Modular refrigeration system
First Claim
1. A modular refrigeration system, comprising:
- a refrigeration device having a space configured for storage of products therein;
a cooling system providing a coolant configured to cool the space;
at least one modular cooling element configured for placement at any one of a plurality of locations within the space and configured to receive the coolant so that a temperature distribution profile of the products within the space can be customized.
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Abstract
A modular refrigeration system includes a refrigeration device having a space configured for storage of products therein, a cooling system providing a coolant configured to cool the space, and at least one modular cooling element configured for placement at any one of a plurality of locations within the space and configured to receive the coolant so that a temperature distribution profile of the products within the space can be customized. A method of customizing a temperature distribution profile within a refrigeration device having a cooling system is also disclosed. The method includes the steps of determining a temperature distribution profile within the refrigeration device, identifying at least one location within the refrigeration device having a temperature above a desired temperature range, providing a modular cooling element configured for installation at the location, and interconnecting the modular cooling element with the cooling system.
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43 Claims
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1. A modular refrigeration system, comprising:
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a refrigeration device having a space configured for storage of products therein;
a cooling system providing a coolant configured to cool the space;
at least one modular cooling element configured for placement at any one of a plurality of locations within the space and configured to receive the coolant so that a temperature distribution profile of the products within the space can be customized. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A system for customizing a temperature distribution profile within a space of a refrigeration device, comprising:
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a cooling system having a first heat exchanger in a substantially fixed location and a coolant configured to cool the space;
a second heat exchanger configured for selective placement at a desired location within the refrigeration device;
a piping system configured to interface with the cooling system and the second heat exchanger to provide a supply of coolant to the second heat exchanger; and
a control system configured to regulate a flow of coolant through the second heat exchanger. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A temperature controlled case having a modular cooling system, comprising:
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a cooling system providing a coolant and having a main cooling element in a substantially fixed location and configured to receive the coolant and provide cooling to a space within the temperature controlled case;
at least one supplemental cooling element configured to interface with the cooling system and to receive a supply of the coolant;
wherein the supplemental cooling element is configured to be selectively mounted at any one of a plurality of locations within the space so that a variation of a temperature range within the space can be substantially minimized. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33)
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34. A method of customizing a temperature distribution profile within a refrigeration device having a cooling system, comprising:
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determining a temperature distribution profile within the refrigeration device provided by the cooling system;
identifying at least one location within the refrigeration device having a temperature above a desired temperature range;
providing a modular cooling element configured for installation at the location; and
interconnecting the modular cooling element with the cooling system. - View Dependent Claims (35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43)
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