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公开(公告)号：US10012417B2
公开(公告)日：2018-07-03
申请号：US13888791
申请日：2013-05-07
申请人： Phononic, Inc.
CPC分类号： F25B21/04 , F25B21/02 , F25B2321/021 , F25B2321/0212 , F25B2321/023 , F25B2321/025 , F25B2700/2104 , Y02B30/66
摘要： A method of controlling a heat exchanger including thermoelectric coolers to maintain set point temperature of a chamber. The method includes receiving temperature data indicative of a temperature of the chamber and selectively controlling two or more subsets of thermoelectric coolers based on the temperature of the chamber. Selectively controlling the two or more subsets includes operating each thermoelectric cooler in a first subset at or near the point where the coefficient of performance is maximized (QCOPmax) by providing a current or voltage with amplitude corresponding to QCOPmax (ICOPmax, VCOPmax) when the temperature of the chamber is within a predefined steady state range including the set point temperature.
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公开(公告)号：US20220113068A1
公开(公告)日：2022-04-14
申请号：US17499199
申请日：2021-10-12
申请人： Phononic, Inc.
摘要： Systems and methods for modular power and access control for actively cooled containers are provided. In some embodiments, a mobile and/or stationary, modular, power system/dock for perishable storage/transport containers with active cooling functionality is provided to maintain a controlled internal temperature for extended periods. In some embodiments, this active cooling can include: thermoelectric (TEC), Stirling-cooler; and/or vapor compression. This can be in support of refrigerated or frozen cargos in (but not limited to) Cold chain, grocery (food), Pharma, Medical applications, or specialized customer requirements. The power system is useable with either mains, locally generated, and/or battery power. In some embodiments, the system includes a proximity sensor and/or switching system to control timing of power application and power removal to the food storage cooler to eliminate risk of arcing or shock.
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公开(公告)号：US10473345B2
公开(公告)日：2019-11-12
申请号：US15628066
申请日：2017-06-20
申请人： Phononic, Inc.
发明人： Jesse W. Edwards , Devon Newman , Erik P. Miller
IPC分类号： F25B21/02 , F24F5/00 , F24F1/0022 , F24F1/0059 , F24F12/00
摘要： A micro-climate control system includes a thermoelectric system integrated with a fan assembly. The thermoelectric system is operable to actively cool or heat air as the air passes through the fan assembly. The thermoelectric system includes a thermoelectric heat pump, a heat reject subsystem, and a heat accept subsystem. The fan assembly is operable to draw air from a space to be conditioned and output conditioned air passed through one of the heat reject subsystem and the heat accept subsystem to the space to be conditioned and output air passed through the other away from the space to be conditioned. In this way, the micro-climate control system may provide localized comfort, while allowing a larger climate control system to maintain a more efficient temperature set point. In this way, the overall energy consumption may be reduced while providing the same level of effective comfort.
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公开(公告)号：US12092377B2
公开(公告)日：2024-09-17
申请号：US17135420
申请日：2020-12-28
申请人： Phononic, Inc.
发明人： Jesse W. Edwards , Abhishek Yadav , Devon Newman , Austin J. Lewis , Simbarashe Nyika , Mattias Olsson , Edward Joseph Karwacki , Frank Holton
CPC分类号： F25B21/04 , B65D81/18 , B65D81/3813
摘要： Systems and methods for thermoelectric refrigerated/frozen product storage and transportation are provided. A cooler includes active thermoelectric cooling to maintain internal temperature within cold chain or customer requirements. The active cooler can be used for storage and transportation of refrigerated and frozen food stuffs, medical or biological products, etc. The active cooler maintains stable and uniform temperature control. A drop in module (e.g., removable/replaceable) can convert any insulated box to active cooling. This can be a commercial transport tote that provides high efficiency. The control logic can be enabled as an API to offer remote monitoring/control to utilize on board, wireless, and networked. A use profile can be customized, and a subscription software package can enable this. The solutions described herein can be used across the whole commercial spectrum and can be ready to integrate into large quantity fleet systems.
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公开(公告)号：US10741741B2
公开(公告)日：2020-08-11
申请号：US15628218
申请日：2017-06-20
申请人： Phononic, Inc.
发明人： Jesse W. Edwards , Devon Newman , Arthur Prejs , Alex R. Guichard , Jason D. Reed , Kevin Shawne Schneider , Brian Williams , Robert J. Therrien
摘要： A thermoelectric device with multiple headers and a method of manufacturing such a device are provided herein. In some embodiments, a thermoelectric device includes multiple thermoelectric legs, a cold header thermally attached to the thermoelectric legs, and a hot header thermally attached to the thermoelectric legs opposite the cold header. At least one of the cold header and the hot header includes at least one score line. According to some embodiments disclosed herein, this the thermal stress on the thermoelectric device can be greatly reduced or relieved by splitting the header into multiple pieces or by scoring the header by a depth X. This enables the use of larger thermoelectric devices and/or thermoelectric devices with an increased lifespan.
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公开(公告)号：US10520230B2
公开(公告)日：2019-12-31
申请号：US14486652
申请日：2014-09-15
申请人： Phononic, Inc.
发明人： Jesse W. Edwards , Paul B. McCain
摘要： At least one forced convection unit added to a passive heat transport system is operated during transient heat loading periods but not operated under steady state conditions for cooling and maintaining a set point temperature of a chamber or surface. Forced convection is selectively employed based on temperature data and/or set point temperature values. A reject heat transport system includes first and second reject heat sinks each coupled via main and crossover transport tubes to first and second reject heat exchangers, permitting both heat sinks to dissipate heat from first and second thermoelectric heat pumps regardless of whether the first, the second, or the first and second heat pumps are in operation.
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公开(公告)号：US12117253B2
公开(公告)日：2024-10-15
申请号：US17861830
申请日：2022-07-11
申请人： Phononic, Inc.
CPC分类号： F28F9/16 , F28F9/0246 , F28F2260/02
摘要： Systems and method for providing a micro-channel array are provided. In some embodiments, a micro-channel array includes a plurality of micro-channels having a first end and a second end; where at least one of the first end and the second end allows fluid connectivity between the plurality of micro-channels. In some embodiments, the micro-channel array includes external manifolding for fluid connectivity between the plurality of micro-channels. In some embodiments, the micro-channel array includes internal manifolding for fluid connectivity between the plurality of micro-channels. This may solve one of the largest causes of low yields and poor performance consistency in the production process while at the same time simplifying production and reducing production costs.
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公开(公告)号：US20240262640A1
公开(公告)日：2024-08-08
申请号：US18432616
申请日：2024-02-05
申请人： Phononic, Inc.
发明人： Dana Krug
CPC分类号： B65G67/20 , B65G2201/0235 , F25D11/003
摘要： Vertical cold chain temperature-controlled storage and methods of operating the same are provided. In some embodiments, a vertical cold chain temperature-controlled storage system includes: a vertical lift module which includes: a plurality of shelves; and at least one opening. One or more of the plurality of shelves includes a power subsystem for powering a tote. This might enable more efficient and more dynamic temperature control during storage.
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公开(公告)号：US20240262562A1
公开(公告)日：2024-08-08
申请号：US18432787
申请日：2024-02-05
申请人： Phononic, Inc.
CPC分类号： B65D1/26 , B65D1/42 , B65D21/0209 , B65D21/086 , B65D25/2841 , B65D81/263
摘要： A tote liner basket used in actively cooled totes is provided. In some embodiments, a tote liner used in actively cooled totes includes: a bottom of the tote liner; two or more sides of the tote liner; and two or more openings for increased airflow. In this way, the use of the tote is made easier while maintaining or improving the airflow in the tote.
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公开(公告)号：US20240158172A1
公开(公告)日：2024-05-16
申请号：US18507704
申请日：2023-11-13
申请人： Phononic, Inc.
发明人： Colin McAleenan
CPC分类号： B65G1/1373 , B65G1/065 , B65G2201/0258 , B65G2203/0266
摘要： Systems and methods for temperature driven dynamic order sequencing in order fulfillment are provided herein. In some embodiments, a method of controlling two or more actively cooled totes includes: determining a first ordering of the two or more actively cooled totes; determining that an alert condition occurred for an alerted tote of the two or more actively cooled totes; and determining a second ordering of the two or more actively cooled totes based on the alert condition where the alerted tote is in a different position in the ordering than in the first ordering. Dynamic tote arrangement can therefore ensure that customer orders are sequences appropriately based on the temperature warnings the totes provide, minimizing spoilage in the tote queue process.
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