APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED STORAGE

摘要

The apparatus and system for controlling the temperature of a plurality of separate storage compartments described herein has been made in consideration of the above problems. An exemplary embodiment of such an apparatus includes a centralized refrigeration system that circulates chilled air to these separate storage compartments and a number of heating units located within the apparatus housing but separate from the storage compartments for purposes of user convenience. It also includes a locking mechanism capable of securing food, beverages, and/or medicine stored in the apparatus against unauthorized access. Additional functionality, such as an Internet connection and sufficient instrumentation to allow the status of the storage compartments to be monitored, may also be included in such an embodiment.

主权项

1. An apparatus for temperature-controlled storage, comprising:
a housing; a plurality of separate storage compartments housed in the housing; at least one mechanism for providing refrigeration to at least one of the storage compartments in the plurality of storage compartments; at least one exterior door coupled to the housing through which the separate storage compartments can be accessed from outside; and at least one locking mechanism that limits access to the plurality of storage compartments.