Cargo area grocery chiller
US7043926B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 18, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 16, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 24, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60H1/00592
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Method and apparatus for supplying refrigerated air to a localized volume in a vehicle, suitable for the transport of groceries and other perishables. The localized volume is created by insulated panels in the storage area of a vehicle. The chiller unit includes an air duct that contains inlet and outlet openings, an evaporator core and a fan. The evaporator core receives refrigerant fluid from a powered compressor and a condenser that are shared in common with the HVAC system that serves the passenger compartment. Although the compressor and condenser are shared, the chiller unit is separate and may be used independently of the HVAC system.
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