Patent ID: 8567386
Filing Date: 2013-10-29
Classification: F24C

Abstract:
1. A self-powered air circulating device for use in connection with a radiant heat oven to create an air flow within the oven space of the radiant heat oven to circulate heated air within the oven space, the device comprising: a container having a quantity of fluid therein; a thermoelectric device; a first heat exchange structure connected to said thermoelectric device and configured to conduct heat between said thermoelectric device and said quantity of fluid; a second heat exchange structure connected to said thermoelectric device and configured to conduct heat between said thermoelectric device and the heated air within the oven space; an electric fan operably connected to said thermoelectric device to receive electrical power therefrom; and wherein said conduction of heat between said heated air within the oven space and said thermoelectric device and said conduction of heat between said quantity of fluid and said thermoelectric device creates a temperature differential in said thermoelectric device causing said thermoelectric device to generate electrical energy to power said electric fan, thereby resulting in the circulation of the heated air within the oven space.