需 外接電源’且杯座體積較大,容易佔用空間,而造成使 用上的不便性。第M363268號之溫差發電組件雖可用 於發電及供電顯示溫度,但因其内建於容器本體(杯體) 内底部,故仍存在無法轉用到其他杯體,以及杯體清洗 時容易造成杯體内部的電子元件受潮損壞等問題,因而 影響使用壽命。同時,該溫差發電組件並未用於提供致 冷/致熱功能。再者,由於熱能通常通過蒸氣往上傳遞 及逸散,因此若將該溫差發電組件設於杯體内底部,則 無法在杯體内底部有效接收大部分的熱能,故會影響發 電效率’同時在杯底量測到的溫度亦非液體最高溫度 值。此外,若將熱電元件及溫度顯示器等設於杯體中, 則僅能用於同一杯體’無法設計成通用型式應用於不同 杯體或既有杯體,故會限制使用裕度。 故’有必要提供一種具有熱電元件的杯蓋構造,以 解決習知技術所存在的問題。 【發明内容】 本發明之主要目的在於提供一種具有熱電元件的杯 蓋構造,其中杯蓋係藉由熱電元件來吸收杯内熱能進行 發電,並將電能用於偵測顯示杯内溫度或後續用於致冷 /致熱工作,因而有利於提升杯蓋類產品之功能性及杯 類產品之使用便利性。 本發明之次要目的在於提供一種具有熱電元件的杯 201144170 蓋構造,其中熱電元件係設置於杯蓋内部,由於杯蓋與 杯體分開設置’因此對杯體進行清洗不致造成杯蓋内部 元件受潮,因而有利於提高杯蓋類產品之使用壽命。 本發明之另一目的在於提供一種具有熱電元件的杯 蓋構造,其中杯蓋另可設計成通用型式,以適用於各種 杯體之不同開口尺寸’因此有利於擴大杯蓋類產品之應 用範圍。 為達上述之目的,本發明提供一種具有熱電元件的 杯蓋構造,其包含··一杯蓋,具有一内部空間;以及, 一熱電模組,設於該杯蓋之内部空間内,且設有:一控 制電路;一充電電池,電性連接該控制電路;一熱電元 件,設於該杯蓋之底部,且電性連接該控制電路,其中 該控制電路用以切換該熱電元件與充電電池之間的From the 7th to the 'hot-heat-cooled wafers, in addition to electronic products such as computers and home appliances, there are many industries that take care of all kinds of daily necessities. For example, the Republic of China Announcement No. 92 new patent discloses a cup of coffee cup, wherein the body of the heat preservation cup has a temperature generating element, a heat sink and a cooling fan, and the temperature generating element is a cooling chip, which receives an external power source. In turn, the liquid in the thermos cup is cooled or heated. In addition, the Republic of China Announces the MM3578 Lin type special (four) type of hot and cold dual-purpose temperature-changing cup holder structure, which is provided with a hot and cold wafer in a cup, which receives an external A power source to heat or cool the cup placed on the cup holder. In addition, the Republic of China Announcement No. M363268 discloses a liquid container capable of self-powering and displaying temperature, which is provided with a circuit board, a temperature sensor, a temperature display, and a bottom in a container body (ie, a cup body). The thermoelectric power generation component and a power storage component, when the container body is filled with hot water, the thermoelectric power generation component converts thermal energy into electrical energy for storage in the electrical storage component, and is used for the temperature sensor and the temperature display to display the temperature inside the cup. However, the design of the above-mentioned thermoelectrically cooled wafer related articles still has the following problems in practical use. For example, the temperature generating component of No. 580892 is built in the body of the thermal insulation cup, and requires an external power supply, so that the heating element can only be used for The same cup can not be transferred to other cups. At the same time, the cup body needs to be equipped with a power cord or a power hole, so that the cleaning of the cup body easily causes the electronic components inside the cup to be damaged by moisture, which affects the service life. The cold heat chip of No. M283578 201144170 is suitable for various cups, but it still needs an external power supply. The cup holder is large in size and easy to occupy space, which causes inconvenience in use. The temperature difference power generation component of M363268 can be used for power generation and power supply display temperature, but because it is built in the bottom of the container body (cup body), it still cannot be transferred to other cups, and the cup is easy to be cupped when cleaning. The electronic components inside the body are damaged by moisture and the like, thus affecting the service life. At the same time, the thermoelectric power generation assembly is not used to provide a cooling/heating function. Furthermore, since the thermal energy is usually transmitted and escaped by the vapor, if the thermoelectric power generation component is placed at the bottom of the cup body, most of the heat energy cannot be effectively received at the bottom of the cup body, thereby affecting the power generation efficiency. The temperature measured at the bottom of the cup is also not the highest liquid temperature. Further, if a thermoelectric element, a temperature display or the like is provided in the cup body, it can be used only for the same cup. The general-purpose type cannot be designed to be applied to different cups or existing cups, so that the use margin is limited. Therefore, it is necessary to provide a cup cover structure having thermoelectric elements to solve the problems of the prior art. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The main object of the present invention is to provide a cup cover structure having a thermoelectric element, wherein the cup cover absorbs heat energy in the cup by the thermoelectric element to generate electricity, and the electric energy is used to detect the temperature inside the display cup or subsequent use. For cooling/heating work, it is beneficial to improve the functionality of the lid-type products and the ease of use of the cup-type products. A secondary object of the present invention is to provide a cup 201144170 cap structure having a thermoelectric element, wherein the thermoelectric element is disposed inside the cup cover, since the cup cover is disposed separately from the cup body, so cleaning the cup body does not cause the inner component of the cup cover to be damp. Therefore, it is beneficial to improve the service life of the lid type products. Another object of the present invention is to provide a cup construction having a thermoelectric element, wherein the cup cover can be designed in a universal form to accommodate different opening sizes of the various cups, thus facilitating the expansion of the application range of the cup-type product. In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a cup cover structure having a thermoelectric element, comprising: a cup cover having an inner space; and a thermoelectric module disposed in the inner space of the cup cover and provided a control circuit; a rechargeable battery electrically connected to the control circuit; a thermoelectric element disposed at the bottom of the cup cover and electrically connected to the control circuit, wherein the control circuit is configured to switch the thermoelectric element and the rechargeable battery Between

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電性連接於該溫唐顳示罝_Electrically connected to the Wen Tang 颞 罝 _

一極體(LED)或液晶顯示器(lcd)。A polar body (LED) or a liquid crystal display (lcd).

切換開關,其電性連接至該控制電路。 201144170 在本發明之一實施例中,該切換開關用以切換該控 制電路之發電/溫度感測功能、發電/儲能功能、致冷功 能或致熱功能。 在本發明之一實施例中,該切換開關與該溫度顯示 單元整合成為一觸控面板。 在本發明之一實施例中,該杯蓋之底部選擇設有一 螺紋結合部、一凸緣或一彈性墊體,以結合於一杯體。 在本發明之一實施例中,該杯蓋係一通用型杯蓋。 在本發明之一實施例中,該溫度感應器係一凸桿, 其係由該杯蓋之底表面向下凸伸。 【實施方式】 為了讓本發明之上述及其他目的、特徵、優點能更 明顯易懂,下文將特舉本發明較佳實施例,並配合所附 圖式,作詳細說明如下。 請參照第1、2及3圖所示,本發明第一實施例之具 有熱電元件的杯蓋構造主要係應用在一杯蓋1内,該杯 蓋1並可用於覆蓋封閉一杯體2的開口處,以對該杯體 2内之液體提供保溫效果,並防止外界異物(如灰塵)進 入該杯體2内。再者,該杯蓋1則設有一熱電模組3, 控制電路31、一充電電池32、一熱電元件33、一溫度 顯示單元34、一溫度感應器35及一切換開關36,其中 該杯蓋1可藉由該熱電元件33來吸收該杯體2内之熱 液的熱能,以進行發電,並將電能儲存於該充電電池 201144170 32 ’以供驅動該溫度顯示單元34及溫度感應器35,而 用於偵測及顯示杯内溫度,或是在儲存電能一段時間後 再將電能反饋回該熱電元件33,使該熱電元件33能用 於提供致冷/致熱效果予該杯體2内之液體,因而有利 於提升產品功能性及使用便利性。 請參照第1、2及3圖所示,本發明第一實施例之杯 蓋1可由各種耐用材質製成’例如陶瓷、塑膠、金屬、 木材或石材等,但並不限於此《該杯蓋丨可為一體成塑 或由數個板體組合而成’且該杯蓋1具有一内部空間 1〇 ’該内部空間10用以容納組裝該控制電路31、充電 電池32、熱電元件33、溫度顯示單元34、溫度感應器 35及切換開關36等元件。再者,該控制電路31設於 該内部空間10内,且該控制電路31通常係選自一電路 板,其上設有數個電子元件及至少一晶片(未繪示),以 提供切換及開關等基本控制功能。另外,該充電電池 32亦設於該内部空間10内,且該充電電池32電性連 接於該控制電路31。該充電電池32可選自各種具有充 電作用之電池’例如鎳録電池、錄氫電池或鐘電池等’ 但並不限於此。在本發明中,必要時,可在該杯蓋1之 適當位置設置電池室及電池蓋(未繪示),使該充電電池 32容置於電池室内,以方便拆裝進行更換維修。 請再參照第1、2及3圖所示,本發明第一實施例之 熱電元件(thermoelectric element)33設於該杯蓋之底 部’且電性連接該控制電路係選自一熱電致冷晶片 201144170 (thermoelectric cooling chip),其係由數個 n 型和 p 型半 極體材料之顆粒互相排列而成,並以數個金屬導體連接 這些η型和p型半極體材料,且在二側各設有一絕緣陶 竟片。再者,在該熱電致冷晶片的兩端金屬電極則電性 連接至該控制電路31,其中該控制電路31用以接收該 切換開關36的切換指令而切換該熱電元件33與充電電 池32之間的正、負極連接方向’以決定該熱電元件 選擇利用席貝克效應(Seebeck effect)進行發電動作, 或者是利用皮爾特效應(Peltier effect)進行致冷及致 熱動作,同時也決定該充電電池32是進行充電或放 電。在本發明中’該熱電元件33設於該杯蓋1之底部, 且該熱電元件33下側的絕緣陶瓷片係可選擇裸露於該 杯蓋1之底表面’以便直接接收來自該杯體2之熱能, 或該熱電元件33下側的絕緣陶瓷片亦可位於該杯蓋1 之一底板(例如金屬板或陶瓷板)内,以間接接收來自該 杯體2之熱能。 请再參照第1、2及3圖所示,本發明第一實施例之 溫度顯示單元(temperature display unit)34係舉設於該 杯蓋1之外表面(例如上表面)上,且該溫度顯示單元34 電性連接於該控制電路31,該控制電路31可決定是否 供電至該溫度顯示單元34。該溫度顯示單元34較佳選 自發光二極體(LED)或液晶顯示器(LCD)。再者,該溫 度感應器(temperature sensor)35係被設於該杯蓋1之底 表面上,且該溫度感應器35可選擇電性連接於該溫度 201144170 顯示單元34或該控制電路31。該溫度感應器35用以 偵測該杯體2内液體的溫度。另外,該切換開關36電 性連接至該控制電路31,且該切換開關36通常嵌設固 定於該杯蓋1之外表面適當位置(例如上表面或圓周 面),以供使用者切換選擇該控制電路31之至少二種功 能,例如發電/溫度感測、發電/儲能、致冷或致熱等功 能,其中該切換開關36較佳為一多段式開關或旋鈕, 但並不限於此,例如該切換開關36亦可能與該溫度顯 示單元34共同整合成為同一觸控面板。 請參照第1、2及3圖所示,當使用本發明第一實施 例之具有熱電元件的杯蓋構造時,使用者首先將該杯蓋 1之切換開關36切換至“發電/溫度感測”功能,使該熱 電元件33能進行發電。接著,將熱水或其它熱飲(例如 熱茶或熱咖啡等)注入到該杯體2内,並以該杯蓋1覆 蓋於該杯體2的開口處。此時,由於該杯體2内的熱水 會向上方產生大量輻射熱能或高溫蒸氣,因此這些輻射 熱能或高溫蒸氣將上升,並傳導熱能至該杯蓋1底部的 熱電元件33下側的絕緣陶瓷片。結果,熱能將造成該 熱電元件33之上、下側之間具有一溫差(例如介於25° C至90°C之間的溫差),如此該熱電元件33即可利用 該溫差來發電產生電能。上述電能可經由該控制電路 31儲存至該充電電池32,並用以驅動該溫度顯示單元 34及溫度感應器35,因而能顯示杯内溫度(例如顯示90 °C),以便使用者進行目視判斷杯内水溫。 11 201144170 再者’在某些使用需求下,使用者也可城至該切 換開關36之“發電/儲能,,功能,使該熱電元件33能進 行發電並單純儲存電能而不顯示溫度。此時,該控制電* 路31將電能完全儲存於該充電電池32中,而不用於驅 動該溫度顯示單元34及溫度感應器35。在儲存電能一 段時間後,使用者可再度切換至該切換開關36之“致熱” 或“致冷”魏’使軸電科33能進械熱或致冷工 作,以便對該杯體2内之原液體或另一液體進行加熱或 冷卻。因此,本發明上述設計有利於提升該杯蓋丨之產 φ 品功能性及使用便利性。 請參照第4、5、6、7及8圖所示’其分別揭示本發 明第二、第三、第四、第五及第六實施例之具有熱電元 件的杯蓋構造’其係相似於本發明第一實施例,並大致 沿用相同元件名稱及圖號。如第4、5及6圖所示,第 二、第三及第四實施例係分別於不同類型的杯蓋丨之底 部(即下表面)適當位置選擇設有一螺紋結合部11,以便 鲁 結合於該杯體2之開口處,且在該杯蓋1之底部位於該 熱電模組3的周圍可設置一隔熱層13,以防止熱能散 失。再者’如第7圖所示,第五實施例係於另一類型的 杯蓋1之底部(即下表面)適當位置選擇設有一凸緣12, 以便嵌卡結合於該杯體2之開口的内緣。必要時,該溫 度感應器35亦可選擇以凸桿的形式由該杯蓋!之底表 面向下凸伸,以便接近或伸入該杯體2内的液體表面, 以便量測更接近液體實際最高溫度的數值。如第8圖所 12 201144170 不,第六實施例係於一圓盤型的杯蓋1之底部(即下表 面)唇緣位置選擇設有一彈性墊體14,當該杯蓋1設有 該彈性墊體14時,該杯蓋1矸以做為一通用型杯蓋來 使用,其適用於各種杯體2的不同開口尺寸,因此有利 於擴大杯蓋類產品之應用範圍。此外,本發明之杯蓋1 亦可為其他類型,該杯蓋1之類型並非用以限制本發 明。 在本發明其他實施例中,該杯蓋1之外表面於適當 位置(例如上表面或圓周面)亦可*選擇性另設有一電源 孔(未繪示),其電性連接至該控制電路31。如此,本發 明可選擇性經由該電源孔將該充電電池32儲存的電能 輸出至一外部裝置,例如對手機或小風扇進行供電等; 或者亦可選擇性的經由該電源孔將一外部電能輸入至 該充電電池32,以對該充電電池32補充電能,供後續 用於驅動該熱電元件33能進行致熱或致冷工作。 如上所述,相較於習用熱電致冷晶片相關用品設計 僅内建於杯體本身或杯座内,因而具有元件容易損壞及 無法適用各種杯體等缺點且皆未應用於杯蓋構造,第1 至6圖之本發明係將該熱電元件33設於該杯蓋1内, 以用來吸收該杯體2内熱能進行發電’並將電能用於顯 示杯内溫度或後續用於致冷/致熱工作,因而有利於提 升杯蓋類產品之功能性及使用便利性。由於本發明將該 熱電元件33設置於該杯蓋1内部’且該杯蓋1通常與 該杯體2分開設置,因此對該杯體2進行清洗時並不會 13 201144170 造成該杯蓋1内部元件受潮,因而有利於提高杯蓋類產 品之使用壽命。另外,如第6圖所示,該杯蓋1另可設 計成通用型式,以適用於各種杯體2之不同開口尺寸, 因此有利於擴大杯蓋類產品之應用範圍。 雖然本發明已以較佳實施例揭露,然其並非用以限 制本發明,任何熟習此項技藝之人士,在不脫離本發明 之精神和範圍内,當可作各種更動與修飾,因此本發明 之保護範圍當視後附之申請專利範圍所界定者為準。 【圖式簡單說明】 第1圖:本發明第一實施例之具有熱電元件的杯蓋 構造之使用示意圖。 第2圖:本發明第一實施例之具有熱電元件的杯蓋 構造之熱電模組之方塊示意圖。 第3圖:本發明第一實施例之具有熱電元件的杯蓋 構造之上視圖。 第4圖:本發明第二實施例之具有熱電元件的杯蓋 構造之示意圖。 第5圖:本發明第三實施例之具有熱電元件的杯蓋 構造之示意圖。 第6圖:本發明第四實施例之具有熱電元件的杯蓋 構造之示意圖。 第7圖:本發明第五實施例之具有熱電元件的杯蓋 構造之不意圖。 14 201144170 第8圖:本發明第六實施例之具有熱電元件的杯蓋 構造之示意圖。 【主要元件符號說明】 1 杯盖 10 内部空間 11 螺紋結合部 12 凸緣 13 隔熱層 14 彈性墊體 2 杯體 3 熱電模組 31 控制電路 32 充電電池 33 熱電元件 34 溫度顯示單元 35 溫度感應器 36 切換開關A switch is electrically connected to the control circuit. In an embodiment of the invention, the switch is used to switch the power generation/temperature sensing function, the power generation/storage function, the cooling function or the heating function of the control circuit. In an embodiment of the invention, the switch is integrated with the temperature display unit to form a touch panel. In one embodiment of the invention, the bottom of the lid is optionally provided with a threaded joint, a flange or an elastic pad for bonding to a cup. In one embodiment of the invention, the lid is a universal cup lid. In an embodiment of the invention, the temperature sensor is a bulge that projects downwardly from a bottom surface of the lid. The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more <RTIgt; Referring to Figures 1, 2 and 3, the lid structure having the thermoelectric element of the first embodiment of the present invention is mainly applied to a cup cover 1 which can be used to cover the opening of the cup body 2. To provide a heat insulating effect to the liquid in the cup 2, and to prevent foreign matter (such as dust) from entering the cup 2. Furthermore, the lid 1 is provided with a thermoelectric module 3, a control circuit 31, a rechargeable battery 32, a thermoelectric element 33, a temperature display unit 34, a temperature sensor 35 and a changeover switch 36, wherein the lid The thermal energy of the hot liquid in the cup 2 can be absorbed by the thermoelectric element 33 to generate electricity, and the electric energy is stored in the rechargeable battery 201144170 32 ' for driving the temperature display unit 34 and the temperature sensor 35, And for detecting and displaying the temperature inside the cup, or feeding back the electrical energy to the thermoelectric element 33 after storing the electrical energy for a period of time, so that the thermoelectric element 33 can be used to provide a cooling/heating effect to the cup 2. The liquid is thus beneficial to enhance product functionality and ease of use. Referring to Figures 1, 2 and 3, the cup cover 1 of the first embodiment of the present invention can be made of various durable materials such as ceramic, plastic, metal, wood or stone, etc., but is not limited thereto. The crucible may be integrally molded or assembled from a plurality of plates and the cup cover 1 has an internal space 1' to accommodate the assembly of the control circuit 31, the rechargeable battery 32, the thermoelectric element 33, and the temperature. Components such as display unit 34, temperature sensor 35, and changeover switch 36. Furthermore, the control circuit 31 is disposed in the internal space 10, and the control circuit 31 is generally selected from a circuit board, and is provided with a plurality of electronic components and at least one chip (not shown) to provide switching and switching. And other basic control functions. In addition, the rechargeable battery 32 is also disposed in the internal space 10, and the rechargeable battery 32 is electrically connected to the control circuit 31. The rechargeable battery 32 may be selected from various batteries having a charging function such as a nickel recording battery, a hydrogen recording battery or a clock battery, etc. but is not limited thereto. In the present invention, if necessary, a battery compartment and a battery cover (not shown) may be disposed at an appropriate position of the lid 1, so that the rechargeable battery 32 is housed in the battery compartment for convenient disassembly and assembly for replacement and maintenance. Referring to Figures 1, 2 and 3, the thermoelectric element 33 of the first embodiment of the present invention is disposed at the bottom of the lid and electrically connected to the control circuit from a thermoelectrically cooled wafer. 201144170 (thermoelectric cooling chip), which is formed by arranging particles of a plurality of n-type and p-type semi-polar materials and connecting the n-type and p-type semi-polar materials by a plurality of metal conductors, and on both sides Each has an insulating ceramic sheet. Further, the metal electrodes at both ends of the thermoelectric cooling chip are electrically connected to the control circuit 31, wherein the control circuit 31 is configured to receive the switching command of the switch 36 to switch the thermoelectric element 33 and the rechargeable battery 32. The positive and negative connection directions between the two determine whether the thermoelectric element is selected for power generation by the Seebeck effect, or the Peltier effect is used for cooling and heating, and the rechargeable battery is also determined. 32 is charging or discharging. In the present invention, the thermoelectric element 33 is disposed at the bottom of the cup cover 1, and the insulating ceramic piece on the lower side of the thermoelectric element 33 can be selected to be exposed on the bottom surface of the cup cover 1 for direct receiving from the cup body 2. The thermal energy, or the insulating ceramic sheet on the underside of the thermoelectric element 33, may also be located in a bottom plate (e.g., a metal plate or a ceramic plate) of the lid 1 to indirectly receive thermal energy from the cup 2. Referring to Figures 1, 2 and 3 again, the temperature display unit 34 of the first embodiment of the present invention is disposed on the outer surface (e.g., the upper surface) of the cup cover 1, and the temperature is The display unit 34 is electrically connected to the control circuit 31, and the control circuit 31 can determine whether to supply power to the temperature display unit 34. The temperature display unit 34 is preferably selected from a light emitting diode (LED) or a liquid crystal display (LCD). Moreover, the temperature sensor 35 is disposed on the bottom surface of the cup cover 1, and the temperature sensor 35 is selectively electrically connected to the temperature 201144170 display unit 34 or the control circuit 31. The temperature sensor 35 is used to detect the temperature of the liquid in the cup 2. In addition, the switch 36 is electrically connected to the control circuit 31, and the switch 36 is usually embedded and fixed on an outer surface of the cover 1 (for example, an upper surface or a circumferential surface) for the user to switch and select. At least two functions of the control circuit 31, such as power generation/temperature sensing, power generation/storage, cooling, or heating, wherein the switch 36 is preferably a multi-stage switch or knob, but is not limited thereto. For example, the switch 36 may be integrated with the temperature display unit 34 to form the same touch panel. Referring to Figures 1, 2 and 3, when using the cup cover structure with the thermoelectric element of the first embodiment of the present invention, the user first switches the switch switch 36 of the cup cover 1 to "power generation/temperature sensing. The function enables the thermoelectric element 33 to generate electricity. Next, hot water or other hot beverage (e.g., hot tea or hot coffee, etc.) is injected into the cup 2, and the lid 1 is covered with the lid 1 at the opening of the cup 2. At this time, since the hot water in the cup 2 generates a large amount of radiant heat energy or high temperature vapor upward, the radiant heat energy or the high temperature vapor will rise, and conduct heat to the lower side of the thermoelectric element 33 at the bottom of the lid 1 for insulation. Ceramics. As a result, the thermal energy will cause a temperature difference between the upper and lower sides of the thermoelectric element 33 (e.g., a temperature difference between 25 ° C and 90 ° C), so that the thermoelectric element 33 can use the temperature difference to generate electricity. . The electric energy can be stored in the rechargeable battery 32 via the control circuit 31, and used to drive the temperature display unit 34 and the temperature sensor 35, thereby displaying the temperature inside the cup (for example, displaying 90 ° C), so that the user can visually judge the cup. Internal water temperature. 11 201144170 Furthermore, under certain usage requirements, the user can also switch to the "power generation/storage," function of the switch 36 to enable the thermoelectric element 33 to generate electricity and simply store electrical energy without displaying temperature. The control circuit 31 completely stores the electrical energy in the rechargeable battery 32, and is not used to drive the temperature display unit 34 and the temperature sensor 35. After storing the power for a period of time, the user can switch to the switch again. The "heating" or "cooling" of the 36" enables the shaft electrical unit 33 to be subjected to mechanical heat or refrigeration to heat or cool the original liquid or another liquid in the cup 2. Thus, the present invention The above design is advantageous for improving the functionality and ease of use of the product of the cup cover. Please refer to Figures 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 to disclose the second, third and fourth aspects of the present invention, respectively. The cup cover structure of the fifth and sixth embodiments having a thermoelectric element is similar to the first embodiment of the present invention, and generally uses the same component name and figure number. As shown in Figures 4, 5 and 6, the second , the third and fourth embodiments are different The bottom of the cup cover (ie, the lower surface) is suitably provided with a threaded joint 11 so as to be affixed to the opening of the cup 2, and is located around the thermoelectric module 3 at the bottom of the lid 1 A heat insulating layer 13 may be provided to prevent heat loss. Further, as shown in Fig. 7, the fifth embodiment is provided with a flange at a suitable position on the bottom (i.e., the lower surface) of another type of cup cover 1. 12, so that the snap-in card is coupled to the inner edge of the opening of the cup 2. If necessary, the temperature sensor 35 can also be selectively protruded from the bottom surface of the cup cover in the form of a protruding rod so as to approach or extend Entering the surface of the liquid in the cup 2 to measure the value closer to the actual maximum temperature of the liquid. As shown in Fig. 8 12, 201144170 No, the sixth embodiment is attached to the bottom of a disc-shaped lid 1 (i.e., The surface of the lip is selected to be provided with an elastic pad body 14. When the cup cover 1 is provided with the elastic pad body 14, the cup cover 1 is used as a universal cup cover, which is suitable for various cup bodies 2 The different opening sizes are therefore beneficial for expanding the range of applications for the lid products. In addition, the lid 1 of the present invention may be of other types, and the type of the lid 1 is not intended to limit the present invention. In other embodiments of the invention, the outer surface of the lid 1 is in a suitable position (for example, an upper surface or The circumferential surface can also be selectively provided with a power supply hole (not shown) electrically connected to the control circuit 31. Thus, the present invention can selectively output the stored energy of the rechargeable battery 32 to the power supply via the power supply hole. An external device, such as powering a mobile phone or a small fan; or alternatively, an external power can be input to the rechargeable battery 32 via the power hole to supplement the rechargeable battery 32 for subsequent use in driving the battery The thermoelectric element 33 can perform heating or cooling work. As described above, compared with the conventional thermoelectrically cooled wafer related article design, it is built into the cup itself or the cup holder, so that the component is easily damaged and cannot be applied to various cups. The disadvantages are not applied to the lid structure. The invention of FIGS. 1 to 6 is provided with the thermoelectric element 33 in the lid 1 for absorbing the heat energy in the cup 2 for power generation and using electric energy. It is useful for improving the functionality and ease of use of the lid-type product by displaying the temperature inside the cup or for subsequent cooling/heating work. Since the thermoelectric element 33 is disposed inside the lid 1 of the present invention and the lid 1 is generally disposed separately from the cup 2, the cleaning of the cup 2 does not result in 13 201144170 causing the inside of the lid 1 The components are damp, which helps to improve the service life of the lid products. Further, as shown in Fig. 6, the lid 1 can be designed in a general-purpose type to be applied to different opening sizes of the various cups 2, thereby facilitating the expansion of the application range of the lid-type products. The present invention has been disclosed in its preferred embodiments, and is not intended to limit the invention, and the present invention may be modified and modified without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. The scope of protection is subject to the definition of the scope of the patent application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Fig. 1 is a schematic view showing the use of a lid structure having a thermoelectric element according to a first embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 2 is a block diagram showing a thermoelectric module having a cup lid structure of a thermoelectric element according to a first embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 3 is a top plan view showing the construction of a lid having a thermoelectric element according to a first embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 4 is a view showing the construction of a cup lid having a thermoelectric element according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 5 is a view showing the construction of a cup lid having a thermoelectric element according to a third embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 6 is a view showing the construction of a cup lid having a thermoelectric element according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 7 is a view showing the construction of a cup lid having a thermoelectric element according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. 14 201144170 Fig. 8 is a schematic view showing the construction of a cup lid having a thermoelectric element according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention. [Main component symbol description] 1 Cup cover 10 Internal space 11 Threaded joint 12 Flange 13 Thermal insulation layer 14 Elastic pad body 2 Cup body 3 Thermoelectric module 31 Control circuit 32 Rechargeable battery 33 Thermoelectric element 34 Temperature display unit 35 Temperature sensing Switch 36 switch

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201144170 七、申請專利範圍: 1. 一種具有熱電元件的杯蓋構造,其包含: 一杯蓋,具有一内部空間; - 熱電模組’设於該杯盖之内部空間内,且設有. 一控制電路; 一充電電池,電性連接該控制電路; 一熱電元件,設於該杯蓋之底部,且電性連接該控制 電路,其中該控制電路用以決定該熱電元件選擇進行 發電或進行致冷及致熱;及 鲁 一溫度顯示單元,設於該杯蓋之外表面上,且電性連 接於該控制電路。 2. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述之具有熱電元件的杯蓋 構造,其中該熱電元件選自一熱電致冷晶片。 3. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述之具有熱電元件的杯蓋 構造,其中該溫度顯示單元選自發光二極體或液晶_ 示器。 m 4·如申請專利範圍第1項所述之具有熱電元件的杯蕙 · 構造,另包含一溫度感應器,其電性連接於該溫度_ 示單元或該控制電路。 5. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述之具有熱電元件的杯蓬 構造,其中該杯蓋之外表面另設有一切換開關,其電 性連接至該控制電路。 6. 如申請專利範圍第5項所述之具有熱電元件的杯藏 構ie,其中該切換開關用以切換該控制電路之發電/ 16 201144170 . 1度❹】功冑b發電/儲能功能、s冷功能或致熱功 能。 7·如巾請㈣_第5項所狀具㈣電元件的杯蓋 構造,其中該切軸關與該溫度顯轉元整合成為一 觸控面板。 8.如申請專利範圍第1項所述之具有熱電元件的杯蓋 構造,其中該杯蓋之底部選擇設有一螺紋結合部、一 • 凸緣或一彈性墊體,以結合於一杯體。 如+申明專利範®第1或8項所述之具有熱電元件的杯 蓋構造,其中該杯蓋係一通用型杯蓋。 1〇.如申請專利範圍第1項所述之具有熱電元件的杯蓋 構造,其中該溫度感應器係一凸桿,其係由該杯蓋之 底表面向下凸伸。201144170 VII. Patent application scope: 1. A cup cover structure with thermoelectric elements, comprising: a cup cover having an internal space; - a thermoelectric module 'located in the inner space of the cup cover and provided. a charging battery electrically connected to the control circuit; a thermoelectric element disposed at the bottom of the cup and electrically connected to the control circuit, wherein the control circuit is configured to determine the thermoelectric element to select for power generation or to perform cooling And a heat-sensing unit; and a temperature display unit disposed on the outer surface of the cup cover and electrically connected to the control circuit. 2. The lid structure having a thermoelectric element according to claim 1, wherein the thermoelectric element is selected from the group consisting of a thermoelectrically cooled wafer. 3. The lid structure having a thermoelectric element according to claim 1, wherein the temperature display unit is selected from the group consisting of a light emitting diode or a liquid crystal display. The cup holder having a thermoelectric element according to claim 1, further comprising a temperature sensor electrically connected to the temperature indicating unit or the control circuit. 5. The cup structure having a thermoelectric element according to claim 1, wherein the outer surface of the cup is further provided with a switch electrically connected to the control circuit. 6. The cup holder having a thermoelectric element according to claim 5, wherein the switch is used to switch the power generation of the control circuit / 16 201144170. 1 degree ❹ power 胄 b power generation / energy storage function, s cold function or heat function. 7. If the towel is required (4) _ Item 5 (4) The lid structure of the electrical component, wherein the cutting axis is integrated with the temperature display element to form a touch panel. 8. The lid structure having a thermoelectric element according to claim 1, wherein the bottom of the lid is optionally provided with a threaded joint, a flange or an elastic body for bonding to a cup. A lid structure having a thermoelectric element according to the invention of claim 1 or claim 8, wherein the lid is a universal cup lid. A cup cover structure having a thermoelectric element according to claim 1, wherein the temperature sensor is a projecting bar which protrudes downward from a bottom surface of the cup cover. 1717
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