Passive thermal insert for temperature-controlled trays and food service counters
US8087351B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 4, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF28F2270/00
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Temperature control is provided to food dispensing vessels like condiment dispensers that are too tall to be stored in a shallow, temperature-controlled tray or basin by using inclined or tilted, thermally-conductive tubes placed inside a temperature-controlled tray. Thermal insulating covers improve the thermal efficiency of the tubes.
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