Segmented container with multiple temperature zones

Abstract

Delivering items to users by a delivery organization comprises a delivery container suitable to deliver multiple items that require storage at different temperatures for the duration of the delivery. The delivery container may be a cube or a rectangular prism constructed of an insulating material. The delivery organization may position a central panel in the delivery container to separate two compartments of the delivery container, each compartment to be cooled to a different temperature than the other. The delivery organization determines an appropriate coolant for each compartment based on heat transfer requirements of the compartment and positions the coolant in the bottom of each respective compartment. A panel is placed over each coolant and the items are placed in the appropriate compartments of the delivery container. A top panel is positioned on the delivery container to seal the delivery container.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD[0001]The present disclosure relates to improving the delivery of passively cooled products in segmented containers. The products in different segments of the container are maintained at different temperatures through the use of different coolants or amounts of coolant in each segment. The container will allow a shipper to deliver products that require different shipping temperatures to a user in a single container.BACKGROUND[0002]When shippers and other delivery companies ship products to users, the products often require cooling. For example, if a user orders dairy products from a grocery store for delivery, the products may require a container that maintains a temperature below a specified temperature to prevent spoilage. In some instances, certain products in an order require different amounts of cooling than other products. For example, an order from the grocery store may include dairy products that require a shipping temperature of 32-35 degrees F. and frozen it...

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Benefits of technology

This patent describes a delivery container for delivering items to users by a delivery organization. The container is suitable for delivering multiple items that require storage at different temperatures for the duration of the delivery. The container is made of insulating material and has a central panel to separate two segments, each for a different temperature. The delivery organization determines the appropriate coolant for each segment based on heat transfer requirements and positions the coolant in the bottom of each segment. The items are placed in the appropriate segments of the container, and a top panel is positioned to seal the container. This invention allows for efficient delivery of multiple items that require different temperatures for storage and preservation.

Problems solved by technology

When shippers and other delivery companies ship products to users, the products often require cooling.

Current applications for delivering products to a user do not allow differing cooled temperatures in the same delivery container.

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