WO2018162218A1 - Dispositif de refroidissement comprenant un dispositif de distribution - Google Patents

Dispositif de refroidissement comprenant un dispositif de distribution Download PDF

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WO2018162218A1
WO2018162218A1 PCT/EP2018/054107 EP2018054107W WO2018162218A1 WO 2018162218 A1 WO2018162218 A1 WO 2018162218A1 EP 2018054107 W EP2018054107 W EP 2018054107W WO 2018162218 A1 WO2018162218 A1 WO 2018162218A1
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cooling device
receptacles
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Ezgi KUTLU
Gizem ERDAL
Dogan UNAL
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Arcelik Anonim Sirketi
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D31/00—Other cooling or freezing apparatus
    • F25D31/002—Liquid coolers, e.g. beverage cooler
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D1/00—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
    • B67D1/0015—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught the beverage being prepared by mixing at least two liquid components
    • B67D1/0021—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught the beverage being prepared by mixing at least two liquid components the components being mixed at the time of dispensing, i.e. post-mix dispensers
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D1/00—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
    • B67D1/0042—Details of specific parts of the dispensers
    • B67D1/0043—Mixing devices for liquids
    • B67D1/0044—Mixing devices for liquids for mixing inside the dispensing nozzle
    • B67D1/0046—Mixing chambers
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D23/00—General constructional features
    • F25D23/12—Arrangements of compartments additional to cooling compartments; Combinations of refrigerators with other equipment, e.g. stove
    • F25D23/126—Water cooler
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F13/00—Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing or fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs
    • G07F13/06—Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing or fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs with selective dispensing of different fluids or materials or mixtures thereof
    • G07F13/065—Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing or fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs with selective dispensing of different fluids or materials or mixtures thereof for drink preparation

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  • the present invention relates to cooling device comprising a distribution device for mixing and distributing solid and/or liquid foodstuffs and beverages.
  • cooling devices with the installation of devices such as ice making device, water dispenser, etc., perform additional functions besides their primary functions such as cooling or freezing of foodstuffs. Performing additional functions and providing savings in space and ease of use, the cooling devices wherein this type of devices are integrated are preferred by consumers.
  • the water dispensers arranged especially in the doors of side-by-side type and double door type cooling devices, hot or cold water and ice can be obtained without the need for opening the door.
  • the water dispensers that enable ice and cold water to be obtained are used.
  • double-door cooling devices the water dispenser is arranged inside the fresh food compartment door. In such cases, while the interior temperature of the cabin is adequate for cooling the water, ice making requires an additional cooling process.
  • the water dispenser In side-by-side type cooling devices, the water dispenser is disposed in the freezer. In this case, contrary to the double-door cooling devices, while the ice is already available, cold water is obtained from the water receptacle in the fresh food compartment and transferred to the water dispenser by means of a pump.
  • a cooling device having a water dispenser for supplying cold water, ice and hot water.
  • a cooling device comprising a beverage distribution device that prepares beverages based on the data entered by the user.
  • the aim of the present invention is the realization of a cooling device comprising a distribution device that can prepare solid and/or liquid mixes.
  • the cooling device realized in order to attain the aim of the present invention, explicated in the first claim and the respected claims thereof comprises a distribution device that is mounted on the body or the door, enabling the ingredients taken from at least two receptacles to be mixed in a single receptacle in the amounts selected by the user and then, transferred to the outlet port.
  • the distribution device mixes the ingredients available in at least two receptacles not in the container of the user but in a mixing receptacle arranged in the insulation of the door and/or body before the mixture is transferred to the container.
  • the beverage distribution process can be easily performed by means of a distribution device integrated to the cooling device without occupying additional space, and the temperature of the prepared beverages can be maintained.
  • a mixture where the solid and liquid ingredients are mixed together is enabled to be obtained.
  • the mixing receptacle comprises a mixer therein.
  • the mixer By means of the mixer, different materials taken from the receptacles are enabled to be effectively mixed together.
  • the receptacle wherein the solid materials are placed comprises a grinder that enables the solid materials to be crushed, chopped and ground.
  • various recipes can be entered to the control unit via the control panel.
  • the distribution device can be customized, and by enabling different user profiles to be loaded, interaction of the users and user satisfaction is provided.
  • Figure 1 – is the general view of the cooling device comprising a distribution device.
  • Figure 2 — is the cross-sectional view of the distribution device and the cooling device.
  • the cooling device (1) comprises a body (2); a door (3) that provides access into the body (2), and a distribution device (5) that is arranged on the body (2) or on the door (3), that has at least one outlet port (9) and at least two receptacles (6) and at least two delivery pipes (7) with one end of each opening into the receptacles (6) and a mixing receptacle (8) wherein the materials taken from the receptacles (6) are mixed and the other ends of the delivery pipes (7) open, the mixing receptacle (8) being connected to the outlet port (9) and arranged under the receptacles (6) before the outlet port (9) ( Figure 1).
  • the cooling device (1) comprises at least two transfer mechanisms (11) that enable the materials in the receptacles (6) to be taken in the desired amount and transferred into the mixing receptacle (8).
  • the desired amount of material is enabled to be measured and transferred from the receptacles (6) into the mixing receptacle (8).
  • a pump is used as the transfer mechanism (11).
  • a valve is used as the transfer mechanism (11).
  • the materials in the amounts required for the recipes instantaneously or previously saved by the user are taken from the receptacles (6) and transferred to the mixing receptacle (8) through the delivery pipes (7). Then, the materials are mixed in the mixing receptacle (8) and transferred to the outlet port (9) of the distribution device (5).
  • the cooling device (1) comprises insulation material (4) that is filled into the space between the body (2) and the door (3).
  • the mixing receptacle (8) is arranged on the body (2) or the door (3) and in the insulation material (4). Thus, the temperature of the mix prepared in the mixing receptacle (8) is enabled to be maintained before being received from the outlet port (9) ( Figure 2).
  • the cooling device (1) comprises at least one mixer (10) in the mixing receptacle (8), assisting the mixing process.
  • Methods such as spraying, ultrasound vibrations, multiple-nozzle spraying means arranged on the delivery pipe (7), corrugated propeller, etc. can be used as the mixer (10).
  • the cooling device (1) comprises a control panel (14) that enables the user to enter data to the distribution device (5) and monitor the status of the distribution device (5), and a control unit (13) for controlling the distribution device (5), wherein the data entered by means of the control panel (14) is stored.
  • the control unit (13) controls the transfer mechanisms (11) and sensors that enable the materials in the receptacles (6) to be taken according to the recipes stored previously or the information entered instantaneously.
  • sensors that measure values such as level, pressure, contamination, temperature, distance, humidity, weight, etc.
  • the distribution device (5) can be controlled via cable connection or wirelessly.
  • the cleaning of the delivery pipes (7) is performed by circulating the water taken from the mains through the delivery pipes (7) and the receptacles (6) by operating the pump used as the transfer mechanism (11) in one direction and then in the opposite direction.
  • the cooling device (1) comprises at least two receptacles (6) with at least one containing solid material and at least one containing liquid material. Both receptacles (6) are connected separately to the mixing receptacle (8) by means of the delivery pipes (7).
  • the receptacle (6) to be filled with liquid can be directly connected to the water mains or can be filled with any other liquid material by the user.
  • Liquid filled packs provided from the market can be placed in the said receptacle (6) like cartridges.
  • the receptacle (6) to be filled with solid material is a receptacle (6) wherein solid materials such as baby food, corn flakes, etc. are placed.
  • the cooling device (1) comprises at least one grinder (12) that is disposed arranged in the said receptacle (6) and that crushes and chops the solid materials in the receptacle (6).
  • the transfer mechanism (11) transfers the materials in the receptacles (6), wherein the solid and liquid materials are placed, to the mixing receptacle (8) in the desired amounts.
  • the distribution device (5) comprises three outlet ports (9) through which water, ice as well as solid and liquid materials to be determined by the user are transferred after being mixed.
  • the cooling device (1) comprises a tray (15) for collecting the beverage that overflows from the glass or spills due to the incorrect positioning of the glass.
  • the tray (15) is detachably attached. Thus, the tray (15) can be cleaned quickly and easily.

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La présente invention concerne un dispositif de refroidissement comprenant un panneau de commande (14) qui permet à l'utilisateur d'entrer des données dans le dispositif de distribution (5) et de surveiller l'état de celui-ci (5), et une unité de commande (13) pour commander le dispositif de distribution (5), les données saisies au moyen du tableau de commande (14) étant mémorisées.
PCT/EP2018/054107 2017-03-07 2018-02-20 Dispositif de refroidissement comprenant un dispositif de distribution WO2018162218A1 (fr)

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EP1579906A1 (fr) * 2004-03-26 2005-09-28 Daewoo Electronics Corporation Réfrigérateur avec générateur de liquide gazifié au dioxyde de carbone
US20070267441A1 (en) * 2006-03-06 2007-11-22 The Coca-Cola Company Dispenser for Beverages Including Juices
WO2014183185A1 (fr) * 2013-05-13 2014-11-20 Pacific Surf Partners Corp. Distributeur automatique autonome employant un réfrigérant non réutilisable et une extraction de chaleur à base géothermique
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US6751525B1 (en) * 2000-06-08 2004-06-15 Beverage Works, Inc. Beverage distribution and dispensing system and method
WO2004092664A1 (fr) 2003-03-03 2004-10-28 Lg Electronics Inc. Refrigerateur comportant un distributeur d'eau
EP1579906A1 (fr) * 2004-03-26 2005-09-28 Daewoo Electronics Corporation Réfrigérateur avec générateur de liquide gazifié au dioxyde de carbone
US20070267441A1 (en) * 2006-03-06 2007-11-22 The Coca-Cola Company Dispenser for Beverages Including Juices
US20160264395A1 (en) 2010-10-29 2016-09-15 Whirlpool Corporation Beverage dispensing system with user customizable inputs
WO2014183185A1 (fr) * 2013-05-13 2014-11-20 Pacific Surf Partners Corp. Distributeur automatique autonome employant un réfrigérant non réutilisable et une extraction de chaleur à base géothermique
WO2016108148A1 (fr) * 2014-12-30 2016-07-07 Unitec S.P.A. Appareil de distribution de boissons mélangées à partir d'ingrédients congelés

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