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A transport apparatus, for hauling data storage media requiring environmental protection to and from a permanent storage site, includes a portable transport module and a transport cart. The transport module includes an insulated housing having guides for receiving shelves adapted to hold motion pict

A transport apparatus, for hauling data storage media requiring environmental protection to and from a permanent storage site, includes a portable transport module and a transport cart. The transport module includes an insulated housing having guides for receiving shelves adapted to hold motion picture films, audio and video tapes, and photography film and provide ready access to and protection against movement during transit. A thermoelectric heat pump assembly heats or cools the interior of the insulated housing. A temperature sensor and a humidity sensor in the housing produce temperature and humidity measurement signals. Connectors are provided to connect power to the thermoelectric heat pump assembly and to output the temperature and humidity measuring signals. An ancillary power supply and control system are included to operate the transport module when separated from the transport cart. The transport cart has a platform with tie down cleats, wheels attached to the platform, wheel locks for securing the transport cart against rolling, a rechargeable battery power pack and compartment, connectors corresponding to the connectors of the transport module connect the rechargeable battery power pack to the thermoelectric heat pump assembly and receive the temperature and humidity measuring signals. An upright member of the platform supports a handle for pushing the transport cart and a programmable controller having a processor, time and date clock, memory, display, keypad, and timers. The programmable controller receiving the temperature and humidity measurement signals and controls the operation of the thermoelectric heat pump assembly for maintaining programmed temperatures during programmed time periods.

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A transport apparatus for carrying data storage media requiring environmental protection comprising: a transport module including an insulated housing adapted to receive data storage media, a heating or cooling means connected to the insulated housing for heating or cooling the interior of the insul

A transport apparatus for carrying data storage media requiring environmental protection comprising: a transport module including an insulated housing adapted to receive data storage media, a heating or cooling means connected to the insulated housing for heating or cooling the interior of the insulated housing, a temperature sensing means mounted within the insulated housing for sensing the temperature thereof and outputting signals representative thereof, and a connector means connected to the heating or cooling means and the temperature sensing means; and a transport cart having a connector means corresponding to the connector means of the transport module for connection thereto, a source of power means mounted on the transport cart and connected to the connector means of the transport cart for supplying operating power to the heating or cooling means of the transport module, a programmable controller including means connected to the connector means of the transport cart for receiving the temperature indicating signals of the temperature sensor means and controlling operation of the heating and cooling means of the transport module for regulating the temperature of the insulated housing. A transport apparatus according to claim 5 wherein the thermoelectric heat pump of the dehumidifier means is mounted on the heating or cooling means of the transport module.