MULTI-LAYER CORE FOR VACUUM INSULATION PANEL AND INSULATED CONTAINER INCLUDING VACUUM INSULATION PANEL

摘要

A multi-layer core for use in a vacuum insulation panel and an insulatedcontainerutilizing a vacuum insulation panel containing the multi-layer core isprovided. The multi-layercore includes at least a first layer of a heat resistant material and a secondlayer of a materialwhich is less heat resistant than the first layer or which has a lower meltingpoint than the firstlayer. The core preferably includes a third layer comprising a heat resistantmaterial. Thesecond layer preferably comprises an open cell foam, and the first and thirdlayers preferablycomprise a silica material. A vacuum insulation panel which includes the mufti-layer core ispreferably provided in an insulated container including exterior and interiorwalls which form apocket into which the vacuum insulation panel may be inserted. The containermay be used tostore and/or transport a variety of temperature sensitive items such as food,medicines, and thelike.