EVAPORATIVE COOLING SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF CONTROLLING PRODUCT TEMPERATURES DURING DELIVERY

    公开(公告)号:US20170336125A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-11-23

    申请号:US15598699

    申请日:2017-05-18

    Abstract: In some embodiments, systems and methods are provided that limit the change in temperature and/or control a temperature of a product during delivery. Some embodiments provide systems to limit temperature changes, comprising: an evaporative product cooling system comprising: a product cavity that supports a product while the product is transported to a delivery location, wherein the product cooling system comprises an interior wall defining the product cavity, an exterior wall, an evaporative cavity between the interior and exterior walls, a coolant dispensing system, at least one evaporative opening, and a temperature sensor; and a temperature control circuit configured to receive temperature data from the temperature sensor while the product is in transit, determine that a temperature of the product is greater than a transport temperature threshold, and autonomously activate the coolant dispensing system to release evaporative coolant into the evaporative cavity while the product is transported.

    METHOD OF MANAGING THE OPERATION OF A REFRIGERATED TRUCK FOR TRANSPORTING HEAT-SENSITIVE PRODUCTS BY MODIFYING THE REFRIGERATION POWER
    74.
    发明申请
    METHOD OF MANAGING THE OPERATION OF A REFRIGERATED TRUCK FOR TRANSPORTING HEAT-SENSITIVE PRODUCTS BY MODIFYING THE REFRIGERATION POWER 审中-公开
    通过修改制冷功率来管理用于运输热敏产品的制冷运输车的操作方法

    公开(公告)号:US20160231042A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-08-11

    申请号:US15023247

    申请日:2014-08-28

    CPC classification number: F25D3/105 B60H1/00378 B60H1/3202 B60P3/20 F25D7/00

    Abstract: A method for managing the operation of a refrigerated truck for transporting heat-sensitive products, of the indirect-injection type, in which the parameter ΔT=Tair inlet−Tsetpoint(Tair inlet: temperature of the air coming into contact with the heat exchanger internal to the truck as a result of the action of the fan, Tsetpoint: temperature to be set in the chamber inside the truck) is determined in real time and in which if ΔT is greater than an upper setpoint value ΔTsetpoint H, a rapid-pressurization (RMP) circuit is activated to vaporize some cryogen and thus increase the pressure in the head of gas above the reserve of cryogen of the truck.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于管理传送热敏产品的冷藏车的操作方法,其中参数ΔT= Tair入口-Tsetpoint(Tair入口:与内部热交换器接触的空气的温度) 由于风扇的作用导致卡车,Tsetpoint:设置在货车内部的室内的温度)被实时确定,并且如果ΔT大于上限设定值ΔT设定点H,则快速加压 (RMP)电路被激活以蒸发一些冷冻剂,从而增加气体头部中高于卡车冷冻剂储存器的压力。

    UNITARY CONSTRUCTION MICRO CAMPER WITH INTEGRATED CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
    75.
    发明申请
    UNITARY CONSTRUCTION MICRO CAMPER WITH INTEGRATED CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM 审中-公开
    具有综合气候控制系统的单位建筑微型加气机

    公开(公告)号:US20160076271A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-17

    申请号:US14856291

    申请日:2015-09-16

    Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to a unitary cabin body having a utility compartment and a laterally adjacent personal compartment, the utility compartment forming a water reservoir in controlled, gravity-fed fluid communication with a climate control compartment, and a laterally directed outlet providing fluid communication from the climate control compartment to the personal compartment. In an illustrative example, the climate control compartment may be integrally formed to provide an evaporative cooling compartment and a plenum compartment. A float valve may regulate fluid communication from the water reservoir to the evaporative cooling compartment, for example. In various embodiments, a unitary roof body may engage the unitary cabin body in a stowed mode for transport, for example, and be raised above the unitary body in a deployed mode for occupancy.

    Abstract translation: 装置和相关方法涉及具有公用室和横向邻近的个人隔间的整体舱体,所述公用室在与受气候控制室的控制,重力馈送的流体连通中形成储水器,并且提供流体连通 从气候控制室到个人隔间。 在说明性示例中,气候控制室可以整体形成以提供蒸发冷却室和增压室。 例如,浮阀可以调节从储水器到蒸发冷却室的流体连通。 在各种实施例中,整体式屋顶主体可以例如以收起的方式接合整体式舱体,并以一种待占用的展开模式升起在整体上方。

    Keg apparatus for self cooling and self dispensing liquids
    76.
    发明授权
    Keg apparatus for self cooling and self dispensing liquids 有权
    用于自冷和自分配液体的Keg设备

    公开(公告)号:US08850846B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-10-07

    申请号:US13698986

    申请日:2011-05-18

    Abstract: A self-cooling and self dispensing beverage container in the form of a keg which includes a heat exchange unit having a plurality of segments of compressed carbon disposed therein. A valve is secured to a tube attached to the REU housing for carbon dioxide to adsorbed and then desorbed by the carbon for cooling the beverage. A dispense gas canister is disposed within the container to automatically release carbon dioxide to maintain a pressure head within the container sufficient to assure dispensing of the beverage.

    Abstract translation: 一种小桶形式的自冷和自分配饮料容器,其包括设置有多个压缩碳段的热交换单元。 阀被固定到附接到REU壳体上的管,用于二氧化碳吸附,然后由碳解吸以冷却饮料。 分配气体罐设置在容器内以自动释放二氧化碳,以将容器内的压头保持在足够的位置以确保饮料的分配。

    HEAT EXCHANGE UNIT FOR SELF-COOLING CONTAINERS
    77.
    发明申请
    HEAT EXCHANGE UNIT FOR SELF-COOLING CONTAINERS 有权
    自冷式集热器热交换装置

    公开(公告)号:US20130213080A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-08-22

    申请号:US13642461

    申请日:2011-04-15

    CPC classification number: F25D7/00 F25D2331/805

    Abstract: A heat exchange unit (HEU) for positioning internally of a container for housing a food or beverage, the HEU including a metal shell having an outer surface, and a metal top section having a skirt, which fits over the outer surface of the metal shell and is permanently secured to said metal shell by an adhesive material, compressed carbon particles are disposed within said metal shell and carbon dioxide gas is adsorbed by said carbon particles and upon activation of a valve secured to said top section desorbs to cool the food or beverage.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于在用于容纳食物或饮料的容器内部定位的热交换单元(HEU),所述HEU包括具有外表面的金属壳和具有裙部的金属顶部,所述金属顶部配合在所述金属壳的外表面上 并且通过粘合剂材料永久地固定到所述金属壳上,压缩碳颗粒设置在所述金属壳内,并且二氧化碳气体被所述碳颗粒吸附,并且在激活固定到所述顶部部分的阀解吸以冷却食物或饮料 。

    REFRIGERATION SYSTEM INCLUDING A FLEXIBLE SENSOR
    78.
    发明申请
    REFRIGERATION SYSTEM INCLUDING A FLEXIBLE SENSOR 审中-公开
    包括柔性传感器的制冷系统

    公开(公告)号:US20090056353A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-03-05

    申请号:US11847534

    申请日:2007-08-30

    Abstract: A refrigeration system including a compressor configured to compress a refrigerant, a condenser in fluid communication with the compressor and configured to remove heat from the refrigerant, and an expansion valve in fluid communication with the condenser and configured to decrease a pressure of the refrigerant. The refrigeration system also includes an evaporator in fluid communication with the expansion valve and configured to facilitate heat exchange between the refrigerant and another fluid, and a sensor configured to bend to measure a property of the refrigeration system. The sensor including a flexible substrate and a conductive material applied to the flexible substrate and having a resistance that changes in response to bending of the flexible substrate to generate a signal indicative of the property.

    Abstract translation: 一种制冷系统,包括:压缩机,其构造成压缩制冷剂;冷凝器,其与所述压缩机流体连通并构造成从所述制冷剂中除去热;以及膨胀阀,其与所述冷凝器流体连通并且构造成降低所述制冷剂的压力。 制冷系统还包括与膨胀阀流体连通并构造成促进制冷剂和另一种流体之间的热交换的蒸发器,以及构造成弯曲以测量制冷系统的性质的传感器。 传感器包括柔性基板和导电材料,该导电材料应用于柔性基板并且具有响应柔性基板的弯曲而变化的电阻,以产生指示该特性的信号。

    Beverage cooler
    79.
    发明申请
    Beverage cooler 审中-公开
    饮料冷却器

    公开(公告)号:US20080178623A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-07-31

    申请号:US12007173

    申请日:2008-01-08

    Abstract: A beverage cooler for use in a land vehicle. The beverage cooler includes a housing having an inlet for receiving air from a register in the land vehicle and having an outlet in fluid communication with the inlet for discharging air into the passenger compartment of the land vehicle carrying the register. A mounting bracket is connected to the housing for securing the housing to the register of a land vehicle. An insert is removably positioned within the housing. The insert includes a tubular sleeve for releasably holding a beverage container. The sleeve has a circular bottom wall and a cylindrical side wall that is affixed to, and extends upwardly from, the bottom wall. A peripheral collar extends outwardly from the top of the sleeve so as to engage the top of the housing. An absorbent pad is positioned the bottom of the tubular sleeve atop the bottom wall. A wicking strip contacts the absorbent pad and conveys, via capillary action, water away from the absorbent pad. The wicking strip is also secured within a slot in the side wall of the sleeve.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于陆地车辆的饮料冷却器。 饮料冷却器包括具有入口的壳体,该入口用于从陆地车辆中的一个寄存器接收空气,并且具有与入口流体连通的出口,用于将空气排放到承载寄存器的陆地车辆的乘客舱中。 安装支架连接到外壳,用于将外壳固定到陆地车辆的对位。 插入件可移除地定位在壳体内。 插入件包括用于可释放地保持饮料容器的管状套筒。 套筒具有圆形底壁和圆柱形侧壁,该侧壁固定到底壁并从底壁向上延伸。 外围套环从套筒的顶部向外延伸,以便接合外壳的顶部。 吸收垫定位在管状套筒的底部的底壁顶部。 吸液条与吸收垫接触,并通过毛细管作用将水从吸收垫传送出去。 芯吸条也固定在套筒侧壁的槽内。

    Self-chilling beverage container and method
    80.
    发明申请
    Self-chilling beverage container and method 审中-公开
    自冷饮料容器及方法

    公开(公告)号:US20070175233A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-08-02

    申请号:US11699311

    申请日:2007-01-26

    CPC classification number: F25D7/00 F25D3/107 F25D31/007 F25D2331/803

    Abstract: An iceless method of providing a chilled beverage to a customer by supplying a container that not only contains the beverage but also contains a compartment filled with a compressed gas for selectively cooling the liquid in the container before consuming it. The apparatus is characterized by the fact that the end of the gas compartment adjacent the mouth of the beverage compartment occupies less than the entire mouth of the beverage compartment so that when the closure member is removed, a liquid contained in the beverage compartment may be conveniently poured out, whether or not the frangible cover of the gas compartment has first been punctured for releasing the gas.

    Abstract translation: 通过提供不仅容纳饮料的容器,而且还包含填充有压缩气体的隔室,以在消费之前选择性地冷却容器中的液体,从而向客户提供冷冻饮料的无意义的方法。 该装置的特征在于,邻近饮料室的口部的气体隔室的端部占据比饮料室的整个口部小的位置,使得当关闭构件被移除时,容纳在饮料室中的液体可以是方便的 倒出来,无论气罐的易碎盖是否首先被刺穿以释放气体。

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