EP3995764B1 - Climatization container - Google Patents
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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Description
- The present invention relates to a climatization container, for instance a refrigerator or a freezer.
- A climatization container comprises a container suitable for keeping contents stored therein under particular climatic conditions, for instance within a predetermined temperature or humidity range. Climatization containers are commonly used for storing products such as food and beverages. Particular examples include refrigerators and freezers where the primary requirement is to store food and beverages within a predetermined temperature range. Where in the present document reference is made to a particular example of a climatization container, for instance a refrigerator or freezer, this should be understood to include all types of climatization containers unless the context requires that it is limited to the particular example.
- A climatization container may comprise a compartment defined by walls and closable by a door, one or more drawers or a combination of both. Within the compartment is a shelf support, or series of shelf supports, supporting one or more shelves. On each shelf products, for instance food and beverage products, may be stored.
- A climatization container typically requires air to be distributed around a compartment, and for this a fan is provided to draw air in from one part of the compartment, channel the air through a duct, and expel air to another part of the compartment. The fan intake and outlet may be spaced apart to encourage air flow around the compartment. For the example of a refrigerator or freezer, a cooling system will also be provided to cool the air, and the fan may be provided upstream or downstream of the cooling system. Particularly, the cooling system includes an evaporator within the duct such that air passing through the duct passes over the evaporator to cool the air before being expelled back into the compartment. The shape and disposition of the evaporator within such a duct, and the shape of the duct itself, can have significant impact on the efficiency of the cooling system.
WO 2016082622A1 relates to a refrigerator with a flow-guiding device.US 20180340726A1 relates to a refrigerator having a freezer compartment.TW 200928264A KR20080068350A EP0592004A1 relates to a an air-circulated refrigerator incorporating a temperature regulating device. - It is an aim of the present invention to increase the efficiency of a cooling system for a climatization container.
- According to the present invention, there is provided a climatization container according to
claim 1. - Further embodiments are disclosed in the dependent claims. Advantageously, for a climatization container according to the present invention, the cooling system may be operated more efficiently because the air guide in the duct directs air over the evaporator, rather than permitting air flow to bypass the evaporator. Accordingly a greater proportion of the air passing through the duct is cooled by the evaporator resulting in more efficient cooling and so the cooling system may be operated for a smaller proportion of the time.
- Examples not being part of the invention and embodiments of the invention are further described hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
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Figure 1 illustrates a climatization container according to an example not being part of the present invention. -
Figure 2 illustrates a partially exposed rear view of a climatization container with air guides removed according to an example not being part of the present invention. -
Figure 3 illustrates a partially exposed rear view of a climatization container according to an embodiment of the present invention; -
Figure 4 illustrates a partially exposed rear-view perspective view of a climatization container according to an embodiment of the present invention; -
Figure 5 illustrates a cross section view of a climatization container according to an example not being part of the present invention. -
Figure 6 illustrates alternative forms of air guides according to embodiments of the present invention. - Referring to
figure 1 , this illustrates arefrigerator 1 according to an example. Therefrigerator 1 may be for storing and cooling beverage bottles in a direct sales environment, such as a bar or restaurant. The following description refers to refrigerators as examples of climatization containers. The invention according toclaim 1 is not limited only to refrigerators. - The
refrigerator 1 includes a product display/cooling compartment. Therefrigerator 1 is defined byside walls top wall 5,rear wall 6 andbottom wall 7. Thecompartment 2 is closable at the front bydoors 8, in this example three doors. Alternatively, the front of thecompartment 2 may be closed off by one or more drawers. Or there may be a combination of drawers and doors allowing access to products 9 within the refrigerator (in this example, beverage bottles). -
Figure 2 illustrates a reverse view of therefrigerator 1 according to an example with a back wall removed to illustrate components of a cooling system. The detail of the cooling system may in most respects be entirely conventional and so will not be described in detail. Therefrigerator 1 may be constructed with a double wall surrounding the sides and rear of thecompartment 2. That is, thecompartment 2 may be defined by walls and therefrigerator 1 may have anouter shell 10. Insulation (not illustrated) may be provided between the compartment walls and theouter shell 10 surrounding at least part of thecompartment 2. At the rear of the compartment 2 aduct 11 is provided between the rear wall of the compartment 2 (an inner wall) and the outer shell 10 (or an intervening wall defining the rear of the duct 11). Theduct 11 comprises a vertical channel between the rear wall of thecompartment 2 and the outer shell of the refrigerator 1 (or between the rear wall of thecompartment 2 and an intervening vertical wall). In the example offigure 2 theduct 11 extends substantially the full width of therefrigerator 1 betweenwalls refrigerator 1 from thetop 5. Theduct 11 thus comprises a generally cuboid form that is generally the width of the refrigerator, tall and relatively shallow (as will be apparent from the side view offigure 5 described below). It will be understood that in other examples theduct 11 may be provided upon a side of thecompartment 2 instead of the rear of the compartment. -
Figure 2 further illustrates threefans 12 which extend through the rear wall of thecompartment 2 so that air may be drawn into theduct 11 from thecompartment 2. The number offans 12 will depend on the width of therefrigerator 1 and the required volume of air to be moved. A slottedgrill 13 returns air from the duct into thecompartment 2. Thegrill 13 is an example of a vent or orifice through which air may pass. The particular form of thegrill 13 is not essential to the invention. It will be appreciated that thefans 12 may operate in reverse: they may draw air through theduct 11 and expel the air into thecompartment 2. Furthermore, the positions of thefans 12 and the slottedgrill 13 may be reversed. Positioning theduct 11 behind the product compartment 2 (with fans at the top or bottom) maximises the product display capacity within the compartment relative to positioning the fans and the duct to one side. - The cooling system further comprises an
evaporator 14, which may be referred to as an evaporator plate, and acompressor 15. Briefly, thecompressor 15 compresses a refrigerant which is then circulated through theevaporator 14. Heat is transferred from air passing through theduct 11 to the refrigerant as it evaporates such that the air is cooled before it is expelled into thecompartment 2 through the slottedgrill 13. The compressor 15 (and further unlabelled portions of the cooling system) is located within acooling system compartment 16 below theduct 11. That is, in a vertical direction, theduct 11 is defined between thetop wall 5 of therefrigerator 1 and thecooling compartment 16. Certain components, for instance adrip tray 17, have been removed infigure 2 in order to avoid obscuring features of theduct 11.Drip tray 17 is visible infigures 4 . Generally, thefans 12 are located at the top of theduct 11 distributed across the width of theduct 11, and the slottedgrill 13 extends across the full width of the duct 11 (and indeed substantially the full width of the refrigerator 1) such that air drawn through theduct 11 by thefans 12 is expelled towards the bottom ofcompartment 2 across the full width of thecompartment 2. -
Evaporator 14 is illustrated as a substantially flat plate, though the exact form may vary significantly. Theevaporator 14 may be disposed in the middle of the duct 11 (along an axis extending from the front to the rear of the refrigerator 1) such that air can flow both in front of and behind the evaporator 14 (which is more clearly visible in the cross-section side view offigure 5 ). To enable this flow over both sides of theevaporator 14, theevaporator 14 is spaced from the top of the duct (such that thefans 12 are visible infigure 2 ) and is spaced from the bottom of the duct 11 (such that part of the slottedgrill 13 is visible underneath the evaporator 14). - It is desirable to maximise the heat exchange between air in the
duct 11 and theevaporator 14 by maximising the degree to which the air flow passes over the surfaces of theevaporator 14. This increases the efficiency of theevaporator 14, and hence the overall efficiency of the cooling system (resulting in the cooling system being operated for a smaller proportion of the time and therefrigerator 1 as a whole being more energy efficient). However, a competing requirement with energy efficiency is cost. Therefrigerator 1 offigure 1 is shown as a three-door refrigerator 1. However, it may be desirable to have a range of refrigerators with different configurations of doors and drawers, and hence different overall widths. To reduce costs it is desirable to standard components across the range of refrigerators as far as possible, including standardising components of the cooling system. - One option for standardisation is to use an
evaporator 14 having a standard width regardless of the width of therefrigerator 1. As illustrated infigure 2 , theevaporator 14 is less wide than the overall width of theduct 11 and therefrigerator 1 so that it may also be used in a narrower refrigerator 1 (for instance, one having only two doors).Figure 2 illustrates the situation according to an example not being part of the present invention Z which would occur, other than for the use of air guides according to the present invention (described and illustrated below in connection withfigures 3 ,4 and6 ). Infigure 2 it is possible for air to pass from the outer pair offans 12 to the outer extremities of the slottedgrill 13 without passing over theevaporator 14. That is, a portion of the air flow generated byouter fans 12 passes to the left and to the right of theevaporator 14 in the view offigure 2 as indicated by the dashed lines. This portion of the air flow may either avoid the evaporator entirely or may only partially pass over the surface of the evaporator and so is not cooled effectively. The efficiency of the cooling system is compromised by the use of anevaporator 14 that is less wide than theduct 11. Furthermore, air returning to thecompartment 2 through the side portions of the slottedgrill 13 may be warmer than air returning through the centre of the slottedgrill 13. This may lead to uneven cooling of products within thecompartment 2. This compromised efficiency is avoided through the present invention. -
Figures 3 and4 illustrate the rear portion of arefrigerator 1 according toclaim 1 with the back portion of the outer shell removed to exposeduct 11. Some components have been removed, including any rear wall to theduct 11 other than the refrigerator outer shell, in order to clearly illustrate theduct 11.Figure 4 differs fromfigure 3 in that adrip tray 17 has been retained. Thedrip tray 17 runs underneath theevaporator 14 and serves to collect condensate from theevaporator 14. A drain (not highlighted infigure 4 ) is provided to drain the condensate from thedrip tray 17. - According to the present invention, the
refrigerator 1 further comprises one or more air guides 18.Figures 3 and4 illustrate two air guides 18 positioned on either side of theevaporator 14, but the invention is not limited to this. For instance, theevaporator 14 may be positioned to one side of theduct 11 and alarger air guide 18 provided on the other side of the duct 11 (that is, the position of theevaporator 14 may be asymmetrical in the air duct 11). Eachair guide 18 serves to close off a portion of theduct 11 to prevent air from flowing through that region. In a depth direction (along an axis extending from the front to the rear of the refrigerator 1) eachair guide 18 completely fills the volume between front and rear sides of theduct 11 to block air flow.Figures 3 and4 show eachair guide 18 as rectangular with rounded corners, but the shape will vary significantly according to the particular desired air flow for a given configuration ofduct 11,evaporator 14,fans 12 and slottedgrill 13. In the embodiments offigures 3 and4 the air guides 18 are generally thin and loop out from a side wall and return to the side wall of theduct 11. In other embodiments the air guides may fill the enclosed portion of theduct 11. The duct has an inlet and an outlet defining a flow direction therebetween. The evaporator is located in the duct between the inlet and the outlet, the evaporator being narrower than the duct in a direction perpendicular to the flow direction and in a plane defined by a surface of the evaporator, and the air guide is located in the duct to one side of the evaporator in the perpendicular direction such that it directs air through the duct over the surface of the evaporator. - In the embodiments of
figures 3 and4 the air guides extend fully to the sides of the duct 11 (in addition to filling the full thickness of the duct 11) thereby preventing air flow from passing outside of the air guides 18. - Each
air guide 18 serves to direct air flow from thefans 12 to the slottedgrill 13 so as to maximise the air flow over theevaporator 14. Accordingly, as shown infigures 3 and4 the air guides approach close to theevaporator 14 to prevent air from passing to the left or to the right of theevaporator 14 in the view offigure 3 . The air guide (18) or eachair guide 18 may touch theevaporator 14. This channelling of air flow through theduct 11 over theevaporator 14 increases the efficiency of heat transfer. - In the embodiments of
figures 3 and4 the air guides 18 return to the sides of the duct in their lower part so as to permit air flow to reach the full width of slottedgrill 13. The air guides 18 may be shaped to direct the air flow to any portion of a slottedgrill 13 to provide for optimal return of air into thecompartment 2. The air guides 18 may approach close to thefans 12 in their upper part to channel air flow over theevaporator 14. - In
figure 3 dimensions for arefrigerator 1 according toclaim 1 and certain components are indicated, in millimetres. The illustratedrefrigerator 1 has a horizontal orientation. Similarly theduct 11 andevaporator 14 are horizontally orientated. Theduct 11 is 524 mm tall and 1579 mm wide. Eachair guide 18 is 290 mm tall and 160 mm wide, with a radius of curvature at each corner of 100 mm. Eachair guide 18 may be formed, for instance, from shaped foam which is glued in position within theduct 11, for instance using self-adhesive tape. The thickness of eachair guide 18 is not a critical dimension given that theair guide 18 extends to the side of the duct and so entirely closes off a contained portion of theduct 11. - Turning now to
figure 5 , this is a cross sectional view through arefrigerator 1 according to an example not being part of the present invention.Duct 11 can be seen to be defined between arear wall 19 ofcompartment 2 and arear duct wall 20. Theevaporator 14 is positioned midway betweenwalls evaporator 14, as illustrated by the vertical arrows. Air is drawn into the duct byfan 12 as illustrated by the right arrow and expelled back intocompartment 2 through slottedgrill 13 as illustrated by the left arrows. The larger, upper left arrow is indicative of a larger volume of air passing in front of evaporator 14 (to the left infigure 5 ) and a smaller volume of air passing behindevaporator 14 and then under theevaporator 14 to reach slottedgrill 13. Air flowing in front of theevaporator 14 may also be higher speed. - In
figure 5 the fan is illustrated as being orientated vertically. However, the fan may be inclined forwards or backwards in order to control the pressure differential across the fan and to direct the flow of air fromcompartment 2 intoduct 11. -
Figure 6 illustrates three different forms of air guide (18) being used in a refrigerator accoring to claim 1. The variant (a) is the same form of air guide illustrated infigures 3 and4 . This may be formed from foam, for instance shaped foam with an adhesive tape backing to reduce mounting time during refrigerator construction. Advantageously, foam and similar materials may be readily formed in any shape for any desired air flow, with minimal turbulence by avoiding sharp corners. Options (b) and (c) illustrate alternatives formed from shaped channels which may be made from metal or plastic. The skilled person will realise that the chosen shape will depend on the particular shape and disposition of duct, fans, grill and evaporator, together with the desired air flow. In designing the required shape of air guide, the skilled person will further take account of the specified cooling within the compartment storing products, together with specified air flow volumes between the compartment and the duct. Preferably, an air guide ensures that air within the duct is directed exclusively over the evaporator and then (if required) fans outwards underneath the evaporator to fill the entire width of a slotted grill for returning cooled air to the compartment. - Each
air guide 18 illustrated infigure 6 is vertically symmetrical, though exact symmetry is not essential. Particularly, for an air flow direction such as illustrated infigures 3 to 5 , where air flows downwards through theduct 11, theair guide 18 extends from the side wall of theduct 11 at the upper part closest to thefans 12 in order to direct air flow inwards towards and over theevaporator 14. The air guides 18 then return to the side wall of theduct 11. The lower part of eachair guide 18 may not directly channel air flow but serves to reduce turbulence in theduct 11. - In a further example the
refrigerator 1, and particularly each of theduct 11 and theevaporator 14 may be vertically orientated (that is, taller than they are wide). In further examples, particularly where a refrigerator is vertically orientated, additional slots or holes may be provided for air to return to the product compartment. For instance, a further slottedgrill 13 may be provided partway along the vertical dimension of theduct 11, or even close to the top of theduct 11. Additional air return channels to the product compartment allow for more even product cooling. - Generally, the
air duct 11 described herein is described as a vertically orientated thin box, though it will be appreciated that the shape of the duct may vary significantly. Similarly, theevaporator 14 is generally described as a plate. In certain examples theevaporator 14 may comprise generally parallel sheets joined together periodically by welds, though the exact shape of theevaporator 14 is not defined inclaim 1. - Throughout this specification, the words "comprise" and "contain" and variations of them mean "including but not limited to", and they are not intended to (and do not) exclude other components, integers or steps. Throughout this specification, the singular encompasses the plural unless the context otherwise requires. In particular, where the indefinite article is used, the specification is to be understood as contemplating plurality as well as singularity, unless the context requires otherwise. Throughout this specification, the term "about" is used to provide flexibility to a range endpoint by providing that a given value may be "a little above" or "a little below" the endpoint. The degree of flexibility of this term can be dictated by the particular variable and can be determined based on experience and the associated description herein.
- Features, integers or characteristics described in conjunction with a particular aspect of the invention are to be understood to be applicable to any other aspect or example described herein unless incompatible therewith. The invention is disclosed in the
independent claim 1.
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- A climatization container comprising:a compartment (2) for storing products (9);a duct (11);a fan (12) configured to draw air from the compartment (2) into the duct (11);a cooling system including an evaporator (14) located in the duct (11); andat least one air guide (18) located in the duct (11);the climatization container further comprising an outer shell (10) at least partially surrounding the compartment (2) such that the duct (11) is defined between a wall of the compartment (2) and the outer shell (10)wherein the fan (12) is located in the duct (11) on a first side of the evaporator (14) and a vent between the duct (11) and the compartment (2) is located on a second, opposite side of the evaporator such that air from the compartment flows between the fan and the vent over a surface of the evaporator (14);wherein the evaporator (14) is narrower than the duct (11) in a plane defined by a surface of the evaporator, the air guide (18) directing air drawn from the compartment (2) such that it passes over a surface of the evaporator (14); andcharacterized in that the air guide (18) closes off a volume of the duct to prevent air flow between the fan (12) and the vent from passing through that volume.
- A climatization container according to claim 1, wherein the duct (11) is positioned behind a rear side of the compartment (2) opposite to a front side of the compartment which opens with a door (8) or a drawer.
- A climatization container according to claim 1, wherein the air guide (18) is positioned to one side of the evaporator (14) in the direction of air flow between the fan (12) and the vent.
- A climatization container according to claim 3, wherein first and second air guides (18) are provided on either side of the evaporator (14) such that substantially all of the air flow between the fan (12) and the vent passes over a surface of the evaporator (14).
- A climatization container according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the climatization container is a refrigerator (1) or a freezer.
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