Method and system for monitoring weight/orientation of a self-contained climate controlled storage unit and adjusting operation based on the monitored weight/orientation

An electrically powered portable self-contained climate controlled storage unit, comprising:

• a base comprising an enclosure and at least one foot for supporting the self-contained climate controlled storage unit;
• a climate controlled space affixed above the base;
• a climate control system for providing climate control to the climate controlled space, the climate control system provided in the enclosure;
• at least one sensor for monitoring a weight and/or orientation associated with the self-contained climate controlled storage unit;
• a power source for supplying power to the climate control system, the power source provided in the enclosure of the base;
• and
• a system controller connected to the self-contained climate controlled storage unit, wherein the system controller is configured to determine an unsafe operating condition of the self-contained climate controlled storage unit based on the weight and/or orientation associated with the self-contained climate controlled storage unit monitored by the sensor,
• wherein the system controller is configured to determine whether the power source is plugged into an external power source and whether the self-contained climate controlled storage unit is being lifted based on the monitored weight, such that when the power source is plugged into the external power source and being lifted, the system controller provides an alert.

A method for monitoring a weight and/or orientation of an electrically powered portable self-contained climate controlled storage unit comprising:

• monitoring a weight and/or orientation associated with the self-contained climate controlled storage unit using at least one sensor;
• determining, based on the monitored weight and/or orientation, whether the self-contained climate controlled storage unit is in an unsafe operating condition;
• and
• upon determining that the climate controlled storage unit is in the unsafe operating condition, adjusting operation and/or the orientation of the self-contained climate controlled storage unit,
• wherein the self-contained climate controlled storage unit comprises a base comprising an enclosure and at least one foot for supporting the self-contained climate controlled storage unit, a climate controlled space affixed above the base, and a climate control system for providing climate control to the climate controlled space that is provided in the enclosure,
• wherein the determining whether the self-contained climate controlled storage unit is in the unsafe operating condition, based on the monitored weight and/or orientation, the method further includes determining an inclination angle of the self-contained controlled storage unit, wherein when the inclination angle is above a predetermined angle, the method includes turning off the climate control system.