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Sliding Remote Evaporator With Flexible Partition

Abstract: ABSTRACT According to an embodiment of the invention, a refrigeration system 100 for a transportation container 102 is disclosed. The refrigeration system 100 includes a refrigeration unit 110. The refrigeration unit 110 is mounted on the container 102. The refrigeration system 100 further includes at least one evaporator unit 112, 114, 116 in communication with the refrigeration unit 110. According to an embodiment, at least one of the evaporator unit 112, 114, 116 is movably attached on an inside surface of the container 102. The evaporator unit 112,114,116 is attached to the container 102 in such a way that the evaporator unit 112, 114, 116 is selectively movable inside the closed space .102. The refrigeration system 100 further includes an arrangement 126 such that the evaporator unit 112, 114, 116 maybe movable without completely being detached from the surface of the closed space 102.

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Patent Information

Application #
Filing Date
29 August 2016
Publication Number
10/2018
Publication Type
INA
Invention Field
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Status
Email
Parent Application
Patent Number
Legal Status
Grant Date
2022-10-28
Renewal Date

Applicants

L&T TECHNOLOGY SERVICES LIMITED
DLF IT SEZ PARK, 2ND FLOOR - BLOCK 3, 1/124, MOUNT POONAMALLEE ROAD, RAMAPURAM, CHENNAI - 600 089

Inventors

1. SENTHILKUMAR C
PLOT NO 4, FLAT B, PADMAVATHY FLATS, MAHESHWARI AVENUE, PUZHUTHIVAKKAM, CHENNAI - 600 091
2. ARAVIND S
E-161, SANTHANAM ROAD, TVS NAGAR, MADURAI - 625 003

Specification

This invention relates generally to refrigeration systems, and, more particularly, to transport refrigeration system.
BACKGROUND
A conventional transport refrigeration system typically includes a refrigerant compressor, a condenser, a main evaporator and one or more remote evaporators connected via appropriate refrigerant lines in a closed refrigerant flow circuit. The refrigeration unit is powered by either vehicle engine or from external power supply. The refrigeration unit may include a housing mountable to the exterior of the: front wall of the transport container of the vehicle with the main evaporator disposed on the interior of the front wall such that the air may be circulated over the evaporator coil by means of an evaporator fan associated with the evaporator coil. The refrigeration unit must have sufficient refrigeration capacity to maintain the goods stored.
The refrigerated container may have one or more temperature controlled regions with a partition. Each temperature controlled region may have at least one remote evaporator unit. The placement of remote evaporator unit in the temperature region is such to have substantially uniform cooling in said region. The partition(s) may be removed to increase the storage space of one or more compartment(s). However, it is not possible to move one or more remote evaporator on removing one or more partition. This may result in uneven temperature within the combined temperature region. To achieve substantial cooling, one or more remote evaporator should be relocated to other partition, if one of the remote evaporator is turned off N vyherrthe ptgq;i£un loaded;, N N AI 2 9 / G 8 / 2 0 1 7 14=59

It is an objective of the disclosure to address one or more drawbacks listed above.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
. According to an embodiment of the invention, a refrigeration system for a transportation
container is disclosed. The refrigeration system includes a refrigeration unit. The refrigeration
. unit is mounted on the container. The refrigeration system further includes at least one
evaporator unit in communication with the refrigeration unit. According to an embodiment, at
.least one of the evaporator unit is movably attached on an inside surface of the container. The
• evaporator unit is attached to the.container in such a way that the evaporator unit is selectively
■ movable inside the closed space. The air conditioning system further include an arrangement
such- that the evaporator unit may be .movable without completely being detached from the
surface of the closed space.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
Other objects, features, and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the following description when read with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, wherein like reference numerals denote corresponding parts throughout the several views:
Figure 1 illustrates a side view of an exemplary transport refrigeration system according to an embodiment of the invention.

Figure 2 illustrates an isometric view of the transport refrigeration system according to an embodiment of the invention.
Figure 3 illustrates a partial isometric view of an arrangement for moving at least one evaporator unit within the container according to an exemplary arrangement of the invention.
Figure 4 illustrates a partial isometric view of an arrangement for moving at least one evaporator unit in three axis within the container according to an embodiment of the invention.
. Figure 5 illustrates an isometric, view of the arrangement of a refrigerant-line between the refrigeration unit and the evaporator unit according to an embodiment of the invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
The following description with reference to the accompanying drawings is provided to assist in a comprehensive understanding of exemplary embodiments. It includes various specific details to assist in that understanding but these are to be regarded as merely exemplary. Accordingly, those of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that various changes and modifications of the embodiments described herein can be made without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. In addition, descriptions of well-known functions and constructions are omitted for clarity and conciseness.
Figure 1 and Figure 2 illustrates an exemplary refrigeration system 100 operating in a vapour
compression cycle for a container 102 according to an embodiment of the invention. The
container 102 may belong to a transportation vehicle such as but not limited to truck, trailer,
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the refrigeration system 100 may have a refrigeration unit 110 and one or more evaporator units 112, 114, 116. The refrigeration uni'tll 10'may include at least one refrigerant compressor 118 and at least one condenser/gas cooler 120. According to an embodiment, at least one evaporator unit 112, 114, 116 may be placed inside the refrigeration unit 110. According to another embodiment, the refrigeration unit 110 may be a conventional refrigeration unit of a refrigeration system 100.-The refrigeration unit 110 may be connected to one or more evaporator units 112, 114, 116 through refrigerant lines (not shown) in a closed refrigerant flow circuit. According to anembodiment, all the evaporator units 112, 114, 116 may be connected to a single refrigeration unit 110.
. The refrigeration unit 110 may be located outside the container 102 and the evaporator units 112, 114, 116 may be provided inside the container 102. According to an embodiment, the number of evaporator units 112, 114, 116 may be proportional to the number of compartments
. 104, 106, 108. As illustrated in figure 1, the container 102 may have one evaporator unit 112,
.114, 1.16, positioned in each compartment 104, 106, 108. According to an embodiment, one of .
the evaporator unit 112 may be fixed in one of the compartment 104 and the evaporator units
114, 116 may be movable in other compartment 106, 108. According to exemplary
embodiment, the fixed evaporator unit 112 may have a higher cooling capacity than the other
' movable evaporator units 116, 118. The compartments 104, 106, 108 may have at least one removable partition 122, 124 between two consecutive compartments 104,106, 108. According to an embodiment, the partitions 122, 124 may be movable horizontally along the length of the container 102 and along the width of the container 102. According to another embodiment, the partitions 122, 124 may be detachable from the container 102. According to an embodiment, the partitions 122, 124 may be removed by partially rotating the partition and then lifting up.

The refrigeration system 100 may further include an arrangement 126 for moving at least one of the evaporator units 112, 114, 116 within the container 102.
Figure 3 illustrates a partial isometric view of an arrangement 126 for the movement of the evaporator units 112, 114, 116 within the container 102. The movement of the evaporator units 112, 114, 116 within the container 102 may be on a guide rail arrangement 128. The movement of the evaporator units 112, 114, 116 on the guide rail arrangement 128 may be a sliding movement. The evaporator units 112, 114, 116 move on the guide, rail arrangement 128 using elements such as but not limited to a fastener assembly, a sliding actuator etc. The arrangement for the movement of the evaporator units 112, 114, 116 may be such that the evaporator units . 112,:l 14, 116 may be movable horizontally along the length of the container 102 or along the width of the container 102 or vertically along the height of the container 102. The profile of the guide rail arrangement 128 within the container may be designed as per the need for movement of the evaporator units 112, 114, 116. According to an embodiment, the guide rail arrangement on the side walls, floor and ceiling of the container 102 may enable the evaporator units 112, 114, 116 to move on the' side walls, floor and ceiling of the container 102. The evaporator units 112, 114, 116 is movable in the container 102 without detaching the evaporator units 112, 114, 116 from the guide rail arrangement 128.
Figure 4 illustrates a partial isometric view of an arrangement 126 for moving at least one evaporator 112, 114, 116 unit in three axis within the container 102. According to an embodiment, the arrangement 126 may include a support 130 for enabling movement of at least one evaporator unit 112, 114, 116 within the container 102. The support 130 may enable movement of the evaporator unit 112, 114, 116 horizontally along the width of the container 102 or vertically along the height of the container 102. According to an embodiment, the N Terti&fmoveme^t oftB sTipplH/l 30 mly%e a^efeo&S rtio'vemlnti ' 5 9

According to an embodiment the movement of the evaporator units 112, 114, 116onthe guide rail arrangement 128 may be manual. The manual system may enable a person to move the evaporator units 112, 114,. 116 at the desired position manually. According to another embodiment,.the movement of the evaporator units 112, 114,116 on the guide rail arrangement 128 may be automatic. The. automatic system for movement of the evaporator units 112, 114, 116 on the guide rail arrangement 128 may be operated by a computer program. According to an embodiment a user may enter the desired Ideation coordinates in the computer and the evaporator units 112, 114, 116 may automatically move to the exact position within the container 102. According to another embodiment, the user may move the evaporator units 112, '1,14,. 116 to the desired location using a joystick oraswitch. The evaporator units-112, 114,
• •■ 116 may be suitably rearranged/adjusted within the compartment 102, 104, 106 as per goods,
space, load and flow: requirement within the container-102. The rearrangement may enable
• uniform flow/cooling throughout the occupied space within the container 102, efficient energy
. management and reduced load on the compressor. . • '-''•■
t,
Figure 5 illustrates a partial' view of the arrangement of a refrigerant line between the refrigeration unit 110 and the evaporator units I 12, 114, 116. A refrigerant may flow between the refrigeration unit 110 and the evaporator units 112, 114, 116 through the refrigerant line. . The refrigerant line may be a hose 132. According to an embodiment the hose 132 may be a flexible hose or an extendible hose or a stretchable hose made of material such as but not limited-to nylon, synthetic, other flexible material etc. An arrangement for the storage of the hose 132 may be provided such that the length of the hose 132 may vary depending on the movement of the evaporator units 112, 114, 116 within the container 102. The hose 132 may

be stored in a winding arrangement. The winding arrangement of the hose 132 may unwind as the evaporator unitSil.1.2, 114, 116 moves away from the refrigeration uniH 10.
It is understood that the above description is intended to be illustrative, and not restrictive. It is intended to cover all alternatives, modifications and equivalents as may be included within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims. Many other embodiments will be apparent to those of skill in the art upon reviewing the above description. The scope of the invention should, therefore, be determined with reference to the appended claims, along with the full scope of equivalents to which such claims are entitled. In the appended, claims,.the terms "including" and "in which" are used as the plain-English equivalents of the respective terms "comprising" and "wherein," respectively.

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1 201641029272-RELEVANT DOCUMENTS [26-09-2023(online)].pdf 2023-09-26
1 Form5_As Filed_29-08-2016.pdf 2016-08-29
2 201641029272-IntimationOfGrant28-10-2022.pdf 2022-10-28
2 Form3_As Filed_29-08-2016.pdf 2016-08-29
3 Form2 Title Page_Provisional_29-08-2016.pdf 2016-08-29
3 201641029272-PatentCertificate28-10-2022.pdf 2022-10-28
4 Form1_As Filed_29-08-2016.pdf 2016-08-29
4 201641029272-Correspondence_Update Email ID_30-06-2022.pdf 2022-06-30
5 Drawing_As Filed_29-08-2016.pdf 2016-08-29
5 201641029272-Correspondence_14-12-2021.pdf 2021-12-14
6 Description Provisional_As Filed_29-08-2016.pdf 2016-08-29
6 201641029272-ABSTRACT [20-11-2020(online)].pdf 2020-11-20
7 Correspondence by Applicant_As Filed_29-08-2016.pdf 2016-08-29
7 201641029272-CLAIMS [20-11-2020(online)].pdf 2020-11-20
8 Claims_As Filed_29-08-2016.pdf 2016-08-29
8 201641029272-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [20-11-2020(online)].pdf 2020-11-20
9 201641029272-FER_SER_REPLY [20-11-2020(online)].pdf 2020-11-20
9 Abstract_As Filed_29-08-2016.pdf 2016-08-29
10 201641029272-OTHERS [20-11-2020(online)].pdf 2020-11-20
10 Form1_After Filing_10-10-2016.pdf 2016-10-10
11 201641029272-FER.pdf 2020-05-21
11 Correspondence by Applicant_Form-1_10-10-2016.pdf 2016-10-10
12 Correspondence by Applicant_Form18_22-04-2019.pdf 2019-04-22
12 Form2 Title Page_Complete After Provisional_29-08-2017.pdf 2017-08-29
13 Form18_Normal Request_22-04-2019.pdf 2019-04-22
13 Form1_After Provisional_29-08-2017.pdf 2017-08-29
14 abstract 201641029272 .jpg 2017-09-12
14 Drawing_After Provisional_29-08-2017.pdf 2017-08-29
15 Abstract_After Provisional_29-08-2017.pdf 2017-08-29
15 Description Complete_After Provisional_29-08-2017.pdf 2017-08-29
16 Claims_After Provisional_29-08-2017.pdf 2017-08-29
16 Correspondence by Applicant_Complete After Provisional_29-08-2017.pdf 2017-08-29
17 Correspondence by Applicant_Complete After Provisional_29-08-2017.pdf 2017-08-29
17 Claims_After Provisional_29-08-2017.pdf 2017-08-29
18 Abstract_After Provisional_29-08-2017.pdf 2017-08-29
18 Description Complete_After Provisional_29-08-2017.pdf 2017-08-29
19 abstract 201641029272 .jpg 2017-09-12
19 Drawing_After Provisional_29-08-2017.pdf 2017-08-29
20 Form18_Normal Request_22-04-2019.pdf 2019-04-22
20 Form1_After Provisional_29-08-2017.pdf 2017-08-29
21 Correspondence by Applicant_Form18_22-04-2019.pdf 2019-04-22
21 Form2 Title Page_Complete After Provisional_29-08-2017.pdf 2017-08-29
22 201641029272-FER.pdf 2020-05-21
22 Correspondence by Applicant_Form-1_10-10-2016.pdf 2016-10-10
23 201641029272-OTHERS [20-11-2020(online)].pdf 2020-11-20
23 Form1_After Filing_10-10-2016.pdf 2016-10-10
24 Abstract_As Filed_29-08-2016.pdf 2016-08-29
24 201641029272-FER_SER_REPLY [20-11-2020(online)].pdf 2020-11-20
25 Claims_As Filed_29-08-2016.pdf 2016-08-29
25 201641029272-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [20-11-2020(online)].pdf 2020-11-20
26 Correspondence by Applicant_As Filed_29-08-2016.pdf 2016-08-29
26 201641029272-CLAIMS [20-11-2020(online)].pdf 2020-11-20
27 Description Provisional_As Filed_29-08-2016.pdf 2016-08-29
27 201641029272-ABSTRACT [20-11-2020(online)].pdf 2020-11-20
28 Drawing_As Filed_29-08-2016.pdf 2016-08-29
28 201641029272-Correspondence_14-12-2021.pdf 2021-12-14
29 Form1_As Filed_29-08-2016.pdf 2016-08-29
29 201641029272-Correspondence_Update Email ID_30-06-2022.pdf 2022-06-30
30 Form2 Title Page_Provisional_29-08-2016.pdf 2016-08-29
30 201641029272-PatentCertificate28-10-2022.pdf 2022-10-28
31 201641029272-IntimationOfGrant28-10-2022.pdf 2022-10-28
31 Form3_As Filed_29-08-2016.pdf 2016-08-29
32 201641029272-RELEVANT DOCUMENTS [26-09-2023(online)].pdf 2023-09-26
32 Form5_As Filed_29-08-2016.pdf 2016-08-29

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