Drop-in passive thermal insert for food service counters
US8381641B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 8, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 9, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF28F2270/00
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Passive temperature control is provided to vessels too tall to be stored in a shallow, temperature-controlled tray or basin by a vertically oriented thermally-conductive tube. In one embodiment, an insulative collar covers the tray and insulates portions of the tube that extend above the top of the tray. Optional heat sinking fins and air convection holes increase heat transfer between the tube and the tray.
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