A system is disclosed for conducting energy from a refrigeration trailer to a truck for controlling temperature in the truck. The system comprises a refrigeration unit coupled to the trailer for cooling a first chamber of the trailer. The refrigeration unit has a first heat exchanger configured to cool a fluid. A second heat exchanger is disposed in a second chamber and is in fluid communication with the first heat exchanger in a coolant loop. An air moving device in the second chamber is operable to convey cold air from about the second heat exchanger to cool the second chamber (e.g., a truck cabin). A heater can provide heat for conveying into the second chamber. A power source in the refrigeration unit can power the air moving device and the heater, and other electronic devices associated with the truck. Associated methods are provided.
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM FOR TRACTOR TRAILERS
2017-08-17
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
IPC: | B60H ARRANGEMENTS OR ADAPTATIONS OF HEATING, COOLING, VENTILATING, OR OTHER AIR-TREATING DEVICES SPECIALLY FOR PASSENGER OR GOODS SPACES OF VEHICLES , Anordnung oder Einbau der Heizung, Kühlung, Lüftung oder anderer Luftbehandlungsvorrichtungen für die Fahrzeugräume für Reisende oder Fracht |