EP2860479A3 - A foot operated door opening device - Google Patents

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EP2860479A3
EP2860479A3 EP14187875.1A EP14187875A EP2860479A3 EP 2860479 A3 EP2860479 A3 EP 2860479A3 EP 14187875 A EP14187875 A EP 14187875A EP 2860479 A3 EP2860479 A3 EP 2860479A3
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door
cabinet
opening device
door opening
foot operated
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French (fr)
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John Lund
Anders Sjøgaard
Ole Brandorff-Lund
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Gram Commercial AS
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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
    • F25D23/02—Doors; Covers
    • F25D23/028—Details
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B17/00—Accessories in connection with locks
    • E05B17/0025—Devices for forcing the wing firmly against its seat or to initiate the opening of the wing
    • E05B17/0033—Devices for forcing the wing firmly against its seat or to initiate the opening of the wing for opening only
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B17/00—Accessories in connection with locks
    • E05B17/0054—Fraction or shear lines; Slip-clutches, resilient parts or the like for preventing damage when forced or slammed
    • E05B17/0058—Fraction or shear lines; Slip-clutches, resilient parts or the like for preventing damage when forced or slammed with non-destructive disengagement
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B53/00—Operation or control of locks by mechanical transmissions, e.g. from a distance
    • E05B53/001—Foot-operation

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
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  • Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Thermal Sciences (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Refrigerator Housings (AREA)
  • Closing And Opening Devices For Wings, And Checks For Wings (AREA)
  • Casings For Electric Apparatus (AREA)

Abstract

The invention relates to a foot operated door opening device and a cabinet including such a device. The device comprises a base unit mounted to the cabinet and pivotal coupled to a first and second element. The first element extends out from the cabinet door and is operated by the foot of a user. The second element is positioned between the front end and the door and pushes the door to an open position, when force is applied to the first element. The first and second elements are coupled together via safety mechanism which disengages the coupling. The second element is made of a material having a predetermined elasticity which allows it to apply a swiping movement on the door. This allows the door to be pushed further away from the front end and thereby providing easier access to the chamber. The safety mechanism protects the device in event of an overload by disengaging the coupling so that no force is transferred to the second element.
EP14187875.1A 2013-10-09 2014-10-07 A foot operated door opening device Withdrawn EP2860479A3 (en)

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DK201370567A DK178071B1 (en) 2013-10-09 2013-10-09 A foot operated door opening device, a cabinet and a method of operation thereof

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EP2860479A2 EP2860479A2 (en) 2015-04-15
EP2860479A3 true EP2860479A3 (en) 2015-06-17

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GB1090530A (en) * 1965-10-14 1967-11-08 Thomson Houston Comp Francaise Improvements in pedal operable door opening devices for cabinets
GB1166952A (en) * 1967-01-26 1969-10-15 Gen Motors Ltd Door Opening Device
US5263348A (en) * 1991-07-06 1993-11-23 Hulsbeck & Furst Gmbh & Co. Kg Cylinder lock
US5622416A (en) * 1995-05-15 1997-04-22 Hoshizaki America Inc. Foot pedal door opener device for a two-door reach-in cabinet
US5787744A (en) * 1996-08-16 1998-08-04 Securitech Group, Inc. Vandal-resistant torque sensitive release mechanism with angular limit
KR200174784Y1 (en) * 1999-10-15 2000-03-15 경규철 Pedal for opening refrigerator door
US6328392B1 (en) * 1999-12-14 2001-12-11 Hoshizaki America, Inc. Foot pedal door opener device for a reach-in cabinet and method of mounting same
CN202885388U (en) * 2012-02-27 2013-04-17 合肥美的荣事达电冰箱有限公司 Side-by-side combination refrigerator

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US750363A (en) * 1904-01-26 Opening attachment for doors
US772060A (en) * 1903-04-14 1904-10-11 George Rischmuller Door-opener.
US1244910A (en) * 1917-04-10 1917-10-30 Duncan W Smith Door-opener.
US2210229A (en) * 1938-03-10 1940-08-06 Boerner Walter Refrigerator door lock
US2869952A (en) * 1957-04-24 1959-01-20 Gen Motors Corp Door latch
TR200700982T1 (en) * 2004-08-19 2007-04-24 Arçeli̇k Anoni̇m Şi̇rketi̇ A cooler.
US20070006692A1 (en) * 2005-07-11 2007-01-11 Phan Christopher U Torque limiting device
KR20110000487U (en) * 2009-07-09 2011-01-17 곽지은 Refrigerator to open with the feet
CN202891104U (en) * 2012-10-19 2013-04-24 什邡市美的一家木业有限责任公司 Wardrobe with door-opening device

Patent Citations (9)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3012837A (en) * 1959-07-20 1961-12-12 Gen Electric Pedal operated door opener
GB1090530A (en) * 1965-10-14 1967-11-08 Thomson Houston Comp Francaise Improvements in pedal operable door opening devices for cabinets
GB1166952A (en) * 1967-01-26 1969-10-15 Gen Motors Ltd Door Opening Device
US5263348A (en) * 1991-07-06 1993-11-23 Hulsbeck & Furst Gmbh & Co. Kg Cylinder lock
US5622416A (en) * 1995-05-15 1997-04-22 Hoshizaki America Inc. Foot pedal door opener device for a two-door reach-in cabinet
US5787744A (en) * 1996-08-16 1998-08-04 Securitech Group, Inc. Vandal-resistant torque sensitive release mechanism with angular limit
KR200174784Y1 (en) * 1999-10-15 2000-03-15 경규철 Pedal for opening refrigerator door
US6328392B1 (en) * 1999-12-14 2001-12-11 Hoshizaki America, Inc. Foot pedal door opener device for a reach-in cabinet and method of mounting same
CN202885388U (en) * 2012-02-27 2013-04-17 合肥美的荣事达电冰箱有限公司 Side-by-side combination refrigerator

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