Food transportation and humidity control elements
AssigneeCFA Properties, Inc.
InventorsAndy Wu, Jason Begin
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Abstract
A food transportation system and associated modular humidity control system are provided. An example system includes a body configured for attachment with a food storage housing. The body defines a closed circuit air flow path for circulating air through the food storage housing. The system also includes a humidity control element secured within the closed circuit air flow path that condenses moisture from the moisture-laden air passing through the closed circuit air flow path. The system further includes a condensation collector configured to receive fluid condensed from the moisture-laden air by the humidity control element.
Claims11
A food transportation system comprising:
- a food storage housing defining an interior configured to house one or more food items, the food storage housing defining at least in part a closed circuit air flow path for circulating air through the food storage housing;
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- a humidity control element supported by the food storage housing and thermally coupled with the closed circuit air flow path, wherein the humidity control element comprises a heat pipe, wherein the heat pipe comprises a wick structure, wherein the heat pipe defines a first portion and a second portion opposite the first portion, wherein the first portion of the heat pipe extends into the closed circuit air flow path and is configured to condense moisture from the moisture-laden air passing through the closed circuit air flow path, and wherein the second portion of the heat pipe extends at least partially into an enclosure distinct from the interior of the food storage housing, the second portion of the heat pipe exposed to an external environment of the food storage housing.
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