Air conditioned transport of produce
US3991589A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 15, 1972 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 15, 1992 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25D17/005
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This is a method and device for carrying fresh produce in a fresh condition by barge upon waterways and particularly is characterized by a unique compartmentalized arrangement encompassing two air conditioning units and a single divisible produce compartment in which produce may be placed on pallets, wherein some of the pallets are utilized cooperatively with the air conditioning units to form plenum chamber ducts for the dispersion of the conditioned air. This air-conditioned barge is further characterized by a unique air-conditioning apparatus employing alternately and optionally air or water cooling of the refrigeration coils of the air-conditioning unit.
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