Refrigerator

By installing a cooler and an insulated storage unit inside the main body of the cold storage, and using cold air to indirectly cool the inside of the storage unit, the problem of the single cooling mechanism in the existing cold storage is solved, and efficient cooling inside the storage unit is achieved.

CN116057335BActive Publication Date: 2025-11-21PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202180056175.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2020-09-16
Filing Date
2021-06-23
Publication Date
2025-11-21
Estimated Expiration
2041-06-23

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, cold storage facilities mainly rely on Peltier elements for cooling the interior of containers, and there is a lack of alternative cooling mechanisms.

Method used

The system employs a cooler and an insulated box-shaped storage unit within the main body of the cold storage facility. The internal space of the storage unit is indirectly cooled by cold air from the main body of the cold storage facility, and cooling is achieved using cooling components and fans.

Benefits of technology

It achieves effective cooling within the storage container, improving cooling efficiency and flexibility.

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Abstract

The present application provides a refrigerator including: a refrigerator main body (1); a cooler (20) for cooling the inside of the refrigerator main body (1); and a storage (110) capable of being arranged in the refrigerator main body (1), the storage (110) including: a box-shaped storage main body (111) having heat insulation; and a cooling portion capable of indirectly cooling the inside space of the storage main body (111) using cold air in the refrigerator main body (1).
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to a refrigerator. BACKGROUND

[0002] An article storage device having a container which is detachable with respect to the article storage device is known (see, for example, Patent Literature 1). In the article storage device disclosed in Patent Literature 1, a power supply device which supplies electric power to a container having a cooking function is provided to a shelf.

[0003] Thus, by placing the container having the cooking function on the shelf, it is possible to perform cooking such as stirring in the container.

[0004] PRIOR ART DOCUMENTS

[0005] PATENT LITERATURE

[0006] Patent Literature 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2009-40531 SUMMARY

[0007] PROBLEMS TO BE SOLVED BY THE INVENTION

[0008] In the article storage device disclosed in the above-described Patent Literature 1, the inside of the container is cooled by a Peltier element.

[0009] An object of the present application is to provide a refrigerator which is capable of cooling the inside of a storage container (container) by a mechanism different from the article storage device disclosed in the above-described Patent Literature 1.

[0010] MEANS OF SOLVING THE PROBLEM

[0011] The refrigerator of the present application includes: a refrigerator main body; a cooler for cooling the inside of the refrigerator main body; and a storage container which is capable of being arranged in the refrigerator main body, the storage container including: a box-shaped storage container main body having heat insulating properties; and a cooling portion which is capable of indirectly cooling the inside space of the storage container main body by cold air in the refrigerator main body.

[0012] Thus, it is possible to easily cool the inside of the storage container.

[0013] EFFECT OF THE INVENTION

[0014] According to the refrigerator of the present application, it is possible to easily cool the inside of the storage container. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 is a schematic view showing the outline structure of the refrigerator of Embodiment 1.

[0016] Figure 2 is a sectional view of the refrigerator shown in Figure 1 .

[0017] Figure 3 is a schematic view showing Figure 1 a perspective view showing the outline structure of the storage of the refrigerator.

[0018] Figure 4 is a schematic view showing Figure 1 an expanded view showing the outline structure of the storage of the refrigerator.

[0019] Figure 5 is a schematic view showing Figure 1 a sectional view showing the outline structure of the storage of the refrigerator.

[0020] Figure 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation (work) of the storage of the refrigerator of Embodiment 1.

[0021] Figure 7 is a schematic view showing the outline structure of the storage of the refrigerator of Embodiment 2.

[0022] Figure 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the storage of the refrigerator of Embodiment 2. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the present application will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In addition, hereinafter, for all the drawings, the same reference numerals are attached to the same or equivalent elements, and repeated description is omitted. In addition, in all the drawings, only necessary constituent elements are schematically illustrated for the purpose of explaining the present application, and sometimes illustration of other constituent elements is omitted. Moreover, the present application is not limited to the following embodiment

[0024] (Embodiment 1)

[0025] The refrigerator of Embodiment 1 includes: a refrigerator main body; a cooler that can cool the inside of the refrigerator main body; and a storage that can be disposed in the refrigerator main body, the storage including: a box-shaped storage main body having heat insulating properties; and a cooling portion that indirectly cools the inside space of the storage main body with cold air in the refrigerator main body.

[0026] In addition, the refrigerator of Embodiment 1 can be configured such that the storage main body has a first opening portion, and the cooling portion includes a first member that covers the first opening portion, the thermal conductivity of the first member being higher than that of the storage main body.

[0027] In addition, the refrigerator of Embodiment 1 can be configured such that the cooling portion is provided outside the storage main body and communicates with the inside of the refrigerator main body.

[0028] In addition, the refrigeratory of the present embodiment 1 can be configured such that the cooling flow path is provided in the first member.

[0029] In addition, the refrigeratory of the present embodiment 1 can be configured such that the cooling portion includes a temperature adjuster.

[0030] In addition, the refrigeratory of the present embodiment 1 can be configured such that the temperature adjuster is constituted by a fan.

[0031] In addition, the refrigeratory of the present embodiment 1 can be configured such that the storage includes: a temperature detector that detects the temperature of the internal space of the storage main body; and a controller that controls the temperature adjuster based on the temperature detected by the temperature detector.

[0032] Hereinafter, the refrigeratory of the present embodiment 1 will be described in detail with reference to Figure 1 and Figure 2 One example of the refrigeratory of the present embodiment 1 will be described in detail.

[0033] Structure of the refrigeratory

[0034] Figure 1 is a schematic view showing the outline structure of the refrigeratory of the present embodiment 1. Figure 2 is a sectional view of the refrigeratory shown in Figure 1

[0035] As shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 The refrigeratory 100 of the present embodiment 1 includes: a refrigeratory main body 1 having a plurality of storage compartments; a refrigeration compartment left door 2A; a refrigeration compartment right door 2B; an ice making compartment door 3; a first freezing compartment door 4; a second freezing compartment door 5; and a vegetable compartment door 6. In addition, the refrigeratory 100 includes a storage 110 that can be provided in the refrigeratory main body 1. In addition, the storage 110 will be described later.

[0036] In the back surface side of the upper portion of the refrigeratory main body 1, a recessed portion 21A is formed in a manner that is recessed downward from the upper surface 21 of the refrigeratory main body 1. A machine room 18 is provided in the recessed portion 21A. In the machine room 18, a compressor 17 and a dehumidifier (not shown) that performs moisture removal, and the like, which constitute a cooling cycle, are housed. In the present embodiment 1, a configuration in which the compressor 17 is provided in the upper portion is adopted, but is not limited thereto, and a configuration in which the compressor 17 is provided in the central portion or the lower portion can also be adopted.

[0037] The cooling cycle includes the compressor 17, the dehumidifier, a capacitor, a heat dissipation pipe (not shown) for heat dissipation, a capillary tube 19, and a cooler 20. Refrigerant is enclosed in the cooling cycle and cooling operation is performed.

[0038] ​In addition, the interior of the refrigerator main body 1 is divided into a plurality of storage compartments by the partition walls 22 to 24. Specifically, a refrigerating compartment 10 is provided at an upper portion of the refrigerator main body 1, and an ice making compartment 13 and a first freezing compartment (not shown) are provided side by side in a horizontal direction below the refrigerating compartment 10. In addition, a second freezing compartment 15 is provided below the ice making compartment 13 and the first freezing compartment, and a vegetable compartment 16 is provided below the second freezing compartment 15.

[0039] In addition, a front surface (front face) of the refrigerator main body 1 is open, and the refrigerating compartment left door 2A to the vegetable compartment door 6 are provided. Specifically, the refrigerating compartment left door 2A and the refrigerating compartment right door 2B, which are of a rotary type, are provided at the refrigerating compartment 10. In addition, the ice making compartment door 3, the first freezing compartment door 4, the second freezing compartment door 5, and the vegetable compartment door 6, which are of a drawer type having a slide rail or the like, are provided at the ice making compartment 13, the first freezing compartment, the second freezing compartment 15, and the vegetable compartment 16, respectively.

[0040] Further, a cooling compartment 25 extending longitudinally in an up-and-down direction is provided at a back surface of the refrigerator main body 1. Specifically, the cooling compartment 25 is provided at a rear of the ice making compartment 13 and the first freezing compartment and the second freezing compartment 15. A fin-tube type cooler 20 that generates cool air is provided in the cooling compartment 25.

[0041] A cool air supply fan 26 that supplies the cool air generated by the cooler 20 to each of the storage compartments of the refrigerating compartment 10, the ice making compartment 13, the first freezing compartment, the second freezing compartment 15, and the vegetable compartment 16 by a forced convection method is provided in the vicinity (for example, an upper space) of the cooler 20.

[0042] In addition, a method of directly supplying the cool air to the vegetable compartment 16 by the cool air supply fan 26 can be adopted, but a method of supplying the cool air to the vegetable compartment 16 by a cool air supply duct 27 can also be adopted as shown. Figure 2 Specifically, a cooling flow path 28 that communicates a lower portion of the cooling compartment 25 and a lower portion of the second freezing compartment 15 is formed in the partition wall 24. In addition, a cooling plate 29 made of a member (for example, aluminum) having a higher thermal conductivity than the partition wall 24 is provided below the cooling flow path 28. In addition, a damper 27 can be provided at the lower portion of the cooling compartment 25, and the flow amount of the cool air flowing to the cooling flow path 28 can be adjusted by the damper 27.

[0043] A plurality of (three in this case) holding members 31 are provided at left and right side surfaces of the refrigerator main body 1. A movable shelf (movable shelf plate) 11 is placed on the holding members 31. The movable shelf 11 is detachable with respect to the refrigerator main body 1.

[0044] In addition, a power supply device 50 is provided at a lower portion of the left side surface of the refrigerator main body 1. The power supply device 50 is used to supply power to the storage device 110. As the power supply device 50, a publicly known wireless power supply device can be used.

[0045] In addition, in Embodiment 1, the power supply device 50 is provided on the lower portion of the left side surface of the refrigeratory main body 1, but is not limited thereto. The power supply device 50 can be provided on the lower portion of the right side surface of the refrigeratory main body 1, or on both the lower portion of the left side surface and the lower portion of the right side surface of the refrigeratory main body 1.

[0046] Further, a positioner 60 is provided on the bottom surface of the refrigeratory main body 1. The positioner 60 positions the storage 110 in the refrigeratory main body 1. The positioner 60 can be composed of a (ball) plunger, or a pin. In addition, as the positioner 60, a pair of pins can be provided on the bottom surface of the refrigeratory main body 1, and the storage 110 can be disposed between the pair of pins, in the case where the positioner 60 is composed of a pin.

[0047] (Structure of storage)

[0048] Next, the structure of the storage 110 of the refrigeratory 100 of Embodiment 1 will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 5

[0049] Figure 3 is a perspective view schematically showing the outline structure of the storage of the refrigeratory shown in Figure 1 Figure 4 is an expanded view schematically showing the outline structure of the storage of the refrigeratory shown in Figure 1 Figure 5 is a sectional view schematically showing the outline structure of the storage of the refrigeratory shown in Figure 1

[0050] In addition, in Figs. 1 to 3, the upward and downward direction, the front and rear direction, and the left and right direction of the storage are shown as the upward and downward direction, the front and rear direction, and the left and right direction in the figures. Figure 3 Figure 4 As shown in Figs. 1 to 3, the storage 110 includes a box-shaped storage main body 111, a first cover member 112, a housing member 113, a mounting member 114, a fan 115, a plate-shaped first member 116, a second cover member 117, and a controller 120. In addition, the storage 110 has a power receiving device, a temperature sensor 118, a communicator, and the like. Further, the storage 110 can have a humidity sensor.

[0051] Figures 1 to 5

[0052] ​​​​​​​The power receiving device receives power supplied from the power supply device 50, and can use a publicly known wireless power receiving device. The communicator can communicate with a portable terminal (smartphone, mobile phone, or tablet), and display the environmental conditions (temperature information, humidity information, etc.) in the storage 110 on a display provided in the portable terminal, the left door 2A of the refrigeration chamber, or the right door 2B of the refrigeration chamber.

[0053] In addition, the refrigeration chamber 100 of the present embodiment 1 is configured so that the temperature and humidity in the storage 110 can be set (adjusted) by operating a display (hereinafter sometimes referred to as an operator) provided in the portable terminal, the left door 2A of the refrigeration chamber, or the right door 2B of the refrigeration chamber.

[0054] The storage main body 111 is configured of a member such as a resin having high heat insulation. A first opening portion 111A is formed on the upper surface of the storage main body 111. A first member 116 is disposed so as to cover the first opening portion 111A. The first member 116 is configured of a member having higher thermal conductivity than the storage main body 111, and can be configured of a metal such as aluminum, for example.

[0055] In addition, a second opening portion 111B is formed on the front surface of the storage main body 111. The first cover member 112 covers (covers up) the second opening portion 111B by moving in the front-rear direction.

[0056] A handle 112A is provided on the front surface of the first cover member 112. In addition, a storage member 113 is provided on the rear surface of the first cover member 112. The storage member 113 is formed in a box shape with the top surface open. Thus, food such as wine, chocolate, coffee beans, and bread can be stored in the storage member 113.

[0057] Furthermore, a protrusion portion 111C is formed on the lower portion of the rear surface of the storage main body 111 so as to protrude toward the rear. A plate-shaped mounting member 114 is placed on the upper surface of the protrusion portion 111C.

[0058] A stepped recess portion 114A is provided on the rear surface of the mounting member 114 on the right side. A fan (temperature adjuster) 115 is provided in the recess portion 114A. As the fan 115, a fan can be used, for example.

[0059] A groove 114B extending in the up-down direction is formed on the front surface of the mounting member 114 so as to communicate with the recess portion 114A. In addition, a groove 111D extending in the up-down direction is formed on the rear surface of the storage main body 111 so as to communicate with the groove 114B. The cold air supply flow path 121 is configured of the recess portion 114A, the groove 114B, and the groove 111D.

[0060] In addition, on the front surface of the mounting member 114, a substantially L-shaped groove 114C is formed on the left side. On the rear surface of the storage main body 111, a substantially L-shaped groove 111E is formed in a manner so as to communicate with the groove 114C. The groove 114C and the groove 111E constitute a cool air discharge flow path 122.

[0061] On the upper surface of the first member 116, a plate-shaped second cover member 117 is placed. On the lower surface of the second cover member 117, a substantially U-shaped groove is formed, which constitutes a cooling flow path 117A. The cooling flow path 117A is formed so that one end portion 117B communicates with the cool air supply flow path 121 and the other end portion 117C communicates with the cool air discharge flow path 122.

[0062] Thus, by the operation (work) of the fan 115, cool air in the refrigerator main body 1 can flow through the cool air supply flow path 121, the cooling flow path 117A, and the cool air discharge flow path 122, and indirectly cool the internal space of the storage main body 111 through the first member 116.

[0063] In addition, in the present embodiment 1, at least one of the cool air supply flow path 121, the cooling flow path 117A, the cool air discharge flow path 122, the first member 116, and the fan 115 constitutes a cooling portion.

[0064] The controller 120 causes the fan 115 to work in accordance with the temperature information detected by the temperature sensor 118, and adjusts the temperature in the storage main body 111. The controller 120 can be constituted by a microcomputer, an MPU, a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller), a logic circuit, or the like.

[0065] In addition, the controller 120 has an arithmetic processor and a memory. As the arithmetic processor, a CPU or the like can be used, and as the memory, a ROM, a RAM, or the like can be used.

[0066] (Action and effect of the refrigerator)

[0067] Next, the operation (temperature adjustment operation) of the storage 110 of the refrigerator 100 of the present embodiment 1 and the effect thereof will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 6 The operation (temperature adjustment operation) of the storage 110 of the refrigerator 100 of the present embodiment 1 and the effect thereof will be described with reference to

[0068] Figure 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the storage in the refrigerator of the present embodiment 1.

[0069] First, the user of the refrigerator 100 (the storage 110) operates an operator to set the temperature in the storage 110.

[0070] Thus, the set temperature information (hereinafter sometimes referred to as set temperature information) is input from the operator to the controller 120 via the communicator, and the controller 120 acquires the set temperature information (step S101). Also, the controller 120 acquires the temperature information in the storage 110 from the temperature sensor 118 (step S102).

[0071] Next, the controller 120 determines whether the temperature in the storage 110 acquired in step S102 is outside a predetermined range set in advance (step S103). Here, the predetermined range can be set by experiment or the like, and for example, can be ±0.5°C.

[0072] In a case where the controller 120 determines that the temperature in the storage 110 acquired in step S102 is not outside the predetermined range (NO in step S103), the present routine ends. On the other hand, in a case where the controller 120 determines that the temperature in the storage 110 acquired in step S102 is outside the predetermined range (YES in step S103), the processing of step S104 is implemented.

[0073] In step S104, the controller 120 determines whether the set temperature acquired in step S101 is lower than the temperature in the storage 110 acquired in step S102. In a case where the controller 120 determines that the set temperature acquired in step S101 is higher than the temperature in the storage 110 acquired in step S102 (NO in step S104), the present routine ends.

[0074] On the other hand, in a case where the controller 120 determines that the set temperature acquired in step S101 is lower than the temperature in the storage 110 acquired in step S102 (YES in step S104), the blower 115 is operated (step S105), and the processing returns to step S101.

[0075] The controller 120 repeats the processing of steps S101 to S105 until it determines that the temperature in the storage 110 acquired in step S102 is not outside the predetermined range. In addition, when the controller 120 determines that the temperature in the storage 110 acquired in step S102 is not outside the predetermined range (NO in step S103), the blower 115 is stopped, and the present routine ends.

[0076] In the refrigerator 100 of the present embodiment 1 thus configured, by the operation of the blower 115, the cool air in the refrigerator main body 1 flows through the cool air supply flow path 121, the cooling flow path 117A, and the cool air discharge flow path 122. Thereby, it is possible to indirectly cool the internal space of the storage main body 111 with the cool air in the refrigerator main body 1.

[0077] In addition, in Embodiment 1, the power supply device 50 is provided on the lower portion of the left side surface of the refrigerator main body 1, but the power supply device 50 can be provided on the lower portion of the right side surface of the refrigerator main body 1. In this case, the positioner 60 is also provided on the right side of the bottom surface of the refrigerator main body 1.

[0078] (Embodiment 2)

[0079] The refrigerator of Embodiment 2 is the refrigerator of Embodiment 1 in which the temperature regulator is constituted by a heater that heats the internal space of the storage main body.

[0080] In addition, the refrigerator of Embodiment 2 can be configured such that the storage includes a temperature detector that detects the temperature of the internal space of the storage main body, and a controller that controls the temperature regulator in accordance with the temperature detected by the temperature detector.

[0081] Hereinafter, one example of the refrigerator of Embodiment 2 will be described in detail with reference to Figure 7 and Figure 8 .

[0082] (Structure of Refrigerator)

[0083] Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing the general structure of the storage of the refrigerator of Embodiment 2.

[0084] As shown in Figure 7 , the basic structure of the refrigerator 100 of Embodiment 2 is the same as that of the refrigerator 100 of Embodiment 1, except that the storage 110 further includes a heater (temperature regulator) 119.

[0085] The heater 119 can heat the internal space of the storage main body 111, and various heaters can be used, for example. In addition, the heater 119 is disposed between the upper surface of the storage main body 111 and the lower surface of the housing member 113. In addition, the heater 119 is supplied with electric power from the power receiving device.

[0086] (Action and Effect of Refrigerator)

[0087] Next, the action (temperature regulating action) of the storage 110 in the refrigerator 100 of Embodiment 2 and the effect thereof will be described with reference to Figure 7 and Figure 8 . In addition, the following actions are executed by the arithmetic processor of the controller 120 of the refrigerator 100 reading a program saved in the memory.

[0088] Figure 8 is a flowchart showing one example of the action of the storage in the refrigerator of Embodiment 2.

[0089] First, the user of the refrigerator 100 (the storage 110) operates the operator to set the temperature within the storage 110.

[0090] Then, the set temperature information (hereinafter sometimes referred to as set temperature information) is input from the operator to the controller 120 via the communicator, and the controller 120 acquires (obtains) the set temperature information (step S201). Also, the controller 120 acquires the temperature information within the storage 110 from the temperature sensor 118 (step S202).

[0091] Next, the controller 120 determines whether the temperature within the storage 110 acquired in step S202 is outside a predetermined range set in advance (step S203). Here, the predetermined range can be set by experiment or the like, and for example, can be ±0.5°C.

[0092] The controller 120 ends the present routine in a case where it is determined that the temperature within the storage 110 acquired in step S202 is not outside the predetermined range (NO in step S203). On the other hand, the controller 120 performs the processing of step S204 in a case where it is determined that the temperature within the storage 110 acquired in step S202 is outside the predetermined range (YES in step S203).

[0093] In step S204, the controller 120 determines whether the set temperature acquired in step S201 is lower than the temperature within the storage 110 acquired in step S202. The controller 120 causes the fan 115 to operate (step S205) in a case where it is determined that the set temperature acquired in step S201 is lower than the temperature within the storage 110 acquired in step S202 (YES in step S204), and returns to the processing of step S201.

[0094] On the other hand, the controller 120 causes the heater 119 to operate (step S206) in a case where it is determined that the set temperature acquired in step S201 is higher than the temperature within the storage 110 acquired in step S202 (NO in step S204), and returns to the processing of step S201.

[0095] The controller 120 repeatedly performs the processing of steps S201 to S206 until it is determined that the temperature within the storage 110 acquired in step S202 is not outside the predetermined range. Also, the controller 120 stops the fan 115 and / or the heater 119 when it is determined that the temperature within the storage 110 acquired in step S202 is not outside the predetermined range (NO in step S203), and ends the present routine.

[0096] The cooler 100 of Embodiment 2 thus configured also exhibits the same operational effects as the cooler 100 of Embodiment 1.

[0097] Numerous modifications and other embodiments of the present application are apparent to those skilled in the art in view of the foregoing description. Therefore, the description should not be construed as limiting the application but merely as exemplifying the various aspects. The detailed description excludes any specific details introduced only by way of example and for purposes of illustration. Furthermore, the purpose of the foregoing description is to teach any person skilled in the art to make and use the application. The details can be varied substantially without departing from the application. In addition, various inventive concepts can be formed by appropriately combining a plurality of constituent elements recited in the foregoing embodiments.

[0098] Industrial Applicability

[0099] The cooler of the present application can easily cool the storage, and is therefore very useful.

[0100] Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0101] 1 cooler main body

[0102] 2A left door of refrigeration chamber

[0103] 2B right door of refrigeration chamber

[0104] 3 door of ice making chamber

[0105] 4 first door of freezing chamber

[0106] 5 second door of freezing chamber

[0107] 6 door of vegetable chamber

[0108] 10 refrigeration chamber

[0109] 11 movable shelf

[0110] 13 ice making chamber

[0111] 15 second freezing chamber

[0112] 16 vegetable chamber

[0113] 17 compressor

[0114] 18 mechanical chamber

[0115] 19 capillary tube

[0116] 20 cooler

[0117] 21 upper surface

[0118] 21A recess

[0119] 22 partition wall

[0120] 23 partition wall

[0121] 24. Partition wall

[0122] 25 Cooling Chamber

[0123] 26 Air conditioning fan

[0124] 27. Air damper

[0125] 28 cooling flow path

[0126] 29 Cooling plate

[0127] 31 Retaining component

[0128] 50 Power supply equipment

[0129] 60 Positioner

[0130] 100 Cold Storage

[0131] 110 Storage

[0132] 111 Storage Unit Main Body

[0133] 111A First Opening

[0134] 111B Second Opening

[0135] 111C Protrusion

[0136] 111D slot

[0137] 111E slot

[0138] 112 First cover component

[0139] 112A handle

[0140] 113 Storage components

[0141] 114 Mounting Components

[0142] 114A concave part

[0143] 114B slot

[0144] 114C slot

[0145] 115 Fan

[0146] 116 First Component

[0147] 117 Second cover component

[0148] 117A cooling flow path

[0149] 117B end

[0150] 117C end

[0151] 118 temperature sensor

[0152] 119 heater

[0153] 120 controller

[0154] 121 cold air supply flow path

[0155] 122 cold air discharge flow path

Claims

1. A cold store, characterised in that, Comprising: a refrigeration chamber main body; a cooler capable of cooling the inside of the refrigeration chamber main body; and a storage container capable of being arranged in the refrigeration chamber main body, the storage container comprising: a box-shaped storage container main body having a first opening portion and having heat insulating properties; a first member covering the first opening portion; a cover member arranged on the first member, the cover member having a groove provided on a surface opposite to the first member; and a cooling portion capable of indirectly cooling the inside of the storage container main body with cool air in the refrigeration chamber main body, the cooling portion having: the first member; a cooling flow path formed by the groove of the cover member; a cool air supply flow path provided in the storage container main body at one end portion of the cooling flow path; and a cool air discharge flow path provided in the storage container main body at the other end portion of the cooling flow path, the cooling flow path being capable of communicating with the inside of the refrigeration chamber main body via the cool air supply flow path and the cool air discharge flow path.

2. The refrigeration chamber according to claim 1, wherein: the first member has a higher thermal conductivity than the storage container main body.

3. The refrigeration chamber according to claim 1, wherein: the cooling portion includes a temperature adjuster.

4. The refrigeration chamber according to claim 3, wherein: the temperature adjuster is constituted by a fan.

5. The refrigeration chamber according to claim 3 or 4, wherein: the temperature adjuster is constituted by a heater capable of heating the inside of the storage container main body.

6. The refrigeration chamber according to claim 3, wherein: the storage container includes: a temperature detector that detects the temperature of the inside of the storage container main body; and a controller that controls the temperature adjuster based on the temperature detected by the temperature detector.

7. The refrigeration chamber according to claim 1, wherein: the storage container further includes: a mounting member mounted to the storage container main body, the mounting member having a recess and a first groove provided on a surface opposite to the storage container main body; and a fan arranged in the recess, the storage container main body has a second groove provided on a surface opposite to the mounting member, the cool air supply flow path has the recess, the first groove of the mounting member communicating with the recess, and the second groove of the storage container main body communicating with the first groove of the mounting member.

8. The refrigeration chamber according to claim 1, wherein: the storage container has a mounting member mounted to the storage container main body, the mounting member having a third groove provided on a surface opposite to the storage container main body, the storage container main body has a fourth groove provided on a surface opposite to the mounting member, the cool air discharge flow path has the third groove of the mounting member and the fourth groove of the storage container main body communicating with the third groove of the mounting member. ​

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