A door cap for refrigeration appliances.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- TR · TR
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- VESTEL BEYAZ ESYA SANAYI & TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-17
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-22
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Abstract
Description
6094 / TR 1 TARIFF A door cover for refrigeration appliances. Relevant Technical Field 5 The present invention relates to door caps used in cooling appliances such as refrigerators. Previous Technique Refrigeration appliances such as refrigerators must have at least one housing, and within that housing are... at least one interior compartment in which the products to be cooled are placed, providing access to the interior compartment at least one door and at least one cooling system for cooling the aforementioned interior compartment It includes. Especially in household cooling devices, the aforementioned cooling system has at least one compressor, at least one condenser, at least one evaporator, at least one capillary tube and at least 15 It contains a refrigerant. Here, the pressure of the refrigerant is exerted by the compressor and Thanks to the replacement of heat by capillary tubes, the evaporator cools while the condenser cools. It is heating up. In other words, the heat energy in the environment where the evaporator is located... The cooling process is accomplished by transporting the cooling material to the environment where the condenser is located. For cooling devices to operate efficiently, the door and body sections must be heated. It must have insulation properties. For this reason, refrigerator doors are usually made of a material. an inner panel, an outer panel, and a foam-like filling between the inner and outer panels. It includes insulation material. Here, both the upper and / or lower sections of the door. The cap sections, which both reinforce the door and connect it to the body, are 25. They are available. The aforementioned door shutters are generally made of plastic materials. However, in order to give the doors an aesthetic appearance, the aforementioned doors... Decorative pieces can be added to their caps. In known technical applications, the decorative pieces mentioned are fixed on the cap with a 30 It is positioned in a protruding shape. However, the decorative parts are in a protruding form. This is especially true during different stages of production or while transporting the cooling device. This can lead to operators damaging the decorative piece by coming into contact with it. Here 6094 / TR 2 Furthermore, since the decorative piece is constantly visible, users can see the decorative piece. They also do not have the option of choosing whether or not to use it. Brief Description of the Invention The present invention provides a door cap suitable for use on a refrigerator door. It is explained. The mentioned door frame has at least one recessed part, as mentioned. a linear structure located on at least one side of the part housing and extending horizontally At least one primary channel in the structure is located in at least one side section of the aforementioned part housing. taking at least one first section extending horizontally and 10 close to the first channel at least one second channel in its section, with at least one second section extending vertically. at least one cap body found; at least one of its side sections is positioned inside the first channel at least one first pin suitable for movement within the first channel, at least one side in the section suitable for placement and movement within the second channel. The mentioned part, 15, has at least one second pin and at least one front wall on a leading edge. at least one decorative piece suitable for placement inside its socket; the piece in question located within its socket and to the aforementioned decorative piece, first pin, first channel It will move inside and the second pin will move inside the horizontal section of the second channel. at least one flexible element that applies force in such a way as to; of the aforementioned decorative piece a locked position that prevents the part from moving relative to its slot and the decorative piece 20 at least one that has an open position allowing it to move relative to its housing. It includes a locking mechanism. The decorative piece in the door flap, developed with the current invention, is concealed within the piece's housing. Another location where the position and the front wall are visible by bringing the part outside the housing is 25 It can be moved between them. Thus, for example, in a situation where a door flap is used. The aforementioned decorative parts are manufactured and transported during the production and transportation of the cooling device. By concealing it within its housing, the decorative piece is protected from damage. Additionally... Users of the cooling device can make the front wall visible whenever they wish, and They can conceal the decorative piece within its holder, making the cooling device 30 can choose its visual appearance. 6094 / TR 3 Purpose of the Invention The aim of the present invention is to develop a door cap for refrigeration appliances. Another objective of the present invention is to develop a door cap that includes a decorative piece. 5 Another purpose of the present invention is a door flap in which the decorative piece inside can be concealed. It is about developing. Another aim of the present invention is to create a door cap that is practical and reliable to use. It is about developing. Explanation of the Figures Application examples of the door cap developed with the present invention are shown in the attached figures. 15 from these shapes; Figure 1 shows a cooling device featuring a door that utilizes the developed door cap. It is a perspective view. Figure 2 is a perspective view of a door using the developed door cap. 20 Figure 3 shows a perspective view of the developed door cap. Figure 4 shows an exploded view of the developed door cap. Figure 5 shows a top view of the decorative part of the developed door flap. Figure 6 shows a bottom view of the cap body of the developed door cap. Figure 7 shows a side view of the cap body of the developed door cap. 25 Figures 8-11 show the movement of the decorative piece in the developed door flap. These are side section views. The parts in the figures are individually numbered, and their corresponding numbers are given below. 30 is given: Cooling device (S) Cooler housing (G) 6094 / TR 4 Door (K) Door frame (K1) Door cap (T) Cap body (1) Part housing (1a) 5 First channel (1b) Second channel (1c) Lock slot (1d) Barrier (1e) Decorative piece (2) 10 First pin (2a) Second pin (2b) Locking tongue (2c) Connection protrusion (2d) Front wall (2e) 15 Locking element (3) Flexible element (4) Description of the Invention Refrigeration appliances such as refrigerators have at least one interior space where the products to be cooled are placed. It includes the compartment and at least one door providing access to that compartment. The door includes a flap structure, called a door cap, at its top and / or bottom. The aforementioned door cap serves both to connect the door to its hinges and to secure the door itself. During production, the door has a closed volume filled with insulation material. 25 It enables the creation of door caps, which are decorative and feature various visual elements. It may include decorative elements. However, these decorative elements are fixed on the door frame. Its protruding structure can cause damage to the cooling device during manufacturing and / or transportation. This can lead to them seeing things differently, and users' different aesthetic needs are not sufficiently met. This may not be possible. Therefore, with the present invention, the decorative piece it contains can be concealed and 30 A door cap has been developed that can be made visible. The gate cap (T), developed with the present invention and whose example appearances are given in figures 1-8, is a Suitable for use on the door (K) of the cooling appliance (S), with at least one piece in the form of a recess. 6094 / TR The slot (1a) is located in at least one side section of the mentioned part slot (1a) and is horizontal. at least one linear structure extending in the direction (positioned on the horizontal axis) channel (1b) is located in at least one side section of the mentioned part housing (1a) and is horizontal at least one first section extending in that direction and the section near the first channel (1b) at least one 5 that has at least a second section extending vertically (in the shape of an “L”) at least one cap body (1) with a second channel (1c); at least one side section with a first at least suitable to fit into channel (1b) and move within the first channel (1b) a first pin (2a) is placed inside the second channel (1c) in at least one side section of the second channel (1c) at least one second pin suitable for movement inside (2b) and on a leading edge Part 10 which has at least one front wall (2e) (the edge where the second pin (2b) is near). at least one decorative piece (2) suitable for placement inside its socket (1a); mentioned the first pin located in the part housing (1a) and to the aforementioned decorative part (2), (2a) the first pin will move inside channel (1b) and the second pin (2b) will move horizontally in channel (1c) (4) at least one flexible element that applies force to move within the section. (for example, like a spring); movement of the mentioned decorative part (2) relative to the part housing (1a) 15 a locked position which prevents it from doing so and the decorative piece (2) according to the piece slot (1a) at least one locking mechanism with an open position that allows it to move It includes. In an example application of the invention, the door handle (T) mentioned is a 20 that can be a refrigerator. It is used on a door (K) of the cooling device (S). The mentioned door cap (T) is the door of (K) can be located in an upper section and / or a lower section. Here When the aforementioned decorative piece (2) is positioned entirely within the piece housing (1a), The front wall (2e) mentioned is not visible from the outside. The decorative piece (2) moves. When at least one part of it is removed from the part housing (1a) by being forced, the aforementioned front 25 The wall (2e) is visible from the outside. Here, the movement of the decorative piece (2), the first pin (2a) and the second pin (2b), the first channel (1b) and the second channel (1c) mentioned This is achieved by its movement inside. The decorative piece (2) is completely in the piece housing. When located in (1a), the first pin mentioned (2a) is at the very back of the first channel (1b). While the position of the second pin (2b) is in the section (at the end furthest from the second channel (1c)), the second pin is the second 30 It is at the end of the vertical section (1c) of the canal that is furthest from the horizontal section (shown in figure 8). (position). In this position, when the locking mechanism is held locked, the aforementioned decorative piece (2) its movement is prevented, especially the front wall (2e) is not visible from the outside. Front When it is desired to make the wall (2e) visible, first of all the locking mechanism is open 6094 / TR 6 It is brought to the position. After the locking mechanism is brought to the open position, the aforementioned by moving the second pin (2b) within the vertical section of the second channel (1c) As shown in Figure 9, the front section of the decorative piece (2) is outside the piece slot (1a). It is moved in such a way that it will come out. After this position, the aforementioned flexible element (4) thanks to the application of pushing force to the decorative part (2), the first pin (2a) first channel 5 (1b) inside and the second pin (2b) moves inside the horizontal section of the second channel (1c). This movement results in the aforementioned front wall (2e), as shown in Figure 11. outside the cap body (1) and near a front section of the cap body (1) This is done so that the aforementioned front wall (2e) is visible from the outside. This is achieved by performing these actions in the opposite way. 10 The aforementioned decorative piece (2) can be fully inserted into the piece housing (1a). Thus, for example, the decorative part (2) during the production and transportation of the cooling device (S), By concealing the part inside the part housing (1a), the decorative part (2) is not damaged. is blocked. Here, users can also see the aforementioned decorative piece (2). or by placing them in hidden locations, they can arrange the household appliances according to their desired visual appearance. It can use it. In a preferred application of the invention, the locking mechanism mentioned is located in the cap body (1) at least one locking element (3) located in the decorative part (2), At least one locking tongue (2c) suitable for connection to the mentioned locking element (3) 20 It includes. In this application, the locking element (3) is integrated with the mentioned cap body (1). It can be in a structure, or in an external structure that can be attached to the cap body (1). It is possible. The locking element (3) is of a type that can be attached to the cap body (1). In the application, the mentioned cap body (1) is suitable for the placement of the locking element (3). It includes at least one lock slot (1d). In a preferred application, the aforementioned locking 25 element (3) is a push-pull lock. In this application, the structure of the aforementioned push-pull lock is shown. As required, the second pin moves between the open and locked positions during the locking system's operation. (2b) moves within the vertical section of the second channel (1c). Thus, it locks. If the mechanism is switched to the open position, the decorative piece (2) directly forms the shape. It arrives at the location shown in step 9. 30 Another preferred application of the invention is the decorative part mentioned (2), flexible It includes at least one connecting protrusion (2d) to which the element (4) is connected. In this application The aforementioned connection protrusion (2d) is preferably in the form of an “L”. Here, the aforementioned flexible 6094 / TR 7 If element (4) is a helical spring, one end of the connecting projection (2d) is flexible element (4) enters. Thus, the flexible element (4) connects to the protruding connection (2d) During the movement of the decorative part (2) by applying force, the flexible element (4) Separation from the connection protrusion (2d) is prevented. Another preferred application of the invention is the cap body (1), part a rear section of its socket (1a) (the section in which at least part of the first canal (1b) is located) It includes at least one barrier (1e) that closes the cap body (1). The aforementioned barrier (1e) is the cap body (1) It forms an integrated structure with the outer part of the cap body (1). the integrity is increased, and the decorative piece (2) is 10 inside the part slot (1a). During the movement, guidance of this movement is provided. Another preferred application of the invention is the front wall (2e) mentioned, with at least one visual It includes a pattern. The aforementioned visual pattern can be created with paint or in relief. It can include various visual patterns. Thus, different types of visual designs can be presented to users. 15 In this application, users can create decorative pieces with front walls (2e) that have different patterns. (2) By taking it, different visuals can also be created in the cooling device (S). The present invention also includes a cooling device (S) containing the aforementioned door cap (T). It has been developed. The cooling device (S), which can be a refrigerator (e.g., a household refrigerator), has at least 20 a cooler housing (G), at least one internal compartment located within the cooler housing (G), the door cap (T) mentioned above which provides access to the mentioned interior compartment at least one door (K) where it is located and at least one that provides cooling of the interior compartment. It includes a cooling system. The aforementioned cooling system includes at least one compressor, at least a condenser, at least one evaporator, at least one capillary tube and at least one chiller 25 It contains the fluid. In an example application, the mentioned cooling device (S) is stacked on top of each other. It includes two doors (K) located at the top. Here, the door (K) located at the top is the door. The aforementioned door cap (T) is attached to the lower part of the body (K1). Thus The front wall (2e) of the decorative piece (2) becomes visible between the two doors (K). It can be brought. 30 With the current invention, the decorative piece (2) in the door flap (T) is placed inside the piece housing (1a). a hidden location and the front wall (2e) is brought outside the part housing (1a) and made visible It can be moved between other positions. Thus, for example, the door flap (T) 6094 / TR 8 The decorative mentioned during the production and transportation of a cooling device (S) in which it is used part (2) is hidden inside part slot (1a) so that the decorative part (2) is not damaged. It is blocked. In addition, users of the cooling device (S) can, if they wish, open the front wall (2e). by making visible and placing the decorative piece (2) in the piece slot (1a) as desired. By concealing it, you can select the visual appearance of the cooling device (S). 5
Claims
6094 / TR 9 REQUESTS 1. A door cap (T) suitable for use on the door (K) of a refrigeration appliance (S). feature; - at least one recessed part slot (1a), the aforementioned part slot (1a) must be at least 5 a linear structure located in a small lateral section and extending horizontally at least one first channel (1b), at least one side of the mentioned part slot (1a) located in the section and extending horizontally, at least one first section and first At least one second canal extending vertically in the section near the canal (1b). at least one cap body (1) with at least one second channel (1c) with section 10 - located in at least one side channel (1b) and channel (1b) at least one first pin (2a) suitable for movement inside, at least one side in section, it is placed inside the second channel (1c) and moves inside the second channel (1c). at least one second pin suitable for making (2b) and at least one front on a leading edge 15 suitable for fitting into the mentioned part housing (1a) with wall (2e). at least one decorative piece (2); - located within the aforementioned part housing (1a) and the aforementioned decorative part (2), the first pin (2a) will move inside the first channel (1b) and The second pin (2b) will move within the horizontal section of the second channel (1c). at least one flexible element applying force as shown (4); 20 - the mentioned decorative piece (2) moves relative to the piece slot (1a) a locked position that prevents and the decorative piece (2) according to the part slot (1a) at least one locking mechanism with an open position that allows it to move. mechanism It includes. 25 2. A door cap (T) conforming to claim 1, and its characteristic is that the mentioned flexible element (4) spring It is the fact that.
3. A door cap (T) conforming to request 1 or 2, with the characteristic of; the lock mentioned is 30 its mechanism has at least one locking element (3) located in the cap body (1) and to connect to the mentioned locking element (3) located in the decorative part (2). It must include at least one suitable locking tongue (2c). 6094 / TR 4. A door cap (T) conforming to claim 3, and its feature is that the locking element (3) is the cap mentioned. It is an integrated structure with the body (1).
5. A door cap (T) conforming to claim 3, with the characteristic of; the cap body (1), the locking element (3) It must contain at least one lock slot (1d) suitable for its placement. 5 6. A door cap (T) conforming to any of items 3 to 5, with the characteristic of; mentioned The locking element (3) is a push-pull lock.
7. A door cap (T) that meets any of the above requirements and whose feature is; decorative 10 part (2) has at least one connecting protrusion (2d) to which the flexible element (4) is connected. It includes.
8. A door cap (T) conforming to claim 7, and its characteristic is that the aforementioned connection projection (2d) is a It is in the shape of an "L". 15 9. A door cap (T) that meets any of the above requirements and whose characteristic is; cap at least one barrier (1e) covering a rear section of the body (1) part housing (1a) It includes.
10. A door cap (T) that conforms to any of the above requirements and has the following characteristic: the front wall (2e) must contain at least one visual pattern.
11. A cooler containing a door cap (T) that conforms to any of the above requirements. device (S). 25 12. A cooling device (S) conforming to claim 11, and having the characteristic of having at least one cooling housing. (G) refers to at least one internal compartment located within the cooler housing (G), the aforementioned internal The door cap (T) that provides access to the compartment and is mentioned in the section above is located there. at least one door (K) and at least one cooling system that provides cooling of the interior compartment 30 It includes the system. 6094 / TR 11 13. A cooling device (S) conforming to claim 12, whose characteristic is that the mentioned cooling system, at least one compressor, at least one condenser, at least one evaporator, at least one capillary It must contain a tube and at least one refrigerant.
14. A cooling device (S) conforming to any of claims 11 to 13, having the characteristic of being a 5 It is a refrigerator.