A cooler

Abstract

The present invention relates to a cooler (1) with a shelf (2) that automatically pushes the beverage cans (A) forward smoothly from the compartment (2.1) where they are located.

Description

[0001] DESCRIPTION

[0002] A COOLER

[0003] Field of the Invention

[0004] The present invention relates to a cooler with a shelf that automatically pushes the beverages forward smoothly from the compartment where they are located.

[0005] Prior Art

[0006] Nowadays, shelved cabinets used in markets, grocery stores, and kiosks are usually cabinets equipped with one or more shelving systems and transparent glass doors. These cabinets are designed to ensure that products can be easily displayed without spoiling, and are equipped with cooling or heating systems to preserve products for long periods of time. Shelves are usually made of stainless steel, aluminum, glass, plastic, or wire.

[0007] In refrigerated shelves, air capacities must be properly maintained so that products can remain fresh for a long time. Therefore, the elements between the shelves and the internal structure of the cabinets are of critical importance in terms of cooling efficiency. Cooling systems provide temperature control by constantly circulating air inside the cabinet In this way, equal cooling is ensured on all sides.

[0008] In addition, today, large amounts of shelving are needed in places where food is sold, both to store the product and to display it to consumers. When displaying the product, it is desirable to place the product at the front of the shelves so that the product can be seen and accessed by consumers. In coolers or refrigerators used to store and display products such as cold drinks, bottled water and other bottled or canned beverages, these products should also be placed at the front of the shelf and be visible and accessible to consumers.In the state of the art, known systems may comprise inclined trays or bases that will cause the product to move towards the front of the shelf via gravity to accommodate the product. Most of these systems comprise floors or shelves made of a plastic material such as polypropylene, which allows the product to slide easily along the inclined base or surface due to its low coefficient of friction. However, over time, these surfaces can become clogged with debris or sticky substances that prevent product from sliding smoothly, sometimes causing several products to tip over, preventing additional product from moving to the front of the shelf. Other systems comprise the use of a push system to push product toward the front of the shelf when the product at the front of the shelf is removed. Conventional push systems are typically mounted on a rail and comprise a push paddle to push the product forward. Over time, the proper functioning of the push system is prevented by dirt or sticky materials. In addition, depending on the size, shape and weight of the product to be presented, conventional holders can sometimes tip over or tilt backwards, causing the push mechanism in the rail to jam. In these cases, the push mechanism is unable to properly push the product towards the front of the shelf.

[0009] On shelves in coolers, products can sometimes get stuck or be in the wrong place. This situation occurs due to the system malfunctioning or the rack not working properly. In addition, failure of the cooling system or heaters in coolers also occurs as another problem. Thus, the sustainability of the use of the cooler is not possible. In this case, the need for more efficient, cheaper and sustainable systems arises from existing designs. Therefore, coolers that are sustainable, customizable and more durable are gaining importance.

[0010] Objects of the Invention

[0011] The object of the present invention is to realize a cooler with a renewable and sustainable shelf.

[0012] Another object of the present invention is to realize a cooler comprising a customizable shelf.

[0013] Another object of the present invention is to realize a cooler with a shelf that is less recyclable by reducing the use of plastic.Another object of the present invention is to realize a cooler with shelves that is cheaper and more durable than the competitors.

[0014] Another object of the present invention is to create a modular cooler that can work with any size beverage can.

[0015] Another object of the present invention is to realize a cooler that increases both durability and loading capacity by locking the slide and the shelf together.

[0016] Another object of the present invention is to realize a cooler with shelves that can be easily removed and cleaned.

[0017] Detailed Description of the Invention

[0018] A cooler, which is realized to achieve the object of the present invention and defined in the first claim and other claims dependent on this claim, has shelves with partitions. The compartments function as separators as they have a structure that can fit beverage cans one after the other. One or more slides, produced by extrusion method and fitted to the shelf using a fastener and a tight fit method, assist the movement of the pusher. In order to ensure easy movement of the holder, a channel is opened in the middle part of the slide along its extension.

[0019] The presence of a holder and a pusher in each compartment ensures that the beverage cans are constantly pushed forward. The holder allows the carrying of beverage cans with the help of its horizontal form. With the help of its vertical form, it creates a stable pushing force by wrapping around one of the beverage cans located at the back of the compartments and pushing in the direction of the cover. The holder grips the rearmost beverage can and applies continuous pressure to all beverage cans in front of it, by means of the pusher pushing the holder. As a result of this pressure, when the user takes the frontmost beverage can, the other beverage cans move forward one by one. Thus, users can reach the beverage cans as a result of the movement systemof the holder and pusher. At the same time, a sustainable and modular cooler that can work with any size beverage can emerges.

[0020] Detailed Description of the Invention

[0021] A cooler realized to achieve the aim of the present invention is shown in the attached figures, in which;

[0022] Figure 1. Front view of the cooler.

[0023] Figure 2. Perspective view of the cooler.

[0024] Figure 3. Front bottom view of the cooler.

[0025] Figure 4. Front bottom perspective view of the cooler.

[0026] Figure 5. Assembly view of the shelf.

[0027] Figure 6. Exploded view of the shelf assembly.

[0028] Figure 7. Perspective view of the slide.

[0029] Figure 8. Perspective view of the holder.

[0030] Figure 9. Perspective view of the pusher.

[0031] The parts in the figure are enumerated one by one and the parts correspond to these numbers are given in the following.

[0032] 1. Cooler

[0033] 1.1. Body

[0034] 1.2. Chamber

[0035] 1.3. Cover

[0036] 2. Shelf

[0037] 2.1. Compartment

[0038] 2.2. Insertion part

[0039] 3. Slide

[0040] 3.1. Channel

[0041] 3.2. Fastener3.3. Housing

[0042] 4. Holder

[0043] 4.1. Horizontal form

[0044] 4.2. Vertical form

[0045] 4.2.1. Ribbed structure

[0046] 4.3. Seating slot

[0047] 5. Pusher

[0048] 5.1. Insertion extension

[0049] 5.2. Spiral structure

[0050] 5.3. Strip

[0051] A. Beverage can

[0052] A cooler (1) that keeps beverage cans (A) at a predefined temperature, in its most basic form comprises the following,

[0053] at least one body (1.1),

[0054] at least one chamber (1.2) used as a cooling volume inside the body (1.1),

[0055] at least one cover (1.3) that can be opened and closed to provide the user with access to the inside of the chamber (1.2),

[0056] a shelf (2) having at least one compartment (2.1) that ensures the aligned positioning of the beverage cans (A) in the direction of the force applied to the beverage cans (A) in the direction of the cover (1.3),

[0057] at least one slide (3) passed through each of the compartments (2.1) located on the shelf (2) to enable linear movement.

[0058] holder (4), which is adapted to apply force to other beverage cans (A) by gripping the beverage can (A) at the rearmost part in order to push the beverage cans (A) in the direction of the cover (1.3) within the compartment (2.1) and ensures that the other beverage cans (A) move in the direction of the cover (1.3) within the compartment (2.1) when the beverage can (A) closest to the cover (1.3) within the compartment (2.1) is taken,

[0059] pusher (5) which has a spiral structure (5.2) and is positioned at the far side of the holder (4) from the cover (1.3), and applies force to the holder (4) in the direction of the cover (1.3) andallows the beverage cans (A) to be advanced in the direction of the cover (1.3) together with the holder (4).

[0060] The cooler (1) in one embodiment of the invention allows the beverage cans (A) to be stored for a long time and preserves the beverage cans (A) by cooling them. The cooler (1) has a body (1.1) that holds together the elements that make up the basic structure. The body (1.1) provides resistance against environmental factors such as external impacts, thermal changes and humidity during the storage of beverage cans (A). One side of the body (1.1) is open so that the user can access the products.

[0061] In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the wire-structured shelf (2) is located inside the chamber (1.2). With the help of the wire-structured shelf (2) containing the beverage cans (A), the beverage cans (A) stay together in an orderly manner and are prevented from scattering around.

[0062] In one embodiment of the invention, at least one cover (1.3) that can be opened and closed is mounted on the body (1.1). The cover (1.3) completely covers the open edge of the body (1.1). By opening and closing the cover (1.3), access to the inside of the body (1.1) is provided and a closed cooling volume is provided for the beverage cans (A) inside the body (1.1).

[0063] In the preferred embodiment of the invention, there is a shelf (2) to place the beverage cans (A) inside the cooler (1) more regularly in the body (1.1) and to use the volume of the body (1.1) more efficiently. The number of shelves (2) in question varies according to the volume of the cooler (1). The shelf (2) fixed at regular intervals inside the body (1.1) allows the beverage cans (A) to be placed in an orderly manner, thus enabling the cooling system to operate more efficiently. In the present invention, the form of the shelf (2) is wire structure. With the help of these wire structures, one or more compartments (2.1) are created on the shelf (2). In addition, the compartments (2.1) ensure that the beverage cans (A) to be stored are aligned in line with the force applied to the cover (1.3).In the preferred embodiment of the invention, there is an insertion part (2.2) in one or more compartments (2.1) formed on the shelf (2) with the help of the wire structures. Said insertion part (2.2) ensures the fixing of the slide (3) to the shelf (2).

[0064] In the preferred embodiment of the invention, there is a slide (3) inside the body (1.1) on the compartments (2.1) located on the shelf (2) which helps the beverage cans (A) to move with the pusher (5). Said slide (3) is produced by extrusion method. In the present invention, plastic material is used in the extrusion method. In addition, the slide (3) is fixed to the shelf (2) using the tight fit method with the fastener (3.2). The number of slides (3) is more than one in the present invention.

[0065] In the preferred embodiment of the invention, there is a channel (3.1) in the middle part of each slide (3). Said channel (3.1) is opened in the middle part of the slide (3) to ensure easy movement of the holder (4).

[0066] In the preferred embodiment of the invention, there is a slot (3.3) in the lower region of the channel (3.1). The insertion extension (5.1) at the end of the pusher (5) is placed into the said slot (3.3) to ensure that it remains fixed in the slot (3.3). While the insertion extension (5.1) remains fixed, the remaining helical structure (5.2) of the pusher (5) extends to form a strip (5.3) within the channel (3.1). If the pusher (5) is advanced in the direction away from the cover (1.3), the spiral structure (5.2) is compressed and the pusher (5) becomes shorter and applies more pushing force to the holder (4) in the direction of the cover (1.3). The pusher (5) resists compression and produces more thrust as more compression is applied.

[0067] In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the holder (4) consists of a horizontal form (4.1 ), a vertical form (4.2), ribbed structures (4.2.1) and a seating slot (4.3). The horizontal form (4.1) enables the transportation of beverage cans (A). The vertical form (4.2) creates a stable pushing force with the pusher (5) effect in the direction of the cover (1.3) by surrounding one of the beverage cans (A) located at the back of the compartments (2.1).The vertical form (4.2) on which the beverage can (A) farthest from the cover (1.3) is carried has ribbed structures (4.2.1) that increase friction. These ribbed structures (4.2.1) increase friction, preventing the beverage cans (A) from rising upwards and increasing grip by preventing them from turning left or right. In addition, the holder (4) also has a seating slot (4.3) into which the pusher (5) is placed. By placing the pusher (5) in the seating slot (4.3), a pushing force is applied to the holder (4).

[0068] In the preferred embodiment of the invention, there is a pusher (5) that applies continuous force to the holder (4) in the direction of the cover (1.3) and allows the beverage cans (A) to be advanced in the direction of the cover (1.3). Said pusher (5) is fixed to the slot (3.3) located under the channel (3.1) by means of the insertion extension (5.1). At the same time, the pusher (5) is placed in the seating slot (4.3) at the back of the holder (4) and applies a pushing force to the holder (4). As a result of this pushing force, the holder (4) moves on the channel (3.1). During the movement, the strip (5.3) on the pusher (5) passes over the channel (3.1) together with the pusher (5). As a result of the movement, the spiral structure (5.2) of the pusher (5) becomes smaller, but the pusher (5) remains fixed behind the holder (4).

[0069] In the invention in question, there are compartments (2.1) that function as separators by ensuring that the beverage cans (A) remain aligned in the direction of the force applied to the beverage cans (A) in the direction of the cover (1.3). The compartments (2.1) have a form that can fit beverage cans (A) one after the other. To ensure that the beverage cans (A) are constantly pushed forward, there is a holder (4) and a pusher (5) in each compartment (2.1). The holder (4) enables the transportation of beverage cans (A) with the help of its horizontal form (4.1). With the help of its vertical form (4.2), it creates a stable pushing force with the pusher (5) effect in the direction of the cover (1.3) by surrounding one of the beverage cans (A) located at the back of the compartments (2.1). The holder (4) grips the rearmost beverage can (A) and applies continuous pressure to all beverage cans (A) in front of it, by means of the pusher (5) pushing the holder (4). As a result of this pressure, when the user takes the frontmost beverage can (A), the other beverage cans (A) move forward.

Claims

CLAIMS1. A cooler (1) that keeps beverage cans (A) at a predefined temperature, in its most basic form characterized by comprising,at least one body (1.1),at least one chamber (1.2) used as a cooling volume inside the body (1.1),at least one cover (1.3) that can be opened and closed to provide the user with access to the inside of the chamber (1.2), and comprisinga shelf (2) having at least one compartment (2.1) that ensures the aligned positioning of the beverage cans (A) in the direction of the force applied to the beverage cans (A) in the direction of the cover (1.3),at least one slide (3) passed through each of the compartments (2.1) located on the shelf (2) to enable linear movement.holder (4), which is adapted to apply force to other beverage cans (A) by gripping the beverage can (A) at the rearmost part in order to push the beverage cans (A) in the direction of the cover (1.3) within the compartment (2.1) and ensures that the other beverage cans (A) move in the direction of the cover (1.3) within the compartment (2.1) when the beverage can (A) closest to the cover (1.3) within the compartment (2.1) is taken,pusher (5) which has a spiral structure (5.2) and is positioned at the far side of the holder (4) from the cover (1.3), and applies force to the holder (4) in the direction of the cover (1.3) and allows the beverage cans (A) to be advanced in the direction of the cover (1.3) together with the holder (4).

2. Cooler (1) according to claim 1, characterized by a shelf (2) which is located inside the chamber (1.2) and has a wire structure, which ensures that the beverage cans (A) stay together in an orderly manner and prevents them from scattering around.

3. Cooler (1) according to claim 1, characterized by a shelf (2) fixed at regular intervals inside the body (1.1) and adapted for placing the beverage cans (A) more regularly in the body (1.1) and for using the volume of the body (1.1) more efficiently.

4. Cooler (1) according to claim 1, characterized by a shelf (2) having a compartment (2.1) that ensures the beverage cans (A) to be stored are kept in line in the direction of the force applied to the cover (1.3) of the beverage cans (A) to be stored, and is made of wire structure and formed with one or more wire structures.

5. Cooler (1) according to claim 1, characterized by a shelf (2) located in the compartment (2.1) and also having an insert part (2.2) that enables the slide (3) to be fixed to the shelf (2).

6. Cooler (1) according to claim 1, characterized by a slide (3) that helps the beverage cans (A) move on the compartments (2.1) located on the shelf (2) within the body (1.1) by means of a pusher (5).

7. Cooler (1) according to claim 1, characterized by a slide (3) produced using plastic material by extrusion method.

8. Cooler (1) according to claim 1, characterized by a slide (3) fixed to the shelf (2) using the fastener (3.2) and the insertion part (2.2).

9. Cooler (1) according to claim 1, characterized by a channel (3.1) located in the middle part of the slide (3) and opening into the middle part of the slide (3) to enable the holder (4) to move easily.

10. Cooler (1) according to claim 1, characterized by a slide (3) located in the lower region of the channel (3.1) and having a slot (3.3) into which the insertion extension (5.1) at the end of the pusher (5) is fitted.

11. Cooler (1) according to claim 1, characterized by a pusher (5) whose remaining spiral structure (5.2) can extend to form a strip (5.3) within the channel (3.1) while the insertion extension (5.1) remains fixed.

12. Cooler (1) according to claim 1, characterized by a pusher (5) whose spiral structure (5.2) gets compressed when it is advanced in the direction away from the cover (1.3) and which applies more pushing force to the holder (4) in the direction of the cover (1.3).

13. Cooler (1) according to claim 1, characterized by a pusher (5) that resists compression and produces more thrust as more compression is applied.

14. Cooler (1) according to claim 1, characterized by a horizontal form (4.1) that allows the transport of beverage cans (A), and the holder (4) with the vertical form (4.2) that creates a stable pushing force with the pusher (5) effect in the direction of the cover (1.3) by wrapping around one of the beverage cans (A) located at the rear of the compartments (2.1).

15. Cooler (1) according to claim 1, characterized by a holder (4) with a vertical form (4.2) having ribbed structures (4.2.1) where the friction is increased, by which the beverage cans (A) farthest from the cover (1.3) are carried and the beverage cans (A) are prevented from going upwards.

16. Cooler (1) according to claim 1, characterized by a pusher (5) that enables the pushing force to be applied to the holder (4) by being fitted into the seating slot (4.3).

17. Cooler (1) according to claim 1, characterized by a pusher (5) that enables the beverage cans (A) to be advanced in the direction of the cover (1.3) by applying continuous force to the holder (4) in the direction of the cover (1.3).

18. Cooler (1) according to claim 1, characterized by a pusher (5) that is fixed to the housing (3.3) located under the channel (3.1) by means of the insertion extension (5.1).

19. Cooler (1) according to claim 1, characterized by a pusher (5) that applies a pushing force to the holder (4) by being placed in the seating slot (4.3) located behind the holder (4).

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