Compact thermoelectric refrigerator and module

A thermoelectric refrigerator comprising:

• a box having a module opening and at least one module receiving member;
• and
• a module, the module including
• (1) a thermoelectric assembly having
• a thermoelectric device with a first heat sink disposed on one side of the device and a second heat sink disposed on the other side of the device,
• an electrical motor attached to one of the heat sinks with a rotating shaft extending longitudinally through the electrical motor and both heat sinks, and
• a propeller attached to each end of the rotating shaft adjacent to the first heat sink and the second heat sink respectively;
• (2) a platform operable to removably engage the module receiving member, the platform having a first fastener and a first opening, the first fastener operable to fasten the thermoelectric assembly to the platform, the first opening disposed adjacent to one of the propellers;
• and
• (3) a panel attached to the platform.

A method of making a module for controlling the temperature within an enclosed structure comprising:

• forming a thermoelectric assembly having a thermoelectric device with a first heat sink disposed on one side of the device and a second heat sink disposed on the other side of the device, an electrical motor attached to one of the heat sinks with a rotating shaft extending longitudinally through the electrical motor and both heat sinks, a propeller attached to each end of the rotating shaft adjacent to the first heat sink and the second heat sink respectively;
• fastening the thermoelectric assembly to a platform having a first opening therein, the first opening adjacent to one of the propellers of the fastened thermoelectric assembly;
• attaching a panel to the platform;
• and
• attaching the panel and the platform to the structure through a second opening in the structure, the second opening for receiving the thermoelectric assembly.