Refrigerator Door Beverage Tank Support to Prevent Spilling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing household refrigeration appliances with beverage dispensing devices suffer from stability issues due to the insecure positioning of the dispensing tank, leading to potential overturning and spilling of contents when doors are opened or closed.
Innovation Solution
The refrigeration appliance incorporates a securely attached beverage dispensing tank with a support system that includes a first block on the tank and a second block on the inner wall, along with a hooking system for hanging the tank, to prevent instability and ensure safe operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the beverage dispensing tank is positioned inside the refrigeration appliance compartment, then the appliance can dispense refrigerated beverages, but the tank becomes unstable and may overturn when doors are opened or closed
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure is divided into multiple components: a first support element attached to the compartment wall, a second support element attached to the tank, and a connection element linking them. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently while working together to provide stable tank support during door operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The support elements are pre-positioned and secured to the compartment wall and tank before the door movement occurs. The first support element is attached to the compartment wall in advance, and the second support element is attached to the tank, creating a pre-established support system that prevents instability during door opening/closing operations.
2Device complexity
If the tank is not firmly secured to the door or compartment wall, then the appliance structure remains simple, but stability problems occur leading to overturning and spilling
Solution Approach 1:
A connection element acts as an intermediary between the first support element (attached to the compartment wall) and the second support element (attached to the tank). This intermediary component transfers and distributes forces, providing reliable tank positioning without requiring complex direct attachment mechanisms to the door or wall.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the tank is securely attached with multiple support elements, then stability and reliability are improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The support elements are strategically positioned at specific locations on the compartment wall and tank where they provide maximum stability with minimum complexity. The first support element is located at a specific position on the compartment wall, and the second support element is positioned on the tank to optimize support efficiency rather than using a complex distributed support system.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a refrigeration appliance (1), in particular for household use, of the type comprising: - a structure (2) within which at least one compartment (3, 4) is obtained for preserving foodstuffs, which is adapted to be closed by at least one door (3P, 4P); - a device (10) for dispensing a beverage, said device (10) comprising a tank (11) associated with an inner wall (5) of the structure (2), in particular of said at least one door (3P, 4P). The invention is characterized in that said tank (11) is secured to said inner wall (5) and comprises at least one first block (15) which allows coupling at least one container or door storage compartment (16) to said tank (11), so that said tank (11) can act as a support for said at least one container or door storage compartment (16).