LU100800A1

LU100800A1 - Medical cooling device

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Publication number: LU100800A1
Application number: LU100800A
Authority: LU
Inventors: Alan Rushing; Arnaud Legros
Original assignee: B Medical Systems Sarl
Priority date: 2017-05-12
Filing date: 2018-05-04
Publication date: 2018-11-27
Also published as: LU100800B1

Abstract

A medical cooling device 1 comprises a housing with a frame 3, the housing defining a cooling space 7 for storing medical products therein, a door 5 being pivotably attached to the housing, a ventilation means for ventilating the cooling space 7 with ambient air, and a moveable handle 17 operatively coupled to a locking device 37, wherein the locking device 37 is configured to lock the door 5 in a closed position. The locking device 37 comprises a locking member which is moveable between a locking position and an open position. Furthermore, the locking device 37 comprises a sealing means. The medical cooling device 1 is further configured in such a way, that the ventilation means is sealed by the sealing means when the locking member is in the locking position and moving the handle 17 causes the locking member to move in a direction away from the door 5 into the open position, so that the door 5 is unlocked and the ventilation means is unsealed.

Description

MEDICAL COOLING DEVICE

[0001] The present invention refers to a medical cooling device.

[0002] Medical cooling devices are well known in the state of the art. Conventionally, medical cooling devices comprise a housing with a frame. The housing defines a cooling space for storing medical products therein. The medical cooling devices further comprises a door being pivotably attached to the housing and ventilation means for ventilating the cooling space with ambient air. Besides, medical cooling devices often comprise a movable handle operatively connected to a locking device, wherein the locking device is configured to lock the door in a closed position.

[0003] The ventilation means is provided to enable pressure equalization between the cooling space and the environment of the medical cooling device when the door is closed. Due to cooling of the cooling space, the pressure in the cooling space drops, which results in a pressure difference pulling the door towards the housing. By providing the ventilation means, it is possible to minimize this pressure difference between the cooling space and the ambient atmosphere such that the door of the cooling device can be opened easily without being hindered by a counteracting pressure difference.

[0004] In general, the ventilation means is configured to ensure pressure equalization between the cooling space and the environment of the medical cooling device by, for example, providing a permanently opened ventilation channel which allows air exchange with the environment of the medical cooling device. This configuration, however, has the drawback that not only a pressure equalization is achieved but, at least over some period of time, also a temperature equalization as the inlet air has the environment temperature. Furthermore, the above described configuration shows another drawback, that humidity is allowed to enter the device and thus creates frost inside the cooling device. This frost serves as an isolating layer interfering with the cooling of the cooling space and needs to be removed frequently by the user. Accordingly, in the medical cooling devices known from the state of the art the cooling of the cooling space is handicapped considerably, which is why much more time and/or more cooling power is needed to achieve a predetermined temperature in the cooling space or at the worst the achievable minimum temperature within the cooling space is limited to a value above the desired temperature.

[0005] Based on these drawbacks, the problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a medical cooling device in which the opening of the door of the medical cooling device is facilitated without showing the above described negative effects of such a facilitated opening on the cooling behaviour and on the comfort for the user of the medical cooling device.

[0006] This problem is solved by the medical cooling device according to claim 1. The dependent claims describe advantageous or preferred embodiments.

[0007] According to the present invention, the medical cooling device is characterized in that the provided locking device comprises a locking member and a sealing means, wherein the locking member is movable between a locking position and an open position. At the same time, the medical cooling device is configured such that the ventilation means is sealed by the sealing means of the locking device when the locking member is in the locking position. Furthermore, the medical cooling device is configured such that moving the handle causes the locking member to move in a direction away from the door into the open position such that the door is unlocked and the ventilation means is unsealed.

[0008] The advantage of this explicit configuration is that the locking member, ' which ensures an adequate closing of the door, is coupled operatively together with the sealing means to the movable handle of the medical cooling device. When the handle is operated to unlock the door intending to open the door, the sealing means is operated to unseal the ventilation means and, thus, to allow pressure equalization between the cooling space and the environment of the medical cooling device to facilitate opening of the door of the medical cooling device. Consequently, when it is intended to open the door, air exchange and, thus, a pressure equalization of the cooling space with the environment of the medical cooling device is enabled such that opening the door is facilitated. Furthermore, when the door is closed and the handle is not operated to unlock the door, and, thus, when the locking member is in the locking position, the ventilation means is sealed by the sealing means such that no air exchange and thus no temperature equalization between the cooling space and the environment of the medical cooling device occurs. Consequently, when the door is closed and the locking member is in the locking position, the cooling space of the medical cooling device is completely sealed against the ambient air and thus, the cooling of the cooling space is not interfered with by air exchange with the environment of the medical cooling device.

[0009] Advantageously, the ventilation means comprises a ventilation channel intersecting the door and connecting the cooling space with the ambient air, wherein the sealing means seals the ventilation channel when the locking member is in the locking position. This explicit configuration is very easy to implement and thuis cost effective and less error prone. Preferably, the ventilation means comprises a single ventilation channel. The cross-sectional area of the ventilation channel, or cross-sectional area of the portion of the ventilation channel having the smallest cross-sectional area where the cross-sectional area is not constant, may provide a restriction on the flow of ambient air entering the cooling space. This cross-sectional area may be 2 0.15cm2, 2 0.2cm2, 2 0.25cm2, 2 0.3cm2, 2 0.35cm2, 2 0.4cm2, 2 0.5cm2 or 2 0.7cm2 and/or s 8cm2, s 4cm2, s 3cm2 or s 2cm2; this cross-sectional are may be provided by a ventilation channel or a portion of a ventilation channel having a substantially circular cross section, notable having a diameter which is 2 5mm, 2 6mm, 2 7mm, 2 8mm, 2 9mm or 2 10mm and/or s 30mm, i 25mm, i 20mm or < 15mm.

[0010] Advantageously, it is very beneficially when the sealing means comprises a rod member and a sealing plug sealing the ventilation channel when the locking member is in the locking position and wherein the rod member rotatably couples the sealing plug to the locking member. This configuration is very easy to implement and, thus, advantageously shows a very low error rate due to its simple structure.

[0011] Advantageously, the sealing plug is linearly guided in the ventilation channel. Therefore, undesirable tilting of the provided elements, which could result in a blocking of the movement of the operative elements of the medical cooling device, can be avoided.

[0012] Advantageously, the locking device comprises a base member disposed on the door having a first pivot axle and a second pivot axle. Besides, the locking member comprises a first moveable member having a third pivot axle being coupled to the first pivot axle by at least one first arm and a fourth pivot axle being coupled to the second pivot axle by at least one second arm. Finally, the first arm is coupled to the handle such that pivoting the handle results in moving the first movable member relative to the door.

This configuration has the advantage that the locking device can be provided on the door of the medical cooling device such that it can be operated by the handle which facilitates operating the locking device and opening the door.

[0013] Advantageously, the handle is rotatably mounted to the base member via a handle pivot axis and the at least one first arm is eccentrically coupled to - the handle via a fifth pivot axle. Thus, it is possible to open the door immediately after unlocking the door by pulling the handle. Hence, it is not necessary for the user to change his grip while unlocking and opening the door to, for example, an additionally provided knob. Both effects are achieved by a single movement of the handle by the user.

[0014] Advantageously, the sealing means is ' coupled to the first movable member. Thus, it is guaranteed that the sealing means is operated when the handle is operated and, thus, that the aerating of the cooling space is enabled when the handle is operated by the user to unlock and open the door.

[0015] Advantageously, the locking device comprises a latch member moving together with the first movable member and the frame comprises a corresponding engagement structure. The medical cooling device is configured such that the latch member is in engagement with the engagement structure when the locking member is in the locked position such that the door is locked. Furthermore, the latch member is disengaged from the engagement structure when the locking member is in the open position. This configuration represents an easy but effective way of providing a locking device, which is capable of locking and unlocking the door from the frame of the housing of the medical cooling device.

[0016] Advantageously, the locking member comprisses a second moveable member having a sixth pivot axle, wherein the second movable member is coupled to the first pivot axle by at least one third arm and a seventh pivot axle is coupled to the second pivot axle by the second arm. Furthermore, the latch ' member is disposed on the second moveable member. This explicit configuration ensures an operative coupling of the latch member with the handle such that operating the handle results in a movement of the latch member in a direction pointing away from the housing or to the housing and, thus, locking or unlocking of the door from the frame of the housing of the cooling device.

[0017] Advantageously, the at least one first arm and/or the at least one second arm are L-shaped. This explicit configuration allows to save space when implementing the described locking member and, thus, to save material and costs of such a locking device and, accordingly, of the entire medical cooling device.

[0018] Advantageously, the locking device comprisses a blocking means configured ' to block movement of the locking member. By providing the blocking means, it is possible to enable or disable operating the locking member and thus to ensure that no unintentional operation of the handle can result in unlocking and potentially even opening the door of the medical cooling device. Thus, the blocking means provides more control of the locking device and thus an enhanced security and operability of the corresponding medical cooling device.

[0019] Advantageously, the blocking means comprisses a solenoid and a blocking arm being movable by the solenoid so as to selectively engage a portion of the locking member and/or the handle. This configuration ofers the possibility to block and ' to release the locking member electromechanically, for example, via an electromechanical operating system or, advantageously, via an electromechanical key with a specific electromechanical signature. The operating system may be controlled wirelessly or by wire connection.

[0020] Advantageously, the medical cooling device further comprises an input means configured to operate the blocking means. Thus, it is not necessary to provide an external input means for operating the blocking means which facilitates producing and operating the medical cooling device. The operating system can be controlled by input means connected by wire or wirelessly to the operating system.

[0021] Advantageously, the input means is a display disposed on the door, wherein the display preferably is a touch display. Providing the input means in the form of a display on the door ensures an easy access to the input means and offers, in addition, the possibility to display up-to-date information regarding the medical cooling device to a user who, for example, intends to open the medical cooling device. Such up-to-date information may be selected from, for example, internal temperature, information about the stored content of the medical cooling device, the storage time, energy consumption or combinations thereof.

[0022] Advantageously, the handle has a curved shape towards the door. This configuration facilitates operating of the handle with the hand diagonally opposite the handle seen from the user and thus facilitates unlocking and opening the door of the cooling device with one continuous movement of the user's hand.

[0023] The cooling space may have a volume which is £50 litres, £100 litres, £200 litres, £300 litres, £400 litres, £500 litres, £600 litres, £700 litres or £800 litres and/or 21500 litres, 21300 litres, 21200 litres or 21000 litres. The cooling space may be selected from a cooling space having a volume which is: £50 litres and 2100 litres; £100 litres and 2200 litres; £200 litres and 2300 litres; £300 litres and 2400 litres; £400 litres and 2500 litres; £500 litres and 2600 litres; £600 litres and 2700 litres; £700 litres and 2800 litres; £800 litres and 2900 litres; £900 litres and 21000 litres; £1000 litres and 21500 litres. The medical cooling device may have an operating temperature of the cooling space which is selected from a temperature which is: in the range -90 °C to -15°C, notably -86°C to -20°C, particularly with a temperature variation around the operating temperature which is no more than ±5°C; -45°C to -15°C, notably -41°C to -20°C, particularly with a temperature variation around the operating temperature which is no more than ±5°C; 1OC to 7°C, notably 2° to 6 °C or 3°C to 7°C , particularly with a temperature variation around the operating temperature which is no more than ±3°C, ±2°C or ±1.5°C; [0024] An advantageous embodiment of a medical cooling device according to the present invention is described below with reference to the figures of which:

Fig. 1A illustraties schematically a partial view of a medical cooling device focused on the operative elements with respect to the locking device of the medical cooling device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention in the locked mode;

Fig. 1B illustrates schematically an enlarged section of the medical cooling section shown in Fig. 1A; and Fig. 2 illustrates schematically the partial view of the medical cooling device shown in Fig. 1 in the unlocked mode.

[0025] According to an advantageous embodiment of the present invention illustrated in Figs. 1 A, 1B and 2, the medical cooling device 1 comprises a housing with a frame 3 and a door 5. The door 5 is pivotally attached to the housing (not illustrated). The housing and the door 5 define a cooling space 7 for storing medical products therein under specific cooling conditions applicable to the storage of medical products. The medical cooling device 1 comprising cooling means (not illustrated) for cooling the cooling space 7. Within the door 5, a ventilation means comprising a ventilation channel 9 is provided. The ventilation channel 9 connects the cooling space 7 to the environment of the cooling device 1. In the operation state, illustrated in Figs. 1A and 1B, which corresponds to a locked mode or status of the medical cooling device 1, the ventilation channel 9 is blocked with a sealing plug 11 of a ' sealing means. At the same time, a latch member 25 of a locking member is engaged with an engagement structure 27 provided at the frame 3 of the housing. In the illustrated embodiment the engagement structure 27 is formed as a pin, provided at the outer surface of the frame 3. The pin provides a hook-like head section engaging a corresponding opening of the latch member 25. As the ventilation channel 9 is blocked with a sealing plug 11, no air exchange between the cooling space 7 and the environment of the medical cooling device 1 can occur in this operation mode. At the same time, the door 5 is locked to the frame 3 of the housing of the cooling device 1.

[0026] The sealing plug 11 is pivotably coupled to a rod member 13. The rod member 13 is coupled via a third pivot axle III to a first arm 15. The first arm 15 is coupled via a fifth pivot axle V to a handle 17. The handle 17 is pivotally attached via a handle pivot axle H to a base member 19. The base member 19 is fixed to the door 5. The first arm 15 is fixed via a first pivot axle I to the base member 19. To the first pivot axle I, in addition, a third arm 23 is coupled. The third arm 23, in addition, is coupled to a second movable member 26 via a sixth pivot axle VI. The second movable member 26 comprises a latch member 25. The latch member 25 is configured to engage the engagement structure 27 in form of the pin. The latch member 25 is coupled via a seventh . pivot axle VII to a second arm 29. The second arm 29 is fixed via a second pivot axle II to the base member 19. Moreover, the second arm 29 is coupled via a fourth pivot axle IV to a first movable member 31. The first movable member 31 is in addition coupled to the third pivot axle III. This complex structure of the plurality of pivots axles I to VII and H as well as plurality of arms and plurality of members guarantees an appropriate operative coupling of the handle 17 with the sealing plug 11 and the latch member 25. By this specific structure and the configuration of the ventilation channel 9, the rod member 13 and sealing plug 11 are forced into movement A when the handle is operated by the user, thus, moving the sealing plug 11 between a sealed position, shown in Figs. 1A and 1B, and an open position, shown in Fig. 2. Here the various axles I to VII and H are formed as hinges. The fünctionality of this configuration will be described later on with respect to Fig. 2 in comparison to Fig. 1.

[0027] Furthermore, the illustrated medical cooling device 1 . comprises blocking means 42. The blocking means comprises a solenoid 33 and a blocking arm 35. The blocking means 42 is configured to enable blocking of the movement of the locking member 37 constituted by the various axles I to VII and H as well as arms 15, 23, 29 and movable members 26, 31, described above. This mechanical blocking is achieved by operating the solenoid 33 for moving the blocking arm 35 in a position for mechanically blocking the movement of, for example and as illustrated, the first movable member 31 in its movement, as shown in Figs. 1A and 1B. Thus, the movement of the locking device 37 may be blocked so that the door 5 cannot be opened by the user. The solenoid 33 is electromechanically driven and, thus, controlled by a control unit (not illustrated). The control unit is operatively coupled to a touch display 39. By operating the touch display the user may, thus, lock or unlock the locking mechanism 37 in order to lock or open the door 5. The lock or unlock function and, thus, the opening of the door 5, can be secured by a code, key or the like so that unauthorized access is prevented.

[0028] In the operation mode, as illustrated in Figs. 1A and 1B, the handle 17 is in the closed position. In this closed position, the sealing plug 11 blocks the ventilation channel 9. At the same time, the latch member 25 is engaged with the engagement structure 27 in the form of the pin. Accordingly, no exchange and thus pressure equalization or temperature alignment between the cooling space and the environment of the medical cooling device 1 can occur, which is why the door 5 is pressed towards sealing members 41 attached to the frame 3. By engaging the engagement structure 27 in the form of the pin the latch member 25 is forced to stay in its present position. The door 5 cannot be opened, but is locked.

[0029] Thus, a cooling process of the cooling space 7 is not interfered with by a counter acting air exchange between the cooling space 7 and the environment of the medical cooling device 1 so that the cooling process of the cooling space 7 and the overall cooling performance of the medical cooling device 1 is optimized. Furthermore, the pressure difference between the cooling space 7 and the environment of the medical cooling device 1 and the latch member 25 being engaged with the engagement structure 27 ensures that the door 5 cannot open of itss own volition. In addition, the blocking means 42 being in the blocking mode ensures that even if the handle 17 would be operated unintentionally, the latch member 25 is not disengaged from the engagement structure 27 and the sealing plug 11 is not extracted from the ventilation channel 9. Accordingly, not even an unintentional operation of the handle 17 can result in opening the door 5.

[0030] Starting from this configuration illustrated in Figs. 1A and 1B, if it is intended to open the door (5), this can be achieved as it will be explained with reference to Fig. 2.

[0031] To open the door 5, firstly the blocking means 42 has to be disarmed by operating the touch display 39. When the touch display 39 is operated appropriately, the solenoid 33 is operated such that the engagement between the blocking arm 35 and the first moveable member 31 is released. Then, the handle 17 can be operated to cause the first arm 15 to rotate around the first pivot axle I. By that, via the resulting movement of the third pivot axle III, the rod member 13 is moved in such a way, that the sealing plug 11 is pulled out from the ventilation channel 9. Now, the ventilation channel 9 is released and air exchange between the cooling space 7 and the environment surrounding the medical cooling device 1 can occur such that pressure equalization between the cooling space 7 and the environment of the medical cooling device 1 is achieved. Besides, also the first moveable member 31 is moved with the third pivot axle III, which results via the forth pivot axle IV in a rotational movement of the second arm 29 around the second pivot axle II. As second movable member 26 and, thus, the latch member 25 is coupled to the second arm 29 via the seventh pivot axle VII, the latch member 25 moves in such a way, that the latch member 25 is disengaged from the engagement structure 27. At the same time, the third arm 32 being coupled via the sixth pivot axle VI to the latch member 25 ensures that operating of the handle 17 results in the latch member 25 being actually disengaged from the engagement structure 27 and not the latch member 25 just being rotated about the engagement structure 27.

[0032] Finally, by doing so, the door 5 is unlocked from the frame 3 of the housing and a pressure equalization between the cooling space 7 and the environment of the medical cooling device 1 has been carried out, which, in particular, is indicated in Fig. 2 by the relaxed sealing members 41. Thus, the door 5 can be opened easily without the necessity to overcome the counter acting force resulting from a pressure difference between the cooling space 7 and the environment of the medical cooling device 1.

[0033] Finally, it should be noted that not all structural elements illustrated in Figs. 1 A, 1B and 2 are required to obtain a medical cooling device 1 according to the present invention. However, the illustrated structure is particularly advantageous. Alternatively, for example all the illustrated elements may be provided partially or in entirety at or within the frame of the housing of the medical cooling device. Furthermore, alternative elements providing the same functions as the illustrated elements may be used.

LIST OF REFERENCE SIGNS 1: medical cooling device 3: frame (housing) 5: door 7: cooling space 9: ventilation channel (ventilation means) 11: sealing plug (sealing means) 13: rod member 15: first arm 17: handle 19: base member 23: third arm 25: latch member (locking member) 26: second movable member 27: engagement structure 29: second arm 31: first movable member 33: solenoid 35: blocking arm 37: locking device 39: touch display (input means) 41: sealing member 42: blocking means H: handle pivot pin I: first pivot axle II: second pivot axle III: third pivot axle IV: fourth pivot axle V: fifth pivot axle VI: sixth pivot axle VII: seventh pivot axle

Claims

1. Appareil de refroidissement médical (1) ayant un corps avec un cadre (3), le corps définissant un espace de refroidissement (7) pour y entreposer des produits médicaux, une porte (5) fixée à pivotement au corps, un moyen de ventilation pour ventiler l'espace de refroidissement (7) avec l'air ambiant, et une poignée mobile (17) raccordée opérationnellement à un dispositif de verrouillage (37), le dispositif de verrouillage (37) étant configuré pour verrouiller la porte (5) en position fermée; caractérisé en ce que le dispositif de verrouillage (37) comprend un élément de verrouillage mobile entre une position de verrouillage et une position ouverte, et un moyen d'étanchéité; dans lequel le moyen de ventilation étant étanchéisé par le moyen d'étanchéité quand l'élément de verrouillage est dans la position de verrouillage; et dans lequel le déplacement de la poignée (17) fait que l'élément de verrouillage se déplace dans une direction à l'opposé de la porte (5) dans la position ouverte, de sorte que la porte (5) est déverrouillée et le moyen de ventilation est désétanchéisé.A medical cooling apparatus (1) having a body with a frame (3), the body defining a cooling space (7) for storing medical products therein, a door (5) pivotally attached to the body, a means for ventilation for ventilating the cooling space (7) with the ambient air, and a movable handle (17) operatively connected to a locking device (37), the locking device (37) being configured to lock the door (5). ) in the closed position; characterized in that the locking device (37) comprises a locking element movable between a locking position and an open position, and a sealing means; wherein the venting means being sealed by the sealing means when the locking member is in the locking position; and wherein the movement of the handle (17) causes the locking member to move in a direction opposite to the door (5) in the open position, so that the door (5) is unlocked and the Ventilation means is de-sealed.

2. Appareil de refroidissement médical (1) selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le moyen de ventilation comprend un canal de ventilation (9) croisant la porte (5) et raccordant l'espace de refroidissement (7) à l'air ambiant; dans lequel le moyen d'étanchéité étanchéisé le canal de ventilation (9) quand l'élément de verrouillage est en position de verrouillage.Medical cooling apparatus (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the ventilation means comprises a ventilation channel (9) crossing the door (5) and connecting the cooling space (7) to the air ambient; wherein the sealing means sealing the ventilation channel (9) when the locking member is in the locking position.

3. Appareil de refroidissement médical (1) selon la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que le moyen d'étanchéité comprend un élément en tige (13) et un bouchon d'étanchéité (11) étanchéisant le canal de ventilation (9) quand l'élément de verrouillage est en position de verrouillage; dans lequel l'élément en tige (13) couple à rotation le bouchon d'étanchéité (11) à l'élément de verrouillage.Medical cooling apparatus (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that the sealing means comprises a rod element (13) and a sealing plug (11) sealing the ventilation channel (9) when the locking member is in the locking position; wherein the rod member (13) rotates the sealing plug (11) to the locking member.

4. Appareil de refroidissement médical (1) selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce que le bouchon d'étanchéité (11) est linéairement guidé dans le canal de ventilation (9).4. Medical cooling apparatus (1) according to claim 3, characterized in that the sealing plug (11) is linearly guided in the ventilation channel (9).

5. Appareil de refroidissement médical (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le dispositif de verrouillage (37) comprend un élément de base (19) disposé sur la porte (5) avec un premier axe de pivotement (I) et un deuxième axe de pivotement (II); et l'élément de verrouillage comprenant un premier élément mobile (31) ayant un troisième axe de pivotement (III) qui est couplé au premier axe de pivotement (I) par au moins un premier bras (15) et un quatrième axe de pivotement (IV) qui est couplé au deuxième axe de pivotement (II) par au moins un deuxième bras (29); dans lequel le premier bras (15) est couplé à la poignée (17) de sorte que le pivotement de la poignée (17) déplace le premier élément mobile (31) par rapport à la porte (5).Medical cooling apparatus (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the locking device (37) comprises a base element (19) arranged on the door (5) with a first pivot axis (I) and a second pivot axis (II); and the locking member comprising a first movable member (31) having a third pivot axis (III) which is coupled to the first pivot axis (I) by at least a first arm (15) and a fourth pivot axis ( IV) which is coupled to the second pivot axis (II) by at least one second arm (29); wherein the first arm (15) is coupled to the handle (17) so that the pivoting of the handle (17) moves the first movable member (31) relative to the door (5).

6. Appareil de refroidissement médical (1) selon la revendication 5, caractérisé en ce que la poignée (17) est montée à rotation à l'élément de base (19) via un axe de pivotement de poignée (H); et le au moins un premier bras (15) est couplé de manière excentrée à la poignée (17) via un cinquième axe de pivotement (V).The medical cooling apparatus (1) according to claim 5, characterized in that the handle (17) is rotatably connected to the base member (19) via a handle pivot axis (H); and the at least one first arm (15) is eccentrically coupled to the handle (17) via a fifth pivot axis (V).

7. Appareil de refroidissement médical (1) selon la revendication 5 ou 6, caractérisé en ce que le moyen d'étanchéité est couplé au premier élément mobile (31).7. Medical cooling apparatus (1) according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that the sealing means is coupled to the first movable member (31).

8. Appareil de refroidissement médical (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes 5 à 7, caractérisé en ce que le dispositif de verrouillage comprend un élément de loquet (25) se déplaçant avec le premier élément mobile, et le cadre (3) comprend une structure de prise; dans lequel l'élément de loquet est en prise avec la structure de prise quand l'élément de verrouillage est en position verrouillée, de sorte que la porte est verrouillée; et dans lequel l'élément de loquet est désengagé de la structure de prise quand l'élément de verrouillage est en position ouverte.Medical cooling apparatus (1) according to one of the preceding claims 5 to 7, characterized in that the locking device comprises a latch element (25) moving with the first movable element, and the frame (3). ) comprises a catch structure; wherein the latch member is engaged with the engagement structure when the locking member is in the locked position, so that the door is locked; and wherein the latch member is disengaged from the engagement structure when the locking member is in the open position.

9. Appareil de refroidissement médical selon la revendication 8, caractérisé en ce que l'élément de verrouillage comprend un deuxième élément mobile présentant un sixième axe de pivotement (VI) couplé au premier axe de pivotement (I) par au moins un troisième bras (23) et un septième axe de pivotement (VII) couplé au deuxième axe de pivotement par le deuxième bras (29); dans lequel l'élément de loquet (25) est disposé sur le deuxième élément mobile (26).9. Medical cooling apparatus according to claim 8, characterized in that the locking element comprises a second movable element having a sixth pivot axis (VI) coupled to the first pivot axis (I) by at least one third arm ( 23) and a seventh pivot axis (VII) coupled to the second pivot axis by the second arm (29); wherein the latch member (25) is disposed on the second movable member (26).

10. Appareil de refroidissement médical (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 5 à 9, caractérisé en ce que le au moins un premier bras (15) et/ou le au moins deuxième bras (29) sont en L.10. Medical cooling apparatus (1) according to any one of claims 5 to 9, characterized in that the at least one first arm (15) and / or the at least second arm (29) are in L.

11. Appareil de refroidissement médical (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le dispositif de verrouillage (37) comprend un moyen de blocage (42) configuré pour bloquer le mouvement de l'élément de verrouillage.Medical cooling apparatus (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the locking device (37) comprises a locking means (42) configured to block the movement of the locking element.

12. Appareil de refroidissement médical (1) selon la revendication 11, caractérisé en ce que le moyen de blocage (42) comprend un solénoïde (33) et un bras de blocage (35) mobile par le solénoïde (33) de manière à mettre sélectivement en prise une partie de l'élément de verrouillage et/ou de la poignée (17).Medical cooling apparatus (1) according to claim 11, characterized in that the locking means (42) comprises a solenoid (33) and a locking arm (35) movable by the solenoid (33) so as to selectively engaging a portion of the locking member and / or handle (17).

13. Appareil de refroidissement médical (1) selon la revendication 11 ou 12, caractérisé en ce que l'appareil de refroidissement médical (1) comporte en outre un moyen d'entrée configuré pour faire fonctionner le moyen de verrouillage (42).The medical cooling apparatus (1) according to claim 11 or 12, characterized in that the medical cooling apparatus (1) further comprises input means configured to operate the locking means (42).

14. Appareil de refroidissement médical (1) selon la revendication 13, caractérisé en ce que le moyen d'entrée est disposé sur la porte (5) et est de préférence un écran tactile (39). 15. Appareil de refroidissement médical selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que la poignée (17) présente une forme incurvée vers la porte (5). 1' BêJêfîlV. Reasoned statement with regard to novelty, inventive step or industrial applicability;/citati'ons<and-expianations''supporti:ng: suchstatement 1.1 Reference is made to the following documents. D1 US 2 810 493 A <E|CHHORN ROBERT L ET AL) 22 1957 (1957-10-22) 02 US 9 322 589 82 (ERPENDORF AG [DE]) 26 April 2016 (2016-04-26) D3 US 5 906 423 A (LYU GANG [KR]) 25 May 1999 (1999-05 25, D4 US 2010/307189 A1 (KELLER HANSiGERD· [DE] ET... AL» 4 December 2010 (2010-12-09) 1)2: The present application does not meet the criteria of patentability, because the: . . subjec-matte : of: claim 1 is not new. 01 (column 4 line 38 - column 5 line 49; claim 1 ; fig. 2-3, 5) discioses (the references in parentheses referring to this document); Medical cooling device (10) having a housing with a frame (12), the housing defining a cooling space (14) for storing medical products therein, a door (15) being pivotably attached to the housing, ventilation means for ventilating the cooling space (14) with ambient air, and a movable handle (25) operatively connected to a locking device (51 ), the locking device (51 ) being configured to lock the door (15) in a closed position; wherein the locking »device (51 ) comprises a locking member (58) which is movable between a locking position and an open position, and a sealing means; wherein the ventilation means being sealed by the sealing means when the locking member is in the locking positon; and wherein moving the handle (25) causes the locking.memberto move .ina direction away from the door (15) into the open position such that the door (15) is unlocked and the ventilation means is unsealed. Claim· 1 refers ' . to · ' a . .medical : · cooling. : · device, implying that. . : .it' : should · ' . be· ' suitable : : for : . : medical applications. : D1 : '. : . discioses ' : a .refrigerated .. : cabinet :: or fridge, .. an. . appliance often found in .medical .settings to keep medications atthe correct temperature. Therefore D1 is considered suitable for medical applications. 1,3':· The present application does not meet the criteria of patentability, because the subject-matter of daim 1 is not new. D2 (column 1, line 4-10: claim 1 ; fig. 1,2a-f) discloses (the references in parentheses referring to this document): Medical cooling device (1) having a housing with a frame (3), the housing defining a cooling space (7) for storing medical products therein, a door (5) being pivotably attached to the housing, ventilation means for ventilating the cooling space (7) : : : with ambient ' ' air, and a movable handle (17) operatively connected to a locking device (37), the locking device (37) being configured to lock the door (5) in a closed position: wherein the locking device (37) comprises a locking member which is movable between a. locking position and an open position, and a sealing means; wherein the ventilation means being sealed by the sealing means when the locking member is in the locking positon; and wherein moving the handle (17) causes the locking member to move in a di-rectiomaway from: the door (5) intothe:open::pos'ition<:suoh thatfhe:door:(5): is .unlockedand.theventilation means, isunseaied. 1.4·:: The present application does not meet the criteria of patentability, because the subject-matter of claim 1 is not new. D3 (claim 1, fig 1 -4) discloses (the references in parentheses referring to this document). Medical cooling device (1) having a housing with a frame (3), the housing defining a cooling space (7) for storing medical products therein, a door (5) being pivotably attached to the housing, ventilation means for ventilating the cooling space (7) : : : with· ambient · ' ' air, and a movable handle (17) operatively connected to a locking device (37), the locking device (37) being configured io lock the door (5) in a closed position; wherein the locking device (37) comprises a locking member which is movable between a locking position and an open position, and a sealing means; wherein the ventilation means being sealed by the sealing means when the locking member is in the locking positon; and wherein moving the handle (17) causes the locking member to move in a direction away from the door (5) into the open position such that the door (5) is unlocked. . : and . :-the : . ventilation· . means . : is . . unseated,14. Medical cooling apparatus (1) according to claim 13, characterized in that the input means is disposed on the door (5) and is preferably a touch screen (39). 15. Medical cooling apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the handle (17) has a curved shape towards the door (5). BéJêfîlV. Reasoned statement with regard to novelty, inventive step or industrial applicability; and citations and expianations: D1 US 2,810,493 to ROBERT L AND AL) 22 1957 (1957-10-22) 02 US 9 322 589 82 (ERPENDORF AG [DE]) 26 April 2016 (2016-04-26) D3 US 5 906 423 A (LYU GANG [KR]) 25 May 1999 (1999-05 25, D4 US 2010/307189 A1 (KELLER HANSiGERD · [DE] AND ... AL »4 December 2010 (2010-12-09) 1) 2: The present application does not meet the criteria of patentability, because it is subjec-matte: of: claim 1 is not new .01 (column 4 line 38 - column 5 line 49; claim 1; fig. 2-3 , 5) Discioses (the references in parentheses referring to this document); Medical cooling device (10) having a housing with a frame (12), the housing defining a cooling space (14) for storing medical products therein, a door (15) ) being pivotably attached to the housing, ventilation means for ventilation (14) with ambient air, and a movable handle (25) operatively connected to a locking device (51), the locking device (51) being configured to lock the door (15) in a locked position e (51) comprising a locking member (58) which is movable between a locking position and an open position, and a sealing means; the locking means being sealed by the sealing means when the locking member is in the locking positron; Moving the handle (25) causes the locking.memberto move. Claim · 1 refers'. to · 'a. .medical: · cooling. : · Device, implying that. . : .it ': should ·'. be · 'suitable:: for:. : medical applications. : D1: '. :. discioses: a .refrigerated ..: cabinet :: or fridge, .. an. . Appliance often found in .medical .settings to keep medications atthe correct temperature. Therefore D1 is considered suitable for medical applications. 1.3 ': · The present application does not meet the criteria of patentability, because the subject-matter of daim 1 is not new. D2 (column 1, line 4-10: claim 1; fig. 1,2a-f) discloses (the references in parentheses referring to this document): Medical cooling device (1) housing defining a cooling space (7) for storing medical products therein, a door (5) being pivotably attached to the housing, ventilation means for ventilating the space (7)::: with ambient '' air, and a movable handle ( 17) operably connected to a locking device (37), the locking device (37) being a locking member which is movable between a. locking position and an open position, and a sealing means; the locking means being sealed by the sealing means when the locking member is in the locking positron; and theories moving the handle (17) causes the locking member to move in a di-rectiomaway from the door (5) intothe: open :: position <: suoh thatfhe: door: (5): is .unlockedand.theventilation means, isunseaied. 1.4 · :: The present application does not meet the criteria of patentability, because the subject-matter of claim is not new. D3 (claim 1, fig. 1-4) discloses (the references in parentheses referring to this document). Medical ventilation device (1) with a housing (1), a porte (5) (7)::: · with · ambient · air, and a movable handle (17) operatively connected to a locking device (37), the locking device (37) being configured in the closed position (5) in a closed position ; comprising the locking device (37) comprising a locking member which is movable between a locking position and an open position, and a sealing means; the locking means being sealed by the sealing means when the locking member is in the locking positron; (17) causes the locking member to move in the direction of the door (5) to open the door (5) is unlocked. . : and. : -the:. ventilation· . means. : is. . unseated,

15 . Dependent claims 2-11, 15 do not contain any features which, in combination with the features of any claim to which they refer, meet the requirements of novelty and/or inventive step, as set out below. '1,6' Claim 2: D1 (column 4 line 71 - column 5 line 11 ; fig. 5(68,70)) discloses a ventilation channel intersection the door and connecting the cooling space with ambient air. Similarly, so do D2 (fig. 5a-b (8)) and D3 (fig. 2 (30)). 1 7 Claims 3-4: The plunger 59 of Di is considered part of the sealing means and is equivalent to· . the red member with gasket seal 67 being the sealing plug. The plunger 59 is rotatably coupled to the locking member 51 (fig. 5), hence rotatably couples the plug to the locking member. It is also clear that the gasket seal 67 moves linearly (fig. 5) through the open space forming the·· ventilation . channel .. ' between openings .. 68. ' and. 70, 1.8 . . Claims 5-10; The . ' features .. . of : claims . 5-10.. ' appear . to . ' be ' . : mere : . 'constructional changes with respect to the locking device 51 disclosed in D1. Although their features differ, they both solve the same problem of simultaneously locking thedour ''and'sealing the ventilation channel. When faced with the problem of modifying mechanism for the locking device of D1, the person skilled in the art would be able to make simple constructional changes to the mechanism of D1 and arrive at the features of claims 5-10, since they do not provide a surprising technical effect. As such the features of claims 5-10 are considered to lack an inventive step. 1,9' . Claim 11 ; D1 (fig. 5 (27)) discloses a blocking means configure to block the movement of the locking member. 1.10 Claim 15: The handle of 02 (fig. 1,2a-f) is considered to be curved towards th© door, as well as the handle of D3 (fig. 2). 1 11 The combination of the features of dependent claims 12-14 is neither known from, nor rendered obvious by, the available prior art. The reasons ar© as follows': Claim 12 discloses that the blocking means comprises a solenoid. None of th© prior ari documents D1-D3 disclose a solenoid or other drive moans for the blocking component. D4 discloses a cooling device (1 ) with ventilation means (fig. 3) and an actuator (7) for opening the locked door (§0029) and D4 hints at' ' this actuator being a solenoid (§0041 ), which would have the' effect of keeping the door locked. If the person skilled in the art would apply the teachings of D4 to D1, D2 or D3, the result would not be the subject-matter of claim 12, as the person skilled in the art would not place the actuator and the mechanism near or: aS· part of : the the·" handle t but· in : a similar location· as" is disclosed in D4. Ciaims 13 and 14 are directly or indirectly dependent on claim"12·" and "as."sueh also meet the requirements of novelty and inventive step. 2: ,RelîemÂ Certain defects in the application 2.1 The relevant background art disclosed in D1-D4 is not mentioned in the description, nor are these documents identified therein.15. Dependent claims 2-11, do not contain any features which, in combination with the features of any claim to which they refer, meet the requirements of novelty and / or inventive step, as set out below. '1,6' Claim 2: D1 (column 4 line 71 - column 5 line 11; fig. 5 (68,70)) discloses a ventilation channel intersecting the door and connecting space with ambient air. Similarly, so do D2 (Fig. 5a-b (8)) and D3 (Fig. 2 (30)). 1 7 Claims 3-4: The plunger 59 of Di is considered part of the sealing means and is equivalent to ·. seal 67 being the sealing plug. The plunger 59 is rotatably coupled to the locking member 51 (Figure 5), hence rotatably couples the plug to the locking member. It is also clear that the gasket seal 67 linearly moves (fig 5) through the open space forming the ·· ventilation. channel .. 'between openings .. 68.' and. 70, 1.8. . Claims 5-10; The. 'features ... of: claims. 5-10 .. 'appear. to. 'be'. : mother : . disclosed in D1. Their features differ, they both solve the same problem of both locking thedour and distributing the ventilation channel. When faced with the problem of D1, the person skilled in the art would be able to make simple constructional changes to the mechanism of D1 and arrive at the features of claims 5-10, since they do not provide a surprising technical effect. As such the features of claims 5-10 are considered to lack an inventive step. 1.9 '. Claim 11; D1 (Fig. 5 (27)) Discloses a blocking means configuring the blocking movement of the locking member. 1.10 Claim 15: The handle of 02 (Fig. 1,2a-f) is considered to be curved towards the door, as well as the handle of D3 (Fig. 2). The combination of the features of the dependent claims 12-14 is not known, nor is it a prior art. The reasons are as follows: Claim 12 discloses that the blocking means included in solenoid. None of the prior ari documents D1-D3 discloses a solenoid or other drive moans for the blocking component. D4 discloses a cooling device (1) with ventilation means (fig 3) and an actuator (7) for opening the locked door (§0029) and D4 hints at '' this actuator being a solenoid (§0041), which would have the effect of keeping the door locked. If the person skilled in the art would apply the teachings of D4 to D1, D2 or D3, the result would not be the subject-matter of claim 12, as the person skilled in the art would not place the actuator and the mechanism : aS · part of: the 'handle t but · in: a similar location Ciaims 13 and 14 are directly related to the claim and to the claims of novelty and inventive step. 2:, RelîemÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â