Display refrigerator with multi-tray radial arrangement

Abstract

The present display refrigerator with a multi-tray radial arrangement is formed by a radial arrangement from which a number of trays detach, depending on the requirements of the seller. The trays are shaped as circle sectors defined by two radii and the arc formed between both, and are fastened to a central shaft on which they slide to modify the height thereof depending on the size of the product to be stored on said tray. In this way, maximum use is made of the internal volume of the refrigerator, with each tray set at a different level depending on the product to be displayed therein. Also, the radial arrangement is connected to a rotating mechanism which causes homogenous cooling for all products displayed in the refrigerator. Ergonomically, the refrigerator provides a marked competitive advantage since the external design thereof affords more display in less physical space.

1 . A display refrigerator formed by a top frame, a bottom frame, a translucent body and a back body, wherein:
 the performance mechanisms of the display refrigerator are maintained inside said frames;   a multiple tray arrangement, on top of which the products are placed and displayed, is housed in the translucent body and the back body;   characterized by:
 the arrangement, which is a radial arrangement having in the ends thereof a top cover and a base, which are joint one to another by a central axis along the lengthwise axis of said arrangement; 
 the central axis is encircled by a rail profile; 
 the trays are grouped in two or more radial sections; 
 each try has a back part attached to a tray support with sliding means capable of sliding within the rails of the rail profile to adjust tray height; 
 the cooling system releases cold air into the interior of the refrigerator from the top frame, thus maintaining a constant temperature inside the display refrigerator and in all the products contained therein; and 
 the display refrigerator has an automated turning mechanism coupled to the central axis in order to make the radial arrangement turn. 
   
     
     
         2 . The display refrigerator according to  claim 1 , wherein the shape of the display refrigerator is substantially cylindrical. 
     
     
         3 . The display refrigerator according to  claim 1 , wherein the refrigerator shape may vary among any of regular or irregular straight prism with a base having a triangular, square, pentagon, heptagon[sic], heptagon, octagon, etc. shape. 
     
     
         4 . The display refrigerator according to  claim 1 , wherein radial trays are shaped as sections of a circle defined by two radii and the arc formed between said radii. 
     
     
         5 . The display refrigerator according to  claim 1 , wherein, the translucent body is preferably a curved glass or plastic which allows the user to see the interior of the display refrigerator. 
     
     
         6 . The display refrigerator according to  claim 1 , wherein the ends of the translucent body are supported by pivotal means and closing means which allow the translucent body to act as a door. 
     
     
         7 . The display refrigerator according to  claim 1 , wherein the translucent body acts as a door which may have a plurality of opening and closing means, such as, without limitation, a slide door opening towards the inside part of the back body, a slide door activated by any automatic or semi-automatic means, a pivoted door in both ends and divided into two centrally-opening doors, a folding door towards any of the door ends. 
     
     
         8 . The display refrigerator according to  claim 1 , wherein each tray is fixed in place by any fixing means known. 
     
     
         9 . The display refrigerator according to  claim 1 , wherein the central axis lays on and turns around a top ball bearing and a bottom ball bearing. 
     
     
         10 . The display refrigerator according to  claim 1 , wherein the rail profile may vary in shape or number of rails, and the tray support adapted to each profile may also vary. 
     
     
         11 . The display refrigerator according to  claim 1 , wherein the turning mechanism is located inside the top frame and may be a motor coupled to a gear-based reducing mechanism, although a plurality of known turning mechanisms may be used. 
     
     
         12 . A display refrigerator constituted by a top frame, a bottom frame, a translucent body and a back body, wherein:
 the performance mechanisms of the display refrigerator are kept inside the frames;   a multi-tray arrangement, on top of which the products are placed and displayed, is kept inside the translucent body and the back body;   characterized because:
 the arrangement is a radial arrangement constituted in its ends by a top cover and a base, joint one to another by a plurality of lengthwise axis; 
 a plurality of radial trays is mounted on the lengthwise axis; 
 radial trays are grouped in two or more radial sections; 
 each tray may slide over the lengthwise axis running through said trays, thus adjusting tray height; 
 the cooling system releases cold air towards the interior of the refrigerator from the top frame, thus maintaining a constant temperature inside the display refrigerator and in all the products located therein; and 
 the display refrigerator has an automated turning mechanism coupled to the central axis to cause the radial arrangement to turn. 
   
     
     
         13 . The display refrigerator according to  claim 12 , wherein the display refrigerator has a substantially cylindrical shape. 
     
     
         14 . The display refrigerator according to  claim 12 , wherein the refrigerator can vary in shape and have any of a regular or irregular straight prism shape, with a base having a triangular, square, pentagon, heptagon[sic], heptagon, octagon, etc. shape. 
     
     
         15 . The display refrigerator according to  claim 12 , wherein radial trays are shaped as sections of a circle defined by two radii and the arc formed between said radii. 
     
     
         16 . The display refrigerator according to  claim 12 , wherein the translucent body is preferably a curved glass or plastic which allows the user to see the interior of the display refrigerator. 
     
     
         17 . The display refrigerator according to  claim 12 , wherein the ends of the translucent body are supported by pivotal means and closing means which allow the translucent body to act as a door. 
     
     
         18 . The display refrigerator according to  claim 12 , wherein the translucent body acts as a door which may have different opening and closing means, which may be, without limitation, a slide door opening towards the inside part of the back body, a slide door activated by any automatic or semi-automatic means, a pivoted door in both ends and divided into two centrally-opening doors, a folding door towards any of the door ends. 
     
     
         19 . The display refrigerator according to  claim 12 , wherein each tray is fixed in place by any fixing means known. 
     
     
         20 . The display refrigerator according to  claim 12 , wherein the top cover and the base have in their center a plurality of cylindrical couplings to be connected to the turning mechanism in order to provide an appropriate display refrigerator performance. 
     
     
         21 . The display refrigerator according to  claim 20 , wherein the cylindrical couplings rest on and turn around a top ball bearing and a bottom ball bearing. 
     
     
         22 . The display refrigerator according to  claim 12 , wherein the turning mechanism is located inside the top frame and may consist in a motor coupled to a gear-based reducing mechanism, but a plurality of known turning mechanisms may also be used.