20240051372. REFRIGERATION MODULE IN A VEHICLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM simplified abstract (Rivian IP Holdings, LLC)

REFRIGERATION MODULE IN A VEHICLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Organization Name

Rivian IP Holdings, LLC

Inventor(s)

Daniel Geoffrey Walker of Brackley (GB)

Austin Keith Simpson of Huntington Beach CA (US)

William Thomas Wanstall of Huntington Beach CA (US)

Rachel Sarah Jewkes of Laguna Niguel CA (US)

Ruey-Khan Kenneth Tsang of Tustin CA (US)

Bar Sarig of Aliso Viejo CA (US)

Parmita Pradip Dalal of Dana Point CA (US)

Martyn Sweeney of Hemel Hempstead (GB)

Aaron B. Weast of Trabuco Canyon CA (US)

REFRIGERATION MODULE IN A VEHICLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240051372 titled 'REFRIGERATION MODULE IN A VEHICLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Simplified Explanation

The disclosed embodiments relate to a system for providing temperature control in a storage compartment of a vehicle. The vehicle includes a tunnel that extends from one side of the vehicle to the other, and a moveable refrigeration module is located within the tunnel. The refrigeration module includes a temperature-controlled storage unit that can open and close along a defined path. The module is powered by a shuttle that transfers power from a battery to the storage unit, allowing temperature control even when the vehicle is powered off. This system provides an efficient way to ensure prolonged temperature control for items stored in the storage unit.

• The system provides temperature control for a storage compartment in a vehicle.
• The vehicle includes a tunnel that extends from one side to the other.
• A moveable refrigeration module is located within the tunnel.
• The refrigeration module includes a temperature-controlled storage unit.
• The storage unit can open and close along a defined path.
• The module is powered by a shuttle that transfers power from a battery.
• Temperature control is provided even when the vehicle is powered off.
• The system ensures prolonged temperature control for items stored in the storage unit.

Potential Applications

• Transportation of perishable goods in vehicles.
• Delivery services requiring temperature-controlled storage compartments.
• Medical transport vehicles for storing temperature-sensitive medications or organs.

Problems Solved

• Ensures temperature control for items stored in a vehicle's storage compartment.
• Provides a space-efficient system for temperature control.
• Allows temperature control even when the vehicle is powered off.

Benefits

• Prolongs the freshness and quality of perishable goods during transportation.
• Enables safe storage and transport of temperature-sensitive items.
• Increases efficiency and reliability of delivery services.
• Ensures the integrity of temperature-sensitive medications or organs during transport.

Original Abstract Submitted

disclosed are embodiments for providing temperature control for to a temperature-controlled storage compartment in a tunnel of a vehicle. the tunnel extends from a first side of the vehicle, such as the passenger side, to a second side of the vehicle, such as the driver side. the vehicle also includes a refrigeration module that is moveable on a shuttle of the tunnel. the refrigeration module includes a temperature-controlled storage unit configured to open and close in accordance with a path defined by an accessibility assembly. the shuttle transfers power from a power source, such as a battery, to the temperature-controlled storage unit, for example, to provide temperature control even when the vehicle is powered off. accordingly, the refrigeration module provides a space-efficient system for ensuring prolonged temperature control of items stored in the temperature-controlled storage unit.