High efficiency apparatus and method for cooling produce

Details High efficiency apparatus and method for cooling produce High efficiency apparatus and method for cooling produce

2005-11-14

2010-11-16

Ali, Mohammad M (Department: 3744)

Refrigeration

Processes

Treating an article

C062S378000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07832218

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for the efficient cooling of produce directed to the cooling of freshly picked produce in containers on pallets. The apparatus has a first opening for the entrance of stacks of containers to be moved through cooling enclosure. The stacks of containers are moved through to a first cooling area wherein the containers are exposed to cooling air provided in a first direction. The stacks of containers are then moved through to a second cooling area wherein the containers are exposed to cooling air in a second direction. Isolation of the containers and routing of the air flow is supplemented with air inflatable seals which abut the containers. A method for the efficient cooling of produce utilizing an apparatus as described.

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Translation of JP 8-313162 A to Iwata et al.

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