An apparatus includes a cargo area with a heat exchanger; a thermal battery system having a phase change material (PCM) with first and second heat exchangers embedded in the PCM; fluid conduits defining fluid passageways interconnecting the cargo area heat exchanger and the first PCM-embedded heat exchanger; and a pump creating a fluid flow through the fluid conduits between the cargo area heat exchanger and the first PCM-embedded heat exchanger. The apparatus also includes external ports configured for connecting to an external charging source for charging the PCM; and fluid conduits defining fluid passageways interconnecting the external ports and the second PCM-embedded heat exchanger. The first PCM-embedded heat exchanger, pump, and cargo area heat exchanger form part of a first closed-loop circuit for transferring heat between the cargo area and the thermal battery system. The second PCM-embedded heat exchanger and external ports do not part of the first closed-loop circuit.


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    Title :

    Rechargeable thermal battery systems for use in transporting or storing perishable items


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    Publication date :

    2025-04-29


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B60H ARRANGEMENTS OR ADAPTATIONS OF HEATING, COOLING, VENTILATING, OR OTHER AIR-TREATING DEVICES SPECIALLY FOR PASSENGER OR GOODS SPACES OF VEHICLES , Anordnung oder Einbau der Heizung, Kühlung, Lüftung oder anderer Luftbehandlungsvorrichtungen für die Fahrzeugräume für Reisende oder Fracht / F25D REFRIGERATORS , Kühlschränke



    RECHARGEABLE THERMAL BATTERY SYSTEMS FOR USE IN TRANSPORTING OR STORING PERISHABLE ITEMS

    QUEEN ALFRED SCOTT / OWENS BYRON C | European Patent Office | 2025

    Free access

    Rechargeable thermal battery systems for use in transporting or storing perishable items

    QUEEN ALFRED SCOTT / OWENS BYRON C | European Patent Office | 2025

    Free access

    RECHARGEABLE THERMAL BATTERY SYSTEMS FOR USE IN TRANSPORTING OR STORING PERISHABLE ITEMS

    QUEEN ALFRED SCOTT / OWENS BYRON C | European Patent Office | 2025

    Free access

    Rechargeable thermal battery systems for use in transporting or storing perishable items

    QUEEN ALFRED SCOTT / OWENS BYRON C | European Patent Office | 2025

    Free access

    RECHARGEABLE THERMAL BATTERY SYSTEMS FOR USE IN TRANSPORTING OR STORING PERISHABLE ITEMS

    QUEEN ALFRED SCOTT / OWENS BYRON C | European Patent Office | 2025

    Free access