Single type piece assembly group used in cooling compartments

Abstract

 The present invention relates to an assembly group (10) comprising two interlockable cover pieces (11). The characteristic of the assembly cover is that said cover pieces (11) are identical and comprise female tabs (12) provided on inner portions (112) in order to allow interlocking through inner portions (112) of said inner pieces (11) and at least one male tab (13) provided symmetrically with respect to female tabs (12) in the vertical axis (y) extending in the vertical direction along the center of the cover piece (11) such that each male tab corresponds to each of said female tabs (12).

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present invention relates to a kind of assembly group employed for housing the styrofoam utilized for the insulation of the part so called zero degree cooling compartments in deep freezers or no frost refrigerators.

PRIOR ART

[0002] Zero degree compartments or chiller compartments are provided in cooling sections of the deep freezers or no frost refrigerators. Said compartment inside the cooling section is at a temperature between 0°C and +4°C. Styrofoam is provided on the base section of the compartment separating the zero degree cooling compartment and cooling section in order to isolate the temperature differences there between.

[0003] In the current applications, styrofoam is housed between a top cover and a bottom cover made of plastic and plastic insulation group or assembly group formed as such is mounted on the base section of the zero degree cooling compartments. Shape wise, said bottom cover and top cover complement each other; however, they are parts having different recess-protrusion forms and thicknesses. Thus, two different injection molds are used for manufacturing of said covers and they are marked with different codes to prevent jumbling thereof. This situation, in turn, results in more labor, time and cost for manufacturing and inventory as well as low production efficiency.

[0004] In conclusion, all of the aforementioned problems have made it necessary to make an improvement in the relevant art.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0005] The present invention relates to an assembly group developed for eliminating the aforementioned disadvantages and providing new advantages to the relevant technical field.

[0006] The main object of the present invention is to provide an assembly group by means of using two single type parts.

[0007] Another object of the present invention is to provide an assembly group having low manufacturing cost with high production efficiency.

[0008] The present invention, in order to achieve all the objects, which are mentioned above and will be evident from the following detailed description, relates to an assembly group comprising two interlockable cover pieces. Accordingly, said assembly group is characterized in that said cover pieces are identical and they comprise, to allow interlocking of cover pieces through inner portions thereof, at least one female tab provided on the inner portion of the cover pieces and at least one male tab provided symmetrically with respect to female tabs in the vertical axis extending in the vertical direction along the center of the cover piece such that each male tab corresponds to each of said female tabs.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, female and male tabs are formed so as to be compatible shape wise.

[0010] In another preferred embodiment of the present invention, assembly group is benefited in no frost refrigerators and deep freezers with an insulating material placed between the cover pieces for basically providing the heat insulation.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0011] 

Figure 1 is a view of the assembly group employed in the prior art.

Figure 2 is a general view of the assembly group according to the present invention.

Figure 3a is the view of the outer portion of the cover piece.

Figure 3b is the view of the inner portion of the cover piece.

REFERENCE NUMBERS OF PARTS GIVEN IN FIGURES

[0012] 

1 Assembly Group

1.1 Top Cover

1.2 Bottom Cover

1.3 Insulating material

1.4 Basket

10 Assembly Group

11 Cover Piece

111 Outer Portion

112 Inner Portion

12 Female Tab

13 Male Tab

Vertical axis: y

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0013] In this detailed description, novelty according to the present invention is described with examples only for a better understanding of the subject without constituting any restrictive effect. Accordingly, a kind of assembly group (10) housing insulating material used in the deep freezer and no frost refrigerators for insulation of the zero degree cooling (chiller) compartment is described in the description and illustrations given below. However, it is possible to create different assembly groups to be employed for different purposes in different areas with small form alterations being performed on the present invention.

[0014] In Figure 1, view of the assembly group (1) used in the prior art is given. Accordingly, assembly group (1) is mounted on the base of a basket (1.4) separating the cooling compartment from other sections. Assembly group (1) comprises a top cover (1.1) and a bottom cover (1.2) having different forms. First, insulating material and then, top cover (1.1) is placed on the bottom cover (1.2) and they are interlocked. Assembly group (1) formed as such is adapted inside the basket (1.4).

[0015] In Figure 2, general view of the assembly group (10) according to the present invention is given. Assembly group (10) comprises two identical cover pieces (11). Views of the outer and inner portions (111,112) of said cover piece (11) are given in Figure 3a and Figure 3b, respectively. A vertical axis (y) extending in the vertical direction along the center of the cover piece (11) is defined. Female tabs (12) placed at regular intervals on the inner portion (112) of the cover piece (11) and male tabs (13) placed symmetrically with respect to female tabs (12) in said vertical axis (y) such that each of said male tabs corresponds to each of said female tabs (12) are provided.

[0016] Interlocking of cover pieces (11) forming the assembly group (10) is provided by making use of said symmetrical feature. In more detailed terms, when the cover pieces (11) are mutually positioned such that the inner portions (112) thereof face each other, all female tabs (12) provided on one cover piece (11) correspond to the male tabs (13) provided on the other cover piece (11) and all male tabs (13) correspond to the female tabs (12) provided on the other cover piece (11) thanks to the female and male tabs (12,13) being symmetrical with respect to the vertical axis (y). In said position, female and male tabs (12,13) mutually engage and interlock when one cover piece (11) is placed on the other one.

[0017] In accordance with the description given above, assembly group (10) is formed as follows: An insulating material comprising openings corresponding to the female and male tabs (12,13) provided on the cover piece (11) is placed on one cover piece (11). Then, female and male tabs (12,13) are interlocked by placing the second cover piece (11) onto the first cover piece (11) such that inner portions (112) thereof face each other. Assembly group (10) formed as such is placed inside the basket provided in the cooling compartment.

[0018] In alternative embodiments of the present invention, depending on the required number of the female and male tabs (12,13) to be used and the required application area of the assembly group (10), it is possible to form cover pieces (11) comprising female and male tabs (12,13) provided in different sizes and positions provided that they are symmetrical with respect to the vertical axis (y).

[0019] Scope of the protection of the present invention is specified in the appended claims, wherein it cannot be limited to those described in this detailed description for the purpose of illustration. Because it is obvious that a person skilled in the art may suggest similar structures in consideration of those described above without departing from the main subject of the present invention.

Claims

1. An assembly group (10) comprising two interlockable cover pieces (11) used in the cooling compartments, wherein said cover pieces (11) are identical and comprise female tabs (12) provided on inner portions (112) in order to allow interlocking through inner portions (112) of said inner pieces (11) and at least one male tab (13) provided symmetrically with respect to female tabs (12) in the vertical axis (y) extending in the vertical direction along the center of the cover piece (11) such that each male tab corresponds to each of said female tabs (12).

2. An assembly group (10) according to Claim 1, wherein female and male tabs (12,13) are formed so as to be compatible shape wise.

3. An assembly group (10) according to Claim 1, wherein said assembly group is employed in no frost refrigerators and deep freezers with an insulating material placed between the cover pieces (11) for basically providing the heat insulation.

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