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Systems and methods for a power-generating thermogalvanic brick
US11346103B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-11346103-B2 |
| Application number | US-201917286311-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Oct 18, 2019 |
| Priority date | Oct 18, 2018 |
| Publication date | May 31, 2022 |
| Grant date | May 31, 2022 |
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Various embodiments of systems and methods for a thermogalvanic brick are disclosed.
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What is claimed is: 1. A thermogalvanic brick comprising: an outer casing defining an interior surface and exterior surface forming an enclosure; an all-plastic three-dimensional interior structure disposed within the outer casing and immersed in an electrolyte, wherein the three dimensional interior structure defines a lattice configuration and wherein the three dimensional interior structure is load-bearing; and a first electrode and a second electrode disposed on opposite sides of the three-dimensional interior structure; wherein a potential difference is induced between the first electrode and the second electrode when a temperature difference is present between the first electrode and the second electrode. 2. The thermogalvanic brick of claim 1 , further comprising: a USB port in communication with the outer casing, wherein the USB port is in operative communication with the three-dimensional interior structure for providing an output of power generated by the three-dimensional interior structure. 3. The thermogalvanic brick of claim 1 , wherein the lattice configuration comprises a triply periodic minimal surface configuration. 4. The thermogalvanic brick of claim 1 , wherein the three-dimensional interior structure is immersed in a gelled or liquid electrolyte. 5. The thermogalvanic brick of claim 1 , wherein the outer casing comprises a plastic material. 6. The thermogalvanic brick of claim 1 , wherein exterior solar heating of the thermogalvanic brick has a controlled solar absorptivity, orientation, and shading to maximize the temperature difference between the exterior and interior surfaces of the thermogalvanic brick. 7. The thermogalvanic brick of claim 1 , wherein the material of the three-dimensional interior structure is acrylonitrile butadiene styrene. 8. The thermogalvanic brick of claim 1 , wherein the three-dimensional interior structure and electrolyte are thermally-insulating.
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characterised by special adaptations, e.g. serving for locating conduits, for forming soffits, cornices, or shelves, for fixing wall-plates or door-frames, for claustra · CPC title
Temperature-sensitive devices · CPC title
characterised by the electrolyte, e.g. comprising an organic electrolyte · CPC title
Dye sensitized solar cells · CPC title
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- What does patent US11346103B2 cover?
- Various embodiments of systems and methods for a thermogalvanic brick are disclosed.
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- Univ Arizona State, King S College London, Univ Of New South Wales, and 1 more
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- Primary CPC classification E04C1/39. Mapped technology areas include Fixed Constructions.
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