Storage container suitable to be used in a refrigerator

Abstract

The present invention relates to a refrigerator comprising a storage container that has a crisper wherein the fruits and/or the vegetables are stored and a body that supports the crisper and that facilitates the placement of the crisper into the refrigerator.

Claims

1. A refrigerator comprising: a storage container that has a crisper wherein foodstuffs are stored and a body that supports the crisper and wherein the crisper is placed, a housing that is disposed on the body so as to remain above the crisper, and a semipermeable filter that is detachably disposed into the housing and that enables the foodstuffs to remain fresh, wherein the crisper has a closed position and an open position to which the crisper is changed from the closed position by being tilted forward, the crisper is seated into the body in the closed position, an interior of the crisper is accessed in the open position, and wherein the filter is placed into the housing when the crisper is in the closed position and placed over the crisper by being removed from inside the housing when the crisper is changed to the open position.

2. The refrigerator as in claim 1, further comprising: a plurality of protrusions that are disposed oppositely on the crisper and that enable the crisper to be mounted to the body and to be switched between the closed position and the open position.

3. The refrigerator as claim 1, further comprising: a portable cassette configured to be opened/closed, and be placed into the housing or over the crisper, wherein the portable cassette enables placement of the filter therein.

4. The refrigerator as claim 1, wherein the filter serves as a cover by covering over the crisper when the crisper is in the open position.

5. The refrigerator as claim 1, further comprising: a plurality of openings that are disposed on the body and that enable entry of air into the crisper when the crisper is in the closed position.

6. The refrigerator as claim 1, further comprising: a plate that is disposed into the crisper so that a gap remains between the plate and a crisper base and that enables the foodstuffs to be placed thereon.

7. The refrigerator as claim 1, further comprising: a gasket that is disposed on the crisper and that prevents air entry into the crisper by squeezing between the crisper and a cassette as a result of a pressure applied thereon by the cassette when the cassette is placed onto the crisper.

8. The refrigerator as claim 1, further comprising: at least one door shelf, wherein the storage container is configured to be placed onto the door shelf.

Description

(1) The refrigerator realized in order to attain the aim of the present invention is illustrated in the attached figures, where:

(2) FIG. 1is the perspective view of the refrigerator.

(3) FIG. 2is the perspective view of the storage container.

(4) FIG. 3is the perspective view of the cassette and the filter.

(5) FIG. 4is the perspective view of the storage container and the cassette.

(6) FIG. 5is the perspective view of the crisper, the cassette and the body.

(7) FIG. 6is the perspective view of the storage container when the crisper is in the open position.

(8) The elements illustrated in the figures are numbered as follows: 1. Refrigerator 2. Crisper 3. Body 4. Storage container 5. Filter 6. Door shelf 7. Cassette 8. Opening 9. Plate 10. Gasket 11. Protrusion 12. Housing

(9) The refrigerator (1) comprises a storage container (4) that has a crisper (2) wherein the fruits and/or the vegetables are stored and a body (3) that supports the crisper (2) and wherein the crisper (2) is placed.

(10) The refrigerator (1) of the present invention comprises a housing (12) that is disposed on the body (3) so as to remain above the crisper (2) and a semipermeable filter (5) that is detachably disposed into the housing (12) and that enables the foodstuffs to remain fresh. The filter (5) has a porous configuration so as to enable the passage of gases in certain concentrations. By means of the filter (5) that is detachably mounted to the storage container (4), the filter (5) can be replaced with a new one even if the pores are clogged with humidity and dirt in the course of time. Thus, the fruits and the vegetables stored in the storage container (2) are always kept fresh.

(11) In an embodiment of the present invention, the crisper (2) has a closed position wherein the crisper (2) is almost completely seated into the body (3) and an open position to which the crisper (2) is changed from the closed position by being tilted forward and wherein the interior thereof can be accessed. The filter (5) is placed into the housing (12) when the crisper (2) is in the closed position and placed over the crisper (2) by being removed from inside the housing (12) and slid when the crisper (2) is in the open position. Thus, the filter (5) can be easily pulled from inside the housing (12) and placed over the crisper (2) when desired to be used. Moreover, by means of the housing (12) arranged on the body (3), a separate space for storing the filter (5) is not needed and the filter (5) is prevented from getting lost.

(12) In an embodiment of the present invention, the refrigerator (1) comprises a plurality of protrusions (11) that are disposed oppositely on the crisper (2) and that enable the crisper (2) to be mounted to the body (3) and to be switched between the closed and open positions. The protrusions (11) enable the crisper (2) to be tilted forwards so as to be opened.

(13) In an embodiment of the present invention, the refrigerator (1) comprises a portable cassette (7) that can be easily opened/closed, that can be placed into the housing (12) or over the crisper (2) and that enables the placement of the filter (5) therein. The cassette (7) surrounds the filter (5), thus providing a more rigid structure and enabling the filter (5) to be more easily mounted/dismounted. Moreover, by means of the cassette (7), the filter (5) is enabled to remain clean for a longer time.

(14) In an embodiment of the present invention, the filter (5) serves as a cover by covering over the crisper (2) when the crisper (2) is in the open position. Thus, convenience of utilization is provided by using the filter (5) for multiple purposes. By means of the filter (5) that also serves as a cover, there remains no need to produce a separate cover, thus decreasing production costs.

(15) In an embodiment of the present invention, the refrigerator (1) comprises a plurality of openings (8) that are disposed on the body (3) and that enable the entry of air into the crisper (2) when the crisper (2) is in the closed position. Thus, by providing the discharge of the moisture in the crisper (2), formation of odor in the crisper (2) is prevented.

(16) In an embodiment of the present invention, the refrigerator (1) comprises a plate (9) that is disposed into the crisper (2) so that a gap remains between the plate (9) and the crisper (2) base and that enables the fruits and the vegetables to be placed thereon. By means of the plate (9), water droplets on the humid fruits and vegetables run down under the plate (9), thus enabling the fruits and the vegetables to be stored for a longer time.

(17) In an embodiment of the present invention, the refrigerator (1) comprises a gasket (10) that is disposed on the crisper (2) and that prevents the air entry into the crisper (2) by squeezing between the crisper (2) and the cassette (7) as a result of the pressure applied thereon by the cassette (7) when the cassette (7) is placed onto the crisper (2).

(18) In an embodiment of the present invention, the refrigerator (1) comprises at least one door shelf (6) disposed thereon and the storage container (4) is disposed under the door shelf (6). The body (3), that is used as a hanger, facilitates the attachment of the storage container (4) to the door shelf (6).

(19) By means of the present invention, in particular by means of the filter that is detachably mounted to the storage container (4), the filter (5) can be replaced with a new one when deformed. Thus, the fruits and the vegetables stored in the storage container (2) are always kept fresh. The use of the storage container (4) is facilitated by means of the compact structure that is composed of only the crisper (2) and the body (3). Since the filter (5) can be concealed in the storage container (4) when the storage container (4) is not used, user satisfaction is improved.