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Cabinet for the storage of goods requiring refrigerationRelated Patent Categories: Refrigeration, Display TypeCabinet for the storage of goods requiring refrigeration description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060107676, Cabinet for the storage of goods requiring refrigeration. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The invention relates to a cabinet for the storage of goods requiring refrigeration, consisting of a modular frame structure, space-delimiting elements and shelves bearing the goods. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Cabinet systems used in food trade for presentation of the goods in the sales area are either non-refrigerated or refrigerated cabinet systems depending on the goods ever. Non-refrigerated cabinets, made usually of galvanized sintered steel plates, are typically structured in a modular way, that is, thanks to their structural design, they can be assembled on the spot, out of "elements" of a smaller size, in function of the demands ever of the user and the possibilities offered by the premises. [0003] In case of modular cabinets, users can assert their claims regarding the length and height of the cabinet, the size and design, loading capacity and fittings of the base shelf and the middle shelves, which can be assembled, upon demand, either as one-sided or as symmetrical, twin frames, as is most expedient for displaying of the goods to be stored on them. The module system and the uniform size dimensions allow the various manufacturers to offer their cabinet systems with different options and hence an extensive array of accessories and complementary elements. It is a highly important and advantageous property of the said cabinets that they can be disassembled and transformed. Their assembly requires no special expertise or skills, and they are transported to the target location in detached form, in pieces. It is a further advantage that they cannot only be built up in a straight line but, thanks to the existing accessories, in an angle, usually of 45.degree. or 90.degree., also, and hence along diverse cabinets matching the layout of the sales premises ever, to ensure optimum space utilization, making it quite easy to install cabinets around pillars in the outlet, too. Such non-refrigerated cabinets as outlined above are manufactured and distributed by the German Tegometall Ladenbau GmbH (see the product catalogue of the company for 2002, Postfach 1273, D-72502, Krauchenwies). [0004] Refrigerating cabinets are pieces of ready-built furniture manufactured according to the demand ever, transported to the place of use--where only their caloric heat exchanger and electronic units are to be connected to supply sources installed beforehand--in assembled form, ready for operation. Refrigerating wall cabinets, used mainly for the purpose of storing milk and dairy goods, meat and deep-frozen food goods, are typically of a robust design and include an insulated refrigerating furniture body set in a rigid steel frame. The insulation is usually a two-component, high-density polyurethane foam introduced between two steel plates, which forms a sandwich-type panel element of some sort with the latter after solidification. This is the insulated frame of the refrigerating cabinet, and the electrical units and caloric heat exchanger parts are built into this furniture body. The cabinet system used for storing goods is also incorporated into this ready-built frame structure. Systems similar to the refrigerating cabinet outlined above are manufactured and distributed as "RP Standard refrigerated wall cabinets" by the Austrian Hauser Kuhlanlagen GmbH (A-4040 Linz, Am Hartmayrgut 4-6). A piece of ready-built refrigerating cabinet is a massive unit that cannot be disassembled into its units after manufacture. Of course, it is possible to manufacture this, too, in non-standard sizes, to design elements broken in some angle or corner elements, but the relevant manufacturing costs often exceed the production cost of refrigerating furniture pieces manufactured in standard sizes. [0005] In summary of the above, it is easy to understand that there exists a significant demand for such cabinets suitable for storing goods requiring refrigeration as can be constructed, similarly to the current non-refrigerating cabinets, in a modular way, and modified or disassembled if necessary and, moreover, that offer good portability and on-the-spot assembly features adjusted or adjustable to the specific circumstances of utilization, without the usual disadvantage of refrigerated cabinets, viz. fixed size, as ordered, impossible to alter later on, often making it necessary to replace the entire furniture set in case of a change in size or location. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0006] Our solution of the target objective relies on a cabinet for the storage of goods requiring refrigeration having a modular assembled frame structure, space-delimiting elements and shelves supporting the goods. According to the present invention, said cabinet is equipped it with a caloric heat exchanger means generating an air flow of a temperature selected to suit the goods, and an air channel system communicating with it. [0007] According to a preferred embodiment of the proposed cabinet, the caloric heat exchanger means' includes an air inlet, an evaporator, a fan and an air outlet. [0008] According to another preferred embodiment of the proposed cabinet, the walls of the air channel system consist in part of the frame structure and space-delimiting elements of the said cabinet. [0009] In yet another preferred embodiment of the proposed cabinet, the walls of the air channel system are at least partly heat-insulated. In this case, the implementation whereas the entire air channel system is made of heat-insulating plates shall also be regarded as advantageous. [0010] It is preferred furthermore, that the heat exchanger means and air channel system of the cabinet be designed as a single unit attachable to the assembled cabinet. [0011] According to another preferred embodiment of the proposed cabinet, the caloric heat exchanger means generating the air stream is arranged under the lowest shelf of the cabinet, and the air channel system communicating with it is located deep-set behind the frame structure of the cabinet. [0012] According to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the caloric heat exchanger means generating the air stream is built into the upper space-delimiting element of the cabinet, and the air channel system communicating with it is located deep-set behind the frame structure of the cabinet. [0013] According to a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, the caloric heat exchanger means of the cabinet is associated with a condensing unit requiring power supply only, that is arranged on the cabinet, thermally insulated from the caloric heat exchanger means. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0014] The invention is described more detailed with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which [0015] FIG. 1 provides an perspective view of the frame structure, space-delimiting elements and shelves of a non-refrigerated cabinet; [0016] FIG. 2 shows the cabinet according to FIG. 1 in rear view; [0017] FIG. 3 indicates a possible implementation of the caloric heat exchanger means of the cabinet according to the present invention; [0018] FIG. 4 shows a possible implementation of the house incorporating the caloric heat exchanger means according to FIG. 3; [0019] FIG. 5 shows the house according to FIG. 4, partly fitted to its place in the cabinet according to FIG. 1; [0020] FIG. 6 shows a possible embodiment of combining the air channel system and the house, in the course of the air channel system being superimposed onto the house; Continue reading about Cabinet for the storage of goods requiring refrigeration... 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