US 2002/0000443 A1 · Enclosure thermal shield

Abstract

An enclosure thermal shield has a thermally insulated open container, a thermally insulated closure member, a thermally conductive liner along the container's inner surface and along the inner surface of the closure member forming a thermal circuit when the closure member closes the container, and a heat reservoir in thermal contact with the thermal circuit. The heat reservoir can be placed within the container or incorporated into the closure member. If incorporated into the closure member, the heat reservoir can be placed in direct thermal contact with the thermal circuit or connected to the thermal circuit via a thermal conduit. The thermal shield can further comprise a layer of insulating material lining the interior surface of the conductive liner to further inhibit heat transfer into or out of the interior chamber of the container. The thermal shield and method for directing heat flow regulate the thermal environment of the chamber.

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Dependent claims

An enclosure thermal shield comprising:

an open container defining a chamber surrounded by walls formed of thermal insulation material;
a closure member having a layer of thermal insulation material for opening and closing the container;
a first thermally conductive layer lining an interior surface of the walls of the container;
and
a heat reservoir in thermal contact with the first thermally conductive layer.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Enclosure thermal shield

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Enclosure thermal shield

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