Transport refrigeration system
US12138986B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60H2001/3292
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An energy storage device for providing electrical energy to a refrigeration unit arranged to cool a container, the refrigeration unit including a condenser and an evaporator configured to cool air entering the container, the energy storage device including a casing; a battery disposed in the casing; and an evaporator subsystem including: a supply refrigerant tube configured to supply refrigerant from downstream of the condenser of the refrigeration unit; an expansion device arranged to receive condensed refrigerant from the supply refrigerant tube; a heat exchanger arranged to receive and evaporate refrigerant from the expansion device; a return refrigerant tube configured to return refrigerant from the heat exchanger to downstream of the evaporator of the refrigeration unit; wherein the evaporator subsystem includes an evaporator fan assembly constructed and arranged to flow air through the heat exchanger and into the casing about the battery.
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