JP2002267351A - Refrigerator - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve keeping quality of cut vegetables in a refrigerator and facility. SOLUTION: By providing a cut vegetable storage chamber 8, being an approximately closed section, consisting of a container 8b, capable of being taken out, and a door 8a, in case cut vegetables is preserved in a non-wrapped state in the cut vegetable storage chamber 8, the cut vegetables are maintained in high humidity and prevented from wilting, and since the vegetables are held at a low temperature, by suppressing breeding of germs, freshness can be prevented from lowering.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a refrigerator having a compartment for storing cut vegetables.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Recently, various cut vegetables have been sold in supermarkets and convenience stores. Cut vegetables are often used for business purposes in the restaurant industry and the like, but recently a large number of cut vegetables for general households have also been sold.

[0003] In recent years, the number of employed housewives has increased due to the advancement of women in society, and the time spent for cooking has become shorter. In addition, there is little cooking when living alone or working alone. On the other hand, interest in health has increased, and awareness of actively taking vegetables has been increasing.

[0004] From such a social background, the utilization of cut vegetables that can be easily cooked is increasing. However, although cut vegetables are purchased only as needed and have the advantage of eliminating the labor of cooking, because they are "uncooked cooked foods", they are close to fresh foods, and the quality after processing is remarkably deteriorated.
Browning, decay, off-flavors and wilting occur rapidly due to tissue damage caused by cutting, and there is a problem that freshness management is difficult.

As a conventional technique for preserving cut vegetables, for example, as disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. Hei 6-113730, a method for preserving shredded cabbage characterized by storage under ice temperature conditions has been proposed. I have.

The method of storing the shredded cabbage is to shred the cabbage, wash it with cold water, drain it in cold air at 0 to 1 ° C., put it in a container, seal it, and store it under ice temperature conditions. Without using germicides, additives, oxygen scavengers, etc., suppresses the growth of bacteria, browning of the cut surface,
It is characterized by its ability to prevent spoilage, generation of odor and withering, and reduction of nutrients such as vitamins. In particular, the container is not limited, and it is proposed that the container be placed in a container of polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride copolymer, or the like in an aseptic facility, and that the container be closed and sealed so as not to disturb breathing.

[0007]

However, the above-mentioned conventional structure aims to improve the preservability of the cut vegetables particularly at the distribution stage from the viewpoint of the washing temperature and the storage temperature of the cut vegetables. Is not taken into account. Cut vegetables are often sold in containers or bags, and the remaining vegetables are stored in a household refrigerator.However, a storage room exclusively for cut vegetables has not been developed. I do not know if it should be stored.

On the other hand, cut vegetables have the advantage that they can be easily cooked, and a large number of cut vegetables have been sold to supermarkets and convenience stores. Through the stages,
It's hard to tell if they are lined up in stores, and it's true that there are concerns about safety. In addition, many consumers consider purchasing cut vegetables as an omission in cooking. If the housewife has the time to save the cut vegetables as it is, safety concerns will be resolved, cooking time will be shortened, and the satisfaction of homemade will be satisfied. .

[0009] However, when storing cut vegetables at home, in order to prevent damage and withering, they are put in a container and sealed, or wrapped, and stored in an empty space of a refrigerator. At times, there is a problem that it takes time to search from the refrigerator, remove the lid of the container, and remove the wrapping material.

[0010] The present invention is to solve the conventional problems, and to provide a refrigerator that can safely and easily store not only vegetables purchased at stores but also vegetables cut at home without drying. With the goal.

[0011] Further, in the above-mentioned constitution, polyphenol oxidase, which is a main factor of browning of cabbage, is merely washed by cold water washing, and a sufficient browning suppressing effect cannot be obtained. Factors for browning of fruits and vegetables involve not only polyphenol oxidase but also phenylalanine ammonia lyase, and it is thought that there are other means to suppress browning.

[0012] We make daily decisions about whether or not to be able to eat. However, even those that can be eaten are discolored or discolored. It seems that a technique for preventing browning is necessary.

An object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a refrigerator capable of suppressing browning and decay of cut vegetables.

[0014]

The invention according to claim 1 of the present invention is a refrigerator having a substantially closed compartment for storing cut vegetables in a refrigerator, wherein the cut vegetables are used for storing other foods in the refrigerator. It is stored under high humidity environment.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a refrigerator in which a substantially closed compartment for storing cut vegetables is provided in a part of a refrigerator compartment, and has a storage form which can be easily used in a refrigerator compartment frequently used.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the second aspect of the present invention, a refrigerating compartment partitioned by a partition wall at an upper portion of the refrigerator main body is formed, and is opened in the partition wall toward the refrigerating compartment. It is provided with a substantially closed section for storing cut vegetables, and does not affect the effective space in the refrigerator compartment, and forms a space where cut vegetables can be stored.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the third aspect of the present invention, a rotatable container is provided in a substantially closed section for storing cut vegetables, and the container is rotated so that the back side is rotated. Vegetables stored in the area are also easy to remove.

The invention according to claim 5 is the invention according to claim 1 or 2
In the invention described in (1), a substantially closed section for storing cut vegetables is provided so as to be movable, and the section can be moved according to the use condition of the refrigerator without being fixed.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a refrigerator provided with a substantially closed section for storing cut vegetables in a part of a vegetable room,
By providing the inside of the vegetable room, the cut vegetables and normal vegetables can be separated in the same room, so that it is easy to use, and by providing the compartment in the high-humidity vegetable room, the humidity in the compartment can be increased. That can be kept.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, a substantially closed compartment for storing cut vegetables is provided.
It is provided with a height of 0 mm or less, and can be taken out without burden by placing it at a position that is ergonomically easy to take out.

The invention according to claim 8 is the invention according to claim 1, further comprising a container which can be pulled out and taken out of the compartment, and the cut vegetables stored in the container can be used as they are at a table or a table. It can be taken outside.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the invention of the eighth aspect, a substantially sealable door which opens and closes in conjunction with taking in and out of the container is provided at the front opening of the compartment. When the container is taken out, the door opens and closes in conjunction with each other, so that there is no need to open the door, so that it can be opened and closed with one hand.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, at least a top surface of the section is made transparent, and even if the door in the section is not opened / closed, It is possible to check the cut vegetables stored in the garbage.

An eleventh aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in the first aspect of the present invention, the inside of the section is divided into a plurality of regions, and the vegetables to be stored are sorted by type and stored. You can do it.

According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, in the invention of the eleventh aspect, there is provided a partition plate for preventing odor transfer in a plurality of areas, and vegetables having a strong odor and vegetables not having the odor are provided in each area. By preserving and partitioning by a partition plate, it acts so that the odor from a strongly odorous vegetable does not transfer to other vegetables.

According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, in accordance with the eleventh aspect of the present invention, a plurality of regions are arranged on the left and right sides, and containers are provided which can be taken out independently of each other. It can be sorted and stored according to its type, and can be taken out to the dining table or outdoors for each container.

[0027] According to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention, in the invention of the eleventh to thirteenth aspects, the storage capacity of the plurality of areas is divided into large and small areas, and the small areas are used for condiments. It is classified according to the amount of use, and it is possible to classify strong smelling spices and prevent the smell from being transferred to other vegetables by providing a partition plate, and store it in a removable container so that it can be sent directly to the dining table etc. Is what you can do.

According to a fifteenth aspect of the present invention, in the twelfth aspect of the present invention, the partition plate is provided so as to be movable, and the user can adjust the partition plate according to the type and amount of the stored vegetables. By moving, the capacity of the section can be changed.

A refrigerator according to a sixteenth aspect is the refrigerator according to the fourteenth aspect, characterized in that a small area is provided on the hinge side of the hinge-openable refrigerator main body door, and is stored in the small area. When the condiments are pulled out and taken out of each container, the width is small, so that the condiments can be easily taken out without opening the door on the main body side.

According to a seventeenth aspect of the present invention, in the twelfth aspect of the present invention, a partition plate is formed by extending the side walls of the container provided in the plurality of regions in the height direction, and the side wall of the container is formed. By raising the height of the container and partitioning the container, it is possible to prevent the smell from the stinking vegetables from being transferred to other vegetables without providing a partition plate.

According to an eighteenth aspect of the present invention, in the invention according to the eighth aspect, a veneer-shaped member is provided on the bottom surface in the container, and the water coming out of the vegetable comes into contact with the vegetable itself by the veneer-shaped member. In addition to preventing water rot, the water accumulated under the container evaporates to keep the inside of the container highly humid.

The invention according to claim 19 is the invention according to claim 8, wherein the container is made of metal, and the container is made of metal, so that the growth of bacteria is suppressed and the inside of the compartment is reduced. While keeping hygiene, the heat transfer is better than resin or the like, so that the cooling efficiency in the compartment is enhanced.

According to a twentieth aspect of the present invention, in the eighth aspect of the present invention, a plurality of detachable small containers are provided in the container. Or a plurality of vegetables can be stored in small portions, and the small containers can be freely taken out without being fixed.

[0034] According to a twenty-first aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the compartment is provided with a discharge portion for releasing a volatile component that suppresses browning, and suppresses browning of cut vegetables. To act.

According to a twenty-second aspect of the present invention, in the invention of the twenty-first aspect, a volatile antibacterial and / or deodorizing component is additionally provided in the release portion. It suppresses the growth and the growth of bacteria attached to vegetables. Further, by releasing the deodorizing component, a strong odor component coming out of the vegetables is removed, thereby preventing the smell from being transferred to other vegetables.

According to a twenty-third aspect of the present invention, in the twenty-first or twenty-second aspect of the present invention, the emission part has a volatile fragrance component in combination, and masks the odor of the component that suppresses browning, antibacterial activity, and deodorization. It acts to mask the smell emitted from the cut or cut vegetables.

According to a twenty-fourth aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the outer shell of the compartment is provided with a humidity control member, and when storing the cut vegetables, excess moisture in the compartment is provided. And acts to maintain an appropriate high humidity

[0038]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments of a refrigerator according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

(Embodiment 1) FIG. 1 is a sectional view of a refrigerator according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the refrigerator according to the embodiment. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a cut vegetable storage room of the refrigerator according to the embodiment.

In FIG. 1, 1 is a refrigerator body, 2 is a refrigerator room, 3 is a vegetable room, 4 is a freezing room, 2a is a hinged openable refrigerator room door, 3a is a drawer type vegetable room door, 4a, 4
b is a drawer type freezer door. The refrigerator compartment 2 and the vegetable compartment 3 are partitioned by a partition plate 5, and the vegetable compartment 3 and the freezer compartment 4 are partitioned by a partition plate 6. 7
Is a new temperature zone room provided in the refrigerator compartment.

Reference numeral 8 denotes a cut vegetable storage room provided in the refrigeration room 2, which is a substantially closed section provided with a door 8a and a drawer 8b. The door 8a and the container 8b are linked. 9 is a compressor, 10 is a cooler, 11 is a cooler 1
0 is a blower that blows the cool air cooled by 0 into the refrigerator compartment 2 and the freezer compartment 4, 12 is a damper device for adjusting the amount of cool air into the refrigerator compartment 2, and 13 is a cooler cooled by the cooler 10. This is a ventilation path for introduction into the refrigerating room 2 and the new temperature zone room 7.

With respect to the refrigerator configured as described above,
The operation will be described below.

The cool air cooled by the cooler 10 is supplied to the blower 1
1 and is fed into the freezer compartment 4 and the inside of the freezer compartment 4 is cooled to a predetermined temperature. On the other hand, a part of the cool air cooled by the cooler 10 is introduced into the ventilation passage 13 and is sent into the refrigerating room 2 and the new temperature zone 7 by opening / closing control of the damper device 12. (Eg, 2 ° C.). The cool air circulated in the refrigerator compartment 2 is introduced into the cooling air passage of the vegetable compartment 3, and the vegetable compartment 3 is cooled to a predetermined temperature.

The cut vegetable storage room 8 is indirectly cooled by the cool air in the refrigerator room 2, and the temperature in the room is maintained at about 2 ° C. which is the same as that in the refrigerator room 2. In addition, the cut vegetable storage room 8 is a substantially closed section, in which cold air is not directly introduced, so that the humidity can be maintained as compared with the inside of the refrigerator room 2.
When the user stores the cut vegetables in an appropriate container and stores them in the cut vegetable storage room 8 in a non-wrapped state,
Due to the slight moisture coming out of the cut vegetables, the room is in a high humidity state, and the room is in a low temperature and high humidity state that is optimal for the cut vegetables.

Since the cut vegetables are "uncooked foods", they are close to fresh foods, and the quality after processing is relatively fast, and browning, decay,
Offensive odors and wilting tend to occur, but by lowering the temperature, the browning reaction and the growth of bacteria are suppressed. Further, even if the food is stored in a non-wrapped state, the room can be maintained at a high humidity, so that the vegetables can be prevented from withering. In addition, since it can be stored separately from miscellaneous foods stored in the refrigerator compartment 2, it is sanitary even in a non-wrapped state. Being able to store food in a non-wrapping manner saves time and effort in applying and removing the wrap, reduces the amount of wrapping material used at home, and contributes to the environment.

The cut vegetable storage room 8 stores commercially available cut vegetables, vegetables cut at home, for example, cut vegetables that are left over during cooking, or cut into shreds or ginkgo when there is time. It can be stored in a non-wrapped state, such as on a busy morning, taking out the cut vegetables from the cut vegetable storage room 8 and putting them on to make a salad, or taking out the cut vegetables as they are and making them into miso soup. The time and effort for cutting can be saved, and the cooking time can be shortened.

The cut vegetable storage room 8 mainly stores cut vegetables in a non-wrapped manner, so that the stored cut vegetables are less frequently stored. In this case, if the height of the storage room is too high, a space is created, and the space is wasted. Considering storing vegetables in containers such as tappaware,
The height of frequently used containers is about 6 to 8 cm,
The height in the cut vegetable storage room 8 is desirably 8 to 10 cm, and thereby, an ineffective space when storing food is reduced, and the food is easily taken out because it is not stacked.

Also, when a user tries to take out stored items such as foods or to store them, the average Japanese woman (height: 1573 mm) has a shoulder height of 1261 mm (edited by the Japan Standards Association). "Illustrated ergonomics"
(1990), so that if the height is 1300 mm or less in consideration of the height of footwear and the like, the user can almost take in and out the article without raising his arm above the shoulder. Since the installation height from the floor of the cut vegetable storage room 8 is 1300 mm or less, the operation of putting in and out can be performed easily without putting a burden on the arm. Since it is assumed that the food stored in the cut vegetable storage room 8 is frequently used,
Consideration that does not place a burden on taking out is practically effective.

Further, the cut vegetable storage room 8 is provided with a container 8b which can be taken out into the room, so that cut vegetables contained in several kinds of containers can be pulled out and taken out of the container 8b at a time. Or go to the kitchen to quickly make salads. Also, for example, if vegetables used for hot pot cooking or grilled meat are cut in advance in the morning and stored in the cut vegetable storage room 8, the containers 8b can be stored at night.
In addition to shortening the cooking time, the usability can be improved, for example, by pulling out the food and putting it out on the table for cooking. At this time, if a cool storage agent is provided on the bottom surface of the container 8b, the temperature of the vegetables hardly rises even when the vegetables are taken out of the table or outdoors, and a decrease in freshness can be prevented. Container 8b
By making the container removable, the container can be easily cleaned.

The door 8a in the cut vegetable storage room 8 is
When the container 8b is pulled out, the door 8a operates in conjunction with the container 8b so that the door 8a is opened and closed.
Since it is not necessary to take the time to take out the device twice, it can be operated with one hand and is convenient.

The cut vegetable storage room 8 is made of a material whose transparent surface is at least transparent, so that the food stored in the cut vegetable storage room 8 can be checked from the refrigerator compartment 2. This has the advantage of preventing forgetting to use.

Furthermore, the cut vegetable storage room 8 can be moved in the refrigerator without fixing the place by making it a substantially closed box. For example, when storing cut vegetables in the refrigeration room 2, the cut vegetable storage room 8 is installed at a position where the cut vegetables are frequently used, and when the cut vegetables are not stored, the cut vegetable storage room 8 is moved to the upper part of the refrigeration room 2 which is not often used. In addition, the user can change the storage location according to the usage of the refrigerator.

Further, since the cut vegetable storage room 8 can maintain low temperature and high humidity, not only cut vegetables but also foods to be stored in a non-wrapping manner, for example, cakes which are easy to lose shape and are difficult to wrap, hams which are easy to dry, Cheese and prepared foods that you want to temporarily store in a refrigerator can also be stored in a non-wrapped state, which expands the range of foods stored.

(Embodiment 2) FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a cut vegetable storage room of a refrigerator according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a sectional view of a cut vegetable storage room of the refrigerator according to the embodiment. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of a freshness maintaining cassette provided in the cut vegetable storage compartment of the refrigerator of the embodiment.

Reference numeral 14 denotes a cut vegetable storage room, and a door 14a is provided.
have. Reference numeral 15 denotes a freshness maintenance cassette provided in the cut vegetable storage room 14. The freshness maintenance cassette 15 is
An antibacterial agent and a browning inhibitor 15e containing a volatile antibacterial component 15b, a volatile browning inhibiting component 15c and an aromatic component 15d in a base material 15a are wrapped in a package 15f, and the air holes 1 are formed.
5 g is sealed in a hardly permeable packaging container 15 h provided with 5 g and sealed with a hardly permeable film 15 i. When the hardly permeable film 15 i is peeled off during use, volatile components inside are gradually released to release It exhibits browning inhibition and aroma action.

The cut vegetable storage room 14 is provided with the partition plate 1.
6 divided. Reference numeral 17 denotes a drawable container provided in the cut vegetable storage room 14, which comprises a small container 18 and a large container 19 which can be taken out independently. 20, 2
Reference numeral 1 denotes a groove into which the partition plate 16 is inserted, and the partition plate 16 can move.

Regarding the refrigerator configured as described above,
The cut vegetable storage room 14, whose operation will be described below, is divided by a partition plate 16. The cut vegetables can be divided into, for example, vegetables having a strong smell and vegetables not having such a smell, and stored. Further, by providing a plurality of partition plates 16, the inside of the cut vegetable storage chamber 14 can be divided into a plurality of sections, and it is also possible to divide and store the vegetables separately.

Further, since the container 17 which can be pulled out is composed of the small container 18 and the large container 19 which can be taken out independently, only the vegetables to be taken out can be pulled out and taken out, and stored in one container. Since the cut vegetables can be stored in the cut vegetable storage room 14 as they are, a rise in temperature at the time of removal is suppressed, and a decrease in freshness of the vegetables can be prevented. The independently removable container can be freely sized. Also, multiple containers may be installed, but by arranging each container on the left and right,
Easy to remove from the door side.

The inside of the cut vegetable storage room 14 is divided by a partition plate 16 so that the small container 18 and the large container 19 are stored in each section.

The small container 18 is a container for exclusive use of spices, and stores stinky vegetables such as chopped green onions, ginger and herbs.
By storing the large container 19 in such a way that vegetables other than condiments are stored, vegetables with a strong smell and other vegetables are separated by the partition plate 16,
Smell transfer can be prevented.

The small container 18 is arranged on the hinge side of the hinged openable / closed refrigerator door 2a. Thus, the small container 18 can be pulled out without any opening of the refrigerator compartment door 2a because it is small in width. If the large container 19 is provided on the hinge side of the refrigerator compartment door 2a, there is a disadvantage that the refrigerator compartment door 2a is caught when the large container 19 is pulled out and cannot be pulled out unless it is fully opened.

Note that the position of the refrigerator compartment door 2a is not fixed in a fixed direction because the refrigerator compartment door 2a is installed on one of the left and right sides in terms of convenience. Therefore, the capacity of the container cannot be fixed. The partition plate 16 can be divided into the cut vegetable storage room 14 by being inserted into the grooves 20 and 21, and by moving the partition plate 16, the small container 18 can be moved to either the left or the right. The small container 18 and the large container 19 can be set in an easy-to-use arrangement regardless of the position of the refrigerator compartment door 2a.

Further, by extending the height of the side walls of the small container 18 and the large container 19 to the top surface of the cut vegetable storage room 14, each container can be constituted as an independent room, and each side wall is partitioned. The same function as the plate 16 can be obtained. As a result, the partition plate 16 can be omitted, and the cost can be reduced by reducing the number of parts.

In the above-described example, the small container 18 and the large container 19 are divided by the partition plate 16.
The drawable container 17 may be one container, and the inside thereof may be appropriately partitioned by a partition plate (not shown),
By providing a plurality of partition plates or movably providing the partition plates, it is possible to provide the cut vegetable storage room 14 with a high degree of freedom that meets the needs of the user.

Further, since the material of the small container 18 and the large container 19 is made of metal, the growth of bacteria in the container is suppressed, and the container is hygienic and heat conduction is improved.
8. The cut vegetables stored in the large container 19 are quickly cooled, and the freshness can be maintained.

Further, the attached freshness maintaining cassette 1
By peeling off the hardly permeable film 15i, the volatile antibacterial component 15b and the volatile browning inhibitor 15
c and the fragrance component 15d is gradually released into the cut vegetable storage room. Then, the volatile antibacterial component 15b (for example, allyl isothiocyanate which is an extract component of wasabi) inhibits the respiratory system of the bacteria attached to the cut vegetables and suppresses the growth of the bacteria, thereby increasing the freshness of the cut vegetables. Can be maintained.

The volatile browning inhibiting component 15c includes a sulfide component such as onion, for example.
By acting on a surface layer such as a cut surface of cut vegetables, browning can also be prevented, and appearance deterioration can be suppressed, and freshness of cut vegetables can be maintained.

As described above, the volatile antibacterial component 15b and the volatile browning inhibiting component 15c both contain components having relatively strong odors. By releasing the fragrance component 15d in the same manner, the odor of the volatile antibacterial component 15b and the volatile browning suppressing component 15c and the odor generated from the cut vegetables themselves are masked, and the user feels an unpleasant odor. I will not let you.

Further, if a deodorizing component is added to the freshness maintaining cassette 15, the inside of the cut vegetable storage room 14 will also be deodorized.

When the freshness maintaining cassette 15 is installed on the top surface or the side surface in the cut vegetable storage room 14, the freshness is easily released to the whole room and the effect of maintaining the freshness of the vegetables is easily obtained.

(Embodiment 3) FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a cut vegetable storage room of a refrigerator according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention.

In FIG. 7, reference numeral 22 denotes a storage room for cut vegetables, which has a door 22a. Reference numeral 23 denotes a container that can be taken out and installed in the cut vegetable storage room 22.
Reference numeral 4 is a saw-shaped member provided on the bottom surface of the container 23.

The operation of the thus-configured refrigerator for storing cut vegetables of the refrigerator will be described below.

The cut vegetables are stored in a container 23, and high humidity is maintained in the cut vegetable storage room 22. At this time, if the vegetables are washed and stored, the water from the vegetables flows out into the container, and when the vegetables come into contact with the water, the bacteria easily multiply and cause water rot. Further, even if the vegetables are not washed, since the vegetables are in a high humidity state, excessive moisture is condensed when the vegetables evaporate due to the respiration, and accumulates in the container 23. Is predicted.

By installing the mushroom-shaped member 24 in the container 23, excess water passes through the mushroom-shaped member 24 and accumulates in the container 23, and the cut vegetables are stored on the mushroom-shaped member 24, so that the vegetables are stored in the container 23. Is not exposed to water, and a decrease in freshness such as water rot can be suppressed. In addition, due to the evaporation of the water accumulated in the lower portion, the humidity in the room can be kept higher, the drying can be suppressed, and the freshness can be maintained.

(Embodiment 4) FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a cut vegetable storage room of a refrigerator according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention.

In FIG. 8, reference numeral 25 denotes a plurality of small containers which can be stored in the container 23 of the cut vegetable storage room. Container 23
By providing a plurality of detachable small containers 25 therein, the cut vegetables can be divided and stored, for example, by type, and only the necessary small containers 25 can be taken out according to the application. . In the case of tapperware used at home, when a plurality of containers are stored, the shape does not match with the container 23, and the arrangement tends to be uneven, but according to the dimensions of the container 23, a plurality of small containers 25 can be spread. By doing so, vegetables can be stored neatly without making useless space.

(Embodiment 5) FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a refrigerator according to Embodiment 5 of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a cut vegetable storage room of the refrigerator of the embodiment.

In FIG. 9, reference numeral 26 denotes a refrigerator body,
27 is a refrigerator compartment, 28 is a partition wall at the bottom of the refrigerator compartment,
Reference numeral 29 denotes a cut vegetable storage room provided in the partition wall 28.
In FIG. 10, reference numeral 30 denotes a rotating container provided in the cut vegetable storage chamber 29, and reference numeral 30a denotes a rotating shaft for rotating the rotating container 30.

The refrigerator configured as described above
The operation will be described below.

The cut vegetable storage room 29 is cooled to a predetermined temperature (for example, about 2 ° C.) by cooling the refrigerator room 27.
The cut vegetable storage room 29 is provided with a lid (not shown) that slides back and forth, and is formed as a substantially closed section, so that the cut vegetables can be kept at a high humidity. The rotating container 30 can be arbitrarily rotated by the rotating shaft 30a. Even if the cut vegetables stored in the rotating container 30 are installed on the back side, the vegetables can always be taken out from the front by rotating. It is possible to use it. Furthermore, by being formed in the partition wall 28, the ineffective space can be effectively used without infringing on the storage space in the refrigerator compartment 27.

(Embodiment 6) FIG. 11 is a sectional view of a refrigerator according to Embodiment 6 of the present invention.

In FIG. 11, reference numeral 31 denotes a vegetable room, and 32 denotes a cut vegetable storage room provided in the upper portion of the storage container 31a in the vegetable room 31.

The refrigerator configured as described above
The operation will be described below.

A predetermined temperature (for example, 2 ° C.) in the refrigerator compartment 2
Is cooled. The cold air circulating in the refrigerator compartment 2 is
1 to cool the surroundings of the storage container 31a and the cut vegetable storage room 32 indirectly, the inside of the vegetable room 31 is cooled to a predetermined temperature (for example, 3 to 5 ° C.), and the inside of the room is high. Maintained in humidity.

Since the atmospheric humidity in the vegetable room 31 is high, it is easy to maintain high humidity in the cut vegetable storage room 32 even with a small load. In addition, it is troublesome for an unskilled housewife to separate whole vegetables and cut vegetables according to their forms according to their forms. In the vegetable room 31, the whole vegetables can be stored separately from the cut vegetables. By making a room, vegetables can be centrally managed in a lump, and storage and usability are improved.

(Embodiment 7) FIG. 12 is a sectional view of a refrigerator according to Embodiment 7 of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view of a humidity control member provided in the cut vegetable storage room of the refrigerator according to the embodiment.

In FIGS. 12 and 13, reference numeral 33 denotes a cut vegetable storage room, and reference numeral 34 denotes a humidity control member.
a, non-woven fabric 34b, PE34c, OPP34d, LDP
E34e5 layer, comprising a cellulose membrane 34
a has a property of absorbing moisture in a high-humidity state, thereby loosening the molecular structure and transmitting moisture. Humidity control member 34
Is provided on the outer shell of the cut vegetable storage room 33.
Reference numeral 35 denotes a freshness maintaining cassette.

In the refrigerator configured as described above,
The operation will be described below.

The cut vegetable storage room 33 is a substantially closed section provided in the refrigeration room 2, and if the cut vegetables are stored in a non-wrapping manner, the room becomes high in humidity. Vegetables evaporate by breathing, so the cut vegetable storage room 33
However, there is a problem that water becomes saturated and dew condensation occurs partially. When the humidity increases, the humidity control member 34 loosens the molecular structure of the cellulose membrane and transmits moisture. By installing it in the outer shell of the cut vegetable storage room 33, it is possible to prevent the dew condensation and control the room to an appropriate humidity by taking out excess water inside the room, thereby cutting the cut vegetables. Can be stored at an appropriate humidity, so that a decrease in freshness can be suppressed. Further, by mounting the freshness maintaining cassette 35 in the cut vegetable storage room 33, a decrease in freshness of vegetables can be suppressed.

[0091]

As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, a substantially closed compartment for storing cut vegetables is provided in the refrigerator, so that the food can be cut separately from other foods in the refrigerator. The preserved vegetables can be preserved.
In addition, since the cut vegetables are stored as they are, the compartment is kept highly humid and can prevent the vegetables from drying. There is the convenience that vegetables can be used for cooking immediately. Furthermore, besides the cut vegetables, side dishes and salads can be stored separately from other foods without wrapping. Foods that easily lose their shape when wrapped, such as cakes, can be stored hygienically in a non-wrapped state, in addition to other foods.

[0092] The invention according to claim 2 is a refrigerator in which a substantially closed compartment for storing cut vegetables is provided in a part of the refrigerator compartment, and stores the frequently used vegetables cut in the refrigerator compartment. The provision of the compartments enhances usability in an easy-to-use storage form.

[0093] According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the second aspect of the present invention, a refrigerating compartment partitioned by a partition wall at an upper portion of the refrigerator main body is formed, and is opened in the partition wall toward the refrigerating compartment. With a substantially closed compartment for storing cut vegetables,
It is possible to create a space in which the cut vegetables can be stored without infringing the effective space in the refrigerator compartment, and the ineffective space of the refrigerator can be effectively used.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the third aspect of the present invention, a rotatable container is provided in a substantially closed section for storing cut vegetables. , So that you can always come to a position where you can easily get the vegetables you want. Thereby, the vegetables stored in the back side can be easily taken out, and the usability is very good.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the first or the second aspect of the present invention, the substantially closed section for storing cut vegetables is provided movably, so that the section is not fixed. Since the refrigerator can be moved according to the usage status and the user-friendly position, the degree of freedom of storage is increased.

[0096] The invention described in claim 6 is a refrigerator provided with a substantially closed section for storing cut vegetables in a part of a vegetable room,
By installing in the vegetable room, cut vegetables and normal vegetables can be separated in the same room, so there is no need to distinguish the room where vegetables are stored in the form of vegetables, and it is easy to recognize the storage location and collective management is possible Becomes Further, by providing the inside of the vegetable room, the humidity in the compartment becomes higher, drying is suppressed, and the storage quality is further improved.

[0097] According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the invention, a substantially closed compartment for storing cut vegetables is provided.
By being provided at a height of not more than 00 mm, it is possible to take out stored items without burden by placing the device at a position that is easy to take out ergonomically. In addition, it is a position that can be taken out by children, and the food inside can be taken out easily.

[0098] The invention according to claim 8 is the invention according to claim 1, wherein a container that can be pulled out and taken out of the compartment is provided, so that the cut vegetables stored in the container can be used as they are on a table or a table. It can be taken outside. For example, if the ingredients used in hot pot cooking etc. are stored in a container in advance as cuts, the ingredients can be put on the table at the time of eating, and the ingredients can be immediately cooked and the cooking time can be saved. be able to.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in accordance with the eighth aspect of the present invention, a substantially sealable door which opens and closes in conjunction with taking in and out of the container is provided at the front opening of the compartment.
When the container in the compartment is taken out, the door opens and closes in conjunction with each other, so that there is no need to open the door, so that the door can be opened and closed with one hand.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in accordance with the first aspect of the present invention, at least the top surface of the section is made transparent, so that the cut stored in the section can be opened and closed without opening and closing the door in the section. You can check the vegetables that have been removed.

According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, in accordance with the first aspect of the present invention, since the inside of the section is divided into a plurality of areas, the vegetables to be stored can be sorted and stored according to types, and the usability and convenience are improved. The nature increases.

According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, in accordance with the eleventh aspect of the present invention, a partition plate for preventing a plurality of areas from being smelled is provided. By storing in a partition plate
Since the smell from the strong-smelling vegetables does not perfume to other vegetables, it can be preserved without impairing the aroma and taste of the vegetables.

According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, in accordance with the eleventh aspect of the present invention, a plurality of regions are arranged on the left and right sides, and containers which can be independently taken out are provided. In addition to being able to be stored and stored, each container can be conveniently taken out to the table or outside.

According to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention, in accordance with the eleventh to thirteenth aspects, the storage capacity of the plurality of areas is divided into large and small areas, and the small areas are used for condiments, so that the storage capacity can be adjusted according to the amount of use. It can provide a rational classification of foods, classify strong smells, and prevent the smell from being transferred to other vegetables by providing a partition plate. Can be convenient.

According to a fifteenth aspect of the present invention, in accordance with the twelfth aspect of the present invention, the partition plate is provided so as to be movable, so that a user can adjust the type and quantity of the stored vegetables.
You can change the capacity of the compartment by moving the partition,
Can be adapted to the needs of the user.

The refrigerator according to the sixteenth aspect provides the refrigerator according to the fourteenth aspect.
In the invention described in the above, by providing a small area on the hinge side of the hinged openable / closed refrigerator main body door, when pulling out the condiments and the like stored in the small area for each container,
Because of its small width, it can be easily taken out without opening the door on the main body side.

According to a seventeenth aspect of the present invention, in the invention of the twelfth aspect, the side walls of the container are formed by extending the side walls of the container provided in the plurality of regions in the height direction to form a partition plate. By setting the height higher, it is possible to prevent the odor from the strongly odorous vegetables from being transferred to other vegetables by a low-cost configuration without providing a partition plate for partitioning the container.

According to the eighteenth aspect of the present invention, in the invention according to the eighth aspect, the veneer-like member is provided on the bottom surface in the container, so that the water from the vegetable touches the vegetable itself by the veneer-like member. In addition to preventing water rot, the water accumulated under the container evaporates, thereby keeping the inside of the container at high humidity and improving the storage quality.

According to a nineteenth aspect of the present invention, in the invention according to the eighth aspect, since the container is made of metal, the growth of bacteria in the container is suppressed because the container is made of metal.
The inside of the compartment can be kept hygienic. Further, since the heat transfer is better than that of a resin or the like, the cooling efficiency in the compartment is increased, and the temperature of the vegetables can be appropriately maintained to improve the storage quality.

According to a twentieth aspect of the present invention, in the eighth aspect of the present invention, a plurality of detachable small containers are provided in the container, so that several kinds of vegetables are stored and stored in separate containers. Because they can be stored separately. Furthermore, since the small container has dimensions adapted to the compartment for storing cut vegetables, the small container can be installed in the compartment without waste, and is detachable, so when the user is unnecessary. It can also be taken out of the compartment.

[0111] The invention according to claim 21 is the invention according to claim 1, wherein the compartment is provided with a discharge portion for releasing a volatile component that suppresses browning, thereby suppressing browning of cut vegetables. Can maintain the freshness of cut vegetables for a long time.

According to a twenty-second aspect of the present invention, there is provided the method according to the twenty-first aspect, wherein the release portion has a volatile antibacterial and / or deodorizing component. And the growth of bacteria adhering to vegetables can be suppressed and freshness can be maintained for a long time. In addition, by releasing the deodorizing component, a strong odor component coming out of the vegetables can be removed, and the perfume of the odor to other vegetables can be prevented.

According to a twenty-third aspect of the present invention, in the twenty-first or twenty-second aspect of the present invention, the emission part has a volatile fragrance component, and the odor of the component that suppresses browning, antibacterial activity, and deodorization is reduced. Masking or the smell emitted from the cut vegetables can be masked, so that the user does not feel uncomfortable.

According to a twenty-fourth aspect of the present invention, according to the first aspect of the present invention, since the outer shell of the compartment is provided with a humidity control member, when storing the cut vegetables, excess moisture in the compartment is provided. It is possible to maintain appropriate humidity while releasing dew and prevent dew condensation, and to maintain freshness for a long time without drying cut vegetables and the like.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a sectional view of Embodiment 1 of a refrigerator according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the refrigerator of the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a cut vegetable storage room of the refrigerator according to the embodiment;

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a cut vegetable storage room of a refrigerator according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a sectional view of a cut vegetable storage room of the refrigerator according to the embodiment;

FIG. 6 is a sectional view of a freshness maintaining cassette provided in the cut vegetable storage compartment of the refrigerator according to the embodiment;

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a cut vegetable storage room of a refrigerator according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a cut vegetable storage room of a refrigerator according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a refrigerator according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a cut vegetable storage room of the refrigerator of the embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a sectional view of a refrigerator according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a sectional view of a refrigerator according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a sectional view of a humidity control member provided in the cut vegetable storage room of the refrigerator according to the embodiment;

[Explanation of symbols]

 1,26 Refrigerator body 2,27 Refrigerator room 3,31 Vegetable room 8,14,22,29,32,33 Vegetable storage room 8a, 14a, 22a Door 8b, 23 Container 15,35 Freshness maintenance cassette 16 Partition plate 18 Small container 19 Large container 24 Slender member 25 Removable small container 28 Partition wall 30 Rotating container 34 Humidity control member

Claims (24)

[Claims] 1. A refrigerator having a substantially closed compartment for storing cut vegetables in a refrigerator. 2. A refrigerator provided with a substantially closed compartment for storing cut vegetables in a part of a refrigerator compartment. 3. A refrigerator compartment defined by a partition wall at an upper portion of a refrigerator body, and a substantially closed compartment for storing cut vegetables, which is open to the refrigerator compartment side, is provided in the partition wall. The refrigerator according to claim 2. 4. The refrigerator according to claim 3, wherein a rotatable container is provided in the substantially closed section for storing cut vegetables. 5. The refrigerator according to claim 1, further comprising a movable substantially closed compartment for storing cut vegetables. 6. A refrigerator provided with a substantially closed compartment for storing cut vegetables in a part of a vegetable room. 7. A substantially closed compartment for storing cut vegetables is provided.
2. The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein the refrigerator is provided at a height of 0 mm or less. 8. The refrigerator according to claim 1, further comprising a container that can be pulled out and taken out of the compartment. 9. The refrigerator according to claim 8, wherein a substantially sealable door that opens and closes in conjunction with taking in and out of the container is provided at a front opening of the compartment. 10. The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein at least a top surface of the compartment is transparent. 11. The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein the inside of the compartment is divided into a plurality of regions. 12. The refrigerator according to claim 11, further comprising a partition plate for preventing odor from being transferred to the plurality of areas. 13. The refrigerator according to claim 11, further comprising a container in which a plurality of areas are arranged on the left and right, and each of which can be taken out independently. 14. The storage capacity of a plurality of areas is divided into large and small,
The small area is used for condiments.
The refrigerator according to any one of claims 1 to 13. 15. The refrigerator according to claim 12, wherein the partition plate is movably provided. 16. The refrigerator according to claim 14, wherein the small area is provided on the hinge side of the hinged openable / closable refrigerator body door. 17. The refrigerator according to claim 12, wherein a partition plate is formed by extending a side wall of the container provided in the plurality of regions in a height direction. 18. The refrigerator according to claim 8, further comprising a mushroom-shaped member provided on a bottom surface in the container. 19. The refrigerator according to claim 8, wherein the container is made of metal. 20. The refrigerator according to claim 8, wherein a plurality of detachable small containers are provided in the container. 21. The refrigerator according to claim 1, further comprising a discharge section for releasing a volatile component that suppresses browning in the compartment. 22. The refrigerator according to claim 21, further comprising a volatile antibacterial and / or deodorizing component in the discharge portion. 23. The refrigerator according to claim 21, further comprising a volatile fragrance component in the discharge portion. 24. The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein a humidity control member is provided on an outer shell of the compartment.