Temperature controlled transport enclosure with tracking technology utilizing thermoelectric devices
OwnerCharles Paul Groganinventor
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Abstract
A portable, self-contained, temperature-controlled enclosure capable of maintaining a constant, user-specified temperature within the enclosure independent of the outside environment. The device is ideal for the transport of material that is highly temperature sensitive and requires a stable temperature environment. The portable enclosure includes capability of cellular and GPS location beacon identification, comprehensive internal status and operation monitoring, and wireless communication capability of the device status, temperature and humidity parameters, and location using BLUE TOOTH, WIFI and/or cellular technology. The system is powered by an onboard rechargeable battery, external DC power, or external AC power.
Claims13
A portable and rechargeable temperature controlled case, comprising:
- a carrier enclosure partitioned into a plurality of subassembly modules and having a dual wall thermal cavity formed therein, said thermal cavity having four foam insulated dual walls, a first insulated top lid, and a bottom, said bottom comprising a thermal manifold said thermal manifold having a top surface wherein said top surface forms an inside bottom surface of said thermal cavity, a plurality of peltier devices connected in thermal communication to a bottom side of said thermal manifold, a lower heat sink connected in thermal communication to a bottom surface of said plurality of peltier devices providing bi-directional heat flow transfer to said thermal cavity including a heat sink on one side and an application-specific custom heat manifold on the opposing side,
- said enclosure including the following subassemblies:
- a temperature controller with an integrated user interface, said temperature controller controlling said plurality of peltier devices in order to maintain a target temperature within said thermal cavity;
- a thermal transfer device for heating or cooling said thermal cavity, said thermal transfer device including said plurality of peltier devices, said thermal manifold, said lower heat sink, and a fan for forcing air for the heat sink side vented to the outside to prevent heat buildup inside the carrier enclosure,
- a power supply module comprising a two stage thermal engine to both heat and cool;
- a rechargeable battery in electrical communication with said power supply, said temperature controller and said thermal transfer device;
- an auxiliary electronics module for electrically connecting said subassemblies to one another;
- said carrier enclosure defining an external case including four walls extending upward from a base, and a second lid, and containing said subassembly modules and said thermal cavity for removably holding temperature sensitive articles;
- said first lid cooperatively engaging said thermal cavity for forming an air tight seal with a top edge of said insulated walls of said thermal cavity;
- at least one side handle extending from an outside surface of at least one side wall of said enclosure;
- means for transmitting and receiving instantaneous thermal cavity temperature and humidity and history at selected intervals and location wirelessly in real time or recorded including GPS location tracking, USB connectivity, BLUE TOOTH and WIFI connectivity, said means for transmitting and receiving information wirelessly capable of transmitting enclosure location to connected devices including cell phones, tablets, computers and WIFI capable electronic devices;
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- a system processor for controlling said temperature controller, said thermal transfer device, and said power supply.
A portable and rechargeable temperature controlled case consisting of:
- a carrier enclosure partitioned into a plurality of subassembly modules and having a dual wall thermal cavity formed therein, said thermal cavity having foam insulated dual walls, a first insulated top lid, and a bottom, said bottom comprising a thermal manifold said thermal manifold having a top surface wherein said top surface forms an inside bottom surface of said thermal cavity, a plurality of peltier devices connected in thermal communication to a bottom side of said thermal manifold, a lower heat sink connected in thermal communication to a bottom surface of said plurality of peltier devices providing bi-directional heat flow transfer to said thermal cavity including a heat sink on one side and an application-specific custom heat manifold on the opposing side,
- said enclosure including the following subassemblies:
- a temperature controller with an integrated user interface, said temperature controller controlling said plurality of peltier devices in order to maintain a target temperature within said thermal cavity;
- a thermal transfer device for heating or cooling said thermal cavity, said thermal transfer device including said plurality of peltier devices, said thermal manifold, said lower heat sink, and a fan for forcing air for the heat sink side vented to the outside to prevent heat buildup inside the carrier enclosure;
- a power supply module comprising a two stage thermal engine to both heat and cool;
- a rechargeable battery in electrical communication with said power supply, said temperature controller and said thermal transfer device;
- an auxiliary electronics module for electrically connecting said subassemblies to one another;
- said carrier enclosure defining an external case including four walls extending upward from a base, and a second lid, and containing said subassembly modules and said thermal cavity for removably holding temperature sensitive articles;
- said first lid cooperatively engaging said thermal cavity for forming an air tight seal with a top edge of said insulated walls of said thermal cavity;
- at least one side handle extending from an outside surface of at least one side wall of said enclosure;
- means for transmitting and receiving instantaneous thermal cavity temperature and humidity and history at selected intervals and location wirelessly in real time or recorded including GPS location tracking, USB connectivity, BLUE TOOTH and WIFI connectivity, said means for transmitting and receiving information wirelessly capable of transmitting enclosure location to connected devices including cell phones, tablets, computers and WIFI capable electronic devices;
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- a system processor for controlling said temperature controller, said thermal transfer device, and said power supply.
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