Pivotable Fridge Partition for Rapid Bottle Cooling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing refrigeration devices lack the ability to quickly and easily convert between a state that allows for rapid cooling of bottles and a state where the cooling means do not occupy space when not in use, limiting their versatility for other purposes.
Innovation Solution
A refrigeration compartment with a pivotable dividing wall that can separate the interior into two sub-areas with different volumes, allowing for a higher cooling capacity in the smaller volume area, which can be used for quick cooling of bottles, and can be converted back to a unified state for normal storage by pivoting the partition.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a separate rapid cooling compartment is provided in the refrigeration device, then rapid cooling capability is improved, but the device occupies space and reduces versatility when not in use
Solution Approach 1:
The refrigeration compartment is segmented into a larger storage area and a smaller rapid cooling area using a partition. This partition can be positioned to create a compact rapid cooling zone when needed, or removed entirely to maximize storage space for other purposes, thus resolving the contradiction between rapid cooling capability and versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The partition is designed to be movable rather than fixed, allowing the rapid cooling compartment size to be dynamically adjusted. When rapid cooling is needed, the partition creates a smaller volume zone that receives concentrated cold air flow. When not in use, the partition can be repositioned or removed to eliminate the dedicated rapid cooling space, maintaining full versatility for other storage purposes.
2Productivity
If a partition is used to separate the refrigeration compartment into sub-areas, then cooling capacity in the smaller area is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The partition is a simple structural element that divides the refrigeration compartment into two zones without requiring complex mechanisms. It can be a removable panel or a slideable divider, adding minimal structural complexity while effectively creating a smaller volume area that receives concentrated cold air flow for enhanced cooling capacity.
Solution Approach 2:
The partition incorporates simple movable features such as slides or removable connections, allowing easy repositioning without complex control systems. This dynamic capability enables the partition to adapt between creating a rapid cooling zone and being removed for full storage capacity, achieving enhanced cooling in the smaller area while maintaining low device complexity.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables efficient rapid cooling of bottles in a smaller area while maintaining the ability to use the compartment for other purposes by providing a higher cooling capacity in the smaller volume sub-area without additional control measures, utilizing the existing cooling supply.
Implementation Method 1
the interior of which is defined, for example, by a floor and an at least partially surrounding wall, can optionally be divided into at least two sub-areas with different volumes by means of a partition, whereby a higher cooling capacity is available in the sub-area with the smaller volume
Implementation Method 2
the interior of this refrigeration compartment is cooled by a flow of cold air generated by the refrigeration appliance and introduced into this interior
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AI summary
The invention relates to a refrigeration device having at least one cooling compartment (1) for receiving products to be cooled, wherein the inner area of said cooling compartment (1) is cooled by a cold air stream (L) generated and introduced by the refrigeration device. Moreover, the inner area of the cooling compartment (1) can optionally be divided by means of a partition (4) into at least two sub-areas (A, B) having different volumes, whereby a greater cooling capacity is available in the sub-area (B) having the smaller volume without any change to the introduced cold air stream (L).