DE102013220687A1 - Refrigerating appliance with a separating plate - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a refrigeration device (100) having an inner container (200), which forms an interior of the refrigeration device (100), and a retractable separating plate (204) for dividing the inner space (200) into a first refrigeration compartment (106) and a second Refrigeration compartment (108), wherein the partition plate (204) comprises an evaporator (210) for cooling the second refrigeration compartment (108) and a plug connection for connecting the evaporator (210) to a rear wall of the inner container (200).

Description

The present invention relates to a refrigerator with an inner container, which forms an interior of the refrigerator, and a retractable partition plate for dividing the interior into a first refrigerating compartment and a second refrigerating compartment.

Refrigerators and freezers can be made such that two appliance sections are foamed. In the variety of devices for this purpose various tools and devices are used.

The publication EP 1 677 060 A1 describes a refrigerator with a first compartment and a second compartment, which are operated at different temperatures, comprising a removable from the cooling unit partition plate for separating the two compartments. The problem arises that an evaporator is arranged rigidly at an unfavorable position in the refrigeration device.

The publication DE 20 2005 011 951 U1 describes a refrigerator and / or freezer with an inner container having a first and a second compartment and a first and a second evaporator, one of which is associated with the first compartment and the other the second compartment.

It is the object underlying the invention to provide a refrigerator with a dividable inner container, in which an evaporator can be placed on a partition plate in a simple manner in an inner container.

This object is achieved by the subject matter having the features of the independent claim. Advantageous embodiments of the invention are the subject of the figures, the description and the dependent claims.

According to one aspect of the invention, the object is achieved by a refrigeration device with an inner container, which forms an interior of the refrigerator, and a retractable partition plate for dividing the interior into a first refrigeration compartment and a second refrigeration compartment, wherein the partition plate, an evaporator for cooling the second Refrigeration compartment by means of a refrigerant and a plug connection for connecting the evaporator to a rear wall of the inner container comprises. As a result, for example, the technical advantage is achieved that the evaporator can be offset together with the partition plate and is always located at the top of the lower refrigeration compartment.

A refrigeration appliance is understood in particular to mean a domestic refrigeration appliance, that is to say a refrigeration appliance that is used for household management or in the gastronomy sector, and in particular for storing food and / or drinks at specific temperatures, such as, for example, a refrigerator, a freezer, a refrigerated freezer combination, a freezer or a wine fridge.

In an advantageous embodiment of the refrigeration device, the separating plate comprises a shut-off valve for blocking the plug connection when the separating plate is removed. As a result, the technical advantage is achieved, for example, that the escape of refrigerant can be prevented after pulling out of the partition plate.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the refrigeration device, the plug connection can be connected when inserting the separating plate into the inner container. As a result, for example, the technical advantage is achieved that simultaneously with the insertion of the partition plate of the refrigerant circuit can be connected to the evaporator.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the refrigeration device, the refrigeration device comprises a first plug connection for connecting the evaporator at a first height and a second plug connection for connecting the evaporator at a second height. As a result, for example, the technical advantage is achieved that the inner container can be variably divided into cold storage compartments of different sizes.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the refrigeration device, the refrigeration device comprises a vertical duct on a rear wall of the inner container, in which a refrigerant line is guided. As a result, the technical advantage is achieved, for example, that an evaporator connection can be provided at any height.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the refrigeration device, the conduit extends into the inner container. As a result, for example, the technical advantage is achieved that an inner container can be used with a simple structure.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the refrigeration device, the partition plate comprises a recess for insertion of the duct. As a result, for example, the technical advantage is achieved that the partition plate can be used without gaps in the inner container.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the refrigeration device, the refrigeration device comprises an elastic tube for connecting the evaporator of the separating plate at a first height in the Inner container and at a second height in the inner container. As a result, for example, the technical advantage is achieved that the partition plate can be variably fixed at different heights.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the refrigeration device, the hose can be connected to an evaporator connection of the separating plate by means of a union nut. As a result, for example, the technical advantage is achieved that a fast and reliable connection can be made with the evaporator.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the refrigeration device, the refrigeration device comprises a latching mechanism for fixing the separator plate to the inner container. As a result, for example, the technical advantage is achieved that unintentional withdrawal of the partition plate is prevented.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the refrigeration device, the separating plate comprises an electronic unit for controlling the refrigerating appliance. As a result, for example, the technical advantage is achieved that can be controlled by the usable together with the partition plate electronic unit all Kältegräte into which the partition plate can be used.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the refrigeration device, the partition plate comprises a pluggable data bus for transmitting control signals from the electronic unit to the refrigeration device. As a result, the technical advantage is achieved, for example, that a data connection between the partition plate and the refrigerator can be made in a fast manner.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the refrigeration device, the separating plate comprises a heater for defrosting the evaporator. As a result, for example, the technical advantage is achieved that icing of the evaporator is prevented and a no-frost unit is formed.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the refrigeration device, the partition plate comprises a lighting device for illuminating the first refrigerating compartment or second refrigerating compartment. As a result, for example, the technical advantage is achieved that the respective cold shelves can be illuminated from below or above.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the refrigerator, the partition plate comprises a connector for supplying the electronic unit, the heater or the lighting device with electrical power. As a result, the technical advantage is achieved, for example, that the connection for the electric power can be produced simultaneously with the insertion of the partition plate. Embodiments of the invention are illustrated in the drawings and will be described in more detail below.

Show it:

1 a schematic view of a refrigerator; and

2 a schematic view of the refrigerator with a partition plate.

1 shows a refrigerator representative of a general refrigeration device 100 with an upper refrigerator door 102 for closing a cold compartment 106 and a lower refrigerator door 104 for closing a cold compartment 108 , The cold shelves 106 and 108 are inside a refrigerator housing 110 educated. In the two cold boxes 106 and 108 different temperatures prevail. The upper refrigeration compartment 106 is for example a cooling compartment and the lower refrigeration compartment 108 is for example a freezer. The refrigerator is used for example for cooling food and includes a refrigerant circuit with an evaporator, a compressor, a condenser and a throttle body. The evaporator is a heat exchanger in which, after expansion, the liquid refrigerant is vaporized by absorbing heat from the medium to be cooled, ie the air inside the refrigerator.

The compressor is a mechanically operated component that draws refrigerant vapor from the evaporator and expels it at a higher pressure to the condenser. The condenser is a heat exchanger in which, after compression, the vaporized refrigerant is released by heat release to an external cooling medium, i. the ambient air is liquefied. The throttle body is a device for the continuous reduction of the pressure by cross-sectional constriction.

The refrigerant is a fluid used for heat transfer in the cryogenic system that absorbs heat at low temperatures and low pressure of the fluid and releases heat at higher temperature and pressure of the fluid, usually including changes in state of the fluid.

2 shows a schematic view of the refrigerator 100 with a partition plate 204 , The refrigeration device 100 includes an inner container 200 inside the refrigerator housing 110 ,

The partition plate 204 serves to divide the inner container 200 in the first cold compartment 106 and the second refrigeration compartment 108 , The partition plate 204 gets into the inner container from the front 200 inserted. Here are two laterally arranged longitudinal recesses 220 the partition plate 204 on ribs 202 pushed on an inside of the Innbehälters 200 are formed. At a bottom 216 the partition plate 204 is an evaporator 210 arranged, the means of the refrigerant, the lower refrigeration compartment 108 cools.

At the back of the partition plate 204 there is a plug connection 206 to connect the evaporator 210 on a rear wall of the inner container 200 , Will the partition plate 204 in the inner container 200 inserted, the plug connection 206 automatically with a counterpart on the rear wall of the inner container 200 connected. The refrigeration device 100 can have multiple counterparts at different heights, leaving the divider panel 204 can be arranged and connected in different positions. Will the partition plate 204 from the refrigeration device 100 pulled out, prevent check valves that the refrigerant from the separator plate 204 or the refrigeration device 100 can escape.

At the rear wall of the inner container 200 is a vertical duct 218 formed in which a refrigerant pipe and electrical lines are guided. The duct extends arcuately into the interior of the inner container 200 into it. The partition plate 204 includes a corresponding recess 222 for inserting the duct 218 , so on the back wall of the inner container 200 gives a gap-free connection.

Inside the inner container 200 However, a non-shown, elastic hose with an excess length for connecting the evaporator 210 be provided when the partition plate 204 at different heights in the inner container 200 is used. The hose can by means of a union nut with an evaporator connection of the separation plate 204 get connected.

To unintentional release of the separation plate 204 from the inner container 200 To prevent, the separating plate can 204 with a locking mechanism for fixing the partition plate 204 on the inner container 200 be provided. When inserting the partition plate 204 snaps the locking mechanism and fixes the partition plate 204 in their final position.

In the interior of the partition plate 204 is between a top 214 and the bottom 216 an isolation medium 212 provided so that a good thermal decoupling of the two refrigerators 106 and 108 is reached. The isolation medium 216 is, for example, a foam with which the interior of the partition plate 204 is foamed.

At the front edge of the partition plate 204 is an electronics unit 208 inserted with controls that control the refrigeration device 100 serves. The electronics unit 208 can work together with the separator plate 204 be removed and in another refrigeration device 100 be used. At the back of the partition plate 204 is a pluggable data bus for transmitting control signals from the electronics unit 208 to the refrigeration device 100 formed, such as a plug or a socket with multiple electrical contacts. When inserting the partition plate 204 the data bus is automatically connected.

Next, the partition plate 204 a heater for defrosting the evaporator 210 include, leaving a no-frost unit on the separator plate 204 is formed. In addition, the partition plate 204 a lighting device for illuminating the first cold compartment 106 or second cold compartment 108 include. All electrical components can be connected via a connector of the separator plate 204 be supplied with electrical power.

By using the separator plate 204 It is possible to divide a one-door refrigerator in two separate cold shelves, and thus to produce a Kühlfach- and a freezer compartment part. The inner container 200 Can be produced when drawing without double cavity (Double Bobble), so that a workload can be reduced and drawing and foaming tools can be made simpler. It will be a simple assembly of the separation plate 204 for separation of cooling and freezing including no-frost unit and electronic unit allows. The partition plate 204 can be delivered pre-fabricated as assembly to the production line, so that reduce assembly times. In the inner container (Innerliner) 200 Different subdivisions are possible because the partition plate 204 indicates the splitting.

All of the features explained and shown in connection with individual embodiments of the invention may be provided in different combinations in the article according to the invention in order to simultaneously realize their advantageous effects.

The scope of the present invention is given by the claims and is not limited by the features illustrated in the specification or shown in the figures.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

100

 The refrigerator

102

 upper refrigeration door

104

 lower refrigerator door

106

 refrigeration specialist

108

 refrigeration specialist

110

 Refrigerator housing

200

 inner space

202

 rib

204

 separating plate

206

 plug-in connection

208

 electronics unit

210

 Evaporator

212

 insulation medium

214

 top

216

 bottom

218

 duct

220

 longitudinal recess

222

 recess

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

This list of the documents listed by the applicant has been generated automatically and is included solely for the better information of the reader. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA assumes no liability for any errors or omissions.

Cited patent literature

• EP 1677060 A1 [0003]
• DE 202005011951 U1 [0004]

Claims (15)

Refrigeration appliance ( 100 ) with an inner container ( 200 ), an interior of the refrigerator ( 100 ) forms, and a retractable partition plate ( 204 ) for dividing the interior into a first refrigeration compartment ( 106 ) and a second refrigeration compartment ( 108 ), characterized in that the separating plate ( 204 ) an evaporator ( 210 ) for cooling the second refrigeration compartment ( 108 ) by means of a refrigerant and a plug connection ( 206 ) for connecting the evaporator ( 210 ) on a rear wall of the inner container ( 200 ). Refrigeration appliance ( 100 ) according to claim 1, characterized in that the separating plate ( 204 ) a check valve for blocking the plug connection ( 206 ) when removing the partition plate ( 204 ). Refrigeration appliance ( 100 ) according to claim 2, characterized in that the plug connection ( 206 ) when inserting the separating plate ( 204 ) in the inner container ( 200 ) is connectable. Refrigeration appliance ( 100 ) according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that the refrigeration device ( 100 ) a first connector for connecting the evaporator ( 210 ) at a first height and a second connector for connecting the evaporator ( 210 ) at a second height. Refrigeration appliance ( 100 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the refrigeration appliance ( 100 ) a vertical duct ( 218 ) on a rear wall of the inner container ( 200 ), in which a refrigerant pipe is guided. Refrigeration appliance ( 100 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the duct ( 218 ) in the inner container ( 200 ) protrudes. Refrigeration appliance ( 100 ) according to claim 6, characterized in that the separating plate ( 204 ) a recess ( 222 ) for inserting the duct ( 218 ). Refrigeration appliance ( 100 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the refrigeration appliance ( 100 ) an elastic hose for connecting the evaporator ( 210 ) of the separating plate ( 204 ) at a first height in the inner container ( 200 ) and at a second height in the inner container ( 200 ). Refrigeration appliance ( 100 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the hose by means of a union nut with an evaporator port of the partition plate ( 204 ) is connectable. Refrigeration appliance ( 100 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the refrigeration appliance ( 100 ) a locking mechanism for fixing the partition plate ( 204 ) on the inner container ( 200 ). Refrigeration appliance ( 100 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the separating plate ( 204 ) an electronic unit ( 208 ) for controlling the refrigeration device ( 100 ). Refrigeration appliance ( 100 ) according to claim 11, characterized in that the separating plate ( 204 ) a pluggable data bus for transmitting control signals from the electronics unit ( 208 ) to the refrigeration device ( 100 ). Refrigeration appliance ( 100 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the separating plate ( 204 ) a heater for defrosting the evaporator ( 210 ). Refrigeration appliance ( 100 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the separating plate ( 204 ) a lighting device for illuminating the first cold compartment ( 106 ) or second cold compartment ( 108 ). Refrigeration appliance ( 100 ) according to one of claims 11 to 14, characterized in that the separating plate ( 204 ) a connector for supplying the electronic unit ( 208 ) comprising heating or the lighting device with electric power.

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