Systems and methods utilizing nanotechnology insulation materials in limiting temperature changes during product delivery
First Claim
1. A system to limit temperature changes of a product during transit, comprising:
- an unmanned delivery vehicle comprising;
a body comprising a nanotechnology insulation material, wherein the nanotechnology insulation material comprises material having been manipulated at a molecular level during a macroscale fabrication of the nanotechnology insulation material to enhance insulation effectiveness;
at least one propulsion system configured to induce movement of the unmanned delivery vehicle;
a control circuit coupled with the at least one propulsion system to control an operation of the at least one propulsion system and control a direction of travel of the unmanned delivery vehicle, wherein the body physically supports the propulsion system and the control circuit;
a product cavity defined within the body and configured to receive at least one product while the at least one product is transported by the unmanned delivery vehicle to a delivery location; and
a primary active temperature control system comprising a temperature control circuit and a reservoir of coolant, wherein the temperature control circuit limits temperature change within the product cavity through a controlled release from the reservoir of the coolant based on a temperature threshold of a first product being carried within the product cavity;
wherein the nanotechnology insulation material comprises a secondary temperature control system distinct from the primary active temperature control system.
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Abstract
In some embodiments, systems and methods are provided that limit the change in temperature and/or control a temperature of a product during delivery. Some embodiments provide systems comprising an unmanned delivery vehicle (UDV) comprising: a body comprising a nanotechnology insulation material, wherein the nanotechnology insulation material comprises material having been manipulated at a molecular level during the macroscale fabrication of the nanotechnology insulation material to enhance insulation effectiveness; at least one propulsion system; a control circuit coupled with the at least one propulsion system to control the operation of the at least one propulsion system and control a direction of travel of the UDV, wherein the body physically supports the propulsion system and the control circuit; and a product cavity defined within the body and configured to receive at least one product while the at least one product is transported by the UDV to a delivery location.
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14 Claims
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1. A system to limit temperature changes of a product during transit, comprising:
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an unmanned delivery vehicle comprising; a body comprising a nanotechnology insulation material, wherein the nanotechnology insulation material comprises material having been manipulated at a molecular level during a macroscale fabrication of the nanotechnology insulation material to enhance insulation effectiveness; at least one propulsion system configured to induce movement of the unmanned delivery vehicle; a control circuit coupled with the at least one propulsion system to control an operation of the at least one propulsion system and control a direction of travel of the unmanned delivery vehicle, wherein the body physically supports the propulsion system and the control circuit; a product cavity defined within the body and configured to receive at least one product while the at least one product is transported by the unmanned delivery vehicle to a delivery location; and a primary active temperature control system comprising a temperature control circuit and a reservoir of coolant, wherein the temperature control circuit limits temperature change within the product cavity through a controlled release from the reservoir of the coolant based on a temperature threshold of a first product being carried within the product cavity; wherein the nanotechnology insulation material comprises a secondary temperature control system distinct from the primary active temperature control system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method of limiting temperature changes of a product during transit, comprising:
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identifying a first product to be delivered to a delivery location; directing a loading of the first product into a product cavity defined within a body of an unmanned delivery vehicle, wherein the body comprises a nanotechnology insulation material, wherein the nanotechnology material comprises material having been manipulated at a molecular level during a macroscale fabrication of the nanotechnology insulation material to enhance insulation effectiveness; causing the activation of at least one propulsion system, which is physically supported by the body, of the unmanned delivery vehicle to induce movement of the unmanned delivery vehicle with a control circuit controlling an operation of the at least one propulsion system and a direction of travel of the unmanned delivery vehicle; activating a primary active temperature control system limiting temperature change within the product cavity; and controlling a release of coolant from a reservoir of the primary active temperature control system based on a temperature threshold of the first product being carried within the product cavity; wherein the nanotechnology insulation material comprises a secondary temperature control system distinct from the primary active temperature control system. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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