Integrated modular refrigeration system

Claim 2

An integrated quick freeze refrigeration system comprising a plurality of separate modular components operatively interconnected such that two or more modular components may be selectively integrated to provide systems of various configurations without changing the basic configuration of each individual modular component, said system including a frame on which said modular components are mounted, a first module removably connected to said frame and having at least one blower and cooling coil, an entrance and exit means is said first module whereby pneumatic fluid is urged to circulate about said cooling coil by the action of said blower, a third module removably connected to said frame in operative relation to said first module and comprising a refrigeration means including a refrigeration unit having at least one compressor-motor for lowering the temperature of a coolant circulated therethrough, said coolant from said refrigeration means being transported to said cooling coils of said first module whereby the temperature of said pneumatic fluid is lowered, said frame including duct means arranged thereon in intercommunicating relation between said exit means and an enclosed receiving area, whereby upon actuation of said third module, cooling will take place in said receiving area.

Claim 3

An integrated quick freeze refrigeration as in claim 1 further including a second module removably connected to said frame in operative relation to said first and third modules and comprising refrigeration coils, a freeze solution confined within said second module, circulating means for circulating said confined solution about said second module and over said refrigeration coils to cool said solution, unloading means operatively disposed within said second module whereby comestibles placed in said freeze solution are removed from said second module and transported to a remote station and means to operatively connect said first module to said second module such that coolant from said first module is transported to said refrigeration coils whereby the temperature of said freeze solution is lowered.

Claim 4

An integrated quick freeze refrigeration as in claim 1 further including a second module removably connected to said frame in operative relation to said first and third modules and comprising refrigeration coils, a freeze solution confined within said second module, circulating means for circulating said confined solution about said second module and over said refrigeration coils to cool said solution, unloading means operatively disposed within said second module whereby comestibles placed in said freeze solution are removed from said second module and transported to a remote station and means to operatively connect said first module to said second module such that coolant from said first module is transported to said refrigeration coils whereby the temperature of said freeze solution is lowered.

Claim 5

The quick freeze refrigeration system of claim 2 wherein said unloading means comprise an endless conveyer configured to protrude into and lift objects from said freeze solution.

Claim 6

The quick freeze refrigeration system of claim 2 wherein said unloading means comprise an endless conveyer configured to protrude into and lift objects from said freeze solution.

Claim 7

The quick freeze refrigeration system of claim 3 wherein said conveyor means may be turned on or off as desired.

Claim 8

The quick freeze refrigeration system of claim 3 wherein said conveyor means may be turned on or off as desired.

Claim 9

The quick freeze refrigeration system of claim 2 wherein said second module has grating means which are configured to stop the circulation of an object in said freeze solution but will allow said freeze solution to continue to circulate.

Claim 10

The quick freeze refrigeration system of claim 2 wherein said second module has grating means which are configured to stop the circulation of an object in said freeze solution but will allow said freeze solution to continue to circulate.

Claim 11

The quick freeze refrigeration system of claim 2 wherein the second module is provided with loading means configured to pass freezable objects into said second module.

Claim 12

The quick freeze refrigeration system of claim 2 wherein the second module is provided with loading means configured to pass freezable objects into said second module.

Claim 13

The quick freeze refrigeration system of claim 6 wherein said loading means comprise a hopper extending into said second module, said hopper including shutter means which can be opened and closed to retain said objects therein and said means further functioning to prevent said solution from spilling out of said second module.

Claim 14

The quick freeze refrigeration system of claim 6 wherein said loading means comprise a hopper extending into said second module, said hopper including shutter means which can be opened and closed to retain said objects therein and said means further functioning to prevent said solution from spilling out of said second module.

Claim 15

A quick freeze refrigeration sYstem of claim 2 wherein a module frame is provided which is configured to fit into a communicating wall between two separate areas and further adapted to hold said aforementioned modules in an assembled operational relationship whereby upon actuation of said refrigeration system cooling will take place in one of said separate areas.

Claim 16

A quick freeze refrigeration sYstem of claim 2 wherein a module frame is provided which is configured to fit into a communicating wall between two separate areas and further adapted to hold said aforementioned modules in an assembled operational relationship whereby upon actuation of said refrigeration system cooling will take place in one of said separate areas.

Claim 17

The quick freeze refrigeration system of claim 1 wherein said entrance and exit means comprise apertures in said first module whereby said blower can draw pneumatic fluid from a given area, circulate said fluid around said coils and expel said now colder fluid back into said given area.

Claim 18

The quick freeze refrigeration system of claim 1 wherein said entrance and exit means comprise apertures in said first module whereby said blower can draw pneumatic fluid from a given area, circulate said fluid around said coils and expel said now colder fluid back into said given area.

Claim 19

The quick freeze refrigeration system of claim 9 wherein said first module is provided with a third aperture communicating with a second, distinct area and, further said third aperture has an openable closure whereby when said third aperture is open ambient pneumatic fluid from said second area will enter said first module.

Claim 20

The quick freeze refrigeration system of claim 9 wherein said first module is provided with a third aperture communicating with a second, distinct area and, further said third aperture has an openable closure whereby when said third aperture is open ambient pneumatic fluid from said second area will enter said first module.

Claim 21

The quick freeze refrigeration system of claim 10 wherein when said openable closure is in the open position, said closure will close one of said other tow apertures whereby warmer ambient air will be drawn in to defrost said refrigeration system.

Claim 22

The quick freeze refrigeration system of claim 10 wherein when said openable closure is in the open position, said closure will close one of said other tow apertures whereby warmer ambient air will be drawn in to defrost said refrigeration system.

Claim 23

An integrated quick freeze refrigeration system comprising a frame on which modular components are mounted, a first module removably connected to said frame and including at least one blower and cooling coil, entrance and exit apertures in said first module whereby pneumatic fluid may be drawn through said entrance aperture by said blower, forced over said coils and out said exit aperture, a second module removably connected to said frame in operative relation to said first module and comprising refrigeration coils, a pump for circulating a freeze solution over said refrigeration coils, a motorized conveyor extending into said second module configured to convey frozen comestibles to a remote location, means to restrict said circulation of solid particles but allow the passage of said freeze solution, loading hopper on said second module whereby comestibles are loaded into said second module, and a third module removably connected to said frame in cooperative relation to said first and second modules and comprising at least one compressor motor therein for lowering the temperature of a coolant, pipe which operatively connects said first, second and third modules configured to transport said coolant between said modules whereby coolant from said third module will be passed through the respective cooling coil and refrigeration coil, said first and second module respectively and returned to said third module so that the temperature of the freeze solution contained in said second module and the pneumatic fluid of the first module will be lowered.

Claim 24

An integrated quick freeze refrigeration system comprising a frame on which modular components are mounted, a first module removably connected to said frame and including at least one blower and cooling coil, entrance and exit apertures in said first module whereby pneumatic fluid may be drawn through said entrance aperture by said blower, forced over said coils and out said exit aperture, a second module removably connected to said frame in operative relation to said first module and comprising refrigeration coils, a pump for circulating a freeze solution over said refrigeration coils, a motorized conveyor extending into said second module configured to convey frozen comestibles to a remote location, means to restrict said circulation of solid particles but allow the passage of said freeze solution, loading hopper on said second module whereby comestibles are loaded into said second module, and a third module removably connected to said frame in cooperative relation to said first and second modules and comprising at least one compressor motor therein for lowering the temperature of a coolant, pipe which operatively connects said first, second and third modules configured to transport said coolant between said modules whereby coolant from said third module will be passed through the respective cooling coil and refrigeration coil, said first and second module respectively and returned to said third module so that the temperature of the freeze solution contained in said second module and the pneumatic fluid of the first module will be lowered.

Claim 25

An integrated quick freeze refrigeration system comprising a frame on which modular components are mounted, a first module removably connected to said frame and including at least one blower and cooling coil, entrance and exit apertures in said first module whereby pneumatic fluid may be drawn through said entrance aperture by said blower, forced over said coils and out said exit aperture, a second module removably connected to said frame in operative relation to said first module and comprising refrigeration coils, a pump for circulating a freeze solution over said refrigeration coils, a motorized conveyor extending into said second module configured to convey frozen comestibles to a remote location, means to restrict said circulation of solid particles but allow the passage of said freeze solution, loading hopper on said second module whereby comestibles are loaded into said second module, and a third module removably connected to said frame in cooperative relation to said first and second modules and comprising at least one compressor motor therein for lowering the temperature of a coolant, pipe which operatively connects said first, second and third modules configured to transport said coolant between said modules whereby coolant from said third module will be passed through the respective cooling coil and refrigeration coil, said first and second module respectively and returned to said third module so that the temperature of the freeze solution contained in said second module and the pneumatic fluid of the first module will be lowered.

Claim 26

An integrated quick freeze refrigeration system comprising a frame on which modular components are mounted, a first module removably connected to said frame and including at least one blower and cooling coil, entrance and exit apertures in said first module whereby pneumatic fluid may be drawn through said entrance aperture by said blower, forced over said coils and out said exit aperture, a second module removably connected to said frame in operative relation to said first module and comprising refrigeration coils, a pump for circulating a freeze solution over said refrigeration coils, a motorized conveyor extending into said second module configured to convey frozen comestibles to a remote location, means to restrict said circulation of solid particles but allow the passage of said freeze solution, loading hopper on said second module whereby comestibles are loaded into said second module, and a third module removably connected to said frame in cooperative relation to said first and second modules and comprising at least one compressor motor therein for lowering the temperature of a coolant, pipe which operatively connects said first, second and third modules configured to transport said coolant between said modules whereby coolant from said third module will be passed through the respective cooling coil and refrigeration coil, said first and second module respectively and returned to said third module so that the temperature of the freeze solution contained in said second module and the pneumatic fluid of the first module will be lowered.