EP1659356A3 - Refrigerator and/or freezing apparatus - Google Patents

Refrigerator and/or freezing apparatus Download PDF

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EP1659356A3
EP1659356A3 EP05025162A EP05025162A EP1659356A3 EP 1659356 A3 EP1659356 A3 EP 1659356A3 EP 05025162 A EP05025162 A EP 05025162A EP 05025162 A EP05025162 A EP 05025162A EP 1659356 A3 EP1659356 A3 EP 1659356A3
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Prior art keywords
drying agent
refrigerator
freezing apparatus
inner compartment
lead
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French (fr)
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EP1659356A2 (en
EP1659356B1 (en
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René Waldner
Roland Schelodetz
Andreas Prentner
Gerd Obertscheider
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Liebherr Hausgeraete Lienz GmbH
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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
    • F25D21/00—Defrosting; Preventing frosting; Removing condensed or defrost water
    • F25D21/04—Preventing the formation of frost or condensate
    • 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
    • F25D17/00—Arrangements for circulating cooling fluids; Arrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces
    • F25D17/04—Arrangements for circulating cooling fluids; Arrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces for circulating air, e.g. by convection
    • F25D17/042—Air treating means within refrigerated spaces
    • 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
    • F25D2317/00—Details or arrangements for circulating cooling fluids; Details or arrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces, not provided for in other groups of this subclass
    • F25D2317/04—Treating air flowing to refrigeration compartments
    • F25D2317/041—Treating air flowing to refrigeration compartments by purification
    • F25D2317/0411—Treating air flowing to refrigeration compartments by purification by dehumidification

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  • Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Thermal Sciences (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Cold Air Circulating Systems And Constructional Details In Refrigerators (AREA)
  • Devices That Are Associated With Refrigeration Equipment (AREA)
  • Drying Of Solid Materials (AREA)

Abstract

A cooling and/or freezer appliance comprises a coolable inner compartment with a door or flap to hold goods and a connection to the surroundings by a lead containing a drying agent for incoming air. There is a heating element at a section of the lead between the inner compartment and drying agent and/or between the drying agent and the outside.
EP05025162A 2004-11-17 2005-11-17 Refrigerator and/or freezing apparatus Not-in-force EP1659356B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

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DE202004017836U DE202004017836U1 (en) 2004-11-17 2004-11-17 Fridge and / or freezer

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EP1659356A2 EP1659356A2 (en) 2006-05-24
EP1659356A3 true EP1659356A3 (en) 2009-03-04
EP1659356B1 EP1659356B1 (en) 2011-08-17

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EP05025162A Not-in-force EP1659356B1 (en) 2004-11-17 2005-11-17 Refrigerator and/or freezing apparatus

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EP (1) EP1659356B1 (en)
AT (1) ATE520936T1 (en)
DE (1) DE202004017836U1 (en)
ES (1) ES2368433T3 (en)

Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2604760A (en) * 1950-04-29 1952-07-29 Gen Electric Moisture collecting and removing arrangement
US4911739A (en) * 1989-07-07 1990-03-27 Multiform Desiccants, Inc. Self-retaining adsorbent cartridge for refrigerant receiver
EP0805321A1 (en) * 1996-05-03 1997-11-05 LIEBHERR-WERK LIENZ GES. mbH Cooling and/or freezing apparatus
WO2001040722A1 (en) * 1999-12-01 2001-06-07 BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH Refrigeration device

Patent Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2604760A (en) * 1950-04-29 1952-07-29 Gen Electric Moisture collecting and removing arrangement
US4911739A (en) * 1989-07-07 1990-03-27 Multiform Desiccants, Inc. Self-retaining adsorbent cartridge for refrigerant receiver
EP0805321A1 (en) * 1996-05-03 1997-11-05 LIEBHERR-WERK LIENZ GES. mbH Cooling and/or freezing apparatus
WO2001040722A1 (en) * 1999-12-01 2001-06-07 BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH Refrigeration device

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EP1659356A2 (en) 2006-05-24
DE202004017836U1 (en) 2006-03-23
ES2368433T3 (en) 2011-11-17
EP1659356B1 (en) 2011-08-17
ATE520936T1 (en) 2011-09-15

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