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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 18, 2017
Filed:
Jun. 11, 2013
O-flexx Technologies Gmbh, Duisburg, DE;
Nikolay Iosad, Taunusstein, DE;
O-FLEXX TECHNOLOGIES GMBH, Duisburg, DE;
Abstract
A thermoelectric element includes a first thermoelectric layer and a second thermoelectric layer, wherein a p-n junction is formed when the layers are formed. To specify a generic thermoelectric element that is suitable for a series connection in a thermoelectric generator without cabling, according to the invention—a substrate comprises a first and second contact surface on a cold side and a third contact surface on a hot side of the substrate. A temperature gradient can be applied between the contact surfaces on the cold and hot side. The first thermoelectric layer of the thermoelectric element is arranged on the substrate and connects a second contact surface to a third contact surface. The second thermoelectric layer of the thermoelectric element is arranged on the first thermoelectric layer, the p-n junction thereby being formed, and is connected to the first contact surface. The invention further relates to a method for producing such a thermoelectric element.