Title of Invention	"A NON-CONVENTIONAL ENERGY BASED UNDERGROUND STORAGE DEVICE FOR MODERATING COLD CONDITIONS AT HIGH ALTITUDE FOR PRESERVATION OF FRESH VEGETABLES"
Abstract	The invention relates to a non-conventional energy based underground storage device for moderating cold conditions at high altitude for preservation of fresh vegetables, the device comprising: a pit having a length (L), a breath (B), and a height (H) arranged below the ground level (1), the pit having masanory side walls (8) projected upwardly from an earthen base (10) of the pit forming thereby a top-open covered space, a door (4) having a height (h3) acting as one of the side walls (8) and additionally serving as an ingress and egress facility for the covered space; a roof structure (9) disposed above the side walls (8), the roof structure (9) being provided at a gap (hi) below the ground level (1), a plurality of bailies (6) disposed on the earthen base (10), fresh vegetables filled in bags being stored columns and rows thereupon having gaps therebetween; the bags containing fresh vegetables being arranged in the storage device maintaining a gap (h2) from the roof structure (9), the inside temperature moderation being achieved by the absorption of solar radiation during the day and the emission at the night by the earthen floor (10), the device features being configured to establish the following relationships: (i). L = B (ii). hi - 1/5 H (Hi). h2 = h1 and (iv). h3 - %H

Title of Invention

"A NON-CONVENTIONAL ENERGY BASED UNDERGROUND STORAGE DEVICE FOR MODERATING COLD CONDITIONS AT HIGH ALTITUDE FOR PRESERVATION OF FRESH VEGETABLES"

Abstract

The invention relates to a non-conventional energy based underground storage device for moderating cold conditions at high altitude for preservation of fresh vegetables, the device comprising: a pit having a length (L), a breath (B), and a height (H) arranged below the ground level (1), the pit having masanory side walls (8) projected upwardly from an earthen base (10) of the pit forming thereby a top-open covered space, a door (4) having a height (h3) acting as one of the side walls (8) and additionally serving as an ingress and egress facility for the covered space; a roof structure (9) disposed above the side walls (8), the roof structure (9) being provided at a gap (hi) below the ground level (1), a plurality of bailies (6) disposed on the earthen base (10), fresh vegetables filled in bags being stored columns and rows thereupon having gaps therebetween; the bags containing fresh vegetables being arranged in the storage device maintaining a gap (h2) from the roof structure (9), the inside temperature moderation being achieved by the absorption of solar radiation during the day and the emission at the night by the earthen floor (10), the device features being configured to establish the following relationships: (i). L = B (ii). hi - 1/5 H (Hi). h2 = h1 and (iv). h3 - %H

Full Text	FIELD OF INVENTION The present invention relates to a non Convertional energy based underground stroge device for model rating cold condition at high attitude for perentation of fresh vegetable undergroundstructure for moderating extreme cold conditions at . , high—altitude for applications such as commercial storage of fresh vegetables like potattoes pumpkins, carrots, radish, turnip, beet root etc. PRIOR ART Tubers have been the main source of nutrition for the people of high altitude cold arid climates. The people residing at high altitudes remain cutoff for long durations at a stretch and therefore have no access to farm, sea and products of the temperate zone. Some of the regions of these extreme cold arid zones like Ladakh, situated at 8000 to 14000 ft above M.S.L., in India, have to depend on stored foods during the cold period. During winter, the temperature, in habitable o areas of Ladakh drops to, as low as {—) 30 C, while elsewhere in Ladakh the temperature are even lower. The traditional storage of vegetables at high altitudes is generally by keeping them in a pit of suitable depth and covering them with dry earth. One of the disadvantages of using the above method is that it is not feasible at commercial levels. Another disadvantage of the using the above method is that pit once opened has to be evacuated completely due to cold injuries causing wrinkled skin and other freeze related damage. Still another disadvantage of the using the above method is that due to the heat of fermentation getting trapped, the lower layers of vegetables get spoiled early and become unsuitable for human consumption. Yet another disadvantage of the using the above method is that only a few vegetables like potatoes, radish and carrot can be stored for a limited period (using from Dec to Feb each year). Another method of storage of tuber seed at these places is by digging a pit on a steep slope and there—after covering the seed with gravel and earth, to avoid snow, sleet and precipitation, from seeping into this space. One of the disadvantages of the using the above method is that the lower placed tuber mass gets crushed due to excessive loading. Another disadvantage of the using the above method is that. to avoid the above cited drawback, number of smaller size pits are dug at regular space. The refilling these several pits during sowing season causes 1abour over head. Still another method of storage of potato in high altitude areas where the duration of winter conditions is limited to 2—3 months, is that the seeds are stored in pits which are lined with dry leaves and covered with straw until they sprout. One of the disadvantage of the using th« above method is that the seeds may not germinate in regular order and the crop thereafter may mature at different periods causing hardship while harvesting. According to yet another method of storage known in the art, as per US Patent 4,423,680, involves subjecting of the organic matter to gradual decompression and cooling to freezing or sub—freezing temperature. In this method biological activity of the organic matter is suspended during storage, retaining cell structure which returns to fully normal condition on reconstitution. One of the disadvantage of using the above method is the high cost of installation of decompression apparatus. Another disadvantage of using the above method is that the adoption of the technique is difficult for the generally illiterate people residing at high altitudes like Ladakh in India. Still another disadvantage of using the above method is that not all the tuber products return to their original shine and flavour on reconstitution. Further disadvantage of using the above method is that this method is not cost-effective for low valve organic mass. Yet further disadvantage of using the above method is that the cellular structure of the tissue may require an additional process of thawing for return and regaining original appearance and consistency. OBJECTS OF PRESENT INVENTION The primary object of the present invention is to provide an underground structure for moderating of extreme cold conditions at high altitudes for storage of fresh vegetables such as tubers, onions, pumpkins, carrots, radish, turnip and beet root. Still another object of the present invention is to provide an underground structure which is cost effective for moderating of extreme cold conditions at high a11 i tudes- Further object of the present invention is to provide an underground structure for moderating of extreme cold conditions at high altitudes, which can be constructed with the raw material generally available at high altitudes. Still further object of the present invention is to provide an underground structure for moderating of extreme cold conditions at high altitudes which can preserve fresh vegetables over 6 months, without causing any damage to the stored organic matter. Vet further object of the present invention is to provide an underground structure for moderating of extreme cold conditions at high altitudes for storage of organic. matter for long duration of over 6 months without loss of capacity to germinate. Yet further object of the present invention is to provide an underground structure for moderating of extreme cold conditions at high altitudes, for storage of organic matter/seeds which is cost—effective and can be easily adopted by local population at high altitudes. Even further object of the present invention to provide an underground structure which keeps the cellular suitable for mammal use during the entire period of stor age. DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION According to this invention, there is provided a non-conventional energy based underground storage device for moderating cold conditions at high altitude for preservation of fresh vegetables, the device comprising: a pit having a length (L), a breath (B), and a height (H) arranged below the ground level, the pit having masanory side walls projected upwardly from an earthen base of the pit forming thereby a top-open covered space, a door having a height acting as one of the side walls and additionally serving as an ingress and egress facility for the covered space; a roof structure disposed above the side walls, the roof structure being provided at a gap below the ground level, a plurality of bailies disposed on the earthen base, fresh vegetables filled in bags being stored columns and rows thereupon having gaps therebetween; the bags containing fresh vegetables being arranged in the storage device maintaining a gap from the roof structure, the inside temperature moderation being achieved by the absorption of solar radiation during the day and the emission at the night by the earthen floor, the device features being configured to establish the following relationships9(Table Removed) DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES An embodiment of present Invention will now be illustrated with reference to accompanying drawing, which is intended to illustrate the construction of the apparatus but the invention is not intended to be limited to the construction shown in the drawing but also comprises of modifications or equivalents, within the scope of the disclosures herein. In the accompanying drawing: Fig.l: shows the structure of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS Referring to Fig.l, the structure of the present invention comprises of rectangular box shaped pit below the ground level (1). The pit has upright masonary walls (8) on four sides, while the masonary wall on fourth side of the pit, has a door (4) and a monoeuvrable ventilator (3) with panelled glass shutter and mosquito proofing mesh. The access to the door (4) is by stairs (5). The floor of the pit is a plain earthen ground (10), over which are placed bailies or round wooden logs (6) having for example about 150 mm dia. The jute bags (7) containing fresh potatoes / vegetables are systematically stacked on the bailies (6) in layers and are arranged with sufficient space between the columns of bags to albw circulation of air, heat of fermentation and heat radiations emitted by earthen floor at night so as to maintain moderated temperature within the structure. The roof (9) is constructed of wooden planks placed side by side without gap and resting on wooden bailies (2) which are also placed side by side. The walls of the pit have a height of for example about 2.2 meters. There is a space preferably to the level as by way of example of about one-fifth of the height of room, which is kept as a clearance between the wooden roof top (2) and the top of the stacked gunny bags (7). The top (9) of the structure, has also preferably a depth equal to about for example one fifth of the height of the structure below the ground level (1) and this depth i.e space between the ground level and the top (9) of the structure is filled with earth. The height of door (4) is preferably for example approximately 55% of the total height of the structure. The rectangular ventilator (3) has preferably height and length in the preferred ratio of for example 2:3 and its height is preferably about 9-10% of the total height of the structure. It is to be understood that the structure of the present invention is susceptible to modifications, changes and adaptations by those skilled in the art. Such modifications, changes, adaptations are intended to be within the scope of the present invention which is further set forth under the following claims:- WE CLAIM 1. A non-conventional energy based underground storage device for moderating cold conditions at high altitude for preservation of fresh vegetables, the device comprising: - a pit having a length (L), a breath (B), and a height (H)arrenged below the ground level (1), the pit having masanory side walls (8) projected upwardly from an earthen base (10) of the pit forming thereby a top-open covered space, a door (4) having a height (hs) acting as one of the side walls (8) and additionally serving as an ingress and egress facility for the covered space; - a roof structure (9) disposed above the side walls (8), the roof structure (9) being provided at a gap (hi) below the ground level (1), - a plurality of bailies (6) disposed on the earthen base (10), fresh vegetables filled in bags being stored in columns and rows thereupon having gaps therebetween; - the bags containing fresh vegetables being arrenged in the storage device maintaining a gap (h2) from the roof structure (9), the inside temperature moderation being achieved by the absorption of solar radiation during the day and the emission at the night by the earthen floor (10), characterized in that: - the device features being configured to establish the following relationships : (i). L = B (ii). hi = 1/5 H (iii).h2 = hi, and (iv).h3 = Vz H 2. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the space forming the gap (hi) below the ground level (1) is filled with earthen material. 3. The device as claimed in claim 1, comprising a manoeuverable ventilator (3) having parallel glass shutter. 4. The device as claimed in claim 1, comprising a stair (5) running from the ground level (1) and allowing an access to the storage space via the door (4). 5. A non-conventional energy based underground storage device for moderating cold conditions at high altitude for preservation of fresh vegetables, as substantially described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Full Text

FIELD OF INVENTION
The present invention relates to a non Convertional energy based

underground stroge device for model rating cold condition at high attitude for

perentation of fresh vegetable undergroundstructure for moderating extreme

cold conditions at . ,

high—altitude for applications such as commercial
storage of fresh vegetables like potattoes

pumpkins, carrots, radish, turnip, beet root etc.

PRIOR ART Tubers have been the main source of nutrition for the
people of high altitude cold arid climates. The people residing at high altitudes remain cutoff for long
durations at a stretch and therefore have no access to farm, sea and products of the temperate zone. Some of
the regions of these extreme cold arid zones like Ladakh, situated at 8000 to 14000 ft above M.S.L., in
India, have to depend on stored foods during the cold
period. During winter, the temperature, in habitable
o areas of Ladakh drops to, as low as {—) 30 C, while
elsewhere in Ladakh the temperature are even lower.
The traditional storage of vegetables at high altitudes is generally by keeping them in a pit of suitable depth and covering them with dry earth.
One of the disadvantages of using the above method is that it is not feasible at commercial levels.

Another disadvantage of the using the above method is that pit once opened has to be evacuated completely due
to cold injuries causing wrinkled skin and other freeze related damage.
Still another disadvantage of the using the above method is that due to the heat of fermentation getting trapped,
the lower layers of vegetables get spoiled early and become unsuitable for human consumption.
Yet another disadvantage of the using the above method is that only a few vegetables like potatoes, radish and
carrot can be stored for a limited period (using from Dec to Feb each year).
Another method of storage of tuber seed at these places is by digging a pit on a steep slope and there—after
covering the seed with gravel and earth, to avoid snow, sleet and precipitation, from seeping into this space.
One of the disadvantages of the using the above method is that the lower placed tuber mass gets crushed due to excessive loading.
Another disadvantage of the using the above method is that. to avoid the above cited drawback, number of
smaller size pits are dug at regular space. The refilling these several pits during sowing season causes
1abour over head.
Still another method of storage of potato in high altitude areas where the duration of winter conditions
is limited to 2—3 months, is that the seeds are stored in pits which are lined with dry leaves and covered
with straw until they sprout.
One of the disadvantage of the using th« above method is that the seeds may not germinate in regular order and the crop thereafter may mature at different periods causing hardship while harvesting.
According to yet another method of storage known in the art, as per US Patent 4,423,680, involves subjecting of
the organic matter to gradual decompression and cooling to freezing or sub—freezing temperature. In this method
biological activity of the organic matter is suspended during storage, retaining cell structure which returns
to fully normal condition on reconstitution.
One of the disadvantage of using the above method is the high cost of installation of decompression apparatus.
Another disadvantage of using the above method is that the adoption of the technique is difficult for the
generally illiterate people residing at high altitudes like Ladakh in India.
Still another disadvantage of using the above method is that not all the tuber products return to their original shine and flavour on reconstitution.
Further disadvantage of using the above method is that this method is not cost-effective for low valve organic
mass.
Yet further disadvantage of using the above method is that the cellular structure of the tissue may require an
additional process of thawing for return and regaining original appearance and consistency.
OBJECTS OF PRESENT INVENTION
The primary object of the present invention is to provide an underground structure for moderating of extreme cold conditions at high altitudes for storage of fresh vegetables such as tubers, onions, pumpkins, carrots, radish, turnip and beet root.
Still another object of the present invention is to provide an underground structure which is cost effective
for moderating of extreme cold conditions at high a11 i tudes-
Further object of the present invention is to provide an underground structure for moderating of extreme cold conditions at high altitudes, which can be constructed with the raw material generally available at high altitudes.
Still further object of the present invention is to provide an underground structure for moderating of
extreme cold conditions at high altitudes which can preserve fresh vegetables over 6 months, without causing

any damage to the stored organic matter.
Vet further object of the present invention is to provide an underground structure for moderating of extreme cold conditions at high altitudes for storage of organic. matter for long duration of over 6 months without loss of capacity to germinate.
Yet further object of the present invention is to provide an underground structure for moderating of
extreme cold conditions at high altitudes, for storage of organic matter/seeds which is cost—effective and can
be easily adopted by local population at high altitudes.
Even further object of the present invention to provide an underground structure which keeps the cellular suitable for mammal use during the entire period of stor age.
DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION
According to this invention, there is provided a non-conventional energy based underground storage device for moderating cold conditions at high altitude for preservation of fresh vegetables, the device comprising: a pit having a length (L), a breath (B), and a height (H) arranged below the ground level, the pit having masanory side walls projected upwardly from an earthen base of the pit forming thereby a top-open covered space, a door having a height acting as one of the side walls and additionally serving as an ingress and egress facility for the covered space; a roof structure disposed above the side walls, the roof structure being provided at a gap below the ground level, a plurality of bailies disposed on the earthen base, fresh vegetables filled in bags being stored columns and rows thereupon having gaps therebetween; the bags containing fresh vegetables being arranged in the storage device maintaining a gap from the roof structure, the inside temperature moderation being achieved by the absorption of solar radiation during the day and the emission at the night by the earthen floor, the device features being configured to establish the following relationships9(Table Removed)
DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES
An embodiment of present Invention will now be illustrated with reference to accompanying drawing, which is intended to illustrate the construction of the apparatus but the invention is not intended to be limited to the construction shown in the drawing but also comprises of modifications or equivalents, within the scope of the disclosures herein.
In the accompanying drawing:
Fig.l: shows the structure of the present invention.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS
Referring to Fig.l, the structure of the present invention comprises of rectangular box shaped pit below the ground level (1). The pit has upright masonary walls (8) on four sides, while the masonary wall on fourth side of the pit, has a door (4) and a monoeuvrable ventilator (3) with panelled glass shutter and mosquito proofing mesh. The access to the door (4) is by stairs (5). The floor of the pit is a plain earthen ground (10), over which are placed bailies or round wooden logs (6) having for example about 150 mm dia. The jute bags (7) containing fresh potatoes / vegetables are systematically stacked on the bailies (6) in layers and are arranged with sufficient space between the columns of bags to albw circulation of air, heat of fermentation and heat radiations emitted by earthen floor at night so as to maintain moderated temperature within the structure. The
roof (9) is constructed of wooden planks placed side by side without gap and resting on wooden bailies (2) which are also placed side by side. The walls of the pit have a height of for example about 2.2 meters. There is a space preferably to the level as by way of example of about one-fifth of the height of room, which is kept as a clearance between the wooden roof top (2) and the top of the stacked gunny bags (7). The top (9) of the structure, has also preferably a depth equal to about for example one fifth of the height of the structure below the ground level (1) and this depth i.e space between the ground level and the top (9) of the structure is filled with earth. The height of door (4) is preferably for example approximately 55% of the total height of the structure. The rectangular ventilator (3) has preferably height and length in the preferred ratio of for example 2:3 and its height is preferably about 9-10% of the total height of the structure.
It is to be understood that the structure of the present invention is susceptible to modifications, changes and adaptations by those skilled in the art. Such modifications, changes, adaptations are intended to be within the scope of the present invention which is further set forth under the following claims:-

WE CLAIM
1. A non-conventional energy based underground storage device for moderating cold conditions at high altitude for preservation of fresh vegetables, the device comprising:
- a pit having a length (L), a breath (B), and a height (H)arrenged
below the ground level (1), the pit having masanory side walls (8)
projected upwardly from an earthen base (10) of the pit forming
thereby a top-open covered space, a door (4) having a height (hs)
acting as one of the side walls (8) and additionally serving as an
ingress and egress facility for the covered space;
- a roof structure (9) disposed above the side walls (8), the roof
structure (9) being provided at a gap (hi) below the ground level
(1),
- a plurality of bailies (6) disposed on the earthen base (10), fresh
vegetables filled in bags being stored in columns and rows thereupon having gaps therebetween;
- the bags containing fresh vegetables being arrenged in the storage
device maintaining a gap (h2) from the roof structure (9), the
inside temperature moderation being achieved by the absorption of
solar radiation during the day and the emission at the night by the
earthen floor (10), characterized in that:
- the device features being configured to establish the following
relationships :
(i). L = B
(ii). hi = 1/5 H
(iii).h2 = hi, and
(iv).h3 = Vz H
2. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the space forming the gap (hi)
below the ground level (1) is filled with earthen material.
3. The device as claimed in claim 1, comprising a manoeuverable ventilator
(3) having parallel glass shutter.
4. The device as claimed in claim 1, comprising a stair (5) running from the
ground level (1) and allowing an access to the storage space via the door
(4).
5. A non-conventional energy based underground storage device for
moderating cold conditions at high altitude for preservation of fresh
vegetables, as substantially described herein with reference to the
accompanying drawings.

Documents:

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658-del-2001-description (complete).pdf

658-del-2001-drawings.pdf

658-del-2001-form-1.pdf

658-del-2001-form-13.pdf

658-del-2001-form-18.pdf

658-del-2001-form-2.pdf

658-del-2001-form-26.pdf

658-del-2001-form-3.pdf

658-del-2001-form-4.pdf

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Patent Number

220657

Indian Patent Application Number

658/DEL/2001

PG Journal Number

30/2008

Publication Date

25-Jul-2008

Grant Date

30-May-2008

Date of Filing

12-Jun-2001

Name of Patentee

THE ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR (IPR),

Applicant Address

DEFENCE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ORGAN., R-341, SENA BHAWAN, DHQ P.O., NEW DELHI - 110011, INDIA.

Inventors:

#	Inventor's Name	Inventor's Address
1	DHARM PAUL ATTREY
2	ELIPALJOR
3	NARENDRA SINGH
4	BRAHMA SINGH

PCT International Classification Number

B65D 81/26

PCT International Application Number

N/A

PCT International Filing date

PCT Conventions:

#	PCT Application Number	Date of Convention	Priority Country
1			NA