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Refrigerated display case

US4314458A · kind A · utility

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25Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 1, 1980
Grant dateFeb 9, 1982
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Expiry dateOct 1, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47F2003/046
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A 360.degree. open circular refrigerated display case which features a plurality of horizontal circular display shelves, aligned in a vertical series one above the other. Unique cold and warmed air circulation patterns are provided by the configurations of the shelves and central foraminous ducts. Cascading air curtains flow from top to bottom in the refrigerated display case in a unique flow pattern, i.e. downwards from shelf to shelf and successively inwards and outwards below each shelf, guided by the shelf itself which acts as a baffle. A specific circular configuration of a refrigerated display case with horizontal trays and cold air flow about the trays, which are hollow, as well as a specific arrangement of two adjacent trays or a single hollow tray, as well as the baffles and flow arrangement, as disclosed.

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