GB2493155A - Refrigeration module for converting a vehicle into a refrigerated vehicle - Google Patents
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Abstract
A refrigeration module 102 consists of two side walls, an end wall, a floor, a ceiling and a refrigeration unit 12; with at least one opening for access into the interior which aligns with the doors of a vehicle 100. The module may be constructed within the cargo space of a vehicle or installed, assembled, through the rear door 104 and secured using mounting points; it may also be removed and is of a weight so that it may be moved by one or two persons. The walls and floor are constructed from insulated panels. There are gaps between the vehicle and module walls which are closed using panels. The floors upper surface is a hard-wearing material with a layer of plywood between it and the insulated panel. There are removable internal partitions which provide separate compartments which have individual temperature control.
Description
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Refrigeration Module The present invention relates to a refrigeration module for a vehicle, in particular but not exclusively, a refrigeration module that is removably mountable within the body of a vehicle, and a vehicle comprising such a refrigeration module.
Currently, refrigerated vehicles, such as the type used for the delivery of perishable goods, comprise standard panel or box body vans or trucks that are converted such that the surfaces of their interior cargo space are lined or coated with an impermeable lining material to provide a generally seamless membrane. Commonly, the lining comprises a glass fibre reinforced plastics (GRP) material that is applied in liquid form to the interior surfaces of the vehicle cargo space. Alternatively, the linings may comprise a gel coating that is similarly applied to the interior of the vehicle cargo space. In each case, the lining is permanently adhered to the interior surfaces of the cargo space and is generally applied to a thickness of around 6mm.
The application and use of such linings in the conversion of such vehicles presents a number of drawbacks.
During application, the liquid GAP or gel coating materials release noxious fumes into the atmosphere which necessitates the use of breathing equipment to protect those persons applying the coating. In addition, the application and curing of such linings can take up to 80 to 90 man hours to complete which results in lead times of up to two weeks for the production of converted vehicles ready for sale or use.
Furthermore, as the linings are applied directly to a vehicle's waits, ceiling, and floor as a seamless membrane, in the event of damage to the exterior of the vehicle, for example in the event of a vehicle collision or other accident, any impact is directly transferred to the lining. If this impact is sufficient to damage or penebate the lining, or to cause the lining to detach from the vehicle, the integrity of the refrigerated compartment is compromisecL If repair following damage is possible, such repair work will be time consuming and costly as the vehicle is rendered out of service for the duration of the repair time.
Similarly, following a sericu accident after which the vehicle is no longer serviceable, the vehicle will be written-off, together with the attendant lining. In addition, where a vehicle has reached the end of its service life, specialist scrapping and/or decommissioning is required in order to remove and dispose of the GRP Lining material which will be destroyed during removal.
It is therefore an object of the present invention to alleviate the
disadvantages of the prior art.
Thus, according to one aspect of the present invention there is provided a refrigeration module adapted for use with a vehicle, the refrigeration module comprising first and second side wails, an end wall, a floor, a ceiling, a refrigeration unit and at least one opening for access into the interior of the refrigeration modu!e, wherein the refrigeration modtde is removably mountable within the interior cargo space of the vehicle. a
In one embodiment, the at least one opening is an aperture defined by the terminal ends of the side walls, ceifing and floor of the refrigeration module, i.e. the opening is a rear opening. Alternatively, the rear opening is provided in a second end wall which spans the terminal ends of the side S walls, ceiling and floor of the refrigeration module.
In one embodiment, the at least one opening is provided on one side wall.
i.e. the opening is a side opening.
In one embodiment, two or more openings are provided such that access to the refrigeration module may b via both the rear and the side(s) of the module.
In this way, the refrigeration module can comprise a rear door or doors which correspond to the rear door or doors of the vehicle in which it is installed. Similarly, the refrigeration module may also, or alternatively, be provided with a side door which corresponds to a side door (e.g. a sliding side door) of the vehicle in which it is installed, Conveniently, the refrigeration module is further provided with mounting means which are adapted to engage with cargo area mounting points provided in the vehicle in which it is installed and which enable the module to be securely anchored to said vehicle.
In one embodiment of the invention, thG refrigeration module is constructed remote from a vehicle into which it is subsequently installed, preferably through the rear opening of the vehicle.
In one embodiment of the invention, the refrigeration module is be constructed from within the interior cargo space of a vehicle, the side walls, floor, end wall or walls, and ceiling being assembled inside the interior cargo space of the vehicle.
Ideally, the side walls, end wafl or walls, and ceiling of the refrigeration module are constructed from one or more insulated panels or members.
Ideally, the floor ot the refrigeration module is also constructed from one or more insulated panels or members. Preferably, the floor is clad on its upper in use surface with a suitable hard-wearing material so that persons and cargo within the cargo area are provided with adthtional support.
Ideally, the one or more insulated panels or members of the refrigeration module floor are placed in contact with the floor of the vehicle, with a layer of plywood being placed between said insulated panel(s) or member(s) and the hard-wearing cladding material. Examples of such a suitab'e hard-wearing material would be steel or aluminium checker plate. Alternatively, the floor of the refrigeration module may dispense with the one or more insulated panels or members and comprise a suitable hard-wearing material only.
Conveniently, the or each insulated panels or members are separably removable from adjacent panels or members for repair or replacement.
Thus, the refrigeration module is repairable whereby individual panels or members can be replaced so that the integrity of the overall refrigeration module is not compromised.
Suitable insulated panels or members are well known in the art. One example of such a suitable insidated panel or member comprises an aluminium skinned polyurethane member having an exterior coating of a suitable wipe-dean material, Another example of a such a suitable insulated pane] or member comprises a rigid plastics skinned polyurethane member. Generally such panels or members have a thickness of 50mm.
Advantageously, when installed in a vehicle, the wails and/or ceiilng, S and/or doors of the refrigeration module are generally spaced apart from the waDs and roof of the vehicle body. In this way, impacts or damage to the vehicle walls is not transferred to the refrigeration module inside.
Convenientiy, the gaps or spaces that exist between the body of the vehicle and the walls, and/or ceiling, and/or the floor of the reffigeration module when installed in the vehicle, are boxed-in' or closed up with panels.
Conveniently, the refrigeration module can be readily removed from a vehicle and reinstalled, or be removed and installed in another vehicle, in this way, the refrigeration module provides a separable component which is interchangeable between vehicles. Similarly, the refrigeration module can be serviced or repaired remote from a vehicle so that the vehicle is made available for other use.
Furthermore, the refrigeration module can be find conlinued use after the service life of each vehicle in which it is installed has ended. This means, for example, when a eased vehicle is outside its warranty period, the investment of converting the vehicle to refrigeration use is not wasted as the refrigeration module can be removed and instailed in a replacement vehicle.
Advantageously, the refrigeration module is of a weight such that it may be installed in, or removed from, the Thterior cargo space of a vehicle by one or two persons.
Advantageously, the interior and/or exterior surfaces of the refrigeration module are provided with a suitable surface finish or sealing means to seal the joints between the side walls, end walls, ceiling and floor of the refrigeration module.
In a further aspect of the invention, the refrigeration module may be provided with one or more internal partitions which can be removably installed to provide separate interior compartments. Conveniently, this makes the refrigeration vehicle suitable for the simultaneous transport of both cooked and!or uncooked products. Similarly, the refrigeration module may be separately temperature controlled in each compartment.
In a further aspect of the invention, there is provided a vehicle comprising a refrigeration module further comprising first and second side walls, an end wall or walls, a floor, a ceiling, a refrigeration unit, and at least one opening for access into the interior of the module, wherein the module is removably mountable within the interior cargo space of the vehicle.
in a still further aspect of the invention, there is provided a method for converting a vehicle into a refrigerated vehicle for the transportation of chilled goods, the method comprising the steps of (I) constructing a refrigeration module comprising first and second side walls, an end wall or end wafls, a floor, a ceiling, a refrigeration unit, and at (east one opening for access into the interior of the module, (ii) installing said refrigeration module into the interior cargo space of the vehicle via the rear access doors of said vehide, and (iii) fastening the refrigeration module to the vehicle.
Embodiments of the present invention will now be described by way of example only and with reference to the accompanying drawings in which; Figure 1 is perspective view of an exemplary refrigeration module in accordance with the invention; Figure 2 is a schematic end elevation of a refrigeration module in accordance the Invention1 the end wall of the modue being shown having a rear door; Figure 3 ía a schematic side elevation of a refrigeration module in accordance with the invention, the side wall being provided with a door which is shown in an open configuration; Figure 4 is a schematic side elevation of a vehicle comprising a refrigeration module in accordance with the invention; Figure 5 shows the interior of an exemplary refrigeration module in accordance with the invention, the refrigeration module shown in use; Figure 8 shows the rear of an exemplary refrigeration module in accordance with the invention, the refrigeration module shown installed in a vehicle; and Figure 7 shows the side of an exemplary refrigeration module in accordance with the invention, the refrigeration module shown installed in 26 a vehicle.
Referring to the drawnigs, Figure 1 shows a refrigeration module 2 comprising first and second side walls 3, 4, an end wall 6, a floor 8, a ceiling 10, a refrigeration unit 12 and at least one opening 61a, 62 for a access to the interior of the module, wherein the module is removably mountable within the interior cargo space of a vehicle.
It is envisaged that refrigeration module 2 may have various access configurations. For example, in one embodiment, the at least one opening is an aperture 6Th defined by the terminal ends of the side walls 3. 4. floor 8 and ceiling 10, Le. the opening is a rear opening. Alternatively. it is possible that the rear opening is provided in a second end wail Gib (Figure 6) which spans the terminal ends nf the side walls 3, 4, floor 8 and ceDing 10.
Alternatively, the at least one opening 62 is provided in one side wall, i.e. the opening is a side opening.
Still aftematively, two or more openings 61, 62 are provided such that access h the refrigeration module may be via both the rear and the side(s) of the module.
In this way refrigeration module 2 may comprise a rear door or doors 64 (Figures 2 and 6) which correspond to the rear door or doors 101 (Figure 6) of the vehicle in which it is installed. Similarly, the refrigeration module may also, or alternatively, be provided with a side door 66 (Figures 3, 4 and 7) which corresponds to a side door 102 (e.g. a sliding side door) of the vehicle in which it is installed as shown in Figures 4 and 7.
Refrigeration module 2 is further provided with mounting means (not shown) which are adapted to engage with cargo area mounting points (not shown) provided in the vehicle 100 into which it is installed and which enable refrigeration module 2 to be securely anchored to said vehicle.
Refrigeration module 2 is also provided with lighting fixtures 13 (Figures 2, 4 and 5) and electrical power connection means (not shown) so that power for the lighting and/or refrigeration unit 12 can be sourced externally, for example when while the vehicle is stopped.
In one embodiment of the invention, the refrigeration module can be constructed remote from a vehicle 100 in which it l subsequently installed, preferably through the rear opening 104 of a vehicle 100 (Figures 4 and 6).
In one embodiment of the invention, the refrigeration module can be constructed from within the inteior cargo space of a vehicle, the side wafis 3, 4, floorS, end wall or walls, 6, 61b, ceiling 10 being assembled substantially inside the interior cargo space of the vehicle.
The side wafls 3, 4, floorS, end wall or end waDs 6, Bib, and ceiling 10 of the refrigeration module are constructed from one or more insulated panels or members. As shown in Figure 5, side waIls 3, 4 are shown constructed from a plurality of panels that are fastened together. The or each insulated panels or members are separably removable from adjacent panels or members for repafr or replacement, Thus, the refrigeration module is repairable whereby indMdual panels or members can be replaced so that the integrity of the refrigeration module is not compromised. Construction of the refrigeration module is therefore simple and quick and avoids the use of hazardous materials such as liquid GRP materials.
Suitable insulated panels or members are weD known in the art. One example of such a suitable insulated panel or member comprises an aluminium skinned polyurethane member having sri exterior coating of a suitable wipe-clean material. Another example of a such a suitable insulated panel or member comprises a rigid plastics skinned polyurethane member. Generally such panels or members have a thickness of 50mm.
As shown in Figures 5 and 6, floor 8 is provided on its upper in use surface with a hard-wearing material 81 so that persons and cargo within the cargo area are provided with additional support. As shown in Figures 5 and 6, such a har&wearing material 81 may also comprise formations on its surface to aid grip. Examples of such a suitable material would be steel or aluminium checker plate. In a preferred arrangement, the one or more insulated panels or members of the refrigeration module floor are placed in contact with the floor of the vehicle, with a layer of plywood (not shown in the Figures) being placed between said insulated panel(s) or member(s) and the hard-wearing material 81, Alternatively, The floor of the refrigeration module may dispense with the one or more insulated panels or members and comprise a suitable hard-wearing material only.
Doors 64, 66 provided on the refrigeration module are also constructed from such suitabte insufated panels or members.
In use, the refrigeration unit 12 is in communication with an air intake or heat exchanger that is provided 105 on the roof of the vehicle 100.
The refrigeration module can be readily removed from a vehicle and reinstalled, or can be removed and Instafled in another vehicle. In this way, the refrigeration module provides a separable component which is 3t) interchangeable between vehicles. Similarly, the refrigeration module can be senñced or repaired remote from a vehicle so that the vehicle is made available for other use.
Similarly, the refrigeration module can be find continued use alter the service life of each vehicle in which it is installed has ended. This means, for example: when a leased vehicle is outside Its warranty period, the investment of converting the vehicle to refrigeration use is not wasted as the refrigeraUon module can be removed and instafled in a replacement vehicle.
The refrigeration module is cia weight such that it may be installed in, or removed from, the interior cargo space of the vehicle by one or two persons.
The interior and/or exterior surfaces of The refrigeration module are provided with a suitable surface finish or sealing means which seals joints between the side walls, end wall or walls, ceiling and floor. For example, as shown in Figure 5, such sealing means may comprise one or more strips of suitable sealing material 9 along the adjoining edges of the wall and celUng panels or members, As shown in Figures 5 and 6, sealing means may be is provided between the floor and walls by the upturned edges 82 of the cladding material 81 provided on the floor and which overlaps the lower edges of the walls 3,4 and e.
When installed in a vehicle 100, the walls, and/or ceiling, and/or doors of the refrigeration module are generally spaced apart from the walls and roof of the vehicle body. In this way, impacts or damage to the vehicle walls is not transferred to the refrigeration module inside. As shown in Figures 2, 6 and 7, the gaps or spaces that exist between the body of the vehicle 100 and the walls, andtor ceiling, and/or the floor of the refrigeration module when histalled in the vehicle, are boxed-in' or closed up with panels 106. As shown in Figures 2, 6 and 7, suitable panelling may comprise the same hard-wearing material 51 used on the vehicle floor and as described above with reference to Figures 5 and 8.
In a further aspect of the invention, the refrigeration module may be provided with one or more separate internal partitions (not shown) which can be removably instaUed to provide compartments within the refrigeration module. Conveniently, this makes the refrigeration vehicle to be suitable for the simultaneous transport of both cooked and/or uncooked products. Similarly, the refrigeration may be separately temperature controlled in each compartment.
In a further aspect of the invention, there is provided a vehicle 100 comprising a refdgeration module 2 having first and second side walls 3, 4, an end waR 6 or end walls Bib, a floor 8, a ceiling 10, a refrigeration unit 12 and at least one opening 61a, 62 for access into the interior of the module, wherein the module is removabiy mountable within the interior cargo space of a vehicle.
In a still further aspect of the invention there is provided a method for converting a vehicle 100 into a refrigerated vehicle for the transportation of chilled goods, the method comprising the steps of (i) constructing a refrigeration module having an end wafl 6 or end walls Sib, a floor 8, a ceiling 10, a refrigeration unit 12 and at least one opening 61a, 62 for access into the interior of the module, (if) installing said refrigeration module into the interior cargo space of the vehic!e via the rear access doors of said vehicle, and (iii) fastening the refrigeration module to the vehicle.
Various modificalions and variations to the described embodiments of the invention will be apparent lo those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the invention. Although the invention has been described in connection with specific preferred embodiments, it should be understood S that the invention as claimed should not be undthy limited to such specific embodiments,
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- <claim-text>Claims 1. A refrigeration module adapted for use with a vehicle, the refrigeration module comprising first and second side walls, an end wall, a floor, a ceiling, a refrigeration unit and at least one opening for access into the interior of the refrigeration module, wherein the refrigeration module is removably mountable within the interior cargo space of the vehicle.</claim-text> <claim-text>2. A refrigeration module as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one opening is an aperture defined by the terminal ends of the side walls, ceiling and floor of the refrigeration module. r</claim-text> <claim-text>3. A refrigeration module as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one C opening is provided in a second end wall which spans the terminal ends of the side walls, ceiling and floor of the refrigeration module.</claim-text> <claim-text>4. A refrigeration module as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one opening is provided on one side wall.</claim-text> <claim-text>5. A refrigeration module as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein two or more openings are provided such that access to the refrigeration module may be via both the rear and the side(s) of the module.</claim-text> <claim-text>6. A refrigeration module as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein a door of the refrigeration module corresponds with a door of the vehicle in which it is installed.</claim-text> <claim-text>7. A refrigeration module as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the refrigeration module is further provided with mounting means which are adapted to engage with cargo area mounting points provided in the vehicle in which it is installed and which enable the module to be securely anchored to said vehicle.</claim-text> <claim-text>8. A refrigeration module as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the refrigeration module is constructed remote from a vehicle into which it is subsequently installed.</claim-text> <claim-text>9. A refrigeration module as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the refrigeration module is constructed from within the interior cargo space of a vehicle, the side walls, floor, end wall or walls, and ceiling being assembled inside the interior cargo space of the vehicle.</claim-text> <claim-text>10. A refrigeration module as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the side walls, end wall or walls, and ceiling of the refrigeration module are constructed from one or more insulated panels or members. C?)</claim-text> <claim-text>0 11. A refrigeration module as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the floor of the refrigeration module is constructed from one or more insulated panels or members.</claim-text> <claim-text>12. A refrigeration module as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the floor is clad on its upper in use surface with a suitable hard-wearing material so that persons and cargo within the cargo space of the vehicle are provided with additional support.</claim-text> <claim-text>13. A refrigeration module as claimed in claim 12, wherein the one or more insulated panels or members of the refrigeration module floor are placed in contact with the floor of the vehicle, with a layer of plywood being placed between said insulated panel(s) or member(s) and the hard-wearing cladding material.</claim-text> <claim-text>14. A refrigeration module as claimed in any one of claims lOto 13, wherein the or each insulated panels or members are separably removable from adjacent panels or members for repair or replacement.</claim-text> <claim-text>15. A refrigeration module as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the floor of the refrigeration module comprises a suitable hard-wearing material only 16. A refrigeration module as claimed in any preceding claim, when installed in a vehicle, the walls and/or ceiling, and/or doors of the refrigeration module are generally spaced apart from the walls and roof of the vehicle body.17. A refrigeration module as claimed in claim 16, wherein the gaps or spaces that exist between the body of the vehicle and the walls, and/or ceiling, and/or the floor of the refrigeration module when installed in the C') vehicle, are boxed-in' or closed up with panels.18. A refrigeration module as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the refrigeration module is of a weight such that it may be installed in, or removed from, the interior cargo space of a vehicle by one or two persons.19. A refrigeration module as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the interior and/or exterior surfaces of the refrigeration module are provided with a surface finish or sealing means to seal the joints between the side walls, end walls, ceiling and floor of the refrigeration module.20. A refrigeration module as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the refrigeration module is provided with one or more removable internal partitions which provide separate interior compartments.21. A refrigeration module as claimed in claim 20, wherein each compartment is separately temperature controlled.22. A vehicle comprising a refrigeration module as claimed in any preceding claim.23. A method for converting a vehicle into a refrigerated vehicle for the transportation of chilled goods, the method comprising the steps of: (i) constructing a refrigeration module comprising first and second side walls, an end wall or end walls, a floor, a ceiling, a refrigeration unit, and at least one opening for access into the interior of the module; (ii) installing said refrigeration module into the interior cargo space of the vehicle via the rear access doors of said vehicle; and (iii) fastening the refrigeration module to the vehicle. (4 r C?)</claim-text>
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