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Cup Holder - Storage

Thermal Convenience Products

Cooled and heated cup holders and thermal storage devices are a natural extension of Amerigon's capabilities. Combining our system integration know-how and thermoelectric experience, Amerigon has developed top-performing thermal convenience products. Thermoelectrics offer a maintenance-free, small, quiet and reliable solution for both cup holder and thermal storage applications.

Cooled and Heated Cup Holder

Features:

  • Single or dual designs available
  • Small, efficient package ensures easy integration into tight interior spaces.
  • Cooling: Minimum of 36°F (20°C) below ambient temperature
  • Heating: Controlled to 140°F (60°C) or less

Drink Simulation

Below shows the difference a cooled cup holder makes as a 20 ounce (0.47 L) bottle of water is consumed. Cold drinks stay cool and hot beverages stay warm with Amerigon's cooled and heated cup holder.

Dual Cup Holder Console

Americans enjoy cold beverages: Coca-Cola is most enjoyed at 38°F (3°C), Pepsi at 42°F (6°C), and water at 55°F (13°C).1 The ability to keep these beverages cold, as well as to keep coffee and tea warm is a strong desire of drivers and passengers alike.

1From "Temperature Does Make a Difference in How Your Favorite Beverage Tastes," The Associated Press, 7/23/08.


Drink Simulation: Cooling vs. Ambient

Thermal Storage

Features:

  • Both conduction and convection models available
  • First, second, third row and rear-quarter applications
  • Can heat in addition to cooling, with minimal incremental cost

Water Bottle Cooling Performance

In the chart below, you can see the advantage of using Amerigon's thermoelectric cooler box in maintaining beverage temperature. Amerigon has done extensive benchmarking of available cooling products and its products continually meet or excess current standards.

Thermal Storage

Thermal Bin Performance Chart