IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0947486
(2013-07-22)
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등록번호 |
US-8978392
(2015-03-17)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Blackway, Bruce W.
- Gillen, Adelbert M.
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
3 인용 특허 :
8 |
초록
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Systems and methods for cooling the contents within a portable case, such as a transit case, using a thermoelectric air conditioner. Thermoelectric air conditioners are used with, and mounted on or in, a transit case for maintaining a desired air temperature within the transit case. In one embodimen
Systems and methods for cooling the contents within a portable case, such as a transit case, using a thermoelectric air conditioner. Thermoelectric air conditioners are used with, and mounted on or in, a transit case for maintaining a desired air temperature within the transit case. In one embodiment, the thermoelectric air conditioner can be incorporated, concealed within the housing and/or cover of the transit case. In this embodiment, the thermoelectric air conditioner is protected by the design of the case, the mounting arrangement, the shock-mounted frame, etc. Alternatively, the thermoelectric air conditioner is mounted partially internal and partially external to the transit case. In another embodiment, the thermoelectric air conditioner is mounted external to the transit case.
대표청구항
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1. A thermoelectrically air conditioned transit case comprising: a portable housing having a hot side and a cold side;an internal cavity in said housing for storing temperature sensitive equipment;at least one opening in said housing providing access to said internal cavity;a thermoelectric air cond
1. A thermoelectrically air conditioned transit case comprising: a portable housing having a hot side and a cold side;an internal cavity in said housing for storing temperature sensitive equipment;at least one opening in said housing providing access to said internal cavity;a thermoelectric air conditioner in thermal communication with said internal cavity for controlling a temperature within said internal cavity;a cover for selectively covering and uncovering said thermoelectric air conditioner, wherein said cover covers said thermoelectric air conditioner when said cover is in a closed position during transit; andan extender piece disposed between said housing and said thermoelectric air conditioner, wherein said thermoelectric air conditioner is flush-mounted above said at least one opening in said housing and no portion of said thermoelectric air conditioner extends into said internal cavity of said housing. 2. The thermoelectrically air conditioned transit case of claim 1, wherein said cover comprises an existing case cover of said housing, and said thermoelectric air conditioner is mounted within said housing and said case cover when said case cover is closed. 3. The thermoelectrically air conditioned transit case of claim 1, wherein said internal cavity is environmentally controlled to maintain a desired temperature and to be contaminant-tight, said thermoelectric air conditioner further comprising means for setting and maintaining a desired temperature within said internal cavity, and said transit case and said thermoelectric air conditioner further comprising a sealing system to substantially prevent introduction of contaminants into said internal cavity. 4. The thermoelectrically air conditioned transit case of claim 1, further comprising a sealing system between said hot side and said cold side of said housing, wherein said sealing system is substantially contaminant-tight. 5. The thermoelectrically air conditioned transit case of claim 1, further comprising a case handling system comprising one or more handles. 6. The thermoelectrically air conditioned transit case of claim 5, wherein said one or more handles of said case handling system are one of disposed within a recess formed in said housing or molded in said housing, such that said one or more handles are not extending beyond a surface of said housing when said one or more handles is not in use. 7. The thermoelectrically air conditioned transit case of claim 5, wherein said thermoelectrically air conditioned transit case is light-weight and portable, wherein said light weight and portable thermoelectrically air conditioned transit case meets the lift limitations of MIL-STD-1472. 8. The thermoelectrically air conditioned transit case of claim 1, further comprising a cushioning system disposed within said internal cavity of said housing between said housing and said equipment, wherein said equipment is supported by said cushioning system to absorb and dampen a shock or vibration. 9. The thermoelectrically air conditioned transit case of claim 8, wherein said cushioning system comprises foam. 10. The thermoelectrically air conditioned transit case of claim 1, further comprising a pressure relief valve that equalizes a pressure inside and outside said case. 11. The thermoelectrically air conditioned transit case of claim 1, further comprising a shock mitigating system between said case and one of said equipment or said thermoelectric air conditioner. 12. The thermoelectrically air conditioned transit case of claim 11, wherein said shock mitigating system comprises elastomer shock mounts. 13. A thermoelectrically air conditioned transit case comprising: a portable housing having a hot side and a cold side;an internal cavity in said housing for storing temperature sensitive equipment;at least one opening in said housing providing access to said internal cavity;a thermoelectric air conditioner mounted in or on one of said at least one opening between said hot side and said cold side, wherein said thermoelectric air conditioner is in thermal communication with said internal cavity for controlling a temperature within said internal cavity; anda cover for selectively covering and uncovering said thermoelectric air conditioner, wherein said cover covers said thermoelectric air conditioner when said cover is in a closed position during transit, and wherein said cover comprises an existing case cover of said housing, and said thermoelectric air conditioner is mounted within said housing and said case cover when said case cover is closed. 14. A thermoelectrically air conditioned transit case comprising: a portable housing having a hot side and a cold side;an internal cavity in said housing for storing temperature sensitive equipment;at least one opening in said housing providing access to said internal cavity;a thermoelectric air conditioner through-mounted in one of said at least one openings in said housing, wherein at least a portion of said thermoelectric air conditioner extends internal to said internal cavity of said housing and at least a portion of said thermoelectric air conditioner extends external to said housing, wherein said thermoelectric air conditioner is in thermal communication with said internal cavity for controlling a temperature within said internal cavity; anda cover for selectively covering and uncovering said thermoelectric air conditioner, wherein said cover covers said thermoelectric air conditioner when said cover is in a closed position during transit. 15. A thermoelectrically air conditioned transit case comprising: a portable housing having a hot side and a cold side;an internal cavity in said housing for storing temperature sensitive equipment;at least one opening in said housing providing access to said internal cavity;a thermoelectric air conditioner mounted in or on one of said at least one opening between said hot side and said cold side, wherein said thermoelectric air conditioner is in thermal communication with said internal cavity for controlling a temperature within said internal cavity; anda cover for selectively covering and uncovering said thermoelectric air conditioner, wherein said cover covers said thermoelectric air conditioner,wherein said internal cavity is environmentally controlled to maintain a desired temperature and to be contaminant-tight, said thermoelectric air conditioner further comprising means for setting and maintaining a desired temperature within said internal cavity, and said transit case and said thermoelectric air conditioner further comprising a sealing system to substantially prevent introduction of contaminants into said internal cavity. 16. A thermoelectrically air conditioned transit case comprising: a portable housing having a hot side and a cold side;an internal cavity in said housing for storing temperature sensitive equipment;at least one opening in said housing providing access to said internal cavity;a thermoelectric air conditioner mounted in or on one of said at least one opening between said hot side and said cold side, wherein said thermoelectric air conditioner is in thermal communication with said internal cavity for controlling a temperature within said internal cavity;a cover for selectively covering and uncovering said thermoelectric air conditioner, wherein said cover covers said thermoelectric air conditioner; anda sealing system between said hot side and said cold side of said housing, wherein said sealing system is substantially contaminant-tight. 17. A thermoelectrically air conditioned transit case comprising: a portable housing having a hot side and a cold side;an internal cavity in said housing for storing temperature sensitive equipment;at least one opening in said housing providing access to said internal cavity;a thermoelectric air conditioner mounted in or on one of said at least one opening between said hot side and said cold side, wherein said thermoelectric air conditioner is in thermal communication with said internal cavity for controlling a temperature within said internal cavity;a cover for selectively covering and uncovering said thermoelectric air conditioner, wherein said cover covers said thermoelectric air conditioner; anda case handling system comprising one or more handles;wherein said thermoelectrically air conditioned transit case is light-weight and portable, wherein said light weight and portable thermoelectrically air conditioned transit case meets the lift limitations of MIL-STD-1472. 18. A thermoelectrically air conditioned transit case comprising: a portable housing having a hot side and a cold side;an internal cavity in said housing for storing temperature sensitive equipment;at least one opening in said housing providing access to said internal cavity;a thermoelectric air conditioner mounted in or on one of said at least one opening between said hot side and said cold side, wherein said thermoelectric air conditioner is in thermal communication with said internal cavity for controlling a temperature within said internal cavity;a cover for selectively covering and uncovering said thermoelectric air conditioner, wherein said cover covers said thermoelectric air conditioner; anda pressure relief valve that equalizes a pressure inside and outside said case. 19. A thermoelectrically air conditioned transit case comprising: a portable housing having a hot side and a cold side;an internal cavity in said housing for storing temperature sensitive equipment;at least one opening in said housing providing access to said internal cavity;a thermoelectric air conditioner mounted in or on one of said at least one opening between said hot side and said cold side, wherein said thermoelectric air conditioner is in thermal communication with said internal cavity for controlling a temperature within said internal cavity;a cover for selectively covering and uncovering said thermoelectric air conditioner, wherein said cover covers said thermoelectric air conditioner; anda shock mitigating system between said case and one of said equipment or said thermoelectric air conditioner, wherein said shock mitigating system comprises elastomer shock mounts.
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