Mobile device for the temporary cooling of goods

Abstract

Device (1) for temporarily cooling goods with - a heat-insulating covering (3) that at least partially encloses a storage space (4), - a supporting structure (6) for supporting the covering (3), wherein the supporting structure (6) transfers weight forces of the covering (3) and itself into a ground (6), - a racking system (37) for placement in the storage room (4), wherein the racking system (37) has a plurality of shelves (39) on which the goods (2) to be cooled can be placed, and - a cooling device (31) for generating cooled gas and for cooling the storage space (4), characterized in that the support structure (6) can be extended from a transport state in which it has a first length (L3) measured parallel to the floor to a service state in which it has a second length (L4) measured parallel to the floor (5) which is a multiple of the first length (L3), wherein in the service state the storage space can be at least partially enclosed by means of the covering (3), wherein, according to the principle of a bellows or an accordion or a telescope, various elements of the support structure (6) can be moved away from each other by relative movements, so that the length of the support structure (6) measured in an extension direction is variable.

Description

Introduction

[0001] The invention relates to a device for the temporary cooling of goods with - a heat-insulating covering that at least partially encloses a storage room, - a supporting structure for supporting the encasing, wherein the supporting structure transfers weight forces of the encasing and itself into a ground, - a shelving system for placement in the storage room, wherein the shelving system has a plurality of shelves on which the goods to be cooled can be placed, and - a cooling device for generating cooled gas and for cooling the storage room.

[0002] Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for constructing a device for the temporary cooling of goods, comprising the following steps: a) Erecting a supporting structure to support a heat-insulating covering, wherein the weight forces of the covering and itself can be transferred into the ground by means of the supporting structure, b) Positioning the enclosure on the supporting structure so that a storage space is at least partially enclosed by the enclosure, c) Arranging a racking system in the storage room or erecting the supporting structure according to step a) and attaching the covering around the racking system according to step b), d) Connecting a cooling device to the storage room and commissioning the cooling device to generate and introduce cooled air into the interior for cooling purposes. State of the art

[0003] Devices for cooling goods, such as food, are well-known and are required during the cleaning, repair, or maintenance of stationary refrigerated shelves or chests in supermarkets or discount food stores to keep the food inside chilled and prevent an interruption of the cold chain. For this purpose, the food is temporarily placed in the mobile cooling device and kept cool there. Once the cleaning, repair, or maintenance of the stationary refrigerated shelf is complete, the food can be removed from the temporary cooling device and returned to the original refrigerated shelf.

[0004] Such a mobile cooling device is described, for example, in DE 10 2016 113 728 B4. The cooling device comprises a flexible hood that defines an interior space, a cold air generator, and an air supply duct. The goods to be cooled, particularly food, are removed from the stationary refrigerated display case and stacked on a pallet inside the hood. Above the pallet, within the hood, is the air supply duct with openings distributed along its length, through which the cold air is blown towards the goods. The air supply duct extends approximately the entire length of the hood. The hood and the air supply duct conform to the contours of the food to minimize the volume to be cooled within the space and to avoid dead volume. In a lower section of the mobile cooling device, air is extracted from the interior and returned to the generator.

[0005] Another cooling device is disclosed in US 2012 / 0096893A1. In the event of terrorist attacks or natural disasters, for example, it may be necessary to recover bodies very quickly to prevent the spread of disease. The cooling device described in US 2012 / 0096893A1 can be quickly set up at appropriate locations and offers sufficient capacity to ensure adequate cooling performance even in hot climates. The cooling device has an enclosure surrounding an interior space and several shelving units arranged within that space. Each shelving unit consists of several shelves, each made up of individual struts spaced apart from one another. A compressor generates cold air, which is then introduced into the interior space via an air hose through an inlet located in the enclosure.The air inside the unit escapes through an outlet in the casing. Air can circulate through the openings between the struts, ensuring adequate cooling of the bodies. To prevent the escape of germs, the casing is airtight. The casing also features a pressure relief valve with a filter, allowing for pressure regulation. Alternatively, the cooling device can also be used to chill food at parties or events.

[0006] For the temporary cooling of goods, quick assembly and disassembly of the mobile unit and the ability to accommodate all goods stored in the stationary refrigerated display case are particularly desirable. In addition to quick assembly and disassembly, it is also advantageous if the refrigeration unit occupies as little space as possible when transported. Task

[0007] The invention is based on the objective of providing a device for the temporary cooling of goods and a method for setting up such a device, which enables particularly efficient work, in particular in the sense that the transport volume of the device is reduced and the time required for setting up and dismantling the device is also reduced. Solution

[0008] Starting from a device of the type described above, this problem is solved according to the invention in that the support structure is extendable from a transport state, in which it has a first length measured parallel to the ground, to a service state, in which it has a second length measured parallel to the ground, which is a multiple of the first length, wherein in the service state the storage space can be at least partially enclosed by means of the covering, wherein, according to the principle of a bellows or an accordion or a telescope, various elements of the support structure can be removed from one another by relative movements, so that the length of the support structure measured in an extension direction is variable.

[0009] A partial enclosure of the storage space by the casing refers specifically to a design where the floor on which the supporting structure of the device is erected is not insulated, meaning the floor directly forms the lower boundary of the storage space and the casing extends only to the floor. Otherwise, i.e., apart from the floor defining the storage space, the casing should be as completely closed as possible to minimize heat loss. This does not, however, entirely preclude the possibility of using, for example, an adjacent wall of a building as a boundary for the storage space, allowing the casing to be correspondingly smaller. In the usual case, however, only the floor is uninsulated, i.e., free from the casing.

[0010] The device according to the invention is characterized by its particularly simple handling, since, in particular, no assembly or connection of individual parts of the support structure is required, but rather the structure is always complete in both transport and use states, i.e., it comprises all necessary components. Following the principle of a bellows, accordion, or telescope, various elements of the support structure can be moved away from one another by relative movements, so that the length of the support structure, measured in an extension direction, is variable, i.e., it can be extended during assembly and shortened during disassembly. In particular, the device according to the invention eliminates the need for screwing, connecting, or using other connecting elements to create a support structure, as is required for use, i.e., for storing goods to be cooled.This significantly reduces the time required for handling the device according to the invention compared to devices according to the prior art. Furthermore, the device according to the invention is characterized by a particularly small transport volume, although it can be enlarged to a much larger volume in its operating state in order to create an exceptionally spacious storage area. The invention thus allows for a considerable reduction in transport costs.

[0011] The small volume of the support structure not only facilitates its transport between different locations, but also simplifies on-site handling. Shelves in supermarkets and discount grocery stores are often very close together, leaving little room for transporting large, portable refrigeration units. The small volume of the support structure according to the invention allows it to be maneuvered through narrow aisles, thus simplifying the placement of the units at the desired location for setup.

[0012] A shelving system that is detached from the supporting structure allows the device according to the invention to be positioned independently of the stationary cooling units. The shelving units can first be filled with the goods to be cooled and then moved into the storage space created by the device. This has the advantage that the aisle in front of the stationary cooling units can remain clear, giving cleaning staff more space to clean them. Furthermore, splashing water occurs during cleaning and enters the aisle, creating a so-called wet zone in front of the stationary cooling units being cleaned. If the mobile cooling unit were located in this aisle, its casing would become soiled and wear out more quickly.

[0013] An advantageous embodiment of the invention provides that the support structure – viewed in its longitudinal direction in the operating state – has a plurality of support elements arranged one behind the other and a plurality of coupling elements arranged between each pair of preferably adjacent support elements, each coupling element being pivotally connected at its ends to the associated support elements. In the transport state of the support structure, the support elements are arranged as close together as possible, meaning that the distance between the individual support elements is very small, preferably less than 15 cm, more preferably less than 10 cm, and even more preferably less than 5 cm. To then bring the support structure into its operating state, the distance between the individual support elements is increased in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the support structure as viewed from the operating state, so that it lies in the range between 50 cm and 200 cm.The maximum distance between the individual support elements is preferably determined by the maximum length of the coupling elements arranged on the support elements. The length of the respective coupling elements is preferably from 50 cm to 200 cm, and more preferably from 80 cm to 150 cm.

[0014] To ensure the most stable possible position of the supporting structure, a further advantageous embodiment of the invention provides that the supporting elements are supported on the ground by means of support elements, in particular support struts. The support elements are preferably arranged perpendicular to a plane formed by the ground.

[0015] According to the invention, it is preferred that the support elements are U- or C-shaped and can be supported on the ground with their free ends, and that a roof section defines a roof area of ​​the storage space and / or supports a roof section of the enclosure. The rounded shape of the support elements simplifies the installation of the heat-insulating enclosure, as there are no edges or similar features that could cause the enclosure to snag. Furthermore, the absence of corners and edges makes the enclosure less susceptible to damage.

[0016] One design feature of the invention provides that the respective support elements can be slid together or apart in their roof section in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the support structure. This means that the width of the support structure is variably adjustable and can thus be adapted to the aisle width of a discount supermarket. A maximum width of the support structure is preferably 200 cm, whereas a minimum width is 150 cm. Preferably, the support structure has a width of 160 cm.

[0017] An advantageous further development of the invention provides that the coupling elements form a coupling scissor in pairs, wherein the two coupling elements of a coupling scissor are each pivotally connected to each other centrally by means of a scissor axis and are each pivotally connected at opposite ends to two support elements, wherein at least one pivot point of each coupling element is linearly displaceable in the associated support elements essentially perpendicular to a plane defined by the ground. An angle α between two coupling elements attached to the same support element is variable, with the angle α decreasing as the support structure is transferred from the transport state to the operating state. The angle α can be between 5° and 180°. Typically, a pivot point of a coupling element is linearly displaceable in the associated support element essentially perpendicular to the plane defined by the ground.Preferably, a second pivot point of a second coupling element in the same associated support element is rotatable and not displaceable. This ensures that the coupling elements remain in the same operating position even after repeated use and are always in the same transport position.

[0018] One embodiment of the invention provides that a length-variable fixing element extends between two scissor axes of adjacent coupling scissors and can be locked against length changes during the transition of the support structure into its operational state. The fixing element preferably has at least two movably connected arms that can be stiffened by means of a stiffening element, preferably by means of sliding sleeves or locking elements. A fixed length between the individual support elements in the operational state of the support structure is desirable to prevent unexpected movements of the support elements relative to each other.

[0019] Preferably, the arms of the fixing element are telescopic. Alternatively, the fixing element can be hinged along a hinge axis, with the arms rotatably connected to each other along this axis. In the transport state of the support structure, it is important that it occupies very little volume, which is why it is crucial that the distance between the individual support elements can be reduced. However, due to the fixing elements in their fixed position, a reduction in the distance between the support elements is not possible and should even be prevented. Only when the support structure is transferred from its service state to its transport state should the fixing element be retracted or hinged along its hinge axis, thus bringing it into a release position and reducing the distance between the individual support elements and therefore the volume of the support structure.

[0020] The device according to the invention provides for the fastest possible transfer of the support structure from its operating state to its transport state and vice versa. Assembling all individual parts using screws or similar fasteners would not be conducive to rapid transfer; therefore, the invention provides that the linearly displaceable pivot points of the coupling elements of the coupling scissors are each guided in a groove in the support elements of the respective support element, which are oriented perpendicular to the plane defined by the ground.

[0021] In a further embodiment of the invention, at least some of the support elements, preferably all of them, are supported at their lower ends by wheels or rollers that can be rolled in an extension direction. The rollability of the individual support elements offers the advantage of simplifying the transition from the transport state to the operating state and vice versa, as the individual support elements do not need to be lifted to change their position relative to each other or dragged across the floor with increased frictional resistance. The latter could potentially damage the floor on which the support structure is mounted. Consequently, the support elements can be pushed together or apart with minimal resistance using the wheels.

[0022] A constructive further development of the invention provides that the casing comprises a plurality of longitudinal segments whose lengths, measured in a longitudinal direction of the supporting structure in the state of use, correspond in sum to a total length of the casing as measured in the same way, and / or has two end pieces, each of which can be used to close an end-face opening cross-section of the storage space. Preferably, the longitudinal segments can be connected to one another in a substantially airtight manner by means of connecting elements that extend in a direction transverse to the longitudinal direction of the supporting structure. The connecting elements are preferably formed by hook-and-loop fasteners or zippers. The connection should preferably be airtight so that no cold gas introduced into the storage space escapes unintentionally at the connection points.

[0023] The width of each longitudinal segment preferably corresponds to the length of the support element from a first bearing surface to a second bearing surface, so that the covering extends to the ground. This width of each longitudinal segment is preferably between 550 cm and 617 cm, more preferably 580 cm. The length of each longitudinal segment is between 350 cm and 450 cm, more preferably 412 cm, wherein the sum of the measured lengths of the individual longitudinal segments corresponds to the measured total length of the covering, which is preferably between 1050 cm and 1350 cm, more preferably at least 1236 cm. Since the individual longitudinal segments are correspondingly smaller than the entire covering, they allow for easier handling of the covering. Because of their smaller surface area compared to the entire covering, the individual longitudinal segments are easier to fold or roll up, transport, and mount on the supporting structure.Preferably, the transfer method should be flexible.

[0024] Depending on the application, it can be helpful that the number of longitudinal segments used in the enclosure can vary. This means that the overall length of the support structure, and therefore the number of longitudinal segments used, can be adjusted to the amount of goods to be cooled. The support structure is extended to a greater or lesser extent along its length and covered with the appropriate number of longitudinal segments, thus creating the enclosed storage space. Typically, three longitudinal segments can be attached to a fully extended support structure. However, it is also possible to omit a middle longitudinal segment and extend the support structure accordingly.

[0025] One embodiment of the invention provides that the covering can be at least partially connected to and detached from the support structure. This offers the advantage that the covering and the support structure can be transported separately, allowing the covering to be packaged with particular protection and thus largely preventing damage. Alternatively, the invention provides that the covering is permanently connected to the support structure. This speeds up the assembly of the device, since it is not necessary to first position the support structure and then attach the covering to it, but rather the covering is positioned directly when the individual support elements are pulled apart. The covering also has both a state of use and a state of transport.

[0026] Advantageously, the cooling unit is separate from the supporting structure, and preferably at least one air duct of the cooling unit can be connected to the storage space through an opening in the casing, preferably in one of its end faces. The cooling unit can thus be transported separately from the supporting structure.

[0027] Advantageously, the cooling unit is arranged completely or at least partially outside the enclosure. This offers the advantage of more storage space for goods within the interior confined by the enclosure. Furthermore, the cooling unit can be flexibly adapted to the installation location and the specific conditions and requirements.

[0028] One embodiment of the invention provides that cold gas can be introduced into the storage chamber in an upper region of the enclosure, preferably in an upper region at one of its end faces, and the warmed gas can be discharged from the storage chamber in a lower region of the enclosure, preferably in a lower region at one of its end faces. Consequently, the cold gas is introduced into the storage chamber at the top. The warm gas is drawn out directly at the bottom of the storage chamber so that the cold gas can distribute itself downwards over the goods. To ensure as uniform a distribution of cold gas as possible within the storage chamber, it is advantageous if the introduced gas does not heat up to such an extent that it would begin to rise. Rather, the warm gas should be drawn out beforehand at the bottom. The injected gas is introduced at the top and can sink downwards. Air is typically used as the gas.

[0029] Furthermore, the underlying problem is solved by a method for the temporary cooling of goods using a mobile cooling device, the method comprising the following process steps: - Extending the supporting structure from a transport state, in which it has a first length measured parallel to the ground, into a service state, in which it has a second length measured parallel to the ground, which is a multiple of the first length, wherein the storage space is at least partially enclosed by means of the covering in the service state of the supporting structure.

[0030] The advantages previously mentioned for the cooling device also arise from this method. Because individual parts of the support structure do not need to be assembled or plugged together, the transition from a transport state to a service state and vice versa is particularly quick and error-free, as all individual parts are always completely enclosed by the support structure in both the service and transport states. The device according to the invention has a particularly small transport volume and can be expanded to a much larger volume in the service state, thus creating an exceptionally spacious storage area. Transport and assembly costs can therefore be significantly reduced. Nevertheless, the device can also be transported in confined spaces.

[0031] The procedure is further developed so that the positioning of the shell and the transfer of the supporting structure from the transport state to the operating state take place separately or simultaneously.

[0032] Finally, it should be noted that the various features of the dependent claims can each be implemented individually or in any combination in variants of the invention. Example of implementation

[0033] The invention described above will be explained in more detail below with reference to an exemplary embodiment shown in the figures.

[0034] It shows: Fig. 1: A three-dimensional external view of a device according to the invention in a state of use, Fig. 2: a three-dimensional view of a supporting structure of the invention, Fig. 3: a section of a supporting structure of the device according to the invention Fig. 2, Fig. 4: An interior view of an end face of an enclosure of the device according to the invention. Fig. 1 in a used condition, and Fig. 5: A three-dimensional external view of the supporting structure of the device according to the invention. Fig. 2 in a transport state.

[0035] The Fig. Figure 1 shows an external view of the device 1 according to the invention for the temporary cooling of goods to be cooled, which is not shown here for the sake of simplicity. The device 1 has a heat-insulating, flexible, in particular foldable or rollable, covering 3, which partially encloses a storage space 4. The storage space 4 is bounded only from below by a floor 5, with the covering 3 being flush with the floor 5. The covering 3 consists of three longitudinal segments 34, which can be connected to or detached from each other, for example by means of connecting elements not shown here. The sum of the respective lengths L0 of the individual longitudinal segments 34 corresponds to the measured total length L1 of the covering 3. The length L0 of the respective longitudinal segments 34 is 412 cm, and the total length L1 is therefore 1236 cm.

[0036] Viewed from the outside, a cooling device 31 is located on an end part 28 of the casing 3. Both a compressor 32 and an evaporator 33 of the cooling device 31 are arranged outside the storage space 4 on the end part 28.

[0037] To transfer the supporting structure 6 from its service state to its transport state, the covering 3 is first removed from the supporting structure 6, leaving only the supporting structure 6, as shown. Fig. Figure 2 shows. In the longitudinal direction of the supporting structure 6, there is a plurality of load-bearing elements 7, 107 arranged one behind the other and a plurality of coupling elements 8 arranged between each pair of adjacent load-bearing elements 7, 107, which are shown in more detail in Fig. 3 will be described.

[0038] At two lower, free ends 9 of the support elements 7, 107 facing the floor 5, there are support elements 10 that ensure the stable placement of the support structure 6 on the floor 5. Rollers 11 are also located at the free ends 9, by means of which the support elements 7, 107 can be moved together or apart across the floor 5 along an extension direction R with minimal resistance. The support elements 7, 107 are U-shaped. The covering 3 rests on a roof section 12 of the support elements 7, 107 and defines a roof area 13 of the storage space 4.

[0039] The supporting structure 6 consists of thirteen supporting elements 7, 107. In its service state, the supporting structure 6 has a length L4, measured parallel to the ground 5, which approximately corresponds to the length L1 of the enclosure 3. A distance A1 between the individual supporting elements 7, 107 is 103 cm, so that the total length L4 is 1236 cm.

[0040] Within storage space 4 are racking units 37, which can be easily repositioned by means of wheels 38. The racking units 37 have shelves 39 on which the goods to be cooled are stored. The racking units 37 can be moved into storage space 4 through an opening 2 in the supporting structure 6.

[0041] The Fig. Figure 3 shows a section of the supporting structure 6 according to Fig. 2 in which the coupling elements 8 are particularly clearly visible. The coupling elements 8 form a coupling scissor 14 in pairs. The two coupling elements 8 are hinged to each other in the middle of a scissor axis 15. At their respective opposite ends 16, 17, the coupling elements 8 are connected to two adjacent support elements 7 at pivot points 18, 19. For the sake of simplicity, in the Fig. Figure 2 shows only one support element 7. An angle α between two coupling elements 8 can be changed when transferring the device 1 from the operating state to the transport state, and can be between 5° and 180°. The pivot point 18 of at least one coupling element 8 is linearly displaceable perpendicular to a plane defined by the base 5 within the associated support elements 7. The pivot point 18 is guided perpendicular to the plane by a groove 20 located within a support strut 21 of the support element 7, 107. The second pivot point 19 is, in turn, only rotatably mounted in the associated support element 7 and is not displaceable.

[0042] Furthermore, a fixing element 22 is located on each pair of adjacent scissor axes 15. This fixing element 22 has two arms 23 which are movably connected to each other in a hinge axis 24. A stiffening element 25 in the form of a sliding sleeve 26 prevents the fixing element 22 from buckling in the operating state, thus preventing any change in length between the individual support elements 7.

[0043] The Fig. Figure 4 shows a side view of the device 1 according to the invention, in which an end section 28 of the casing 3 facing the storage chamber 4 is visible. The end section 28 of the casing 3 is located on the end face 27 of the support structure 6. A first opening 43 arranged in an upper region 42 of the end section 28 forms an air inlet opening 30 through which cold gas is blown in. In a lower region 40 of this end section 28, there is a second opening 41, which forms an air outlet opening 29 through which warm gas is drawn out of the storage chamber 4.

[0044] Furthermore, in the Fig. Figure 4 shows a length L2, which corresponds to a profile from a bearing surface 35 of the support element 7 to the next bearing surface 36 of the support element 7, 107. This length L2 essentially corresponds to a width B1 of a longitudinal segment 34. The length L2, or width B1, is 582 cm. A width B2 of the support structure 6 is 166 cm.

[0045] In the Fig. In step 5, the supporting structure 6 was transferred into its transport state. The distance A2 between the individual supporting elements 7, 107 was reduced to 10 cm, so that the length L3 of the supporting structure 6, measured parallel to the ground 5, was reduced by a factor of several compared to the length L4 and now amounts to only 120 cm. Reference symbol list 1 Device 2 Opening cross-section 3. Wrapping 4 storage rooms 5 Floor 6 Supporting structure 7, 107 Supporting element 8 coupling element 9 End 10 support elements 11 rolls 12 Roof section 13 Roof area 14 coupling shears 15 Scissor axis 16 ends 17 ends 18 pivot point 19 Pivot point 20 Nut 21 Support strut 22 Fixing element 23 arms 24 Articulation axis 25 stiffening element 26 Sliding sleeve 27 Front 28 Forehead 29 Air outlet opening 30 Air inlet opening 31 Cooling unit 32 Compressor 33 evaporators 34 Longitudinal segment 35 Footprint 36 Footprint 37 Shelving unit 38 wheel 39 shelf 40 area 41 Breakthrough 42 area 43 Breakthrough B1 width B2 width L0 length L1 length L2 length L3 length L4 length A1 distance A2 distance α angle

Claims

Device (1) for temporarily cooling goods comprising: - a heat-insulating covering (3) that at least partially encloses a storage space (4); - a support structure (6) for supporting the covering (3), wherein the support structure (6) transfers the weight forces of the covering (3) and itself into a floor (6); - a racking system (37) for placement in the storage space (4), wherein the racking system (37) has a plurality of shelves (39) on which the goods (2) to be cooled can be placed; and - a cooling device (31) for generating cooled gas and for cooling the storage space (4), characterized in that the support structure (6) can be extended from a transport state, in which it has a first length (L3) measured parallel to the floor, to a service state, in which it has a second length (L4) measured parallel to the floor (5), which is a multiple of the first length (L3).wherein in the state of use the storage space can be at least partially enclosed by means of the covering (3), wherein according to the principle of a bellows or an accordion or a telescope various elements of the supporting structure (6) can be removed from one another by relative movements, so that the length of the supporting structure (6) measured in an extension direction is variable. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the support structure (6) - viewed in its longitudinal direction in the state of use - has a plurality of support elements (7, 107) arranged one behind the other and a plurality of coupling elements (8) arranged between each of two preferably adjacent support elements (7, 107), each of which is pivotally coupled at its ends (16, 17) to the associated support elements (7, 107). Device according to claim 2, characterized in that the support elements (7, 107) are supported on the ground (5) by means of support elements (10), in particular support strut (21). Device according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that the support elements (7, 107) are U- or C-shaped and can be supported on the ground (5) with their free ends (9) of the U or C and with a roof section (12) define a roof area (13) of the storage space (4) and / or support a roof section (12) of the enclosure. Device according to one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that the coupling elements (8) each form a coupling scissor (14) in pairs, wherein the two coupling elements (8) of a coupling scissor (14) are each pivotally connected to each other at their midpoints by means of a scissor axis (15) and are each pivotally connected at opposite ends (16, 17) to two support elements (7, 107), wherein at least one pivot point (18) of each coupling element (8) is linearly displaceable in the associated support elements (7, 107) substantially perpendicular to a plane defined by the ground (5). Device according to claim 5, characterized in that a fixing element (22) which is variable in length extends between two scissor axes (15) of adjacent coupling scissors (14) and can be fixed against change in length during a transition of the support structure (6) into the operating state, wherein the fixing element (22) preferably has at least two movably connected arms (23) which can be stiffened by means of a stiffening element (25), preferably by means of sliding sleeves (26) or locking elements. Device according to claim 6, characterized in that the arms (23) of the fixing element (22) are telescopic or the fixing element (22) is foldable in a folding axis (24), wherein the arms (23) are rotatably connected to each other in the folding axis (24). Device according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that the linearly displaceable pivot points (18) of the coupling elements (8) of the coupling scissors (14) are each guided in a groove (20) in a support strut (21) of the respective support element (7, 107) oriented perpendicular to the plane (19) defined by the ground. Device according to one of claims 2 to 8, characterized in that at least some of the support elements (7, 107), preferably all support elements (7, 107), can be supported on the floor (5) at their lower ends (9) by means of wheels or rollers which are rollable at least in one extension direction. Device according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the covering (3) has a plurality of longitudinal segments (34) whose lengths (L0) measured in a longitudinal direction of the supporting structure (6) in the state of use correspond in sum to a total length (L1) of the covering (3) measured in the same way and / or has two end parts (28) with which an end-face opening cross-section (2) of the storage space (4) can each be closed, wherein preferably the longitudinal segments (34) can be connected to each other in a substantially airtight manner by means of connecting means which run in a direction transverse to the longitudinal direction of the supporting structure. Device according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the covering (3) is at least partially connectable to the supporting structure (6) and detachable from it or firmly connected to the supporting structure (6). Device according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the cooling device (31) is separated from the support structure (6) and preferably at least one air duct of the cooling device (31) can be connected to the storage space (4) through an opening (41, 42) in the covering (3), preferably in one of its end parts (28). Device according to claim 11, characterized in that cold gas can be introduced into the storage space (4) in an upper area (42) of the covering (3), preferably in an upper area (42) in one of its end faces (28), and the heated gas can be discharged from the storage space (4) in a lower area (40) of the covering (3), preferably in a lower area (40) in one of its end faces (28). Method for constructing a device (1) for the temporary cooling of goods, comprising the following steps: a) constructing a support structure (6) for supporting a heat-insulating enclosure (3), wherein the weight forces of the enclosure (3) and itself can be transferred into a floor (5) by means of the support structure (6); b) positioning the enclosure (3) on the support structure (6) such that a storage space (4) is at least partially enclosed by the enclosure (3); c) arranging a racking system (37) in the storage space (4) or constructing the support structure (6) according to step a) and attaching the enclosure (3) around the racking system (37) according to step b); d) connecting a cooling device (31) to the storage space (4) and commissioning the cooling device (31) for generating and introducing chilled gas into the storage space (4) for cooling it, characterized by the following step: e) removing the support structure (6) from a transport state in which they have a first,The storage space (4) has a length (L3) measured parallel to the ground (5) and is in a service state in which it has a second length (L4) measured parallel to the ground (5) which is a multiple of the first length (L3), wherein the storage space (4) is at least partially enclosed by means of the covering (3) in the service state of the supporting structure (6). The method according to claim 14 is characterized in that the positioning of the covering (3) and the transfer of the supporting structure (6) from the transport state to the operating state are carried out separately or simultaneously.

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