A multi-chamber container, the method for controlling temperature in the multi-chamber container and the use of the multi-chamber container

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing solutions for transporting blood products using drones lack the capability for independent multi-chamber temperature control, which is crucial for maintaining the integrity and efficacy of sensitive medical materials.

Innovation Solution

A multi-chamber container system designed for drone transport, featuring a single temperature control system that can independently regulate the temperature in each storage chamber through a system of perforated barriers and a separator, allowing for air circulation and heat exchange control.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If a single temperature control system is used in a multi-chamber container, then device complexity is reduced, but the ability to independently control temperature in each storage chamber deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetemperature control system complexityVSAvoidindependent temperature control in storage chambers
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSTemperature

Solution Approach 1:

The container is divided into multiple storage chambers separated by movable perforated barriers. Each chamber can be independently isolated or connected to the temperature control chamber, allowing selective temperature control for different blood product types while using a single centralized temperature control system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The perforated barriers between storage chambers and the temperature control chamber are made movable. This dynamic structure allows the system to switch between connected state (for cooling) and isolated state (for maintaining different temperatures), enabling independent temperature control in each chamber while using a single temperature control system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If perforated barriers are made movable to enable independent temperature control, then temperature control flexibility is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetemperature control flexibilityVSAvoidbarrier mechanism complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The barrier system is segmented into multiple movable perforated barriers, each controlling access between specific chambers. This modular approach allows independent control of each storage chamber's temperature while keeping the overall mechanism relatively simple through repeated use of the same barrier design.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The movable perforated barriers act as intermediaries between the temperature control chamber and storage chambers. They mediate the flow of cooled air and can be positioned to either allow or prevent cooling in specific chambers, providing flexible temperature control without complex mechanical systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Productivity

If air circulation is enabled between storage chambers and temperature control chamber, then cooling efficiency is improved, but temperature isolation between chambers deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecooling efficiencyVSAvoidtemperature isolation between chambers
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSTemperature

Solution Approach 1:

The perforated barriers are designed to be movable, allowing the system to dynamically switch between two states: connected state where air circulates freely for efficient cooling, and isolated state where chambers are sealed to maintain different temperatures. This dynamic control resolves the contradiction between cooling efficiency and temperature isolation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The barriers are designed as perforated structures that allow air circulation when connected, enabling efficient cooling. The perforations provide sufficient airflow for heat exchange while the movable nature allows complete isolation when needed, balancing cooling efficiency with temperature isolation requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #31Porous materials

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

This solution enables secure and efficient transportation of blood products and other medical materials by maintaining optimal temperature conditions in each chamber, thereby preserving their quality and efficacy.

Implementation Method 1

perforated barriers configured for being movable between a first position, in which the perforations in the barriers at least partially overlay one another and form through openings, allowing circulation of air between the storage chambers and the chamber with the temperature control system

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAir circulation: Convection

Implementation Method 2

allowing circulation of air between the storage chambers and the chamber with the temperature control system

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectHeat exchange: Conduction (thermal)

Data Source

PatentEP4549848A1A multi-chamber container, the method for controlling temperature in the multi-chamber container and the use of the multi-chamber container
Publication Date: 2025.05.07 MEDCOOL SP ZOO
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AI summary

The present invention relates to the Field of containers For storing and transporting products sensitive to environmental conditions by using unmanned aerial systems. More specifically, the invention relates to boost the performance of air transport by using multi-chamber containers with the possibility of independent temperature control inside each storage chamber. A multi-chamber container, especially For transporting medical materials with a drone, comprising a single temperature control system (1) and at least two storage chambers (2) For medical materials, characterized in that there are perforated barriers (3) between the storage chambers (2) and the chamber (4) with the temperature control system (1), said perforated barriers (3) configured For being movable between a First position, in which the perforations in the barriers (3) at least partially overlay one another and Form through openings, allowing circulation of air between the storage chambers (2) and the chamber (4) with the temperature control system (1) and a second position, in which the perforations in the barriers (3) miss one another, disabling circulation of air between the storage chambers (2) and the chamber (4) with the temperature control system (1).