Method and apparatus for controlling the storage condition of perishable commodities in long-distance transport vehicles
US4003728A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 9, 1974 |
| Grant date | Jan 18, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 1994 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25D2700/16
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for transporting perishable commodities provides recirculation of moisture saturated air at a predetermined optimum storage temperature through the cargo from bottom to top of individual van containers. Temperature sensors are provided in each container and, if possible inside the commodity itself to enable monitoring of the conditions of storage by remote recorders. A central station powers the containers and maintains records for all containers of selected storage parameters such as temperature and humidity.
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