Channel closure means for a defrosting water channel of a refrigeration unit, defrosting water channel of a refrigeration unit, and refrigeration unit

Abstract

A channel closure means for a defrosting water channel of a refrigeration unit, such as a NoFrost refrigeration unit, is provided, wherein the channel closure means is water-soluble. Further, a defrosting water channel of a refrigeration unit is provided, wherein the defrosting water channel includes a channel closure means. In addition, a refrigeration unit, such as a NoFrost refrigeration unit is provided, wherein the refrigeration unit has a defrosting water channel.

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         20 . A channel closure means for a defrost water channel of a refrigeration unit, wherein the channel closure means is water-soluble. 
     
     
         21 . The channel closure means of  claim 20 , wherein the refrigeration unit is a NoFrost refrigeration unit. 
     
     
         22 . The channel closure means of  claim 20 , wherein the channel closure means is a film. 
     
     
         23 . The channel closure means of  claim 20 , wherein the channel closure means is a plug that closes off the defrost water channel. 
     
     
         24 . The channel closure means of  claim 23 , wherein the plug is a tab which includes an at least essentially water-soluble organic or inorganic material. 
     
     
         25 . The channel closure means of  claim 23 , wherein the plug is a gas-filled blister, and wherein an outer skin of the gas-filled blister is formed by a water-soluble film. 
     
     
         26 . The channel closure means of  claim 20 , wherein the channel closure means is a substance preventing biological growth. 
     
     
         27 . A defrost water channel of a refrigeration unit, the defrost water channel comprising a channel closure means to close off the defrost water channel. 
     
     
         28 . The defrost water channel of  claim 27 , wherein the defrost water channel is a siphon. 
     
     
         29 . The defrost water channel of  claim 28 , wherein the channel closure means is disposed behind the siphon in a flow direction of defrost water. 
     
     
         30 . The defrost water channel of  claim 28 , wherein the siphon is a tubular siphon. 
     
     
         31 . The defrost water channel of  claim 28 , wherein the siphon is a cup siphon. 
     
     
         32 . The defrost water channel of  claim 27 , wherein the channel closure means is a water-soluble film drawn over an outlet end of the defrost water channel. 
     
     
         33 . The defrost water channel of  claim 27 , wherein the channel closure means is a water-soluble film in a channel section piece, and wherein the channel section piece is a separate component that is part of the defrost water channel. 
     
     
         34 . The defrost water channel of  claim 27 , wherein the channel closure means is a plug that is introduced into one of a hose and a tube-type section of the defrost water channel. 
     
     
         35 . The defrost water channel of  claim 27 , wherein the channel closure means is a plug in a channel section piece, and wherein the channel section piece is a separate component that is part of the defrost water channel. 
     
     
         36 . The defrost water channel of  claim 27 , wherein the channel closure means is a plug with at least one throughflow opening in the defrost water channel, and wherein at least one throughflow opening is closed off with a water-soluble film. 
     
     
         37 . The defrost water channel of  claim 27 , wherein a substance for preventing biological growth is disposed additionally in front of a siphon in a flow direction of defrost water. 
     
     
         38 . A refrigeration unit, comprising a defrost water channel that has a channel closure means to close off the defrost water channel. 
     
     
         39 . The refrigeration unit of  claim 38 , wherein the refrigeration unit is a NoFrost refrigeration unit. 
     
     
         40 . The refrigeration unit of  claim 38 , wherein the defrost water channel opens into an evaporation tray.