Active isothermal transport unit

Abstract

A temperature control apparatus is provided. The apparatus comprises a temperature control device; an exoskeleton structure to house the temperature control device; and insulation disposed between the temperature control device and the exoskeleton structure; wherein the temperature control device is structurally integrated with the exoskeleton structure to define a monocoque.

1 . Temperature control apparatus, comprising:
 a temperature control device;   an exoskeleton structure to house the temperature control device; and   insulation disposed between the temperature control device and the exoskeleton structure; wherein the temperature control device is structurally integrated with the exoskeleton structure to define a monocoque.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the exoskeleton structure comprises polypropylene. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the insulation comprises a polyurethane foam. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 3 , wherein the polyurethane foam comprises two parts. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 4 , wherein a first part comprises a foam density of 2 lb per sq. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 5 , wherein a first part comprises a foam density of 4 lb per sq. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 4 , wherein the first part at least partially encapsulates a receptacle of the temperature control device; the receptacle for receiving an object to be temperature controlled. 
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of  claim 5 , wherein the second part at least partially encapsulates a heat pump assembly of the temperature control device. 
     
     
         9 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the temperature control device comprises a single Peltier device. 
     
     
         10 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein the polyurethane foam is bonded to the polypropylene exoskeleton.