JPH0484092A - Heat retaining device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide a heat retaining device having a unique design; capable of performing a spontaneous inputting or outputting a stored substance, showing no flowing-out of cold air to an outside area and make an energy saving by a method wherein a cooling means or a heating means is installed within a heat retaining device and an outer sectional shape of the heat retaining device is substantially formed into an ellipse. CONSTITUTION:A refrigerator 1 is comprised of a freezing chamber 2 and a refrigerating chamber 3. Sectional shapes of the freezing chamber 2 and the freezing chamber 3 are circular shapes. The chambers are provided with a proper rotating axis and can be freely rotated. The freezing chamber 2 and the refrigerating chamber 3 are provided with a cooling device, respectively. A first motor 22 is pivotally mounted at a lower part of the freezing chamber 2. As the motor 22 is rotated, the entire freezing chamber 2 is rotated. In addition, a second motor 32 is pivotally mounted at a lower part of the refrigerating chamber 3 and as the motor 32 is rotated, the entire refrigerator 1 is rotated. To an outer circumferential wall of the refrigerator 1 are fixed a plurality of infra-red ray sensors 4, 4.... The infra-red ray sensors 4, 4... detect approaching of a person. The infra-red ray sensors 4, 4... are connected to a control means. The control means controls the first and second doors 21 and 31 in response to the detected signals of the infra-red ray sensors 4, 4... in such a way as the doors come to a front surface of the user.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention: "Industrial Application Field" The present invention relates to a heat-insulating warehouse in which a cooling or heating means is provided. This is related to the thermal storage.

Furthermore, the present invention relates to a heat-retaining warehouse in which the external cross-sectional shape of the heat-retaining warehouse is formed to be approximately elliptical, and in particular, the storage thickness is formed such that it can be swung or extended.

"Prior Art" Conventionally, there have been refrigerators for refrigerated storage of foods, etc., and heat storage cabinets such as heating cabinets for heating and storing canned coffee and the like.

Many of these thermal storage products focused only on the function of refrigeration or heating, and in particular, most of the refrigerators had a cubic external shape9. According to an article in the Asahi Shimbun, it is estimated that the number of elderly people suffering from dementia will exceed 1 million in about 10 years. These elderly people with dementia often caused trouble for the family members who cared for them by making noises about missing things. Furthermore, elderly people with dementia
There is also a trend of people opening the refrigerator and eating anything other than meals.

One possible measure for these elderly people with dementia is to lock the refrigerator. In fact, in the 1950s, when food was at a premium, refrigerators with locks existed. However, there have been a number of fatal accidents in which children got stuck in discarded refrigerators and were unable to get out, so refrigerators with locks are no longer sold.

According to Ministry of Health and Welfare statistics, medical expenses for the entire nation in 1986 reached 18,755.4 billion yen, and medical expenses per person reached 152,800 yen per year. Medical expenses for the elderly aged 70 and over are 5.1 trillion yen, accounting for more than a quarter of the total. Our country is
Along with economic growth, eating habits have improved, and the average life expectancy has also increased, leading to an aging society.However, as the population ages, the number of elderly people with dementia continues to increase rapidly, and these elderly people with dementia are suffering from co-occurring diseases. Not only was he worried, but he also had the problem of opening the door of the household refrigerator and eating everything. The problem of eating whatever food is in the refrigerator is a serious problem that cannot be ignored not only by elderly people with dementia but also by the families living with them.

Therefore, there was a strong desire for a refrigerator that could prevent elderly people with dementia from overeating and drinking without requiring a key.

Furthermore, current refrigerators have fallen into a rut in terms of design and fitness, and there has been a desire for a high-value-added, romantic refrigerator that will give users dreams about their dietary habits. In particular, there was a strong desire for a large thermal storage warehouse for commercial use, where the stored items would be conspicuous and would have a high advertising effect.

"Means for Solving the Problems" The present invention was devised in view of the above-mentioned problems, and is a heat-insulating refrigerator for cooling or heating the inside of the refrigerator, in which a cooling or heating means is provided within the heat-insulating thickness. is provided, and the external cross-sectional shape of the heat-retaining storage box is formed to be approximately elliptical.

Furthermore, the present invention provides a heat-insulating warehouse for cooling or heating the inside of the warehouse, and a cooling or heating means is provided in the heat-insulating warehouse, and a part or all of the heat-insulating warehouse is rotated. The present invention is characterized in that a rotating means is formed for the purpose of cooling or heating the inside of the refrigerator. It is characterized in that the external cross-sectional shape of the heat-retaining warehouse is approximately circular, and a rotating means for rotating part or all of the heat-retaining warehouse is formed.

The heat-insulating warehouse of the present invention is formed on the outer peripheral wall of the heat-insulating warehouse,
A detecting means for detecting the proximity of an object, and a rotating means for rotating part or all of the heat-retaining warehouse based on a detection signal of the detecting means, The door body may also be configured to include a control means for stopping the door body substantially in front of the object.

The present invention also provides a heat-insulating refrigerator for cooling or heating the inside of the refrigerator, in which a cooling or heating means is provided, and the cross-sectional shape of the external shape of the heat-insulating refrigerator is approximately elliptical. The storage chamber formed in the heat-insulating warehouse is configured to be able to swing freely in a substantially horizontal direction, and the upper surface of the storage chamber is provided with a storage chamber for loading and unloading items to be stored in the storage chamber. It is characterized by having an opening formed therein.

Furthermore, the present invention provides a heat-insulating refrigerator for cooling or heating the inside of the refrigerator, in which a cooling or heating means is provided within the heat-insulating thickness, and the cross-sectional shape of the external shape of the heat-insulating refrigerator is approximately elliptical. A storage chamber formed in the heat-insulating warehouse is configured to be able to be drawn out in the longitudinal direction of the cross-sectional shape of the heat-insulating warehouse,
A feature of the storage chamber is that an opening is formed in the upper surface of the storage chamber for taking in and out stored items to be stored in the storage chamber.

The present invention also provides a heat-insulating refrigerator for cooling or heating the inside of the refrigerator, in which a cooling or heating means is provided, and the external cross-sectional shape of the heat-insulating refrigerator is approximately elliptical. A storage chamber formed in the thermal insulation chamber is configured to be able to be pulled out in the short axis direction of the cross-sectional shape of the thermal insulation chamber, and the upper surface of this storage chamber is provided with a storage chamber formed in the thermal insulation chamber. It is characterized by an opening for taking in and taking out stored items.

"Function" In the present invention configured as described above, the cooling or heating means cools or warms the inside of the heat-insulating warehouse, and the cross-sectional shape of the external shape of the heat-insulating warehouse is approximately elliptical. It is formed.

Further, in the present invention, the rotating means rotates part or all of the heat-retaining warehouse. In particular, it is also possible to configure a heat-retaining warehouse having a substantially circular cross-sectional shape to be rotated.

Further, in the heat-retaining warehouse of the present invention, the detection means formed on the outer peripheral wall detects the proximity of an object, and the control means controls the rotating means based on the detection signal of the detection means. It is also possible to stop the door body in front of the object.

Further, in the present invention, the outer cross-sectional shape of the heat-retaining warehouse is formed into a substantially elliptical shape, and the storage chamber formed in the heat-retaining warehouse is configured to be swingable in a substantially horizontal direction. Stored items can be taken in and out of the storage chamber through an opening formed in the upper surface of the storage chamber.

The storage chamber formed in the heat-retaining warehouse can be drawn out in the longitudinal direction of the cross-sectional shape of the heat-retaining warehouse, and can also be drawn out in the short-axis direction.

"Example" An example of the present invention will be described based on the drawings. 1 and 2 show a refrigerator 1 of this embodiment, which is composed of a freezing compartment 2 and a refrigerating compartment 3. As shown in FIG. Both the freezing compartment 2 and the refrigerating compartment 3 have circular cross-sectional shapes, and are configured to be freely rotatable with appropriate rotation axes. The freezer compartment 2 and the refrigerator compartment 3 are provided with a cooling device (not shown) that is provided in a normal refrigerator-freezer. A first door 21 that is slidably opened and closed is formed in the freezer compartment 2, and the first door 21 is made of transparent synthetic resin.

Note that the first door 21 is not limited to being made of a transparent material, but may also be made of an opaque material.

Similarly, a sliding second door 31 is formed in the refrigerator compartment 3.

A first motor 22 is pivotally attached to the lower part of the freezer compartment 2, and the entire freezer compartment 2 rotates as the first motor 22 rotates. Note that an appropriate speed reduction device may be inserted between the first motor 22 and the freezer compartment 2.

Furthermore, a second motor 32 is pivotally attached to the lower part of the refrigerator compartment 3, and as the second motor 32 rotates, the entire refrigerator [1] rotates. That is, when the second motor 32 rotates, the refrigerator compartment 3 rotates, and as the refrigerator compartment 3 rotates, the freezer compartment 2 also rotates. An appropriate speed reduction device may also be inserted between the second motor 32 and the refrigerator compartment 3. In this embodiment, the freezer compartment 2 and the refrigerator compartment 3 are rotated by the first and second motors 22, 32, but it is also possible to configure them to be rotated manually. Further, in this embodiment, the entire refrigerator 1 is rotated by the rotation of the second motor 32, but it is possible to configure a configuration in which only the refrigerator compartment 3 is rotated by the rotation of the second motor 32. You can also do it. It is also possible to configure a configuration in which only either the freezing compartment 2 or the refrigerating compartment 3 rotates.

A disk-shaped mounting table 7 is formed in the refrigerator compartment 3, and is configured to be rotatable automatically or manually.

A plurality of infrared sensors 4.4 are installed on the outer peripheral wall of the refrigerator 1.
・is installed. This infrared sensor is 4.4・
... is for detecting the approach of a person and corresponds to a detection means.

As shown in FIG. 3, the infrared sensors 4, 4, . The control means 5, based on the detection signals of the infrared sensors 4.4...
It is determined which infrared sensor 4 has recognized the approach of the user, and the first and second doors 2 are installed at the position of the infrared sensor 4.
1.31, the first and second motors 22.32
drive. That is, the encoders 61, 62 connected to the rotation shafts of the first and second motors 22, 32 detect the rotational positions, and the position signals of the encoders 6 are fed back to the control means 5. 2 door 21.3
1 is controlled so that it is in front of the user.

Further, when the user uses the refrigerator [1 and moves away from the refrigerator 1, the infrared sensor 4 detects the user's separation, and the control means 5
It is also possible to rotate the first and second motors 22.32 so that the first and second doors 21.31 are on the back side (that is, on the wall side of the room).

Although the above embodiment is configured to drive the first and second motors 21.31 by the detection signals of the infrared sensors 4.4, it is possible to provide the refrigerator 1 with appropriate switch means. By switching this, the first
, the second door 21.31 can be moved to the back side (ie to the wall side of the room). As a result, elderly people with dementia are:
This has the effect that the second door 21.31 cannot be opened and the stored food cannot be eaten at random. Note that if the switch means is a keyboard and the encryption is performed, there is an effect that most elderly people with dementia will not be able to turn the freezer 2 and refrigerator 3.

Note that a switch means for rotating the freezer 2 and refrigerator 3 may also be provided.

In the above embodiments, the cross-sectional shape is circular, but the cross-sectional shape may be elliptical, quadrilateral, pentagonal,
It can be made into any shape such as hexagonal.

Next, as shown in FIG. 4, the cross-sectional shape of the refrigerator 1 is
It can also have an elliptical shape with a short axis. The refrigerating chambers 3.3... are formed in four stages, and each refrigerating chamber 3.3... is rotatably supported on a bearing and is configured to be able to swing in the horizontal direction. This refrigerating room 3 corresponds to a storage room, and each refrigerating room 3.3... has openings 33, 33... on the top surface for taking in and taking out stored items.
・is formed. And the refrigerator compartment 3.3... is 4
The number of stages is not limited to the number of stages, and the number of stages can be set as appropriate.

In the embodiment configured as described above, when in use, the refrigerating chamber 3 can be rotated in the horizontal direction, and stored items can be taken in and taken out from the upper openings 33, 33, . . . . In conventional refrigerators, it is difficult to visually check the stored items stored in the back of the storage room, and it is necessary to take out the stored items in the front before putting in and taking out the items stored in the back.

In contrast, in this embodiment, stored items can be taken in and out from the upper surface of the refrigerator compartment 3, so that stored items can be taken out and taken out instantly, which is not only convenient, but also prevents cold air from flowing outside. Therefore, the refrigerator 1 has the effect of being able to save energy9, and when not in use, the cross-sectional shape of the refrigerator 1 as a whole becomes an ellipse, resulting in the refrigerator 1 having an excellent design.

Next, as shown in FIG. 5, the cross-sectional shape of the refrigerator 1 is
It is also possible to form three tiers of refrigerating chambers 3, 3, .

In the embodiments described above, stored items can be taken in and out from the upper surface of the refrigerator compartment 3, so they can be taken in and out instantly, which is not only convenient, but also because cold air does not flow out to the outside. This has the effect of saving energy.

Similarly, as shown in FIG. 6, the cross-sectional shape of the refrigerator 1 is
It is also possible to form three tiers of refrigerating chambers 3, 3, .

In this embodiment configured as described above, a part or all of the refrigerator 1 is configured to rotate, so that it is possible to provide an innovative and full-sized refrigerator H1.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the cross-sectional shape of the refrigerator 1 is formed into an elliptical shape having a long axis a and a short axis a, so that the refrigerator 1 is novel in design and gives dreams and romance to the user's eating habits. It has an outstanding effect of being able to.

Further, the refrigerator 1 of this embodiment is not only a household refrigerator, but also a refrigerator 1 for home use.
It can also be used in commercial refrigerators such as department stores, supermarkets, and discount supermarkets. especially,
If the refrigerator 1 is configured as a rotating refrigerator, the products stored in the refrigerator 1 will be more visible, making it an excellent traditional advertising fl! It has an outstanding effect of demonstrating one's abilities.

In addition, although the above-mentioned example was explained using a refrigerator-freezer, it may have a heating function instead of a cooling function. That is, the present invention can be applied to a heat-retaining warehouse having a cooling or heating function.

"Effects" The present invention configured as described above is a heat-insulating warehouse for cooling or heating the inside of the warehouse, and a cooling or heating means is provided in the heat-insulating warehouse. Since the cross-sectional shape of the outer shape is approximately elliptical, it is innovative in terms of design and has the outstanding effect of adding dreams and romance to the user's eating habits.

Further, the present invention is provided with a rotating means for rotating part or all of the heat-insulating warehouse, so it is possible to provide a novel and interesting heat-insulating warehouse, and when not in use, the door of the heat-insulating warehouse can be moved. Because the food can be moved to the back side (i.e., to the wall side of the room), elderly people with dementia cannot open the door and have the outstanding effect of preventing them from eating the stored food. There is. Furthermore, if the cross-sectional shape of the heat-retaining warehouse is substantially circular, there is an effect that the space occupied does not change even if the heat-retaining warehouse rotates.

The heat-insulating warehouse of the present invention is formed on the outer peripheral wall of the heat-insulating warehouse,
A detecting means for detecting the proximity of an object, and a rotating means for rotating part or all of the heat-retaining warehouse based on a detection signal of the detecting means, Since the control means is configured to stop the door body substantially in front of the object, there is an effect that the door can be automatically stopped in front of the user.

Further, in the present invention, the external cross-sectional shape of the heat-insulating store is approximately elliptical, and the storage chamber formed in the heat-retaining store is configured to be able to swing freely in a substantially horizontal direction, and the storage material is An opening is formed on the top surface to take in and take out the stored items in the storage room, so you can instantly take out and put in the stored items, which is not only convenient, but also prevents cold air from flowing outside. Since it does not leak out, it has the outstanding effect of saving energy.

Furthermore, in the present invention, the external cross-sectional shape of the heat-insulating storage is approximately elliptical, and the storage chamber formed in the heat-insulating storage can be pulled out in the direction of the long axis or the short axis of the cross-sectional shape of the heat-insulating storage. Since the upper surface of this storage material is formed with an opening for taking in and taking out the stored items to be stored in the storage chamber, it is possible to take in and out the stored items from the upper surface of the insulating chamber. This makes it possible to instantly take in and out stored items, which is not only convenient, but also saves energy as cold air does not leak outside, and provides a novel and interesting warming cabinet. There is an effect.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

The drawings show an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the embodiment, FIG. 2 is a sectional view of the present invention, FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the configuration of the present invention, and FIG. The figure shows an embodiment in which the refrigerator compartment can be swung horizontally, and Figure 5 shows an embodiment in which the refrigerator compartment can be pulled out in the short axis direction. It is a figure which shows the Example which can be pulled out in a longitudinal direction. 1... Refrigerator 2... Freezer compartment 21... First door 22... First motor 3 ・ ・ 31 ・ 32 ・ 33 ・ 4 ・ ・ 5 ・ ・ 6 ・ ・ ・ Refrigerator room・Second door Door, second motor, opening, infrared sensor, restraint means, encoder procedure correction band (method) November 15, 1990 Patent Application No. 196697, 1990 2゜Name of Invention Warming Warehouse 3゜Correction Patent applicant address: 1726 Toyoashi, Sekishiba-cho, Kitakata-shi, Fukushima Prefecture Name: Igarashi Inbensigon Ltd. Representative: Yoshiki Igarashi 4゜ Agent Zip code: 101 (Tele) 293-6384 Kanda Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 1-5-6 Kotoichi Surugadai No. 410, ~Complete-... (8996) Patent attorney Yu Izumi -L-, Date of 5° amendment order (starting point) October 30, 1990 5° amendment Documents and drawings certifying subject agency authority (all areas) 6゜Contents of amendment

Claims (7)

[Claims] (1) A thermal storage for cooling or heating the inside of the storage,
A cooling or heating means is installed inside this thermal storage.
A heat-retaining warehouse characterized in that the outer cross-sectional shape of the heat-retaining warehouse is formed to be approximately elliptical. (2) A heat-retaining warehouse for cooling or heating the inside of the warehouse,
A cooling or heating means is installed inside this thermal storage.
A heat-retaining warehouse characterized in that a rotating means for rotating part or all of the heat-insulating warehouse is formed. (3) A heat-retaining warehouse for cooling or heating the inside of the warehouse,
A cooling or heating means is installed inside this thermal storage.
The heat-retaining warehouse is characterized in that the heat-retaining warehouse has an approximately circular cross-sectional shape, and a rotating means for rotating part or all of the heat-retaining warehouse is formed. (4) A detection means formed on the outer circumferential wall of the heat-insulating warehouse to detect the proximity of an object, and a rotating means for rotating part or all of the heat-insulating warehouse based on the detection signal of the detection means. 4. The heat-insulating warehouse according to claim 2, further comprising a control means for controlling the door body formed in the heat-insulating warehouse to stop substantially in front of the object. (5) A heat-retaining warehouse for cooling or heating the inside of the warehouse,
A cooling or heating means is provided in the heat-insulating warehouse, and the external cross-sectional shape of the heat-insulating warehouse is approximately elliptical.
A storage chamber formed in the heat-insulating warehouse is configured to be able to swing freely in a substantially horizontal direction, and an opening is formed in the upper surface of the storage chamber for taking in and out stored items to be stored in the storage chamber. A thermal storage cabinet characterized by: (6) A heat-retaining warehouse for cooling or heating the inside of the warehouse,
A cooling or heating means is provided in the heat-insulating warehouse, and the external cross-sectional shape of the heat-insulating warehouse is approximately elliptical.
A storage chamber formed in the heat-insulating warehouse is configured to be able to be drawn out in the long axis direction of the cross-sectional shape of the heat-insulating warehouse, and stored items to be stored in the storage chamber are inserted into and taken out from the upper surface of the storage chamber. A heat-retaining cabinet characterized by having an opening formed therein for storage. (7) A heat-retaining warehouse for cooling or heating the inside of the warehouse,
A cooling or heating means is provided in the heat-insulating warehouse, and the external cross-sectional shape of the heat-insulating warehouse is approximately elliptical.
A storage chamber formed in the heat-insulating warehouse is configured to be able to be drawn out in the short axis direction of the cross-sectional shape of the heat-insulating warehouse, and stored items to be stored in and out of the storage chamber are inserted into and taken out from the upper surface of the storage chamber. A heat-retaining cabinet characterized by having an opening formed therein for storage.