WO2018117178A1

WO2018117178A1 - Refrigerator

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Publication number: WO2018117178A1
Application number: PCT/JP2017/045787
Authority: WO
Inventors: 今井　高平; 則秋阪本; 岳史桝澤; 利菜子伊藤
Original assignee: アイリスオーヤマ株式会社
Priority date: 2016-12-21
Filing date: 2017-12-20
Publication date: 2018-06-28
Also published as: JP2022037080A

Abstract

This refrigerator (1A) is provided with: a cold air discharge opening (11) for discharging cold air A into a cold storage compartment C2, the cold air being generated by a cooler (10); and a cooling box B1(B2) which is removably mounted at a distance from and facing the cool air discharge opening and which cools a material M to be cooled contained in the cooling box B1(B2). In the provided refrigerator, it is possible to reduce cost using a simple structure and also to configure a storage compartment within the cold storage compartment without increasing the number of parts while the volume in the refrigerator is ensured, the storage compartment having a cooling function equivalent to that of a chiller compartment (ice temperature compartment, chilled compartment, or the like).

Description

refrigerator

This embodiment relates to a refrigerator.

In recent years, various refrigerators are equipped with a plurality of storage rooms with different temperatures so that a proper storage temperature can be selected according to the type of the refrigerated product in addition to the function of storing the refrigerated product such as food at a low temperature. Has been developed.

As a kind of such a storage room, a configuration has been proposed in which a chiller room such as an ice greenhouse or a chilled room, which has a temperature lower than the temperature of the entire refrigerator room, is provided in the refrigerator room.

JP-A-5-223429 JP 2008-164226 A

Here, in the above refrigerator, the amount of cold air generated by the cooler is controlled according to the internal temperature detected by the temperature detecting means, so that the temperature can be kept lower than the temperature of the entire refrigerator compartment. A chiller room (ice greenhouse, chilled room, etc.) is provided.

However, such a refrigerator has a problem that the structure is complicated and the cost is increased. In addition, there is a disadvantage that the number of parts is increased and the volume of the cabinet is reduced due to the volume of these parts. Such difficulties such as an increase in cost and a reduction in the internal volume are more likely to appear more remarkably in a low-priced small refrigerator.

In the present embodiment, the cost can be reduced by a simple structure, and a storage room having a cooling function equivalent to that of a chiller room can be configured in the refrigeration room while ensuring the storage capacity without increasing the number of parts. Provide a possible refrigerator.

According to one aspect of the present embodiment, a cold air outlet that blows out the cold air generated by the cooler into the refrigerating chamber, and an object to be cooled that is separated from the cold air outlet and is detachably opposed and accommodated. There is provided a refrigerator including a cooling box for cooling the container.

According to the present embodiment, the cost can be reduced by a simple structure, and the storage room having the cooling function equivalent to that of the chiller room is formed in the refrigeration room while ensuring the storage capacity without increasing the number of parts. A refrigerator capable of being provided can be provided.

Side sectional drawing which shows schematic structure of the refrigerator which concerns on 1st Embodiment and 2nd Embodiment. (A) Side sectional view showing the cooling box according to the first example applied to the refrigerator according to the first embodiment, (b) An enlarged view of the main part of the cooling box, (c) The cooling box The enlarged view of the principal part of (d) The front view of the cooling box. (A) Side sectional view which shows the cooling box which concerns on 2nd Example applied to the refrigerator which concerns on 1st Embodiment, (b) The front view of the cooling box. (A) Side sectional view showing a cooling box according to a third example applied to the refrigerator according to the first embodiment, (b) An explanatory diagram showing an operation of a shutter member of the cooling box, (c) The front view of the cooling box. Side sectional drawing which shows the cooling box which concerns on the 4th Example applied to the refrigerator which concerns on 1st Embodiment. Side sectional drawing which shows the cooling box which concerns on the 5th Example applied to the refrigerator which concerns on 1st Embodiment. Side sectional drawing which shows the cooling box which concerns on the 6th Example applied to the refrigerator which concerns on 1st Embodiment. (A) Side sectional view showing the main part of the cooling box according to the seventh example applied to the refrigerator according to the first embodiment, (b) Side showing the main part of the cooling box according to the modification. Sectional drawing. Side sectional drawing which shows the cooling box which concerns on the 1st Example applied to the refrigerator which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. Side sectional drawing which shows the cooling box which concerns on the 2nd Example applied to the refrigerator which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. The front view which shows the cooling box which concerns on the other Example applied to the refrigerator which concerns on 1st Embodiment and 2nd Embodiment. The schematic side view which shows the other structural example of a positioning means. The disassembled perspective view which shows the cooling box applied to the refrigerator which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. The rear perspective view which shows the cooling box applied to the refrigerator which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. The rear view which shows the principal part of the cooling box applied to the refrigerator which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. The front perspective view which shows the cooling box applied to the refrigerator which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. The lower perspective view which shows the cooling box applied to the refrigerator which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. Side sectional drawing which shows the principal part of the cooling box applied to the refrigerator which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. Side sectional drawing which shows the use condition of the cooling box applied to the refrigerator which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. The schematic sectional drawing which shows the cooling box applied to the refrigerator which concerns on 4th Embodiment.

Next, embodiments will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description of the drawings, the same or similar parts are denoted by the same or similar reference numerals.

In addition, the embodiments described below exemplify apparatuses and methods for embodying the technical idea, and do not specify the material, shape, structure, arrangement, etc. of the component parts as follows. . This embodiment can be modified in various ways within the scope of the claims.

[First embodiment]
(Overall configuration of refrigerator)
With reference to FIG. 1, the whole structure of refrigerator 1A which concerns on this Embodiment is demonstrated.

FIG. 1 is a side sectional view showing a schematic configuration of a refrigerator 1A according to the first embodiment.

The refrigerator 1A shown in FIG. 1 is installed so as to be detachable facing the cold air outlet 11 and the cold air outlet 11 for blowing the cold air A (A2, A3) generated by the cooler 10 into the refrigerator compartment C2. And a cooling box B1 for cooling the coolant M.

As shown in FIG. 1, the refrigerator 1 A according to the present embodiment includes a first door 121 that opens and closes the freezer compartment C 1 below, and a so-called two-door that includes a second door 122 that opens and closes the refrigerator compartment C 2 above it. This is a type of refrigerator.

On the rear side (left side in the figure) of the freezing room C1, a cooler 10 that is configured by a compressor or the like and generates cold air A is disposed.

In the refrigerator compartment C2, two-

stage shelf members

20 and 21 are installed, and three refrigerator compartments 13 to 15 are formed.

It should be noted that

gaps

20a and 21a are formed between the

shelf members

20 and 21 and the inner wall 260 on the rear side of the refrigerator compartment C2 for circulating the cold air A2 and A3 blown from the

cold air outlets

11 and 12.

Between the inner wall 260 on the rear side of the freezer compartment C1 and the refrigerator compartment C2 and the rear wall 261 of the refrigerator 1 itself, an airflow passage 16 that guides the cold air A upward is extended. A fan (not shown) for blowing cool air A, a damper (not shown) for controlling introduction and shut-off of cool air A, and the like are provided in the middle of the airflow passage 16.

The inner wall 260 is formed with a cold air outlet 17 for blowing out the cold air A1 into the freezer compartment C1, and

cold air outlets

11 and 12 for blowing out the cold air A2 and A3 into the refrigerator compartment C2.

The cold air A1 blown into the freezer compartment C1 and the cold air A2 and A3 blown into the refrigerator compartment C2 pass through a return path (not shown) and return to the cooler 10 to be cooled again. The structure is such that air is sent to the refrigerator compartment C 2, and a circulation path of the cold air A is configured in the refrigerator 1.

In the example shown in FIG. 1, a cooling box B 1 is installed in the space between the shelf member 21 and the ceiling portion 1 a so as to face the cold air outlet 11.

Note that the cooling box B1 is installed such that

gaps

30 and 31 are formed between the inner wall 260 and the cooling box B1 and between the ceiling 1a and the cooling box B1, respectively. This is to allow the cold air A3 to flow into the refrigerated compartment 15 or the like through the

gaps

30 and 31.

Thus, according to refrigerator 1A provided with cooling box B1 which can be removed facing cold air outlet 11, refrigeration function equivalent to a chiller room can be provided in refrigerating room C2 at a low cost with a simple structure. it can. Moreover, compared with the refrigerator provided with the conventional chiller room, a number of parts can be reduced and the capacity | capacitance in a warehouse can be ensured.

Moreover, although the case where cooling box B1 was arrange | positioned only on the shelf member 21 was shown in FIG. 1, it is not limited to this, The cooling box B1 is arrange | positioned on the shelf member 20 in the state facing the cold air blower outlet 12 May be. Further, the cooling box B1 may be disposed only on the shelf member 20.

Hereinafter, specific examples of the cooling box B1 will be described in detail.

(First embodiment of cooling box B1)
With reference to FIG. 2, the cooling box B1a according to the first example applied to the refrigerator 1A according to the first embodiment will be described.

2 (a) is a side sectional view showing the cooling box B1a according to the first embodiment, FIG. 2 (b) and FIG. 2 (c) are enlarged views of the main part of the cooling box B1a, and FIG. It is a front view of cooling box B1a.

As shown in FIG. 2 (a), the cooling box B1a includes a first opening 61 formed on the cold air outlet side and a second opening 55 formed on the anti-cool air outlet side. A cold air passage 150 is formed inside the outlet 11 (see FIG. 1) and flows into the first opening 61 and flows out of the second opening 55 to the outside.

In the present embodiment, the side facing the cold air outlet 11 is referred to as “cold air outlet side”, and the side opposite to the cold air outlet side is referred to as “anti-cold air outlet side”.

The cooling box B1a includes a lower casing 50 made of resin, and an upper casing 51 made of resin or metal that is attached to the upper portion of the lower casing 50 via a hinge member 52 so as to be openable and closable in the direction D1. Composed.

A first opening 61 composed of a plurality of

openings

61 ₁ , 61 ₂ ... Is provided on the cold air outlet side of the lower housing 50 facing the cold air outlet 11.

In addition, the anti-cold air outlet side of the upper casing 51, for example, a plurality of rectangular openings ₅₅ 1, ₅₅ 2, 55 3 _... from the second opening 55 is formed (see FIG. 2 (d)) .

The second opening 55 is formed at a position above the cooling box B1a.

As a result, in the cool air path 150, the cool air A3b having a relatively large air density and easy to flow downward is stored as low as possible, and the warm air is discharged so that the inside of the cooling box B1a is kept at a lower temperature. The object to be cooled M can be cooled more efficiently.

Further, a cool storage agent 70 and a metal member (metal plate) 71 that contacts the object to be cooled M are disposed on the bottom of the lower housing 50.

As the regenerator 70, water or water to which a gelling material conforming to the Food Sanitation Law is added is applied. Further, a preservative may be added to the regenerator 70.

The metal plate 71 is made of Al, Cu, stainless steel, or the like that has relatively high thermal conductivity.

With such a configuration, the metal plate 71 and the cold storage agent 70 can be cooled by the cool air A3a or the like flowing through the cooling box B1a, and the cooling effect and the cooling effect on the object to be cooled M can be improved.

Further, in the cooling box B1a according to the first embodiment, the inflow amount adjusting means 60 for adjusting the inflow of the cool air A3 is provided in the first opening 61.

In the present embodiment, the inflow amount adjusting means 60 adjusts the opening area by sliding with respect to the wall surface where the first opening 61 is formed, as shown in FIGS. 2 (a) and 2 (b). It is comprised with the slide member 62 to do.

That is, on the cold air outlet side of the lower housing 50, a pair of upper and lower rail portions 63 are formed along the width direction, and a slide member 62 in which a plurality of rectangular openings are formed in the rail portion 63 is provided. It is slidably supported.

The first opening 61 includes a plurality of openings formed adjacent to each other in the sliding direction of the slide member 62, and the width W10 of each opening in the sliding direction is set smaller than the distance W11 between the adjacent openings. (Ie, W11> W10).

It should be noted that the slide member 62 is formed with a knob portion 65 for the operator to pick and slide with a finger.

Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 2B, by operating the knob 65 from the fully opened state of the first opening 61 and sliding the slide member 62 in the D2 direction, FIG. As shown, it can be changed to a substantially half-open state. The opening amount of the first opening 61 can be adjusted steplessly in the range from the fully closed state to the fully open state by operating the knob portion 65.

Thereby, the introduction amount of the cold air A3a into the cooling box B1a can be adjusted, and the cooling degree of the object to be cooled M can be adjusted.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 2, the example in which the inflow amount adjusting means 60 is provided only in the first opening 61 is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first opening 61 and the second opening 55 are not limited thereto. Either or both of them may be provided with inflow amount adjusting means according to the same configuration or other configurations.
Moreover, when the 1st opening part 61 and the 2nd opening part 55 are made into a fully-closed state, the airtightness of cooling box B1a can be improved and the freshness of the to-be-cooled object M can be maintained.

(Second embodiment of cooling box B1)
With reference to FIG. 3, the cooling box B1b according to the second example applied to the refrigerator 1A according to the first embodiment will be described.

FIG. 3A is a side sectional view showing the cooling box B1b according to the second embodiment, and FIG. 2B is a front view of the cooling box B1b.

The cooling box B1b according to the second embodiment is provided with a drawer type accommodating portion 81 that can be taken in and out from the anti-cool air outlet side.

That is, as shown in FIG. 3A, the cooling box B1b has a resin-made casing 80 having a substantially U-shaped cross section, and is housed in the casing 80, and is located in the direction D3 from the anti-cooling air outlet side. And a drawer-type accommodating portion 81 that can be taken in and out.

On the cold air outlet side of the housing 80 and the housing 81,

first openings

161 and 162 for introducing the cold air A3a from the cold air outlet 11 (not shown) are formed.

Further, the inflow amount adjusting means 60 described in the first embodiment is provided in the first opening 161. In addition, since the specific structure of the inflow amount adjustment means 60 is the same as that of the 1st Example, the same code | symbol as Fig.2 (a) is attached | subjected and the overlapping description is abbreviate | omitted.

A _second opening 85 including a plurality of

openings

85 ₁ , 85 ₂ , 85 ₃ ... For discharging the cold air A3c is provided at the upper portion of the accommodating portion 81 on the side opposite to the cold air outlet. Note that inflow amount adjusting means may be provided in the second opening 85.

Further, a knob portion 82 for pulling out the accommodating portion 81 is provided on the outer wall of the accommodating portion 81 on the anti-cold air outlet side.

The metal member (metal plate) 71 which contacts the to-be-cooled object M is arrange | positioned at the bottom of the accommodating part 81 similarly to 1st Example. In addition, you may make it arrange | position the cool storage agent similar to 1st Example under the metal plate 71. FIG.

As shown in FIG. 1, the bottom surface of the casing 80 is a non-slip member made up of rubber feet, sucker members, or the like that abut on the shelf member 21 disposed in the refrigerator compartment C2 and temporarily fix the cooling box B1b itself. 86 is provided. Thereby, when the accommodating part 81 is taken in / out in D3 direction, the situation where the housing | casing 80 moves together can be avoided and the convenience improves.

Further, by pulling out the accommodating portion 81, the object M to be cooled can be easily taken in and out, and the usability is improved. In addition, when the 1st opening

parts

161 and 162 and the 2nd opening part 85 are made into a fully-closed state, the airtightness of cooling box B1b can be improved and the freshness of the to-be-cooled object M can be maintained.

(Third embodiment of cooling box B1)
With reference to FIG. 4, the cooling box B1c which concerns on the 3rd Example applied to the refrigerator 1A which concerns on 1st Embodiment is demonstrated.

4A is a side sectional view showing the cooling box B1c according to the third embodiment, FIG. 4B is an explanatory view showing the operation of the shutter member 95 of the cooling box B1c, and FIG. 4C is the cooling box. It is a front view of B1c.

The cooling box B1c according to the third embodiment is provided with a drawer-type accommodation portion 91 that can be taken in and out in the direction D3 from the anti-cooling air outlet side as in the second embodiment, and as the second opening portion, for example, a fully closed state To an inflow amount adjusting means including a hook-shaped shutter member 95 that adjusts the opening area in the fully open range.

In addition, it replaces with the bowl-shaped shutter member 95 and is formed by a flexible plate member, and can slide between the upper surface or the bottom surface of the cooling box B1c and the wall surface on which the second opening is formed. A simple slide member may be provided.

That is, as shown in FIG. 4A, the cooling box B1c is made of a resin casing 90 and a drawer-type storage section that is housed in the housing 90 and can be taken in and out in the direction D3 from the anti-cooling air outlet side. 91 or the like.

On the cold air outlet side of the housing 90 and the accommodating portion 91,

first openings

161 and 162 for introducing the cold air A3a from the cold air outlet 11 (see FIG. 1) are formed.

On the anti-cooling air outlet side of the accommodating portion 91, an inflow amount adjusting means constituted by a hook-like flexible shutter member 95 that can be moved up and down in the D4 direction is provided.

More specifically, on the ceiling side of the housing 90, there is provided a door pocket-shaped accommodation portion 97 that accommodates the extra length portion when the bowl-shaped shutter member 95 is raised and lowered.

Further, a support that supports the left and right ends (see FIG. 4C) of the bowl-shaped shutter member 95 so as to be movable up and down in the direction D4 from the vicinity of the substantially center of the ceiling portion of the housing 90 to the front end portion on the anti-cold air outlet side.

Portions

92 and 93 are provided.

A knob portion 96 for operating the raising and lowering of the shutter member 95 is formed at the tip of the shutter member 95 on the anti-cold air outlet side.

Further, a knob portion 98 for pulling out the accommodating portion 91 is provided on the outer wall of the accommodating portion 91 on the anti-cold air outlet side.

As in the first embodiment, a metal member (metal plate) 71 that comes into contact with the object to be cooled M is disposed on the bottom of the accommodating portion 91.

As shown in FIG. 1, the bottom surface of the housing 90 is a non-slip member made up of rubber feet, sucker members, or the like that abut on the shelf member 21 disposed in the refrigerator compartment C2 and temporarily fix the cooling box B1c itself. 86 is provided. Thereby, when the accommodating part 91 is pulled out in the D3 direction, a situation in which the casing 90 moves together can be avoided, and convenience is improved.

Also, by pulling out the accommodating portion 91, the object to be cooled M can be easily taken in and out, and the usability is improved.

And when it is desired to increase the opening amount of the shutter member 95 as the second opening portion, the knob portion 96 is picked with a finger and is raised in the D4 direction. Thereby, the extra length part of the bowl-shaped shutter member 95 moves in the D5 direction, and is accommodated in the door pocket-shaped accommodation part 97, so that the opening amount is increased. Therefore, the flow rate of the cool air A3a to A3c increases, and the object to be cooled M is cooled more efficiently.

Conversely, when it is desired to suppress the cooling of the object to be cooled M, the knob portion 96 is picked with a finger and the bowl-shaped shutter member 95 is lowered to reduce the opening amount.

In the cooling box B1c according to the present embodiment, since the inflow amount adjusting means 60 is also provided in the first opening 161, the inflow amount adjusting means 60 is combined with the raising and lowering of the shutter member 95 as the second opening. By operating the, it becomes possible to finely adjust the flow rate of the cool air A3a and the like, and the object to be cooled M can be cooled to a desired temperature.

In addition, when the shutter member 95 as the first opening

portions

161 and 162 and the second opening portion is fully closed, the airtightness of the cooling box B1c can be improved and the freshness of the object M to be cooled can be maintained. Can do.

Further, in order to improve airtightness, a sealing material may be provided at the contact portion between the shutter member 95 and the accommodating portion 91 or the like.

(Fourth embodiment of cooling box B1)
With reference to FIG. 5, the cooling box B1d which concerns on the 4th Example applied to the refrigerator 1A which concerns on 1st Embodiment is demonstrated.

FIG. 5 is a side sectional view showing the cooling box B1d according to the fourth embodiment.

The main configuration of the cooling box B1d according to the fourth embodiment is the same as that of the cooling box B1c according to the third embodiment, and the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals and redundant description is omitted.

The characteristic point of the cooling box B1d according to the fourth embodiment is that the cool storage agent 101 is disposed below the metal plate 71.

As the cold storage agent 101, water or water to which a gelling material conforming to the Food Sanitation Law is added is used. Further, a preservative may be added to the cold storage agent 101.

With such a configuration, the flow rate of the cold air A3a and the like flowing through the cooling box B1d is adjusted by operating the inflow amount adjusting means 60 of the first opening 161 and the shutter member 95 as the second opening, and the cool air A3a. The metal plate 71 and the cool storage agent 101 can be cooled by, for example, and the cooling effect and the cold insulation effect on the object to be cooled M can be improved.

In addition, when the shutter member 95 as the first opening

portions

161 and 162 and the second opening portion is fully closed, the airtightness of the cooling box B1d can be improved and the freshness of the object M to be cooled can be maintained. Can do.

(Fifth embodiment of cooling box B1)
With reference to FIG. 6, the cooling box B1e which concerns on the 5th Example applied to the refrigerator 1A which concerns on 1st Embodiment is demonstrated.

FIG. 6 is a side sectional view showing a cooling box B1e according to the fifth embodiment.

The main configuration of the cooling box B1e according to the fifth embodiment is the same as that of the cooling box B1d according to the fourth embodiment, and the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals and redundant description is omitted.

A feature of the cooling box B1e according to the fifth embodiment is that a heat insulating material (heat insulating member) 102 is disposed below the cool storage agent 101, and a heat insulating material 104 is disposed on the ceiling portion 90a of the housing 90, so that the shutter member The heat insulating material 103 is arranged on the back side of 95.

As the heat insulating materials 102 to 104, foamed polystyrene, urethane material or the like is applied.

With such a configuration, the flow rate of the cool air A3a and the like flowing through the cooling box B1e is adjusted by operating the inflow amount adjusting means 60 of the first opening 161 and the shutter member 95 as the second opening, and the cool air A3a. The metal plate 71 and the cool storage agent 101 are cooled by the above, and the heat conduction to the outside is suppressed by the heat insulating materials 102 to 104, so that the cooling effect and the cold insulation effect on the object to be cooled M can be further improved.

In addition, when the shutter member 95 as the first opening

portions

161 and 162 and the second opening portion is fully closed, the airtightness of the cooling box B1e can be improved and the freshness of the object M to be cooled can be maintained. Can do.

(Sixth embodiment of cooling box B1)
With reference to FIG. 7, a cooling box B1f according to a sixth example applied to the refrigerator 1A according to the first embodiment will be described.

FIG. 7 is a side sectional view showing a cooling box B1f according to the sixth embodiment.

The main configuration of the cooling box B1f according to the sixth embodiment is the same as that of the cooling box B1d according to the fourth embodiment, and the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals and redundant description is omitted.

The feature point of the cooling box B1f according to the sixth embodiment is that a cool storage material (cool storage member) 204 is disposed on the ceiling 90a of the casing 90, and a cool storage agent 203 is disposed on the back side of the shutter member 95.

With such a configuration, the flow rate of the cool air A3a or the like flowing through the cooling box B1f is adjusted by operating the inflow amount adjusting means 60 of the first opening 161 and the shutter member 95 as the second opening, and the cool air A3a The metal plate 71 and the

regenerators

101, 203, and 204 can be cooled by, for example, to further improve the cooling effect and the cold insulation effect on the object M to be cooled.

In addition, when the shutter member 95 as the first opening

portions

161 and 162 and the second opening portion is fully closed, the airtightness of the cooling box B1f can be improved and the freshness of the object M to be cooled can be maintained. Can do.

(Seventh embodiment of cooling box B1)
With reference to FIG. 8, the cooling box B1g according to the seventh example applied to the refrigerator 1A according to the first embodiment and the cooling box B1h according to the modification will be described.

FIG. 8A is a side sectional view showing the main part of the cooling box B1g according to the seventh embodiment, and FIG. 8B is a side sectional view showing the main part of the cooling box B1h according to the modification. .

In the cooling box B1g according to the seventh example, the first opening 350a is opened obliquely upward.

That is, as shown in FIG. 8A, the first opening 350a on the cold air outlet side of the casing constituting the cooling box B1g is formed by a gap between the first wall body 301 and the second wall body 302. Yes.

More specifically, the second wall 302 is located at a position shifted to the anti-cool air outlet side from the first wall 301, and the lower end of the second wall 302 is the upper end of the first wall 30. It is set up so that it may be located above.

Thereby, the descending airflow A3e formed by the cold air A3 can be smoothly introduced into the cooling box B1g from the first opening 350a opened obliquely upward.

By the way, although the cooler 10 comprised by a compressor etc. is intermittently operated by temperature control, when the cooler 10 stops operation, air A3d having a relatively high temperature is temporarily blown out from the cold air outlet 11. .

Also, air A3d having a relatively high temperature may be generated by convection in the refrigerator compartment C2 when the compressor is stopped.

In such a case, the air A3d flows above the descending airflow A3e formed by the cold air A3 due to the difference in air density (see FIG. 8A).

Here, in the cooling box B1g according to the present embodiment, since the first opening 350a is opened obliquely upward as described above, the relatively high temperature air A3d flowing above the descending airflow A3e is The structure is such that it does not easily enter the cooling box B1g.

Further, the shape extending from the second wall 302 to the upper surface of the cooling box B1g is connected by an arc 302a having a relatively large radius.

Thereby, even when air A3d having a relatively high temperature is blown out from the cold air outlet 11 when the cooler 10 is stopped, the air A3d is easily released above the cooling box B1g.

Therefore, the situation in which the temperature in the cooling box B1g rises due to the influence of the relatively high temperature air A3d can be suppressed, and the cooling effect or cooling effect on the object to be cooled M can be maintained.

Further, in the cooling box B1h according to the modification, the first opening 350b is opened upward.

That is, as shown in FIG. 8B, the first opening 350 b on the cold air outlet side of the housing is configured by a gap between the first wall body 303 and the second wall body 304.

More specifically, the second wall 304 is located at a position shifted to the anti-cool air outlet side from the first wall 303, and the lower end of the second wall 304 is the upper end of the first wall 303. It is erected so that it is located at almost the same height.

Thereby, it is possible to smoothly introduce the descending airflow A3e formed by the cool air A3 into the cooling box B1h from the first opening 350b opened upward.

Further, the shape extending from the second wall 304 to the upper surface of the cooling box B1h is connected by an arc 304a having a relatively large radius, and, as in the case of FIG. Even when the high air A3d is blown out, the air A3d is easily released above the cooling box B1h.

In addition, you may comprise so that the flow volume adjustment means of the above structures may be provided in the

1st opening part

350a, 350b, and the flow volume of the cold air A3e into cooling box B1g, B1h can be adjusted.

[Second Embodiment]
(Overall configuration of refrigerator)
The main configuration of the refrigerator 1B according to the second embodiment is the same as that of the refrigerator 1A according to the first embodiment shown in FIG.

A different point is that instead of the cooling box B1, a cooling box B2 including a sealable casing and a metal portion disposed over a part of the lower surface from a position facing at least the cold air outlet of the casing is used. Is a point.

As shown in FIG. 1, a gap 30 having a width W3 and a gap 31 having a height h are formed between the inner wall 260 and the cooling box B2 and between the ceiling 1a and the cooling box B1. Then, the cooling box B2 is installed. This is to allow the cold air A3 to flow into the refrigerated compartment 15 or the like through the

gaps

30 and 31.

Thus, according to refrigerator 1B provided with cooling box B2 which can be removed facing cold air outlet 11, refrigeration function equivalent to a chiller room can be provided in refrigerating room C2 at a low cost with a simple structure. it can. Moreover, compared with the refrigerator provided with the conventional chiller room, a number of parts can be reduced and the capacity | capacitance in a warehouse can be ensured.

Moreover, although the case where cooling box B2 was arrange | positioned only on the shelf member 21 was shown in FIG. 1, it is not limited to this, The cooling box B2 is arrange | positioned on the shelf member 20 in the state facing the cold air outlet 12 May be. Further, the cooling box B1 may be disposed only on the shelf member 20.

(First embodiment of cooling box B2)
With reference to FIG. 9, the cooling box B2a which concerns on the 1st Example applied to the refrigerator 1B which concerns on 2nd Embodiment is demonstrated.

FIG. 9 is a side sectional view showing the cooling box B2a.

As shown in FIG. 9, the cooling box B 2 a according to the first embodiment includes a casing 500 formed of a metal such as Al, and a D5 direction via a hinge 502 at the upper end of the casing 500 on the cold air outlet side. It is comprised from the resin-made or metal-made cover part 501 attached so that opening and closing is possible.

The case 500 is not limited to the case where the whole is formed of metal, and a part extending from at least a position facing the cold air outlet 11 to a part of the lower surface of the case 500 is made of metal, and the other part. You may make it shape | mold with resin.

A lock mechanism including a hinge 506 and a resin lock member 505 is provided at the tip of the cover portion 501 on the side of the anti-cold air outlet. The protrusion 501 formed on the upper end of the housing 500 is engaged with the lock member 505 to hold the lid 501 in close contact with the upper end of the housing 500. The cooling box B2a can be sealed.

A seal member such as rubber may be provided along the inner edge of the lid 501. Thereby, the airtightness of cooling box B2a can be improved.

Further, the thickness of the metal plate constituting the casing 500 is preferably about 0.5 mm to 4 mm, for example.

Further, an oxygen scavenger 510 is disposed inside the casing 500 and inside the lid portion 501. Thereby, the oxygen in cooling box B2a can be removed and the oxidation of to-be-cooled object M can be suppressed.

According to the cooling box B2a according to the first embodiment, the cold air A3 blown from the cold air outlet 11 is blown to the casing 500 formed of a metal such as Al to be cooled.

And the whole housing | casing 500 is cooled gradually by heat conduction, and the to-be-cooled object M mounted in the housing | casing 500 can be cooled to appropriate temperature.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, since the inside of the housing 500 is sealed with the lid portion 501 and oxygen is removed by the oxygen scavenger 510, the freshness of the object M to be cooled can be maintained.

(Second embodiment of cooling box B2)
With reference to FIG. 10, the cooling box B2b which concerns on the 2nd Example applied to the refrigerator 1B which concerns on 2nd Embodiment is demonstrated.

FIG. 10 is a side sectional view showing the cooling box B2b.

As shown in FIG. 10, the cooling box B2b according to the second embodiment has an opening on the side opposite to the cold air outlet side in the casing 550 formed of a metal such as Al or Cu. A drawer-type accommodation portion 551 that is formed and can be taken in and out in the direction D6 is provided in the opening.

A lid member 551a is provided at the end of the accommodating portion 551 on the anti-cold air outlet side, and a seal member 552 made of rubber or the like is provided at a contact portion between the lid member 551a and the opening.

Note that a knob portion 555 that is picked up with a finger when the accommodating portion 551 is pulled out is provided on the outer wall of the lid member 551a.

Further, the oxygen scavenger 510 may be disposed in the ceiling portion of the housing 550 and the housing portion 551.

According to the cooling box B2b according to the second embodiment, the cold air A3 blown from the cold air outlet 11 is blown to the casing 550 formed of a metal such as Al to be cooled.

And the whole case 500 and the accommodating part 551 are cooled gradually by heat conduction, and the to-be-cooled object M placed in the accommodating part 551 can be cooled to an appropriate temperature.

Furthermore, since the inside of the accommodating part 551 becomes the atmosphere from which oxygen was removed by the oxygen absorber 510, the freshness of the object M to be cooled can be maintained.

Moreover, since the accommodating part 551 can be taken in / out in D6 direction, the to-be-cooled object M can be taken in / out easily.

Although illustration is omitted, an intake valve may be provided in the housing 550 and the like, and the freshness of the object to be cooled M may be maintained by extracting air from the housing 550 and the accommodating portion 551 with a decompression pump or the like. . In that case, the oxygen scavenger 510 may be omitted.

Further, a cool storage agent may be disposed in the housing 550 and the housing portion 551.

(Another embodiment of cooling boxes B1 and B2)
With reference to FIG. 1, FIG. 11, and FIG. 12, the configuration of cooling boxes B1, B2 according to other examples applied to

refrigerators

1A, 1B according to the first and second embodiments will be described.

In the configuration example shown in FIGS. 1, 11, and 12, the refrigerators 1 A and 1 B include positioning means 600, 610, and 620 for positioning the relative positions of the cold air outlet 11 and the cooling boxes B 1 and B 2. .

The positioning means 600 shown in FIG. 11 includes a convex portion 602 formed on the bottom surface of the cooling boxes B1 and B2, and a concave portion 601 formed on the shelf member 21 on the

refrigerator

1A and 1B side so as to be engageable with the convex portion 602. And is composed of.

The relative position between the cold air outlet 11 and the cooling boxes B1 and B2 can be determined by the positioning means 600.

Further, the cooling boxes B1 and B2 can be held in a state in which

gaps

32 and 33 having predetermined widths W1 and W2 are secured on the left and right sides of the cooling boxes B1 and B2.

The positioning means 610 shown in FIG. 1 includes a convex portion 612 formed on the bottom surface of the cooling box B1, and a concave portion 611 formed on the shelf member 21 on the

refrigerator

1A, 1B side so as to be engageable with the convex portion 612. It is composed of

The positioning means 600 can position the relative positions of the cold air outlet 11 and the cooling boxes B1 and B2 in the refrigerator compartment C2 of the

refrigerators

1A and 1B as shown in FIG.

Thereby, the cooling boxes B1 and B2 can be held in a state in which a gap 30 having a predetermined width W3 is secured between the cooling boxes B1 and B2 and the cold air outlet 11.

Here, the widths W1 and W2 of the left and

right gaps

32 and 33 of the cooling boxes B1 and B2 are preferably in the range of 10 to 50 mm, and the height h of the gap 31 above the cooling box 31 is 10 to 30 mm. It is preferable to set it as the range.

Further, the width W3 of the gap 30 between the cooling boxes B1 and B2 and the cold air outlet 11 is preferably in the range of 10 to 50 mm.

In this way, a part of the cold air A is appropriately taken into the cooling boxes B1 and B2 to cool the object M to be cooled, and the remaining cold air A is distributed in the cold room C2 to be stored in the cold room. It becomes possible to cool the entire inside of C2.

The positioning means 620 shown in FIG. 12 is provided above the upward hook member 621 provided on the inner wall 260 on the rear side of the refrigerator compartment C2 of the

refrigerators

1A and 1B and the end on the cold air outlet side of the cooling boxes B1 and B2. And a downward hook member 620 that can be engaged with the hook member 621.

The positioning means 620 can position the relative positions of the cold air outlet 11 and the cooling boxes B1 and B2 in the refrigerator compartment C2 of the

refrigerators

1A and 1B as shown in FIG.

In any configuration, it is preferable that a gap 31 having a height h is formed between the ceiling portion 1a and the cooling boxes B1 and B2. Thereby, a part of the cold air blown out from the cold air outlet 11 can be circulated through the gap 31 to the refrigerator compartment C2.

Thus, by providing the positioning means 600, 610, 620, the cooling boxes B1, B2 can be easily and surely installed at a position where the cooling efficiency can be increased.

Furthermore, the circulation amount of the cold air A3 and the like can be stabilized, and the temperature inside the warehouse can be easily adjusted.

[Third embodiment]
(Overall configuration of refrigerator)
The main configuration of the refrigerator 1C according to the third embodiment is the same as that of the refrigerator 1A according to the first embodiment shown in FIG.

The difference is that a cooling box B3 shown in FIGS. 13 to 18 is used in place of the cooling box B1.

Here, FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view showing a cooling box B3 applied to the refrigerator 1C according to the third embodiment, FIG. 14 is a rear perspective view thereof, and FIG. 15 shows a main part of the cooling box B3. FIG. 16 is a front perspective view showing the cooling box B3, FIG. 17 is a lower perspective view thereof, and FIG. 18 is a side sectional view showing the main part of the cooling box B3.

(Cooling box configuration example)
As shown in FIG. 13 and the like, the cooling box B3 mainly includes a resin chiller chamber main body 700 placed on the shelf member 21 positioned at the uppermost stage in the refrigerator 1C, the shelf member 21, and the chiller chamber main body 700. A resin-drawn housing part 800 that can be inserted into and removed from the space (chiller chamber) formed by the above-mentioned structure, and a placing member 900 formed of a metal such as aluminum placed in the drawer-like housing part 800; It is composed of

First, the configuration of the chiller chamber body 700 will be described.

An opening (second opening) 700a is formed on the front side (front side in FIG. 16) of the chiller chamber body 700. A door member 701 is rotatably attached to the front side of the chiller chamber main body 700 by engagement of the bearing portion 725 and the rotation shaft 720 so as to open and close the opening portion 700a.

Ventilation portions

703 and 704 are formed on the front side upper portion and upper end portion of the door member 701, and the cold air flowing through the chiller chamber main body 700 is discharged from the

ventilation portions

703 and 704.

Further, guide pieces 760 are provided at the left and right ends of the door member 701. As a result, the guide piece 760 is continuously slidably brought into contact with a rail portion 830 (830a, 830b, 830c) on a drawer-type storage unit 800, which will be described later, and the door member is interlocked with the pull-out operation of the drawer-type storage unit 800. 701 is automatically opened and closed.

As shown in FIG. 14 and the like, an engaging claw 710 that engages with the rear end portion 21a of the shelf member 21 is integrally formed at the lower end portion on the rear side of the chiller chamber main body 700.

In addition, an engaging portion 711 that engages with the front end portion 21 b of the shelf member 21 is integrally formed at the front end portion of the pair of left and right arm-like extensions 712 formed on the front side of the chiller chamber body 700. Yes.

A reinforcing convex portion 705 is integrally formed on the side surface and the ceiling surface of the chiller chamber main body 700 over a plurality of strips.

In addition, a guide portion 706 that protrudes into the chiller chamber body 700 is formed at the corner of the ceiling surface of the chiller chamber body 700, and guides the upper end portion of the rail portion 830 on the drawer-type storage unit 800 side. It is like that.

In addition, an engaging portion 750 that engages and guides guide grooves 890 formed on the left and right lower ends of a drawer-type storage portion 800, which will be described later, is integrally formed at the front lower ends of the left and right inner walls of the chiller chamber body 700. Is formed.

As shown in FIG. 14 and the like, a frame body 702 forming a first opening 702a is integrally formed on the back wall 770 of the chiller chamber body 700.

Further, a taper surface 707 extends from the upper end of the back wall 770 and the frame body 702 to the ceiling surface.

The frame body 702 is formed to protrude rearward by a predetermined width from the back wall 770.

And as shown in FIG. 18, the frame 702 comprises the distribution structure (protrusion part) which distributes the cool air component A3a and the warm air component A4 which are contained in the cool air A3 which blows off from the cool air blower outlet 11. As shown in FIG. That is, the frame body 702 as the distribution structure forms a gap E that opens upward between the cold air outlet 11 and the first opening 702a.

As a result, as shown in FIG. 18, the warm air component A4 contained in the cool air A3 is released into the refrigerator 1C from above the gap E, and only the cool air component A3a can be introduced into the chiller chamber body 700. .

In addition, a part (A4a) of the warm air component A4 is discharged into the refrigerator 1C through the tapered surface 707.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 13 and the like, the drawer-type storage unit 800 is integrally formed with a handle 801 for operating the storage unit 800 on the front side.

As shown in FIG. 13, FIG. 17, etc., a corrugated

uneven portion

802a, 802b is formed on the bottom portion 802 of the drawer-type storage portion 800 in a plurality on the left and right. By providing the corrugated concavo-

convex portions

802a and 802b, it becomes easier for cold air to pass, and without using a mounting member 900 formed of a metal such as aluminum to be described later, When placing an object to be cooled, it can be placed stably.

Side walls 805 are erected on the left and right ends of the bottom 802. A rail portion 830 is provided at the upper end of each side wall portion 805. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, it has a first rail portion 830a formed at the same height as the upper end of the handle 801, and a curved portion extending continuously from the first rail portion 830a to the upper end side. It is comprised from the 2nd rail part 830b and the 3rd rail part 830c extended in the back end side continuously from the 2nd rail part 830b, and formed in the position higher than the 1st rail part 830a.

As described above, when the guide pieces 760 provided at the left and right ends of the door member 701 on the chiller chamber body 700 side insert and remove the drawer-type storage unit 800, the rail unit 830 on the storage unit 800 side. By sliding continuously in contact with (830a, 830b, 830c), the door member 701 can be automatically opened and closed in an up-and-down direction in conjunction with the operation of moving the drawer-type storage unit 800 in and out by the handle 801. It is possible to improve convenience when taking in and out the object to be cooled.

Below each side wall 805, a plurality of ribs 820 are formed to support a mounting member 900 formed of a metal such as aluminum, which will be described later, with a gap provided on the bottom surface side.

As shown in FIG. 13, a back wall 870 is formed between the left and right side walls 805.

A partition wall 810 projecting to the back side is formed at the approximate center of the back wall 870. As shown in FIG. 14 and the like, the partition wall 810 is exposed to the back side from the first opening 702a on the chiller chamber main body 700 side in a state where the drawer-type storage portion 800 is stored in the chiller chamber main body 700. . Further, the surface of the partition wall 810 is configured to be substantially flush with the edge of the frame body 702 on the chiller chamber body 700 side.

As shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the upper end of the partition wall 810 is provided with an air volume adjusting unit that equalizes the variation in the air volume of the cold air blown from the cold air outlet 11. More specifically, in the present configuration example, the air volume adjusting unit is erected at the upper end of the partition wall 810 in the first opening, and the step portions 811a to 811d formed according to the variation in the air volume of the cold air are arranged on the upper end side. It has an air volume adjusting plate 811.

In the configuration example shown in FIG. 15 and the like, the level difference corresponding to the case where the air volume of the cold air from the left side to the right side of the air volume adjusting plate 811 has a distribution of, for example, slightly strong → strong → gradually weak → weak is provided. The part 811a: “slightly high”, the step part 811b: “high”, the step part 811c: “gradually low”, and the step part 811c: “low” are set.

Thereby, the air volume of the cold air flowing through the drawer type accommodating part 800 can be made uniform as a whole, and the object to be cooled accommodated in the drawer type accommodating part 800 can be cooled uniformly.

It should be noted that a rib 820 is also formed inside the back wall 870 for supporting a mounting member 900 formed of a metal such as aluminum, which will be described later, with a gap provided on the bottom surface side.

The mounting member 900 formed of a metal such as aluminum is formed by, for example, extrusion molding and bending of an aluminum plate or the like, and an arc-shaped recess 900a for mounting a canned beverage 950 such as canned beer. Are provided over a plurality.

The mounting member 900 is supported and mounted by the rib 820 formed in the drawer-type storage unit 800 as described above.

Here, since the height of the rib 820 is set so that a gap is formed between the bottom surface of the mounting member 900 and the bottom part 802 of the drawer-type storage unit 800, the cold air is circulated through the gap. Thus, the cooling efficiency of the mounting member 900 and the object to be cooled can be increased.

When the cooling box B3 having such a configuration is used, first, the chiller chamber body 700 is placed on the shelf member 21. More specifically, the engaging claw 710 on the rear end side of the chiller chamber main body 700 is engaged with the rear end portion 21a of the shelf member 21, and then the engaging portion 711 on the front end side of the chiller chamber main body 700 is used as the shelf member. 21 is engaged with the front end portion 21 b of 21.

Next, a drawer-type storage unit 800 on which a mounting member 900 formed of a metal such as aluminum is mounted is installed in the chiller chamber main body 700. More specifically, the door member 701 of the chiller chamber main body 700 is manually opened, and the handle 801 and the like of the housing portion 800 are held by hand and pushed into the chiller chamber main body 700 from the rear end side.

At this time, the guide grooves 890 formed on the left and right lower ends of the accommodating portion 800 and the engaging portion 750 in the chiller chamber body 700 are slidably engaged (see FIG. 19). Thereby, the drawer | drawing-out type accommodating part 800 can be pushed in smoothly.

Further, the guide piece 760 of the door member 701 slides continuously in contact with the rail portion 830 (830a, 830b, 830c) on the drawer type accommodation unit 800 side, so that the drawer type accommodation unit 800 is driven by the handle 801. The door member 701 can be automatically opened and closed in conjunction with the operation of taking in and out the door.

That is, as shown in a side sectional view (FIG. 19) showing the usage state of the cooling box B3, when the handle 801 of the storage unit 800 is operated in the direction D10 and the drawer-type storage unit 800 is taken in and out, the door member 701 As the guide piece 760 slides continuously in contact with the rail portion 830 (830a, 830b, 830c) on the drawer-type storage portion 800 side, the door member 701 automatically moves in the D20 direction around the rotation shaft 720. Rotated.

This improves the convenience of taking in and out the object to be cooled.

And in the state which pulled out the accommodating part 800 of the drawer type, the canned drinks 950, such as canned beer, are mounted in the hollow part 900a of the mounting member 900. FIG.

Next, the handle 801 is operated to push in and set the drawer type accommodation unit 800.

Thus, the cool air (cold air component) A3a blown from the cold air outlet 11 of the refrigerator 1C flows through the chiller chamber body 700 through the step portions 811a to 811d of the partition wall 810, thereby making the canned beverage 950 efficient. Can be cooled.

It should be noted that the placing member 900 can be removed and the object to be cooled, such as vegetables and fruits, can be placed directly on the bottom portion 802 of the drawer-type storage unit 800 for cooling.

[Fourth embodiment]
(Overall configuration of refrigerator)
The main configuration of the refrigerator 1D according to the fourth embodiment is the same as that of the refrigerator 1A according to the first embodiment shown in FIG.

The difference is that a cooling box B4 shown in FIG. 20 is used instead of the cooling box B1.

(Cooling box configuration example)
FIG. 20 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a cooling box B4 applied to the refrigerator 1D according to the fourth embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 20, in the cooling box B4, a drawer-type accommodation portion B4B configured by a sealable housing is accommodated in the chiller chamber main body B4A.

The drawer-type accommodation unit B4B is configured to be able to be taken in and out in the direction D20 from an opening 995 formed on the front side (right side in the drawing) of the chiller chamber main body B4A.

In addition, the drawer-type storage unit B4B includes a metal mounting unit 980 made of aluminum or the like disposed from the position facing the cold air outlet (not shown) through which the cold air A1a is blown out to the lower surface. I have.

The upper side of the mounting portion 980 is constituted by a resin container portion 981, and is configured to be hermetically sealed, for example, like a tapper of an integral food container.

Further, between the outer peripheral surface of the drawer-type storage unit B4B and the inner peripheral surface of the chiller chamber body B4A, cool air channels A1b and A1c are formed. A mounting table 960 made of an aluminum plate or the like may be provided below the drawer-type storage unit B4B.

With such a configuration, the object to be cooled 951 such as vegetables and fruits placed on the metal placement unit 980 is cooled strongly through the metal placement unit 980 having a relatively high thermal conductivity. At the same time, the resin is cooled weakly through a resin container 981 having a relatively low thermal conductivity.

Thereby, the object 951 to be cooled such as vegetables and fruits can be appropriately cooled, and excessive cooling can be suppressed.

In addition, since the drawer-type storage unit B4B is configured to be hermetically sealed, it is possible to avoid a situation where the object to be cooled 951 such as vegetables and fruits is dried.

[Other embodiments]
As described above, the embodiments have been described. However, it should be understood that the descriptions and drawings forming a part of this disclosure are illustrative and are not restrictive. From this disclosure, various alternative embodiments, examples and operational techniques will be apparent to those skilled in the art.

Thus, the present embodiment includes various embodiments that are not described here.

The refrigerator of this embodiment can be applied to objects to be cooled such as various foods in general homes and offices.

1A, 1B, 1C, 1D ... Refrigerators B1 (B1a to B1h), B2 (B2a, B2b), B3, B4 ... Cooling box 10 ...

Coolers

11, 12 ... Cool air outlet 16 ...

Airflow passages

20, 21 ... Shelves 31 to 33, E: Clearance 50 ... Lower housing 51 ... Upper housing 52 ... Hinge member 55 ... Second opening 60 ... Inflow amount adjusting means 61, 350a, 350b, 161, 162 ... First opening 62 ... Slide member (flow rate adjusting means)
70, 101 ... Cold storage agent (cold storage member)
71 ... Metal plate (metal part)
80: Housing 81 ... Housing 95 ... Shutter member (flow rate adjusting means)
102 to 103 ... heat insulating material 150 ...

cool air paths

350a and 350b ...

openings

600, 610 and 620 ... positioning means 700 ... chiller chamber body 701 ... door member 702 ... frame body 706 ... guide part 707 ... taper surface 710 ... engagement claw 711 ... engaging portion 760 ... guide piece 770 ... back wall 800 ... drawer type accommodating portion 805 ... side wall portion 810 ... partition wall 811 ... air volume adjusting plates 811a to 811d ... step portion 820 ... rib 830 (830a to 830c) ... rail Part 870 ... Back wall 890 ... Guide groove 900 ... Placement member 960 ... Placement table 980 ... Placement part 981 ... Container part A (A1 to A3) ... Cold air A4 ... Warm air component C1 ... Freezer room C2 ... Refrigeration room M, 950 951: object to be cooled

Claims

A cold air outlet for blowing out the cold air generated by the cooler into the refrigerator compartment;
A refrigerator comprising: a cooling box that is separated from the cold air outlet and is detachably opposed and cools an object to be cooled.
The cooling box is
A first opening formed on the cold air outlet side;
A second opening formed on the anti-cold air outlet side,
2. The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein a cold air path that flows into the first opening from the cold air outlet and flows out from the second opening is formed inside.
The refrigerator according to claim 2, wherein the second opening is formed at an upper position of the cooling box.
In at least one of the first opening and the second opening,
The refrigerator according to claim 2 or 3, wherein an inflow amount adjusting means capable of adjusting the inflow amount of the cold air is provided.
The inflow amount adjusting means includes:
The refrigerator according to claim 4, further comprising a slide member that slides on a wall surface on which the first opening or the second opening is formed to adjust the opening area.
The first opening or the second opening is configured by a plurality of openings formed adjacent to the sliding direction of the slide member, and the width of each opening in the sliding direction is determined by the distance between adjacent openings. Is also set small,
The refrigerator according to claim 5, wherein a plurality of openings corresponding to the plurality of openings are formed in the slide member.
The slide member is formed of a flexible plate member, and is slidable between an upper surface or a bottom surface of the cooling box and a wall surface on which the first opening or the second opening is formed. The refrigerator of Claim 5 provided in.
The cooling box is
The refrigerator according to any one of claims 2 to 7, further comprising a drawer-type storage unit that can be taken in and out from the anti-cool air outlet side.
The cooling box is
The refrigerator according to claim 8, further comprising: a non-slip member that temporarily contacts the shelf member disposed in the refrigerating chamber and temporarily fixes the cooling box itself.
The refrigerator according to any one of claims 2 to 9, further comprising a metal member that contacts the object to be cooled inside the cooling box.
The refrigerator according to any one of claims 2 to 10, further comprising a cold storage member inside the cooling box.
The refrigerator according to any one of claims 2 to 11, wherein a heat insulating member is provided inside the cooling box.
The refrigerator according to any one of claims 2 to 12, wherein the first opening is opened upward or obliquely upward.
The cooling box is sealable;
The refrigerator of Claim 1 provided with the metal part arrange | positioned over a part of lower surface from the position which opposes the said cold air blower outlet at least of a housing | casing.
The refrigerator according to claim 14, further comprising an oxygen scavenger inside the cooling box.
The cooling box is
A drawer-type container that can be taken in and out of the opening;
The refrigerator according to claim 14 or 15, further comprising: a seal member disposed at a contact portion between the housing portion and the opening.
The refrigerator according to any one of claims 1 to 16, further comprising positioning means for positioning the cooling box with respect to the cold air outlet when the cooling box is attached in the refrigerator compartment.
18. The distribution structure according to claim 2, wherein the first opening is provided with a distribution structure that distributes a cool air component and a warm air component included in the cool air blown from the cold air outlet. Refrigerator.
The refrigerator according to claim 18, wherein the distribution structure is a protruding portion formed outward so as to form a gap opening upward between the cold air outlet and the first opening.
The refrigerator according to any one of claims 2 to 19, wherein the first opening is provided with an air volume adjusting unit that equalizes variation in the air volume of the cold air blown from the cold air outlet.
21. The refrigerator according to claim 20, wherein the air volume adjusting unit is an air volume adjusting plate that is erected in the first opening and has a step portion formed on the upper end side according to a variation in the air volume of the cold air.
The refrigerator according to any one of claims 8 to 21, wherein the drawer-type storage unit is configured to be hermetically sealed, and the cool air flow path is formed around the storage unit.