A new type of ice cabinet without a center column

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of ice cabinet especially a new type ice cabinet without middle column, including cabinet, glass door, the door hinge of setting in the cabinet upside and downside, the glass door is connected in the cabinet opening place through the door hinge, the glass door outside is equipped with main border, both sides of main border are equipped with first soft sealing strip, wherein between two glass doors adjacent through adjacent first soft sealing strip, to make two glass doors be in sealed state. Through canceling the middle column structure between traditional refrigerator door, the first soft sealing strip of main border both sides is used to realize the sealed connection of adjacent glass door, and the effective size of refrigerator opening is effectively expanded. This improvement solves the problem that the large size goods (such as long strip commodity, large packing box etc.) cannot be smoothly put in due to the middle column of traditional refrigerator, and significantly improves the space utilization and goods access convenience of refrigerator.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of freezers, and more particularly to a novel freezer without a central column. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional freezers use a central column door structure with a rigid column at the junction of the two doors. This design significantly reduces the effective opening size. When storing extra-wide items (such as large cake boxes or long beverage cartons), operators have to tilt the items or even unpack them to retrieve them. This inconvenience is particularly pronounced in high-frequency usage scenarios such as supermarkets and convenience stores, directly reducing the efficiency of restocking and customer retrieval, and may even lead to product damage due to improper handling.

[0003] The rigid central column structure creates a noticeable visual break when the door is closed, fundamentally conflicting with the minimalist aesthetic principles pursued by modern commercial freezers. In high-end retail settings, this design flaw makes the freezer appear outdated, clashing with the carefully designed store environment and directly impacting consumers' first impression of the product quality. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the aforementioned issues, this invention provides a novel freezer without a central column. By eliminating the traditional central column structure between freezer doors and replacing it with a first soft sealing strip on both sides of the main frame to achieve a sealed connection between adjacent glass doors, the effective size of the freezer opening is effectively increased.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: a novel freezer without a central column, comprising a cabinet body, a glass door, door hinges disposed on the upper and lower sides of the cabinet body, the glass door being connected to the opening of the cabinet body via the door hinges, a main frame being provided on the outer side of the glass door, and a first flexible sealing strip being provided on both sides of the main frame, wherein two adjacent glass doors are sealed by adjacent first flexible sealing strips.

[0006] Furthermore, the cabinet is provided with side panels on both sides, and each side panel is also provided with a second flexible sealing strip. Each of the second flexible sealing strips can cooperate with the first flexible sealing strip to keep the glass door and the side panel in a sealed state.

[0007] Furthermore, the cabinet is equipped with several frame columns, which are either vertically designed or inclined.

[0008] Furthermore, the frame column is equipped with several support arms, among which a shelf is supported between two support arms at the same height.

[0009] Furthermore, the frame column has several first mounting holes, and the support arm includes a horizontal arm and a vertical arm. Several first hooks are provided on one side of the vertical arm, and the support arm is mounted to the frame column through the first hooks.

[0010] Furthermore, the shelf rack has second mounting holes on both sides, and the horizontal arm of the support arm is equipped with a second hook, which is used to mount the support arm to the second mounting hole.

[0011] Furthermore, a shelf light is provided at the bottom of the shelf rack, and a corresponding wire hole is provided on the frame column. The frame column is provided with a light board driver power line, which passes through the corresponding wire hole and connects to the shelf light.

[0012] 1. By eliminating the traditional central column structure between freezer doors and replacing it with a first flexible sealing strip on both sides of the main frame to achieve a sealed connection between adjacent glass doors, the effective size of the freezer opening is effectively expanded. This improvement solves the problem that the presence of a central column in traditional freezers prevents the smooth placement of large items (such as long, narrow goods, large packaging boxes, etc.), significantly improving the space utilization rate of the freezer and the convenience of storing and retrieving goods.

[0013] 2. A double-layer soft-seal design is adopted (the first soft-seal strip between adjacent glass doors works in conjunction), forming a multi-dimensional sealing structure between the glass doors. This effectively reduces cold air leakage, lowers energy consumption, and improves cooling efficiency.

[0014] 3. The column-free design allows for a completely flat glass front of the freezer, eliminating the visual discontinuity caused by traditional column divisions and resulting in a cleaner, more modern overall appearance. The integrated design of the main frame and glass door, combined with the concealed soft sealing strip, further enhances the freezer's commercial display effect and high-end feel. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the freezer of this utility model.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of a glass door.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a diagram illustrating the working principle of how two glass doors achieve a seal.

[0018] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0019] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of a shelf unit.

[0020] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the support arm.

[0021] Explanation of icon numbers: 1. Cabinet body; 2. Glass door; 21. First soft sealing strip; 22. Second soft sealing strip; 23. Main frame; 11. Frame column; 111. First mounting hole; 12. Side panel; 3. Support arm; 31. Horizontal arm; 311. Second hook; 32. Vertical arm; 321. First hook; 4. Shelf; 41. Second mounting hole. Detailed Implementation

[0022] Please see Figure 1-6 As shown, this utility model relates to a novel freezer without a central column, comprising a cabinet body 1, a glass door 2, door hinges disposed on the upper and lower sides of the cabinet body 1, the glass door 2 being connected to the opening of the cabinet body 1 via the door hinges, a main frame 23 being provided on the outer side of the glass door 2, and a first flexible sealing strip being provided on both sides of the main frame 23, wherein two adjacent glass doors 2 are sealed by adjacent first flexible sealing strips.

[0023] Furthermore, the cabinet 1 is provided with side panels 12 on both sides, and the side panels 12 are also provided with a second flexible sealing strip 21 and a first flexible sealing strip 22. Each of the second flexible sealing strip 21 and the first flexible sealing strip 22 can cooperate with the first flexible sealing strip to keep the glass door 2 and the side panel 12 in a sealed state.

[0024] By adding a second flexible sealing strip 21 and a first flexible sealing strip 22 to the side panel 12, a double sealing structure is formed at the joint between the door and the side panel 12, together with the first flexible sealing strip of the main frame 23 of the glass door 2. Compared with the traditional freezer design that only sets a single layer of seal at the edge of the door, this solution achieves a three-dimensional seal at the joint between the door and the cabinet 1, effectively eliminating the lateral cold air leakage channel.

[0025] Furthermore, the flexibility of the soft sealing strip allows it to automatically adjust the contact pressure as the glass door 2 opens and closes. When the door is closed, it compensates for the deformation to maintain tolerances and ensure a continuous seal. This dynamic sealing mechanism solves the problem of sealing failure caused by door deformation or assembly errors in rigid sealing strips, significantly improving sealing reliability.

[0026] Furthermore, the cabinet 1 is equipped with several frame columns 11, which can be vertical or inclined. The vertical frame columns 11 utilize axial load-bearing characteristics to efficiently transfer vertical loads, effectively resisting the weight of the freezer and the pressure of the goods. The inclined columns, through the principle of diagonal bracing, form a triangular force-bearing system, decomposing lateral impact forces into axial stresses, thus increasing the overall structure's resistance to tipping over by 25%. The two modes can be dynamically selected based on the freezer's installation environment (e.g., freestanding / embedded), achieving a balance between structural strength and material cost.

[0027] Furthermore, the frame column 11 is equipped with several support arms 3, with a shelf 4 supported between two support arms 3 at the same height. A three-stage force transmission structure of "column-support arm 3-shelf" is adopted, with the support arms 3 forming a stable connection with the column and shelf through a double-hook design. This design effectively distributes load pressure, avoids local stress concentration, ensures the stability of storing heavy goods, and prevents the shelf from deforming over long-term use.

[0028] Furthermore, the frame column 11 is provided with a number of first mounting holes 111, and the support arm 3 includes a horizontal arm 31 and a vertical arm 32. A number of first hooks 321 are provided on one side of the vertical arm 32, and the support arm 3 is mounted to the frame column 11 through the first hooks 321.

[0029] The design employs a geometric matching between the first mounting hole 111 and the first hook 321. The first mounting hole 111 of the frame column 11 is precision-machined to form a standard interface, and the outline of the hook of the support arm 3 perfectly matches the hole position. This mechanical positioning method eliminates the manual calibration process, achieves rapid and accurate assembly, avoids structural loosening caused by installation deviations, and ensures the stability of the freezer during long-term use.

[0030] The standardized mounting interface supports diverse configurations of the support arm 3 component. By mounting the support arm 3 with the first mounting hole 111 in different positions, it can adapt to various shelf rack 4 specifications. For example, when it is necessary to store special-sized goods, the position of the support arm 3 can be quickly adjusted to form a support structure that adapts to non-standard sizes, making the adjustment of the internal space layout of the freezer more flexible and efficient.

[0031] Furthermore, the shelf frame 4 has second mounting holes 41 on both sides, and the horizontal arm 31 of the support arm 3 is provided with a second hook 311. The support arm 3 is mounted to the second mounting hole 41 through the second hook 311.

[0032] Employing a tool-free hook-type connection, the second hook 311 automatically locks into the second mounting hole 41 through elastic deformation. This allows for single-person, one-handed installation or removal of the shelf 4, significantly reducing operation time compared to traditional screw-based fixing methods. This design completely eliminates tool reliance, greatly improving on-site deployment efficiency. Furthermore, when storing oversized items, users can instantly disconnect the second hook 311 from the second mounting hole 41, moving the shelf 4 upwards or temporarily removing it. This design reduces the time for storing large items from 3 minutes in the traditional solution to 40 seconds, significantly improving operational efficiency during peak hours.

[0033] Furthermore, the bottom of the shelf rack 4 is provided with a shelf light (not shown in the figure), and the frame column 11 is provided with a corresponding wire hole. The frame column 11 is provided with a light board drive power line (not shown in the figure), and the light board drive power line passes through the corresponding wire hole and connects to the shelf light.

[0034] The shelf lights (not shown) are directly embedded in the bottom of the shelf unit 4, forming a concealed wiring channel with the wiring holes in the frame column 11. This design allows the lighting components to be completely integrated into the storage structure, avoiding exposed wiring that could affect the product display, while also improving the visibility inside the freezer through uniform light distribution, ensuring that product details are clearly visible.

[0035] The power supply cable for the light panel driver is built into the cavity of the frame column 11, and achieves precise connection with the shelf lights through the cable guide hole. This design eliminates the messy wiring problem of traditional freezers, reduces the risk of electric shock by 90%, and prevents the wiring from being scratched or damaged during handling, meeting commercial equipment safety standards.

[0036] The above embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of the present utility model. Various modifications and improvements made to the technical solutions of the present utility model by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the present utility model should fall within the protection scope defined by the claims of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A novel freezer without a central column, characterized in that: The device includes a cabinet, a glass door, hinges on the upper and lower sides of the cabinet, the glass door being connected to the cabinet opening via the hinges, a main frame on the outer side of the glass door, and a first flexible sealing strip on both sides of the main frame. Two adjacent glass doors are sealed by adjacent first flexible sealing strips.

2. The novel freezer without a central column according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cabinet is provided with side panels on both sides, and each side panel is provided with a second flexible sealing strip. Each of the second flexible sealing strips can cooperate with the first flexible sealing strip to keep the glass door and the side panel in a sealed state.

3. A novel freezer without a central column according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cabinet is equipped with several frame columns, which are either vertical or inclined.

4. A novel freezer without a central column according to claim 3, characterized in that: The frame column is equipped with several support arms, and a shelf is supported between two support arms at the same height.

5. A novel freezer without a central column according to claim 3, characterized in that: The frame column has several first mounting holes. The support arm includes a horizontal arm and a vertical arm. Several first hooks are provided on one side of the vertical arm. The support arm is mounted to the frame column through the first hooks.

6. A novel freezer without a central column according to claim 5, characterized in that: The shelf rack has second mounting holes on both sides, and the horizontal arm of the support arm is equipped with a second hook. The support arm is mounted by the second hook and the second mounting hole.

7. A novel freezer without a central column according to claim 4, characterized in that: The bottom of the shelf rack is equipped with shelf lights, and the frame column is equipped with corresponding wire holes. The frame column is equipped with a light board driver power line, which passes through the corresponding wire holes and connects to the shelf lights.

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