BRPI1002935A2 - organizer and organizer system itself for horizontal freezer - Google Patents

Abstract

ORGANIZER AND ORGANIZER SYSTEM SUITABLE FOR HORIZONTAL FREEZER The present invention relates to an organizer system and a construction of an organizer for use in a horizontal freezer more specifically to a system and the construction of an organizer which allow you to stock frozen or multi-layer frozen products within the freezer. In each layer the products are arranged in several independent baskets, sliding to one side or the other, occupying the anticipated empty lateral space in each level, thus allowing access to the lower levels. The organizer for use in horizontal freezer comprises metal structures (4) supported on the side walls of the freezer by means of claws (3) or simply supported on the bottom7 containing horizontal guide rails (1), through which carts (7) slide, supporting baskets ( 6) which contains the goods to be stored, so that a user can move them horizontally and thus view all the goods in stock and elicibly use the internal space of the refrigerator due to the ease of handling of the goods.

Description

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The present patent relates to an organizing system and the

A construction of an organizer for use in a horizontal freezer more specifically refers to a system and the construction of an organizer that allows the stocking of frozen products in various layers or levels within the freezer. In each layer the products are arranged in several independent baskets, sliding to one side or the other, occupying the anticipated empty lateral space in each level, thus allowing access to the lower levels. The organizer comprises a metal structure arranged on the side walls of the freezer supporting the baskets containing the goods to be stored, so that a user can move them horizontally and thus efficiently utilize the internal space of the refrigerator and view all goods in stock. , facilitating their handling. Most horizontal freezers on the market do not have

from any internal division, shelf. or tray for accommodating the goods, having their entire interior free to place goods at random. In this way foods of different flavors such as fish and poultry can be mixed in the freezer and have been altered and compromise the taste of other foods. Sometimes the boxes are placed inside the freezer to try to organize the distribution of goods inside the freezer but this procedure is inefficient. Despite the widespread use of this type of freezer other drawbacks can be attributed to it as for example a certain difficulty in handling the products due to the fact that after the storage area is filled the products overlap without being able to be handled. , forcing the user to almost completely empty the freezer in order to gain access to the deepest layers, resulting in successive and cumbersome "weightlifting" operations, first to empty and then to replenish the freezer. Another drawback is that because this operation takes time the covers

of the freezer remain open, causing the loss of cold, with consequent increase in energy consumption and the long exposure of the goods to room temperature with risk of deterioration. AO c \ al da

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The prior art teaches a solution to these problems by US patent 6,449,976, wherein a horizontal freezer with its interior divided into an upper chamber and a lower chamber is described. Access to the lower chamber is through a side door and access to the upper chamber through a door (lid) on top of the upper chamber. In fact it is a special freezer, not available in the national market, so its cost does not make it affordable.

CN 2505786 discloses a food storage shelf which can be placed inside a horizontal freezer, supported by the side of the same, however this shelf extends throughout the freezer and to have access to goods below the shelf in the background. from the fireezer, it is necessary to remove the shelf as well as all the merchandise that is accommodated on it, keeping all the inconveniences already mentioned.

Brazilian patent application PI0010317-9 discloses a storage drawer for use in a refrigerator consisting of a body, such as a tray, which has a plurality of openings into which containers containing the goods to be stored and rollers or slips fit. on its body, which slide into tabs on the freezer frame but the tray frame only allows its use in a vertical refrigerator as the tray slides out of the freezer.

US 4,564,118 discloses a sliding tray for use in a refrigerator consisting of a base where another tray is adjustable to the size of the supported objects (medicaments or pharmaceuticals) and fits sliding over the base. Also this organizer tray only fits a vertical freezer.

The devices in the documents cited are generally custom made for a particular purpose or specific cooling device and are not intended to solve the problem of convenient accessibility to items packaged in a horizontal refrigerator or freezer.

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In view of the problems presented and in order to overcome them, an organizer system for horizontal freezer, object of the present invention, was developed, which consists in providing the horizontal rail freezer in r e * i.

different levels, forming different levels of storage of goods and allowing access to goods arranged at any level and place of the freèzèr only by moving horizontally, through the rails, the wire baskets, which will accommodate the merchandise to be cooled.

The main advantage is energy saving and maintenance of

temperature inside the freezer as a result of the quick access to any merchandise inside the freezer, not having to keep the freezer door open for a long time.

Another advantage to be mentioned is the ease of movement of goods and the management of stock inside the freezer as a consequence of the organization of goods in baskets.

Another quality to be attributed to the organizer that is the reason for this patent is the maintenance of the original flavor of the food, packing the different types of food in individual baskets, even considering that before being stored or frozen in the freezer the food is in its natural state (liquid, solid or pasty) and therefore no direct contact between them is possible with a risk of taste change.

The baskets slide over the rails, always maintaining an "empty space on each level" equivalent to the size of the basket; facilitating food handling and requiring no force to empty and replenish the freezer.

This type of system solves the drawbacks, as the rails associated with the basket trolleys or baskets allow the baskets to be moved from side to side, thus allowing access to all corners of the internal freezer area. .

The present invention by establishing storage levels in the freezer also allows goods that require a lower storage temperature to be disposed in the deepest (or deepest) part of the freezer, and goods with a higher storage temperature on the surface.

The freezer system and organizer according to the present invention may be incorporated into the freezer during manufacture or adapted to a finished freezer. Because it is easy to install, as we will see below, the preferred embodiment of the present invention does not require the use of any type of tool or clamping device, adding that this system has interchangeability characteristics and can be used in any horizontal freezer of the type. same model (capacity). For other freezer models the organizer can be adapted without major design changes.

These and other features and advantages of the invention will be better understood by the following detailed description in light of the figures where:

FIG. 1 - reveals the main structure of the exploded perspective organizer system to be fitted into the freezer supported by the freezer rim;

FiG. 1A - presents the main structure of the exploded perspective organizer system to be fitted against the bottom of the freezer;

FIG. 2 - shows the basket constructed to be used on the sliding tray or cart; FIG. 2A - presents the basket constructed according to embodiment

of the present invention which dispenses with the use of the cart;

FIG. 3 - shows the sliding tray, cart or basket holder;

FIG. 4 shows a horizontal freezer in longitudinal section, with the arrangement of the baskets "inside, in a mode of 3 (three) storage levels, according to the invention;

FIG. 4A - reveals a horizontal freezer in cross section, with the arrangement of the baskets inside and the space occupied by the motor;

FIG. 4B - presents the top view of a horizontal freezer, with the arrangement of the baskets inside its storage, according to the invention and the

FIG. 5 - shows a horizontal sectioned freezer, showing the use levels of the organizer.

As will be apparent from the figures, the present invention provides a horizontal freezer organizer system, where the products to be frozen or resin are arranged in independent baskets, arranged side by side, in various layers or levels. The baskets slide on side supports to one side or the other occupying a predicted void space in each layer. With the lateral movement of the baskets the space ν υ ti ai 4 5/7 ν

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According to Figure 1 the horizontal freezer organizer according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention consists of two metal structures (4), constituted by parallel horizontal angles forming guide rails (1). The guide rails (1) are interconnected by vertical bars or tie rods.

(2). Uprights or tie rods (2) extend upward to near the edge of the horizontal freezer and have a claw-like stop at the upper end.

(3), which rests on the upper edge of the freezer, allowing the metal frame (4) to be accommodated inside the freezer.

These frames (4) are arranged inside the freezer, one on each side, in the width direction, and for the whole frame to remain stable spacers (5) are provided interconnecting the guide rails of each level at their ends.

A variation of the organizer is shown in Figure 1A where the structures

(4) are supported on the bottom of the freezer without the claws (3) on the top of the risers (2).

The guide rails (1) define the freezer storage levels, ie one triple (1) defines two storage levels within the freezer, two guide rails (1) define three storage levels and so on.

In the event that the organizer system is incorporated during freezer manufacture, the horizontal rails may be attached to the freezer walls by any means available in the art, such as screws, rivets or even built as an integral part thereof, thus dispensing with the rods (2), claws (3) and spacers (5).

For stability of the structure it must contain at least two (2) risers or vertical bars (2).

For the storage of products baskets (6) which are preferably constructed of wire, Figure 2, are used to facilitate the circulation of cold air through the freezer and through the stored goods. The baskets (6) are positioned on the trays or trolleys (7), shown in figure 3, which are provided with casters (R), said trolleys (7) move on the rails Η

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In one embodiment, the wire baskets (6) have wheels fixed to their base or preferably to the upper part, as shown in Figure 2A, dispensing with the use of the carts (7).

Of course, the horizontal freezer organizer system object of this patent can be built in different sizes and capacities to meet the different levels of user needs.

Figure 4 shows a longitudinal section freezer utilizing the organizing system of the invention, creating 3 (three) levels of merchandise storage and taking care to maintain an empty space (11) per level of at least the size of a basket to ensure that the baskets (6) are moved and the goods can be viewed and retrieved.

Horizontal freezer motors are generally positioned in compartments (8) at the bottom of the freezer, thus limiting the movement of carts (7) with baskets (6) in this area of the freezer, however at the deepest level. There is no need to move the baskets from the freezer as the goods contained therein will be seen or accessed through the empty space (11) of the upper storage level, so that the bottom of the freezer can use the fixed baskets and use the maximum storage capacity of this level. .

It is noteworthy that above the compartment (8), where the freezer motor is positioned, figure 4 or 5, the storage area is totally free and ideal for using the basket displacement organizing system (6). In Figure 4A, which shows a cross-section A-A of the freezer, you can check the positioning of the baskets (6) above the compartment (8), where the freezer motor is positioned.

Figure 4B shows the top view of the freezer showing the arrangement of the baskets (6) in the freezer, maintaining an empty space for moving the baskets (6).

Figure 5 shows a freezer organizer system according to the invention, exemplified with 2 (two) movable storage levels: an upper level (9) and an intermediate level (10), as well as a fixed lower level where the engine (8). In this case the number of baskets (6) at the upper level (9) is preferably the same as the intermediate level (10). 7/7

To move the baskets, a movement area (11) must always be preserved, ie an empty space equal to or greater than the area of the cart (7) or the basket (6) on casters.

The area is always free allowing access to the baskets (6) on the different lower levels of the freezer.

In the preferred embodiment of the structures we use metallic material but may use plastic, molded or other material of equivalent performance.

Variations in structure (4), baskets (6) or trolleys (7), constructive arrangements and obvious modifications are covered by the scope of the present invention.

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Claims (10)

1. -HORIZONTAL FREEZER ORGANIZER where the products to be frozen or resins are arranged in independent baskets (6) comprising two structures (4) arranged inside the freezer, one on each side in the width direction, constituted by guide rails (1) through which the baskets (6) slide from side to side of the freezer, the guide rails (1) are fixed to the vertical bars or tie rods (2), which rest on the bottom of the freezer accommodating the frame (4) inside the freezer, having the spacers (5) fixed at the end of each side of the guide rail (1) joining the two frames. 2. - HORIZONTAL FREEZER ORGANIZER according to reiv. 1 characterized in that the vertical bars or tie rods (2) are coupled to their upper surface with a jaw-like stop (3), which rests on the upper edge of the freezer, accommodating the suspended structures inside the freezer. 3. - HORIZONTAL FREEZER ORGANIZER according to reiv. 1 characterized in that the structures are made of metallic material. 4. - HORIZONTAL FREEZER ORGANIZER according to reiv. 1 characterized in that the structure can be made of any material with metal-like strength properties. 5. - HORIZONTAL FREEZER ORGANIZER according to reiv. 1 characterized in that the structure consists of at least one guide rail (1). 6.- HORIZONTAL FREEZER ORGANIZER according to reiv. 1 characterized in that the structure consists of at least two risers or vertical bars (2). 7.- HORIZONTAL FREEZER ORGANIZER according to reiv. 1 characterized in that the baskets (6) without wheels (R) slide to one side and the other of the freezer on trolleys (7). 8.- HORIZONTAL FREEZER ORGANIZER according to reiv. 1 characterized in that the baskets (6) have castors without the use of the path (7). 9.- HORIZONTAL FREEZER ORGANIZER SYSTEM where the products to be frozen or resin are disposed within independent baskets (6) characterized in that the baskets (6) are arranged side by side in several layers or levels on the rails (1), said cesttig ^) move to one side or the other of the rails (1) occupying a predicted vanity space (11) in each layer, causing the empty space (11) to be moved successively, allowing access to any position of the lower level of the freezer, said rails (1) make up the structures (4), where the vertical bars or ties (2) are fixed, allowing the accommodation of the structure (4) inside the freezer, the Frames (4) are arranged inside the freezer, one on each side, widthwise, using the spacers (5) fixed at the end of each side of the guide rail (1) to stabilize the frame. 10.- HORIZONTAL FREEZER ORGANIZER SYSTEM according to reiv. 9 characterized in that the vertical bars or tie rods (2) have coupled to their upper surface a claw-like stop (3), which rests on the upper edge of the freezer, accommodating the suspended structures inside the freezer.