THERMOELECTRIC CONTAINER FOR DRINKS Russian patent published in 1999 - IPC

FIELD: cooling appliances for drinks. SUBSTANCE: container casing accommodates cup-shaped insert with flat bottom carrying thermoelectric module and heat sink. Longitudinal ribs are provided on inner side surface of cup. Bottom has depressions. Temperature-sensitive element are placed in heat sink and in bottom. Casing carries module polarity reversal switch. Electric pump is mounted on water hose running to heat sink and connected to cable supplying it with power. Drink is poured into cup for cooling it or producing ice lumps. EFFECT: reduced cooling time, improved refrigerating capacity and enlarged functional capabilities of container. 3 cl, 10 dwg