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
Engineering 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
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.
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.
2Adaptability or versatility
If perforated barriers are made movable to enable independent temperature control, then temperature control flexibility is improved, but device complexity increases
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.
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.
3Productivity
If air circulation is enabled between storage chambers and temperature control chamber, then cooling efficiency is improved, but temperature isolation between chambers deteriorates
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.
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.
Applied Scientific Principles
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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
Implementation Method 2
allowing circulation of air between the storage chambers and the chamber with the temperature control system
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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).