EP1431689A1 - Refrigerator for beverage, tabacco or food - Google Patents

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EP1431689A1
EP1431689A1 EP03405801A EP03405801A EP1431689A1 EP 1431689 A1 EP1431689 A1 EP 1431689A1 EP 03405801 A EP03405801 A EP 03405801A EP 03405801 A EP03405801 A EP 03405801A EP 1431689 A1 EP1431689 A1 EP 1431689A1
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    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25DREFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21LIGHTING
    • F21WINDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES F21K, F21L, F21S and F21V, RELATING TO USES OR APPLICATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS
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    • F21W2131/305Lighting for domestic or personal use for refrigerators
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25DREFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D2331/00Details or arrangements of other cooling or freezing apparatus not provided for in other groups of this subclass
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    • F25D2331/803Bottles

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  • the invention relates to a refrigerator for beverages, tobacco or food, with an interior that is one or more, of one Cooling device adjustable chambers to a certain temperature includes and is provided with internal lighting.
  • Such refrigerators with one or more, from a cooling device Chamber or chambers adjustable to a certain temperature are known in various configurations and available on the market.
  • Chamber or chambers adjustable to a certain temperature are known in various configurations and available on the market.
  • wine storage cabinets with at least two chambers that are individually adjustable to a specific temperature are known, which provide at optimal consumption temperatures allow chilled wines.
  • Refrigerators are usually designed with lighting in the form of electric light bulbs. These have the disadvantage that they Radiate heat in the refrigerator interior. In addition, the Light bulbs are replaced relatively often. In the event of a defective light bulb the lighting fails until it is replaced by a new light bulb.
  • the present invention has for its object a refrigerator of the type mentioned at the beginning, that with an aesthetic attractive and reliable lighting.
  • this object is achieved in that the internal lighting is formed by a number of light emitting diodes, by means of which sufficient brightness in the chambers to recognize the housed therein Objects is generated.
  • each chamber with such a number of light emitting diodes is that sufficient brightness in the chamber for Detection of the objects housed therein is generated in particular creates a special lighting effect in the refrigerator. Further there is a heat radiation in the interior of the refrigerator caused by lighting avoided.
  • the LEDs have a longer lifespan as light bulbs.
  • the light emitting diodes are small and can be used as flat elements are installed in the refrigerator walls and therefore do not take any Space required.
  • FIG. 1 shows a refrigerator 1 provided with a glass door 2, which also is shown in Fig. 2, but without the glass door 2, so its interior 3 is more apparent.
  • the refrigerator 1 for example is a wine storage cabinet that can be used for storing different Weeping bottles (e.g. with white wine and with red wine) is provided for optimal aroma development in different Temperatures should be stored.
  • the interior 3 through a horizontal partition 4 in two chambers 3a, 3b divided, in which in a known and therefore not closer different cooling temperature shown by means of control elements is individually adjustable.
  • the actual cooling device a cooling unit also known design, is located on the back of the Refrigerators 1.
  • the two chambers 3a, 3b are advantageously closed Glass door 2 separated almost tightly.
  • the cooling objects e.g. the wine bottles
  • the horizontal partition 4 can preferably be adjusted in height become, whereby the size of the two chambers 3a, 3b can be changed as required is. It goes without saying that more than a horizontal partition 4 and resulting division of the Interior 3 possible in more than two chambers.
  • the horizontal Partition 4 could also be a preferably adjustable vertical Partition the interior 3 in two chambers with individually adjustable Divide cooling temperatures. But it would also be an order from several vertical partitions or a division into more than two Chambers conceivable through such vertical partitions.
  • the refrigerator 1 is equipped with internal lighting, which according to the invention by such a number of light emitting diodes or light emitting diodes (LED) in each chamber 3a, 3b, that in each chamber 3a, 3b sufficient brightness to recognize the objects accommodated therein are produced.
  • the small, flat Elements in the form of light-emitting diodes are designated by 7 in FIG. 2.
  • LEDs 7 e.g. 3.5 V, 1.0 W
  • the main advantage of The lighting according to the invention consists of the light-emitting diodes 7 unlike conventional light bulbs, no heat in the interior 3 radiate from the refrigerator 1 and also do not cause UV radiation, as is often the case when generating cold light.
  • the LEDs 7 are in the side walls 10 of the refrigerator 1 installed to save space, so that its surface is practical lies in the side wall plane.
  • the LEDs 7 are advantageous evenly in the side walls 10 delimiting the chambers 3a, 3b distributed.
  • another arrangement of the light-emitting diodes 7 would also be the case possible in interior 3; e.g. could the LEDs 7 on the Partition 4 (especially in the case of a vertical partition) or on the Cross members or trays 5, attached to the rear wall or ceiling, etc. become. This way, lighting with different levels of intensity could also be used are generated in the individual chambers 3a, 3b.
  • the replaceable LEDs 7 are advantageously serial in one Circuit switched.
  • the refrigerator 1 according to the invention can be designed so that the Illumination is switched off when the refrigerator door is closed. Just when using a glass door 2, however, a permanent, Even according to the invention accomplished with the refrigerator door closed Lighting may be useful when checking the refrigerator contents enables without having to open the refrigerator door, and which also contribute to the aesthetic effect of the refrigerator can. As already mentioned, there is no illumination-related heat radiation in the interior 3 instead, which is otherwise permanent lighting would not make sense.
  • the light-emitting diodes 7 advantageously each have an essentially round one Cross section on. But you can each with a polygonal, elongated and / or other cross-section are provided.
  • the invention is sufficiently demonstrated with the above exemplary embodiments. However, it could be explained in further explanations. In particular, the number of light-emitting diodes per side wall could only be their number two or more than the six shown.

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The refrigerator (1), particularly for storing bottles of wine at different controlled temperatures, has a divider (4) creating two separate compartments (3a,3b) at different temperatures and illumination is provided by a series of LEDs (7) provided at each shelf level.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Kühlschrank für Getränke, Tabak oder Lebensmittel, mit einem Innenraum, der eine oder mehrere, von einer Kühleinrichtung auf eine bestimmte Temperatur einstellbare Kammern umfasst und mit einer inneren Beleuchtung versehen ist.The invention relates to a refrigerator for beverages, tobacco or food, with an interior that is one or more, of one Cooling device adjustable chambers to a certain temperature includes and is provided with internal lighting.

Derartige Kühlschränke mit einer oder mehreren, von einer Kühleinrichtung auf eine bestimmte Temperatur einstellbaren Kammer oder Kammern sind in verschiedensten Ausgestaltungen bekannt und auf dem Markt erhältlich. Neben den herkömmlichen Kühlschränken sind auch beispielsweise aus der EP-A-1 225 404 Weinlagerschränke mit mindestens zwei individuell auf eine bestimmte Temperatur einstellbaren Kammern bekannt, die eine Bereitstellung von auf optimale Konsumationstemperaturen gekühlten Weinen ermöglichen.Such refrigerators with one or more, from a cooling device Chamber or chambers adjustable to a certain temperature are known in various configurations and available on the market. In addition to the conventional refrigerators, for example from EP-A-1 225 404 wine storage cabinets with at least two chambers that are individually adjustable to a specific temperature are known, which provide at optimal consumption temperatures allow chilled wines.

Kühlschränke werden in der Regel mit einer Beleuchtung in Form von elektrischen Glühbirnen ausgestattet. Diese haben den Nachteil, dass sie Wärme in den Kühlschrank-Innenraum abstrahlen. Zudem müssen die Glühbirnen relativ oft ausgewechselt werden. Bei einer defekten Glühbirne fällt die Beleuchtung bis zum Ersatz durch eine neue Glühbirne aus.Refrigerators are usually designed with lighting in the form of electric light bulbs. These have the disadvantage that they Radiate heat in the refrigerator interior. In addition, the Light bulbs are replaced relatively often. In the event of a defective light bulb the lighting fails until it is replaced by a new light bulb.

Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen Kühlschrank der eingangs genannten Art zu schaffen, der mit einer ästhetisch ansprechenden und zuverlässigen Beleuchtung ausgerüstet ist.The present invention has for its object a refrigerator of the type mentioned at the beginning, that with an aesthetic attractive and reliable lighting.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäss dadurch gelöst, dass die innere Beleuchtung durch eine Anzahl von Leuchtdioden gebildet ist, mittels denen in den Kammern ausreichende Helligkeit zum Erkennen der darin untergebrachten Gegenstände erzeugt wird.According to the invention, this object is achieved in that the internal lighting is formed by a number of light emitting diodes, by means of which sufficient brightness in the chambers to recognize the housed therein Objects is generated.

Weitere bevorzugte Ausgestaltungen der erfindungsgemässen Kühlschranks bilden den Gegenstand der abhängigen Ansprüche.Further preferred configurations of the refrigerator according to the invention form the subject of the dependent claims.

Dadurch, dass jede Kammer mit einer solchen Anzahl von Leuchtdioden (LED) ausgestattet ist, dass in der Kammer ausreichende Helligkeit zum Erkennen der darin untergebrachten Gegenstände erzeugt wird, wird insbesondere ein spezieller Lichteffekt in dem Kühlschrank erzeugt. Ferner wird eine beleuchtungsbedingte Wärmeabstrahlung in den Kühlschrank-Innenraum vermieden. Die Leuchtdioden haben eine höhere Lebensdauer als Glühbirnen.The fact that each chamber with such a number of light emitting diodes (LED) is that sufficient brightness in the chamber for Detection of the objects housed therein is generated in particular creates a special lighting effect in the refrigerator. Further there is a heat radiation in the interior of the refrigerator caused by lighting avoided. The LEDs have a longer lifespan as light bulbs.

Zudem sind die Leuchtdioden klein, können als flache Elemente direkt in den Kühlschrank-Wänden eingebaut werden und nehmen somit keinen Platz in Anspruch.In addition, the light emitting diodes are small and can be used as flat elements are installed in the refrigerator walls and therefore do not take any Space required.

Die Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand der Zeichnung näher erläutert. Es zeigen:

Fig. 1
ein Ausführungsbeispiel eines erfindungsgemässen Kühlschranks in perspektivischer Darstellung; und
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in perspektivischer Darstellung den Kühlschrank nach Fig. 1 ohne Türe.
The invention is explained below with reference to the drawing. Show it:
Fig. 1
an embodiment of a refrigerator according to the invention in a perspective view; and
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in perspective the refrigerator of FIG. 1 without a door.

Fig.1 zeigt einen mit einer Glastür 2 versehenen Kühlschrank 1, der auch in Fig. 2 dargestellt ist, allerdings ohne die Glastür 2, damit sein Innenraum 3 besser ersichtlich ist. Beim Kühlschrank 1 kann es sich beispielsweise um einen Weinlagerschrank handeln, der zur Lagerung von mit verschiedenen Weinen (z.B. mit Weisswein und mit Rotwein) abgefüllten Flaschen vorgesehen ist, die für eine optimale Aromaentwicklung bei unterschiedlichen Temperaturen gelagert werden sollen. Zu diesem Zweck ist der Innenraum 3 durch eine horizontale Trennwand 4 in zwei Kammern 3a, 3b unterteilt, in welchen in einer an sich bekannten und daher nicht näher dargestellten Weise über Regelorgane unterschiedliche Kühltemperatur individuell einstellbar ist. Die eigentliche Kühleinrichtung, ein Kühlaggregat ebenfalls bekannter Bauart, befindet sich auf der Rückseite des Kühlschrankes 1. Die beiden Kammern 3a, 3b sind mit Vorteil bei geschlossener Glastür 2 annähernd dicht voneinander getrennt. In jeder Kammer sind mehrere horizontale Querträger bzw. Tablare 5 für die zu kühlenden Gegenstände (z.B. die Weinflaschen) vorhanden, auf welche die Gegenstände gelegt werden können.1 shows a refrigerator 1 provided with a glass door 2, which also is shown in Fig. 2, but without the glass door 2, so its interior 3 is more apparent. In the refrigerator 1, for example is a wine storage cabinet that can be used for storing different Weeping bottles (e.g. with white wine and with red wine) is provided for optimal aroma development in different Temperatures should be stored. For this purpose the interior 3 through a horizontal partition 4 in two chambers 3a, 3b divided, in which in a known and therefore not closer different cooling temperature shown by means of control elements is individually adjustable. The actual cooling device, a cooling unit also known design, is located on the back of the Refrigerators 1. The two chambers 3a, 3b are advantageously closed Glass door 2 separated almost tightly. In every Chamber are several horizontal cross members or trays 5 for the cooling objects (e.g. the wine bottles) on which the Objects can be placed.

Die horizontale Trennwand 4 kann vorzugsweise in der Höhe verstellt werden, wodurch die Grösse der beiden Kammern 3a, 3b nach Bedarf veränderbar ist. Selbstverständlich wäre auch eine Verwendung von mehr als einer horizontalen Trennwand 4 und daraus resultierende Unterteilung des Innenraums 3 in mehr als zwei Kammern möglich. Statt der horizontalen Trennwand 4 könnte aber auch eine vorzugsweise verstellbare vertikale Trennwand den Innenraum 3 in zwei Kammern mit individuell einstellbaren Kühltemperaturen unterteilen. Es wäre aber auch eine Anordnung von mehreren vertikalen Trennwänden bzw. eine Unterteilung in mehr als zwei Kammern durch solche vertikale Trennwände denkbar.The horizontal partition 4 can preferably be adjusted in height become, whereby the size of the two chambers 3a, 3b can be changed as required is. It goes without saying that more than a horizontal partition 4 and resulting division of the Interior 3 possible in more than two chambers. Instead of the horizontal Partition 4 could also be a preferably adjustable vertical Partition the interior 3 in two chambers with individually adjustable Divide cooling temperatures. But it would also be an order from several vertical partitions or a division into more than two Chambers conceivable through such vertical partitions.

Der Kühlschrank 1 ist mit einer inneren Beleuchtung ausgerüstet, die erfindungsgemäss durch eine solche Anzahl von Leuchtdioden bzw. Licht emittierenden Dioden (LED) in jeder Kammer 3a, 3b bewerkstelligt wird, dass in jeder Kammer 3a, 3b ausreichende Helligkeit zum Erkennen der darin untergebrachten Gegenstände erzeugt wird. Die als kleine, flache Elemente ausgebildeten Leuchtdioden sind in Fig. 2 mit 7 bezeichnet. Gerade bei einem Weinlagerschrank, in welchem relativ grosse Gegenstände (Flaschen) aufbewahrt werden, reicht eine relativ schwache, durch die Leuchtdioden 7 (z.B. 3,5 V, 1.0 W) gut erzielbare Beleuchtung zum Erkennen der Gegenstände aus, die sogar gegenüber der herkömmlichen Beleuchtung angenehm empfunden werden kann. Der wesentliche Vorteil der erfindungsgemässen Beleuchtung besteht darin, dass die Leuchtdioden 7 im Gegensatz zu herkömmlichen Glühbirnen keine Wärme in den Innenraum 3 des Kühlschrankes 1 abstrahlen, und auch keine UV-Strahlung verursachen, wie es bei Erzeugung vom kalten Licht oft der Fall ist.The refrigerator 1 is equipped with internal lighting, which according to the invention by such a number of light emitting diodes or light emitting diodes (LED) in each chamber 3a, 3b, that in each chamber 3a, 3b sufficient brightness to recognize the objects accommodated therein are produced. The small, flat Elements in the form of light-emitting diodes are designated by 7 in FIG. 2. Just in a wine storage cabinet, in which relatively large objects (Bottles) are kept, a relatively weak one suffices, through which LEDs 7 (e.g. 3.5 V, 1.0 W) easily accessible lighting for recognition of the objects that are even compared to conventional lighting can be felt pleasant. The main advantage of The lighting according to the invention consists of the light-emitting diodes 7 unlike conventional light bulbs, no heat in the interior 3 radiate from the refrigerator 1 and also do not cause UV radiation, as is often the case when generating cold light.

Gemäss Fig. 2 sind die Leuchtdioden 7 in Seitenwänden 10 des Kühlschrankes 1 platzsparend eingebaut, derart, dass ihre Oberfläche praktisch in der Seitenwand-Ebene liegt. Mit Vorteil sind die Leuchtdioden 7 gleichmässig in den die Kammern 3a, 3b begrenzenden Seitenwänden 10 verteilt. Allerdings wäre auch eine andere Anordnung der Leuchtdioden 7 im Innenraum 3 möglich; z.B. könnten die Leuchtdioden 7 auch an der Trennwand 4 (insbesondere bei einer vertikalen Trennwand) oder an den Querträgern bzw. Tablaren 5, an der hinteren Wand oder Decke etc. angebracht werden. So könnte auch bei Bedarf unterschiedlich starke Beleuchtung in den einzelnen Kammern 3a, 3b erzeugt werden.2, the LEDs 7 are in the side walls 10 of the refrigerator 1 installed to save space, so that its surface is practical lies in the side wall plane. The LEDs 7 are advantageous evenly in the side walls 10 delimiting the chambers 3a, 3b distributed. However, another arrangement of the light-emitting diodes 7 would also be the case possible in interior 3; e.g. could the LEDs 7 on the Partition 4 (especially in the case of a vertical partition) or on the Cross members or trays 5, attached to the rear wall or ceiling, etc. become. This way, lighting with different levels of intensity could also be used are generated in the individual chambers 3a, 3b.

Die auswechselbaren Leuchtdioden 7 sind mit Vorteil seriell in einem Schaltkreis geschaltet.The replaceable LEDs 7 are advantageously serial in one Circuit switched.

Der erfindungsgemässe Kühlschrank 1 kann so konzipiert werden, dass die Beleuchtung beim Schliessen der Kühlschranktür ausgeschaltet wird. Gerade bei der Verwendung einer Glastür 2 kann jedoch auch eine dauerhafte, auch bei geschlossener Kühlschranktür bewerkstelligte erfindungsgemässe Beleuchtung sinnvoll sein, die eine Überprüfung des Kühlschrankinhalts ermöglicht, ohne dass die Kühlschranktür geöffnet werden muss, und die zudem zur ästhetischen Wirkung des Kühlschrankes beitragen kann. Wie bereits erwähnt, findet dabei keine beleuchtungsbedingte Wärmeabstrahlung in den Innenraum 3 statt, die ansonsten eine Dauerbeleuchtung nicht sinnvoll machen würde. The refrigerator 1 according to the invention can be designed so that the Illumination is switched off when the refrigerator door is closed. Just when using a glass door 2, however, a permanent, Even according to the invention accomplished with the refrigerator door closed Lighting may be useful when checking the refrigerator contents enables without having to open the refrigerator door, and which also contribute to the aesthetic effect of the refrigerator can. As already mentioned, there is no illumination-related heat radiation in the interior 3 instead, which is otherwise permanent lighting would not make sense.

Die Leuchtdioden 7 weisen vorteilhaft jeweils einen im wesentlichen runden Querschnitt auf. Sie können aber jeweils mit einem vieleckigen, länglichen und/oder andersförmigen Querschnitt versehen sind.The light-emitting diodes 7 advantageously each have an essentially round one Cross section on. But you can each with a polygonal, elongated and / or other cross-section are provided.

Die Erfindung ist mit den obigen Ausführungsbeispielen ausreichend dargetan. Sie könnte jedoch noch in weiteren Ausführungen erläutert sein. Insbesondere könnte die Anzahl der Leuchtdioden pro Seitenwand nur deren zwei oder aber auch mehr als die dargestellten sechs eingebaut sein.The invention is sufficiently demonstrated with the above exemplary embodiments. However, it could be explained in further explanations. In particular, the number of light-emitting diodes per side wall could only be their number two or more than the six shown.

Selbstverständlich könnte anstelle der Lagerung von Wein auch Lebensmittel, beispielsweise auch Gemüse, oder auch Tabakwaren, wie Zigarren, gelagert sein.Of course, instead of storing wine, food, for example also vegetables or tobacco products such as cigars, be stored.

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Kühlschrank für Getränke, Tabak oder Lebensmittel, mit einem Innenraum (3), der eine oder mehrere, von einer Kühleinrichtung auf eine bestimmte Temperatur einstellbare Kammern (3a, 3b) umfasst und mit einer inneren Beleuchtung versehen ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die innere Beleuchtung durch eine Anzahl von Leuchtdioden (7) gebildet ist, mittels denen in den Kammern (3a, 3b) ausreichende Helligkeit zum Erkennen der darin untergebrachten Gegenstände erzeugt wird.Refrigerator for beverages, tobacco or food, with an interior (3), which comprises one or more chambers (3a, 3b) adjustable by a cooling device and is provided with internal lighting, characterized in that the internal lighting is formed by a number of light emitting diodes (7), by means of which sufficient brightness is generated in the chambers (3a, 3b) for recognizing the objects accommodated therein. Kühlschrank nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Leuchtdioden (7) in einem Schaltkreis seriell geschaltet und es sich um Leuchtdioden bzw. Licht emittierenden Dioden (LED) handelt. A refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that the light-emitting diodes (7) are connected in series in a circuit and are light-emitting diodes or light-emitting diodes (LED). Kühlschrank nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Leuchtdioden (7) in die jeweilige Kammer (3a, 3b) begrenzende Seitenwände (10) des Kühlschrankes (1) auswechselbar eingebaut sind.Refrigerator according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the light-emitting diodes (7) in the respective chamber (3a, 3b) delimiting side walls (10) of the refrigerator (1) are interchangeably installed. Kühlschrank nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Leuchtdioden (7) als kleine, flache Elemente ausgestaltet sind, deren Oberfläche im wesentlichen in der Seitenwand-Ebene liegt.Refrigerator according to claim 3, characterized in that the light emitting diodes (7) are designed as small, flat elements, the surface of which lies essentially in the side wall plane. Kühlschrank nach Anspruch 3 oder 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Leuchtdioden (7) in den Seitenwänden (10) gleichmässig verteilt sind.Refrigerator according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that the light-emitting diodes (7) in the side walls (10) are evenly distributed. Kühlschrank nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die durch die Leuchtdioden (7) bewerkstelligte Beleuchtung des Innenraums (3) beim Schliessen einer Kühlschranktür (2) ausschaltbar ist.Refrigerator according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the lighting of the interior (3) brought about by the light-emitting diodes (7) can be switched off when a refrigerator door (2) is closed. Kühlschrank nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, gekennzeichnet durch eine als Glastür (2) ausgebildete Kühlschranktür und eine auch bei geschlossener Glastür (2) durch die Leuchtdioden (7) bewerkstelligte Beleuchtung.Refrigerator according to one of Claims 1 to 5, characterized by a refrigerator door designed as a glass door (2) and lighting which is also brought about by the light-emitting diodes (7) when the glass door (2) is closed. Kühlschrank nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche 1 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Leuchtdioden (7) jeweils einen im wesentlichen runden Querschnitt aufweisen.Refrigerator according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the light-emitting diodes (7) each have an essentially round cross section. Kühlschrank nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche 1 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Leuchtdioden (7) jeweils mit einem vieleckigen, länglichen und/oder andersförmigen Querschnitt versehen sind.Refrigerator according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the light-emitting diodes (7) are each provided with a polygonal, elongated and / or different cross-section.
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