Table top fresh food refrigerator

By designing a countertop refrigerated display case, the space is integrated and the cooling is controlled separately, which solves the problems of low space utilization, high energy consumption and inconvenient operation of refrigeration equipment in tea shops, and improves the operational efficiency and flexibility of tea shops.

CN224924849UActive Publication Date: 2026-11-03PANASONIC APPLIANCES COLD CHAIN (DALIAN) CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202522538604.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-11-28
Publication Date
2026-11-03
Estimated Expiration
2035-11-28

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Technical Problem

Existing tea shop preservation equipment suffers from low space utilization, high energy consumption, inconvenient operation, and limited functionality, failing to meet the needs of efficient operation.

Method used

Design a countertop refrigerated display case that adopts space integration and separate refrigeration technology, integrates a GN basin placement slot and an independent refrigeration system, allows for direct use on the countertop, is compatible with standardized GN basins, and supports independent temperature control and flexible operation.

Benefits of technology

It improves space utilization, reduces energy consumption, simplifies operating procedures, enhances raw material management efficiency, meets the multifunctional needs of tea shops, and ensures business continuity.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to refrigeration equipment technical field especially, and more particularly to a table fresh-keeping refrigerator. The utility model discloses: shell, shell is composed of shell and inner shell A and inner shell B, one side of shell is set to unit cabin, and the inside of the other side is set to inner shell A and inner shell B, inner shell A and inner shell B are set to the inside of one side of shell, and the heat preservation layer is set between inner and outer shell, the upper portion of inner shell A and inner shell B is provided with GN basin placing groove, the upper portion of shell is table top for GN basin placing groove, the inner bottom of unit cabin is provided with unit bottom plate, and the upper portion of unit bottom plate is provided with refrigerating unit, and the shell outside unit cabin is provided with the controller and switch connected with refrigerating unit. The utility model discloses technical scheme solves the low space utilization, high energy consumption, inconvenient operation, single function and cannot satisfy the demand such as the problem of high -efficient operation of prior art fresh-keeping refrigerator.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of refrigeration equipment technology, and in particular to a countertop refrigerated display case. Background Technology

[0002] The following pain points exist with commonly used refrigeration equipment in tea shops: 1. Low space utilization: Traditional freezers are mostly vertical or horizontal designs, and the countertop cannot directly place GN (granary / basin) trays, requiring an additional worktable, which occupies valuable bar space. 2. Energy waste: All storage areas share a single refrigeration system, making it impossible to independently adjust the temperature according to actual needs, resulting in unnecessary energy consumption. 3. Inconvenient operation: Frequent opening and closing of cabinet doors or moving of containers is required for storing and retrieving raw materials, which can easily cause temperature fluctuations and affect the preservation effect.

[0003] The worktable in a tea shop needs to integrate multiple functions such as refrigeration, display, and storage, but the existing equipment has only one function and cannot meet the needs of efficient operation.

[0004] In view of the problems existing in the above-mentioned existing technologies, it is necessary to research and design a new type of countertop refrigerated display case to overcome the problems existing in the existing technologies. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the technical problems of existing refrigerated display cases, such as low space utilization, high energy consumption, inconvenient operation, and limited functionality that fail to meet the demands of efficient operation, this invention provides a countertop refrigerated display case. This invention solves the problems of limited countertop space, high energy consumption, and cumbersome operation in tea shops through space integration, separate cooling control, and modular functionality. It also accommodates standardized GN basins, improving the flexibility and efficiency of raw material management, thus meeting the intelligent and intensive development needs of modern tea shops.

[0006] The technical means adopted in this utility model are as follows: A countertop refrigerator includes: a shell; Furthermore, the shell consists of an outer shell, an inner shell A, and an inner shell B; Furthermore, one side of the outer shell is configured as the crew compartment, and the other side is internally configured with inner shell A and inner shell B; Furthermore, inner shell A and inner shell B are located inside one side of outer shell, and an insulation layer is provided between the inner and outer shells; Furthermore, a GN basin placement groove is provided on the upper part of inner shell A and inner shell B; Furthermore, the outer casing is positioned above the GN basin placement slot as a platform; Furthermore, a unit floor plate is installed at the bottom of the unit compartment, and a refrigeration unit is installed on the upper part of the unit floor plate. Furthermore, the outer shell of the unit compartment is equipped with controllers and switches that are connected to the refrigeration unit.

[0007] Furthermore, the refrigeration unit includes: a compressor, an exhaust pipe, a condenser, connecting pipes, a condenser fan, a return gas pipe, a normally open refrigeration circuit, and an optional refrigeration circuit; Furthermore, the compressor is fixedly mounted on the base plate of the unit; Furthermore, the compressor is connected to the condenser via an exhaust pipe; Furthermore, a condenser fan is installed at the rear of the condenser; Furthermore, the condenser is connected to the normally open refrigeration circuit and the optional refrigeration circuit via connecting pipe A and connecting pipe B, respectively; Furthermore, the normally open refrigeration circuit and the optional refrigeration circuit are connected to the compressor via a return gas line.

[0008] Furthermore, the normally open refrigeration circuit includes: a throttling element A and an evaporator tube A; Furthermore, one end of the evaporator tube A is connected to the connecting pipe A, and the other end is connected to the return gas pipe; Furthermore, a throttling element A is installed on the connecting pipe A.

[0009] Furthermore, the optional refrigeration circuit includes: a throttling element B, an evaporator B, and a solenoid valve; Furthermore, one end of the evaporator tube B is connected to the connecting pipe B, and the other end is connected to the return gas pipe; Furthermore, a throttling element B and a solenoid valve are installed on the connecting pipe B.

[0010] Furthermore, evaporator B and evaporator A are installed within the insulation layer.

[0011] Furthermore, the number of inner shells is increased according to the number of GN basin placement slots, and the number of selectable cooling circuits is increased in tandem with the number of inner shells.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages: 1. The countertop refrigerated cabinet provided by this utility model has an integrated countertop design, which can be placed directly on the bar countertop to save floor space. At the same time, the cabinet top shelf is used to store commonly used tools (such as shaker and filter), realizing the integration of "operation + storage". 2. The countertop refrigerator provided by this utility model features an optimized space design and an internal structure precisely matched to the GN basin size, capable of accommodating four or more standard basins simultaneously. Furthermore, it reduces cold air leakage and prevents ice buildup on the countertop through anti-cold bridge design (such as plastic frame profiles). 3. The countertop refrigerator provided by this utility model adopts an independent control function. The left and right GN basin areas are equipped with independent evaporation tubes respectively. Single or double-sided refrigeration can be achieved through physical switches to meet the different temperature requirements of different raw materials (such as fruits and syrups) and avoid cross-contamination. 4. The countertop refrigerator provided by this utility model has high energy-saving performance. During off-peak hours, the cooling on one side can be turned off to reduce energy consumption. 5. The countertop refrigerated display case provided by this utility model is highly flexible. If one side fails, the other side can still operate independently, ensuring business continuity. 6. The countertop refrigerator provided by this utility model is easy to operate, ready to use, and its open design makes it convenient to directly access raw materials, reducing the number of times the door is opened and closed and maintaining a stable temperature. 7. The countertop refrigerated display case provided by this utility model has an extended shelf and a shelf on the top of the cabinet, which can hold commonly used items such as cups and condiment boxes, thereby improving operational efficiency. 8. The countertop refrigerated display case provided by this utility model solves the problems of limited countertop space, high energy consumption, and cumbersome operation in tea shops through space integration, separate cooling control, and modular functions. At the same time, it is compatible with standardized GN basins, which improves the flexibility and efficiency of raw material management and meets the intelligent and intensive development needs of modern tea shops.

[0013] In summary, the technical solution of this utility model solves the problems of low space utilization, high energy consumption, inconvenient operation, and limited functionality of existing refrigerated display cases, which cannot meet the needs of efficient operation. Attached Figure Description

[0014] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This utility model's internal cooling structure is viewed from the perspective of Figure 1 ; Figure 3 This utility model's internal cooling structure is viewed from the perspective of Figure 2 .

[0016] In the diagram: 1. GN basin placement slot; 2. Outer shell; 3. Controller; 4. Switch; 5. Insulation layer; 6. 1. Inner shell A; 6. 2. Inner shell B; 7. Unit base plate; 8. Compressor; 9. Exhaust pipe; 10. Condenser; 11. Connecting pipe; 11. 1. Connecting pipe A; 11. 1. Connecting pipe B; 12. Solenoid valve; 13. Condenser fan; 14. Return gas pipe; 15. 1. Throttling element A; 15. 2. Throttling element B; 16. 1. Evaporator pipe A; 16. 2. Evaporator pipe B. Detailed Implementation

[0017] It should be noted that, where there is no conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other. The present utility model will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0018] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative and is in no way intended to limit this utility model or its application or use. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0019] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to the present invention. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0020] Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions, and values ​​of the components and steps described in these embodiments do not limit the scope of this invention. It should also be understood that, for ease of description, the dimensions of the various parts shown in the drawings are not drawn to actual scale. Techniques, methods, and devices known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and devices should be considered part of the specification. In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following figures denote similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it need not be further discussed in subsequent figures.

[0021] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by directional terms such as "front, back, up, down, left, right", "horizontal, vertical, horizontal" and "top, bottom" is usually based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description. Unless otherwise stated, these directional terms do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of protection of this utility model. The directional terms "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours relative to the outline of each component itself.

[0022] For ease of description, spatial relative terms such as "above," "over," "on the upper surface of," "above," etc., are used herein to describe the spatial positional relationship of a device or feature as shown in the figures to other devices or features. It should be understood that spatial relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations in use or operation besides the orientation of the device as described in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures is inverted, a device described as "above" or "above" other devices or structures would subsequently be positioned as "below" or "under" other devices or structures. Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below." The device may also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative descriptions used herein will be interpreted accordingly.

[0023] Furthermore, it should be noted that the use of terms such as "first" and "second" to define components is merely for the purpose of distinguishing the corresponding components. Unless otherwise stated, the above terms have no special meaning and therefore cannot be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0024] As shown in the figure, this utility model provides a countertop refrigerated display case comprising: a shell; the shell consists of an outer shell 2 and inner shells A61 and B62; one side of the outer shell 2 is configured as a unit compartment, and the other side is internally configured with inner shells A61 and B62; inner shells A61 and B62 are located inside one side of the outer shell 2, and an insulation layer 5 is provided between the inner and outer shells; a GN basin placement slot 1 is provided on the upper part of the inner shells A61 and B62; the outer shell 2 above the GN basin placement slot 1 is a countertop, which can hold cups, condiment boxes, and other commonly used items, improving operational efficiency. A unit base plate 7 is provided at the bottom of the unit compartment, and a refrigeration unit is provided on the upper part of the unit base plate 7; a controller 3 and a switch 4 connected to the refrigeration unit are provided on the outer shell 2 outside the unit compartment.

[0025] The refrigeration unit includes: a compressor 8, an exhaust pipe 9, a condenser 10, a connecting pipe 11, a condenser fan 13, a return gas pipe 14, a normally open refrigeration circuit, and an optional refrigeration circuit. The compressor 8 is fixedly mounted on the unit base plate 7. The compressor 8 is connected to the condenser 10 via the exhaust pipe 9. The condenser fan 13 is installed at the rear of the condenser 10. The condenser 10 is connected to the normally open refrigeration circuit and the optional refrigeration circuit via connecting pipes A111 and B112, respectively. The normally open refrigeration circuit and the optional refrigeration circuit are connected to the compressor 8 via the return gas pipe 14. Independent evaporator pipes are configured in the left and right GN basin areas, allowing for single-sided or double-sided refrigeration via physical switches to meet the different temperature requirements of various raw materials such as fruits and syrups, and to avoid cross-contamination. During off-peak hours, single-sided refrigeration can be shut off to reduce energy consumption; in case of a single-sided failure, the other side can still operate independently to ensure business continuity.

[0026] The normally open refrigeration circuit includes: a throttling element A151 and an evaporator tube A161; one end of the evaporator tube A161 is connected to the connecting pipe A111, and the other end is connected to the return gas pipe 14; the connecting pipe A111 is equipped with a throttling element A151.

[0027] The optional refrigeration circuit includes: a throttling element B152, an evaporator B162, and a solenoid valve 12; one end of the evaporator B162 is connected to the connecting pipe B112, and the other end is connected to the return gas pipe 14; the connecting pipe B112 is equipped with a throttling element B152 and a solenoid valve 12; the optional refrigeration circuit is controlled by the switch 4 to control the solenoid valve 12. When the solenoid valve 12 is opened, the right evaporator B162 starts to refrigerate, cooling the food in the GN basin placement slot 1.

[0028] Evaporator tubes B162 and A161 are installed in the insulation layer 5.

[0029] The number of inner shells is increased according to the number of GN basin placement slots 1, and the number of selectable cooling circuits is increased synchronously with the number of inner shells.

[0030] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A countertop refrigerated display case, characterized in that: The aforementioned countertop refrigerated display case includes: a shell; The shell consists of an outer shell (2), an inner shell A (61), and an inner shell B (62); One side of the outer shell (2) is configured as the crew compartment, and the other side is configured with inner shell A (61) and inner shell B (62). The inner shell A (61) and inner shell B (62) are located inside one side of the outer shell (2), and a heat insulation layer (5) is provided between the inner and outer shells. The inner shell A (61) and the inner shell B (62) are provided with GN basin placement grooves (1) on their upper parts; The outer shell (2) is located above the GN basin placement slot (1) as a platform; The bottom of the unit compartment is provided with a unit base plate (7), and a refrigeration unit is provided on the upper part of the unit base plate (7). The outer shell (2) of the unit compartment is equipped with a controller (3) and a switch (4) connected to the refrigeration unit.

2. The countertop refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The refrigeration unit includes: a compressor (8), an exhaust pipe (9), a condenser (10), a connecting pipe (11), a condenser fan (13), a return gas pipe (14), a normally open refrigeration circuit, and an optional refrigeration circuit; The compressor (8) is fixedly mounted on the base plate (7) of the unit; The compressor (8) is connected to the condenser (10) via an exhaust pipe (9); The condenser (10) is equipped with a condenser fan (13) at the rear. The condenser (10) is connected to the normally open refrigeration circuit and the optional refrigeration circuit respectively through connecting pipe A (111) and connecting pipe B (112); The normally open refrigeration circuit and the optional refrigeration circuit are connected to the compressor (8) through the return gas pipeline (14).

3. The countertop refrigerator according to claim 2, characterized in that: The normally open refrigeration circuit includes: a throttling element A (151) and an evaporator tube A (161). One end of the evaporator tube A (161) is connected to the connecting pipe A (111), and the other end is connected to the return gas pipe (14); The connecting pipe A (111) is equipped with a throttling element A (151).

4. The countertop refrigerator according to claim 2, characterized in that: The optional refrigeration circuit includes: a throttling element B (152), an evaporator tube B (162), and a solenoid valve (12). One end of the evaporator tube B (162) is connected to the connecting pipe B (112), and the other end is connected to the return gas pipe (14); The connecting pipe B (112) is equipped with a throttling element B (152) and a solenoid valve (12).

5. The countertop refrigerator according to claim 4, characterized in that: Evaporator tube B (162) and evaporator tube A (161) are installed in the insulation layer (5).

6. The countertop refrigerator according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The number of inner shells is increased according to the number of GN basin placement slots (1), and the number of selectable refrigeration circuits is increased synchronously with the number of inner shells.