Portable Electric Cooler

Abstract

A portable electric cooler for providing ice-free refrigeration of items is disclosed. The cooler includes an insulated, durable body with rotatable wheels at the base thereof for maneuverability on different surfaces. The cooler has at least one solar panel for converting solar energy into electric power. A refrigeration area is adapted to provide cooling to items and is accessible via a hinged lid. The refrigeration area can provide 48 hours of refrigeration without ice or outlet power supply. A long pivoting handle is disposed for easy transportation, a plurality of LEDs provides visibility and aesthetic appeal, and at least one accessory plug is included for providing electric power to accessories. An internal rechargeable battery provides electric power to the cooler and connected accessories. The cooler is equipped with a temperature control module, a voltage regulator, and an integrated Bluetooth speaker for audio entertainment.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A portable electric cooler comprising:
 an insulated cooler body having a first side wall, a second side wall, a front wall, a rear wall, a bottom wall, and a top surface;   a plurality of wheels;   a refrigeration area;   a temperature controller;   a voltage regulator; and   a refrigeration unit;   wherein each wheel of said plurality of wheels mounted to a corner of said bottom wall of said insulated cooler body;   wherein said refrigeration area surrounded by said insulated cooler body;   wherein said top surface having a hinged lid and a solar panel for absorbing solar energy and converting the solar energy into electric power;   wherein said electric power supplies power to said refrigeration unit of said portable electric cooler; and   further wherein said refrigeration unit provides cooling to said refrigeration area.   
     
     
         2 . The portable electric cooler of  claim 1 , wherein said hinged lid pivotally attached to a top edge of said second side wall. 
     
     
         3 . The portable electric cooler of  claim 2 , wherein said rear wall having a pivoting handle securable in a rigidly fixed position to push or pull said insulated cooler body. 
     
     
         4 . The portable electric cooler of  claim 3 , wherein said front wall having a handle for pulling said insulated cooler body. 
     
     
         5 . The portable electric cooler of  claim 4 , wherein said each wheel is rotatable in 360 degrees. 
     
     
         6 . The portable electric cooler of  claim 5 , wherein at least one of said first side wall and said second side wall having a plurality of LEDs for providing illumination to said refrigeration area. 
     
     
         7 . The portable electric cooler of  claim 6 , wherein said first side wall having a light control button for activating and deactivating said plurality of LEDs. 
     
     
         8 . The portable electric cooler of  claim 7 , wherein said first side wall having a power button for activating and deactivating said refrigeration unit. 
     
     
         9 . The portable electric cooler of  claim 8 , wherein said temperature controller movable in a first direction for increasing a temperature setting and movable in a second direction for decreasing the temperature setting of said refrigeration unit. 
     
     
         10 . A portable electric cooler comprising:
 an insulated cooler body having a first side wall, a second side wall, a front wall, a rear wall, a bottom wall, and a top surface;   a refrigeration area;   a temperature controller;   a voltage regulator;   a refrigeration unit; and   a child power lock;   wherein said refrigeration area surrounded by said insulated cooler body;   wherein said top surface having a hinged lid and a solar panel for absorbing solar energy and converting the solar energy into electric power;   wherein said electric power supplies power to said refrigeration unit of said portable electric cooler;   wherein said refrigeration unit provides cooling to said refrigeration area; and   further wherein said child power lock having a selective actuation for preventing opening of said hinged lid.   
     
     
         11 . The portable electric cooler of  claim 10  further comprising a cover lift button for autonomously lifting said hinged lid from a closed position to an open position for accessing said refrigeration area. 
     
     
         12 . The portable electric cooler of  claim 11 , wherein said rear wall having a pivoting handle securable in a rigidly fixed position to push or pull said insulated cooler body. 
     
     
         13 . The portable electric cooler of  claim 12 , wherein said front wall having a handle for pulling said insulated cooler body. 
     
     
         14 . The portable electric cooler of  claim 13 , wherein said each wheel is rotatable in 360 degrees. 
     
     
         15 . The portable electric cooler of  claim 14 , wherein at least one of said first side wall and said second side wall having a plurality of LEDs for providing illumination to said refrigeration area. 
     
     
         16 . The portable electric cooler of  claim 10  further comprising a Bluetooth speaker embedded in at least one wall of said insulated cooler body for coupling to an external audio source for receiving and playing audio. 
     
     
         17 . The portable electric cooler of  claim 16 , wherein at least one wall of said insulated cooler body having a power button for activating and deactivating said refrigeration unit. 
     
     
         18 . The portable electric cooler of  claim 17 , wherein said temperature controller movable in a first direction for increasing a temperature setting and movable in a second direction for decreasing the temperature setting of said refrigeration unit. 
     
     
         19 . A portable electric cooler comprising:
 an insulated cooler body having a first side wall, a second side wall, a front wall, a rear wall, a bottom wall, and a top surface;   a refrigeration area;   a temperature controller;   a voltage regulator;   a refrigeration unit; and   a plurality of accessory plugs;   wherein said refrigeration area surrounded by said insulated cooler body;   wherein said top surface having a hinged lid and a solar panel for absorbing solar energy and converting the solar energy into electric power;   wherein said electric power supplies power to said refrigeration unit of said portable electric cooler;   wherein said refrigeration unit provides cooling to said refrigeration area; and   further wherein said plurality of accessory plugs disposed in said insulated cooler body for providing electric power to one or more connected accessories.   
     
     
         20 . The portable electric cooler of  claim 19  further comprising a rechargeable battery, wherein said rechargeable battery connected to a cord and a charging plug for plugging into an electric supply.