359 results about "Thermal conditioning" patented technology

Disclosed is a system for thermally conditioning and pumping a fluid. The system includes a thermoelectric heat exchanger having a thermoelectric device configured to pump heat. Heat exchangers are provided for transferring heat to and from the thermoelectric device and for generating a fluid flow across the thermoelectric device. The conditioned fluid may be placed in thermal communication with a variety of objects, such as a vehicle seat, or anywhere localized heating and cooling are desired. Thermal isolation may also be provided in the direction of flow to enhance efficiency.

An electronics equipment heat exchanger system for thermally managing the electronic devices of a computer server and the exhaust air emitted from the computer server. The electronics equipment heat exchanger system generally includes a heat exchanger attached near an air outlet of a support unit for a support rack, a thermal management unit fluidly connected to the heat exchanger, and a thermal conditioning unit fluidly connected to the thermal management unit and the heat exchanger. The thermal management unit directly thermally manages one or more electronic devices of the server mainboard while the heat exchanger thermally manages the exhaust air before the exhaust air exits through the outlet of the support unit of the computer server.

In some embodiments, a cooling system for an inductive charger includes a thermal conditioning assembly in fluid communication with an inductive charging assembly. The inductive charging assembly can include a dock and an inductive charging module. The dock can be configured to receive a portable electronic device, such as a cell phone, that is configured to accept inductive charging from the inductive charging module. The thermal conditioning assembly can include a fluid transfer device and a thermal conditioning module, such as a thermoelectric device. In various embodiments, heat (e.g., heat produced during inductive charging) can be transferred from the inductive charging assembly to the thermal conditioning module and / or to a fluid flow produced by the fluid transfer device, thereby cooling the inductive charging assembly and / or the portable electronic device.

Embodiments related to moisture abatement during a heating operation of a climate control system are disclosed. In some embodiments, the climate control system includes a thermoelectric device (TED) or other thermal condition device having a hot side and a cold side. In certain embodiments, the thermal conditioning device is operated (e.g., by a processor or a condensate switch) to inhibit or prevent the occurrence of condensation, and / or to abate condensation that has already occurred, on the cold side of the thermal conditioning device during the heating operation.

A system and method is provided for thermally conditioning a sleep environment and managing skin temperature of a user. The thermal system and method include a heat exchanger and controller configured to conductively cool and heat a user during sleep and at other times. The thermal system provides for management of skin temperature of a user, such that sleep comfort and / or quality may be improved, and the thermal system may take advantage of reduced sensitivity of a sleeper during deep sleep for more aggressive thermal manipulation of skin temperature via the conductive cooling. In addition, the thermal system may be further configured to condition the sleep environment when the user is not present based on pre-sleep or maintenance considerations.

An electrical battery includes a plurality of electrical energy generating elements formed by at least one electrochemical cell that is packaged in a flexible sealed envelope, and a system for the mechanical and thermal conditioning of the elements. The conditioning system forms a structural body made from thermally conductive material. The body has two longitudinal members and a plurality of cross-members connecting the longitudinal members so as to form between the cross-members housings in which respectively a generating element is disposed. The body includes a circulation path for a thermal conditioning fluid. The path has two channels, respectively upstream and downstream, that are formed respectively in a longitudinal member and passages formed in each of the cross-members. The passages are in fluid communication on each side with respectively the upstream channel and the downstream channel.

Thermally insulating septums are located internally within the cells of an acoustic honeycomb to regulate heat flow into the acoustic structure. The internally located insulating septums protect the honeycomb and acoustic septums located within the honeycomb cells from heat damage that might otherwise be caused by a heat source, such as the hot section of a jet engine. The internal thermal regulators are useful in combination with heat blankets or other thermal insulating structures to provide a reduction in size and / or weight of the insulating structure while still providing the same overall degree of thermal insulation for the acoustic honeycomb.

Apparatus and methods for thermal conditioning equipment. In a preferred embodiment, an equipment enclosure comprises a body, a wall, a fluid port, and a fixture. The body defines an outer plenum and an inner chamber in the latter of which the fixture retains the equipment. The wall, which is between the outer plenum and the inner chamber, isolates the thermally conditioned first fluid from a second fluid in the inner chamber. Since the wall is thermally conductive it allows heat to be transferred between the outer plenum and the inner chamber. The fluid port is in communication with the outer plenum to allow the thermally conditioned first fluid to flow into the outer plenum. Baffle plates are also provided to distribute flow of the second fluid to the equipment.

A coolant recovery system for reducing coolant loss within thermal management systems. The coolant recovery system includes a thermal management unit having a spray chamber and a coolant recovery chamber, a first cooling coil within the coolant recovery chamber, and a chilled water supply fluidly connected to the first cooling coil. The coolant is sprayed upon the electronic device within the spray chamber and then is collected into the coolant recovery chamber for thermal conditioning. A removable chamber may be removably positioned within the spray chamber. In an alternative embodiment, a central unit may be connected to a plurality of thermal management units.

A method for the production of carbon-coated particles comprising providing a carbonaceous material, milling said carbonaceous material, and thermal-conditioning said carbonaceous material. A carbon particle having the following characteristics: an average particle size of less than about 30 μm, an aspect ratio of less than about 4, a carbonaceous coating level of from about 1% to about 50% by weight, and a graphitic structure.

Disclosed is a system for thermally conditioning and pumping a fluid. The system includes a thermoelectric heat exchanger having a thermoelectric device configured to pump heat. Heat exchangers are provided for transferring heat to and from the thermoelectric device and for generating a fluid flow across the thermoelectric device. The conditioned fluid may be placed in thermal communication with a variety of objects, such as a vehicle seat, or anywhere localized heating and cooling are desired. Thermal isolation may also be provided in the direction of flow to enhance efficiency.

A fiber application machine for the production of parts made of composite materials comprising a compacting roller for applying on an application surface a band formed of at least a resin pre-impregnated flat fiber, and a heating system able to emit a heat radiation towards the band. The compacting roller comprises a rigid central tube provided with radial holes, and a cylinder made of an elastically deformable, flexible material, assembled on the central tube, and having a fluid communication assembly that brings the radial holes into fluid communication with the external surface of the cylinder. The machine includes a thermal regulation system that injects a thermal regulation fluid in the central tube internal passage.

A method for preparing coatings of thin films onto solid particle has been achieved by in-situ simultaneous nucleation and deposition of dissolved material out of supercritical fluid, resultant film formation on the solid particles suspended in the supercritical fluid, and subsequent thermal conditioning of the coating in the particles. The coating method involves an enclosed system that provides: 1) for suspension of the solid particles to be coated; 2) for dissolution of the coating material in the supercritical fluid solvent; 3) for temperature or pressure swing operations causing film deposition / coating of the suspended solid particles and; 4) additional chemical addition and / or thermal cycles providing for any additional reactions required (such as polymerization).

According to some embodiments, a thermal conditioning system for selectively cooling skin of a subject comprises at least one thermal conditioning device comprising a first side and second side, the second side being generally opposite of the first side. In some embodiments, the system further comprises a heat sink positioned along the second side of the at least one thermal conditioning device, wherein the first side of the at least one thermal conditioning device is configured to be placed in contact with or in close proximity to a skin surface of the subject to selectively cool or heat the skin surface.

Three dimensional fabric matrices are provided for insertion into compartments of or attachment to wearable items and padded items, referred to as contact articles. The matrix includes a core that maintains an air space between inner and outer layers to facilitate heat transfer by convection and evaporation, when the enclosure is breathable. When the enclosure restricts air permeation, the air space provides insulation. Embodiments reconfigurable from insulating to breathable include adjustable impermeable sections that releasably cover permeable sections. The matrix also absorbs shocks and distributes stresses to provide padding and cushioning, including reduction of backface signature in ballistic applications. Wearable items containing one or more matrices offer enhanced thermal regulation and shock absorption.

Embodiments related to moisture abatement during a heating operation of a climate control system are disclosed. In some embodiments, the climate control system includes a thermoelectric device (TED) or other thermal condition device having a hot side and a cold side. In certain embodiments, the thermal conditioning device is operated (e.g., by a processor or a condensate switch) to inhibit or prevent the occurrence of condensation, and / or to abate condensation that has already occurred, on the cold side of the thermal conditioning device during the heating operation.

A gas monitoring apparatus and system that provides for reliable and accurate monitoring of gaseous hydrogen and other compounds in dielectric oil. The apparatus provides an environment for and is used in conjunction with metal oxide semiconductor sensors. Thermal conditioning zones for oil provide an environment in which variations in oil temperature and ambient temperature are eliminated to insure that analytical data are not affected by these environmental conditions.

Systems and methods for determining the target thermal conditioning value to control a rechargeable energy storage system. Target thermal conditioning values are determined using a required thermal power value and a heat generation value in order to appropriately condition the RESS for heating and cooling.

A stretch blow molding system that condition preforms such that the temperature distribution within the cross-section of each preform is optimized prior to blow molding operations is provided. The system has a temperature measurement and control system capable of directly monitoring both the outside as well as inside surface temperature of preforms at different stages of transport throughout the thermal conditioning section of the system.

Modular panels for radiant thermal conditioning systems have special purpose bus tracks for routing tubing. Specifically, these tracks enable the routing of tubing, and specifically tubing from multiple circuits, in-plane, in the floor, ceiling, or walls. Specifically, multiple laterally extending tracks are provided for handling multiple circuits. A modular panel enables the interconnection between tubing held in bus tracks and the arcuate return tracks that are used for the tubing direction changes that are needed for creating serpentine paths of the tubing loops.

A formulation is disclosed useful for semi-permanent, thermal conditioning and styling of the hair comprising a mercaptosilicone polymer derived from greater than 25 mole percent mercaptosilicone monomer. A method of straightening the hair is also disclosed which comprises the steps of applying the mercaptosilicone polymer formula to the hair and then styling the hair at an elevated temperature with a flat iron to achieve a lasting straight style that remains after more than one shampoo cycle.

An installation producing sterile bottles by blow molding starting from preforms (12), includes a sterilizing treatment unit (26), a thermal conditioning unit, a molding unit, where the sterilizing treatment unit (26) includes an atomizing device (36) provided with a nozzle (38) which sprays, onto each preform (12), in laminar-flow form, a stream (F) of vaporized sterilizing product at the interior of the preform (12) and along a mean axis of spraying (A2) of the nozzle (38), where this axis is generally parallel to the axis (A1) of the preform (12) during treatment and is radially off-center with regard to the axis (A1) of the preform (12).

A lithographic apparatus having an illumination system configured to provide a radiation beam; a support structure configured to support a patterning device, the patterning device being capable of imparting the radiation beam with a pattern in its cross-section, thus providing a patterned radiation beam; a substrate table configured to hold a substrate; a projection system arranged to project the patterned radiation beam onto a target portion of the substrate, and a projection system support configured to support the projection system on a reference frame. The lithographic apparatus further includes a thermal conditioning system configured to thermally condition the projection system support. The invention further relates to a thermal conditioning system constructed and arranged to thermally condition a projection system support. The invention further relates to a device manufacturing method and a method for manufacturing a device.

The invention provides a load prediction and room temperature feedback correction-based whole network balance adjusting method. Most conventional heat supply adjustment is adjustment of a heat sourceor a heating station, and the extensive adjustment mode often makes fluctuation of room temperature be larger and even wastes energy sources. The adjusting method provided by the invention increases adjustment research of whole network balance based on the heat source or the heating station. The target of whole network balance adjustment achieves supply and demand matching and pipe network stabilizing of primary and secondary networks by adjusting parameters of a heat supply system. In order to achieve the target, it is needed to determine an adjustment and control period and a time node to predict the period of heat supply parameters dynamically. Centered by a target value of room temperature of a user, feedback correction is carried out on the predicted water supply temperature by meansof room temperature, and finally, the load prediction and room temperature feedback correction-based whole network balance adjusting method is formed. Fluctuation of room temperature adjusted by the method is relatively gentle, and phenomena of overheating and undercooling are alleviated obviously, and the energy-saving effect is obvious.

A knitted fabric, such as present in a glove, provides cut resistance, wicking of moisture and thermo regulating properties. The fabric is made with at least one bundle of at least one yarn wherein the yarn comprises at least two strands: at least one of the strands in the bundle having a sheath / core construction with a sheath of cut resistant staple fibers and a metal fiber core; and at least one of the strands in the bundle having cut resistant aramid fibers and being free from metal fibers.