Swappable Battery Pack Mounting for Refrigerated Containers
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional refrigeration systems in trailers or vehicles lack flexibility and require significant downtime for maintenance or replacement, and there is no adequate space or mounting solution for batteries, leading to inefficiencies in powering refrigeration units for temperature-sensitive cargo.
Innovation Solution
A swappable battery pack with temperature control software and remote management capabilities, allowing for quick deployment and replacement, ensuring optimal cooling performance and operational flexibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional refrigeration systems are integrated into trailers or vehicles, then cooling functionality is provided, but flexibility is reduced and significant downtime is required for maintenance or replacement
Solution Approach 1:
The refrigeration system is divided into separate modular components: a fixed refrigeration unit and a removable battery pack. This segmentation allows the battery pack to be independently replaced without affecting the refrigeration unit, thereby maintaining cooling functionality while significantly improving flexibility and reducing maintenance downtime.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from a static integrated design to a dynamic modular architecture where the battery pack can be easily attached and detached. This dynamic design enables quick replacement of power sources, enhancing system adaptability and reducing downtime while preserving reliable cooling operation.
2Reliability
If traditional refrigeration systems are integrated into trailers or vehicles, then cooling functionality is provided, but significant downtime is required for maintenance or replacement
Solution Approach 1:
By separating the power source (battery pack) from the refrigeration unit, the system enables independent replacement of the battery without disrupting refrigeration operations. This segmentation dramatically reduces maintenance downtime while ensuring continuous cooling functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The system is designed with pre-configured mounting attachments and connection interfaces that allow for rapid battery pack installation. The refrigeration unit is prepared in advance with compatible mounting points, enabling quick attachment of replacement battery packs and minimizing operational downtime.
3Use of energy by moving object
If batteries are used to power refrigeration units, then electrical power is provided, but adequate space and mounting solutions are lacking in existing refrigerated containers or vehicles
Solution Approach 1:
The battery pack is designed to utilize vertical space and attach to the interior walls or ceiling of the container, rather than occupying floor space. This dimensional approach allows effective use of three-dimensional space, providing adequate mounting solutions without compromising cargo area volume.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting attachments are designed with universal compatibility to fit various container types and configurations. The battery pack can be mounted in multiple locations (walls, ceiling, or side panels) depending on available space, making the solution adaptable to different space constraints while providing reliable electrical power.
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AI summary
The present disclosure relates to a swappable battery pack (1) for powering a refrigeration unit (16) of a refrigerated vehicle or cargo container (17), the swappable battery pack being configured for mounting inside the refrigerated container, comprising one or more batteries, and one or more mounting attachments (5, 7) arranged for attaching to the inside of the refrigerated container