HIGH EFFICIENCY BOLT-ON THERMAL INSULATING PANEL AND THERMALLY INSULATED SHIPPING CONTAINER EMPLOYING SUCH A THERMAL INSULATING PANEL

摘要

A bolt-on thermal insulation panel assembly, shipping container constructed from such thermal insulation panel assemblies, method of assembling and method of using to transport thermally labile goods. The thermal insulation panel assembly includes a solid vacuum insulation panel with a superimposed layer of rigid foam insulation having a plurality of mechanical fasteners secured to the layer of rigid foam insulation.

主权项

1. A bolt-on thermal insulation panel assembly having a transverse thickness, comprising:
(a) an integrated assembly including at least:
(i) a hermetically sealed, solid, vacuum insulation panel having transversely spaced first and second major surfaces, wherein the first major surface defines a perimeter, and(ii) a layer of rigid foam insulation superimposed upon the first major surface of the vacuum insulation panel, and (b) a plurality of mechanical fasteners secured to the layer of rigid foam insulation within a transverse projection of the perimeter of the vacuum insulation panel, wherein each mechanical fastener is aligned within a transverse bore in the layer of rigid foam insulation.