公开(公告)号：US20230074422A1

公开(公告)日：2023-03-09

申请号：US17902772

申请日：2022-09-02

Applicant: Viking Cold Solutions, Inc.

Inventor： Paul Robbins ,  Roger Ansted ,  James M. Bell, JR.

IPC: F25D11/00

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for bimodal refrigeration, which uses a combination of mechanical refrigeration and phase change material (PCM) cells to provide cooling for one or more units of storage, such as freezers, coolers, storage or display cases, open cases (without doors), closed cases (with doors), rack systems (with compressors located remotely), self-contained refrigeration systems (with embedded compressors), in an optimal and efficient manner. In some embodiments, the systems and methods employ intelligent controls which may monitor and receive input for system conditions, time of day, and other conditions, and turn on/off the mechanical refrigeration as appropriate to provide for efficient and cost-effective use of energy.

公开(公告)号：US20240219095A1

公开(公告)日：2024-07-04

申请号：US18604281

申请日：2024-03-13

Applicant: Viking Cold Solutions, Inc.

Inventor： Paul Robbins ,  Roger Ansted ,  James M. Bell, JR.

IPC: F25D11/00

CPC classification number: F25D11/006 ,  F25D2400/34

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for bimodal refrigeration, which uses a combination of mechanical refrigeration and phase change material (PCM) cells to provide cooling for one or more units of storage, such as freezers, coolers, storage or display cases, open cases (without doors), closed cases (with doors), rack systems (with compressors located remotely), self-contained refrigeration systems (with embedded compressors), in an optimal and efficient manner. In some embodiments, the systems and methods employ intelligent controls which may monitor and receive input for system conditions, time of day, and other conditions, and turn on/off the mechanical refrigeration as appropriate to provide for efficient and cost-effective use of energy.