DE202012012503U1 - Container for a refrigeration device - Google Patents

Abstract

Container (3) for a refrigerator, comprising a container element (1), wherein the container element (1) has a flat region (5) with a light-transmitting section (7), characterized in that the container element (1) has a light source (9) which is adapted to illuminate the translucent portion (7).

Description

The present invention relates to a container for a refrigeration device.

Containers in refrigerators are used to store refrigerated goods to be cooled. The containers are widely distributed with container elements, in particular container semi-trailers, in order to store the refrigerated goods in a protected local climate, to release a direct view of the item to be refrigerated only with a desired access to the goods to be refrigerated and to prevent soiling from entering the container.

The container elements of the prior art made of transparent material provide insufficient privacy on the goods to be refrigerated for the user. The prior art opaque container elements require relocating the container element relative to the container to allow the user to grasp the refrigerated goods disposed in the container.

Furthermore, inscriptions on the container, as z. B. for systematization of the refrigerated goods in the refrigerator are mounted on the container, difficult to read due to the low illumination of the refrigerator.

It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a container for a refrigeration device with an available, in which an at least partial privacy on the goods to be refrigerated with a possibility of easily readable display of information can be combined.

This object is solved by the features of the independent claims. Advantageous forms of further education are the subject of the dependent claims.

According to one aspect, the invention relates to a container of a refrigerator, comprising a container element, which has a flat region with a translucent portion, wherein the container element has a luminous means, which is designed to illuminate the translucent portion. The irradiation of the translucent portion by the illuminant may be visible to the user from above through the translucent portion. Thereby, information can be displayed to the user by means of the translucent section. For example, various containers can be identified by means of correspondingly shaped translucent sections and thus made easy to distinguish for the user. By the transillumination of the translucent portion of the container by means of the container element can be made even with energy-saving low illumination of the refrigerator in which the container is arranged, identified.

The translucent portion may, according to one embodiment, be delimited by an opaque portion defining a contour of the translucent portion.

According to one embodiment, the container element is designed as a container interior or as a container trailer of the container or as a wall or as a wall portion of the container. It can thereby complete as a lid for the container. The functions of a conclusion of the refrigerated goods and a labeling of the container can be united. As a container trailer, the container element is particularly easy for the operator to arrange on a container by placing it thereon.

According to one embodiment, the luminous means comprises a light-emitting diode and / or fluorescent lamp and / or halogen lamp. Light-emitting diodes offer the great advantage of being particularly energy-efficient. H. to provide a large amount of light with low power consumption. As a result, on the one hand, the energy consumption of the refrigeration device with respect to the lighting can be reduced, as well as a heating of the cooling chamber can be reduced by the light source. Second, in turn, allows the realization of a reduction of the cooling capacity of the refrigeration device to be provided. The fluorescent lamp is particularly inexpensive to provide and allows the delivery of light over a relatively large area. This allows a particularly homogeneous illumination of the cooling chamber can be easily realized. The halogen lamp provides a particularly natural light, which is perceived by the operator as pleasant.

According to one embodiment, the luminous means comprises a light distributor, in particular mirror body or optical lens element, and is designed to forward the light radiated from the outside of the container element to the container element, to the light-transmitting section. As a result, the container element can do without its own light source. It can be used to supply, for example, a plurality of container elements by means of a common energy source with light, whereby the system is simplified. Furthermore, this eliminates the need for a light source on the container element itself, which can be dispensed with a wiring of the container element. This makes the construction technically easier. Further, the container with the container member can be inserted and taken out without having to make electrical connections.

According to one embodiment, the container element has a flange which can be attached to the container. As a result, the container element can be positioned accurately positioned on the container.

According to one embodiment, graphic patterns, in particular letters or numbers or lettering, can be represented by means of the translucent section. As a result, on the container element information such. B. the name of Kühlgutkategorien, cooling or handling instructions for the respective refrigerated goods, are shown.

According to one embodiment, the translucent portion is formed as a depositor in the area extending area. As a result, the translucent section can be technically easily integrated into the area extending in a planar manner. Furthermore, different variants of the combination of translucent sections and areal extending areas can be produced inexpensively.

According to one embodiment, the translucent portion is fixed by gluing, welding or shedding in the planar region. Thereby, the translucent portion can be stably arranged on the flat area without visible fasteners.

According to one embodiment, the translucent portion is formed as a diffuser. This results in a light distribution of passing through the translucent portion passing light. A shadowing by the light of the bulb can thus be reduced.

According to one embodiment, a plurality of translucent sections are formed with different transparency. This allows a targeted realization of an adapted to the refrigerator geometry of the refrigerator lighting situation. In this way it is possible to illuminate certain areas more diffusely and others more directly.

According to one embodiment, a plurality of translucent sections with different light colors can be illuminated. As a result, for example, colored, in particular colorful, lettering can be created. Such lettering achieve special attention in the viewer. Furthermore, certain areas in the refrigerator of the refrigerator can be illuminated with different colors.

According to one embodiment, a plurality of differently colored translucent sections are provided. In this way, a multi-color lighting of the translucent portion can be achieved even with only a single-color light source.

According to one embodiment, the translucent portion has a lower material thickness than the surrounding areal extent. Thereby, illumination of the translucent portion upon irradiation with light can be achieved even if the translucent portion is made of the same material as the area extending in a planar manner.

According to one embodiment, the translucent section is made of plastic, in particular polycarbonate or polymethylmethacrylate, or opaque white glass. If the light guide is made of plastic, it is particularly flexible and can be easily adapted to the geometry of the cooling chamber or the refrigeration device. Opaque white glass is a type of glass that is translucent but opaque. This effect can z. B. be implemented by admixing a turbid substance or by subsequent roughening or coating the surface. By admixing, for example, phosphoric lime, fluorides or tin oxide before melting, clouding of the glass is achieved. The turbidity by roughening and / or coating can be achieved for example by acid etching or by sandblasting. It creates a surface like a screen. Due to the roughened surface, the light can no longer pass unhindered through the glass, creating a clouding effect on the eye. Alternatively, this can also be achieved by the coating by means of a special film.

A refrigeration cycle of the refrigeration device comprises, for example, a compressor for compressing refrigerant vapor, a condenser connected downstream of the compressor for condensing the refrigerant vapor, and an evaporator downstream of the condenser and upstream of the compressor for vaporizing the liquefied refrigerant. The compressor is like the evaporator for heat transfer between the supplied air and the fluid of the refrigeration circuit set.

Under refrigeration device is in particular a household refrigeration appliance understood, ie a refrigerator, which is used for housekeeping in households or in the catering sector, and in particular serves to store food and / or drinks at certain temperatures, such as a refrigerator, a freezer, a Kühlgefrierkombination, a Freezer or a wine fridge.

Further embodiments will be explained with reference to the accompanying drawings. Show it:

1 a refrigeration device with a container element in a perspective highly simplified overview representation;

2 a container element on a container of a refrigeration device according to a first embodiment in a schematic representation;

3 a container element according to a second embodiment in a perspective view;

4 a container element according to a third embodiment in a perspective view;

5 a container element on a container of a refrigerator according to a fourth embodiment in a schematic representation;

6 a container element on a container of a refrigerator according to a fifth embodiment in a schematic representation; and

7 a container element on a container of a refrigerator according to a sixth embodiment in a schematic representation.

1 shows a refrigerator 20 with a container element 1 in a perspective highly simplified overview representation. The container element 1 is in 1 designed as a container interior, which is formed by inner walls of the interior. The container element 1 has a translucent section 7 which, for example, is a tray. Furthermore, a light source 9 , For example, an LED on the refrigerator 20 arranged. The light source 9 is arranged so that the translucent section 7 by means of the light source 9 emitted light is durchstrahlbar. As a result, information can be displayed to the user by means of the translucent section 7.

2 shows a container element 1 on a container 3 a refrigeration device according to a first embodiment in a schematic representation. The container element 1 is shown laterally cut. The container element 1 is as container trailer 1a executed and lies on the container 3 on, leaving an opening of the container 3 through the container element 1 is covered. To rest on the container 3 points the container element 1 in this embodiment, a flange 11 on. The flange 11 prevents slipping from the container element 1 in the container 3 , The container element 1 has a base body in this embodiment 13 on, over which a flat area 5 is provided.

To the area extending area 5 , borders a translucent section 7 at. One below the translucent section 7 arranged light source 9 of the container element 1 is set up to emit light so that it passes through the translucent section 7 radiates through. The light source 9 In this embodiment, an LED is in the direction of the translucent portion 7 too bright. The translucent section 7 is more translucent than the adjacent area extending area 5 , The plane extending area 5 may therefore also be translucent. This allows the translucent section 7 be perceived by a viewer as bright from above. In this way, on the one hand, the position of the container element 1 through the luminous translucent section 7 be well recognized by the viewer. On the other hand, the shape of the translucent section 7 Information will be presented.

3 shows a container element 1 according to a second embodiment in a perspective view. The container element 1 is as container trailer 1a executed. In this embodiment, now several translucent sections 7 adjacent to the area extending area 5 intended. This was used here to the lettering "LED Light" by means of the translucent sections 7 to represent as luminous letters. The plane extending area 5 lights up because of its lower light transmittance compared to the translucent sections 7 hardly or not at all.

4 shows a container element 1 according to a third embodiment in a perspective view. The container element 1 is as container trailer 1a executed. In this embodiment, too, a plurality of translucent portions 7 adjacent to the area extending area 5 intended. The light transmittance of the area extending flat 5 is by a coating, here a paint, opposite the translucent sections 7 reduced. This allows the area extending area 5 and the translucent sections 7 inexpensive consist of the same base material. The different effect is achieved by coating the area extending over the surface 5 achieved.

5 shows a container element 1 on a container 3 a refrigeration device according to a fourth embodiment in a schematic representation. The container element 1 is as container trailer 1a executed. The construction of 4 is fundamental 1 ajar.

The translucent sections 7 are in this embodiment by material inserts of a translucent material in the area extending area 5 realized. Here, in this embodiment, differently colored material elements for the individual transparent sections 7 used. As a result, the individual translucent sections shine 7 in different colors, even if they are only illuminated by a light source with a light color. This makes it possible to further flexibilize the display with regard to the display of different colors. By inserting other material elements for the individual translucent sections 7 the color scheme can be easily changed. In this way, different variants of the design can be realized.

6 shows a container element 1 on a container 3 a refrigeration device according to a fifth embodiment in a schematic representation. The container element 1 is as container trailer 1a executed. The container 3 is shown hatched in the left part of the picture. On the container 3 lying on the surface area 5 with the translucent section 7 intended. The translucent section 7 is here provided in an area where a coating 15 , here as a pressure or Hotstamp running, is interrupted. The coating 15 otherwise prevents irradiation of light from the bulb 9 through the translucent section 7 ,

7 shows a container element 1 on a container 3 a refrigeration device according to a sixth embodiment in a schematic representation. The container 3 is designed here as a drawer and the container element 1 is as a wall 1b the drawer is executed. A transparent lid 17 extends above the drawer 3 , According to one embodiment, the transparent lid 17 an element of the container element 1 , A light source, in this embodiment an LED, is below the transparent lid 17 arranged. The translucent section 7 of the container element 1 runs here laterally inside the drawer 3 overlapping. In a translucent version of the drawer 3 can light from the light source 9 through the translucent section 7 and the drawer 3 shine through and one outside the drawer 3 extending coating 15 illuminate. The coating 15 is formed in this embodiment as a print or hotstamp and represents symbols or characters. These then shine through the illumination by means of the light source 9 and allow the container 3 to mark.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

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container element

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container trailers

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wall

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container

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Lamp

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flange

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body

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coating

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Transparent lid

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The refrigerator

Claims (16)

Container ( 3 ) for a refrigerator, with a container element ( 1 ), wherein the container element ( 1 ) a flat area ( 5 ) with a translucent section ( 7 ), characterized in that the container element ( 1 ) a light source ( 9 ), which is formed, the translucent portion ( 7 ). Container ( 3 ) according to claim 1, characterized in that the container element ( 1 ) as a container interior or as a container trailer ( 1a ) or as a wall ( 1b ) of the container ( 3 ) is executed. Container ( 3 ) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the lighting means ( 9 ) comprises a light emitting diode and / or fluorescent lamp and / or halogen lamp. Container ( 3 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the lighting means ( 9 ) comprises a light distributor, in particular mirror body or optical lens element and is formed, which from outside the container element ( 1 ) to the container element ( 1 ) transmitted light to the translucent portion ( 7 ) forward. Container ( 3 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the container element ( 1 ) a flange ( 11 ) mounted on a container ( 3 ) is attachable. Container ( 3 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that by means of the translucent portion ( 7 ) graphic patterns, in particular letters or numbers or logos, can be represented. Container ( 3 ) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the translucent portion ( 7 ) as a depositor in the area extending flat ( 5 ) is trained. Container ( 3 ) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the translucent portion ( 7 ) by gluing, welding or shedding in the area ( 5 ) is attached. Container ( 3 ) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the translucent portion ( 7 ) is designed as a diffuser. Container ( 3 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a plurality of translucent sections ( 7 ) are formed with different transparency. Container ( 3 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a plurality of translucent sections ( 7 ) are illuminable with different light colors. Container ( 3 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a plurality of differently colored translucent sections ( 7 ) are provided. Container ( 3 ) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the translucent portion ( 7 ) has a smaller material thickness than the translucent section (FIG. 7 ) surrounding area ( 5 ) having. Container ( 3 ) according to claim 12, characterized; that the translucent section ( 7 ) of the same material as the surrounding area ( 5 ) is made. Container ( 3 ) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the translucent portion ( 7 ) made of plastic, in particular polycarbonate or polymethylmethacrylate, or opaque white glass. Refrigeration appliance ( 20 ) with a container ( 3 ) according to one of claims 1 to 15.

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