Thermal refrigeration frame

Abstract

The invention relates to a thermal refrigeration frame comprising a frame segment assembled on a mounting support; and an insulation system formed by an insulation profile, assembled on the mounting support, and insulating plates in channels on walls of the frame segment that make contact with the refrigerator body. In addition, the frame segment comprises conduits for inserting heating cables to heat a contact plate. The frame segment comprises three main walls: a central wall substantially parallel to the internal wall of the refrigerator; a front wall at the front end of the central wall, which is exposed towards the front of the refrigerator and perpendicular to the front wall; and a rear wall at the rear end of the central wall, perpendicular to the front wall.

Description

[0001] Thermal Cooling Frame

[0002] OBJECT AND FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0003] The present invention belongs to the technical field of mechanics, particularly to the field of frame profiles. Specifically, it pertains to the field of frame profiles for the refrigeration industry, and more specifically to frame profiles with thermal insulation systems and their assembly methods.

[0004] BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0005] Currently, there are a large number of products that require a controlled cooling temperature for preservation. Due to this demand for consumer products, primarily refrigerated food and beverages, and the desire to be available to consumers in stores or supermarkets, commercial refrigerators have been designed with different sizes and specific specifications.

[0006] Commercial cooling units can be found, for example, in convenience stores or supermarkets. They come in different sizes and have different numbers of glass doors, which allow a view inside when closed, to display the products.

[0007] This type of cooling unit consists of three main elements: a main frame, dividing posts, and doors. Each of these elements has essential characteristics and different assembly methods, always ensuring a thermal insulation system to prevent temperature leaks and save energy. This also ensures precise temperature control to prevent the door glass from fogging up.Additionally, for product display purposes, commercial refrigerators feature lighting in some of these three elements to illuminate the products displayed in front of the cooling unit, which is why a specific lighting system is also necessary. Finally, the assembly method for these three elements may differ depending on the construction of the frame, posts, and door. Therefore, there is a great need to generate highly cost-effective solutions that save time in the assembly process.

[0008] In this particular invention, the proposed solution relates to the framework of commercial cooling units, their elements and the assembly method.

[0009] In the state of the art there are various solutions implemented for the assembly of frames with metal profiles, for example, document MX / a / 2019 / 006155, called "THERMAL FRAME", refers to a door frame for a refrigerated cabinet; the frame includes a thermally conductive outer frame, a thermally insulating inner frame element and a sealing plate; the outer frame element includes a front end having an outer surface that is arranged on the outside of a refrigerated cabinet with the frame mounted, and a rear end defining a joint; the inner frame element includes a first end retained in the joint and a second end; the sealing plate includes a first edge coupled to the outer frame element at the rear end, in front of the joint, a second edge supported by the second end of the inner frame element,and a thermally conductive sealing surface; the first edge of the sealing plate is coupled to the outer frame element such that the sealing surface and the outer surface of the outer frame element together form a continuous heat transfer path. However, this document does not disclose an assembly process between the corners of the 4 lateral sides, nor does it present a system with a pair of profiles that join together and allow the punching of an internal corner for assembly between the corners of the sides. Likewise, document ES2657367T3 called "FRAME WITH THERMAL INSULATION FOR A REFRIGERATED ENCLOSURE" discloses a thermal frame for an opening of a refrigerated enclosure, made up of XX elements, comprising: (1 ) a frame segment fixed to the refrigerated enclosure which, in turn,(2) a vacuum panel fixed relative to the frame segment comprising a first surface disposed behind the second wall, a second surface disposed behind the first surface and offset from the first surface by a thickness, and an evacuated chamber between the first and second surfaces; (3) a mounting bracket configured to fix the vacuum panel to the frame segment, comprising a fifth wall disposed between the second wall of the frame segment and the first surface of the vacuum panel,(4) a vacuum panel with elbow,configured to reduce heat transfer through the frame segment; (5) a contact plate extending between the first and third walls and closing the first channel; (6) a lid extending between the seventh and eighth walls and closing the third channel and comprising a first engagement portion positioned along a first edge of the lid and configured to mate with a corresponding engagement portion of the seventh wall, and a second engagement portion positioned along a second edge of the lid and configured to mate with a corresponding engagement portion of the eighth wall; and (7) a heating cable holder configured to hold a heating cable and to ensure that the heating cable is maintained in contact with the contact plate; however,This document does not present a thermal insulation system located between the walls of the frame segment and the mounting bracket; nor does it have a channel mounting bracket for the vacuum panel and that has fastening elements, on the wall substantially parallel to the wall of the frame segment, to assemble an insulation profile; nor does it disclose an embodiment where there is an insulation profile that serves as a cover to prevent water leaks and fulfills the function of the vacuum panel, to reduce heat transfer through the frame segment; nor does it have heating cables located in the frame segment.

[0010] TECHNICAL PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED

[0011] A solution is sought that provides better temperature control and insulation in the profile systems that form the frames of the refrigeration chambers. To achieve this, thermal insulation is required in the three main walls of the frame assembly system, which also has a mounting support with fastening elements to assemble an insulation profile that serves as a cover to prevent water leaks and exterior insulation, to reduce heat transfer through the frame segment; and a solution is also sought to facilitate the installation of heating cables without the need to add more elements to the frame. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0012] Figure 1. Shows a perspective view of a portion of the Thermal Cooling Frame (10).

[0013] Figure 2. Shows a cross-sectional view of a portion of the Thermal Cooling Frame (10).

[0014] Figure 3. Shows a top cross-sectional view of a Thermal Cooling Frame (10) with two side panels installed in the body of a refrigerator.

[0015] Figure 4. Shows a cross-sectional view of a frame segment (20).

[0016] Figure 5. Shows a perspective view of a frame segment (20).

[0017] Figure 6. Shows a cross-sectional view of a thermal cover profile (30).

[0018] Figure 7. Shows a perspective view of a thermal cover profile (30).

[0019] Figure 8. Shows a cross-sectional view of a foamed thermal insulation profile (40).

[0020] Figure 9. Shows a perspective view of a mounting bracket (40).

[0021] Figure 10. Shows a perspective view of a contact plate (50).

[0022] Figure 11. Shows a perspective view of fragments of insulating tape (60).

[0023] Below is a list of the parts indicated in the figures:

[0024] - Thermal Cooling Frame (10).

[0025] - Refrigerator (11 ).

[0026] - Frame segment (20).

[0027] - Heating cable (21). - Front wall (22).

[0028] - Projected walls (220).

[0029] - Central wall (23).

[0030] - Projected walls (230).

[0031] - Back wall (24).

[0032] - Anchor wall (25).

[0033] - Heating ducts (26).

[0034] - Isolation channels (27).

[0035] - Thermal cover profile (30).

[0036] - Harpoons (31)

[0037] - Central wall (33).

[0038] - Back wall (34).

[0039] - Anchor wall (35).

[0040] - Clamping end (36).

[0041] - Foamed thermal insulation profile (40).

[0042] - Assembly channels (41).

[0043] - Overflow (42).

[0044] - Contact plate (50).

[0045] - Insulating sheets (60).

[0046] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0047] Referring in more detail to the drawings, as shown in Figure 1 through Figure 11 , a Thermal Cooling Frame (10) is described and it should be expressly understood that this exemplary embodiment is provided for descriptive purposes only and is not intended to unduly limit the scope of the present inventive concept. Other embodiments and variations of the present invention designated Thermal Cooling Frame (10) are contemplated within the present inventive concept as set forth in the claims herein. The Thermal Cooling Frame (10) has a Frame Segment (20) that is assembled to the Thermal Cover Profile (30); an insulation system comprised of a foamed Thermal Insulation Profile (40) that is assembled to the mounting bracket and insulation sheets (60) in the channels of the walls of the Frame Segment (20) that have contact with the cooler body (11 ).Likewise, the frame segment (20) has conduits for the insertion of heating cables (21) to heat the contact plate (50).

[0048] The frame segment (20) has 3 main walls: a central wall (23) that is substantially parallel to the inner wall of the refrigerator (11); a front wall (22) at the front end of the central wall (23), which is exposed towards the front of the refrigerator (11) and perpendicular to the front wall (22); and a rear wall (24) at the rear end of the central wall (23) and perpendicular to the front wall (22).

[0049] Likewise, the central wall (23) has projected walls (230) towards the front of the refrigerator body (11), while the front wall (22) has projected walls (220) towards the interior wall of the refrigerator (11) generating insulation channels (27) for the insertion of insulating sheets (60).

[0050] At the end of the rear wall (24) of the frame segment (20), there is an anchor wall (25), substantially perpendicular to the rear wall (24).

[0051] In the anchor wall (25) and in the central wall (23) heating channels (26) are located at a substantially equal separation distance from the rear wall (24), said channels are open on their perimeter so that the heating cables (21) are exposed and have contact with the heating plate (26). Towards the front and next to each heating channel (26) there are fastening slots to insert the contact plate (50).

[0052] For its part, the thermal cover profile (30) has three walls: a central wall (33) substantially parallel to the central wall (23) of the frame segment (20); a rear wall (34), substantially perpendicular to the central wall (33) and parallel to the central wall (24) of the frame segment (20); and an anchor wall (35), substantially perpendicular to the rear wall (34) and parallel to the anchor wall (25) of the frame segment (20), where at the front end of the rear wall (34) it has a fastening end (36) for fastening and assembling the end of the anchor wall (25) of the frame segment (20).

[0053] On the back of the rear wall (34) there are Harpoons (31) which have the function of being assembly elements for the foamed thermal insulation profile (40). The thermal cover profile (30) can have one or more Harpoons (31).

[0054] The Foamed Thermal Insulation Profile (40) is an element of thermal insulation material that has a width such that it covers the width of the assembly formed by the Frame Segment (20) with the Thermal Cover Profile (30), and has an overhang (42) towards the opposite end of the refrigerator, it projects perpendicularly from the width of the Foamed Thermal Insulation Profile (40) to cover a part of the Anchor Wall (35) of the Thermal Cover Profile (30), which prevents moisture leaks into the interior of the Thermal Cooling Frame (10) and helps reduce heat transfer through the frame segment (20).

[0055] The Contact Plate (50) is made of a metallic material or metal alloy.

[0056] In a preferred embodiment, a frame segment (20) is made of metal, namely aluminum; a thermal cover profile (30) and a foamed thermal insulation profile (40) are made of PVC, however, in other embodiments, the frame segment (20), the thermal cover profile (30) and the foamed thermal insulation profile (40) can be made of PVC material or any other thermoplastic material, plastic, metal or alloys thereof.

Claims

CLAIMS 1. A Thermal Cooling Frame (10) formed by a Frame Segment (20) that is assembled in a Thermal Cover Profile (30), a contact plate (50) and heating cables (21) characterized in that: it has an insulation system formed by a foamed thermal insulation Profile (40) that is assembled in the mounting bracket and insulating sheets (60) in the channels of the walls of the Frame Segment (20) that have contact with the refrigerator body (11); in the anchor wall (25) and in the central wall (23) of the Frame Segment (20) heating channels (26) are located, at a substantially equal separation distance from the rear wall (24), said channels are open in their perimeter so that the Heating Cables (21) are exposed and have contact with the heating plate (26);on the back of the back wall (34) of the Thermal Cover Profile (30) there are Harpoons (31) that have the function of being assembly elements for the Foamed Thermal Insulation Profile (40); the Foamed Thermal Insulation Profile (40) is an element that has a width such that it covers the width of the assembly formed by the Frame Segment (20) with the Thermal Cover Profile (30), and has an overflow (42) towards the opposite end of the refrigerator, it projects perpendicularly from the width of the Foamed Thermal Insulation Profile (40) to cover a part of the Anchor Wall (35) of the Thermal Cover Profile (30), which prevents moisture leaks into the Thermal Cooling Frame (10) and helps reduce heat transfer through the frame segment (20).; 2. The Thermal Cooling Frame (10), as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the Thermal Cover Profile (30) may have one or more Harpoons (31).

3. The Thermal Cooling Frame (10), as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the Contact Plate (50) is made of a metallic material or metal alloy.

4. The Thermal Cooling Frame (10), as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the Frame Segment (20) is made of metal, the Thermal Cover Profile (30) and the Foamed Thermal Insulation Profile (40) are made of PVC, however, in other embodiments, the Frame Segment (20), the Thermal Cover Profile (30) and the Foamed Thermal Insulation Profile (40) can be made of PVC material or any other thermoplastic material, plastic, metal or alloys thereof.

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