EP0161730B1 - Framework of draught excluder strip for pieces of furniture such as refrigerators and the like - Google Patents

Framework of draught excluder strip for pieces of furniture such as refrigerators and the like Download PDF

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EP0161730B1
EP0161730B1 EP19850200799 EP85200799A EP0161730B1 EP 0161730 B1 EP0161730 B1 EP 0161730B1 EP 19850200799 EP19850200799 EP 19850200799 EP 85200799 A EP85200799 A EP 85200799A EP 0161730 B1 EP0161730 B1 EP 0161730B1
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Antonius Cornelius Maria Van Gils
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D23/00—General constructional features
    • F25D23/08—Parts formed wholly or mainly of plastics materials
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    • F25D23/087—Sealing strips

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  • the invention relates to an assembly comprising a refrigerator cabinet or the like, having an opening presenting a metal door frame and a door hinged thereto for closing said opening, peripheral sealing means for sealing between the peripheral margin of said door and said door frame and connected to one of them so as to effect face-to-face sealing contact with the other, said sealing means comprising a plurality of lengths of sealing strip each length having an end face, perpendicular to the longitudinal direction thereof with the lengths being disposed so that their end faces are spaced from each other and connecting pieces for bridging between the spaced end faces and connecting said lengths of sealing strip in end-to-end relation to form a circumscribing seal between the door frame and the door, each length of sealing strip being hollow and of flexible material having an inner wall, an outer wall and opposite side walls defining a hollow space, said outer wall being longitudinally recessed to present outwardly projecting, U-shaped edges along the opposite sides of the recess, a magnetic strip received in and secured within the recess of each length of sealing strip, each magnetic
  • Such an assembly as disclosed in US-A-3.114.243 serves to seal off the abovementioned opening tightly after the closing of the movable part, even if the size of the aperture varies as a result of surface unevenness. In the case where a magnetic body is used, this will attach itself firmly to the edge section of the piece of furniture, the flexible profile assuring freedom of movement.
  • the drawback with known frameworks is that they have to be made to size in advance, the dimensions depending on the size of the door.
  • each magnetic strip has an operative face recessed below such opposite side edges whereby the operating face of each magnetic strip is free to flex its associated length of sealing strip and press the outwardly projecting edges thereof against the member to which it is not secured when the door is closed and the magnetic strips are attracted to the metal of the member to which it is not secured
  • said connecting pieces present connecting end faces having the same shape and area as the spaced end faces and disposed in abutting relation to the spaced end faces of adjacent lengths of sealing strip, each connecting piece having an outer wall provided with a recess routed to align with the recesses of said adjacent lengths of sealing strip and each connecting piece also having a separate magnetic strip secured within such recess to effect a continuation between the magnetic strips of such adjacent lengths of sealing strip, and wherein a connecting element is fitted within opposite ends of each connecting piece and projecting therefrom to receive the corresponding ends of the adjacent lengths of sealing strip.
  • the connecting piece is of a form corresponding to that of the profile of the draught excluder strip. This guarantees uniform deforming upon opening and closing.
  • the connecting piece can have various shapes, in order for example to connect two aligned lengths of profile.
  • the preferred design shape is, however, L-shaped, in which case the connecting piece can serve as corner piece for the framework.
  • the connecting piece according to the invention is provided with a joint fastener which is inserted into the hollow strip. This results in an accurate joint as well as uniform deforming with the adjoining draught excluder profile.
  • the reference number 1 in the drawing indicates the fixed part of the refrigerator and the reference number 2 indicates the door section which moves relative to it.
  • the doorframe edge 3 is fitted with a draught excluder profile 4, which falls into position against the frame edging 5 of the fixed unit.
  • the draught excluder strip 4 is illustrated in detail in figure 2. It consists here of a hollow profile 6, the back-side having a bended flanged section 7 which can be attached to the door section 2 by means of a clamp strip 8.
  • the hollow profile is recessed on the side away from the flange 7. In this recess a magnetic body 10 is embedded and fastened.
  • the curved projecting edges of the profile 4 provide a double connection with the frame edging 5 of the fixed part.
  • the bended projecting edges also ensure freedom of movement for the magnetic body 10 in the direction of the frame edging 5 of the fixed part when the door section 2 is slammed shut.
  • the invention concerns a connecting piece for the joining of two lengths of draught excluder strip, 4 and 4'.
  • a corner piece 11 is illustrated which shows in cross section a profile which lies flush with the draught excluder strip 4, in such a way that the bent projecting edges of the draught excluder strips 4 and 4' fit flush with each other in the corner piece 11.
  • An L-shaped magnetic body 12 is also embedded in the recessed front facing.
  • the corner piece is provided with connecting elements mounted at the sides 13 which join up with the end facings of the draught excluder strips 4 and 4'.
  • the connecting elements consist of a profile section which fits into the hollow profile in such a way as to obtain a uniform joint.
  • the corner piece can also be fixed in place using a flange 15 the same as the flange 7 and by means of securing strips 8.
  • the corner piece 11 can be shaped as a straight connecting piece, so that the connecting elements 14 align, such that the aligned draught excluder strips 4 and 4' can be joined.

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Description

  • The invention relates to an assembly comprising a refrigerator cabinet or the like, having an opening presenting a metal door frame and a door hinged thereto for closing said opening, peripheral sealing means for sealing between the peripheral margin of said door and said door frame and connected to one of them so as to effect face-to-face sealing contact with the other, said sealing means comprising a plurality of lengths of sealing strip each length having an end face, perpendicular to the longitudinal direction thereof with the lengths being disposed so that their end faces are spaced from each other and connecting pieces for bridging between the spaced end faces and connecting said lengths of sealing strip in end-to-end relation to form a circumscribing seal between the door frame and the door, each length of sealing strip being hollow and of flexible material having an inner wall, an outer wall and opposite side walls defining a hollow space, said outer wall being longitudinally recessed to present outwardly projecting, U-shaped edges along the opposite sides of the recess, a magnetic strip received in and secured within the recess of each length of sealing strip, each magnetic strip having opposite sides adjacent to said outwardly projecting, U-shaped edges, each connecting piece having a cross-sectional shape the same as the cross-sectional shape of said lengths of sealing strip.
  • Such an assembly as disclosed in US-A-3.114.243, serves to seal off the abovementioned opening tightly after the closing of the movable part, even if the size of the aperture varies as a result of surface unevenness. In the case where a magnetic body is used, this will attach itself firmly to the edge section of the piece of furniture, the flexible profile assuring freedom of movement. The drawback with known frameworks is that they have to be made to size in advance, the dimensions depending on the size of the door. This is done by sawing off the draught excluder profile in a mitre block and subsequently vulcanising the end surfaces together or to applying a corner piece, having the disadvantage of forming a surface what does not flush with the rest of the profile, with the result that leakages can occur at this point. Furthermore, the vulcanising of draught excluder strip can only be carried out by the manufacturer, who in consequence, is constantly having to apply varying size specifications for the framework for different types of cabinet.
  • The invention aims at disposing of the abovementioned drawback by providing an assembly which is distinguished in that each magnetic strip has an operative face recessed below such opposite side edges whereby the operating face of each magnetic strip is free to flex its associated length of sealing strip and press the outwardly projecting edges thereof against the member to which it is not secured when the door is closed and the magnetic strips are attracted to the metal of the member to which it is not secured, and wherein said connecting pieces present connecting end faces having the same shape and area as the spaced end faces and disposed in abutting relation to the spaced end faces of adjacent lengths of sealing strip, each connecting piece having an outer wall provided with a recess routed to align with the recesses of said adjacent lengths of sealing strip and each connecting piece also having a separate magnetic strip secured within such recess to effect a continuation between the magnetic strips of such adjacent lengths of sealing strip, and wherein a connecting element is fitted within opposite ends of each connecting piece and projecting therefrom to receive the corresponding ends of the adjacent lengths of sealing strip.
  • The connecting piece is of a form corresponding to that of the profile of the draught excluder strip. This guarantees uniform deforming upon opening and closing.
  • The connecting piece can have various shapes, in order for example to connect two aligned lengths of profile. The preferred design shape is, however, L-shaped, in which case the connecting piece can serve as corner piece for the framework.
  • Since the draught excluder profile is hollow in form, the connecting piece according to the invention is provided with a joint fastener which is inserted into the hollow strip. This results in an accurate joint as well as uniform deforming with the adjoining draught excluder profile. This and other aspects of the invention will be further amplified in the following diagrammatic description of an embodiment of the invention.
  • In the drawing:
    • Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of a refrigerator cabinet provided with a framework of draught excluder profile according to the invention,
    • Fig. 2 shows a detail of the framework corner piece from fig. 1,
    • Fig. 3 shows a detail corresponding with fig. 2 with, however, a disconnected corner piece.
  • The reference number 1 in the drawing indicates the fixed part of the refrigerator and the reference number 2 indicates the door section which moves relative to it. As is usual, the doorframe edge 3 is fitted with a draught excluder profile 4, which falls into position against the frame edging 5 of the fixed unit.
  • The draught excluder strip 4 is illustrated in detail in figure 2. It consists here of a hollow profile 6, the back-side having a bended flanged section 7 which can be attached to the door section 2 by means of a clamp strip 8. The hollow profile is recessed on the side away from the flange 7. In this recess a magnetic body 10 is embedded and fastened. The curved projecting edges of the profile 4 provide a double connection with the frame edging 5 of the fixed part. The bended projecting edges also ensure freedom of movement for the magnetic body 10 in the direction of the frame edging 5 of the fixed part when the door section 2 is slammed shut.
  • The invention concerns a connecting piece for the joining of two lengths of draught excluder strip, 4 and 4'. A corner piece 11 is illustrated which shows in cross section a profile which lies flush with the draught excluder strip 4, in such a way that the bent projecting edges of the draught excluder strips 4 and 4' fit flush with each other in the corner piece 11. An L-shaped magnetic body 12 is also embedded in the recessed front facing.
  • As shown in fig. 3, the corner piece is provided with connecting elements mounted at the sides 13 which join up with the end facings of the draught excluder strips 4 and 4'. The connecting elements consist of a profile section which fits into the hollow profile in such a way as to obtain a uniform joint.
  • The corner piece can also be fixed in place using a flange 15 the same as the flange 7 and by means of securing strips 8.
  • The corner piece 11 can be shaped as a straight connecting piece, so that the connecting elements 14 align, such that the aligned draught excluder strips 4 and 4' can be joined.
  • The advantage obtained is that frameworks such as that illustrated in fig. 1 can be assembled by the furniture manufacturer in any form required.

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1. An assembly comprising a refrigerator cabinet (1) or the like, having an opening presenting a metal door frame (5) and a door (2) hinged thereto for closing said opening, peripheral sealing means (4) for sealing between the peripheral margin of said door and said door frame and connected to one of them so as to effect face-to-face sealing contact with the other, said sealing means comprising a plurality of lengths of sealing strip (6) each length having an end face, perpendicular to the longitudinal direction thereof with the lengths being disposed so that their end faces are spaced from each other and connecting pieces (11) for bridging between the spaced end faces and connecting said lengths of sealing strip (6) in end-to-end relation to form a circumscribing seal (4) between the door frame and the door, each length of sealing strip (6) being hollow and of flexible material having an inner wall, an outer wall and opposite side walls defining a hollow space, said outer wall being longitudinally recessed to present outwardly projecting, U-shaped edges along the opposite sides of the recess, a magnetic strip (10) received in and secured within the recess of each length of sealing strip (6), each magnetic strip (10) having opposite sides adjacent to said outwardly projecting, U-shaped edges, each connecting piece (11) having a cross-sectional shape the same as the cross-sectional shape of said lengths of sealing strip (6), characterized in that each magnetic strip has an operative face recessed below such opposite side edges whereby the operating face of each magnetic strip is free to flex its associated length of sealing strip and press the outwardly projecting edges thereof against the member to which it is not secured when the door is closed and the magnetic strips (10) are attached to the metal of the member to which it is not secured, and wherein said connecting pieces (11) present connecting end faces (13) having the same shape and area as the spaced end faces and disposed in abutting relation to the spaced end faces of adjacent lengths of sealing strip, each connecting piece having an outer wall provided with a recess routed to align with the recesses of said adjacent lengths of sealing strip and each connecting piece also having a separate magnetic strip (12) secured within such recess to effect a continuation between the magnetic strips of such adjacent lengths of sealing strip, and wherein a connecting element (14) is fitted within opposite ends of each connecting piece and projecting therefrom to receive the corresponding ends of the adjacent lengths of sealing strip (6).
2. An assembly as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that each connecting piece is in the form of an L-shaped corner piece.
3. An assembly as claimed in claim 1 or 2, characterized each length of sealing strip (6) and each connecting piece is provided with a flange (15) overlying its inner wall and including securing strips (8) fastening such flanges to said door.
EP19850200799 1984-05-17 1985-05-15 Framework of draught excluder strip for pieces of furniture such as refrigerators and the like Expired EP0161730B1 (en)

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NL8401588A NL8401588A (en) 1984-05-17 1984-05-17 FRAME STRIP FOR FURNITURE PIECES, SUCH AS FRIDGES AND THE LIKE.
NL8401588 1984-05-17

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GB0019596D0 (en) 2000-08-09 2000-09-27 Foster Refrigerator Uk Ltd Refrigeration cabinet
DE10120223B4 (en) 2001-04-24 2005-08-25 Carl Freudenberg Kg Multi-layer air filter and its use
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