Modular chiller system and method for retrofit
OwnerFlavian Iovanelinventor
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Abstract
A Modular Chiller System integrated into a single Standalone Rack Assembly having vertically positioned air intakes, heat exchanger, and an air deflector is disclosed. The orientation of the components in the Standalone Rack Assembly allows for maximum heat exchange from a rack of hot food items positioned coextensively to the Chiller System. Hot air from the food rack is received through the air intakes into the heat exchanger where chilled air is recirculated outward through said frame assembly. The Chiller System is portable and can be retrofitted to existing walk-in cooler configurations, or be embodied in standalone and portable refrigeration enclosures.
Claims15
A modular chiller system for chilling food within a food rack positioned forward of said chiller, the food rack having a plurality of shelves, a front, a back, and two sides, the modular chiller system comprising:
- a frame assembly including a plurality of air intakes, a heat exchanger, and an air deflector mounted therein;
- said plurality of air intakes coextensive with said plurality of shelves of said food rack, each of said air intakes drawing heat evenly across each of said plurality of shelves through said frame assembly and into said heat exchanger,
- said heat exchanger positioned rearward and coextensive with said plurality of said air intakes, said heat exchanger for evenly chilling said evenly drawn heat from said plurality of air intakes, and
- said air deflector positioned rearward and coextensive with said heat exchanger, said air deflector splitting said chilled air that has passed through said heat exchanger evenly across said two sides of said food rack, said split air directed to said front of said rack and drawn into said plurality of air intakes.
A modular chiller freezer enclosure including a modular chiller system for chilling food within a food rack positioned forward of said modular chiller system, the food rack having a plurality of shelves, a front, a back, and two sides, the modular chiller freezer enclosure, comprising:
- an enclosure for freezing non-frozen food product and for storing frozen food product, the room including a floor, a ceiling, opposing first and second end walls and opposing first and second side walls;
- a modular chiller system positioned within said enclosure, said modular chiller system comprising:
- a frame assembly including a plurality of air intakes, a heat exchanger, and an air deflector mounted therein;
- said plurality of air intakes coextensive with said plurality of shelves of said food rack, each of said air intakes drawing heat evenly across each of said plurality of shelves through said frame assembly and into said heat exchanger,
- said heat exchanger positioned rearward and coextensive with said plurality of said air intakes, said heat exchanger for evenly chilling said evenly drawn heat from said plurality of air intakes, and
- said air deflector positioned rearward and coextensive with said heat exchanger, said air deflector splitting said chilled air that has passed through said heat exchanger evenly across said two sides of said food rack, said split air directed to said front of said rack and drawn into said plurality of air intakes.
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