Magnetic thermal module and magnetic thermal device

Abstract

A magnetic thermal module, subjected to a magnetic field, includes at least one magnetic thermal material and a container. The magnetic thermal material is used for generating calories or frigories in response to a variable and controllable magnetic field. The container is used for containing the magnetic thermal material. Furthermore, a magnetic thermal device is disclosed herein.

1 . A magnetic thermal module subjected to a magnetic field, comprising:
 at least one magnetic thermal material generating calories or frigories in response to a variable and controllable magnetic field; and   a container for containing the magnetic thermal material.   
     
     
         2 . The magnetic thermal module of  claim 1 , wherein the magnetic thermal material in the container is replaceable. 
     
     
         3 . The magnetic thermal module of  claim 1 , wherein the magnetic thermal material has a magnetic transition temperature. 
     
     
         4 . The magnetic thermal module of  claim 1 , wherein the magnetic thermal material is applied to a cold heat exchanger and/or a hot heat exchanger. 
     
     
         5 . A magnetic thermal device, comprising:
 a housing;   at least one magnetic element, for generating a variable magnetic field; and   at least one magnetic thermal module replaceably inserted into the housing, the magnetic thermal module comprising:
 at least one magnetic thermal material generating calories or frigories in response to the variable magnetic field; and 
 a container for containing the magnetic thermal material. 
   
     
     
         6 . The magnetic thermal device of  claim 5 , wherein the magnetic element is disposed in the housing. 
     
     
         7 . The magnetic thermal device of  claim 5 , further comprising:
 assisting means for assisting movement of the magnetic thermal module into or out of the housing.   
     
     
         8 . The magnetic thermal device of  claim 5 , wherein the magnetic thermal material is replaceable. 
     
     
         9 . The magnetic thermal device of  claim 5 , further comprising:
 a plurality of magnetic thermal modules, wherein the magnetic thermal modules are connected in serial, in parallel or as a serial/parallel combination in the housing with the same or different magnetic thermal material.   
     
     
         10 . The magnetic thermal device of  claim 5 , wherein the magnetic thermal material has a magnetic transition temperature. 
     
     
         11 . The magnetic thermal device of  claim 5 , wherein the variable magnetic field is controllable. 
     
     
         12 . The magnetic thermal device of  claim 11 , wherein the magnetic element comprises at least one of permanent magnet, electromagnet and superconducting magnet. 
     
     
         13 . The magnetic thermal device of  claim 12 , wherein a relative movement is achieved between the magnetic element and the magnetic thermal module. 
     
     
         14 . The magnetic thermal device of  claim 13 , wherein the relative movement is achieved by turning on and off the electromagnet or the superconducting magnet. 
     
     
         15 . A magnetic thermal device, comprising:
 a housing;   at least one magnetic element, for generating a variable magnetic field;   carrying means replaceably inserted into the housing, for carrying at least one magnetic thermal material dissipating or accumulating heat in response to the variable magnetic field; and   assisting means for assisting movement of the carrying means into or out of the housing.   
     
     
         16 . The magnetic thermal device of  claim 15 , wherein the magnetic element is disposed in the housing. 
     
     
         17 . The magnetic thermal device of  claim 15 , wherein the magnetic thermal material is replaceable. 
     
     
         18 . The magnetic thermal device of  claim 17 , wherein the assisting means comprises sliding rails, grooves, tenons, locator, or the combination thereof. 
     
     
         19 . The magnetic thermal device of  claim 15 , wherein the carrying means comprises a plurality of through-holes for passing a heat transferring fluid, for a cold heat exchanger and/or a hot heat exchanger. 
     
     
         20 . The magnetic thermal device of  claim 15 , further comprising:
 a controlling unit coupled to the magnetic element, for controlling the magnetic element.