EP1030141A3 - Refrigerator with dispenser for cans or bottles of drinks or beverages in general - Google Patents

Refrigerator with dispenser for cans or bottles of drinks or beverages in general Download PDF

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EP1030141A3
EP1030141A3 EP00102330A EP00102330A EP1030141A3 EP 1030141 A3 EP1030141 A3 EP 1030141A3 EP 00102330 A EP00102330 A EP 00102330A EP 00102330 A EP00102330 A EP 00102330A EP 1030141 A3 EP1030141 A3 EP 1030141A3
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bottles
dispenser
refrigerator
cans
door
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French (fr)
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EP1030141B1 (en
EP1030141A2 (en
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c/o Whirlpool Europe Patent Dept. Gatti Giovanni
Luigi c/o Whirlpool Europe Patent Dept. Sessa
Lorenzo c/o Whirlpool Europe Patent Dep Anselmi
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D23/00—General constructional features
    • F25D23/02—Doors; Covers
    • F25D23/04—Doors; Covers with special compartments, e.g. butter conditioners
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47F—SPECIAL FURNITURE, FITTINGS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR SHOPS, STOREHOUSES, BARS, RESTAURANTS OR THE LIKE; PAYING COUNTERS
    • A47F1/00—Racks for dispensing merchandise; Containers for dispensing merchandise
    • A47F1/04—Racks or containers with arrangements for dispensing articles, e.g. by means of gravity or springs
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D2331/00—Details or arrangements of other cooling or freezing apparatus not provided for in other groups of this subclass
    • F25D2331/80—Type of cooled receptacles
    • F25D2331/803—Bottles
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D2331/00—Details or arrangements of other cooling or freezing apparatus not provided for in other groups of this subclass
    • F25D2331/80—Type of cooled receptacles
    • F25D2331/805—Cans
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D25/00—Charging, supporting, and discharging the articles to be cooled

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  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Thermal Sciences (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Devices For Dispensing Beverages (AREA)
  • Freezers Or Refrigerated Showcases (AREA)
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Abstract

A refrigerator (1) comprises a cabinet (2) in which at least one preservation compartment (4) is provided, and a door (3) hinged to said cabinet (2) and arranged to close said compartment (4), said door (3) comprising a door liner (5) arranged to face said compartment (4) and further comprising at least one tray (8) for supporting food and a plurality of support elements (10) for said tray (8) which enable it to be positioned at different heights on said door liner (5). In this latter there is positioned a member (11) acting as a dispenser for drink or beverage containers (12) which is open at opposing ends (at 13A and 34) and is arranged to contain drink cans or bottles (12), said member (11) lowerly comprising a shelf (33) for supporting one of said containers (12) in such a manner as to enable it to be gripped by a user.
EP20000102330 1999-02-19 2000-02-03 Refrigerator with dispenser for cans or bottles of drinks or beverages in general Expired - Lifetime EP1030141B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
IT1999MI000098 IT246537Y1 (en) 1999-02-19 1999-02-19 REFRIGERATOR WITH CANS DISPENSER OR BOTTLES OF DRINKS OR BEVERAGES IN GENERAL
ITMI990098 1999-02-19

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EP1030141A2 EP1030141A2 (en) 2000-08-23
EP1030141A3 true EP1030141A3 (en) 2002-06-12
EP1030141B1 EP1030141B1 (en) 2005-10-05

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DE (1) DE60022926T2 (en)
ES (1) ES2246758T3 (en)
IT (1) IT246537Y1 (en)

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BR0204561B1 (en) * 2002-10-18 2011-10-18 arrangement of refrigerator door accessories and refrigerator can holders.
RU2329443C2 (en) * 2003-12-15 2008-07-20 Арчелык Аноним Ширкети Refrigeration device
DE102004042567A1 (en) 2004-09-02 2006-03-09 BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH The refrigerator
KR100875427B1 (en) * 2007-07-27 2008-12-23 엘지전자 주식회사 Can receiving apparatus for refrigerator
US9400132B2 (en) 2014-04-11 2016-07-26 Electrolux Home Products, Inc. Refrigerator, insulated door mounted on an insulated cabinet of a refrigerator, and article dispenser for mounting within one or more recesses of an inner wall of a refrigerator door
DE102017205060A1 (en) 2017-03-24 2018-09-27 BSH Hausgeräte GmbH Refrigeration device with a dispensing device
US11808515B2 (en) * 2022-03-04 2023-11-07 Bsh Home Appliances Corporation Can dispenser rack for refrigerator door

Citations (4)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2826471A (en) * 1953-09-22 1958-03-11 Gen Electric Frozen fruit juice dispenser
US2959936A (en) * 1958-04-01 1960-11-15 Gen Motors Corp Refrigerating apparatus
FR2500605A1 (en) * 1981-02-24 1982-08-27 Bosch Siemens Hausgeraete Refrigerator door with moulded lining for shaped containers - uses vertical supports on inside of door with projections fitting into shaped slots in end of containers
US5071006A (en) * 1990-11-05 1991-12-10 Neace Jr Everett L Container support cartridge

Patent Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2826471A (en) * 1953-09-22 1958-03-11 Gen Electric Frozen fruit juice dispenser
US2959936A (en) * 1958-04-01 1960-11-15 Gen Motors Corp Refrigerating apparatus
FR2500605A1 (en) * 1981-02-24 1982-08-27 Bosch Siemens Hausgeraete Refrigerator door with moulded lining for shaped containers - uses vertical supports on inside of door with projections fitting into shaped slots in end of containers
US5071006A (en) * 1990-11-05 1991-12-10 Neace Jr Everett L Container support cartridge

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EP1030141B1 (en) 2005-10-05
EP1030141A2 (en) 2000-08-23
IT246537Y1 (en) 2002-04-09
DE60022926T2 (en) 2006-06-29
ITMI990098U1 (en) 2000-08-19
DE60022926D1 (en) 2006-02-16
ES2246758T3 (en) 2006-03-01
ITMI990098V0 (en) 1999-02-19

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