Rapid Cooling Dock

摘要

A method of and apparatus for accelerating the cooling of a beverage can and/or ice tray utilizing at least one body that presents a density and thermal conductivity, defines a standard beverage can and/or ice tray receiving receptacle configured to form a minimum contact surface area of engagement with at least one can and/or tray, and preferably further defines a series of thru-holes, so as to promote accelerated cooling through conduction, convection with in a compartment.

主权项

1. A rapid cooling dock adapted for use within chilled air encased within a compartment, and for accelerating the cooling of a standard beverage can, wherein the air presents an average temperature, the can presents an outside surface area, and the can and the air cooperatively produce a first heat transfer rate from the can and to the air when the can is placed within the air, said dock comprising:
at least one body having a first surface, said first surface defining a receptacle, said receptacle being cooperatively configured with the can to present a contact surface area of engagement with at least 5 percent of the outside surface area of the can when the can is placed within the receptacle, said at least one body presenting a mass, density, and thermal conductivity operable to cause heat transfer from the can and to said at least one body at a second heat transfer rate greater than the first heat transfer rate when the can is placed within the receptacle and said at least one body is at the average temperature.