Thermoelectrically air conditioned transit case

摘要

Systems and methods for cooling the contents within a portable case, such as a transit case, using a thermoelectric air conditioner. Thermoelectric air conditioners are used with, and mounted on or in, a transit case for maintaining a desired air temperature within the transit case. In one embodiment, the thermoelectric air conditioner can be incorporated, concealed within the housing and/or cover of the transit case. In this embodiment, the thermoelectric air conditioner is protected by the design of the case, the mounting arrangement, the shock-mounted frame, etc. Alternatively, the thermoelectric air conditioner is mounted partially internal and partially external to the transit case. In another embodiment, the thermoelectric air conditioner is mounted external to the transit case.

主权项

1. A thermoelectrically air conditioned transit case comprising:
a portable housing having a hot side and a cold side; an internal cavity in said housing for storing temperature sensitive equipment; at least one opening in said housing providing access to said internal cavity; a thermoelectric air conditioner in thermal communication with said internal cavity for controlling a temperature within said internal cavity; a cover for selectively covering and uncovering said thermoelectric air conditioner, wherein said cover covers said thermoelectric air conditioner when said cover is in a closed position during transit; and an extender piece disposed between said housing and said thermoelectric air conditioner, wherein said thermoelectric air conditioner is flush-mounted above said at least one opening in said housing and no portion of said thermoelectric air conditioner extends into said internal cavity of said housing.