Patent ID: 6490869
Filing Date: 2002-12-10
Classification: F25B

Abstract:
A manifold having a thermoelectric module built therein, which is characterized by comprising a thermoelectric module having exothermic and endothermic surfaces, which are heated and cooled, respectively, when an electric current is supplied thereto; a manifold body accommodating therein the thermoelectric module, said manifold having a cavity defined therein for entry of a fluid medium in cooperation with at least one of the exothermic and endothermic surfaces and having a hollow defined therein so as to extend from an outside to the cavity; a stirring member disposed within the manifold body and having a stirring portion integrated together with a rotor for stirring the fluid medium within the cavity; and a stator mounted externally on the manifold body; said rotor and said stator cooperating with each other to form a motor, said stirring member when electric power is supplied to the stator rotating within cavity to allow the fluid medium to flow past an interior of the rotor towards the cavity.