Vehicle refrigeration system for food carts
US12130069B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 23, 2022 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25D2400/20
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for temperature-controlled transport of food on a vehicle includes food carts including an opening for ingress of air and an opening for egress of air and a refrigeration system including air ducts configured to convey pressurized air from the refrigeration unit to the food carts, including air outlets configured to interface with the food carts, air ducts configured to convey air from the food carts to the refrigeration unit, including air inlets configured to interface with the food carts, wherein the air outlets and air inlets include a spring-loaded valve configured for automatically opening when a food cart rests against the valve, and for automatically closing when said food cart no longer rests against the valve, one or more fans configured for circulating air within the air ducts, and, an ultraviolet (UV) light sterilization system located within the air ducts.
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