A cooling device containing a vacuum compartment.

Abstract

This invention relates to a cooling device (1) comprising a body (2), a vacuumable compartment (3) on the body (2) suitable for storing food, and a cover (4) covering the compartment (3) in an insulated manner.

Description

1 TARIFF A cooling device containing a vacuum compartment. This invention relates to a refrigeration device containing a vacuumable compartment. In refrigeration devices, vacuum packaging is used to keep food fresh for longer. Special compartments have been designed to create an environment. In these compartments, a lowering the oxygen level by removing the air inside with the help of a vacuum pump This process ensures the oxidation of food and the protection caused by microorganisms. It helps protect against malfunctions. However, in current systems, the vacuum pump 10 and for the sterilization of the air transmission line through which the air inside the compartment is transported. An effective solution has not been found. The vacuum pump removes the air from the compartment. While it is discharged directly to the outside, air accumulates in the transmission line and inside the pump over time. Microorganisms such as bacteria, spores, and mold can accumulate. This accumulation is not only present on the device. Not only does it reduce hygienic performance, but when the pump is not used, this 15 This creates the risk of harmful organisms seeping back into the vacuum compartment. This situation, By compromising the sterility of the vacuum environment, it shortens the room time of the food and reduces its quality. This leads to loss. It is particularly critical for the safe storage of food. In such systems, the air transmission line and vacuum pump contain microorganisms. Not containing them is of great importance in terms of maintaining hygiene standards. However, 20 Since current techniques do not provide a solution in this direction, food safety is at risk. is being thrown away. The European patent EP2981776B1, which falls under the prior art, describes a vacuum... A refrigerator containing a UV lamp that sterilizes the inside of the compartment 25 It is explained. Japanese patent number JPS63196250A, which falls under the prior art. The application describes a refrigeration device with a vacuum compartment. 2 U.S. patent number US2425816A, which is included in the prior art. The application included a UV lamp that sterilizes the inside of the vacuum compartment. A device containing [something] is described. The purpose of this invention is to create a vacuum pump and 5 in vacuumable compartments where food is stored. By sterilizing the air transmission line, it prevents microorganisms from entering the compartment. It is the development of a cooling device. The first step taken to achieve the purpose of this invention, and the steps associated with that step... The cooling device described in the requirements consists of a housing, and on the housing, there are 10 A food storage-friendly, vacuum-sealable compartment, with an insulated cover over the compartment. a cover, an air vent on the cover, an air outlet into the air vent connected via a transmission line and vacuuming out the air inside the compartment. a vacuum pump that provides airflow, positioned over the air outlet opening, air outlet a disinfection unit that disinfects the air drawn in through the opening and 15 When the vacuum pump is started, the disinfection unit should be activated, vacuum When the pump is stopped, it will shut down the disinfection unit. It includes a control unit configured in this way. This enables the vacuum pump and By sterilizing the air transmission line, mold and mildew are prevented from reaching the food inside the compartment. etc. the leakage of microorganisms has been prevented. In addition, thanks to the control unit, 20 Unnecessary energy consumption of the disinfection unit and the cooling device is prevented. Efficiency is being increased. In one application of the invention, the partition has an air outlet opening on one side and on the other. connected to the air transmission line, containing the disinfection unit 25 A room is located within this compartment. This allows the air inside the compartment to be transferred to the air transmission line. By passing through the room where the disinfection unit is located before reaching it, effectively... It is being cleaned, removing bacteria, viruses, mold and other microorganisms from the air. Its transportation is prevented. 3 In one application of the invention, the disinfection unit is located within a room with at least one light source. the source and the light source should be positioned between the air outlet opening at least one photocatalytic material positioned and activated by a light source It contains photocatalytic material that is activated by the light source. It effectively removes pollutants and harmful microorganisms from the air. 5 It provides disinfection by breaking down the tissue. In one application of the invention, the light source emits ultraviolet light. This allows, Ultraviolet light can disinfect microorganisms more effectively, and It ensures the elimination of bacteria, viruses, and spores in the air. 10 In one application of the invention, the disinfection unit shall include at least one cold plasma generator. It contains harmful microorganisms, viruses, and allergens in the air. By effectively eliminating contaminants, the disinfection process is enhanced. In one application of the invention, an air duct is placed above the room and connected to an air transmission line. It is located and the cold plasma generator is positioned above the air duct. In this way, while airflow is provided through the air duct, the cold plasma generator, by being integrated directly into the airflow, airborne pollutants and microorganisms This ensures effective cleaning. 20 In one application of the invention, a pressure sensor is incorporated on the partition or cover. and according to the data received from the control unit pressure sensor, the disinfection unit It regulates its operation. In this way, the control unit receives information from the pressure sensor. Based on the data, the operation of the disinfection unit is dynamically adjusted. 25 adjusting and activating the unit when necessary to ensure effective disinfection. This is done by the control unit monitoring changes in air pressure in the food. Considering that it could have a negative impact on safety, hygiene ensures that these conditions are continuously met. 4 In one application of the invention, the control unit controls the vacuum using data received from the pressure sensor. It will measure the speed, the vacuum speed with a threshold value predetermined by the manufacturer. It will compare and if the vacuum speed is above the threshold, it will use a light source with cold plasma. It will operate the generator simultaneously, and if below the threshold value, only the UV light source will be used. It is configured to operate in this way. Thus, the control unit, within the compartment, 5 By continuously monitoring the vacuum level, it optimizes food storage conditions. and effectively manages the disinfection process. If the vacuum speed is adjusted beforehand... If the value exceeds the specified threshold, the control unit switches off the light source and the cold plasma. By operating the generator together, both ultraviolet light and cold plasma can be used. It effectively sterilizes the air by taking advantage of its disinfectant effect. This situation, 10 It ensures the rapid elimination of microorganisms and harmful substances. On the other hand, When the vacuum speed falls below the threshold value, the control unit only activates the UV light source. by minimizing energy consumption, it still ensures the hygiene of the food storage area. It continues to maintain its level of effectiveness. Thus, sterilization is carried out effectively. This ensures both the provision of energy and the energy-efficient operation of the cooling device. 15 In one application of the invention, a sealing element is placed between the partition and the cover. This allows the sealing element to eliminate potential gaps between the partition and the cover. It effectively seals the gaps, ensuring the vacuum is maintained. Thanks to this invention, hygienic conditions can be ensured during food storage, The risk of deterioration has been minimized. In addition, energy efficiency has been achieved through effective vacuuming. An enhanced, more secure storage environment has been created, protecting it from external factors. The refrigerator built to achieve the purpose of this invention is shown in the attached figures. 25 and, from these forms; Figure 1 – Perspective view of a refrigerator representing an application of the invention. Figure 2 – Perspective view of a compartment representing an application of the invention. Figure 2 – Front section view of a compartment representing an application of the invention. 30 Figure 4 – Cross-sectional view of a room demonstrating an application of the invention. The parts in the figures are individually numbered, and the corresponding numbers are listed below. It has been given. 1. Cooling device 5 2. Body 3. Section 4. Cover 5. Air outlet opening 6. Aerial transmission line 10 7. Vacuum pump 8. Disinfection unit 9. Cold plasma generator 10. Light source 11. Photocatalytic material 15 12. Pressure sensor 13. Control unit 14. Sealing element Room 15 16. Air duct 20 The cooling device (1) consists of a housing (2), a housing (2) on which food is placed. a vacuumable compartment (3) suitable for storage, compartment (3) insulated It includes a cover (4). Compartment (3) to keep food fresh for longer. In order to provide this, the oxygen level is reduced by vacuuming the air inside. 25 It allows. The compartment (3) is equipped with a cover (4) that insulates it, It prevents both the air inside the compartment (3) from coming into contact with the outside environment and also heat and humidity It provides control. The subject of the invention is a cooling device (1), with an air outlet opening (5) on the cover (4), 30 connected to the air outlet opening (5) by an air transmission line (6) and inside compartment (3) 6 a vacuum pump (7) that enables the air to be drawn out by vacuuming, air outlet opening Air drawn in through the air outlet opening (5) located around (5) a disinfection unit (8) and vacuum pump (7) that provides disinfection when activated, the disinfection unit (8) must be activated, and the vacuum pump (7) When stopped, the disinfection unit (8) will be switched off. It includes a configured control unit (13). The air outlet opening (5) is an air The transmission line (6) is connected to the vacuum pump (7) and is inside compartment (3) Air is effectively removed from the environment by vacuuming. pump (7), inside compartment (3) of which microorganisms that can damage food It prevents multiplication. In addition, the disinfection unit (8) removes 10 from the air carried out of the compartment. By neutralizing bacteria, spores, and other harmful microorganisms, it ensures the hygiene of the device. It raises the standards. Disinfection unit (8), vacuum pump only (7) It switches on when the pump (7) is started and automatically switches off when the pump (7) is stopped. It is switched off by unit (13). In this way, the energy efficiency of the system is increased and The service life of the parts is extended. Control unit (13), vacuum pump (7) and 15 By providing synchronization between the disinfection unit (8), it is both user-friendly It offers a practical solution and also guarantees the safe storage of food. This This minimizes the risk of contamination caused by microorganisms. In one application of the invention, the cooling device (1) transmits air through the air outlet opening (5) 20 a room located between line (6) and inside the disinfection unit (8) (15) contains. Room (15) has an air outlet opening (5) on one side and on the other side It is connected to the air transmission line (6). Room (15) disinfects the vacuumed air. to facilitate the passage through the unit (8) and to sterilize the air more effectively In addition, the disinfection unit (8) is 25 against external factors. This also ensures protection against it. In one application of the invention, the cooling device (1) is located in at least one room (15) number of light sources (10) and will be between light source (10) and air outlet opening (5) at least one 30 positioned as shown, which is activated when the light source (10) is switched on. It includes a disinfection unit (8) containing photocatalytic material (11). Light source 7 (10) can be a lamp that emits ultraviolet (UV) light or visible light and is photocatalytic material (11), usually a high reactivity such as titanium dioxide (TiO2) It consists of a compound. The photocatalytic material (11) is activated by the light source (10). When this happens, it causes strong oxidation reactions on its surface. This The reactions eliminate bacteria, viruses, mold, and other harmful microorganisms in the air. 5 It sterilizes the air by neutralizing organic compounds. At the same time, this process removes them. By decomposing it, it also helps to eliminate bad odors. Photocatalytic material (11) Positioning it close to the light source (10) improves the disinfection effectiveness. While increasing the volume, it also ensures rapid air purification. In one application of the invention, the cooling device (1) is suitable for emitting ultraviolet light. It includes source (10). Ultraviolet (UV) light is particularly used in disinfection processes. It has short wavelengths that are effective against the DNA and RNA of microorganisms. by directly damaging their structures, eliminating their ability to reproduce and cause infection. It removes it. In addition, UV light sources can be designed in small sizes, 15 The disinfection unit (8) should have a compact structure and be compatible with existing systems. It offers the possibility of easy integration. In one application of the invention, the cooling device (1) includes at least one cold plasma generator (9) It includes a disinfection unit (8). Cold plasma generator (9) removes 20 from the air. It offers an effective method for eliminating microorganisms, and in this process, ions, It produces highly reactive components such as free radicals and active oxygen species. These reactive components... The components are cells of bacteria, viruses, molds, and other microorganisms. sterilization by damaging their walls or inactivating their genetic material. It provides. 25 In one application of the invention, the cooling device (1) is located above the room (15) and the air transmission an air duct (16) connected to the line (6) and the cold located on the air duct (16) It includes a plasma generator (9). The design of the air duct (16) optimizes the air flow. This ensures that the plasma generator (9) operates at maximum efficiency. Air duct 30 8 (16) the air inside passes through the plasma region in full contact, disinfection It makes it more effective. In one application of the invention, the cooling device (1) is located on the compartment (3) or cover (4). a pressure sensor (12) and according to the data received from the pressure sensor (12) 5 It includes a control unit (13) that regulates the operation of the disinfection unit (8). The pressure sensor (12) continuously monitors the air pressure inside compartment (3) and this It transmits the data to the control unit (13). The control unit (13) receives the data from the pressure sensor (12). Based on the data, the operating timing and duration of the disinfection unit (8) settings. For example, the pressure inside compartment (3) is 10 below a certain threshold value. When it falls, the control unit (13) automatically activates the disinfection unit (8). It sterilizes the air. Similarly, when the vacuum process ends or the desired pressure is reached... When it reaches the level, the control unit (13) activates the disinfection unit (8) operation. It stops. In one application of the invention, the cooling device (1) uses data from the pressure sensor (12) measuring vacuum velocity, vacuum velocity with a threshold value predetermined by the manufacturer. comparing and cold plasma with light source (10) if vacuum speed is above threshold value will operate the generator (9) together, and if below the threshold value only UV light It includes a control unit (13) configured to operate its source (10). 20 The vacuum rate refers to the rate at which the air pressure inside the compartment (3) decreases and This usually checks whether there is air entering the compartment from the outside environment or whether it is being vacuumed. as an indicator to assess whether the process has been carried out effectively It is used. If the vacuum rate exceeds a predetermined threshold value, this situation causes the compartment to malfunction. (3) indicates that air enters from the outside environment. In this case, control 25 unit (13) contains both the UV light source (10) and the cold plasma generator (9) By activating it, it initiates a more powerful and comprehensive disinfection process. If vacuum If the velocity is below the threshold value, the pressure inside compartment (3) stabilizes and It is understood that the risk of contamination is low. In this case, the control unit (13), energy To save energy and use the system more efficiently, only UV light 30 It operates the source (10). UV light source (10) provides sterilization with low energy consumption. 9 It continues to perform its operation. In this application of the invention, the control unit (13) In addition to information on whether the vacuum pump (7) is working or not, inside compartment (3) By monitoring the pressure change, the light source (10) and the cold plasma generator (9) It checks how to operate it. In one application of the invention, the cooling device (1) is located between the compartment (3) and the cover (4) It includes a sealing element (14). The sealing element (14) is only external. not only does it prevent air passage between the environment and the partition (3), but it also prevents the partition (3) and the partition between (3) and the cover (4) which may result from the manufacturing tolerances of the cover (4) By effectively closing the small gaps between them, the vacuuming process is 10 It increases its efficiency. The sealing element (14), thanks to its flexible structure, can fill such gaps. It provides excellent insulation by sealing and makes the vacuuming process faster and more effective. It allows it to happen in this way. Thanks to this invention, food can be prepared in a more hygienic, longer-lasting and safer way. 15 An effective vacuuming and disinfection system has been provided to ensure preservation. Thus, the freshness of the food stored inside the cooling appliance (1) is preserved, and energy is saved. Efficiency has been increased and contamination risks have been minimized.

Claims

REQUESTS 1. A trunk (2), located on the trunk (2), suitable for storing food, a vacuumable compartment (3), a cover that insulates the compartment (3) 5 (4) containing an air outlet opening (5) located on the cover (4), air outlet connected to the opening (5) by an air transmission line (6) and inside compartment (3) a vacuum pump (7) that enables the air to be drawn out by vacuuming, air outlet located around the opening (5), air is drawn in through the air outlet opening (5) a disinfection unit (8) and vacuum 10 that provides air disinfection When pump (7) is started, the disinfection unit (8) should be started, When the vacuum pump (7) is stopped, the disinfection unit (8) with a control unit (13) configured to enable its shutdown a refrigeration device characterized (1).

2. Disinfection located between the air outlet opening (5) and the air transmission line (6). The Request is characterized by a room (15) in which unit (8) is located. a cooling device like in 1 (1).

3. Room (15) contains at least one light source (10) and light source (10) 20 positioned so that it remains between the air outlet opening (5), the light at least one photocatalytic material (11) that is activated when the source (10) is started a disinfection unit (8) as in Claim 2 characterized by containing cooling device (1).

4. Claim characterized by a light source (10) suitable for emitting ultraviolet light. A cooling device like the one in 3 (1).

5. Disinfection unit (8) containing at least one cold plasma generator (9) A cooling device as described in Claim 1 (1). 30 11 6. An air duct (16) located above Room (15) and connected to the air transmission line (6) and the cold plasma generator (9) located on the air duct (16) a refrigerant as characterized in either Claim 3 to Claim 5 device (1).

7. A pressure sensor (12) and pressure located on the compartment (3) or cover (4) According to the data received from the sensor (12), the operation of the disinfection unit (8) from the above requests characterized by the regulating control unit (13) a cooling device like any other (1).

8. Vacuum speed generator, which measures the vacuum speed with data received from the pressure sensor (12). compares it to a threshold value determined by a predetermined vacuum speed threshold. If the value is above, use the light source (10) and the cold plasma generator (9) together. will operate, if below the threshold value only the UV light source (10) 15 characterized by the control unit (13) configured to operate A cooling device as in Claim 7 (1). A sealing element (14) located between the 9th compartment (3) and the cover (4) a cooler like any of the above-mentioned requirements characterized device (1). 20

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