Mobile refrigerator with reporting system
First Claim
1. In a mobile vehicle including an electrical system of at least 12 volts capacity, said vehicle adapted to carry temperature sensitive components which require a certain range of temperatures, an integral temperature controlled compartment connected to said vehicle electrical system, said compartment having insulated walls with a mechanical refrigerating unit operated by an electrically powered compressor mounted on said compartment to provide a portion of said certain range of temperatures for said compartment, an electrical heating unit mounted on said compartment to provide a portion of said certain range of temperature for said compartment, said compartment having a temperature sensor, and a door mounted on a wall of said compartment to selectively gain access to the interior of said compartment.
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Abstract
A self-contained, portable, computer operated, light weight, temperature controlled compartment for installation in emergency vehicles has insulated walls and a door. The compartment carries a mechanical refrigeration system having a small compressor for cooling the interior and electrical heating units providing radiant heat to the interior. The heating and cooling units are controlled by a microcomputer and temperature sensor to keep the interior within a desired range of temperature.
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- 1. In a mobile vehicle including an electrical system of at least 12 volts capacity, said vehicle adapted to carry temperature sensitive components which require a certain range of temperatures, an integral temperature controlled compartment connected to said vehicle electrical system, said compartment having insulated walls with a mechanical refrigerating unit operated by an electrically powered compressor mounted on said compartment to provide a portion of said certain range of temperatures for said compartment, an electrical heating unit mounted on said compartment to provide a portion of said certain range of temperature for said compartment, said compartment having a temperature sensor, and a door mounted on a wall of said compartment to selectively gain access to the interior of said compartment.
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