A freezer containing a lighting element.

TR202415858A3Pending Publication Date: 2026-06-22ARCELIK AS
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ARCELIK AS
Filing Date
2024-11-14
Publication Date
2026-06-22

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Abstract

This invention consists of a shell (2), a container on the shell (2) into which the food to be frozen is placed a compartment (B) which has at least one base, in which it is placed, access into compartment (B) an access opening (EA) is provided, hinged onto the fuselage (2), access Access into compartment (B) with a closed position that completely closes opening (EA). suitable for movement between an open position and a closed position. a deep freezer (1) containing a door (3) with an inner surface (4) facing into compartment (B) It is related to.
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1 TARIFF A freezer containing a lighting element. This invention relates to a freezer with a lighting element on the door. Horizontal deep freezers, also known as chest freezers, consist of a body on which the contents are placed. a compartment for placing food to be frozen and hinged onto the body It includes a door that is attached. Lighting inside the compartment is usually provided through the door. A lighting element is placed on its face. However, the lighting elements are located at the door. Because it is on top, when the door is opened, the lighting element illuminates the inside of the compartment sufficiently. 10 It fails to provide adequate lighting and prevents the user from seeing inside the compartment. This Some work has been done on the previous technique to prevent the problem, but the desired result has not been achieved. No success has been achieved at this level. For example, the lighting element is placed where it should be when the door opens. attached to a pin in such a way that it will rotate downwards under the influence of gravity It has been provided, but over time wear and tear, creaking noises, and light flickering due to movement may occur. This causes many negative consequences, such as wobbling. European patent number EP3086067A1, which is included in the prior art. in the application, the intensity of the lighting element according to the degree to which the door is opened A description of a deep freezer that is organized is given. 20 U.S. patent number US4754376A, which is included in the known state of the art. In the application, it was stated that the device was attached to the door and remained suspended by gravity when the door was opened. a lighting element that rotates on its axis to illuminate the interior of the compartment The deep freezer is being described. 25 The purpose of this invention is to position the lighting element towards the partition base when the door is opened. It is the creation of a deep freezer that allows it to be rotated in this way. The first request made to achieve the purpose of this invention and the 30 related requests The deep freezer described in the requirements consists of a body, a housing located on the body, and inside it 2 a compartment, with at least one base, in which food to be frozen is placed; a partition an access opening that provides access to the inside, an access point attached to the body with a hinge. with a closed position where the opening is completely closed, access to the inside of the compartment is provided Suitable for movement between open and closed positions, and into the compartment when closed. A door with an inner surface facing upwards, with at least one motor driving the inner surface. at least one lighting element positioned in a rotatable manner, depending on the door's location at least one location sensor that measures the information and according to the information received from the location sensor The first motor drives the lighting element to rotate towards the partition base. It includes a control unit. This allows information from the position sensor to be received when the door opens. With this information, the lighting element is automatically directed towards the base of the compartment, so that 10 While saving energy, the area the user wants to access is clearly visible. It is provided with lighting. In one application of the invention, a housing is placed on the inner surface, and a primer is placed on the housing. There is a pin that is attached in such a way that it can be rotated by means of a motor, and a 15 is placed on the pin. The carrier is attached and multiple lighting elements are mounted on the carrier. It is attached to a circuit board in which it is located. Housing and rotatable pin system. Thanks to this, the circuit board containing the lighting elements can be flexibly arranged in different ways. They can be integrated into the layouts. This is in accordance with the internal structure of the freezer. simplifies installation, and provides standardized, efficient lighting for a variety of products. It ensures that solutions are provided. One application of the invention includes a lid that covers the enclosure. This In this way, the cover that encloses the housing protects the lighting elements from external factors. By protecting it, it increases the system's durability and ensures a long lifespan. Also, 25 The lid provides an aesthetically pleasing appearance while preventing the accumulation of dust and dirt. It reduces maintenance requirements. In one application of the invention, the housing is placed inside a slot located on the inner surface. They are placed in this way. This allows the lighting elements to fit into the slots inside the housing. It is securely positioned to ensure a proper placement. Nest design, 3 by ensuring the lighting elements remain stable and function properly, preventing possible It prevents movement or damage. Furthermore, this arrangement streamlines assembly and maintenance processes. By making it easier to use, it extends its lifespan. In one application of the invention, the carrier has 5 circuit board carriers. When placed, it applies pressure to at least two opposite edges of the circuit board. The card has at least two gripping elements that allow it to be grasped. This ensures that... When the circuit board is placed on the carrier, it is secured by the clamping elements. It is gripped and secured in such a way that the circuit board does not move or get damaged. It is blocked. 10 In one application of the invention, a device measures the ambient light level on the body or door. a light sensor is included, and the control unit acts according to the data received from the light sensor. It is configured to regulate the brightness of the lighting element. In this way, The brightness of the lighting element is adjusted by continuously monitoring the ambient light level. It adjusts automatically, thus saving energy and providing lighting in all conditions. It is kept at the ideal level. While providing the user with the most suitable lighting environment, unnecessary energy is avoided. Consumption is prevented and the system's efficiency is increased. In one application of the invention, access is possible through a partition on the body or door. It includes at least one distance sensor configured to detect the desired range, A second motor is connected to the lighting element and the control unit is connected at a distance. Based on the data received from the sensor, the lighting element is positioned towards the desired area. It drives the second motor in such a way as to rotate it. This allows the user to simply... The area that needs to be reached is illuminated, and unnecessary energy consumption is reduced by 25%. This prevents the lighting element from being used only when necessary and correctly. Thanks to its directed operation, the freezer's energy efficiency By increasing [energy], long-term energy savings are achieved. In one application of the invention, multiple lighting elements are placed on the circuit board. 30 the unit receives and controls the light from the lighting elements facing the desired area. 4 by increasing its intensity and reducing the light intensity of other lighting elements It regulates the operation of the lighting element. This ensures that only those who are accessible... By providing intense light to the desired area, the user's vision is improved, and at the same time... Unnecessary energy consumption is reduced over time. The needs of lighting elements... Its focused work increases overall energy efficiency, resulting in longer-lasting and more sustainable vehicles. 5 It offers a lighting solution. In one application of the invention, the lighting element is an LED. This allows the low power consumption of the LED to be utilized effectively. Thanks to its energy consumption and long lifespan, energy efficiency is increased, and maintenance is improved. Replacement costs are reduced. Furthermore, LED lighting offers high light efficiency. By presenting it, it provides the user with a clearer view. In one application of the invention, the position sensor is a gyro sensor. This allows the gyro sensor to... Thanks to its precise position detection capability, the desired areas can be reached accurately and quickly. determined in this way, providing the user with a more accurate and reliable experience. 15 is offered. The gyro sensor also provides stable and continuous position tracking for the system. It improves overall performance. In one application of the invention, the primary motor is a stepper motor. This allows the stepper motor to function effectively. With its ability to provide precise motion control, the lighting element can be positioned as desired within 20 seconds. It can be directed with high accuracy, thus providing efficient lighting for the user. This is ensured. The robust construction and long lifespan of the stepper motor also contribute to the reliability of the system. By increasing it, it reduces maintenance requirements. In one application of the invention, the distance sensor uses ultrasonic, infrared, laser or inductive 25 It includes at least one proximity sensor. This ensures detection accuracy. The number of sensors is increasing, and reliable distance measurements are being provided under various environmental conditions. The ability to select at least one of the following sensors: ultrasonic, infrared, laser, or inductive. the system can be flexibly adapted to needs and areas of use It provides an opportunity. 30 In one application of the invention, the lighting element is mounted on the inner surface, horizontally or horizontally on the surface. an imaginary object located symmetrically along the vertical axis, dividing the surface into two equal parts. It is positioned close to the line. This allows the inner surface of the lighting element to be visible. By placing it in the center, the light distribution is homogenized and the entire area is evenly distributed. It is illuminated in this way. Thus, the user can easily see every area and 5 Lighting efficiency is maximized. This invention also allows for the interior of a compartment in a deep freezer of the type described above. It relates to a method that enables illumination, and that method is: - The door opens, 10 - The degree to which the door is opened is measured by the position sensor and transmitted to the control unit. transmission, - The control unit always adjusts the lighting element according to the degree the door is opened. This involves the steps of driving the first motor so that it faces the bottom of the compartment. In this way, when the door is opened, the lighting element automatically moves to the base of the partition. by directing it to illuminate the area the user needs from the most accurate angle. This dynamic adjustment is thus provided according to the degree to which the door is opened. It provides the user with a better view and increases energy efficiency. Thanks to this invention, the interior lighting of the freezer can be efficiently managed, reaching 20 Energy consumption is reduced, providing the user with the correct amount of lighting for the area they need. This has provided the opportunity and prevented unnecessary energy consumption. The deep freezer attachments were created to achieve the purpose of this invention. shown, and of these figures; 25 Figure 1 – Perspective view of a deep freezer representing an application of the invention. Figure 2 – Two different freezer doors representing an application of the invention. It is the appearance in that position. Figure 3 – Housing, carrier, lighting element and 30 of an application of the invention. It is the exploded view of the circuit board. 6 Figure 3 – Lighting element and side view of the second motor, representing an application of the invention. It is the appearance. The parts in the figures are individually numbered, and the corresponding numbers are listed below. It has been given. 5 1. Deep freezer 2. Body 3rd Door 4. Inner surface 10 5. Nest 6. Storage 7. Pin 8. Carrier 9. Coping element 15 10. Cover 11. First Engine 12. Lighting element 13. Circuit board 14. Position sensor 20 15. Light sensor 16. Distance sensor 17. Control unit 18. Second engine 19. First gear 25 20. Second gear EA: Openness to access B: Division The deep freezer (1) consists of a body (2), and on the body (2) there are 30 items to be frozen inside. a compartment (B) in which food is placed, having at least one base, into compartment (B) 7 An access opening (EA) that provides access, hinged onto the body (2), access into compartment (B) with a closed position that completely closes the access opening (EA). suitable for movement between an open position and a closed position. Compartment (B) contains a door (3) with an inner surface (4) facing into the freezer. (1) It has a structure where the door (3) opens upwards, also known as a box type. 5 When the user wants to access compartment (B), they open the door (3) upwards and It extends from the access opening (EA) into the compartment (B). The subject of the invention is a deep freezer (1), with at least one first motor (11) on the inner surface (4) at least one lighting element (12) placed in a way that can be rotated by means of, 10 at least one position sensor (14) measuring the position information of the door (3) and from the position sensor (14) According to the information received, the lighting element (12) towards the base of compartment (B) It includes a control unit (17) that drives the first motor (11) to rotate the door. (3) when opened the inner surface of the door (4) and the lighting element (12) located on the inner surface (4) The partition (B) is facing not into the interior, but towards the side perpendicular to the inner surface (4) plane. However, 15 first motor (11) lighting element (12) door (3) hinge on which it is turned by enabling it to be rotated around another axis that runs parallel to its axis It ensures that the lighting element (12) is rotated towards the base of compartment (B). The position sensor (14) measures the position of the door (3) relative to the body (2) and the angle it makes. transmit to the control unit (17) and the control unit (17) transmits the lighting element (12) to compartment 20 (B) drives the first motor (11) to rotate it towards the base. Thus When the user opens the door (3), the lighting element changes according to the amount the door (3) is opened. (12) Simultaneously rotating the base of the compartment (B) the net inside of the compartment (B) It is illuminated in some way. In one application of the invention, the deep freezer (1) has a (4) located on its inner surface. The housing (6) can be rotated onto the housing (6) by means of the first motor (11). a pin (7) attached in the figure, a carrier (8) attached on the pin (7) and the carrier (8) a mounted on top of which there are multiple lighting elements (12) It contains a circuit board (13). Housing (6), lighting element (12), pin (7), carrier 30 (8) is monolithic as it houses the first motor (11) and the circuit board (13). 8 Taken from door (3) and applied to other deep freezers as well In this application of the invention, the position sensor (14) is also on the circuit board (13) It is located on it. The circuit board (13) is attached to the carrier (8) and the carrier (8) pin (7) is attached to the carrier (8) by means of the first motor (11) and therefore The circuit board (13) is rotated. 5 In one application of the invention, a lid covering the freezer (1), container (6) (10) contains. The cover (10) protects the housing (6) and the elements inside. It is installed to ensure its safety. The cover (10) protects the housing (6) from the outside. It protects against elements, dust, or environmental factors. Additionally, the installed system has 10 by maintaining its functionality, especially the proper functioning of the lighting elements (12) It closes the inside of the enclosure (6) in such a way as not to obstruct it. In one application of the invention, the deep freezer (1) has a slot located on its inner surface (4). (5) contains the housing (6) placed inside. Housing (5) holds the housing (6) 15 It is specially designed to be placed and the housing (6) is fixed in place. It keeps the lighting elements (12) or other components in place. It protects securely. The design of the housing (5) ensures that the enclosure (6) is in the correct position. It ensures it stays put. In one application of the invention, the deep freezer (1) is located on the carrier (6), circuit When the card (13) is placed on the carrier (6), the circuit board (13) must have at least two opposite sides at least two that grip the circuit board (13) by applying pressure to its edges It includes a gripping element (9). The gripping elements (9) are preferably placed on the carrier (6) It extends perpendicular to the carrier (6) plane from its edges. Grip 25 The components (9) firmly attach the circuit board (13) to the carrier (6), so that The circuit board (13) remains securely in place and operates safely. Clutch The elements (9) prevent the circuit board (13) from shifting and ensure it is in the correct position. It ensures it stays in place. 9 In one application of the invention, the deep freezer (1) is located on the body (2) or door (3). the area, a light sensor (15) that measures the ambient light level and from the light sensor (15) According to the data received, to regulate the brightness of the lighting element (12) It includes a configured control unit (17). The light sensor (15) detects ambient light. It measures the level. The control unit (17) receives this data and adds it to the information from the sensor (15). According to the ambient light, it performs an operation to adjust the brightness of the lighting element (12). That is, the ambient light Depending on the light, adjust the brightness level of the lighting element (12) as needed. It increases or decreases it. This prevents unnecessary excessive lighting use and The energy efficiency of the deep freezer (1) is increased. In one application of the invention, the deep freezer (1) is located on the body (2) or door (3). The area is configured to detect the part to be accessed within the partition (B) at a minimum. a distance sensor (16), a second motor connected to the lighting element (12) (18) and access the lighting element (12) according to the data received from the distance sensor (16). Control unit (17) driving the second motor (18) to turn it towards the desired part 15 It includes. The distance sensor (16) detects the part to be accessed inside compartment (B). The control unit (17) that receives this data drives the second motor (18). To the second motor (18) The first gear (19) connected to the lighting element (12) the second gear connected to By turning the gear (20), it enables the lighting element (12) to rotate. In this way The lighting element (12) is rotated towards the part to be accessed. Thus, 20 The lighting element (12) is adjusted to be in the correct position and the user is given the most Efficient light is provided. In this way, the lighting element (12) can be adjusted according to the needs. This ensures proper orientation and increases the energy efficiency of the freezer (1). In one application of the invention, the deep freezer (1) has 25 located on the circuit board (13). multiple lighting elements (12) and lighting facing the part to be accessed increasing the light intensity of the elements (12) and the light from other lighting elements (12) control that regulates the operation of the lighting element (12) in such a way as to reduce its intensity. It includes unit (17). Control unit (17) looks at the part to be accessed. while increasing the light intensity of lighting elements (12), other lighting elements 30 It regulates light levels in a way that reduces light intensity. Thus, only what is needed is visible. The area is illuminated, and energy is saved by reducing the light level in other areas. This system is optimized for efficient use of lighting. In one application of the invention, the lighting element (12) is an LED. LEDs are energy It provides highly efficient lighting and has a long lifespan with low power consumption. This 5 In this way, the energy consumption level of the deep freezer (1) is reduced and energy Efficiency is being increased. In one application of the invention, the position sensor (14) is a gyro sensor. The gyro sensor (14), The gyro sensor detects the opening angle and movement of the freezer door (3) (1). To determine the position of the door (3), it measures the rotational movement and uses this data, It is used to correctly position the lighting elements (12). Thus, the lighting elements (12) are always directed to the area the user wants to access. It is directed, providing the right amount of light, and increasing energy efficiency. In one application of the invention, the first motor (11) is a stepper motor. The stepper motor (11) is a high-performance motor. It is a motor capable of rotating with precision, and here, the lighting... It is used to rotate the element (12) by a certain angle. The stepper motor rotates at each step It rotates to a specific angle, allowing the lighting element (12) to be rotated precisely. It allows it to be brought to the desired position. 20 In one application of the invention, the distance sensor (16) uses ultrasonic, infrared, laser or It includes at least one inductive proximity sensor. These sensors measure distance. By measuring, it determines which area needs to be accessed. As a result, this information is controlled. The unit (17) processes and positions the lighting element (12) correctly. It moves the motor (11) in such a way as to direct it. In one application of the invention, the lighting element (12) is located in the center of the inner surface (4). It is located here. The center is positioned on the inner surface (4), horizontally or vertically on the surface. The imaginary line that lies symmetrically on the axis and divides the surface into two equal parts is called 30. It indicates a location that is close by. This allows the light to be distributed more efficiently and evenly. 11 Ensures that the light is distributed within compartment (B). The lighting element (12) is in the correct position. When this happens, the desired area is properly illuminated, thus saving energy. Efficiency is increased and light is directed to the targeted area. This invention also includes compartment (B) 5 of a deep freezer (1) of the type described above. It relates to a method that provides interior lighting; - Opening the door (3), - Measurement and control of the opening degree of the door (3) with the position sensor (14) forwarding to the unit (17), - The control unit (17) adjusts the lighting element according to the opening degree of the door (3). (12) always look at the base of the partition (B) the steps of driving the first motor (11) It includes. In this way, the degree of opening of the door (3) can be measured and the lighting element can be measured. (12) It is automatically rotated so that the partition (B) faces the base. Thanks to this invention, the interior lighting of the freezer (1) can be efficiently adjusted to 15 By managing energy consumption, the user is provided with the space they need in the right way. Lighting has been provided and unnecessary energy waste has been prevented.

Claims

12 REQUESTS 1. A body (2), located on the body (2), into which the food to be frozen is placed a compartment (B) which has at least one base, in which it is placed, access into compartment (B) 5 an access opening (EA) is provided, hinged onto the fuselage (2), into compartment (B) with a closed position that completely closes the access opening (EA). suitable for movement between an open position and a closed position where access is provided. containing a door (3) with an inner surface (4) facing into compartment (B) when in position, 10 on the inner surface (4) that can be rotated by means of at least one first motor (11). At least one lighting element (12) installed, the location information of the door (3) at least one position sensor (14) measuring and information received from the position sensor (14) so that the lighting element (12) is rotated towards the base of compartment (B) a control unit (17) that drives the first motor (11) is characterized by a deep freezer (1). 15 2. A housing (6) located on the inner surface (4), the first on the housing (6) a pin (7) which is attached in such a way that it can be rotated by means of the motor (11), pin (7) a carrier (8) attached to it and a carrier (8) attached to it, a circuit board (13) with multiple lighting elements (12) and 20 A deep freezer as described in Claim 1 (1).

3. The enclosure (6) is characterized by a lid (10) covering it, as in Claim 2. such as a deep freezer (1).

4. The housing (6) is placed inside a slot (5) on the inner surface (4). A deep freezer as described in Claim 2 or Claim 3 (1).

5. The circuit board (13) located on the carrier (6) is placed on the carrier (6). When placed, the circuit board (13) must have pressure on at least two opposite edges. at least two grippers that enable gripping of the circuit board (13) by applying 13 as in any of Claim 2 to Claim 4 characterized by element (9) a deep freezer (1).

6. A measuring device located on the body (2) or door (3) that measures the ambient light level. light sensor (15) and lighting according to the data received from the light sensor (15) 5 Control unit configured to regulate the brightness of element (12) (17) like any of the above claims characterized by deep freezer (1).

7. Accessible within compartment (B), located on the body (2) or door (3) 10 at least one distance sensor configured to detect the desired part (16), a second motor (18) connected to the lighting element (12) and distance According to the data received from the sensor (16), the lighting element (12) that is desired to be accessed with the control unit (17) which drives the second motor (18) to turn it towards the section a deep 15 as in any of the above characterized claims freezer (1).

8. Multiple lighting elements (12) located on the circuit board (13) and the light intensity of the lighting elements (12) facing the part to be accessed by increasing the light intensity and reducing the light intensity from other lighting elements (12) 20 with the control unit (17) that regulates the operation of the lighting element (12) A deep freezer (1) as characterized in any of the Claims 7.

9. The above requirements are characterized by the lighting element (12) which is an LED. a deep freezer like any (1). 25 10. The above position sensor, characterized by its gyro sensor (14). a deep freezer (1) like any of the requests.

11. Of the above requirements, 30 are characterized by the first motor (11), which is a stepper motor. a deep freezer like any other (1). 14 12. At least one of the following proximity sensors: ultrasonic, infrared, laser, or inductive. Claims 7 to Claims 11 characterized by containing a distance sensor (16) a deep freezer like any other (1).

13. The lighting element (12) is located in the center of the inner surface (4) and 5 a depth like in any of the above characterized claims freezer (1).

14. Any of the above requirements for the freezer compartment (B) (1) It is a method of providing interior lighting, and its feature is; 10 - Opening the door (3), - Measurement and control of the opening degree of the door (3) with the position sensor (14) forwarding to the unit (17), - The control unit (17) adjusts the lighting element according to the degree of opening of the door (3). (12) always looking at the base of compartment (B) driving the first engine (11) 15 It includes the steps.