Portable insulin and vaccine storage device

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a portable insulin and vaccine storage device. The portable insulin and vaccine storage device comprises of a storage unit to store insulin and vaccine; a Peltier module for heating or cooling the storage unit; a heat sink capable of working as a heat exchanger to maintain temperature of the Peltier module; a radiator and fan for maintaining temperature of the storage unit; a control unit for controlling functioning of the portable insulin and vaccine storage device; and a power supply unit for powering the portable insulin and vaccine storage device. The present disclosure provides a device designed to function under extreme weather conditions and being affordable, it is poised to bring about a positive change in the life of people afflicted with diabetes in South Asian countries and those who need to store insulin.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A portable insulin and vaccine storage device comprising:
 a storage unit to store insulin and vaccine;   a Peltier module for heating or cooling the storage unit;   a heat sink capable of working as a heat exchanger to maintain temperature of the Peltier module;   a radiator and fan for maintaining temperature of the storage unit;   a control unit for controlling functioning of the portable insulin and vaccine storage device; and   a power supply unit for powering the portable insulin and vaccine is storage device.   
     
     
         2 . The portable insulin and vaccine storage device of  claim 1 , wherein the storage unit is a thermally insulated double walled cylinder. 
     
     
         3 . The portable insulin and vaccine storage device of  claim 1 , wherein the storage unit comprises of a compartment to hold a cooling liquid/gel for transferring heat. 
     
     
         4 . The portable insulin and vaccine storage device of  claim 1 , wherein the heat sink is selected from a heat sink having heat pipes and fans or a liquid cooled heat sink. 
     
     
         5 . The portable insulin and vaccine storage device of  claim 1 , wherein the power supply unit is selected from a lead acid battery, a solar battery or a lithium-ion battery. 
     
     
         6 . The portable insulin and vaccine storage device of  claim 1 , wherein the storage unit is made using 3D printed components. 
     
     
         7 . The portable insulin and vaccine storage device of  claim 1 , wherein the Peltier module is capable of changing direction of flow of current for heating or cooling.