EP0505171A3 - Improvements in or relating to a condensate collector - Google Patents

Improvements in or relating to a condensate collector Download PDF

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EP0505171A3
EP0505171A3 EP19920302346 EP92302346A EP0505171A3 EP 0505171 A3 EP0505171 A3 EP 0505171A3 EP 19920302346 EP19920302346 EP 19920302346 EP 92302346 A EP92302346 A EP 92302346A EP 0505171 A3 EP0505171 A3 EP 0505171A3
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condensate
grooves
lid
vegetable
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Swee Hock Yeoh
Andrew Malcolm Mcmullen
Joseph Deans
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Fisher and Paykel Appliances Ltd
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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
    • F25D21/00—Defrosting; Preventing frosting; Removing condensed or defrost water
    • F25D21/14—Collecting or removing condensed and defrost water; Drip trays
    • 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
    • F25D25/00—Charging, supporting, and discharging the articles to be cooled
    • F25D25/02—Charging, supporting, and discharging the articles to be cooled by shelves
    • F25D25/024—Slidable shelves
    • F25D25/025—Drawers
    • 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
    • F25D2321/00—Details or arrangements for defrosting; Preventing frosting; Removing condensed or defrost water, not provided for in other groups of this subclass
    • F25D2321/14—Collecting condense or defrost water; Removing condense or defrost water
    • F25D2321/144—Collecting condense or defrost water; Removing condense or defrost water characterised by the construction of drip water collection pans
    • F25D2321/1441—Collecting condense or defrost water; Removing condense or defrost water characterised by the construction of drip water collection pans inside a refrigerator
    • 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
    • F25D2321/00—Details or arrangements for defrosting; Preventing frosting; Removing condensed or defrost water, not provided for in other groups of this subclass
    • F25D2321/14—Collecting condense or defrost water; Removing condense or defrost water
    • F25D2321/147—Collecting condense or defrost water; Removing condense or defrost water characterised by capillary, wick, adsorbent, or evaporation elements
    • 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
    • F25D2500/00—Problems to be solved
    • F25D2500/02—Geometry problems

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  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
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  • Removal Of Water From Condensation And Defrosting (AREA)
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  • Cold Air Circulating Systems And Constructional Details In Refrigerators (AREA)

Abstract

The invention relates to a condensate collector comprising a lid (1) having a downwardly facing portion (4) which is positioned over a vegetable bin 2 in a refrigerator (24). The downwardly facing portion (4) has a plurality of spaced apart, drainable elongate channels or grooves (9). Condensate formed as a result of fruit/vegetables in the vegetable bin (2) respiring collects in the channels or grooves (9) and tends to be drawn towards the upwardly disposed bases (10) thereof as a result of water tension. The ability of the condensate to collect in the grooves (9) is reliant on the dimensions and spacings of the grooves (9,). The lid (1) is provided on a slight angle towards the rear of the refrigerator (24) so that condensate can drain to a baffle (13) and evaporate therefrom. A combination of the lid (1) and vegetable/fruit bin (2) is also claimed as is a method of collecting condensate using the condensate collector. <IMAGE>
EP92302346A 1991-03-19 1992-03-18 Condensate collector Expired - Lifetime EP0505171B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
NZ237482A NZ237482A (en) 1991-03-19 1991-03-19 Condensate collector tray with v-shaped grooves
NZ237482 1991-03-19

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EP0505171A2 EP0505171A2 (en) 1992-09-23
EP0505171A3 true EP0505171A3 (en) 1993-01-13
EP0505171B1 EP0505171B1 (en) 1997-06-04

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EP92302346A Expired - Lifetime EP0505171B1 (en) 1991-03-19 1992-03-18 Condensate collector

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JP (1) JPH0571856A (en)
AT (1) ATE154121T1 (en)
AU (1) AU653790B2 (en)
DE (1) DE69220117T2 (en)
NZ (1) NZ237482A (en)

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US6173580B1 (en) 1998-04-24 2001-01-16 Max Rosenburg Refrigerator crisper drawer liner for preventing the spoilage of produce stored in a refrigerator drawer
US6883336B2 (en) * 2003-01-13 2005-04-26 Crossd Holdings, LTD Air conditioning condensation drainage system
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DE102005045325A1 (en) 2005-09-22 2007-03-29 BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH Pull-out box for a refrigeration unit
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US2267486A (en) * 1940-09-24 1941-12-23 John B West Hydrator
US2275324A (en) * 1940-03-04 1942-03-03 James G Scott Means for and the method of refrigeration
US2377941A (en) * 1943-03-06 1945-06-12 Admiral Corp Refrigerator
US2670611A (en) * 1949-05-11 1954-03-02 Electrolux Ab Refrigerator having provisions for collecting moisture
US2750759A (en) * 1952-07-30 1956-06-19 Gen Electric Sloping baffle for a refrigerator
US2755158A (en) * 1953-11-25 1956-07-17 Gen Electric Support means for a meat container
DE1006441B (en) * 1956-02-02 1957-04-18 Bbc Brown Boveri & Cie Device for collecting condensed water, in particular drip plate under evaporators of refrigeration systems, such as refrigerators or the like.
US3108455A (en) * 1962-05-14 1963-10-29 Gen Motors Corp Refrigerator with meat storage receptacle
US4949847A (en) * 1986-04-07 1990-08-21 Matsushita Refrigeration Company Storage receptacle

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US2275324A (en) * 1940-03-04 1942-03-03 James G Scott Means for and the method of refrigeration
US2267486A (en) * 1940-09-24 1941-12-23 John B West Hydrator
US2377941A (en) * 1943-03-06 1945-06-12 Admiral Corp Refrigerator
US2670611A (en) * 1949-05-11 1954-03-02 Electrolux Ab Refrigerator having provisions for collecting moisture
US2750759A (en) * 1952-07-30 1956-06-19 Gen Electric Sloping baffle for a refrigerator
US2755158A (en) * 1953-11-25 1956-07-17 Gen Electric Support means for a meat container
DE1006441B (en) * 1956-02-02 1957-04-18 Bbc Brown Boveri & Cie Device for collecting condensed water, in particular drip plate under evaporators of refrigeration systems, such as refrigerators or the like.
US3108455A (en) * 1962-05-14 1963-10-29 Gen Motors Corp Refrigerator with meat storage receptacle
US4949847A (en) * 1986-04-07 1990-08-21 Matsushita Refrigeration Company Storage receptacle

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JPH0571856A (en) 1993-03-23
ATE154121T1 (en) 1997-06-15
EP0505171A2 (en) 1992-09-23
EP0505171B1 (en) 1997-06-04
NZ237482A (en) 1995-02-24
DE69220117D1 (en) 1997-07-10
AU1299192A (en) 1992-09-24
DE69220117T2 (en) 1997-09-18
AU653790B2 (en) 1994-10-13

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