EP2124001A2 - Modular food preservation system - Google Patents
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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
- F25D17/00—Arrangements for circulating cooling fluids; Arrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces
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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
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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
- 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
- F25D2317/043—Treating air flowing to refrigeration compartments by creating a vacuum in a storage compartment
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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
- 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
- F25D2331/801—Bags
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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
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Abstract
Description
- The present invention generally relates to a food preservation system and, more specifically, to a modular food preservation system for a refrigerator.
- In one aspect of the present invention, a refrigerator includes a cabinet defining an open storage space and has a refrigerator door with an interior side adapted to receive a modular component. The modular component has a base removably connected to the interior side of the refrigerator door. A component door is hingedly-connected to the base and includes a viewing area. The component door is operable between an open position and a closed position and the base and the component door define a sealed compartment when the component door is in the closed position. An air hose extends from the modular component. The air hose has a proximal end and a distal end. A fastening system is disposed on one of the component door and the base. The fastening system is adapted to engage with the first fasteners to create a seal between the component door and the base. A heat sealer is disposed on one of the base and the component door.
- In another aspect of the present invention, a modular component is removably attachable to an interior compartment of a refrigerator and includes a base removably connected to the interior compartment. A component door is hingedly-connected to the base and has first fasteners. The component door is operable between an open position and a closed position. The base and component door define a sealed compartment when the component door is in the closed position. Second fasteners are disposed on the base and adapted to detachably connect with the first fasteners on the component door. The modular component also includes a receptacle adapted to receive and interface with a removable modular sub-assembly. A hose is connected to the receptacle and is in communication with the modular sub-assembly. A heat sealer is disposed on one of the component door and the base.
- In yet another aspect of the present invention, a method of modifying the contents of a sealable container includes providing a refrigerator with an interior portion. The modular component is provided with a base. The base of the modular component removably connects the modular component to the interior portion of the refrigerator. A component door is hingedly-connected to the base and is operable between an open position and a closed position. The base and the component door define a sealed compartment when the component door is in the closed position. A modular sub-assembly is inserted into the modular component. A hose is in communication with the modular sub-assembly, and a heat sealer is connected to one of the component door and the base.
- The invention will be further described by way of examples with reference to the appended drawings, in which:
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FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of a refrigerator incorporating one embodiment of a food preservation system of the present invention; -
FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of the food preservation system removed from the refrigerator and placed on a counter; -
FIG. 3 is a top perspective view of the food preservation system ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 4 is a front elevational view of the food preservation system with the component door in the closed position ofFIG. 2 ; -
FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view of the food preservation system; -
FIG. 6 is a rear perspective view of the food preservation system prior to engagement with a modular sub-assembly; -
FIG. 7 is a side elevational view of the food preservation system prior to engagement with a modular sub-assembly; -
FIG. 8 is a rear perspective view of the food preservation system with a modular sub-assembly inserted therein; -
FIG. 9 is a side elevational view of the food preservation system ofFIG. 6 with the modular sub-assembly inserted therein; -
FIG. 10 is a rear cross-sectional elevational view of the food preservation system; -
FIG. 11 is an enlarged rear cross-sectional view of the area XI ofFIG. 10 ; -
FIG. 12 is a front elevational view of the food preservation system with the component door in the open position; -
FIG. 13 is an enlarged front partial elevational view of area XIII ofFIG. 12 ; -
FIG. 14 is an enlarged front partial perspective view of the distal end of a hose of the food preservation system of the present invention; -
FIG. 15 is a top perspective view of one embodiment of the food preservation system of the present invention; -
FIG. 16 is an enlarged top perspective view of a distal end of a hose of one embodiment of the food preservation system; -
FIG. 17 is a top perspective view of the food preservation system ofFIG. 15 prior to sealing a sealable bag; -
FIG. 18 is a top perspective view of the food preservation system ofFIG. 15 sealing a sealable bag; -
FIG. 19 is a top perspective view of the food preservation system ofFIG. 15 after sealing a sealable bag; -
FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating the construction of one embodiment of a modular sub-assembly having a vacuum system when evacuating air from a sealed compartment; -
FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating the construction of one embodiment of a modular sub-assembly having a vacuum system when evacuating air from the external hose; -
FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating the construction of one embodiment of a modular sub-assembly having a modified atmosphere system and supplying air to a sealed compartment; and -
FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating the construction of one embodiment of a modular sub-assembly having a modified atmosphere system and supplying air to an external hose. - For purposes of description herein the terms "upper," "lower," "right," "left," "rear," "front," "vertical," "horizontal," and derivatives thereof shall relate to the invention as oriented in
Fig. 1 . However, it is to be understood that the invention may assume various alternative orientations and step sequences, except where expressly specified to the contrary. It is also to be understood that the specific devices and processes illustrated in the attached drawings, and described in the following specification are simply exemplary embodiments of the inventive concepts defined in the appended claims. Hence, specific dimensions and other physical characteristics relating to the embodiments disclosed herein are not to be considered as limiting, unless the claims expressly state otherwise. - The
reference numeral 20 shown inFIG. 1 generally designates a refrigerator having acabinet 22 defining anopen storage space 24 and including adoor 26 having aninterior side 28 adapted to receive a food preservation system in the form of amodular component 30. Themodular component 30 has abase 32 removably connected to theinterior side 28 of thedoor 26. Acomponent door 38 has aviewing area 40 and is hingedly-connected to thebase 32. Thecomponent door 38 is operable between an open position 42 (Fig. 12 ) and a closedposition 44. Thebase 32 andcomponent door 38 define a sealedcompartment 46 when thecomponent door 38 is in the closedposition 44. An air hose 48 (Fig. 4 ) extends from themodular component 30 and has aproximal end 50 and adistal end 52. Afastening system 53 is disposed on one of thecomponent door 38 and thebase 32 and is adapted to seal thecomponent door 38 against thebase 32. A heat sealer 58 (FIG. 12 ) is disposed on one of thebase 32 and thecomponent door 38. - Referring again to
FIG. 1 , therefrigerator 20 may include a side-by-side door configuration or an upper and lower door configuration that provides for both a storage space for refrigerating food goods and a storage space for freezing food goods. It will be understood that the food preservation system of the present invention could be incorporated into the refrigeration storage space or the freezer storage space. A roll ofbags 60 or sealing material is disposed below themodular component 30, although it is contemplated that theroll 60 could be positioned above themodular component 30 or elsewhere in therefrigerator 20. Theroll 60 could also be left out of therefrigerator 20 to conserve space. As shown inFIG. 2 , the modularity of themodular component 30 allows for the complete removal of themodular component 30 from therefrigerator 20. Themodular component 30 includes all of the necessary internal devices to operate but requires apower source 62 to function. Thepower source 62 can extend from therefrigerator 20 itself or from anearby power outlet 64. It is also contemplated that themodular component 30 could be powered by a battery source disposed in themodular component 30. - In one embodiment, a countertop support receives the
modular component 30. The countertop support includes a power cord that connects with thepower source 62. The countertop also includes a power relay connector that contacts a power port 66 (FIG. 5 ) thereby providing power to themodular component 30. - Referring now to
FIG. 3 , the food preservation system includes agrate 70 adapted to support a bag of food goods. Abase rail 72 extends across themodular component 30 adjacent the second edge 36 of thebase 32. Thebase rail 72 helps secure a bag of food goods on thegrate 70. First andsecond sides protrusions 78 adapted to be received in theinterior side 28 of thedoor 26 to support themodular component 30 on thedoor 26. Modular component controls 80 that activate and deactivate themodular component 30 are disposed on a top portion of thebase 32 above thecomponent door 38. Thefastening system 53 on thecomponent door 38 includes first andsecond fasteners second sides component door 38 and allow thecomponent door 38 to be temporarily sealed against thebase 32. Thecomponent door 38 andbase 32 define a sealedcompartment 46 when thecomponent door 38 is in theclosed position 44, as will be disclosed in further detail below. - Referring again to
FIGS. 4 and 5 , thecomponent door 38 includes aviewing area 40 that may be translucent or transparent. Thepower port 66 of themodular component 30 is designed to interface with apower relay 94 that extends from theinterior side 28 of thedoor 26. Thepower port 66 engages when themodular component 30 is secured to theinterior side 28 of thedoor 26. Ahousing panel 96 is disposed below thepower port 66 and allows access to the interior of themodular component 30 if themodular component 30 needs to be inspected internally or repaired. - Referring now to
FIGS. 6 and 7 , themodular component 30 includes areceptacle 100 adapted to receive and interface with a removablemodular sub-assembly 102. Thereceptacle 100 includes apower relay system 104 and anair coupling 106 such that themodular sub-assembly 102 can attach to anair coupling 107 on themodular sub-assembly 102 and influence the air pressure in both the sealedcompartment 46 and theexternal hose 48 extending from themodular component 30.Fastener apertures 108 are designed to engage withfastener receivers 110 in themodular component 30 and receivemechanical fasteners 112 to secure the removablemodular sub-assembly 102 during insertion into themodular component 30. - Referring now to
FIGS. 8 and 9 , after themodular sub-assembly 102 has been fully inserted into themodular component 30, themodular component 30 may be used to exploit the functionality of themodular sub-assembly 102. For example, in the event that themodular sub-assembly 102 includes a vacuum system 113 (FIGS. 20 and 21 ), then themodular component 30 may be used to activate avacuum pump 114 to evacuate air from asealable bag 116 or asealable container 118 as disclosed in further detail below. As another example, in the event that themodular sub-assembly 102 includes a modified atmosphere system 120 (FIGS. 22 and 23 ), then themodular component 30 may be used to activate thevacuum pump 114 to evacuate air from thesealable bag 116 or thesealable container 118. The modifiedatmosphere system 120 activates a modifiedatmosphere canister 121, which supplies a predetermined air mixture to the depressurizedbag 116 orcontainer 118. It is contemplated that thevacuum pump 114 of themodular atmosphere system 120 could be used in a similar manner to thevacuum pump 114 in themodular sub-assembly 102 with thevacuum system 113, wherein themodular atmosphere canister 121 is not activated. Also, it is contemplated that themodular atmosphere canister 121 of themodular atmosphere system 120 may be used without thepump 114. As shown inFIG. 9 , themodular sub-assembly 102 fits flushly against the rear of themodular component 30 and does not interface with the engagement of themodular component 30 to theinterior portion 28 of thedoor 26 of therefrigerator 20. - Referring now to
FIG. 10 , aninternal air hose 123 includes multiple portions that connect theair hose 123 to themodular sub-assembly 102. As shown inFIG. 10 , theair hose 123 includes port lines that connect with first andsecond ports compartment 46. Theair hose 123 also includes asensor line 126 that connects to apressure sensor 128, which measures the pressure in the sealedcompartment 46 and in thehose 48 during an air evacuation event. Theinternal air hose 123 connects thevacuum pump 114 with the first andsecond ports external hose 48, as shown inFIG. 11 . In the event themodular sub-assembly 102 includes themodular atmosphere system 120, then themodular atmosphere canister 121 would be tied into theinternal air hose 123. - As shown in
FIG. 12 , thehose 48 includes aholder 132 adapted to support thehose 48 below the sealedcompartment 46. In addition, adistal end 133 of thehose 48 includes amount 134 designed to interface with ahose end receiver 136. Thehose end receiver 136, as shown inFIGS. 13 and 14 , is designed to receive thedistal end 133 and mount 134 of thehose 48. In addition, thehose end receiver 136 is designed to provide a tight fit around thedistal end 133 of thehose 48 such that little or no air is drawn into thehose 48 when thevacuum pump 114 is activated and thedistal end 133 is engaged with thehose end receiver 136. - Referring now to
FIGS. 4 and12 , thecomponent door 38 of themodular component 30 includes acomponent door front 140 with awindow 142 that defines theviewing area 40. Theviewing area 40 generally includes a translucent or transparent pane of material that allows a user to view the open end of the sealable bag 116 (FIG. 17 ). It is contemplated that thewindow 142 could be constructed from glass, plastic, fiberglass, or any other material that allows adequate light to pass through thewindow 142 and allows a user to see into the sealedcompartment 46 when thecomponent door 38 is in theclosed position 44. First andsecond fasteners fastening system 53 are moveable into and out of secure engagement with thebase 32. A gasket 148 is disposed between thecomponent door 38 and thebase 32. It is also contemplated that thefasteners magnetic fasteners component door 38 in theclosed position 44. Alternatively, thefastener 84 may be magnetized and theother fastener 86 may be a metal attracted to themagnetized fastener 84. Similarly,fastener 86 may be magnetized and attracted tometallic fastener 84. - Referring now to
FIGS. 12 and15 , when thecomponent door 38 is in theclosed position 44, an airtight seal is formed between thecomponent door 38, the gasket 148 and the base 32 to form the sealedcompartment 46. The versatile control panel ordisplay 80 is disposed on thebase 32 and controls the functions of themodular component 30. Amagnetic sensor 152 is disposed on thebase 32, which senses amagnet 154 disposed on an upper portion of thecomponent door 38. When thecomponent door 38 is in theclosed position 44, themagnet 154 on thecomponent door 38 engages themagnetic sensor 152. Themagnetic sensor 152 then sends a signal to the modularcomponent control panel 80 indicating that power to themodular sub-assembly 102 should be made available. If thecomponent door 38 is open, then themagnet 154 on thecomponent door 38 does not contact themagnetic sensor 152 and power to themodular sub-assembly 102 is not available. - Referring now to
FIGS. 15 and 16 , theair hose 48 is stored below the sealedcompartment 46. Thehose 48 is connected with the vacuum device 114 (depending on themodular sub-assembly 102 installed in the modular component 30), via the sameinternal air hose 123 that connects to theports compartment 46 and depressurization of theexternal hose 48 occurs simultaneously. Theexternal hose 48 is designed to draw air from thehard container 118 or thesealable bag 116. It is also contemplated that a valve assembly as understood by those having skill in the art could be used to facilitate air removal via theexternal hose 48 from thebag 116 orhard container 118. Theexternal hose 48 may be extended and connected with thesealable container 118 and pressurize or depressurize thecontainer 118. - Referring now to
FIGS. 17-19 , thecomponent door 38 is rotatable about hinges 160 on the first edge 34 of thebase 32. When thecomponent door 38 is opened, thesealable bag 116 may be positioned within the open end between thecomponent door 38 and thebase 32. A bottom portion of thebag 116 is positioned on thegrate 70 and held in place by the base rail 72 (FIG. 3 ). Thecomponent door 38 is then closed against thebase 32 and thebag 116 is either sealed or vacuumed and sealed (FIG. 18 ). After thebag 116 has been vacuumed and the inside of thebag 116 has reached a predetermined negative pressure, theheat sealer 58 is activated. The heat sealer 58 (FIG. 12 ) includes a sealingplate 162 that rests against abumper 164 when thecomponent door 38 is in theclosed position 44. The sealingplate 162 rises in temperature and consequently melts a portion of thebag 116 thereby melting two walls of thesealable bag 116 together. The sealingplate 162 may be disposed on thecomponent door 38 in which case thebumper 164 is on the base 32 opposite the sealingplate 162. Alternatively, the sealingplate 162 may be disposed on thebase 32, in which case thebumper 164 is on thecomponent door 38 opposite the sealingplate 162. After thebag 116 has been sealed, thebag 116 is removed and the contents therein can be refrigerated or frozen. Themodular component 30 is then ready to seal anothersealable bag 116. - Referring to
FIGS. 20 and 21 , amodular sub-assembly 102 having avacuum system 113 is illustrated. Thehose 48 extends between the first andsecond ports compartment 46 when thevacuum pump 114 is activated. Thehose 48 is connected by way of theinternal hose 123 to thevacuum pump 114. Thehose 48 also connects to thecoupling 106, which allows communication of theinternal hose 123 to theexternal hose 48. Thepressure sensor 128 is connected to thesensor line 126 and, after a predetermined minimum air pressure has been reached, thepressure sensor 128 sends a signal to thevacuum pump 114 to deactivate. When air is being evacuated from thevacuum ports compartment 46, air is also being drawn from theexternal hose 48. However, no air is drawn into theexternal hose 48 while themount 134 on thedistal end 133 of thehose 48 is in contact with thehose end receiver 136. However, when theexternal hose 48 is removed from thehose end receiver 136, air is allowed to flow into thedistal end 133 of thehose 48. Accordingly, thedistal end 133 of thehose 48 can be connected with thesealable bag 116 or thehard container 118 for evacuation of air. - Referring now to
FIGS. 22 and 23 , amodular sub-assembly 102 having a modifiedatmosphere system 120 is illustrated. When themodular sub-assembly 102 has the modifiedatmosphere system 120 installed in themodular component 30, the modifiedatmosphere system 120 first evacuates air from the relative sealedbag 116 orcontainer 118. This is done by way of the sealedcompartment 46, as explained above with reference to thevacuum pump 114, or by way of theexternal hose 48. After air has been evacuated from thesealable container 118 orsealable bag 116, and the air pressure in thecontainer 118 orbag 116 has reached a predetermined air pressure level as determined by thesensor 128, thesensor 128 sends a signal to thevacuum pump 114 to deactivate. After deactivation of thevacuum pump 114, the modifiedatmosphere system 120 activates the modifiedatmosphere canister 121, which supplies a gas mixture to thebag 116 having an open end in the sealed compartment 46 (FIG. 22 ), or supplies a gas mixture through theinternal hose 123 to theexternal hose 48 to thesealable bag 116 or sealablehard container 118. The gas mixture from the modifiedatmosphere canister 121 is drawn into thesealable bag 116 orhard container 118 by way of a negative pressure (which is preferably less than atmospheric pressure). - The above description is considered that of the preferred embodiments only and modifications will occur to those skilled in the art and to those who make or use the invention. Therefore, it is understood that the embodiments shown in the drawings and described above is for illustrative purposes and the invention is defined by the following claims.
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- A refrigerator comprising:a cabinet defining an open storage space and including a door having an interior side adapted to receive a modular component, the modular component including:a base removably connected to the interior side of the door;a component door hingedly-connected to the base and including a viewing area, wherein the component door is operable between an open position and a closed position and wherein the base and the component door define a sealed compartment when the component door is in the closed position;an air hose extending from the modular component and having a proximal end and a distal end;a fastening system disposed on one of the component door and the base and adapted to engage with the first fasteners to create a seal between the component door and the base; anda heat sealer disposed on one of the base and the component door.
- The refrigerator of claim 1, wherein the proximal end of the hose is connected with a vacuum device.
- The refrigerator of claim 1, wherein the proximal end of the hose is connected with a modified atmosphere system.
- The refrigerator of claim 2 or 3, wherein the distal end of the hose is removably connected to a sealable storage container.
- The refrigerator of claim 1, 2, 3 or 4 wherein the fastening system includes magnetic fasteners disposed on one of the base and the component door.
- A modular component removably attachable to an interior compartment of a refrigerator comprising:a base removably connected to the interior compartment;a component door hingedly-connected to the base and having first fasteners, wherein the component door is operable between an open position and a closed position and wherein the base and component door define a sealed compartment when the component door is in the closed position;second fasteners disposed on the base and adapted to detachably connect with the first fasteners on the component door;a receptacle adapted to receive and interface with a removable modular sub-assembly;a hose connected to the receptacle and in communication with the modular sub-assembly; anda heat sealer disposed on one of the component door and the base.
- The modular component of claim 6, wherein the removable modular sub-assembly includes a vacuum pump and wherein the vacuum pump may be activated to draw air from the hose and sealed compartment.
- The modular component of claim 7, further comprising:a sealable bag having an open end received in the sealed compartment.
- The modular component of claim 6, wherein the removable modular sub-assembly includes a modified air system and wherein the modified air system may be activated to push modified air into the hose and sealed compartment.
- The modular component of claim 7 or 9, further comprising:a sealable container having a sealable lid adapted to interface with a distal end of the hose.
- A method of modifying the contents of a sealable container, the method comprising:providing a refrigerator having an interior portion;providing a modular component with a base;removably connecting the modular component to the interior portion of the refrigerator;hingedly-connecting a component door to the base wherein the component door is operable between an open position and a closed position and wherein the base and the component door define a sealed compartment when the component door is in the closed position;inserting a removable modular sub-assembly into the modular component;providing a hose in communication with the modular sub-assembly; andconnecting a heat sealer to one of the component door and the base.
- The method of claim 11, the method further comprising:connecting the hose to the sealed compartment.
- The method of claim 12, the method further comprising:connecting the hose to an external sealable container.
- The method of claim 11, wherein the step of inserting a removable modular sub-assembly further comprises:providing a vacuum pump in the removable modular sub-assembly.
- The method of claim 11, wherein the step of inserting a removable modular sub-assembly further comprises:providing a modified atmosphere system in the removable modular sub-assembly.
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