Patent ID: 7365264
Filing Date: 2008-04-29
Classification: H01L

Abstract:
1. A single-stage thermoelectric converting device comprising: a P type thermoelectric element; an N type thermoelectric element wherein the P type and N type thermoelectric elements are arranged in a single stage configuration; an electrode circuit contacting an end of the P type thermoelectric element and an end of the N type thermoelectric element for establishing an in-series connection there between; an insulation substrate positioned adjacent to the ends of the P type and N type thermoelectric elements, wherein the insulation substrate includes a plurality of penetration bores; an electric circuit formed on a side of the insulation substrate, wherein the electric circuit, the insulation substrate, and the electrode circuit being formed into a layered structure wherein the electrode circuit and the electric circuit are provided at opposite sides of the insulation substrate respectively; and a conduction member passing through the penetration bores of the insulation substrate and electrically conducting the electrode circuit and the electric circuit.