US20120240598A1 - Heat pump system - Google Patents
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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- B60L—PROPULSION OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES; SUPPLYING ELECTRIC POWER FOR AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES; ELECTRODYNAMIC BRAKE SYSTEMS FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL; MAGNETIC SUSPENSION OR LEVITATION FOR VEHICLES; MONITORING OPERATING VARIABLES OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES; ELECTRIC SAFETY DEVICES FOR ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
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- the present invention relates to a heat pump system utilizing a Peltier element.
- Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2009-36852 discloses an apparatus containing a Peltier element, a metal plate held in contact with one end portion of the Peltier element, an apparatus main body mounted to the metal plate, a casing covering the apparatus main body in cooperation with the metal plate, a heat sink held in contact with the other end portion of the Peltier element and a duct covering the heat sink.
- the metal plate side of the Peltier element becomes a heat-absorbing portion, while the heat sink side thereof becomes a heat-radiating portion.
- the heat-absorbing portion of the Peltier element absorbs heat from the apparatus main body via the metal plate to cool the apparatus main body.
- the heat-radiating portion of the Peltier element radiates heat to air flowing through the duct via the heat sink.
- One aspect of the present invention can include a heat pump system having a Peltier unit installed in an outdoor space, an outdoor heat exchange unit installed in the outdoor space and connected to the Peltier unit via an outdoor piping in a loop-like fashion to effect heat exchange with the air in the outdoor space and an indoor heat exchange unit provided in an indoor space and connected to the Peltier unit in a loop-like fashion by an indoor piping to effect heat exchange with air in the indoor space.
- the Peltier unit has a Peltier element, a first substrate, a second substrate, a metal case and a resin case.
- the Peltier element is equipped with a first heat surface and a second heat surface. One of the surfaces constitutes a heat-absorbing portion, and one of the surfaces constitutes a heat-radiating portion.
- the first substrate is in contact with the first heat surface.
- the second substrate is in contact with the second heat surface.
- the metal case covers the first substrate and forms a first flow path between itself and the first substrate.
- the first flow path is connected in a loop-like fashion to the outdoor heat exchange unit by the outdoor piping.
- the resin case covers the second substrate and forms a second flow path between itself and the second substrate.
- the second flow path is connected in a loop-like fashion to the indoor heat exchange unit by the indoor piping.
- the metal case exhibits high thermal conductivity (heat conductivity) because the metal case is formed of metal.
- the resin case exhibits low thermal conductivity because the resin case is formed of resin. Accordingly, the efficiency of the heat pump due to the Peltier element is improved. That is, for the purpose of heating, an electric current is supplied to the Peltier element, using the first substrate sides of the Peltier element as a heat-absorbing portion and the second substrate sides thereof as a heat-radiating portion.
- the heat-absorbing portion of the Peltier element absorbs heat from an outdoor heat medium in the first flow path of the metal case via the first substrate.
- the outdoor heat medium absorbs heat from the air in the outdoor space via the metal case. Thus, the heat of the air in the outdoor space is utilized to improve the heat pump performance due to the Peltier element.
- the heat-radiating portion of the Peltier element supplies heat to an indoor heat medium in the second flow path of the resin case via the second substrate.
- the heat supplied to the indoor heat medium is not easily radiated into the air in the outdoor space due to the low thermal conductivity of the resin case.
- the resin case allows a smaller quantity of heat to be radiated. As a result, the quantity of heat supplied to the indoor heat exchange unit is increased, thus achieving an improvement in terms of heating efficiency.
- an electric current is supplied to the Peltier element, using the first substrate sides of the Peltier element as a heat-radiating portion and the second substrate sides as a heat-absorbing portion.
- the heat-radiating portion of the Peltier element radiates heat to the outdoor heat medium in the first flow path of the metal case via the first substrate.
- the outdoor heat medium radiates heat to the air in the outdoor space via the metal case.
- the heat-absorbing portion of the Peltier element absorbs heat from the indoor heat medium in the second flow path of the resin case via the second substrate, thereby supplying cold to the indoor heat medium.
- the cold supplied to the indoor heat medium is not easily radiated to the air in the outdoor space due to the low thermal conductivity of the resin case.
- the resin case allows a smaller quantity of cold to be radiated. As a result, the quantity of cold supplied to the indoor heat exchange unit increases, resulting in improved air-conditioning efficiency.
- FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a heat pump system
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a Peltier unit
- FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the Peltier unit
- FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of a Peltier module
- FIG. 5 is an inverted perspective view of the lower half of a Peltier module
- FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VI-VI in FIG. 2 .
- a heat pump system 1 is provided in a vehicle.
- the vehicle has a room (crew room) 1 c to be warmed by the heat pump system 1 .
- the heat pump system 1 has a Peltier unit 10 , an outdoor heat exchange unit 12 and an indoor heat exchange unit 13 .
- an outdoor heat exchange unit (radiator) 12 may be installed in an outdoor space 1 b outside the room 1 c .
- the outdoor heat exchange unit 12 is connected to an engine 14 of the vehicle by outdoor piping 17 in a loop-like fashion.
- a pump 15 is provided at a point of the outdoor piping 17 .
- the pump 15 circulates an outdoor heat medium (liquid coolant) between the engine 14 and the outdoor heat exchange unit 12 .
- the outdoor heat medium receives heat (warm heat) from the engine 14 , and radiates the heat into the air in the outdoor space 1 b via the outdoor heat exchange unit 12 .
- the Peltier unit 10 is installed in the outdoor space 1 b .
- the Peltier unit 10 is connected in a loop-like fashion to the outdoor heat exchange unit 12 by outdoor piping 18 connected to the outdoor piping 17 and is connected to the outdoor heat exchange unit 12 in parallel with the engine 14 .
- the Peltier unit 10 absorbs heat from the outdoor heat medium, thereby cooling it. Accordingly, the outdoor heat medium is cooled not only by the outdoor heat exchange unit 12 but also by the Peltier unit 10 .
- the Peltier unit 10 is connected to the indoor heat exchange unit 13 in a loop-like fashion via indoor piping 19 .
- a pump 16 is provided at a point in the indoor piping 19 .
- the pump 16 circulates an indoor heat medium (liquid coolant) between the Peltier unit 10 and the indoor heat exchange unit 13 .
- the indoor heat medium receives heat from the Peltier unit 10 , and dissipates the heat into the air in an indoor space 1 a from the indoor heat exchange unit 13 . In this way, the indoor heat exchange unit 13 warms the air in the indoor space 1 a.
- the Peltier unit 10 has a metal case 6 , a resin case 7 , and a Peltier module 10 a .
- the metal case 6 is formed of a metal with high thermal conductivity such as aluminum, stainless steel, iron or copper.
- the resin case 7 is formed of a resin with low thermal conductivity.
- the metal case 6 and the resin case 7 respectively have plate-like case main bodies 6 a and 7 a , tubular introduction pipes 6 b and 7 b , and tubular discharge pipes 6 c and 7 c.
- the case main bodies 6 a and 7 a respectively have peripheral wall portions 6 a 1 and 7 a 1 , and partition portions 6 a 2 and 7 a 2 .
- the peripheral wall portions 6 a 1 and 7 a 1 respectively, protrude vertically along the outer peripheries of the case main bodies 6 a and 7 a .
- On the outer peripheral portion of the peripheral wall portion 7 a 1 there is formed an outer wall portion 7 a 4 further protruding vertically from the peripheral wall portion 7 a 1 .
- the partition portions 6 a 2 and 7 a 2 respectively extend longitudinally in the middle regions of the case main bodies 6 a and 7 a and protrude vertically.
- the partition portions 6 a 2 and 7 a 2 are positioned at the middle regions in the width direction of the case main bodies 6 a and 7 a .
- First and second flow paths 6 a 3 and 7 a 3 are formed by the peripheral wall portions 6 a 1 and 7 a 1 and the partition portions 6 a 2 and 7 a 2 .
- the first and second flow paths 6 a 3 and 7 a 3 respectively extend in a U-shape on the surfaces of the case main bodies 6 a and 7 a.
- the introduction pipes 6 b and 7 b and the discharge pipes 6 c and 7 c may extend vertically from the case main bodies 6 a and 7 a .
- the introduction pipes 6 b and 7 b and the discharge pipes 6 c and 7 c may be provided adjacently at one end of the case main bodies 6 a and 7 a .
- the introduction pipes 6 b and 7 b may have introduction paths 6 b 1 and 7 b 1 communicating with first and second flow paths 6 a 3 and 7 a 3 .
- the discharge pipes 6 c and 7 c have discharge paths 6 c 1 and 7 c 1 also communicating with the first and second flow paths 6 a 3 and 7 a 3 .
- the resin case 7 integrally has a connector portion 7 g .
- the connector portion 7 g may be of a tubular configuration and protrudes sideways from the case main body 7 a .
- a connector portion of a converter 11 may be connected to the connector portion 7 g.
- the converter (heat generator) 11 has a converter main body 11 b and a case 11 a .
- the converter main body 11 b converts a voltage supplied from a battery mounted in the vehicle to a predetermined voltage and supplies an electric current to the Peltier module 10 a via the connector portion 7 g .
- the case 11 a is formed of a metal with high thermal conductivity such as aluminum, stainless steel, iron or copper.
- the case 11 a integrally has a case main body 11 a 2 and a flange 11 a 1 .
- the case main body 11 a 2 houses a converter main body 11 b .
- the converter main body 11 b is mounted to the case main body 11 a 2 by a bolt 26 so as to allow positional adjustment.
- the flange 11 a 1 protrudes outwardly from an outer peripheral edge of the case main body 11 a 2 and is mounted to a surface of the metal case 6 by a bolt 25 .
- the converter main body 11 b is held in contact with the metal case 6 through an intermediary such as grease 29 , which preferably allows heat conduction.
- connection portions 6 d and 7 d have a plurality of connection portions 6 d and 7 d .
- the connection portions 6 d are of a cylindrical configuration and are formed on side surfaces of the case main body 6 a .
- the connection portions 7 d are of a cylindrical configuration and are formed on side surfaces of the outer wall portion 7 a 4 .
- the peripheral wall portion 6 a 1 of the metal case 6 is inserted into the inner side of the outer wall portion 7 a 4 of the resin case 7 , whereby the connection portions 6 d and 7 d are brought into contact with each other.
- the connection portions 6 d and 7 d are fastened together by bolts 20 .
- the Peltier module 10 a has Peltier elements 2 , first and second substrates 3 and 4 , and first fin 8 and second fins 9 .
- FIG. 5 shows an inverted bottom half of the Peltier module 10 a , shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 .
- the Peltier element 2 is composed of different metals, conductors, or semiconductors. When a DC current is supplied thereto, the Peltier element 2 provides a Peltier effect.
- the Peltier element 2 has a pair of heat surfaces, one of which serves as a heat absorption surface to absorb heat, and the other of which serves as a heat radiation heat to radiate heat.
- the Peltier element 2 is provided in a plurality of rows in the longitudinal direction with respect to the first and second substrates 3 and 4 .
- the Peltier element 2 is also provided in a plane in the lateral direction with respect to the first and second substrates 3 and 4 .
- the Peltier module 10 a has a plurality of (e.g., ten) small first substrates 3 and one large second substrate 4 .
- sets of wiring 3 a and 4 a are printed on the first substrates 3 and the second substrate 4 .
- the Peltier elements 2 are connected to the sets of wiring 3 a and 4 a by soldering.
- the sets of wiring 3 a and 4 a cooperate to connect the plurality of Peltier elements 2 in series. Accordingly, an electric current flows alternately between the first and second substrates 3 and 4 via each Peltier element 2 .
- each first substrate 3 is provided with one first fin 8 .
- the second substrate 4 is provided with two second fins 9 .
- the first fin 8 and second fins 9 protrude from the first and second substrates 3 and 4 in the direction opposite to the Peltier elements 2 .
- the first fin 8 and second fins 9 are of a plate-like and zigzag configuration, and are installed within the first and second flow paths 6 a 3 and 7 a 3 . Gaps 8 a and 9 a are formed between the zigzag turns of first fin 8 and second fins 9 .
- the gaps 8 a and 9 a expand in the longitudinal direction of the first and second flow paths 6 a 3 and 7 a 3 so as not to cut off the first and second flow paths 6 a 3 and 7 a 3 .
- the positional relationship between the first substrate 3 and the second substrate 4 is determined by a frame member 5 .
- the frame member 5 is formed of a resin with low thermal conductivity (heat conductivity), and integrally has a frame main body 5 a and a protruding portion 5 b .
- the frame main body 5 a has a plurality of holes 5 c and the first substrates 3 are installed in each hole 5 c .
- the frame main body 5 a extends along the outer peripheral edges of the first substrates 3 , determining the positions of the first substrates 3 with respect to the frame member 5 .
- the protruding portions 5 b protrude between the first and second substrates 3 and 4 from the frame main body 5 a .
- the protruding portion 5 b determines the distance in the thickness direction between the first and second substrates 3 and 4 .
- the protruding portion 5 b prevents the first and second substrates 3 and 4 from approaching each other to determine a distance between the first and second substrates 3 and 4 .
- the protruding portion 5 b suppresses the crushing of the Peltier elements 2 .
- the protruding portion 5 b extends along the entire outer periphery of the second substrate 4 .
- a liquid gasket 21 seals the space between the protruding portion 5 b and the first substrates 3 .
- a liquid gasket 22 seals the space between the second substrate 4 and the resin case 7 .
- a liquid gasket 23 seals the space between the frame member 5 and the metal case 6 .
- a liquid gasket 24 seals the space between resin case 7 and the metal case 6 .
- the Peltier module 10 a is installed on the inner side of the outer wall portion 7 a 4 of the resin case 7 .
- the metal case 6 is inserted into the inner side of the outer wall portion 7 a 4 of the resin case 7 .
- the connection portions 6 d and 7 d abut each other and may be fastened together by the bolts 20 .
- the converter 11 is mounted to the metal case 6 by the bolt 25 .
- the outdoor piping 18 shown in FIG. 1 may be connected to the introduction pipe 6 b and the discharge pipe 6 c of the Peltier unit 10 shown in FIG. 2 .
- the indoor piping 19 is connected to the introduction pipe 7 b and the discharge pipe 7 c .
- the connector portion 7 g shown in FIG. 2 and the converter 11 are electrically connected to each other to supply an electric current from the converter 11 to the Peltier elements 2 shown in FIG. 4 .
- Each Peltier element 2 causes heat absorption at a side end portion of the first substrate 3 and heat radiation at a side end portion of the second substrate 4 .
- the Peltier elements 2 absorb heat from an outdoor heat medium 27 flowing in the first flow path 6 a 3 via the first substrates 3 and the first fins 8 .
- the outdoor heat medium 27 is cooled and its temperature becomes lower than that of the air in the outdoor space 1 b .
- the outdoor heat medium 27 absorbs heat from the air in the outdoor space 1 b via the metal case 6 and also absorbs heat from the converter 11 generating heat.
- the Peltier elements 2 supply heat to an indoor heat medium 28 flowing in the second flow path 7 a 3 via the second substrate 4 and the second fins 9 .
- the indoor heat medium 28 conveys heat to the indoor heat exchange unit 13 shown in FIG. 1 .
- the heat pump system 1 has the Peltier unit 10 installed in the outdoor space 1 b .
- the outdoor heat exchange unit 12 is installed in the outdoor space 1 b and connected to the Peltier unit 10 via the outdoor piping 17 , 18 in a loop-like fashion to effect heat exchange with the air in the outdoor space 1 b .
- the indoor heat exchange unit 13 is provided in the indoor space 1 a and connected to the Peltier unit 10 in a loop-like fashion by the indoor piping 19 to effect heat exchange with the air in the indoor space 1 a.
- the Peltier unit 10 has the Peltier elements 2 , the first substrates 3 , the second substrate 4 , the metal case 6 and the resin case 7 .
- Each of the Peltier elements 2 may be equipped with at least one first heat surface and at least one second heat surface. One surface constitutes a heat-absorbing portion while the other of the surfaces constitutes a heat-radiating portion.
- the first substrates 3 are in contact with the first heat surface(s).
- the second substrate 4 is in contact with the second heat surface(s).
- the metal case 6 covers the first substrates 3 and forms the first flow path 6 a 3 between itself and the first substrates 3 .
- the first flow path 6 a 3 is connected in a loop-like fashion to the outdoor heat exchange unit 12 by the outdoor piping 17 , 18 .
- the resin case 7 covers the second substrate 4 and forms the second flow path 7 a 3 between itself and the second substrate 4 .
- the second flow path 7 a 3 is connected in a loop-like fashion to the indoor heat exchange unit 13 by the indoor piping 19 .
- the metal case 6 exhibits high thermal conductivity because the metal case 6 is formed of metal.
- the resin case 7 exhibits low thermal conductivity because the resin case 7 is formed of resin. As such, the efficiency of the heat pump using the Peltier elements 2 is improved.
- an electric current is supplied to the heat-absorbing first substrate 3 sides and to the heat-radiating second substrate 4 sides of the Peltier elements 2 .
- the heat-absorbing portions of the Peltier elements 2 absorb heat from the outdoor heat medium 27 in the first flow path 6 a 3 of the metal case 6 via the first substrates 3 .
- the outdoor heat medium 27 absorbs heat from the air in the outdoor space 1 b via the metal case 6 .
- the heat of the air in the outdoor space 1 b is utilized to improve the heat pump performance through use of the Peltier elements 2 .
- the heat-radiating portions of the Peltier elements 2 supply heat to the indoor heat medium 28 in the second flow path 7 a 3 of the resin case 7 via the second substrate 4 .
- the heat supplied to the indoor heat medium 28 is not easily radiated into the air in the outdoor space 1 b due to the low conductivity of the resin case 7 .
- the resin case allows a smaller quantity of heat to be radiated. As a result, the quantity of heat supplied to the indoor heat exchange unit 13 is increased, thus achieving an improvement in terms of heating efficiency.
- the heat pump system 1 has a heat generating body (converter 11 ) mounted to the metal case 6 so as to allow heat exchange.
- An electric current is supplied to the Peltier elements 2 such that the first substrate 3 sides of the Peltier elements 2 constitute heat-absorbing portions.
- the heat-absorbing portions of the Peltier elements 2 can absorb heat not only from the air in the outdoor space 1 b but also from the heat generating body (converter 11 ) via the metal case 6 .
- the exhaust heat of the heat generating body is utilized, thereby improving the heat pump performance due to the Peltier elements 2 . Consequently, the heat generating body (converter 11 ) can be cooled by the Peltier elements 2 via the metal case 6 .
- the heat pump system 1 may be used for either the heating or air conditioning of a vehicle room 1 c .
- the functionalities of certain members may be changed.
- the first substrate side 3 could be used, instead, as the heat-radiating portion, due to a direction of an electric current supplied to the Peltier elements 2 .
- the second substrate side 4 could be used, instead, as the heat-absorbing portion.
- the Peltier elements 2 radiate heat to the outdoor heat medium 27 in the first flow path 6 a 3 of the metal case 6 via the heat-radiating first substrates 3 .
- the outdoor heat medium 27 radiates heat to the air in the outdoor space 1 b via the metal case 6 .
- the heat is radiated to the air in the outdoor space 1 b , whereby the heat pump performance of the Peltier elements 2 is improved.
- the heat-absorbing portions of the Peltier elements 2 absorb heat from the indoor heat medium 28 in the second flow path 7 a 3 of the resin case 7 via the second substrate 4 , thereby cooling the indoor heat medium 28 .
- the cold supplied to the indoor heat medium 28 is not easily radiated to the air in the outdoor space 1 b due to the low thermal conductivity of the resin case 7 .
- the resin case allows a smaller quantity of cold air to be radiated. As a result, the quantity of cold air supplied to the indoor heat exchange unit increases, thereby resulting in improved air-conditioning.
- the heat pump system 1 may be used for the air conditioning and/or heating of a vehicle room 1 c , an interior of a loading chamber (chamber) of a vehicle, or the interior of any such room.
- the heat medium supplied to the metal case 6 and the resin case 7 may be any composition capable of thermal transmission.
- Preferred compositions include liquids and gases.
- the heat pump system 1 may or may not have the engine 14 shown in FIG. 1 .
- the heat pump system 1 may use various other devices as a heat generating body.
- an electric apparatus such as an inverter, a motor, a battery, or a heat engine such as an internal combustion engine may be used for the heat generating body.
- the heat pump system 1 may be provided in a plug-in hybrid vehicle, an electric vehicle, or any engine vehicle.
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Abstract
One aspect of the present invention may include a heat pump system having a Peltier unit in an outdoor space and an outdoor heat exchange unit in the outdoor space. The Peltier unit has a Peltier element with a heat-absorbing portion and a heat-radiating portion, a first substrate in contact with the heat-absorbing portion, a second substrate in contact with the heat-radiating portion, a metal case and a resin case. The metal case covers the first substrate and forms a first flow path between itself and the first substrate. The first flow path is connected in a loop-like fashion to the outdoor heat exchange unit by an outdoor piping. The resin case covers the second substrate and forms a second flow path between itself and the second substrate. The second flow path is connected in a loop-like fashion to the indoor heat exchange unit by an indoor piping.
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- This application claims priority to Japanese patent application serial number 2011-62268, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.
- 1. Field of the Invention
- The present invention relates to a heat pump system utilizing a Peltier element.
- 2. Description of the Related Art
- Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2009-36852 discloses an apparatus containing a Peltier element, a metal plate held in contact with one end portion of the Peltier element, an apparatus main body mounted to the metal plate, a casing covering the apparatus main body in cooperation with the metal plate, a heat sink held in contact with the other end portion of the Peltier element and a duct covering the heat sink. When an electric current is passed through the Peltier element, the metal plate side of the Peltier element becomes a heat-absorbing portion, while the heat sink side thereof becomes a heat-radiating portion. The heat-absorbing portion of the Peltier element absorbs heat from the apparatus main body via the metal plate to cool the apparatus main body. The heat-radiating portion of the Peltier element radiates heat to air flowing through the duct via the heat sink.
- There exists the need for the utilization of a Peltier element in efficiently adjusting a temperature of a room spaced away from the Peltier element.
- One aspect of the present invention can include a heat pump system having a Peltier unit installed in an outdoor space, an outdoor heat exchange unit installed in the outdoor space and connected to the Peltier unit via an outdoor piping in a loop-like fashion to effect heat exchange with the air in the outdoor space and an indoor heat exchange unit provided in an indoor space and connected to the Peltier unit in a loop-like fashion by an indoor piping to effect heat exchange with air in the indoor space. The Peltier unit has a Peltier element, a first substrate, a second substrate, a metal case and a resin case. The Peltier element is equipped with a first heat surface and a second heat surface. One of the surfaces constitutes a heat-absorbing portion, and one of the surfaces constitutes a heat-radiating portion. The first substrate is in contact with the first heat surface. The second substrate is in contact with the second heat surface. The metal case covers the first substrate and forms a first flow path between itself and the first substrate. The first flow path is connected in a loop-like fashion to the outdoor heat exchange unit by the outdoor piping. The resin case covers the second substrate and forms a second flow path between itself and the second substrate. The second flow path is connected in a loop-like fashion to the indoor heat exchange unit by the indoor piping.
- The metal case exhibits high thermal conductivity (heat conductivity) because the metal case is formed of metal. And the resin case exhibits low thermal conductivity because the resin case is formed of resin. Accordingly, the efficiency of the heat pump due to the Peltier element is improved. That is, for the purpose of heating, an electric current is supplied to the Peltier element, using the first substrate sides of the Peltier element as a heat-absorbing portion and the second substrate sides thereof as a heat-radiating portion. The heat-absorbing portion of the Peltier element absorbs heat from an outdoor heat medium in the first flow path of the metal case via the first substrate. The outdoor heat medium absorbs heat from the air in the outdoor space via the metal case. Thus, the heat of the air in the outdoor space is utilized to improve the heat pump performance due to the Peltier element. On the other hand, the heat-radiating portion of the Peltier element supplies heat to an indoor heat medium in the second flow path of the resin case via the second substrate. The heat supplied to the indoor heat medium is not easily radiated into the air in the outdoor space due to the low thermal conductivity of the resin case. In comparison to the metal case, the resin case allows a smaller quantity of heat to be radiated. As a result, the quantity of heat supplied to the indoor heat exchange unit is increased, thus achieving an improvement in terms of heating efficiency.
- During cooling, an electric current is supplied to the Peltier element, using the first substrate sides of the Peltier element as a heat-radiating portion and the second substrate sides as a heat-absorbing portion. The heat-radiating portion of the Peltier element radiates heat to the outdoor heat medium in the first flow path of the metal case via the first substrate. The outdoor heat medium radiates heat to the air in the outdoor space via the metal case. Thus, the heat is radiated to the air in the outdoor space, whereby the heat pump performance due to the Peltier element is improved. Conversely, the heat-absorbing portion of the Peltier element absorbs heat from the indoor heat medium in the second flow path of the resin case via the second substrate, thereby supplying cold to the indoor heat medium. The cold supplied to the indoor heat medium is not easily radiated to the air in the outdoor space due to the low thermal conductivity of the resin case. In comparison to the metal case, the resin case allows a smaller quantity of cold to be radiated. As a result, the quantity of cold supplied to the indoor heat exchange unit increases, resulting in improved air-conditioning efficiency.
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FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a heat pump system; -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a Peltier unit; -
FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the Peltier unit; -
FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of a Peltier module; -
FIG. 5 is an inverted perspective view of the lower half of a Peltier module; and -
FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VI-VI inFIG. 2 . - Each of the additional features and teachings disclosed above and below may be utilized separately or in conjunction with other features and teachings to provide improved heat pump systems. Representative examples of the present invention, which examples utilize many of these additional features and teachings both separately and in conjunction with one another, will now be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. This detailed description is merely intended to teach a person of skill in the art further details for practicing preferred aspects of the present teachings and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Only the claims define the scope of the claimed invention. Therefore, combinations of features and steps disclosed in the following detailed description may not be necessary to practice the invention in the broadest sense, and are instead taught merely to particularly describe representative examples of the invention. Moreover, various features of the representative examples and the dependent claims may be combined in ways that are not specifically enumerated in order to provide additional useful configurations of the present teachings.
- An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to
FIGS. 1 to 6 . As shown inFIG. 1 , aheat pump system 1 is provided in a vehicle. The vehicle has a room (crew room) 1 c to be warmed by theheat pump system 1. Theheat pump system 1 has a Peltierunit 10, an outdoorheat exchange unit 12 and an indoorheat exchange unit 13. - As shown in
FIG. 1 , an outdoor heat exchange unit (radiator) 12 may be installed in anoutdoor space 1 b outside theroom 1 c. The outdoorheat exchange unit 12 is connected to anengine 14 of the vehicle byoutdoor piping 17 in a loop-like fashion. Apump 15 is provided at a point of theoutdoor piping 17. Thepump 15 circulates an outdoor heat medium (liquid coolant) between theengine 14 and the outdoorheat exchange unit 12. The outdoor heat medium receives heat (warm heat) from theengine 14, and radiates the heat into the air in theoutdoor space 1 b via the outdoorheat exchange unit 12. - As shown in
FIG. 1 , thePeltier unit 10 is installed in theoutdoor space 1 b. ThePeltier unit 10 is connected in a loop-like fashion to the outdoorheat exchange unit 12 byoutdoor piping 18 connected to theoutdoor piping 17 and is connected to the outdoorheat exchange unit 12 in parallel with theengine 14. ThePeltier unit 10 absorbs heat from the outdoor heat medium, thereby cooling it. Accordingly, the outdoor heat medium is cooled not only by the outdoorheat exchange unit 12 but also by thePeltier unit 10. - As shown in
FIG. 1 , thePeltier unit 10 is connected to the indoorheat exchange unit 13 in a loop-like fashion viaindoor piping 19. Apump 16 is provided at a point in theindoor piping 19. Thepump 16 circulates an indoor heat medium (liquid coolant) between thePeltier unit 10 and the indoorheat exchange unit 13. The indoor heat medium receives heat from thePeltier unit 10, and dissipates the heat into the air in an indoor space 1 a from the indoorheat exchange unit 13. In this way, the indoorheat exchange unit 13 warms the air in the indoor space 1 a. - As shown in
FIGS. 2 and 3 , thePeltier unit 10 has ametal case 6, aresin case 7, and aPeltier module 10 a. Themetal case 6 is formed of a metal with high thermal conductivity such as aluminum, stainless steel, iron or copper. Theresin case 7 is formed of a resin with low thermal conductivity. Themetal case 6 and theresin case 7 respectively have plate-like casemain bodies tubular introduction pipes tubular discharge pipes - As shown in
FIG. 3 , the casemain bodies peripheral wall portions 6 a 1 and 7 a 1, andpartition portions 6 a 2 and 7 a 2. Theperipheral wall portions 6 a 1 and 7 a 1, respectively, protrude vertically along the outer peripheries of the casemain bodies peripheral wall portion 7 a 1, there is formed anouter wall portion 7 a 4 further protruding vertically from theperipheral wall portion 7 a 1. - As shown in
FIG. 3 , thepartition portions 6 a 2 and 7 a 2 respectively extend longitudinally in the middle regions of the casemain bodies partition portions 6 a 2 and 7 a 2 are positioned at the middle regions in the width direction of the casemain bodies second flow paths 6 a 3 and 7 a 3 are formed by theperipheral wall portions 6 a 1 and 7 a 1 and thepartition portions 6 a 2 and 7 a 2. The first andsecond flow paths 6 a 3 and 7 a 3 respectively extend in a U-shape on the surfaces of the casemain bodies - As shown in
FIGS. 2 and 3 , theintroduction pipes discharge pipes main bodies introduction pipes discharge pipes main bodies introduction pipes introduction paths 6 b 1 and 7 b 1 communicating with first andsecond flow paths 6 a 3 and 7 a 3. Thedischarge pipes discharge paths 6 c 1 and 7 c 1 also communicating with the first andsecond flow paths 6 a 3 and 7 a 3. - As shown in
FIG. 2 , theresin case 7 integrally has aconnector portion 7 g. Theconnector portion 7 g may be of a tubular configuration and protrudes sideways from the casemain body 7 a. A connector portion of aconverter 11 may be connected to theconnector portion 7 g. - As shown in
FIGS. 2 and 6 , the converter (heat generator) 11 has a convertermain body 11 b and acase 11 a. The convertermain body 11 b converts a voltage supplied from a battery mounted in the vehicle to a predetermined voltage and supplies an electric current to thePeltier module 10 a via theconnector portion 7 g. Thecase 11 a is formed of a metal with high thermal conductivity such as aluminum, stainless steel, iron or copper. Thecase 11 a integrally has a casemain body 11 a 2 and aflange 11 a 1. - As shown in
FIG. 6 , the casemain body 11 a 2 houses a convertermain body 11 b. The convertermain body 11 b is mounted to the casemain body 11 a 2 by abolt 26 so as to allow positional adjustment. Theflange 11 a 1 protrudes outwardly from an outer peripheral edge of the casemain body 11 a 2 and is mounted to a surface of themetal case 6 by a bolt 25. The convertermain body 11 b is held in contact with themetal case 6 through an intermediary such asgrease 29, which preferably allows heat conduction. - As shown in
FIGS. 2 and 3 , themetal case 6 and theresin case 7 have a plurality ofconnection portions connection portions 6 d are of a cylindrical configuration and are formed on side surfaces of the casemain body 6 a. Theconnection portions 7 d are of a cylindrical configuration and are formed on side surfaces of theouter wall portion 7 a 4. As shown inFIG. 6 , theperipheral wall portion 6 a 1 of themetal case 6 is inserted into the inner side of theouter wall portion 7 a 4 of theresin case 7, whereby theconnection portions connection portions bolts 20. - As shown in
FIGS. 4 and 5 , thePeltier module 10 a hasPeltier elements 2, first andsecond substrates second fins 9.FIG. 5 shows an inverted bottom half of thePeltier module 10 a, shown inFIGS. 3 and 4 . ThePeltier element 2 is composed of different metals, conductors, or semiconductors. When a DC current is supplied thereto, thePeltier element 2 provides a Peltier effect. ThePeltier element 2 has a pair of heat surfaces, one of which serves as a heat absorption surface to absorb heat, and the other of which serves as a heat radiation heat to radiate heat. ThePeltier element 2 is provided in a plurality of rows in the longitudinal direction with respect to the first andsecond substrates Peltier element 2 is also provided in a plane in the lateral direction with respect to the first andsecond substrates - As shown in
FIGS. 3 and 4 , thePeltier module 10 a has a plurality of (e.g., ten) smallfirst substrates 3 and one largesecond substrate 4. As shown inFIG. 6 , sets ofwiring first substrates 3 and thesecond substrate 4. ThePeltier elements 2 are connected to the sets ofwiring wiring Peltier elements 2 in series. Accordingly, an electric current flows alternately between the first andsecond substrates Peltier element 2. - As shown in
FIG. 3 , eachfirst substrate 3 is provided with one first fin 8. As shown inFIG. 5 , thesecond substrate 4 is provided with twosecond fins 9. The first fin 8 andsecond fins 9 protrude from the first andsecond substrates Peltier elements 2. As shown inFIG. 6 , the first fin 8 andsecond fins 9 are of a plate-like and zigzag configuration, and are installed within the first andsecond flow paths 6 a 3 and 7 a 3.Gaps second fins 9. Thegaps second flow paths 6 a 3 and 7 a 3 so as not to cut off the first andsecond flow paths 6 a 3 and 7 a 3. The positional relationship between thefirst substrate 3 and thesecond substrate 4 is determined by aframe member 5. - As shown in
FIGS. 4 and 6 , theframe member 5 is formed of a resin with low thermal conductivity (heat conductivity), and integrally has a framemain body 5 a and a protrudingportion 5 b. The framemain body 5 a has a plurality ofholes 5 c and thefirst substrates 3 are installed in eachhole 5 c. The framemain body 5 a extends along the outer peripheral edges of thefirst substrates 3, determining the positions of thefirst substrates 3 with respect to theframe member 5. - As shown in
FIG. 6 , the protrudingportions 5 b protrude between the first andsecond substrates main body 5 a. The protrudingportion 5 b determines the distance in the thickness direction between the first andsecond substrates portion 5 b prevents the first andsecond substrates second substrates portion 5 b suppresses the crushing of thePeltier elements 2. The protrudingportion 5 b extends along the entire outer periphery of thesecond substrate 4. Aliquid gasket 21 seals the space between the protrudingportion 5 b and thefirst substrates 3. - As shown in
FIG. 6 , aliquid gasket 22 seals the space between thesecond substrate 4 and theresin case 7. Aliquid gasket 23 seals the space between theframe member 5 and themetal case 6. Aliquid gasket 24 seals the space betweenresin case 7 and themetal case 6. - As shown in
FIG. 6 , when preparing thePeltier unit 10, thePeltier module 10 a is installed on the inner side of theouter wall portion 7 a 4 of theresin case 7. Themetal case 6 is inserted into the inner side of theouter wall portion 7 a 4 of theresin case 7. Theconnection portions bolts 20. Theconverter 11 is mounted to themetal case 6 by the bolt 25. - When preparing the
heat pump system 1, theoutdoor piping 18 shown inFIG. 1 may be connected to theintroduction pipe 6 b and thedischarge pipe 6 c of thePeltier unit 10 shown inFIG. 2 . Theindoor piping 19 is connected to theintroduction pipe 7 b and thedischarge pipe 7 c. Theconnector portion 7 g shown inFIG. 2 and theconverter 11 are electrically connected to each other to supply an electric current from theconverter 11 to thePeltier elements 2 shown inFIG. 4 . EachPeltier element 2 causes heat absorption at a side end portion of thefirst substrate 3 and heat radiation at a side end portion of thesecond substrate 4. - As shown in
FIG. 6 , thePeltier elements 2 absorb heat from anoutdoor heat medium 27 flowing in thefirst flow path 6 a 3 via thefirst substrates 3 and the first fins 8. - The
outdoor heat medium 27 is cooled and its temperature becomes lower than that of the air in theoutdoor space 1 b. Theoutdoor heat medium 27 absorbs heat from the air in theoutdoor space 1 b via themetal case 6 and also absorbs heat from theconverter 11 generating heat. ThePeltier elements 2 supply heat to anindoor heat medium 28 flowing in thesecond flow path 7 a 3 via thesecond substrate 4 and thesecond fins 9. Theindoor heat medium 28 conveys heat to the indoorheat exchange unit 13 shown inFIG. 1 . - As shown in
FIG. 1 , theheat pump system 1 has thePeltier unit 10 installed in theoutdoor space 1 b. The outdoorheat exchange unit 12 is installed in theoutdoor space 1 b and connected to thePeltier unit 10 via theoutdoor piping outdoor space 1 b. The indoorheat exchange unit 13 is provided in the indoor space 1 a and connected to thePeltier unit 10 in a loop-like fashion by theindoor piping 19 to effect heat exchange with the air in the indoor space 1 a. - As shown in
FIGS. 1 and 6 , thePeltier unit 10 has thePeltier elements 2, thefirst substrates 3, thesecond substrate 4, themetal case 6 and theresin case 7. Each of thePeltier elements 2 may be equipped with at least one first heat surface and at least one second heat surface. One surface constitutes a heat-absorbing portion while the other of the surfaces constitutes a heat-radiating portion. Thefirst substrates 3 are in contact with the first heat surface(s). Thesecond substrate 4 is in contact with the second heat surface(s). Themetal case 6 covers thefirst substrates 3 and forms thefirst flow path 6 a 3 between itself and thefirst substrates 3. Thefirst flow path 6 a 3 is connected in a loop-like fashion to the outdoorheat exchange unit 12 by theoutdoor piping resin case 7 covers thesecond substrate 4 and forms thesecond flow path 7 a 3 between itself and thesecond substrate 4. Thesecond flow path 7 a 3 is connected in a loop-like fashion to the indoorheat exchange unit 13 by theindoor piping 19. - The
metal case 6 exhibits high thermal conductivity because themetal case 6 is formed of metal. Theresin case 7 exhibits low thermal conductivity because theresin case 7 is formed of resin. As such, the efficiency of the heat pump using thePeltier elements 2 is improved. During heating, an electric current is supplied to the heat-absorbingfirst substrate 3 sides and to the heat-radiatingsecond substrate 4 sides of thePeltier elements 2. The heat-absorbing portions of thePeltier elements 2 absorb heat from theoutdoor heat medium 27 in thefirst flow path 6 a 3 of themetal case 6 via thefirst substrates 3. Theoutdoor heat medium 27 absorbs heat from the air in theoutdoor space 1 b via themetal case 6. Thus, the heat of the air in theoutdoor space 1 b is utilized to improve the heat pump performance through use of thePeltier elements 2. Conversely, the heat-radiating portions of thePeltier elements 2 supply heat to theindoor heat medium 28 in thesecond flow path 7 a 3 of theresin case 7 via thesecond substrate 4. The heat supplied to theindoor heat medium 28 is not easily radiated into the air in theoutdoor space 1 b due to the low conductivity of theresin case 7. In comparison to the metal case, the resin case allows a smaller quantity of heat to be radiated. As a result, the quantity of heat supplied to the indoorheat exchange unit 13 is increased, thus achieving an improvement in terms of heating efficiency. - As shown in
FIGS. 1 and 6 , theheat pump system 1 has a heat generating body (converter 11) mounted to themetal case 6 so as to allow heat exchange. An electric current is supplied to thePeltier elements 2 such that thefirst substrate 3 sides of thePeltier elements 2 constitute heat-absorbing portions. Thus, the heat-absorbing portions of thePeltier elements 2 can absorb heat not only from the air in theoutdoor space 1 b but also from the heat generating body (converter 11) via themetal case 6. As a result, the exhaust heat of the heat generating body is utilized, thereby improving the heat pump performance due to thePeltier elements 2. Consequently, the heat generating body (converter 11) can be cooled by thePeltier elements 2 via themetal case 6. - While the invention has been described with reference to specific configurations, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that many alternatives, modifications and variations may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. Accordingly, the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications and variations that may fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. For example, the present invention should not be limited to the representative configurations.
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heat pump system 1 may be used for either the heating or air conditioning of avehicle room 1 c. In other embodiments, the functionalities of certain members may be changed. For example, thefirst substrate side 3 could be used, instead, as the heat-radiating portion, due to a direction of an electric current supplied to thePeltier elements 2. Similarly, thesecond substrate side 4 could be used, instead, as the heat-absorbing portion. - The
Peltier elements 2 radiate heat to theoutdoor heat medium 27 in thefirst flow path 6 a 3 of themetal case 6 via the heat-radiatingfirst substrates 3. Theoutdoor heat medium 27 radiates heat to the air in theoutdoor space 1 b via themetal case 6. Thus, the heat is radiated to the air in theoutdoor space 1 b, whereby the heat pump performance of thePeltier elements 2 is improved. In a similar fashion, the heat-absorbing portions of thePeltier elements 2 absorb heat from theindoor heat medium 28 in thesecond flow path 7 a 3 of theresin case 7 via thesecond substrate 4, thereby cooling theindoor heat medium 28. The cold supplied to theindoor heat medium 28 is not easily radiated to the air in theoutdoor space 1 b due to the low thermal conductivity of theresin case 7. As compared with the metal case, the resin case allows a smaller quantity of cold air to be radiated. As a result, the quantity of cold air supplied to the indoor heat exchange unit increases, thereby resulting in improved air-conditioning. - The
heat pump system 1 may be used for the air conditioning and/or heating of avehicle room 1 c, an interior of a loading chamber (chamber) of a vehicle, or the interior of any such room. - The heat medium supplied to the
metal case 6 and theresin case 7 may be any composition capable of thermal transmission. Preferred compositions include liquids and gases. - The
heat pump system 1 may or may not have theengine 14 shown inFIG. 1 . - The
heat pump system 1 may use various other devices as a heat generating body. For example, an electric apparatus such as an inverter, a motor, a battery, or a heat engine such as an internal combustion engine may be used for the heat generating body. - The
heat pump system 1 may be provided in a plug-in hybrid vehicle, an electric vehicle, or any engine vehicle.
Claims (2)
1. A heat pump system comprising:
a Peltier unit installed in an outdoor space;
an outdoor heat exchange unit installed in the outdoor space and connected to the Peltier unit via an outdoor piping in a loop-like fashion to effect heat exchange with air in the outdoor space; and
an indoor heat exchange unit provided in an indoor space and connected to the Peltier unit in a loop-like fashion by an indoor piping to effect heat exchange with air in the indoor space,
wherein the Peltier unit comprises:
a Peltier element equipped with a first heat surface and a second heat surface, one of the surfaces constituting a heat-absorbing portion, one of the surfaces constituting a heat-radiating portion,
a first substrate being in contact with the first heat surface,
a second substrate being in contact with the second heat surface,
a metal case covering the first substrate and forming a first flow path between the metal case and the first substrate, the first flow path connected in a loop-like fashion to the outdoor heat exchange unit by the outdoor piping, and
a resin case covering the second substrate and forming a second flow path between the resin case and the second substrate, the second flow path connected in a loop-like fashion to the indoor heat exchange unit by the indoor piping.
2. A heat pump system as in claim 1 , further comprising a heat generating body mounted to the metal case so as to allow heat exchange,
wherein an electric current is supplied to the Peltier element such that the first heat surface of the Peltier element constitutes the heat-absorbing portion.
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