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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 10, 2024
Filed:
Feb. 22, 2022
Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba, Tokyo, JP;
Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation, Kawasaki, JP;
Shigeya Kimura, Yokohama, JP;
Masaya Yamamitsu, Kamakura, JP;
Hisao Miyazaki, Yokohama, JP;
Hisashi Yoshida, Kawasaki, JP;
Hiroshi Tomita, Yokohama, JP;
Souichi Ueno, Ota, JP;
Takeshi Hoshi, Yokohama, JP;
Tomoya Takeda, Yokohama, JP;
KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA, Tokyo, JP;
TOSHIBA ENERGY SYSTEMS & SOLUTIONS CORPORATION, Kawasaki, JP;
Abstract
According to one embodiment, a thermionic power generation element includes a cathode, an anode, and an insulating member. The cathode includes an electrically-conductive material. The anode includes an electrically-conductive material. The insulating member is located between the cathode and the anode. The cathode and the anode have a gap between the cathode and the anode. A first through-hole is provided in the anode. The first through-hole extends through the anode in a first direction and communicates with the gap. The first direction is from the cathode toward the anode.