Thermoelectric remote power source
In one embodiment, a system includes a strap configured to be coupled to a container. The strap includes a plurality of plates arranged to allow the strap to flex. The system also includes a thermoelectric device coupled to the strap. The strap is configured to transfer heat between the thermoelectric device and the container. The system includes a thermal interface situated between the thermoelectric device and the strap.
1. A system comprising:
a strap configured to be coupled to a container, the strap comprising a plurality of plates arranged to allow the strap to flex;
a thermoelectric device coupled to the strap, the strap configured to transfer heat between the thermoelectric device and the container; and
a thermal interface situated between the thermoelectric device and the strap.
2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a material configured to substantially seal the thermoelectric device within the strap.
3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the strap is anodized.
4. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a cover arranged over the strap.
5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the strap is configured to be held in compression against the container.
6. The system of claim 1 , further comprising non-setting material placed between the container and the strap.
7. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a heat sink coupled to the thermoelectric device, the heat sink substantially thermally matched to the thermoelectric device.
8. The system of claim 7 , wherein the heat sink comprises a compartment.
9. The system of claim 1 , wherein the strap comprises a hinged joint.
10. The system of claim 1 , wherein the strap comprises notches.
11. A method comprising:
attaching a strap to a container, the strap comprising a plurality of plates arranged to allow the strap to flex;
attaching a thermoelectric device to the strap, the strap configured to transfer heat between the thermoelectric device and the container; and
placing a thermal interface between the thermoelectric device and the strap.
12. The method of claim 11 , further comprising substantially sealing the thermoelectric device within the strap.
13. The method of claim 11 , wherein the strap is anodized.
14. The method of claim 11 , further comprising arranging a cover over the strap.
15. The method of claim 11 , configuring the strap to be held in compression against the container.
16. The method of claim 11 , further comprising placing non-setting material between the container and the strap.
17. The method of claim 11 , further comprising coupling heat sink to the thermoelectric device, the heat sink substantially thermally matched to the thermoelectric device.
18. The method of claim 17 , wherein the heat sink comprises a compartment.
19. The method of claim 11 , wherein the strap comprises a hinged joint.
20. The method of claim 11 , wherein the strap comprises notches.