RU2336474C2 - Cooling device - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: cooling.

SUBSTANCE: cooling device contains one or more shelves adjustable in vertical direction. Storing device, which is fixed under, at least one of shelves, is provided with outlet opening, which is located on top surface for cans storing. Outlet opening is intended for cans removal. Shelf is ensured with loading opening for user access to storing device, which is located directly in upper part of inlet opening in storing device. Invention allows for effective using of refrigerator space to maximum extent.

EFFECT: maximum effective use of space in refrigerator.

9 cl, 4 dwg

Description

The present invention relates to a refrigeration device that comprises a shelf to which a storage device is attached to provide storage for especially bottles and cans that need to be cooled.

Refrigerators have one or a number of shelves that hold food containers, cans of drinks, or bottles. Some problems relate to placing cylindrical items, especially bottles and cans, on these shelves. The main problem is moving cans on shelves by rolling. In addition, storing cans on shelves reduces the efficient use of space in the refrigerator.

In accordance with the present state of the art, in cans, cans are housed in compartments at the door of the unit. However, this use leads to delayed cooling of the cans.

Separate applications are possible to increase the internal volume of the refrigeration device and to ensure safe storage and effective cooling of cans in the refrigeration device.

In accordance with the present method, as described in US Patent Application 2588618, the storage device comprises a structure that is inclined downward or to the rear side or to the front side and mounted either above or below the shelf. In the case of storage devices located under the shelf, an opening is formed on the front side of the storage device to allow for the extraction of cans inside the device. Bottles are removed from this hole. The same hole is used when installing cans in a storage device. In addition, this method allows you to load cans in the storage device outside the refrigeration device and, then, put the storage device back into the refrigeration device.

International Patent Application 02080738, in accordance with another present method, describes a storage device suspended from a shelf in a refrigerator. However, unlike said storage device, this storage device is attached to sliding rails located on both sides of the shelf. Thus, the storage device can be moved back and forth inside the refrigeration device.

Since there is one opening in the storage devices described in US Patent Application 2588618 and International Patent Application 02080738, the storage devices must be reloaded each time, this opening must be used to insert cans into the storage device. Under these circumstances, cans previously placed in the storage device are moved to the rear side of the device where the surface to be cooled is located, and thus the temperature is the lowest. On the other hand, the last installed can, which is already warmer than cans inside the storage device, especially compared to the first installed can, remains on the front side of the storage device, which has a higher temperature level than the back side . As a result, each time the user opens the door of the refrigeration device to take a tin can, the least cooled tin can is always located directly in front of the device closest to the user.

US Patent Application 3805964, in accordance with another present method, describes a storage system in which cans installed first in a given system are removed first. The storage device described in this patent application is particularly suitable for placing cylindrical cans in a refrigeration device. The storage device is suspended from one of the shelves and consists of two sections, one for installation and the other for removing cans. These two sections are located on top of each other and are connected by means of side walls and a back wall, which in the upper part are mainly made of rods. The first section, in which cans are installed in the storage device, is closer to the shelf and in an inclined position extending down to the rear side. The second section, from which cans are removed, on the other hand, is located just below the first section and is made with a slope down to the front of the storage device. The elements of the first section end at a distance from the rear wall of the storage device somewhat larger than the size of the stored can. The can after installation in the first row rolls under the action of gravity to the rear and falls through the specified hole into the second section; and therefore, it continues to roll towards a distant point located in front of it. Thus, the “first arrived - first departed” order is executed, and the coldest tin can is always located directly in front of the storage device. However, when the storage device is not used, it takes up too much space in the refrigeration device due to its high height.

The aim of the present invention is to provide a refrigeration device containing a shelf, to which is attached a storage device for storing, especially bottles and cans requiring cooling.

Another objective of the present invention is to provide a refrigeration device that contains a storage device into which cans are easily loaded and removed from it, providing maximum space utilization in the refrigeration device.

A refrigeration device designed to achieve the objectives of the present invention is illustrated in the accompanying figures, in which:

figure 1 is a perspective view of a storage device;

figure 2 is a perspective view of an alternative application of the storage device;

figure 3 is a perspective view of a shelf with a loading hole on it;

4 is a perspective view of a shelf on which the loading opening is closed by a lid.

The elements shown in the drawings are numbered one by one as follows:

1. Refrigeration unit.

2. Shelf.

3. Storage device.

4. The bottom.

5. The side wall.

6. The inlet of the storage device.

7. The outlet of the storage device.

8. Limiter.

9. The loading hole.

10. The cover.

11. The partition.

The refrigeration device (1) according to the present invention comprises vertically adjustable one or a plurality of shelves (2) and a storage device (3) mounted on one of these shelves (2), in which objects to be cooled are placed and stored, especially tin cans and bottles.

The storage device (3) comprises:

the inlet (6) of the storage device, preferably on the upper surface, which provides space for the installation of cans,

the outlet (7) of the storage device, which allows the user to get cans from the storage device (3),

a limiter (8) in front of the outlet (7) of the storage device to provide a stop, preventing the exit of stored cans, without manual manipulation, through it,

or an inclined or flat bottom (4) extending from the inlet (6) of the storage device (3) to the outlet (7) of the storage device,

one or more side walls (5) located on this bottom (4).

You can use either some part or the entire upper surface as the inlet (6) of the storage device (3) (Figs. 1 and 2).

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, all side walls (5) and the bottom (4) of the storage device (3) are made of rods. The bottom (4) of the storage device (3) consists of at least two, preferably parallel, rods extending along the storage device (3), allowing the can to roll from the back to the front. The side walls (5) are formed by at least one rod passing along the bottom (4) along a plane that is perpendicular to the bottom (4). The rods that form the side walls (5) and the bottom (4) are connected at the front and back to form a storage device (3).

The storage device (3) is attached from below to the shelf (2) in the refrigeration device (1). The storage device (3) can be attached to the shelf (2) or disconnected from the shelf (2) at the request of the user. Shelf (2) is made of glass, plastic, metal, etc.

Shelf (2) has a loading hole (9) to provide user access to the device (3) for storage. The loading hole (9) is located exactly on the top of the inlet of the storage device (3).

The can is installed in the device (3) for storage through the loading hole (9) on the shelf (2). Since the bottom (4) of the storage device (3) tilts downward from the inlet (6) to the outlet (7) of the storage device, the inserted tin can rolls along the device (3) to the outlet (7) of the device ( 3) for storage, where it stops thanks to the limiter (8). The same loading mechanism is also used for other cans. Thus, the tin can installed last in the storage device (3) remains at the very end. When the user needs a tin can, the front tin in the storage device (3) is a can that is taken from the outlet (7) of the storage device. Since the bottom (4) of the storage device (3) is tilted, the second tin can takes the place of the first tin, stopping at the outlet (7) thanks to the stopper (8).

In another embodiment of the present invention, the loading opening (9) on the shelf (2) is partially or completely covered by the lid (10). When the user needs to download to the storage device (3), the lid (10) is opened manually; the tin can is inserted through the loading hole (9) and then the lid (10) is manually closed again. Thus, the user can use the entire surface of the shelf (2) for storage; accordingly, unused area on the shelf (2) is minimized. The cover (10) is moved using a pin mechanism, a sliding mechanism, a hinge mechanism, a spring mechanism, etc. (figure 4).

At the bottom (4) of the storage device (3), one or more partitions (11) are installed for storing cans spaced apart and adjusting the movement of the cans inside the storage device (3).

In another embodiment of the present invention, the outlet (7) of the storage device (3) is also covered by a lid.

In accordance with the present invention, unused storage space on the shelf (2) is minimized, and the first-in-first-out order is performed, ensuring efficient storage of cans.

Claims (9)

1. A refrigeration device (1) comprising vertically adjustable one or a plurality of shelves (2), a storage device (3) fixed under at least one of the shelves (2) and having an inlet (6) located on the upper surface, for installing cans and an outlet (7) for removing cans, characterized in that the shelf (2) has a loading hole (9) to provide the user with access to a storage device (3) located exactly at the top device inlet (3) for storage. 2. The refrigeration device (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the shelf (2) comprises a lid (10) partially or completely covering the loading opening (9). 3. The refrigeration device (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the storage device (3) comprises a stop (8) in front of the outlet (7) of the storage device (3) to provide a stop that prevents the exit of stored cans without a manual manipulation. 4. The refrigeration device (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that the storage device (3) comprises a stop (8) in front of the outlet (7) of the storage device (3) to provide a stop that prevents the exit of stored cans without a manual manipulation. 5. The refrigeration device (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the storage device (3) comprises an inclined bottom (4) extending from the inlet (6) to the outlet (7) of the storage device. 6. The refrigeration device (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that the storage device (3) comprises an inclined bottom (4) extending from the inlet (6) to the outlet (7) of the storage device (3). 7. Refrigeration device (1) according to claim 3, characterized in that the storage device (3) comprises an inclined bottom (4) extending from the inlet (6) to the outlet (7) of the storage device. 8. The refrigeration device (1) according to claim 4, characterized in that the storage device (3) comprises an inclined bottom (4) extending from the inlet (6) to the outlet (7) of the storage device (3). 9. A refrigeration device (1) according to any one of the above items, characterized in that the storage device (3) comprises one or more partitions (11) located on the bottom (4) of the storage device (3) for placing cans at a distance from each other and adjust the movement of cans inside the device (3) for storage.

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