公开(公告)号：US09698707B2

公开(公告)日：2017-07-04

申请号：US14455110

申请日：2014-08-08

Applicant: STMicroelectronics (Crolles 2) SAS ,  Commissariat A L'Energie Atomique et aux Energies Alternatives

Inventor： Stephane Monfray ,  Arthur Arnaud ,  Thomas Skotnicki ,  Onoriu Puscasu ,  Sebastien Boisseau

IPC: H02K11/00 ,  H02N10/00 ,  F03G7/06 ,  H02N1/08 ,  H02N2/18

CPC classification number: H02N10/00 ,  F03G7/06 ,  H02N1/08 ,  H02N2/18 ,  Y10T29/4913

Abstract: A device for converting thermal power into electric power includes many conversion cells arranged inside and on top of a substrate. Each conversion cell includes a curved bimetal strip and first and second diodes coupled to the bimetal strip. The diodes are arranged in a semiconductor region of the substrate.

公开(公告)号：US20170169696A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-15

申请号：US15139500

申请日：2016-04-27

Applicant: STMicroelectronics (Crolles 2) SAS

Inventor： Stephane Monfray ,  Christophe Maitre ,  Thomas Skotnicki

IPC: G08B21/18 ,  G01K1/02 ,  H01L41/113

CPC classification number: G08B21/182 ,  G01D21/00 ,  G01K1/024 ,  G01K5/72 ,  G01P15/02 ,  H01L41/113 ,  H02N2/18

Abstract: A detector of an event includes an electrical energy generator formed by a flexible piezoelectric element with a weight fastened to the flexible piezoelectric element that is biased with the weight in a position with the piezoelectric element flexed. In response to detection of the event, a trigger releases the weight so as to cause a vibration of the piezoelectric element. This vibration is converted by the flexible piezoelectric element into electrical energy. An electronic system is power by the electrical energy and is operable to generate an electrical signal indicative of the detected event.

公开(公告)号：US09666670B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-30

申请号：US15169473

申请日：2016-05-31

Applicant: STMICROELECTRONICS, INC. ,  STMICROELECTRONICS (CROLLES 2) SAS

Inventor： Qing Liu ,  Thomas Skotnicki

IPC: H01L29/78 ,  H01L29/423 ,  H01L29/06 ,  H01L27/12 ,  H01L29/10 ,  H01L29/66 ,  H01L29/08 ,  H01L21/28

CPC classification number: H01L29/7838 ,  H01L21/28114 ,  H01L27/1203 ,  H01L29/0649 ,  H01L29/0653 ,  H01L29/0847 ,  H01L29/1033 ,  H01L29/42356 ,  H01L29/66477 ,  H01L29/66545 ,  H01L29/66575 ,  H01L29/66628 ,  H01L29/66651 ,  H01L29/7834

Abstract: An integrated circuit die includes a substrate having a first layer of semiconductor material, a layer of dielectric material on the first layer of semiconductor material, and a second layer of semiconductor material on the layer of dielectric material. An extended channel region of a transistor is positioned in the second layer of semiconductor material, interacting with a top surface, side surfaces, and potentially portions of a bottom surface of the second layer of semiconductor material. A gate dielectric is positioned on a top surface and on the exposed side surface of the second layer of semiconductor material. A gate electrode is positioned on the top surface and the exposed side surface of the second layer of semiconductor material.

公开(公告)号：US09444371B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-13

申请号：US14378267

申请日：2013-02-13

Applicant: Commissariat a l'energie atomique et aux ene alt ,  STMICROELECTRONICS (CROLLES 2) SAS

Inventor： Emmanuel Ollier ,  Stephane Monfray ,  Thomas Skotnicki ,  Ulrich Soupremanien

IPC: H02N2/18 ,  H01L41/047 ,  H01L41/08

CPC classification number: H02N2/185 ,  H01L41/047 ,  H01L41/08 ,  H02N2/18

Abstract: A device for converting heat energy into electrical energy including cells, the cells including: a first cavity with one wall for contacting a heat source; a second cavity with one wall for contacting a cold source; a primary channel between the first cavity and the second cavity transporting a fluid as liquid drops, the primary channel providing transport of liquid fluid drops from the second cavity to the first cavity; at least one secondary channel between the first cavity and the second cavity transporting the fluid as a gas; a piezoelectric material provided in one of the cavities; and a fluid as a liquid and gas contained within the cell.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将热能转换成包括电池的电能的装置，所述电池包括：具有用于接触热源的一个壁的第一腔; 具有用于接触冷源的一个壁的第二腔; 所述第一腔和所述第二腔之间的主要通道以液体的形式输送流体，所述主要通道提供液体流体液体从所述第二腔向所述第一腔的输送; 所述第一腔和所述第二腔之间的至少一个次通道作为气体输送所述流体; 设置在其中一个空腔中的压电材料; 以及作为包含在电池内的液体和气体的流体。

公开(公告)号：US20150001990A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-01

申请号：US14378267

申请日：2013-02-13

Applicant: Commissariat a l'energie atomique et aux ene alt ,  STMICROELECTRONICS (CROLLES 2) SAS

Inventor： Emmanuel Ollier ,  Stephane Monfray ,  Thomas Skotnicki ,  Ulrich Soupremanien

IPC: H02N2/18 ,  H01L41/08 ,  H01L41/047

CPC classification number: H02N2/185 ,  H01L41/047 ,  H01L41/08 ,  H02N2/18

Abstract: A device for converting heat energy into electrical energy including cells, the cells including: a first cavity with one wall for contacting a heat source; a second cavity with one wall for contacting a cold source; a primary channel between the first cavity and the second cavity transporting a fluid as liquid drops, the primary channel providing transport of liquid fluid drops from the second cavity to the first cavity; at least one secondary channel between the first cavity and the second cavity transporting the fluid as a gas; a piezoelectric material provided in one of the cavities; and a fluid as a liquid and gas contained within the cell.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将热能转换成包括电池的电能的装置，所述电池包括：具有用于接触热源的一个壁的第一腔; 具有用于接触冷源的一个壁的第二腔; 所述第一腔和所述第二腔之间的主要通道以液体的形式输送流体，所述主要通道提供液体流体液体从所述第二腔向所述第一腔的输送; 所述第一腔和所述第二腔之间的至少一个次通道作为气体输送所述流体; 设置在其中一个空腔中的压电材料; 以及作为包含在电池内的液体和气体的流体。

公开(公告)号：US20130280549A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-24

申请号：US13852676

申请日：2013-03-28

Applicant: STMicroelectronics (Crolles 2) SAS

Inventor： Stéphane MONFRAY ,  Thomas Skotnicki ,  Onoriu Puscasu ,  Christophe Maitre

IPC: H01L41/113 ,  B05D3/02 ,  B05D3/10 ,  H01L41/27

CPC classification number: H01L41/1138 ,  B05D3/0254 ,  B05D3/107 ,  H01L41/27 ,  H01L41/33 ,  H02N2/18 ,  Y10T29/42 ,  Y10T428/1241 ,  Y10T428/24669

Abstract: A method of forming at least one curved plate having first and second layers, the first layer being formed of a first material and the second layer being formed of a second material, the method including forming one or more blocks of a fusible material on a surface of a substrate; baking the one or more blocks to deform their shape; and depositing the first and second materials over the one or more deformed blocks to form the first and second layers.

Abstract translation: 一种形成具有第一和第二层的至少一个弯曲板的方法，所述第一层由第一材料形成，所述第二层由第二材料形成，所述方法包括在表面上形成可熔材料的一个或多个块 的基材; 烘烤一个或多个块以使其形状变形; 以及将所述第一和第二材料沉积在所述一个或多个变形块上以形成所述第一和第二层。

公开(公告)号：US10020758B2

公开(公告)日：2018-07-10

申请号：US15042293

申请日：2016-02-12

Applicant: STMicroelectronics (Crolles 2) SAS ,  SOCPRA Sciences et Génie S.E.C.

Inventor： Gholamreza Mirshekari ,  Etienne Leveille ,  Luc Guy Frechette ,  Stephane Monfray ,  Thomas Skotnicki

IPC: H02N2/18 ,  H01L41/113 ,  F03G7/06 ,  H02N2/00 ,  F03G7/00

CPC classification number: H02N2/18

Abstract: A first closed enclosure defines a cavity having an inner dimension smaller than 5 mm. At least one second resiliently deformable closed enclosure is connected in fluid communication with the first enclosure. A fluid at more than 90% in the liquid state fills the first and second enclosures. A first portion of the first enclosure is in contact with a hot source of a temperature higher than the evaporation temperature of the fluid. A second portion of the first enclosure located between the first portion and the resiliently deformable closed enclosure is in contact with a cold source at a temperature lower than the condensation temperature of the fluid. An electromechanical transducer is coupled to a deformable membrane of the resiliently deformable closed enclosure.

公开(公告)号：US09972190B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-15

申请号：US15139500

申请日：2016-04-27

Applicant: STMicroelectronics (Crolles 2) SAS

Inventor： Stephane Monfray ,  Christophe Maitre ,  Thomas Skotnicki

IPC: G08B13/18 ,  G08B21/18 ,  G01K1/02 ,  H01L41/113 ,  G01D21/00 ,  H02N2/18 ,  G01P15/02 ,  G01K5/72

CPC classification number: G08B21/182 ,  G01D21/00 ,  G01K1/024 ,  G01K5/72 ,  G01P15/02 ,  H01L41/113 ,  H02N2/18

Abstract: A detector of an event includes an electrical energy generator formed by a flexible piezoelectric element with a weight fastened to the flexible piezoelectric element that is biased with the weight in a position with the piezoelectric element flexed. In response to detection of the event, a trigger releases the weight so as to cause a vibration of the piezoelectric element. This vibration is converted by the flexible piezoelectric element into electrical energy. An electronic system is power by the electrical energy and is operable to generate an electrical signal indicative of the detected event.

公开(公告)号：US09966879B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-08

申请号：US15653835

申请日：2017-07-19

Applicant: Commissariat a l'Energie Atomique et aux Energies Alternatives ,  STMicroelectronics (Crolles 2) SAS

Inventor： Stephane Monfray ,  Guillaume Savelli ,  Thomas Skotnicki ,  Philippe Coronel ,  Frederic Gaillard

IPC: H02N10/00 ,  H02N2/18

CPC classification number: H02N2/18 ,  Y10T29/42

Abstract: A system includes a hot source, a cold source, and a device thermally coupled between the hot source and the cold source. The device includes a thermal-mechanical transducer and a mechanical-electrical transducer. The thermal-mechanical transducer includes a band of bimetallic strips linked mechanically together by their longitudinal ends. The band partially suspended over a portion of a substrate. Each bimetallic strip has a first stable state having a first curvature and a second stable state having a second curvature opposite the first curvature, and adjacent bimetallic strips have opposite curvature.

公开(公告)号：US20170117823A1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-27

申请号：US15139151

申请日：2016-04-26

Applicant: STMicroelectronics (Crolles 2) SAS

Inventor： Arthur Arnaud ,  Jihane Boughaleb ,  Stephane Monfray ,  Thomas Skotnicki

IPC: H02N2/18 ,  F03G7/06 ,  H01L41/113

CPC classification number: H02N2/18 ,  F03G7/06 ,  H01L41/1134 ,  H02N3/00

Abstract: A system for converting thermal energy into electrical power includes a temperature-sensitive element held in a frame by its two ends between a heat source and a cold source producing a thermal gradient. A piezoelectric element is positioned between the frame and at least one end of the temperature-sensitive element. The temperature-sensitive element is configured to deform cyclically between two states under the action of the thermal gradient. With each cyclic deformation, a stress is applied to the piezoelectric element via the one end.