Thermally-conditioned beverage holders and bins

Abstract

According to some embodiments, thermally-conditioned device comprises a receptacle configured to receive an item, the receptacle comprising a wall, the wall comprising an exterior surface, wherein the receptacle comprises at least one thermally conductive material. The thermally-conditioned device further comprises a thermoelectric device secured to the exterior surface of the wall of the receptacle, and a liquid-loop heat exchange system comprising a cold plate adjacent the thermoelectric device, wherein the thermoelectric device is positioned between the wall of the receptacle and the cold plate, wherein the thermoelectric device is thermally conductive with both the receptacle and the cold plate.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A thermally-conditioned cup holder device comprising:
 a cup holder member for receiving a beverage container,   at least one thermoelectric device having a main side in thermal communication with the cup holder and a waste side;   a liquid loop heat exchange system in thermal communication with the waste side of the at least one thermoelectric device, the liquid loop heat exchange system being configured, when in use, to remove heat away from the waste side.   
     
     
         2 . The cup holder device of  claim 1 , wherein the cup holder member comprises a thermally conductive plastic.