JPH03110366A - Food storing refrigerator - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To enable various foods to be stored at a proper temperature and at a proper humidity by a method wherein a control part is provided for changing-over and controlling a range of a reference temperature within each of first, second and third storing chambers arranged in a main body of a storing refrigerator, and at the same time a deodoring device is arranged within an air passage constituting member. CONSTITUTION:A main body 1 of a storing refrigerator is a thermal insulated box body, wherein three storing chambers 8, 9 and 10 are formed from above. A storing container 11 provided with a lid member 12 composed of moisture permeable film is arranged in the storing chamber 9, a storing container 14 having an opened upper surface is arranged in the storing chamber 10, a rotary door 15 is arranged in the storing chamber 8, and drawer-type doors 16 and 17 connected to each of the storing containers 11 and 14 are arranged in the storing chambers 9 and 10, respectively. An air blower 20 for performing a freezing cycle and a forced aeration into each of the storing chambers, a control machine 21 for controlling and changing-over a reference temperature range between its middle temperature and a freezing temperature and an operating member 26 are provided. In addition, a dry food chamber 27 having an operable or closable door 30 is provided in the storing chamber 8. A high pressure generating device 34, an ozone generating device 35, a catalyst 36 and a deodoring air blower 37 or the like are applied for construction. A deodoring cold air sucking port 32 is placed at a lower part, a deodoring cold air discharging port 32 is placed at an upper part, and a deodoring device 31 having these ports is stored in an upper right part of an air passage constituting member 28.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of Industrial Application The present invention relates to a food storage for storing food at appropriate temperature and appropriate humidity.

Conventional Technology Conventionally, it is common practice to store foods that require cooling in the refrigerator, and to store other foods in a food storage cabinet in the kitchen. There is.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention However, in the above example, the food stored in the food storage is not controlled for temperature, humidity, etc., and is kept under the temperature and humidity conditions in the kitchen. ing. In recent years, housing structures have become more airtight, making it easy for heat and humidity to build up in the kitchen, resulting in high temperature and high humidity conditions.Also, at night, the temperature and humidity can drop significantly. Oxidation and loss of vitamin C4 during food storage.

Moisture absorption, deterioration of the taste, etc. were likely to occur, and the storage conditions were not good for foods. Furthermore, high-temperature vegetables such as sweet potatoes, and tropical fruits such as bananas, pineapples, and papayas and mangos, which have recently become well-known, are particularly temperature-dependent, and cannot be stored at temperatures below 10℃ in a refrigerator. It has been difficult to find an appropriate storage location because low-temperature damage and insufficient ripening occur, and high-humidity conditions are desirable.

Furthermore, known refrigerated storage has the problem that preserved foods become too dry.

On the other hand, due to the unique characteristics of foods, it is difficult to store all kinds of foods in one place. There were also problems in that the flavor also migrated, causing mutual deterioration.

The present invention solves the above-mentioned conventional problems.
Food oxidation, loss of vitamin C, moisture absorption.

A dry food product that prevents deterioration of flavor and allows switching between a medium-temperature preservation function that preserves food at an appropriate temperature and humidity and a known refrigeration function, as well as partitioning dry goods with strong odors to prevent transfer odor. A food product that has a deodorizing device built into the air path component, consisting of a high-pressure generator, an ozone generator, a catalyst, a deodorizing blower, etc., with a deodorizing cold air inlet at the bottom and a deodorizing cold air outlet at the top. The purpose is to provide storage.

Means for Solving the Problems In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the food storage of the present invention has a heat insulating box body that is upwardly oriented. Second. forming a third storage chamber;
A storage container with a lid made of a moisture-permeable membrane is installed in the second storage chamber, a storage container with an open top is installed in the third storage chamber, and a revolving door is installed in the first storage chamber. , 2nd. The third storage chamber is provided with a pull-out field connected to the storage container. A known refrigeration cycle, a blower for forcing air into each storage compartment, and a controller for switching and controlling the standard temperature range of each storage compartment between medium temperature (approximately 10 to 18 degrees Celsius) and refrigeration (approximately 1 to 8 degrees Celsius). In addition to providing an operating member, a dry goods room with a door that can be opened and closed is provided in the first storage chamber, and is composed of a high pressure generator, an ozone generator, a catalyst, a deodorizing blower, etc., and has a deodorizing cold air suction port at the bottom. A deodorizing device with a cold air outlet disposed at the top is built into the upper right side of the air passage component.

Operation The present invention uses the above-described configuration to circulate air cooled by a cooler in each storage chamber using a blower, and to maintain the inside of each storage chamber at a medium temperature (approximately 1Q
It is possible to maintain the temperature by controlling the switching between refrigeration (about 1 to 8 degrees Celsius) and refrigeration (about 1 to 8 degrees Celsius). And compressor ○
The humidifying and dehumidifying effects of the cooler through N/○ FF operation make it possible to maintain the appropriate humidity (approximately RH 30 to 60 degrees) of dry goods. Furthermore, when stored at medium temperatures (approximately 10 to 18° C.), the temperature difference with the outside air temperature is smaller than when stored in a refrigerator, so dew condensation can be suppressed when dry goods, etc. that dislike moisture are taken out.

In addition, a dry goods room with a door that can be opened and closed is provided in the first storage room, and is composed of a high pressure generator, an ozone generator, a catalyst, a deodorizing blower, etc., and has a deodorized cold air intake port at the bottom and a deodorized cold air discharge port at the top. Since the deodorizing device is built into the upper right side of the air passage component, it separates dry goods with strong odors, efficiently deodorizes and removes the strong odors of dry goods with strong odors, and also eliminates transfer odors. It is also possible to prevent ozone leakage.

In addition, in the storage container in the second storage chamber, water vapor generated by the transpiration or respiration of the fruits and vegetables to be stored is self-controlled by a moisture permeable membrane to prevent drying.

EXAMPLE Hereinafter, an example of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. Reference numeral 1 denotes the main body of the food storage, which is composed of an outer box 2, an inner box 3, and a heat insulating material 4 filled between these two boxes 2 and 3. Reference numerals 5 and 6 denote first and second partition plates that vertically divide the front opening of the main body 1 into three parts, and the second partition plate 6 is attached below the first partition plate 5. Reference numeral 7 denotes a partition wall whose front end is connected to the first partition plate 5 to partition the interior of the main body 1 into upper and lower sections, which partitions and forms a first storage chamber 8 in the upper part; There is a second storage room 9 between
is formed. Further, a third storage chamber 1o is formed below the second partition plate 6. Reference numeral 11 denotes a storage container provided in the second storage chamber 9, which is composed of a container 12 and a lid 13 mainly composed of a moisture permeable membrane. Reference numeral 14 denotes a storage container with an open upper surface provided in the third storage chamber 1o. Next, 16 is a revolving door provided at the front opening of the first storage chamber 8, and 16.17 is a rotating door provided at the front opening of the second and third storage chambers, respectively, and the storage containers 11.14 are These are pull-out doors that are connected to each other.

1 is a compressor installed at the bottom of the main body 1, 19 is a cooler housed in the back of the first storage chamber 8, and a condenser and a pressure reducer (none of which are shown) are added. refrigeration cycle. 20 is a blower for forcing the air cooled by the cooler 19 into the first, second and third storage chambers 8, 9 and 10; 21 is a blower for forcing the air cooled by the cooler 19;
A temperature sensing part is provided on the leeward side of the compressor 18 and the blower 20 to control the operation of the compressor 18 and the blower 20 at medium temperature (approximately 1° to
This is a controller (hereinafter referred to as a thermostat) that switches between 18°C) and refrigeration (approximately 1 to 8°C).

Further, 22 is a discharge air passage leading into the first storage chamber 8;
3 is a discharge air passage leading into the second storage chamber 9 and the third storage chamber 10; 24 is a return air passage provided at the bottom rear surface of the first storage chamber 8 and leading to the cooler 19; Reference numeral 25 denotes a return air passage that passes through the partition wall γ and leads from the second and third storage chambers 9, 1o to the cooler 19. Reference numerals 2 and 6 are operating members (hereinafter referred to as thermo dials) for switching the thermostat 21 between medium temperature (approximately 10 to 18 degrees Celsius) and refrigeration (approximately 1 to 8 degrees Celsius).

Reference numeral 27 denotes a dry goods chamber provided in the upper part of the first storage chamber 8, and has a substantially sealed structure consisting of the inner box 3, the air passage forming member 28, the dry goods side 29, and the dry goods group 30 that can be opened and closed.

Reference numeral 31 denotes a deodorizing device, which is located on the right side of the upper part of the air passage forming member 28 located at the rear of the dry goods room 27 in which a door 3o that can be opened and closed is provided in the first storage room 8 so as not to obstruct the structure of the discharge air passage 22. Built-in. The deodorizing device 31 has a deodorized cold air suction port 32 from the dry matter chamber 27 and a deodorized cold air discharge port 3 to the dry matter chamber 27.
3, a high pressure generator 34, an ozone generator 35, a catalyst 36, and a deodorizing blower 37. Fan 38. The deodorizing cold air discharge ports 33 are arranged to communicate with each other in order to allow convection.

The high voltage generator 34 and the ozone generator 36 are connected in parallel to a power source through a relay 39, respectively. Deodorizing blower 37
Similarly to the high-pressure generator 34 and the ozone generator 36, these are connected in parallel to the power source via a relay 39. When the power is turned on, the excitation coil of the relay 39 is energized to close the contacts. 40 is a driver circuit configured to send a signal to turn the relay 39 on and off. The deodorizing device 31 is provided with an air passage partition wall 41.

In this configuration, the air cooled by the cooler 19 is circulated by the blower 2o, cools the first storage chamber 8 through the discharge air passage 22, is returned to the cooler 19 through the return air passage 24, and is returned to the cooler 19 through the return air passage 24. 23 through the second storage chamber 9. The third storage chamber 1o is cooled and returned to the cooler 1 through the air passage 25.
Returned to 9.

On the other hand, by setting the thermostat 21 to medium temperature using the thermo dial 26, the compressor 18. Air blower 20 ○N/○FF
controlled, first. Second. The inside of each of the third storage chambers 8, 9, and 10 is maintained at a medium temperature (approximately 10 to 18 degrees Celsius), and the compressor 18 is turned on/off to provide humidifying and dehumidifying effects of the cooler 19. Appropriate humidity (approximately RH30-60%)
) will be maintained.

Therefore, stored foods are not exposed to high temperature conditions,
It suppresses oxidation, loss of vitamin C, and deterioration of flavor, making it possible to preserve fruits and vegetables for long periods of time.On the other hand, it is not desirable in terms of ripening, since low-temperature conditions such as refrigeration cause low-temperature damage, and moreover, it is useful for fruits and vegetables that require high humidity conditions. Storage container 11 of storage room 9 of 2
By storing the stored items in a container, water vapor generated due to transpiration or respiration of the stored items is controlled by the lid 13 made of a moisture-permeable membrane to maintain a high humidity condition, so that good preservation can be achieved. On the other hand, the first storage room 8. Since the inside of the third storage chamber 10 is maintained under dry conditions, the stored food is oxidized.

It has the effect of preventing moisture absorption and deterioration of flavor, and also prevents the transfer odor caused by moisture transfer, so it is possible to store a variety of foods in the same place.

Furthermore, unlike low-temperature storage, when refrigerated at 10° C. or lower, the difference in temperature from the outside air is small, so condensation on the food is suppressed when the stored food is taken out or when the door is opened and closed, so the food does not spoil.

Furthermore, food that requires drying is stored in the first storage chamber 8 on the upper shelf, but since most of the foods are light in weight, the user's convenience is not affected even if the food is in the upper shelf, and the revolving door s15 allows food to be stored in the first storage chamber 8. It is convenient for storing and taking out.

The dry goods compartment 27 provided in the upper part of the first storage chamber 8 has a substantially sealed structure consisting of the inner box 3, the air passage component 28, the dry goods shelf 29, and the dry goods door 3Q that can be opened and closed, so it has a strong odor. Dry goods can be stored in sections, and a deodorizing device 31 is installed in a discharge air passage 22 on the upper right side of a style component 28 located at the rear of a dry goods room 27 that is provided with a door 30 that can be opened and closed in the first storage room 8. Since it is built in so as not to interfere with the structure of the deodorizing cold air suction port 32, the effective internal volume will not be reduced.
High pressure generator 34, ozone generator 35, catalyst 36, and deodorizing blower 37. Fan 38. The deodorized cold air outlet 33 is connected in order to allow convection, and the relay 39 is connected at the same time as the power is turned on.
The excitation coil is energized to close the contact and the high voltage generator 3
4, the ozone generator 35, and the deodorizing blower 37 are energized, so when the temperature is set to medium, the ozone deodorizing effect efficiently deodorizes and removes strong odors from dry goods in the dry goods compartment 27, and at the same time removes the odors of dry goods from other storage areas. By using the dry goods chamber 27 as a storage room for pickles, etc. when the refrigerator is set, the smell of pickles, etc. can be efficiently deodorized and removed. It is possible to prevent odor from being transferred to other stored items. Since the ozone generator 35 is still disposed above the catalyst 36 and the air passage partition wall 41 of the deodorizing device 31 is raised higher than the upper end of the ozone generator 35, ozone is not generated in the storage chamber.
It is possible to prevent this from happening.

In addition, many of the high-temperature vegetables and tropical fruits stored in the second storage chamber 9 in the middle tier, and the drinks and seasonings stored in the third storage chamber 10 in the lower tier, are relatively heavy foods. The storage room is located in a low position in the middle and lower levels, and the door is a pull-out type.
6.17, this also does not impair usability for the user.

On the other hand, by setting the thermostat 21 to refrigeration using the thermo dial 26, the compressor 18. Turn on blower 2o/○FF
controlled, first. Second. The inside of each of the third storage compartments 8, 9, and 10 is kept refrigerated (approximately 1 to 8°C), and the compressor 18
The humidity is maintained at an appropriate level (approximately 30 to 50 degrees RH) by the humidifying and dehumidifying effects of the cooler 19 through ON/FF operation.

Therefore, it prevents over-drying in the known refrigerated storage, and
Second. Food preservation in each of the third storage compartments 8, 9, 10 is improved.

Effects of the Invention As is clear from the above explanation, according to the present invention, the following effects can be obtained.

When setting the medium temperature, (1) By maintaining the temperature in each storage room at approximately 10 to 1.8 degrees Celsius, oxidation, loss of vitamin C, deterioration of flavor, etc. promoted by high temperature conditions are reduced. Food can be stored in good condition for a long period of time, and the temperature difference with the outside temperature is small, so condensation and moisture absorption on the food is suppressed when taking the food out or opening/closing the door.

)) The humidity in the first and third storage chambers is approximately RH30-5.
By maintaining the dry condition at 0%, food oxidation,
Moisture absorption and flavor deterioration can be prevented.

(3) By maintaining dry conditions in the first and third storage chambers, odors from food transfer to each other are reduced, and various foods can be stored in the same place, making inventory management easier. .

(4) Even for high-temperature vegetables, tropical vegetables, and fruits that cause cooling problems and insufficient ripening when stored in the vegetable compartment of a conventional refrigerator, the second storage compartment is kept at 10 to 18°C, which causes high humidity due to the moisture-permeable membrane. Good storage can be achieved by maintaining the

(5) Light foods that require drying are stored in the upper shelf with a single revolving door, and other heavy items such as fruits and vegetables, drinks, and food preparations are stored in the middle and lower tiers with a pull-out door, making it easier for users to 2 (6) The inner box of the dry goods chamber, the air passage component, the dry goods shelf, and the dry goods shelf that can be opened and closed are installed in the upper part of the first storage chamber. The deodorizing device, which consists of a high-pressure generator, two ozone generators, a catalyst, a deodorizing blower, etc., is located on the upper right side of the air passage component, so it does not cause odors when the temperature is set to medium. It is possible to store dry goods with a strong odor in the storage compartment, and it is possible to deodorize and remove the strong odor of dry goods, and at the same time prevent the odor of dry goods from being transferred to other stored items. This can prevent the product from decreasing.

Also, is the oscillator generator placed above the catalyst and the partition wall between the air passages of the deodorizing device raised higher than the top of the ozone generator? Therefore, it is possible to prevent ozone from leaking into the storage room. In addition, when setting the refrigeration setting, the temperature inside each storage room can be maintained at about 1 to 8 degrees Celsius, and the humidity inside each storage room can be maintained at about 30 to 50 degrees RH. RH5~1
Prevents overdrying by 66% and improves food preservation1
The dry goods room can also be used as a storage room for pickles, etc.).

By using it, it is possible to deodorize and remove the odors of pickles, etc., and also prevent the odors of pickles from being transferred to other stored items.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Figure 1 is a sectional view of a food storage warehouse showing an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 is a front view of the food storage cabinet shown in Figure 1; Figure 3 is a detailed sectional view of the part where the deodorizing device is installed; Fourth
Figure 3 is a front internal view of the deodorizing device, and Figure 6 is an electrical circuit diagram. 1...Storage body, 2 Yamakawa outer box, 3...
・Inner box, 4... Insulation material, 5... First partition plate, 6... Second partition plate, A... Partition wall, 8... ...First storage room, 9...Second storage room, 10, River...Third storage room, 11...
Storage container, 13...Lid made of a moisture permeable membrane, 14
...Storage container, 15...Rotating door, 1
6.17...Pull-out door, 1st...Compressor, 19...Cooler, 20...Blower, 21... Thermostat (control means), 26
...Thermo dial (operation member), 27...
... Dry goods room, 28 ... Air channel groove forming member, 29.
...Dry goods shelf, 30...Dry goods door, 34...
...High pressure generator, 35...Ozone generator, 36...Catalyst, 3...Deodorizing blower,
31. River: Deodorizing device, 32: Deodorizing cold air inlet, 33: Deodorizing cold air outlet.

Claims (1)

[Claims] A storage main body that is made up of an outer box, an inner box, and a heat insulating material filled between the outer box and the inner box, and has an open front, and a first partition that divides the opening of the storage main body into three vertically. a second partition plate provided below the first partition plate; a partition wall that is connected to the first partition plate and partitions the inside of the storage chamber vertically; and a partition above the partition wall. a second storage chamber formed below the partition wall and above the second partition plate; and a third storage chamber formed below the second partition plate. a storage chamber, a storage container with a substantially airtight structure provided in the second storage chamber and having a lid made of a moisture permeable membrane on the top surface, and a storage container with an open top surface provided in the third storage chamber; A revolving door provided at the front opening of the first storage chamber, a pull-out door provided at the front openings of the second and third storage chambers and connected to the storage container, a compressor, and a condenser. a refrigeration cycle consisting of a container, a pressure reducer, a cooler, etc., a blower for forcing air cooled by the cooler into each of the first, second, and third storage chambers;
, set the standard temperature range in each third storage chamber to medium temperature (approximately 10 to 1
8°C) and refrigeration (approximately 1 to 8°C) and an operating member, a dry goods room with a door that can be opened and closed is provided in the first storage room, and a high pressure generator and A food storage facility that incorporates a deodorizing device in an air path component, which is composed of an ozone generator, a catalyst, a deodorizing blower, etc., and has a deodorized cold air inlet at the bottom and a deodorized cold air outlet at the top.