公开(公告)号：US07832218B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-16

申请号：US11273956

申请日：2005-11-14

Applicant: Scott Anthony Hawkins

Inventor： Scott Anthony Hawkins

IPC: F25D13/06

CPC classification number: F25D13/067 ,  F25D23/087 ,  F25D2317/0655 ,  F25D2317/0665

Abstract: An apparatus for the efficient cooling of produce directed to the cooling of freshly picked produce in containers on pallets. The apparatus has a first opening for the entrance of stacks of containers to be moved through cooling enclosure. The stacks of containers are moved through to a first cooling area wherein the containers are exposed to cooling air provided in a first direction. The stacks of containers are then moved through to a second cooling area wherein the containers are exposed to cooling air in a second direction. Isolation of the containers and routing of the air flow is supplemented with air inflatable seals which abut the containers. A method for the efficient cooling of produce utilizing an apparatus as described.

Abstract translation: 一种用于有效冷却产品的装置，其用于在托盘上的容器中冷却新鲜采摘的产品。 该装置具有第一开口，用于进入通过冷却外壳移动的容器堆。 容器的堆叠被移动到第一冷却区域，其中容器暴露于沿第一方向设置的冷却空气。 然后将堆叠的容器移动到第二冷却区域，其中容器在第二方向上暴露于冷却空气。 容器的隔离和空气流的布置补充有紧靠容器的空气可充气密封件。 一种利用所述装置有效冷却产品的方法。