KR101955119B1 - Storing device for vegetable and fruit - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device for storing vegetables and fruits. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the device for storing vegetables and fruits comprises: a first housing of which the inside is maintained at the room temperature; a second housing of which the inside is cooled at the temperature lower than the room temperature; and a connection module electrically connecting the first housing with the second housing. The first housing comprises: a plate installed to be separated downward from an upper surface of the first housing, and dividing the first housing into an upper space and a lower space; an air purifying module provided in the upper space to purify air in the lower space; a tray formed in the lower space to store vegetables and fruits stored at the room temperature; and a dark room formed in the lower space to store the vegetables and fruits which are stored at the room temperature and need to be kept away from sunlight. According to the present invention, the device for storing vegetables and fruits has a structure for storing vegetables and fruits which need to be stored at room temperature and in a refrigerator, respectively.

Description

[0001] STORING DEVICE FOR VEGETABLE AND FRUIT [0002]

The present invention relates to a vegetable and fruit preserving apparatus capable of optimally storing vegetables and fruits.

In general, vegetables, vegetables and fruits (collectively referred to as "vegetables") contain not only nutritional values such as vitamins and minerals but also bioactive substances, and they have a low content of carbohydrates, Feature.

However, in recent years, as the dietary culture has changed, the intake of meat has increased rapidly, while the intake of vegetables has been decreasing. Therefore, the consumption of vegetables is strongly recommended for the health of the human body.

However, even though vegetables are distinguished from vegetables requiring storage at room temperature and vegetables requiring refrigeration depending on the storage temperature, most people have a problem of storing vegetables without any particular distinction.

In other words, all the vegetables are stored in a basket or a vegetable storage box on a table, or in a vegetable storage box in a refrigerator or a kimchi refrigerator.

As described above, when vegetables that require refrigerated storage are stored at room temperature or vegetables that are stored at room temperature are refrigerated, there is a problem that the freshness may fall and the taste may be deformed.

Also, if the vegetables that need to be kept at room temperature are stored on the table, and the vegetables that need to be refrigerated are stored in the refrigerator, it is necessary to move between the refrigerator, the table and the kitchen in order to take out the vegetables every time when eating or cooking, Or the cooking preparation time is lengthened and the cooking efficiency is lowered.

An object of the present invention is to provide a vegetable and fruit storage device capable of storing vegetables that require room temperature storage and vegetables that require refrigeration storage in a distinguishable manner.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a vegetable and fruit storage device capable of storing vegetables that require room temperature storage at room temperature, low humidity, and low oxygen.

Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a vegetable and fruit storage device having a structure in which a user can easily use and store various kinds of vegetables.

The objects of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned objects, and other objects and advantages of the present invention which are not mentioned can be understood by the following description and more clearly understood by the embodiments of the present invention. It will also be readily apparent that the objects and advantages of the invention may be realized and attained by means of the instrumentalities and combinations particularly pointed out in the appended claims.

The apparatus for storing vegetables and fruits according to the present invention includes a first housing for keeping the inside at a normal temperature state and a second housing for storing the inside of the second housing at a temperature lower than the normal temperature so that the vegetables that need to be stored at room temperature and the vegetables .

In addition, the vegetable and fruit storage device according to the present invention includes a plate for separating the upper space and the lower space from the upper surface and the lower space of the first housing, and an air purification module provided in the upper space for purifying air in the lower space The vegetables that need to be stored at room temperature can be stored at room temperature, low humidity, and in a low-oxygen state.

Further, the vegetable and fruit storage device according to the present invention includes a connection module for electrically connecting the first housing and the second housing, so that the user can easily use and store various kinds of vegetables.

The vegetable and fruit storage device according to the present invention has a structure capable of storing vegetables requiring storage at room temperature and vegetables requiring refrigeration separately. Accordingly, the user can reduce the mistake of storing vegetables that require refrigerated storage at room temperature or refrigerated storage of vegetables requiring room temperature storage, and can easily find necessary vegetables, thus improving usability.

In addition, the vegetable and fruit storage apparatus according to the present invention can store vegetables that require room temperature storage at room temperature, low humidity, and low oxygen. As a result, the freshness of the vegetables required to be stored at room temperature can be maintained for a long time, and also the problem that the freshness is deteriorated and the taste is deformed can be prevented.

In addition, the vegetable and fruit storage device according to the present invention has a structure in which a user can easily use and store various kinds of vegetables. That is, the first and second housings capable of exchanging electric power or cool air through the connection module are disposed upside and down or left and right, respectively, so that the user must move between the refrigerator, the kitchen, and the kitchen in order to take out the vegetables every time when eating or cooking Thereby reducing the hassle of the user. In addition, the user can reduce the time spent looking for where the vegetables are stored or worrying about where to store the vegetables. As a result, ease of use and cooking efficiency can be improved, and cooking time and cooking preparation time can be reduced.

The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will be more apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which: FIG.

1 is a front view for explaining a fruit and vegetable storage apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 and 3 are exploded perspective views illustrating the structure of the fruit and vegetable storage device of FIG.
4 is a schematic view for explaining an example of a method of arranging the first and second housings shown in Fig.
5 is a schematic view for explaining another example of a method of disposing the first and second housings shown in Fig.
Fig. 6 is a schematic view for explaining the first housing shown in Fig. 1. Fig.
7 is an exploded perspective view illustrating the filter unit shown in Fig.
FIGS. 8 and 9 are schematic views for explaining the air flow by the air purification module shown in FIG.
FIG. 10 is a schematic view for explaining how vegetables are stored in the tray shown in FIG. 1. FIG.
Figs. 11 to 13 are schematic views for explaining a moving module that enables the tray shown in Fig. 1 to be taken in and out. Fig.

The above and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent by describing in detail exemplary embodiments thereof with reference to the attached drawings, which are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. In the following description, well-known functions or constructions are not described in detail since they would obscure the invention in unnecessary detail. Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, the same reference numerals are used to denote the same or similar elements.

Hereinafter, a fruit and vegetable storage apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

1 is a front view for explaining a fruit and vegetable storage apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. 2 and 3 are exploded perspective views illustrating the structure of the fruit and vegetable storage device of FIG. 4 is a schematic view for explaining an example of a method of arranging the first and second housings shown in Fig. 5 is a schematic view for explaining another example of a method of disposing the first and second housings shown in Fig. Fig. 6 is a schematic view for explaining the first housing shown in Fig. 1. Fig. 7 is an exploded perspective view illustrating the filter unit shown in Fig. FIGS. 8 and 9 are schematic views for explaining the air flow by the air purification module shown in FIG. FIG. 10 is a schematic view for explaining how vegetables are stored in the tray shown in FIG. 1. FIG. Figs. 11 to 13 are schematic views for explaining a moving module that enables the tray shown in Fig. 1 to be taken in and out. Fig.

1 to 3, a fruit and vegetable storage apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a first housing 100, a second housing 500, and a connection module 600 .

Specifically, the interior of the first housing 100 maintains a normal temperature state, and the interior of the second housing 500 is refrigerated at a temperature lower than the normal temperature. The connection module 600 is connected to the first housing 100 and the second housing 100, The housing 500 can be electrically connected. That is, the vegetables required to be stored at room temperature are stored in the first housing 100, and the vegetables required to be stored in the second housing 500 are stored in the second housing 500.

Also, since the first housing 100 and the second housing 500 can exchange (i.e., share) power or cool air through the connection module 600, energy efficiency can be improved. Further, since the first and second housings 100 and 500 can exchange power through the connection module 600, even if power is supplied to only one of the first and second housings 100 and 500, Both of the second housings 100 and 500 are drivable.

Here, the connection module 600 includes a first fixing part 605 installed on one side (for example, a rear side) of the first housing 100, a second fixing part 605 installed on one side (for example, And a connection pipe 615 connecting the first and second fixing portions 605 and 610. The second fixing portion 610 may be provided on the first fixing portion 610,

A first connection groove 606 may be formed in the first fixing portion 605 along the upper surface and the side surface and one end of the connection pipe 615 may be rotatably coupled to the first connection groove 606 . The second fixing part 610 may have a second connection groove 611 formed along the lower surface and the side surface and the other end of the connection pipe 615 may be rotatably coupled to the second connection groove 611 .

Referring now to Figures 4 and 5, various examples of how to arrange the first and second housings 100, 500 are shown.

FIG. 4 shows a state in which the first and second housings 100 and 500 are arranged in a stacked manner, and FIG. 5 shows a state in which the first and second housings 100 and 500 are arranged side by side Respectively.

That is, the connection pipe 615 is rotatably coupled to the first fixing part 605 and the second fixing part 610, respectively, so that the user can rotate the first housing 100 and the second housing 610 500) may be arranged vertically or horizontally.

Furthermore, the user can use both the vegetables that require refrigerated storage at the same location and the vegetables that need to be stored at room temperature, the refrigerator, the kitchen, and the kitchen to take out the vegetables they need every time they eat or cook You can reduce the hassle.

2 and 6, the first housing 100 includes a door 110, a plate 115, an air purification module 120, trays T1 and T2, a dark room 400, a display unit 450 may be provided.

Specifically, the plate 115 may be spaced apart from the upper surface of the first housing 100 to divide the upper space HR and the lower space LR, and the air purification module 120 may divide the upper space HR and the lower space LR, HR) to clean the air in the lower space LR.

The air purifying module 120 may include a connecting portion 121, a filter portion 122, a discharging portion 124, a blowing portion 126, and an air flow path 128.

The connecting part 121 is connected to the suction port 115a so that the air introduced into the upper space HR from the lower space LR through the suction port 115a formed in the plate 115 can be transmitted to the filter part 122. [ And the filter unit 122 can be connected. The filter unit 122 can purify the air introduced from the lower space LR through the suction port 115a formed in the plate 115 and the discharge unit 124 can purify the air purified in the filter unit 122 And can be selectively discharged to the outer space or the lower space LR of the first housing 100. The air flow passage 126 is provided on the filter section 122 and can suck and discharge the purified air from the filter section 122. The air flow passage 128 is connected to the airflow section 126 and the discharge section 124 So that the air discharged from the air supplying portion 126 can be transmitted to the discharging portion 124. [

Here, referring to FIG. 7, the filter unit 122 may have a structure in which a plurality of filters are stacked. The filter unit 122 may include, for example, a microfiber filter 122a, a filter saver 122b, a char deodorization filter 122c, and an antibacterial filter 122d.

That is, the ultra-fine filter 122a can primarily purify the air introduced from the lower space LR through the suction port 115a, and the filter saver 122b can remove the air purified from the ultra-fine filter 122a, Can be purified secondarily. Also, the char deodorization filter 122c can remove the carcinogenic substances and odors in the air purified in the filter saver 122b, and the antibacterial filter 122d can remove ultrafine dust and / or odor in the air purified in the char deodorization filter 122c. Bacteria can be removed.

Referring again to Figures 2 and 6, the outlet 124 may include a discharge body 124a, a partition 124b, and a drive motor 124c.

That is, the discharge body 124a has a discharge slit DS formed on one surface thereof for discharging the air transferred through the air flow path 128 to the outside of the first housing 100, A circulation slit CS may be formed on the other surface to discharge the air into the lower space LR. The partition 124b is installed inside the discharge body 124a to selectively open and close the discharge slit DS and the circulation slit CS and the drive motor 124c can drive the partition 124b.

A first outlet 116 for discharging the air discharged through the discharge slit DS to the outside of the first housing 100 is provided on one side of the upper space HR which overlaps with the discharge slit DS, May be formed. A portion of the plate 115 overlapping with the circulation slit CS may be provided with a second discharge port 115b for discharging the air discharged through the circulation slit CS into the lower space LR.

Meanwhile, although not shown in the drawing, the blowing section 126 may include a blowing fan connected to the blowing motor and the blowing motor.

Referring now to Figures 8 and 9, air flow by the air purification module 120 is shown.

8 shows a flow (i.e., an exhaust flow) in which air in the lower space LR is discharged to the outside of the first housing 100 by the air purifying module 120, and FIG. 9 shows a flow (I.e., circulating flow) in which the air in the lower space LR is purified by the heat exchanger 120 and supplied to the lower space LR again.

As described above, the air in the lower space LR can be cleaned by the air purification module 120 to remove carbon dioxide in the lower space LR. In addition, moisture and oxygen in the lower space LR can be removed by the air purification module 120, so that the lower space LR can maintain the room temperature, the low humidity, and the low oxygen state (close to the vacuum state).

10, the door 110 may be installed on one side (for example, the front side) of the first housing 100 and the display unit 450 may be mounted on one side of the first housing 100 For example, on the front side).

Here, the display unit 450 may display temperature, humidity, oxygen and carbon dioxide state, freshness, and the like inside the first housing 100, and may include a touch screen.

Accordingly, the user can provide inputs such as air purification, temperature and humidity control, door opening, and tray withdrawal in the first housing 100 through the touch screen of the display unit 450.

For the sake of convenience of explanation, the display unit 450 may be mounted on the first housing 100 (see FIG. 5) 100 are installed at the upper end of the front surface.

The trays T 1 and T 2 may be installed in the lower space LR to store vegetables or fruit for storing room temperature and the dark room 400 may be installed in the lower space LR, For example.

Here, the trays T1 and T2 accommodate a plurality of tetrapod-shaped members TM, and the vegetables or fruits for room temperature storage are stored on a plurality of tetrapod-shaped members (TM), or a plurality of tetrapod- And can be inserted and stored between members TM of the main body.

For reference, a member (TM) in the form of a tetrapod may comprise, for example, a carbon nanomaterial formed of nanocrystals. Also, since many pores are formed between the plurality of tetrapod-shaped members TM, it is possible to improve the preservability of the vegetables or fruits for storage at room temperature.

The trays T1 and T2 include a first tray T1 for storing room temperature storage fruits or fruits stored on a plurality of tetrapod type members TM and a plurality of tetrapod type members TM, And a second tray T2 for storing vegetables or fruits stored at room temperature.

For reference, the first and second trays T1 and T2 can be distinguished by an inner wall W disposed therebetween, and at least one of the first and second trays T1 and T2 can be separated from the door May be installed in the lower space (LR) so as to be automatically drawn out when the door (110) is opened. Of course, both of the first and second trays T1 and T2 may be installed so as not to be automatically drawn out. However, in the embodiment of the present invention, at least one of the first and second trays T1 and T2 Will be described as an example in which the user is installed in the lower space LR so as to be automatically drawn out when the door 110 is opened.

Next, with reference to Figs. 10 to 13, a moving module for enabling automatic withdrawal of the tray will be described.

11 to 13, only the first tray T1 is provided so as to be capable of being automatically drawn out will be described as an example. Also, FIG. 11 shows a schematic view in which the moving module 300 is partially obscured by the dark room 400, and FIG. 12 shows a schematic view of the state in which the dark room is removed. 13 shows a specific enlarged view of the moving module 300 shown in FIG.

Referring to FIGS. 10 to 13, the first housing 100 may further include a moving module 300 and a control module (not shown) to enable automatic withdrawal of the first tray T1.

First, the transfer module 300 may be connected to the rear end of the first tray T1.

Specifically, the moving module 300 includes a guide 310 installed to extend in one direction toward the door 110, a motor 310 for moving the first tray T1 in one direction along the guide 310 on the basis of a driving signal, (340). ≪ / RTI >

13, the moving module 300 includes a supporting part 325 for fixing the moving module 300 between the wall W and the dark room 400, A guide member 316 installed to be movable in one direction along the guide slot 315, a wire 320 connecting the guide member 316 and the motor unit 340, a motor unit And a fixing screw 335 for fixing the mounting bracket 330 to the support portion 325. The mounting bracket 330 may be formed of a metal plate or a metal plate.

However, the structure and components of the mobile module 300 shown in FIG. 13 are merely examples of the mobile module 300, and the structure and components of the mobile module 300 are not limited thereto.

On the other hand, the control module can control the driving of the mobile module 300. For reference, although not shown in the drawings, the control module may be installed inside or outside the first housing 100.

Specifically, the control module may provide a driving signal to the moving module 300 when the door 110 is opened.

The moving module 300 can move the first tray T1 to the outside of the first housing 100 through the opened door 110 based on the driving signal provided from the control module have.

Here, when the user provides the door open input to the display unit 450, the control module receives the door open input from the display unit 450, opens the door 110 based on the provided input, 300 as shown in FIG. Also, when the user opens the door 110 directly, the control module senses the opening of the door 110 and may provide a driving signal to the moving module 300.

When the user provides the air purifying input to the display unit 450, the control module receives the air purifying input from the display unit 450 and receives the air purifying input from the air purifying module (120 of FIG. 6) (For example, driving of at least one of the power source (126 in Fig. 6) and the drive motor (124c in Fig. 8)).

As described above, the moving module 300 can automatically pull the first tray T1 out of the first housing 100 when the door 110 is opened. Of course, when the user applies a force in a direction opposite to the direction in which the first tray T1 is drawn out, the first tray T1 can return to its original position.

As described above, the vegetable and fruit storage device 1 according to the present invention has a structure capable of storing vegetables that need to be stored at room temperature and vegetables that require refrigerated storage. Accordingly, the user can reduce the mistake of storing vegetables that require refrigerated storage at room temperature or refrigerated storage of vegetables requiring room temperature storage, and can easily find necessary vegetables, thus improving usability.

The vegetable and fruit storage device (1) according to the present invention can store vegetables that require room temperature storage at room temperature, low humidity, and low oxygen. As a result, the freshness of the vegetables required to be stored at room temperature can be maintained for a long time, and also the problem that the freshness is deteriorated and the taste is deformed can be prevented.

In addition, the vegetable and fruit storage device 1 according to the present invention has a structure in which a user can easily use and store various kinds of vegetables. That is, the first and second housings 100 and 500 capable of exchanging electric power or cool air through the connection module are disposed upside and down or left and right, respectively, so that a refrigerator, a dining table, a kitchen It is possible to alleviate the hassle of the user who has to move between. In addition, the user can reduce the time spent looking for where the vegetables are stored or worrying about where to store the vegetables. As a result, ease of use and cooking efficiency can be improved, and cooking time and cooking preparation time can be reduced.

While the present invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be practical exemplary embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments, but, on the contrary, But the present invention is not limited thereto.

100: first housing 500: second housing
600: connection module

Claims (11)

A first housing in which an interior is kept at a normal temperature state;
A second housing inside which is refrigerated at a temperature lower than room temperature; And
And a connection module for electrically connecting the first housing and the second housing,
The first housing includes:
A plate that is spaced apart from an upper surface of the first housing and below the upper housing to define an upper space and a lower space;
An air purifying module provided in the upper space to purify air in the lower space;
A tray installed in the lower space for storing vegetables or fruits for storage at room temperature,
And a dark room provided for storing fruits or fruits for room temperature storage required for light shielding in the lower space
Vegetable and fruit storage devices.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the air-
A filter unit for purifying the air introduced from the lower space through a suction port formed in the plate,
A discharge unit for selectively discharging the purified air from the filter unit to the outside of the first housing or the lower space,
A blowing unit installed on the filter unit to suck and discharge purified air from the filter unit,
And an air flow path which is provided to connect between the airflow-rich portion and the discharge portion and transmits the air discharged from the airflow-blowing portion to the discharge portion
Vegetable and fruit storage devices.
3. The method of claim 2,
The filter unit includes:
A microfine filter for primarily purifying the air introduced from the lower space through the suction port,
A filter saver for secondarily purifying the air purified by the microfine filter through static electricity,
A charcoal deodorizing filter for removing the carcinogenic substance from the purified air in the filter saver,
And an antibacterial filter for removing ultrafine dust from the air purified in the char deodorization filter
Vegetable and fruit storage devices.
3. The method of claim 2,
The discharge portion
A discharge slit is formed on one surface for discharging the air delivered through the air flow path to the outside of the first housing and a discharge slit is formed on the other surface for discharging air transferred through the air flow path to the lower space, Wow,
A partition disposed inside the discharge body for selectively opening and closing the discharge slit and the circulation slit,
And a drive motor for driving the partition
Vegetable and fruit storage devices.
5. The method of claim 4,
A first discharge port for discharging the air discharged through the discharge slit to the outside of the first housing is formed on one side of one side of the upper space which overlaps with the discharge slit,
And a second outlet for discharging air discharged through the circulation slit into the lower space is formed in a part of the plate overlapping with the circulation slit
Vegetable and fruit storage devices.
3. The method of claim 2,
The blower
A blowing motor,
And a blowing fan connected to and driven by the blowing motor
Vegetable and fruit storage devices.
The method according to claim 1,
The tray contains a plurality of tetrapod-shaped members,
Wherein the room temperature preserving vegetables or fruits are stored on the plurality of tetrapod type members or inserted between the plurality of tetrapod type members and stored
Vegetable and fruit storage devices.
8. The method of claim 7,
The tray may include:
A first tray for storing vegetables or fruits for storage at room temperature, which are stored on the plurality of tetrapod-shaped members;
And a second tray for accommodating vegetables or fruits stored at room temperature inserted between the members of the plurality of tetrapods,
Vegetable and fruit storage devices.
8. The method of claim 7,
The first housing includes:
A door provided on one side,
A moving module connected to a rear end of the tray,
Further comprising a control module for controlling the operation of the air purification module and the movement module,
Wherein the control module provides a driving signal to the moving module when the door is opened,
Wherein the moving module draws the tray out of the first housing through the opened door based on the driving signal provided from the control module
Vegetable and fruit storage devices.
10. The method of claim 9,
The mobile module comprises:
A guide portion provided to extend in one direction toward the door,
And a motor unit for moving the tray in the one direction along the guide unit based on the drive signal
Vegetable and fruit storage devices.
The method according to claim 1,
The first housing and the second housing exchange power or cool air through the connection module
Vegetable and fruit storage devices.

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