DE202008003029U1 - Refrigerated counter for displaying food with a height-adjustable blow-out channel - Google Patents

Abstract

refrigerated cabinet (01) for display of food with a on a cooling pan (06) arranged blow-out channel (11) for blowing cooled Air above one above the cooling trough (06) arranged Warenauslagefläche (02), wherein the blow-out channel (11) by at least one air guide plate (12) and a flow opening is formed in the cooling trough (06), characterized that the exhaust duct (11) adjustable in height in relation to Goods display area (02) is.

Description

The Innovation relates to a refrigerated counter for displaying food. Such a refrigerated counter has one on a cooling trough arranged blow-out duct for blowing cooled air, which arranged above a cooling trough above Goods display surface is guided, wherein the blow-out by at least one air baffle and a flow opening is formed in the cooling trough.

generic Refrigerated counters generally include a rack with a shelf cup-shaped corpus and a sink for catching Condensation liquids or residues of the designed products. Furthermore, a goods display area and one below lying evaporator provided with a refrigeration unit.

counters for refrigerated display of fresh food are in Many different embodiments known. used Such refrigerated counters are for sale, for example There fish, meat, baked goods or the like for the Visibly presenting customers. For cooling has In particular, the principle of the evaporator is proven, which immediately below the display surface in the tub is arranged and cooperates with a refrigeration unit, being mostly in addition to improving air circulation one or more fans are used. One with the evaporator, blower duct connected to the refrigeration unit and the fans or an air baffle are usually provided on the body, that the cool air flows over the food.

In the DE 20 2007 003 534 is described a refrigerated counter for display of food, which includes a frame with a body and a tub. Further, a goods display surface is provided, which is pivotally mounted on the body about a first horizontal axis, wherein at least one display support element between the goods display surface and the body is provided. An evaporator, which is arranged below the goods display surface in the body is pivotally mounted in the body about a second horizontal axis, wherein at least one evaporator support member is provided between the evaporator and the body, which is able to support the evaporator in at least two pivot positions.

From the DE 297 04 539 U1 is a device for cooling and keeping food in service and self service counters known. In known manner, a recirculation fan and a profile is provided to direct the cooled air over the food.

The DE 200 12 190 U1 describes a refrigerated counter with air circulation. In this case, a flat air duct over the goods display platform is achieved in that in the platform an air outlet opening is provided as a perforation or slot through which the air flow is directed to the top of the platform. Air baffles are raised relative to the perforation and inclined to the goods side.

For the optimal cooling of products with different Height (eg pies or biscuits, meat or Sausage, various dairy products), must in the The prior art in each case different Luftleitbleiche or different versions of the cooling inserts or goods display surfaces are seen easily, resulting in increased production costs and less flexibility of the finished refrigerated counters entails.

Of the Innovation is therefore the object of a refrigerated counter creating a larger one with consistent production Flexibility in availability for different Products, so that the refrigerated counter without larger Changeover times for optimized cooling different products can be customized.

The Task is renewal by a refrigerated counter solved with the features of claim 1.

A Renewed cooling counter is characterized in particular characterized in that at one above an evaporator arranged merchandise display provided blow-out in relation to the merchandise display area is height adjustable.

Of the height adjustable blow-out duct is in the simplest case formed by a sliding air guide plate, which is connected to an in the goods display area provided opening arranged is and at least one inclined to the goods display area includes, so that flowing through the opening cool air is passed flat over the goods display area.

The Advantages of the innovation are to be seen in particular in that with a single embodiment of a refrigerated counter optimal cooling of various foods, in particular different high food is possible. This will the flexibility in terms of usability, with almost the same Production costs increased significantly. To have to no longer different refrigerated counters for different Food produced. On the other hand, the user is more flexible, in the refrigerated counter optimally high-quality food to be able to cool. One from the optimized cooling air supply resulting energy savings is a not negligible Effect.

In a preferred embodiment of Innovation, the exhaust duct is formed by two substantially mutually parallel, interconnected air baffles, so that a flat, over the entire width of the refrigerated counter extending channel is formed. The blow-off channel preferably extends into a trough, in which an evaporator with a refrigeration unit and at least one fan are provided, forming a flow opening in the goods display area.

Of the Blow-out channel is preferably in several different vertical offset height settings lockable. The lock For example, by locking elements or by sufficiently high frictional forces respectively. The skilled person are to different solutions known, so that a detailed description of the appropriate Locking device is unnecessary.

For Maintenance and cleaning purposes, the blow-out is preferably detachable from the body. Preferably, the exhaust duct after the Removal from the carcass into several parts are decomposed to the Cleaning also easier on the inner surfaces.

In Another preferred embodiment is the blow-out channel in a horizontal direction divided into several sections, where the individual sections are height adjustable separately. This has the advantage that different in the same refrigerated counter high foods are stored with optimal cooling can. Especially for smaller shops with limited range of refrigerated goods is this solution advantageous because only one refrigerated counter must be purchased.

Of the Blow-out can be thermal to the outside be insulated, allowing the formation of condensate on the outside the blow-out channel is prevented.

A preferred embodiment of the invention is shown in the figures described and will be explained in more detail below.

It demonstrate:

1 a renewal cooling counter in a cross-sectional view;

2 : a detailed view of the 1 with different height settings of a blow-out channel;

3 : a spatial representation of a refrigerated counter according to the invention.

In 1 is a preferred embodiment of a refrigerated counter according to the invention 01 shown in a side sectional view. On a merchandise display area 02 refrigerated food such as confectionery, cheese or sausage can be stored. An unillustrated cover made of glass or plastic protects the food from contamination so that they are merely viewed from a customer K side and from a user side B of the goods display area 02 can be removed.

The merchandise display area 02 is in a trough-shaped body 03 by means of two in the image plane one behind the other delivery support elements 04 supported. The body 03 For example, it can be made of wood, plastic, stainless steel or other materials and can thus be integrated into the respective sales system. In the body 03 is a cooling tub 06 , preferably made of stainless steel, arranged.

A directly under the goods display area 02 arranged evaporator 07 with coolant lines 08 is also in the body 03 arranged.

In the body 03 is still a fan 09 and a blow-out channel 11 provided for the production of air circulation, so as to supply the cooled air over that on the goods display surface 02 arranged to flow in the Fig. Food not shown away. In a known manner is warmed up air from the fan 09 sucked in and through the evaporator 07 blown so that the cooled air at the blower 11 exits again.

The blow-out channel 11 comprises in the embodiment shown here, two air baffles 12 . 13 which are arranged substantially parallel to each other. The outer air baffle 12 has at least one for the goods display area 02 inclined surface 14 so that cold air flowing along this surface is deflected so as to be substantially across the merchandiser surface 02 flows away towards the customer side K.

2 shows the blow-out channel 11 in detail in three vertically offset height settings. In the different height settings "normal" (Fig. A), "1st stage" (Fig. B) and "2nd stage" (Fig. C), the upper edge of the exhaust channel is offset by a distance a, which is approximately 60 per step mm opposite a carcass upper edge 16 is enlarged. Of course, the gradations and their distances can be varied according to the circumstances. The height-adjustable upper section of the blow-out channel 11 is preferably inserted telescopically in a fixed lower section. The fixed lower section expediently has a large-area opening in the direction of the evaporator, into which the cooled air is blown. By reducing the flow cross cut to the exhaust opening at the upper end of the height-adjustable section, an increase in the flow rate of the cooled air is achieved. Even in the "2nd stage" remains a large enough portion of the upper portion inserted in the lower portion, so that the protruding upper portion does not tip over or otherwise brought out of its position even if accidentally knocked during the removal of goods. As an alternative to this telescopic construction, it is also possible to supply the air to the height-adjustable exhaust duct 11 with a hose or bellows that is sufficiently elongated to allow the height adjustment of the blow-out channel.

3 shows a three-dimensional view of a refrigerated counter according to the invention 02 with a two-part blow-out channel 11 , This one is in two sections 11-1 and 11-2 divided, which are separately adjustable in height, as by the arrows 17 is indicated. As a result, different foods can be optimally cooled in the same refrigerated counter.

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refrigerated cabinet

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Merchandise display area

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corpus

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Display-supporting element

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tub

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Evaporator

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Coolant lines

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Fan

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blow-out

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Air baffle

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Air baffle

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inclined area

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upper body edge

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Cited patent literature

• - DE 202007003534 [0004]
• - DE 29704539 U1 [0005]
• - DE 20012190 U1 [0006]

Claims (12)

Refrigerated counter ( 01 ) for displaying foodstuffs with a refrigerated pan ( 06 ) arranged blow-out channel ( 11 ) for blowing out cooled air via an above the cooling trough ( 06 ) arranged merchandise display area ( 02 ), wherein the blow-out channel ( 11 ) by at least one air baffle ( 12 ) and a flow opening in the cooling trough ( 06 ) is formed, characterized in that the blow-out channel ( 11 ) height adjustable in relation to the goods display area ( 02 ). Refrigerated counter ( 01 ) according to claim 1, characterized in that the blow-out channel ( 11 ) by two substantially parallel to each other arranged air baffles ( 12 . 13 ) is formed, which at least partially an inclination ( 14 ) opposite the cooling trough ( 06 ) exhibit. Refrigerated counter ( 01 ) according to claim 1, characterized in that the blow-out channel ( 11 ) can be locked in at least two vertically offset positions. Refrigerated counter ( 01 ) according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the blow-out channel ( 11 ) can be locked in three vertically offset positions. Refrigerated counter ( 01 ) according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that the positions are offset by a respective distance a from one another. Refrigerated counter ( 01 ) according to claim 5, characterized in that the distance a is about 60 mm. Refrigerated counter ( 01 ) according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the blow-out channel ( 11 ) from the cooling trough ( 06 ) is removable. Refrigerated counter ( 01 ) according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the blow-out channel ( 11 ) in the horizontal direction in at least two separately height adjustable sections ( 11-1 . 11-2 ) is divided. Refrigerated counter ( 01 ) according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the blow-out channel ( 11 ) is arranged so that the cooled air substantially in the horizontal direction over the Warenauslagefläche ( 02 ) is blown out. Refrigerated counter ( 01 ) according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the blow-out channel ( 11 ) has a height-adjustable upper portion which engages telescopically in a fixed lower portion. Refrigerated counter ( 01 ) according to claim 10, characterized in that the fixed lower portion of the blow-out channel ( 11 ) within the body ( 03 ) is arranged and has a directed to the evaporator air inlet opening. Refrigerated counter ( 01 ) according to claim 11, characterized in that the cross section of the air outlet opening at the upper end of the height-adjustable upper portion of the Ausblaskanals ( 11 ) substantially smaller than the cross-section of the air inlet opening at the lower portion of the blow-out channel ( 11 ).