EP2198225B1 - Kühlmodul und kühlsystem - Google Patents

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EP2198225B1
EP2198225B1 EP08800209A EP08800209A EP2198225B1 EP 2198225 B1 EP2198225 B1 EP 2198225B1 EP 08800209 A EP08800209 A EP 08800209A EP 08800209 A EP08800209 A EP 08800209A EP 2198225 B1 EP2198225 B1 EP 2198225B1
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Luciana Wasnievski Da Silva
Márcio Roberto THIESSEN
Paulo Rogerio Carrara Couto
Taciani Meurer Duarte
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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
    • F25D19/00—Arrangement or mounting of refrigeration units with respect to devices or objects to be refrigerated, e.g. infrared detectors
    • F25D19/02—Arrangement or mounting of refrigeration units with respect to devices or objects to be refrigerated, e.g. infrared detectors plug-in type
    • 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
    • F25B—REFRIGERATION MACHINES, PLANTS OR SYSTEMS; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS
    • F25B2500/00—Problems to be solved
    • F25B2500/01—Geometry problems, e.g. for reducing size
    • 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
    • F25B—REFRIGERATION MACHINES, PLANTS OR SYSTEMS; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS
    • F25B2500/00—Problems to be solved
    • F25B2500/06—Damage
    • 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
    • F25D19/00—Arrangement or mounting of refrigeration units with respect to devices or objects to be refrigerated, e.g. infrared detectors

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  • the present invention relates to a portable refrigeration module. More particularly, the invention relates to a self-contained mobile refrigeration unit having a construction arrangement which enables it to be effectively compatible with several models, types and variations of refrigeratable compartments.
  • the present invention further relates to a refrigeration system comprising the abovementioned portable refrigeration module.
  • Refrigeration equipments such as refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners comprise a refrigeration circuit having at least one condenser, one evaporator, one compressor and tubes, as well as other elements that help in the refrigeration process.
  • the refrigeration circuit is mounted / installed in a fixed manner and inside a refrigeratable compartment.
  • the refrigerating and the refrigerated portions of a kitchen refrigerator are associated in such a way that only a trained technician or a skilled artisan is capable of disassembling or dismounting said portions.
  • the conventional refrigeration apparatuses lack mobility, because after installation it is difficult to move and/or transport them to other areas or rooms, forcing the user to go to the site where the refrigeration equipment is installed.
  • Even refrigeration appliances considered to be portable are difficult to move because of their fixed and limited shape, which prevent them from being adapted to different types of environments.
  • European document EP 1691152 discloses a modular refrigeration unit usable in a refrigeration cabinet. This unit comprises the condensing assembly and the evaporating assembly operatively connected.
  • the condensing assembly is open, not being safe for the transportation of the unit, because the pieces and parts are exposed and unprotected from accidental shocks and foreign objects.
  • its construction makes handling difficult, affecting its portability.
  • the vertical configuration disclosed limits its adaptability, because only certain specific types of cabinets can be used together with this refrigeration unit.
  • the refrigeration units described in the documents cited above have the disadvantage of only working satisfactorily in specific cabinet models, which are especially configured to receive only certain types of refrigeration units (modules) and, therefore, are not flexible and easily adaptable, and they have a component distribution system that facilitates the undesired heat transfer between them, adversely affecting the performance of the module.
  • the construction arrangements of said units there is no optimization of the storage capacity of the cabinet to be refrigerated, and the portability of said units is questionable, because in addition to the apparent lack of practical transportation, the pieces and parts are not duly protected so as to prevent damage risks.
  • WO 01/25703 A discloses a sealed unit of refrigerant fluid for a refrigeration appliance, comprising a hermetic compressor, a condenser, an evaporator, an expanding device, and conducting tube of refrigerant fluid, at least one of the parts consisting of the condenser and the evaporator being defined as a prismatic body which is at least partially tubular, the component parts of the sealed unit being relatively displaced from an inoperative position of transportation, in which the hermetic compressor and the conducting tubes remain contained within a contour defined by the contour of at least one of the parts consisting of the condenser and the evaporator, to a mounting operative position in a refrigeration appliance.
  • WO 2007/063078 A (TECUMSEH EUROP SA) published 7 June 2007 discloses refrigeration device comprises a condensing stage and an evaporating stage, with a refrigerant circulating through them and confined within a circuit.
  • the device is designed to refrigerate the interior of a heat-insulated cupboard.
  • the device comprises a heat insulator to separate the evaporating and condensing stages.
  • the heat insulation is produced in one piece and forms a load bearing structure for the evaporating stage (7), and the circuit consists of rigid channels, at least one of which is deformable to permit installation of the circuit containing the refrigerant and sealed within the heat insulation (33).
  • a method of assembling a device consists in performing the following operations in sequence: filling the fluid circuit, sealing the circuit, testing the circuit, and installing the heat insulation (33).
  • a first objective of the present invention is to provide a portable and self-contained refrigeration unit, being simple and easy to install and maintain as well as effectively compatible with several types, models and variations of refrigeratable compartments (optimized power consumption and occupied volume).
  • the present invention aims at filling a gap existing in the field of refrigeration equipment through the development of a portable and self-contained refrigeration unit or module with good efficiency levels (high yield and power savings) and that can be installed in, and removed from, various types and models of compartments, cabinets and/or spaces in a simple and fast way without the need for adaptations and/or modifications that are difficult to implement.
  • it should enable flexibility in the positioning of the module as well as in the division of the refrigerated space and also the optimization of said space.
  • a means to achieve the first objective of the present invention is by providing a refrigeration module capable of being removably fitted into a refrigeratable compartment, comprising a first housing and a second housing associated with each other, the first housing being in contact with the inside of the refrigeratable compartment, the second housing being In contact with the outside of the refrigeratable compartment, the first housing having an evaporator, the second housing having a condenser and a compressor pneumatically connected with each other, the compressor being pneumatically associated with the evaporator through at least one suction line, the first housing and the second housing being mechanically connected with each other, the first housing being capable of angularly moving in relation to the second housing in a pivotable way through an articulation mechanism.
  • the refrigerated space can be optimized with the use of the first portion at horizontal position (90 degrees between portions), serving as a compartment divider.
  • This construction arrangement also enables height variation of the position of the module in the refrigerated space, consequently rendering the division of said space flexible.
  • the volumes resulting from this division can be kept at different temperatures and said temperatures can be reverted without affecting the position of the module.
  • Cabinets with varied refrigeration capacities can be served keeping the external dimensions of the module and changing only the internal components.
  • a second objective of the present invention is to provide a refrigeration system comprising the refrigeration unit mentioned above, In the means indicated above.
  • the second objective of the present invention is achieved by a refrigeration system having at least one refrigeration cabinet to accommodate refrigeratable items, the refrigeration system comprising at least one refrigeration module, the refrigeration module according to the means as mentioned above.
  • Figures 1 , 9 , 12 and 16 represent types of preferred embodiments of a refrigeration module 1, which is the object of the present invention.
  • the refrigeration module 1 can be used in any refrigeratable compartment, such as various types and models of household / commercial / industrial / transportation refrigerator and freezer cabinets, air conditioner cabinets, cupboards, rooms, boxes, spaces, among others.
  • the refrigeratable compartment needs only to have a recess, a hollow portion or any support base.
  • figures 11 , 14 and 17 show refrigeration cabinets 2 which are able to accommodate refrigeratable items used in household refrigerators.
  • the ability to remove the refrigeration module 1 allows for easiness of repair and/or preventive maintenance, because the user needs only to remove the refrigeration module 1 from the refrigeratable compartment and take it to a technical support center. Therefore, there is no need for a technician to visit the site where the refrigeration equipment (i.e., household refrigerator) is installed. Furthermore, during the time needed for repair/maintenance, the damaged refrigeration module 1 can be replaced with another functioning module, and said functioning module can be provided by technical support itself.
  • refrigeratable compartment types that can be used represents an evident advantage in relation to refrigeration modules known in the art, wherein only some specific refrigeratable compartment models can be used so that said refrigeration modules can be fitted.
  • adaptations are often needed which are complex and difficult to implement, increasing production costs.
  • Figure 4 depicts the main elements arranged in the internal parts of said refrigeration module. Such elements form a conventional refrigeration circuit, which is well-known and normally used in household air conditioners, refrigerators and freezers.
  • Figure 6 shows the refrigeration circuit comprising an evaporator 104, an accumulator 105, a compressor 204, a filter drier 205, a condenser 206, and an expansion device 11 associated with one another by tubes, in which a cooling fluid circulates, which cooling fluid, in turn, is responsible for heat (energy) exchange and transportation.
  • the expansion device 11 is represented by a capillary tube, associated with a suction line 12, which in turn associates the compressor 204 with the accumulator 105.
  • the expansion device is a valve (which is not depicted in the drawings), it would be arranged next to the evaporator inlet 104 and connected to the filter drier 205 by a tube.
  • the condenser 206 is known as the hot heat exchanger of a refrigeration apparatus while the evaporator 104 is known as the cold heat exchanger.
  • These heat exchangers can assume different construction arrangements, such as microchannels, finned tube, wire wound tube, roll-bond, among others, some of which enable more compact refrigeration modules.
  • the evaporator 104, the accumulator 105 and the expansion device 11 (integrally in the case of a valve and partially in the case of a capillary tube) connected to one another constitute a first housing 100 that represents the "cold portion” of the refrigeration module.
  • the first housing 100 is totally (integrally) accommodated inside the refrigeratable compartment and the second housing 200 is totally accommodated outside the refrigeratable compartment, for maximum performance and greater energy efficiency to be obtained.
  • this configuration is not mandatory, and it is possible that the first housing 100 and/or the second housing 200 is accommodated only partially inside and outside the refrigeratable compartment, respectively.
  • the first housing 100 and the second housing 200 are associated with each other through the suction line 12 and the expansion device 11 (or tubes, connecting the evaporator 104 and the filter drier 205, if the expansion device 11 is a valve), whose function is to enable the exchange of heat (energy) between the elements comprised by the first housing 100 and by the second housing 200, especially the condenser 206 and the evaporator 104.
  • the first housing 100 externally involves the evaporator 104, the accumulator 105 and the expansion device 11 (integrally, in the case of a valve and partially in the case of a capillary tube).
  • the first housing 100 comprises at least a first lid 102 removably fitted into a first base 103, and the evaporator 104, the accumulator 105 and the expansion device 11 are arranged in the first base.
  • the first housing 100 further comprises at least one outlet 107 which enables the refrigerated air to flow to the environment.
  • This outlet can be controlled by a damper for better air distribution inside the cabinet.
  • at least a first fan 106 is fixed / installed in the first housing 100 next to said outlet 107.
  • variable rotation fans and two-coil fans can be used also enabling better air flow rate control inside the cabinet and even temperature reversal between compartments.
  • This housing can also comprise air filters and/or odorizers (not depicted in the drawings) to improve the quality of the refrigerated air.
  • the first housing 100 has inlet slots 108 which enable ambient air to flow into the first housing 100. Therefore, the first housing 100 is the interface between the refrigeration module 1 and the inside of the refrigeratable compartment.
  • the second housing 200 externally involves the condenser 206, the compressor 204 and the filter drier 205.
  • the second housing 200 comprises at least a second lid 202 removably fitted to a second base 203, and the condenser 206, the compressor 204 and the filter drier 205 are arranged in the second base 203.
  • the second housing 200 has cooling slots 207 that enable heat dispersion to the environment with the help of at least a second fan 210. Therefore, the second housing 200 is the interface between the refrigeration module 1 and the outside of the refrigeratable compartment.
  • the first housing 100 and the second housing 200 should be totally or partially made of thermal insulating material to minimize undesired heat transfer between the refrigeration module (especially the hot portion) and the cabinet.
  • Insulation materials such as polyurethane, polystyrene or vacuum panels can be used, the latter enabling thinner walls and consequently a slimmer refrigeration module.
  • Other materials, such as plastic and stainless steel can be part of said structures for weight reduction or corrosion protection.
  • sealing and vibration insulating materials can be employed to for noise reduction purposes.
  • the possibility of closing the first housing 100 and the second housing 200 facilitates the transportation of the refrigeration module 1 and also provides the mechanical protection of all pieces and parts that form the refrigeration circuit, such as, for instance, when the user takes the refrigeration module 1 for repair/maintenance to a technical support center.
  • the risks of damaging the pieces and parts are prevented by closing said housings, avoiding said pieces and parts to be exposed and unprotected from accidental shocks and foreign objects.
  • the refrigeration module 1 enables it to be moved along the extension of the refrigeratable compartment.
  • the refrigeratable compartment is a household refrigerator cabinet
  • the refrigeration module 1 can be positioned from its base to the top, depending on the required application.
  • two refrigeratable compartments for instance, can be kept at different temperatures, regardless of the volumes of these compartments. Therefore, as previously mentioned, temperature reversal or change between refrigeratable compartments is also possible.
  • the external dimensions of the first housing 100 and the second housing 200 can be kept, and different types of refrigeration modules 1 can be implemented having varied refrigeration capacities through the use of variable capacity compressors and/or only replacing the internal components.
  • the dimensions and the shape of the refrigeratable compartment can remain unchanged.
  • Control lights, electronic circuits which currently are part of the cabinet could also be coupled to the refrigeration module, as well as specific component controls, such as compressor and expansion device, enabling an increase in their efficiency.
  • the electric supply to or energization of the refrigeration module 1, which is not depicted in the drawings, is preferably provided by a conventional electric cable to be connected to an alternating current (AC) power socket.
  • AC alternating current
  • batteries, a DC power supply or any other type of power supply may be used, as long as it is compatible with the operation of the refrigeration module 1.
  • the refrigeration module 1 is self-contained because, in addition to comprising all of the elements, pieces and parts required to provide refrigeration, its electric supply is not provided by / dependent on the refrigeratable compartment, as is the case of a conventional household refrigerator.
  • FIGS. 1 and 8 illustrate details of a first embodiment of the refrigeration module 1 of the present invention.
  • the first housing 100 is capable of angularly moving in relation to the second housing 200.
  • the refrigeration module 1 is configured in "L”, that is, the first housing 100 is angularly positioned in a stabilized way at 90 degrees from the second housing 200.
  • the refrigeration module 1 is configured in "I”, that is, the first housing 100 is angularly positioned in a stabilized way at 180 degrees from the second housing 200.
  • the angular movement between the first housing 100 and the second housing 200 enables flexibility and the simple and easy adaptation of the refrigeration module 1 to several types of compartments, including those that were not specially designed to receive the refrigeration module 1. Therefore, this construction arrangement, which enables the freedom of angular movement between the first housing 100, comprising the evaporator 104, and the second housing 200, comprising the condenser 206, was never exploited before in self-contained modular refrigeration equipment.
  • Said angular movement between the first housing 100 and the second housing 200 is enabled by means of an articulation mechanism 300, which preferably comprises pivoting pins 301 mounted on first fitting holes 110 and on second fitting holes 209 comprised by the first housing 100 and by the second housing, respectively.
  • the first housing 100 and the second housing 200 slide over the pivoting pins 301 so as to enable the angular movement between the first housing 100 and the second housing 200.
  • the pivoting pins 301 and/or the first and second fitting holes 110, 209 should provide sufficient friction to enable angular movement and also to enable that the first housing 100 stabilizes in relation to the second housing 200 in any angular position.
  • Another type of articulation mechanism 300 could be used provided it is suitable for this application. For instance, a pivoting axis could be used associating the holes of said housings instead of the pivoting pin 301, or else, some type of spring/lock mechanism.
  • the suction line 12 and the expansion device 11, which associate a first housing 100 with a second housing 200 are flexible.
  • a passage groove 208 from the second housing 200 and a passage hole 109 from the first housing 100 aligned to each other enable the passage of the suction line 12 and the expansion device 11 from the first housing 100 to the housing 200.
  • the suction line 12 and the expansion device 11 can be rigid, if they are not subject to any force that might damage them.
  • Figures 9 and 10 illustrate a second embodiment of the refrigeration module 1 of the present invention.
  • FIG. 9 illustrates the closed or the 0 (zero) degree configuration, which facilitates the transportation of the refrigeration module 1, because the space occupied by it is reduced. This configuration can also be used in the functioning mode of the refrigeration module 1.
  • the other differences in relation to the first embodiment represent only design and shape variations of the first housing 100 and the second housing 200.
  • Figures 12 and 13 illustrate a third embodiment of the refrigeration module 1 which is not part of the present invention.
  • the first housing 100 is capable of axially moving in relation to the second housing 200 through a sliding mechanism 400.
  • a first housing 100 has a slit 401 through which the edges of the second housing 200 slide.
  • This sliding mechanism 400 enables the first housing 100 to stabilize in relation to the second housing 200 at any axial position through a conventional mechanic lock (not depicted in the drawing) capable of fixing the first housing 100 to the second housing 200 so as not to allow any relative movement between them.
  • the closed configuration (or 0 degree) illustrated In Figure 12 is preferably used for the transportation of the refrigeration module 1.
  • FIGS 15 and 16 illustrate a forth embodiment of the refrigeration module 1 of the present invention.
  • This embodiment is very similar to the second embodiment, and the differences represent only design and shape variations of the first housing 100 and the second housing 200.
  • the closed configuration (or 0 degree) illustrated in Figure 15 is preferably used for the transportation of the refrigeration module 1.
  • FIGS 11 , 14 and 17 show refrigeration systems 500 which respectively comprise the second to forth embodiments of the refrigeration module 1 and a refrigeration cabinet 2,
  • This refrigeration system 500 is represented by a household refrigerator with a freezer; however, as already mentioned, other types of refrigeratable compartments can be used.
  • the refrigeration module 1 is Integrally accommodated on the back wall 501 of the refrigeration cabinet 2 so as not to functionally and esthetically interfere with the front part of the refrigerator-freezer.
  • Figures 11 and 17 depict some configurations showing how the refrigeration module 1 can be moved along the back wall 501 of the refrigeration cabinet 2.
  • Figure 11A illustrates a configuration in which only the freezer is refrigerated by the refrigeration module 1.
  • Figure 11B the refrigeration module 1 second embodiment
  • Figures 17A and 17B illustrate the same configurations shown in Figures 11A and 11B , respectively, using the fourth embodiment of the refrigeration module 1.
  • Figures 17C and 17D illustrate alternative configurations enabled by the flexibility and adaptability of the fourth embodiment of the refrigeration module 1.
  • the first housing 100 of the refrigeration module 1 is partially or totally accommodated inside the refrigeration cabinet 2 and the second housing 200 of the refrigeration module 1 is partially or totally accommodated outside the refrigeration cabinet 2 to provide optimized performance and power efficiency.
  • this configuration is not mandatory, as illustrated in Figure 17D (180 degree configuration), wherein the first housing 100 is accommodated outside the refrigeration cabinet 2.

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  1. Kühlmodul (1), das entfernbar in eine kühlbare Kammer eingebaut werden kann, mit einem ersten Gehäuse (100) und einem zweiten Gehäuse (200), die einander zugeordnet sind, wobei das erste Gehäuse (100) in Kontakt mit der Innenseite der kühlbaren Kammer steht und das zweite Gehäuse (200) in Kontakt mit der Außenseite der kühlbaren Kammer steht, wobei das erste Gehäuse (100) einen Verdampfer (104) aufweist und das zweite Gehäuse (200) einen Verflüssiger (206) und einen Verdichter (204) aufweist, die miteinander verbunden sind, wobei der Verdichter (204) dem Verdampfer (104) durch mindestens eine Saugleitung (12) zugeordnet ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das erste Gehäuse (100) und das zweite Gehäuse (200) mechanisch miteinander verbunden sind, wobei sich das erste Gehäuse (100) winklig in Bezug auf das zweite Gehäuse (200) schwenkend durch einen Gelenkmechanismus (300) bewegen kann, wobei das erste Gehäuse (100) erste Einbaulöcher (110) umfasst, das zweite Gehäuse (200) zweite Einbaulöcher (209) umfasst und der Gelenkmechanismus (300) Schwenkstifte (301) oder eine Schwenkachse (302) umfasst, die auf den ersten Einbaulöchern (110) und den zweiten Einbaulöchern (209) montiert sind, wobei der Gelenkmechanismus (300) das erste Gehäuse (100) in Bezug auf das zweite Gehäuse (200) in einer beliebigen Winkelposition stabilisieren kann.
  2. Kühlmodul (1) nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das erste Gehäuse (100) mindestens einen ersten Deckel (102) umfasst, der entfernbar in eine erste Basis (103) eingebaut ist.
  3. Kühlmodul (1) nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das zweite Gehäuse (200) mindestens einen zweiten Deckel (202) umfasst, der entfernbar in eine zweite Basis (203) eingebaut ist.
  4. Kühlmodul (1) nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es eine Expansionsvorrichtung (11) umfasst, die den Wärmentausch zwischen dem Verflüssiger (206) und dem Verdampfer (104) ermöglicht.
  5. Kühlmodul (1) nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Saugleitung (12) und die Expansionsvorrichtung (11) flexibel sind.
  6. Kühlmodul (1) nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das erste Gehäuse (100) mindestens einen Auslass (107) umfasst, dank dessen die gekühlte Luft in die Umgebung strömen kann.
  7. Kühlmodul (1) nach Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das erste Gehäuse (100) mindestens ein erstes Gebläse (106) umfasst, das dem Auslass (107) zugeordnet ist.
  8. Kühlmodul (1) nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das erste Gehäuse (100) Einlassschlitze (108) umfasst, dank derer die Umgebungsluft in das erste Gehäuse (100) strömen kann.
  9. Kühlmodul (1) nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das zweite Gehäuse (200) Kühlschlitze (207) umfasst, die Wärmedispersion an die Umgebung ermöglichen.
  10. Kühlmodul (1) nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es entlang der kühlbaren Kammer bewegt werden kann.
  11. Kühlmodul (1) nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es die kühlbare Kammer in mindestens zwei verschiedene Räume teilen kann, wobei das Kühlmodul (1) jeden Raum getrennt kühlen, die Kammer auf unterschiedlichen Temperaturen halten und eine Temperaturumkehr oder -änderung zwischen den gekühlten Volumen durch die Durchsatzsteuerung der ersten Gebläse (106) ermöglichen kann.
  12. Kühlsystem (500) mit mindestens einem Kühlschrank (2) zur Unterbringung kühlbarer Artikel, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es mindestens ein Kühlmodul (1) nach Anspruch 1 umfasst.
  13. Kühlsystem (500) nach Anspruch 12, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Kühlmodul (1) teilweise in einer Rückwand (501) des Kühlschranks (2) untergebracht ist.
  14. Kühlsystem (500) nach Anspruch 13, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Kühlmodul (1) entlang der Rückwand (501) des Kühlschranks (2) bewegt werden kann.
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