Thermal storage system for a vehicle

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1998-08-24

2000-02-22

Bennett, Henry

Refrigeration

Using electrical or magnetic effect

Thermoelectric; e.g., peltier effect

62239, 220 6, 224483, 224275, 224929, 224543, F25B 2102

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060266465

ABSTRACT:
A thermal storage system providing a receptacle in a motor vehicle which can be used to keep refrigerated items cool or heated items hot during transportation of those items. The receptacle is removably mounted from the vehicle to facilitate carrying of the items to and from the vehicle. Additionally, the receptacle can be folded to reduce its size for storage within a cavity in the motor vehicle after passing the receptacle through an opening in a vehicle interior component. The receptacle has insulated walls which operate to keep the stored items either heated or cooled in passive operation. Active heating or cooling can be provided with a thermoelectric element.

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