Refrigerator

Abstract

A refrigerator with a cooled inner chamber and a cooling circuit for a refrigerant, wherein the cooling circuit has a heat exchanger in the cooled inner chamber, a compressor for the refrigerant and a condenser on the outside of the refrigerator. According to the invention, a heat-storage material is in contact with the condenser.

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       10 . A refrigerating device having a cooled interior and a refrigeration circuit for a refrigerant, wherein the refrigeration circuit includes a heat exchanger in the cooled interior, a compressor for the refrigerant, and a condenser outside the interior, the refrigerator comprising a heat storage mass in contact with the condenser. 
   
   
       11 . The refrigerating device according to  claim 10  having a condenser provided on the outside of the refrigerating device and further comprising a heat dissipating device operatively associated with the heat storage mass for dissipating heat from the heat storage mass to the ambient air. 
   
   
       12 . The refrigerating device according to  claim 11  wherein the heat dissipating device has a metal tape placed in serpentine loops. 
   
   
       13 . The refrigerating device according to  claim 11  wherein the heat dissipating device includes a blower. 
   
   
       14 . The refrigerating device according to  claim 13  wherein the blower is disposed so as to direct the flow of air through the loops of the metal tape. 
   
   
       15 . The refrigerating device according to  claim 13  wherein the blower is configured for operation at certain times when the compressor is idle. 
   
   
       16 . The refrigerating device according to  claim 11  wherein the heat storage mass includes a liquid-supporting container. 
   
   
       17 . The refrigerating device according to  claim 16  wherein a plastic bag is provided in the container. 
   
   
       18 . The refrigerating device according to  claim 16  wherein the liquid-supporting container contains water.