JP2001330357A - Wine storing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a compact wine storing device in which an occupying space can be adjusted in response to the number of wine bottles and its temperature suitable for storing and drinking wine can be set. SOLUTION: A plurality of cooling or heating units C are connected to each other in such a way that their side surfaces having electrodes are overlapped. The cooling or heating unit C comprises a thermal insulated container 2 having a lid 2a at a releasing segment with one end being released, a Peltier module 3 arranged at the other end opposing against the releasing segment of the thermal insulated container 2, and comprising a Peltier element 3a having a heat generating surface 3b for generating heat and a heat absorbing surface 3c for performing a heat absorption, a thermal radiation module thermally connected to the heat generating surface 3b, a control module 6 for controlling an electrical energization and further and further controlling a temperature, a first electrode 11 for use in inputting a power supply, and a second electrode 12 for use in outputting the inputted power supply. The power supply inputted from the first electrode 11 of one cooling or heating unit C is supplied to the first electrode 11 of the other cooling or heating unit C from the second electrode 12.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a wine storage device using a Peltier device, and more particularly, to a refrigerating and refrigerating unit comprising a heat insulating container incorporating a Peltier device, provided with electrodes for power input / output. The present invention relates to a wine storage device that can use one or more refrigeration units, connects a plurality of refrigeration units, and controls the temperature by supplying power from one to the other.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, wine is stored in a wine cellar or in a medium-sized storage at home.
There was such a method. However, these conventionally proposed storages are not very common because the equipment is large and the cost is high. For this reason, there has been proposed a small wine refrigerator and refrigerator using a Peltier device utilizing the Peltier effect.
A refrigeration unit using a Peltier element can switch between refrigeration and preservation according to the direction of current without vibration.
Because the device is compact, it is suitable for such small ones. However, these refrigerators are pre-determined in size, the amount of wine to be stored is limited by the volume of the container, and when the amount of wine is small, it is necessary to cool or warm extra space. There was waste. Also,
Alcohols such as wine have a problem that the storage temperature and the optimum temperature for drinking are different, and different storage devices are required. Furthermore, depending on the type of wine,
There was also a problem that the optimum drinking temperature was different.
Especially in the home, especially for wine enthusiasts, enthusiasts, or
For customers in restaurants, etc., there was a need for fine temperature settings for drinking wood. The occupied space can be adjusted according to the number of wines, etc., and it is possible to set the temperature for drinking as well as the optimal temperature for each one, as well as storage at the appropriate temperature,
The appearance of a compact wine storage device that can be installed on a table was desired.

[0003]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In view of the above-described problems, the present invention provides a compact wine storage device in which the occupied space can be adjusted according to the number of wines, and can be set to a temperature suitable for storage and drinking. The purpose is to provide.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides a heat insulating material having a door or a lid in an open portion having one end opened and comprising a heat insulating material for storing bottles such as wine. A container, a Peltier module including a Peltier element and having a heating surface that generates heat by the Peltier effect and a heat absorption surface that absorbs heat, and a heat dissipation module that dissipates heat generated by being thermally coupled to the heating surface of the Peltier module. ,
A heat absorbing module that thermally couples with the heat absorbing surface of the Peltier module to absorb heat, a control module that controls energization to the Peltier element to control the temperature inside the heat insulating container, and any of the heat insulating container A wine storage device comprising a refrigeration unit having the heat dissipation module and the heat absorption module disposed on a wall so as to sandwich the Peltier module, wherein the refrigeration unit receives power from outside. A power supply input first electrode is provided on any side surface, and a power supply output second electrode for outputting power input from the first electrode to the outside is different from the side surface. A plurality of the refrigeration units are provided on a side surface, and the plurality of the refrigeration units are connected such that the side surfaces having electrodes overlap or line up, and the refrigeration unit of one of the refrigeration units is The input power from one electrode, and from the second electrode to be supplied to the first electrode of the other of said cold warehouse unit.

[0005] A base having the power output electrodes for installation on a floor or a table is additionally installed in the heat-insulating container, and the heat-insulating container is overlapped or arranged in contact with the side surface of the base. Power was supplied to the container from the base.

[0006] The base includes a converter for converting AC power into a predetermined DC power, and the electrodes are supplied with the DC power.

In the heat insulating container, one side surface is formed on a convex surface having a convex portion, and the other opposing side surface is formed on a concave surface having a concave portion. The concave surface was fitted so as to be stacked or lined up.

A heat insulating container having a door or a lid in an open part with one end open and made of a heat insulating material for storing bottles such as wine, a heat generating surface having a Peltier element for generating heat by the Peltier effect, and heat absorption A Peltier module having a heat-absorbing surface for performing heat-dissipation, and a heat-dissipating module that radiates heat generated by being thermally coupled to the heat-generating surface of the Peltier module.
A heat-absorbing module that thermally couples with the heat-absorbing surface of the Peltier module to absorb heat, a control module that controls energization of the Peltier element to control the temperature inside the heat-insulating container, and the opening portion of the heat-insulating container. A wine storage unit comprising: a refrigeration unit in which the heat dissipation module and the heat absorption module are disposed on the wall surface facing the peltier module; and a rack in which a plurality of the refrigeration units are stored. The apparatus, wherein the refrigeration unit includes a first electrode for power input for inputting power from the outside on any side, and the rack includes the first electrode when the refrigeration unit is stored. A second electrode fitted to the electrode, the refrigerator unit being retractably housed in the rack, and the refrigerator unit being stored in the rack. Power is to be supplied to the door.

The rack is provided with a converter for converting AC power into a predetermined DC power, and the electrodes are supplied with the DC power.

The first electrode is a male electrode, the second electrode is a female electrode, and the male electrode and the female electrode are detachably fitted and come into contact with each other. I made it.

The male electrode has an elastic portion urged radially by a spring member at one end, and the female electrode has a cylindrical contact for engaging with the elastic portion. Having a part.

The male-type electrode has an elongated plate-like plate-like contact portion at one end having a substantially rectangular cross section, and the female-type electrode has a spring member for pressing and holding the plate-like contact portion. Having a concave portion formed by:

The male electrode has a rotating portion at one end, and is rotatably supported on the rotating portion as a fulcrum so that the male electrode can be connected to the female electrode from at least two directions.

The electrode can be provided with a protective cover for protecting the electrode and preventing short circuit or electric shock.

The heat-insulating container is formed in a cylindrical shape that can hold at least one bottle of wine.

The heat dissipation module or the heat absorption module is formed so as to cover the inside of the heat insulating container.
A metal member with good heat conductivity.

The heat radiating module or the heat absorbing module has fins for facilitating heat exchange.

The fin can be fitted with a fan hood having a fan for effectively cooling or absorbing heat at an upper end.

The heat insulating container has a stopper in the vicinity of the heat absorbing module inside so as to prevent the bottle from coming into contact with the heat absorbing module and being damaged.

The control module includes a temperature sensor for detecting a temperature inside the heat insulating container, a temperature setting unit for setting the temperature, and a control unit for controlling energization to the Peltier element. The temperature control is individually performed for each of the heat insulating containers in accordance with the setting of the temperature setting unit.

[0021] An indicator is provided on the lid, and the indicator indicates whether the temperature in the heat insulating container is near the set temperature, higher than the set temperature range, or lower than the set temperature. I made it.

The lid has a window on a part of the lid for checking the inside.

The lid and the heat-insulating container each have a hinge on one of the corresponding side surfaces so as to be openably and closably connected to each other.

[0024]

FIG. 1 is a sectional view showing a main part of a first embodiment of a wine storage device according to the present invention. Description will be made based on the drawings. The wine storage apparatus A of this embodiment is configured such that any number of refrigeration units C are stacked or connected side by side on a floor B or a base B installed on a table. The refrigeration unit C has a thermoelectric unit 1 utilizing the Peltier effect disposed on a side of an insulated container 2 having an opening on one side facing the opening, and at least one bottle of wine or the like as an object. It is the minimum unit for keeping the body D cold. Usually, the required number of units are stacked up and down, and sometimes horizontally, or connected horizontally to use as a storage device. The figure shows an example in which two stages are stacked one on top of the other, and they are used by being stacked in the direction of the arrow. The heat insulating container 2 is made of a container using a heat insulating material such as styrene foam, and has an openable and closable lid 2a at an open portion. Insulated container 2 of the present embodiment
It is formed in a tubular shape for bottles such as wine.

The thermoelectric unit 1 includes a Peltier module 3 having a heat generating surface 3b for generating heat and a heat absorbing surface 3c for absorbing heat on both sides of the Peltier element 3a.
A heat-dissipating module 4 that radiates heat generated by thermal coupling with the heat-generating surface 3b; a heat-absorbing module 5 that thermally couples with the heat-absorbing surface 3c to absorb heat from the surroundings; a power supply unit for supplying power to the Peltier module 3; The control module 6 includes a control unit that controls power supply to the module 3 to control temperature and the like. The Peltier element 3a is
The heat generating surface 3b and the heat absorbing surface 3c are switched depending on the direction of the current,
Although the inside of the heat insulating container 2 may be a refrigerator or a warm storage, FIG. 1 shows a case where the inside of the heat insulating container 2 is a refrigerator. The outer module will be described as the heat dissipation module 4 and the inner module will be described as the heat absorbing module 5. Therefore, in the case of a storage room, the inside should be read as a heat dissipation module and the outside as a heat absorption module.

The radiating module 4 has an outer fin 4b made of aluminum mounted on a radiating base 4a which is in close contact with the Peltier module 3, and a fan 8 is mounted via a fan hood 7 for more efficient heat radiation. I have. In the heat absorbing module 5, an aluminum inner fin 5b is mounted on a heat absorbing base 5a which is in close contact with the Peltier module 3, and a fan 8 can be mounted via a fan hood 7 as shown by a broken line for more efficient heat radiation. I have. In this embodiment, a fan is not used, but may be mounted depending on the load capacity. The outer fins 4b and the inner fins 5b are detachably connected to fan hoods 7, 7 'to which fans 8, 8' are attached at the upper ends of the respective fins for effective cooling and heat absorption. A hood engaging portion 7a that can be worn is provided. The fan hoods 7, 7 'have notches at the edges of the side edges to engage with the upper portions of the fins, and have screw holes at the upper ends of the fins, and are screwed with screws. ing.

A control module 6 is fixed to one end of the heat radiation base 4a of the heat radiation module 4. Heat dissipation base 4
a is formed of a member having good heat conductivity such as aluminum,
The heat radiation from the control module 6 and the heat radiation of the heat radiation module 4 itself are efficiently conducted, and the fan 8 cools the heat more efficiently. Control module 6
Is connected to a temperature sensor 9 such as a thermistor by a lead wire 10, detects the temperature inside the heat insulating container 2 by the temperature sensor 9, and controls the voltage of the power supply to the Peltier module 3 and the energizing time by the temperature. I have. The heat insulating container 2 includes a male electrode 11 as a first electrode for power input on a lower surface of upper and lower outer side surfaces facing each other,
On the upper surface, a female electrode 12 as a second electrode is provided as a power output electrode, and power supplied from the male electrode 11 is supplied to the Peltier module 3 via the control module 6 and one of the heat insulating containers 2 The power input from the male electrode 11 is supplied from the other female electrode 12 to another heat insulating container 2.

For the power supply of the refrigerator unit C, an AC / DC converter is mounted on the thermoelectric unit 1, AC power is supplied from a power input electrode, and the thermoelectric unit 1 converts the AC power into DC power. There is a way to use it. But,
In this embodiment, a base B for installation on a floor or a table is installed at the lowermost part of the heat insulating container 2.
A DC converter 13 is provided, and a predetermined DC power is supplied to each electrode. As described above, by sharing the AC / DC converter 13 of the base B, each refrigerating / cooling unit C becomes small, and the apparatus can be made compact.

The heat insulating container 2 of this embodiment is formed in a cylindrical shape having a rectangular cross section, and has a size that can accommodate at least one bottle D such as wine. This is in order to flexibly deal with the storage amount of wine. If there is a lot of wine, the number of refrigeration units C may be increased, and the storage unit may be expanded upward. In particular, when drinking is also used, it is desirable to adjust the temperature for each bottle according to preference, and when drinking is mainly used, the size of the heat insulating container 2 may be one bottle. Insulated container 2 has one side,
For example, the lower surface is formed on a convex surface 2b having a convex portion, and the upper surface, which is the other side surface facing the concave surface, is formed on a concave surface 2c having a concave portion. Are fitted and stacked. By doing so, positioning can be specified and deviation can be prevented, so that stable stacking is possible.

The heat insulating container 2 has an inner side formed of a metal member 2d having good heat conductivity, and the metal member 2d and the heat absorbing module 5 are brought into close contact with each other and thermally bonded, and the outer side is covered with a heat insulating material. Thereby, the bottle D can be efficiently cooled or heated. In this case, the heat absorbing module 5 may be replaced with the metal member 2d. Metal member 2d
And the heat absorbing module 5 so that the heat insulating container 2
The inside can be widened, and the space can be used effectively. The heat insulating container 2 is provided with a stopper 2e near the internal heat absorbing module 5 so that the bottle body D does not contact the bottom of the heat absorbing module 5 or the metal member 2d and is damaged. The lid 2a has a display 2f to identify and display whether the temperature inside the heat insulating container 2 is near the set temperature, higher than the set temperature range, or lower than the set temperature. The display 2f uses red and green two-color LEDs, and distinguishes between green when near the set temperature, red when higher than the set temperature range, and yellow when lower than the set temperature. , You can know the appropriate temperature at a glance. The heat insulating container 2 and the lid 2a each have a hinge 2g on one of the corresponding side surfaces of the heat insulating container 2 and the lid 2a so as to be freely opened and closed with each other. The hinge 2g is connected to the lid 2
This has an effect of preventing the dissipation of “a”, and is effective when the refrigerating and refrigerating unit C is also used for drinking on a desk described later.

The heat-insulating container 2 and the lid 2a each have a fitting portion comprising a convex portion 2h on one side and a concave portion 2i on the other side.
When closing the lid, the convex portion 2h and the concave portion 2i are fitted so as to be in close contact with each other. The fitting portion has a packing 2j with a magnet between the convex portion 2h and the concave portion 2i in order to shut off the ventilation, so as to further enhance the adhesion. The lid 2a
A window 2k is provided in a part of the lid 2a for checking the inside. Thereby, the presence or absence and the type of the bottle body D in the container can be reliably confirmed during storage or drinking. The window 2k is a double window to enhance the heat insulating effect. Also, window 2
A film for preventing ultraviolet rays or infrared rays is attached to k, for example, to prevent the influence on the internal bottle body D due to ultraviolet rays or infrared rays.

FIGS. 2 (a) and 2 (b) are cross-sectional views of a main part of another embodiment of a wine storage device according to the present invention. Description will be made based on the drawings.
The refrigerating / cooling unit C in the second embodiment is different in only the installation direction from the vertical type and in the arrangement direction of the power input electrode for inputting from the outside. Then, different parts will be described. FIG. 2 (a)
Then, the male electrode 11 for power input of the refrigerator unit C is
Unlike that which is arranged perpendicular to the longitudinal direction as shown by the dashed line in the first embodiment, and thus laterally, the tip is perpendicular to the transverse direction as shown by the solid line and therefore downward. It is arranged. The base B supporting the refrigerating and refrigerating unit C has a female electrode 12 corresponding to the male electrode 11 on an upper surface. Therefore, when the refrigeration unit C is placed from above to below, the male electrode 11 fits and contacts the female electrode 12 of the base B. The base B includes an AC / DC converter 13 and supplies a predetermined DC power to the electrodes as in the first embodiment. FIG. 2B shows another example of the base B. The female electrode 12 of the base B is
The male electrode 11 is disposed in the upper part of the panel so as to be able to be inserted and removed horizontally and horizontally. The refrigeration unit C in this case has one end,
If the refrigerator unit C is placed on the base B and then pushed laterally, the male electrode 11 fits into and comes into contact with the female electrode 12 of the base B. As the refrigerating and refrigerating unit C of this embodiment, the same unit as that of the first embodiment can be used, and since the female electrode 12 is oriented in a horizontal direction, dust and moisture can be prevented from entering from above. There is a merit that you can. The horizontal configuration in the first embodiment is suitable for storage in a warehouse or the like, and the vertical configuration in the second embodiment is a drinking storage for setting a temperature according to a customer's preference in a restaurant or the like. This is the optimal form for the device.

FIG. 3A is a side view of the male electrode and FIG. 3A is a sectional view of a main part of the female electrode for explaining the shape of the electrode. As shown in FIG. 3, the male electrode 11, which is the first electrode, has an elastic portion 11a radially urged by a spring member.
At one end, and the central portion of the elastic portion 11a is inflated to form a banana. The female electrode 12 combined with the male electrode 11 has a cylindrical contact portion 12a on the inner periphery of an engagement hole for engaging with the elastic portion 11a of the male electrode 11. By engaging the electrodes in the vertical direction as shown in the figure, a stable contact can be obtained by the elastic force of the elastic portion 11a of the male electrode 11. Further, the male electrode 11 has a rotating portion 11b at one end, and is rotatably supported by the rotating portion 11b as a fulcrum, and at least angles in two directions of a horizontal direction and a vertical direction as indicated by arrows. Setting is possible, and connection with the female electrode 12 at each angle is possible. Since the angle of the electrode can be changed like the male electrode 11, the refrigerating and refrigerating units C of the first embodiment and the second embodiment can be completely common.
Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, when the refrigerator unit C is placed horizontally or vertically, the same refrigerator unit C is used.
The direction of the male electrode 11 can be changed and used in combination with a base B suitable for each.

FIGS. 4A and 4B are front views of a second male electrode and a second female electrode for explaining another electrode shape of the wine storage device of the present invention, and FIG. The figure is shown. As shown in the figure, the second male electrode 41 has, at one end, an elongated plate-shaped contact portion 41a having a substantially rectangular cross section. The second female electrode 42 combined with the second male electrode 41 has a concave portion 42a formed by a spring member for pressing and holding the plate-shaped contact portion 41a of the second male electrode 41. . Stable contact can be obtained by the elastic force of the spring member of the second female electrode 42. The second male electrode 41 has a second rotating part 41b at one end and a second rotating part 41b
Are pivotally supported on the fulcrum, and at least two angles can be set in the horizontal direction and the vertical direction as indicated by the arrows.
And can be connected. The second male electrode 41 and the second female electrode 42 have a simple structure and are advantageous in cost.

Each electrode can be provided with a protective cover for each electrode to protect the electrodes against foreign matter and moisture and to prevent short circuits or electric shocks. The protective cover is made of a resin having an insulating property, and is provided with a dummy electrode, and is formed so as to be engaged with and held by the electrode to be protected. These protective covers, particularly in the form of supplying AC power to the electrodes, serve to enhance safety for electric shock protection.

FIG. 5 is a sectional view of a main part for explaining a third embodiment of the wine storage device of the present invention. Description will be made based on the drawings. The wine storage device A of the first embodiment has a configuration in which the refrigeration units C are stacked above the base B, whereas the wine storage device A of the third embodiment has a storage rack E formed in advance. are doing. Since the refrigerating and refrigerating units C are the same, the description is omitted. As shown in FIG. 5, the rack E forms a rack E in which a vertical frame E1 and a horizontal frame E2 are assembled in an assembling manner with respect to a base B, and a refrigerator unit C is stored in a predetermined space. Although FIG. 5 shows the case of two stages, the rack E may be formed by expanding the rack E in accordance with the required number of stored wines in the horizontal and vertical directions. Also in the case of the third embodiment, an AC / DC converter 13 is provided on the base B, and a DC power supply is wired by the lead wires 10 along the vertical frame E1 of the rack E, and the male electrode 11 of the refrigerator unit C The female electrode 12 is disposed at a position corresponding to the above, so that sufficient electrical contact is obtained when the female electrode 12 is stored. Since the male electrode 11 is provided at the corner of the rear bottom surface of the heat insulating box 2 and is rotatable, the refrigerating unit C can be common to the first embodiment and the second embodiment. The wine storage device A of this embodiment can be stably stored even when the number of wines to be stored is large by making the whole a rack configuration. When the capacity of the rack is exceeded, the occupied space can be more effectively utilized by combining the wine storage device A of the first embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram of the control module in the wine storage device of the present invention, and FIG. 6B is a block diagram of a main part of the control module. Description will be made based on the drawings.
As shown in FIG. 6A, the control module 6 inputs power via a power input, performs operations such as setting the temperature in the heat insulating container 2 and turning on / off the power using the operation unit 6b, and outputs a temperature sensor. At 9, the temperature inside the container is detected, and the control output is performed to the Peltier module according to the temperature. As control means of the control module 6, in addition to the above-described ON / OFF control of the power supply, means for controlling the current supplied to the Peltier element 3 a by two values such as ON, OFF and high and low, Temperature control means for controlling the temperature based on the temperature. As shown in FIG. 6B, the control module 6
A power input unit 6a, an operation unit 6b for setting the temperature inside the container,
Temperature setting section 6d for setting the temperature in the container, temperature setting section 6
a comparison operation unit 6e for calculating a difference between the set temperature set by d and the temperature data of the temperature sensor 9 and calculating and outputting error data; a current supplied to the Peltier element 3a based on the error data; A binary control unit 6f that controls and outputs a binary control signal that is controlled by a value, a balanced output unit 6g that drives the Peltier element 3a with the binary control signal, and switches the output polarity of the balanced output unit 6g based on the positive and negative values of the error data. It comprises a polarity switching unit 6h, a display control unit 6i for performing control for displaying the result of the temperature comparison operation on the display 2f, and the like. With the above configuration, the temperature in the container is controlled according to the set temperature suitable for storage and drinking. In this embodiment, the control module 6 is built in the refrigerator unit C.
Alternatively, a plurality of refrigerating and refrigerating units C may be commonly controlled by being incorporated in a rack E. By doing this,
The refrigeration unit C can be made more compact. Even with such a common control, there is little problem since it is the same room temperature in the case of storage, and in the case of drinking, the control module 6 may be built in the base B on the table and the temperature may be controlled according to the desired setting. In the present embodiment, the present storage device is mainly described for wine. However, the present invention is not limited to wine, and can be applied to objects other than sake.

The present invention is embodied in the manner described above, and has the following effects. A heat-insulating container that has a door or lid at an open end with one end open and is made of heat-insulating material for storing bottles such as wine, a heat-generating surface that has a Peltier element and generates heat by the Peltier effect, and a heat-absorbing surface that absorbs heat , A radiating module that radiates heat generated by thermal coupling with the heat-generating surface, a heat-absorbing module that thermally couples with the heat-absorbing surface, and an inside of the heat-insulating container that controls power supply to the Peltier element. A wine storage device, comprising: a control module for controlling the temperature of the refrigeration unit; and a refrigeration unit in which a heat dissipation module and a heat absorption module are disposed on any wall of the heat insulating container so as to sandwich the Peltier module. The refrigeration unit has a first electrode for power input for inputting power from the outside on any side, and a power input from the first electrode. A second electrode for power output for outputting to the outside is provided on a side different from the side, and a plurality of refrigeration units are connected such that the sides having the electrodes overlap or are arranged side by side, and one refrigeration unit is provided. Power input from the first electrode of
Since the second electrode is supplied to the first electrode of the other refrigeration unit, the occupied space can be adjusted according to the number of wines, and the wine can be set at a temperature suitable for storage and drinking and a compact wine storage. An apparatus can be provided.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 shows a sectional view of a main part of a first embodiment of a wine storage device according to the present invention.

FIGS. 2A and 2B are cross-sectional views of a main part of a wine storage device according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG.

FIG. 3 (a) is a side view of a first male electrode and a cross-sectional view of a main part of the first female electrode for explaining the shape of the electrode of the wine storage device according to the present invention.

4 (a) is a front view of a second male electrode and a second female electrode for explaining the shape of another electrode of the wine storage device according to the present invention, and FIG. 4 (b) is a side view thereof. .

FIG. 5 is a sectional view of a main part for describing a third embodiment of the wine storage device according to the present invention.

6A is a configuration diagram of a control module of the wine storage device according to the present invention, and FIG. 6B is a block diagram of a main part of the control module.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 1 thermoelectric unit 2 heat insulating container 2a lid 2b convex surface 2c concave surface 2d metal member 2e stopper 2f indicator 2g hinge 2h convex portion 2i concave portion 2j packing 2k window 3 Peltier module 3a Peltier element 3b heat radiation surface 3c heat absorption surface 4 heat radiation module 4a Radiation base 4b Outer fin 5 Heat absorption module 5a Heat absorption base 5b Inner fin 6 Control module 6a Power input unit 6b Operation unit 6d Temperature setting unit 6e Comparison operation unit 6f Binary control unit 6g Balance output unit 6h Polarity switching unit 6i Display control unit 7 Fan hood 7a Hood engaging part 8 Fan 9 Temperature sensor 10 Lead wire 11, 41 Electrode (male electrode) 12, 42 Electrode (female electrode) 13 AC / DC converter 11a Elastic part 11b, 41b Rotating part 12a Cylindrical Contact part 41a Plate-shaped contact part 4 2a recess A wine storage device B base C refrigeration unit D bottle E rack E1 vertical frame E2 horizontal frame

Claims (20)

[Claims] 1. An insulated container having a door or a lid in an open portion having one end opened and made of an insulating material for storing a bottle body such as wine, and a heat generating surface having a Peltier element and generating heat by a Peltier effect. A Peltier module having a heat-absorbing surface that absorbs heat and a heat-dissipating module that dissipates heat generated by thermally coupling with the heat-generating surface of the Peltier module;
A heat absorbing module that thermally couples with the heat absorbing surface of the Peltier module to absorb heat, a control module that controls energization to the Peltier element to control the temperature inside the heat insulating container, and any of the heat insulating container A wine storage device comprising a refrigeration unit having the heat dissipation module and the heat absorption module disposed on a wall so as to sandwich the Peltier module, wherein the refrigeration unit is for inputting power from outside. A power supply input first electrode is provided on any side surface, and a power supply output second electrode for outputting power input from the first electrode to the outside is different from the side surface. A plurality of refrigeration units connected to each other such that the side surfaces having electrodes overlap or be arranged in front of one of the refrigeration units; The power input from the first electrode, wine storage device being characterized in that from the second electrode to be supplied to the first electrode of the other of said cold warehouse unit. 2. A base having an electrode for power output is additionally installed on the heat insulating container for installation on a floor or a table, and the heat insulating container is overlapped or arranged in contact with a side surface of the base, The wine storage device according to claim 1, wherein power is supplied to the heat-insulating container from the base. 3. The base includes a converter for converting AC power to a predetermined DC power, and the electrode includes:
The wine storage device according to claim 2, wherein power is supplied. 4. The heat-insulating container has one side surface formed on a convex surface having a convex portion, and the other opposite side surface formed on a concave surface having a concave portion. 4. The wine storage device according to claim 1, wherein the surface and the concave surface are fitted to be stacked or arranged. 5. A heat-insulating container having a door or a lid in an open portion having one end opened, made of a heat-insulating material for storing a bottle body such as wine, and a heat-generating surface having a Peltier element and generating heat by a Peltier effect. A Peltier module having a heat-absorbing surface that absorbs heat and a heat-dissipating module that dissipates heat generated by thermally coupling with the heat-generating surface of the Peltier module;
A heat-absorbing module that thermally couples with the heat-absorbing surface of the Peltier module to absorb heat, a control module that controls energization of the Peltier element to control the temperature inside the heat-insulating container, and the opening portion of the heat-insulating container. Wine storage, comprising: a refrigeration unit in which the heat dissipation module and the heat absorption module are arranged on the wall surface facing the Peltier module so as to sandwich the Peltier module; and a rack that accommodates the plurality of refrigeration units. The apparatus, wherein the refrigerating and refrigerating unit includes a first electrode for power input for inputting power from the outside on any side surface, and the rack is configured to store the first electrode when the refrigerating and refrigerating unit is stored. A second electrode fitted to an electrode, wherein the refrigerator unit is retractably housed in the rack, and the refrigerator unit is stored in the rack. A wine storage device characterized in that power is supplied to a knit. 6. The rack includes a converter for converting an AC power supply to a predetermined DC power supply, and the electrode includes the DC power supply.
The wine storage device according to claim 5, wherein power is supplied. 7. The first electrode is a male electrode, the second electrode is a female electrode, and the male electrode and the female electrode are removably fitted and in contact with each other. 7. The wine storage device according to claim 1, wherein the wine is stored in the wine storage device. 8. The male electrode has an elastic portion urged radially by a spring member at one end, and the female electrode has a cylindrical tube for engaging with the elastic portion. The wine storage device according to claim 7, further comprising a contact portion. 9. The male-type electrode has an elongated plate-shaped plate-like contact portion having a substantially rectangular cross section at one end, and the female-type electrode presses and clamps the plate-like contact portion. The wine storage device according to claim 7, further comprising a concave portion formed by a spring member. 10. The male electrode has a rotating portion at one end and is rotatably supported on the rotating portion as a fulcrum,
10. The wine storage device according to claim 7, wherein the wine storage device can be connected to the female electrode from at least two directions. 11. The wine storage device according to claim 1, wherein the electrode is provided with a protective cover for protecting the electrode and preventing a short circuit or an electric shock. 12. The method according to claim 12, wherein the insulated container is provided with at least one wine.
The wine storage device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the wine storage device is formed in a cylindrical shape into which the main product can be inserted. 13. The wine storage according to claim 1, wherein the heat radiating module or the heat absorbing module is a metal member having good heat conduction and formed to cover the inside of the heat insulating container. apparatus. 14. The wine storage device according to claim 1, wherein the heat dissipation module or the heat absorption module includes fins for facilitating heat exchange. 15. The wine storage according to claim 1, wherein the fin is provided with a fan hood having a fan for effectively cooling or absorbing heat at an upper end thereof. apparatus. 16. The heat insulating container according to claim 1, wherein the heat insulating container is provided with a stopper in the vicinity of the heat absorbing module so as to prevent the bottle from coming into contact with the heat absorbing module and being damaged. Wine storage equipment. 17. The control module, comprising: a temperature sensor for detecting a temperature inside the heat insulating container, a temperature setting unit for setting a temperature, and a control unit for controlling energization to the Peltier element. 17. The wine storage device according to claim 1, further comprising: performing temperature control according to the setting of the temperature setting unit individually for each of the heat insulating containers. 18. An indicator is provided on the lid, and the indicator indicates whether the temperature in the heat insulating container is near a set temperature, higher than a set temperature range, or lower than a set temperature. 18. The wine storage device according to claim 1, wherein the wine storage device is operated. 19. The wine storage device according to claim 1, wherein the lid has a window on a part of the lid for confirming the inside. 20. The wine storage device according to claim 1, wherein the lid and the heat-insulating container each have a hinge on one of the corresponding side surfaces so as to be openably and closably connected to each other.