Vacuum storage apparatus with sliding drawers

摘要

Provided is a modular vacuum storage apparatus and method for storing, dispensing, preserving and shipping perishable items.

主权项

1. An apparatus for storing, preserving and dispensing perishable and degradable food and goods comprising:
a) a sealable storage unit for holding items; b) a vacuum pump operatively connected to said storage unit for creating a predetermined partial vacuum level within said storage unit and to then allow the pressure to increase within said storage unit and to ventilate or cool the interior of said storage unit after said partial vacuum is created; c) means for sealing and maintaining said partial vacuum within the storage unit; and a control panel constructed for controlling the vacuum pump to adjust a pressure within the storage unit according to the food items stored in the storage unit, wherein the pressure within the storage unit can be adjusted by the control panel to reach a preset pressure as one among a plurality of operational conditions of operation including a fruit operational condition of operation or a vegetable operational condition of operation.