Patent ID: 6239602
Filing Date: 2001-05-29
Classification: G01R,G05D

Abstract:
A temperature managing apparatus for simultaneously maintaining, at a predetermined temperature, objects to be temperature controlled, comprising:a plurality of containers each containing the object to be temperature controlled;a plurality of jackets provided in each of the containers for controlling the temperature of a corresponding one of the objects to be temperature controlled;a tank for storing a temperature control medium for the jackets, the tank including first and second storage areas partitioned by at least one movable partition;a first outlet pipe line and a first pump for transferring the temperature control medium from the first storage area to each jacket;a first return pipe line for transferring the temperature control medium from said each jacket to the second storage area;a third pipe line and a second pump for transferring the temperature control medium from the second storage area to the first storage area via a heat exchanger for adjusting the temperature control medium to a predetermined temperature;a thermometer for measuring a temperature of the temperature control medium in the second storage area; anda partition driving mechanism for moving the at least one partition on the basis of the temperature measured by the thermometer.