Patent ID: 6212901
Filing Date: 2001-04-10
Classification: B65D,F25D

Abstract:
A cooling assembly comprising:a structure having a cavity therein, said cavity having an insertion opening through said structure for insertion of a cold material and a transfer opening through said structure for transfer of heat into said cavity;a transfer element substantially blocking said transfer opening, having a cavity surface adjacent said cavity and an exterior surface substantially opposite to said cavity surface, such that said cold material will contact said transfer surface substantially on said cavity surface;an adjustable cover over said transfer surface for adjusting between an open position substantially uncovering said exterior surface and a closed position in which said exterior surface is at least partially covered by said adjustable cover, said adjustable cover then being adjacent said exterior surface when in said closed position, whereby a rate of heat transfer into said cavity is regulated; andan active ventilation valve for ventilation of said cold material or said transfer opening, whereby said rate of heat transfer is further regulated.