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EP0838180B1
EP0838180B1 EP97116672A EP97116672A EP0838180B1 EP 0838180 B1 EP0838180 B1 EP 0838180B1 EP 97116672 A EP97116672 A EP 97116672A EP 97116672 A EP97116672 A EP 97116672A EP 0838180 B1 EP0838180 B1 EP 0838180B1
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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  • the invention relates to a cooling device with several Cooling compartments according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • Cooling devices are known which are a series of for Part cooled compartments, each by a lockable door or flap are lockable and for Storage of goods, in particular from the Food sector.
  • the locking and unlocking of the The lockers are folded under computer control.
  • a cooling device is in DE 39 14 686 C2.
  • the flaps of the refrigerated compartments must be isolated in order to be economical reasonable cooling is possible and cold losses as far avoided as possible.
  • each flap must have a hydraulic door lock have, as well as a magnetic seal and expensive Hinges.
  • the object of the present invention is a relatively simple in terms of structure To create a cooling device with several cooling compartments.
  • Cooling device according to the invention comparatively simple is built and therefore inexpensive to manufacture. More accurate said the individual flaps of the refrigerated compartments neither insulation nor in the present invention Have seals. Own hydraulic Locking devices are not required. simultaneously it is ensured that the operation of the individual Lockers can be done quickly and easily.
  • the present Cooling device several cooling compartments 1 to 12, which are arranged next to and / or one above the other.
  • the twelve cooling compartments 1 to 12 are cuboid arranged.
  • the access doors of the refrigerated compartments 1 to 12 are denoted by 1 'to 12'.
  • the cooling compartments 1 to 12 are preferably shown in a schematic Frame or housing 32 combined into one unit.
  • a common door 30 is provided for the cooling compartments 1 to 12, the so on the existing of the cooling compartments 1 to 12 Unit, for example on said housing 32 is attached that they all flaps in the closed state 1 'to 12' of the cooling compartments 1 to 12 at least partially covers and holds in the closed state. It is also important that when the door 30 is closed the flaps 1 'to 12' of the refrigerated compartments 1 to 12 automatically in their respectively closed state through door 30 be pressed yourself. It's a sealing device, preferably a magnetic seal 50 is provided in the closed state of the door 30 for sealing the space enclosed by the door 30 and the frame 32, so that the cooling compartments 1 to 12 located in this room can be cooled by an aggregate.
  • the door 30 can, for example, by a mechanical Snap device held on the housing 32 in the closed position become.
  • FIG. 2 shows a preferred embodiment of the present Cooling device using the example of a horizontal one Section through the top three cooling compartments 1 to 3 of the figure 1 shown.
  • the flaps 1 'and 3' are each in the closed state and the flap 2 'in the open Condition shown.
  • Each flap 1 'to 3' is about a pivot point 11, 21 and 31 with respect to their housing 12, 22 and 32 swiveling.
  • the flaps 1 'to 12' of one Unit combined lockers 1 to 12 together actuating door 30 is preferably about a pivot point 31 in relation to the housing receiving the lockers 1 to 12 32 swiveling.
  • the door 30 is also different, for example on the one Lockers 1 to 12 receiving wall niche or the like can be arranged pivotably, the Wall niche forms the housing 32.
  • the flaps 1 'to 12' are each designed so that they are open from the respective state (flap 2 ') through the closing door 30 about its pivot point 21 be turned towards the closed state and by an actuator 13, 23, 33 which between the door 30 and the flaps 1 'to 12' each act, automatically when the door 30 is completely closed brought into the closed state (flaps 1 'and 3') in which they are preferably operated by a locking device, which will be explained in more detail later, be locked.
  • the individual flaps 1 'to 3' are preferably through known spring straps moved forward into the closed position.
  • the door 30 has a hydraulic one Locking device that you automatically after your Release in the closed position.
  • the actuating device 13 to 33 to compensate for tolerances and to achieve one Uniform closing force on all flaps 1 ', 2', 3 'preferably each from a buffer or energy storage 40, which preferably has the shape of a coil spring, which is supported on the one hand on the flap 1 ', 2', 3 'and against the other end an actuator 41 under Compression of the spring 40 in the direction of the flap 1 ', 2 ', 3' can be pressed through the door 30.
  • Preferred ice serves as Actuator a ball head 41 which at the same time serves as a handle for the flap 1 ', 2', 3 '.
  • the coil spring 40 is interlocking and against the or displaceable against each other with the force of the coil spring 40
  • Pipe parts 42, 43 used, one pipe part 42 is attached to the flap 1 ', 2', 3 'and on which other pipe part 43 of the ball head 41 on the outside, preferably on an end wall 44 that closes the tubular part 43 is attached.
  • An unspecified stop provides to ensure that the pipe parts 42, 43 do not come apart can.
  • the locking device 15, 25, 35 is preferably so designed that the respective flap 1 ', 2', 3 'in the closed State engages in a snap-in device, which can be actuated electromagnetically after opening to enable the door 30 to open the flap 1 ', 2', 3 '.
  • the described actuators 13, 23, 33 can also be designed so that they each on the door 30th are attached and that their ball heads 41 each against the press the corresponding flaps 1 ', 2', 3 '.
  • Other actuators, z. B. in the form of elastically compressible Parts of material are conceivable.
  • the door 30 is preferably made of an insulating one Glass material so that the flaps 1 'to 12' from the outside are visible.
  • the door 30 and the housing exist 32 made of insulating materials that keep the cold in the keep space enclosed by them.

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The appliance consists of a multitude of separate boxes, with doors, enclosed within an insulated casing with an outer door, which when closed operates spring-loaded plungers on each inner door, closing them. The refrigerated compartments (1-3) have doors (1'-3') within a heat insulated enclosure (32) with an overall door (30) which closes against a magnetic sealing strip (50). Sprung plunger assemblies (13,23,33), also serving as handles, attached to each inner door are depressed by the inside surface of the outer door, when closed, and held in a sealed closure condition.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Kühleinrichtung mit mehreren Kühlfächern nach dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruches 1.The invention relates to a cooling device with several Cooling compartments according to the preamble of claim 1.

Es sind Kühleinrichtungen bekannt, die eine Reihe von zum Teil gekühlten Fächern aufweisen, die jeweils durch eine verriegelbare Tür bzw. Klappe verschließbar sind und zur Aufbewahrung von Waren, insbesondere aus dem Lebensmittelbereich, dienen. Die Ver- und Entriegelung der Klappen der Schließfächer erfolgt computergesteuert. Beispielsweise ist eine derartige Kühleinrichtung in der DE 39 14 686 C2 beschrieben. Die Klappen der gekühlten Fächer müssen jeweils isoliert sein, damit eine wirtschaftlich vertretbare Kühlung möglich ist und Kälteverluste soweit wie möglich vermieden werden. Bei der bekannten Einrichtung muß jede Klappe eine hydraulische Türschließeinrichtung aufweisen, sowie eine Magnetdichtung und aufwendige Scharniere.Cooling devices are known which are a series of for Part cooled compartments, each by a lockable door or flap are lockable and for Storage of goods, in particular from the Food sector. The locking and unlocking of the The lockers are folded under computer control. For example, such a cooling device is in DE 39 14 686 C2. The flaps of the refrigerated compartments must be isolated in order to be economical reasonable cooling is possible and cold losses as far avoided as possible. In the known facility each flap must have a hydraulic door lock have, as well as a magnetic seal and expensive Hinges.

Aus den Druckschriften US-A-2470956, US-A-1282837 und FR-A-1054622 sind jeweils Kühleinrichtungen bekannt, die jeweils mehrere Kühlfächer besitzen, die jeweils durch eine Klappe verschließbar sind. Zudem weisen diese vorbekannten Kühleinrichtungen jeweils eine die Klappen abdeckende Tür auf. Ein Problem besteht bei diesen bekannten Kühleinrichtungen darin, dass Kälteverluste auftreten, wenn eine oder mehrere Klappen versehentlich nicht geschlossen werden.From documents US-A-2470956, US-A-1282837 and FR-A-1054622 are known cooling devices, each have several cooling compartments, each with a flap are lockable. In addition, these previously known Cooling devices each have a door covering the flaps on. There is a problem with these known ones Cooling devices in that cold losses occur when one or more flaps accidentally not closed become.

Die Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung besteht darin, eine im Hinblick auf ihren Aufbau relativ einfache Kühleinrichtung mit mehreren Kühlfächern zu schaffen.The object of the present invention is a relatively simple in terms of structure To create a cooling device with several cooling compartments.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch eine Kühleinrichtung mit den Merkmalen des Patentanspruches 1 gelöst.This task is performed by a cooling device with the Features of claim 1 solved.

Der wesentliche Vorteil besteht darin, daß die erfindungsgemäße Kühleinrichtung vergleichsweise einfach aufgebaut und daher kostengünstig herstellbar ist. Genauer gesagt müssen die einzelnen Klappen der gekühlten Fächer bei der vorliegenden Erfindung weder Isolierungen noch Dichtungen aufweisen. Eigene hydraulische Schließeinrichtungen sind nicht erforderlich. Gleichzeitig ist sichergestellt, daß die Bedienung der einzelnen Schließfächer schnell und einfach erfolgen kann.The main advantage is that the Cooling device according to the invention comparatively simple is built and therefore inexpensive to manufacture. More accurate said the individual flaps of the refrigerated compartments neither insulation nor in the present invention Have seals. Own hydraulic Locking devices are not required. simultaneously it is ensured that the operation of the individual Lockers can be done quickly and easily.

Im folgenden werden die Erfindung und deren Ausgestaltungen im Zusammenhang mit den Figuren näher erläutert. Es zeigen:

Fig. 1
in schematischer Darstellung eine Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Kühleinrichtung,
Fig. 2
einen Schnitt durch die vorliegende Kühleinrichtung und
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eine bevorzugte Ausgestaltung der Erfindung.
The invention and its configurations are explained in more detail below in connection with the figures. Show it:
Fig. 1
a schematic representation of an embodiment of the cooling device according to the invention,
Fig. 2
a section through the present cooling device and
Fig. 3
a preferred embodiment of the invention.

In der aus der Figur 1 ersichtlichen Weise weist die vorliegende Kühleinrichtung mehrere Kühlfächer 1 bis 12 auf, die neben und/oder übereinander angeordnet sind. Im Beispiel der Figur 1 sind die zwölf Kühlfächer 1 bis 12 quaderförmig angeordnet. Die Zugangsklappen der Kühlfächer 1 bis 12 sind mit 1' bis 12' bezeichnet. Die Kühlfächer 1 bis 12 sind vorzugsweise in einem schematisch dargestellten Rahmen oder Gehäuse 32 zu einer Einheit zusammengefaßt.In the manner shown in FIG. 1, the present Cooling device several cooling compartments 1 to 12, which are arranged next to and / or one above the other. For example 1, the twelve cooling compartments 1 to 12 are cuboid arranged. The access doors of the refrigerated compartments 1 to 12 are denoted by 1 'to 12'. The cooling compartments 1 to 12 are preferably shown in a schematic Frame or housing 32 combined into one unit.

Für die Kühlfächer 1 bis 12 ist eine gemeinsame Tür 30 vorgesehen, die so an der aus den Kühlfächern 1 bis 12 bestehenden Einheit, beispielsweise an dem genannten Gehäuse 32 befestigt ist, daß sie im geschlossenen Zustand alle Klappen 1' bis 12' der Kühlfächer 1 bis 12 zumindest teilweise überdeckt und jeweils auch im geschlossenen Zustand hält. Es ist ferner von Bedeutung, daß beim Schließen der Türe 30 die Klappen 1' bis 12' der Kühlfächer 1 bis 12 automatisch in ihren jeweils geschlossenen Zustand durch die Tür 30 selbst gedrückt werden. Es ist eine Dichtungseinrichtung, vorzugsweise eine Magnetdichtung 50 so vorgesehen, die im geschlossenen Zustand der Tür 30 für eine Abdichtung des von der Tür 30 und dem Rahmen 32 umschlossenen Raum sorgt, so daß die in diesem Raum befindlichen Kühlfächer 1 bis 12 durch ein Aggregat gekühlt werden können.A common door 30 is provided for the cooling compartments 1 to 12, the so on the existing of the cooling compartments 1 to 12 Unit, for example on said housing 32 is attached that they all flaps in the closed state 1 'to 12' of the cooling compartments 1 to 12 at least partially covers and holds in the closed state. It is also important that when the door 30 is closed the flaps 1 'to 12' of the refrigerated compartments 1 to 12 automatically in their respectively closed state through door 30 be pressed yourself. It's a sealing device, preferably a magnetic seal 50 is provided in the closed state of the door 30 for sealing the space enclosed by the door 30 and the frame 32, so that the cooling compartments 1 to 12 located in this room can be cooled by an aggregate.

Die Tür 30 kann beispielsweise durch eine mechanische Schnappvorrichtung am Gehäuse 32 in der Schließposition gehalten werden.The door 30 can, for example, by a mechanical Snap device held on the housing 32 in the closed position become.

In der Figur 2 ist eine bevorzugte Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Kühleinrichtung am Beispiel eines horizontalen Schnittes durch die oberen drei Kühlfächer 1 bis 3 der Figur 1 dargestellt. Dabei sind die Klappen 1' und 3' jeweils im geschlossenen Zustand und die Klappe 2' im geöffneten Zustand gezeigt. Jede Klappe 1' bis 3' ist um einen Drehpunkt 11, 21 bzw. 31 in Bezug auf ihr Gehäuse 12, 22 bzw. 32 verschwenkbar. Die die Klappen 1' bis 12' der zu einer Einheit zusammengefaßten Schließfächer 1 bis 12 gemeinsam betätigende Tür 30 ist um einen Drehpunkt 31 vorzugsweise in Bezug auf das die Schließfächer 1 bis 12 aufnehmende Gehäuse 32 verschwenkbar. Es wird jedoch darauf hingewiesen, daß die Tür 30 auch anders, beispielsweise an einer die Schließfächer 1 bis 12 aufnehmenden Wandnische oder dergleichen verschwenkbar angeordnet sein kann, wobei die Wandnische das Gehäuse 32 bildet. FIG. 2 shows a preferred embodiment of the present Cooling device using the example of a horizontal one Section through the top three cooling compartments 1 to 3 of the figure 1 shown. The flaps 1 'and 3' are each in the closed state and the flap 2 'in the open Condition shown. Each flap 1 'to 3' is about a pivot point 11, 21 and 31 with respect to their housing 12, 22 and 32 swiveling. The flaps 1 'to 12' of one Unit combined lockers 1 to 12 together actuating door 30 is preferably about a pivot point 31 in relation to the housing receiving the lockers 1 to 12 32 swiveling. However, it should be noted that the door 30 is also different, for example on the one Lockers 1 to 12 receiving wall niche or the like can be arranged pivotably, the Wall niche forms the housing 32.

Um beim Schließen der Tür 30 eine gemeinsame Betätigung sämtlicher Klappen 1' bis 12' in den geschlossenen Zustand zu erreichen, sind die Klappen 1' bis 12' jeweils so ausgebildet, daß sie aus dem jeweils geöffneten Zustand (Klappe 2') durch die sich schließende Tür 30 um ihren Drehpunkt 21 in Richtung auf den geschlossenen Zustand gedreht werden und durch eine Betätigungseinrichtung 13, 23, 33, die zwischen der Tür 30 und den Klappen 1' bis 12' jeweils wirkt, dann, wenn die Tür 30 vollständig geschlossen ist, automatisch in den geschlossenen Zustand (Klappen 1' und 3') gebracht sind, in dem sie vorzugsweise durch eine Verriegelungseinrichtung, die später näher erläutert werden wird, verriegelt werden.To operate when the door 30 is closed all flaps 1 'to 12' in the closed state to achieve, the flaps 1 'to 12' are each designed so that they are open from the respective state (flap 2 ') through the closing door 30 about its pivot point 21 be turned towards the closed state and by an actuator 13, 23, 33 which between the door 30 and the flaps 1 'to 12' each act, automatically when the door 30 is completely closed brought into the closed state (flaps 1 'and 3') in which they are preferably operated by a locking device, which will be explained in more detail later, be locked.

Vorzugsweise werden die einzelnen Klappen 1' bis 3' durch an sich bekannte Federbänder in die Schließposition vorbewegt.Vorzugsweise weist die Tür 30 eine hydraulische Schließeinrichtung auf, die sie automatisch nach ihrer Freigabe in die Schließposition bringt.The individual flaps 1 'to 3' are preferably through known spring straps moved forward into the closed position. Preferably the door 30 has a hydraulic one Locking device that you automatically after your Release in the closed position.

Dabei ist es von wesentlicher Bedeutung, daß diese einzige Schließeinrichtung die nötige Schließkraft für alle vorhandenen Klappen 1' bis 3' aufbringt.It is essential that this one Locking device the necessary closing force for all existing Apply flaps 1 'to 3'.

Gemäß Figur 3 besteht die Betätigungseinrichtung 13 bis 33 zum Ausgleich von Toleranzen und zum Erreichen einer gleichmäßigen Schließkraft auf alle Klappen 1', 2', 3' vorzugsweise jeweils aus einem Puffer bzw. Energiespeicher 40, der vorzugsweise die Form einer Schraubenfeder aufweist, die sich einerseits an der Klappe 1', 2', 3' abstützt und gegen deren anderes Ende ein Betätigungselement 41 unter Komprimierung der Feder 40 in Richtung auf die Klappe 1', 2', 3' durch die Tür 30 drückbar ist. Vorzugseise dient als Betätigungselement ein Kugelkopf 41 der gleichzeitig auch als Griff für die Klappe 1', 2', 3' dient. Die Schraubenfeder 40 ist in ineinander eingreifende und gegen die oder mit der Kraft der Schraubenfeder 40 gegeneinander verschiebbare Rohrteile 42, 43 eingesetzt, wobei ein Rohrteil 42 an der Klappe 1', 2', 3' befestigt ist und wobei an dem anderen Rohrteil 43 der Kugelkopf 41 außenseitig, vorzugsweise an einer das Rohrteil 43 abschließenden Stirnwand 44 befstigt ist. Ein nicht näher bezeichneter Anschlag sorgt dafür, daß sich die Rohrteile 42, 43 nicht voneinander lösen können. Beim Schließen der Tür 30 schlägt die Innenfläche derselben an den Kugelköpfen 41 an, so daß diese gegen die Kraft der Federn 40 zu den Klappen 1', 2', 3' (Figur 2) gedrückt werden, die zum Verriegeln derselben nötige erhöhte Schließkraft aufgebracht und die schematisch dargestellte Verriegelungseinrichtung 15, 25 bzw. 35 betätigt wird. Die Verriegelungseinrichtung 15, 25, 35 ist vorzugsweise so ausgestaltet, daß die jeweilige Klappe 1', 2', 3' im geschlossenen Zustand in einer Einrastvorrichtung einrastet, die elektromagnetisch betätigbar ist, um nach dem Öffnen der Tür 30 das Öffnen der Klappe 1', 2', 3' zu ermöglichen. According to FIG. 3, the actuating device 13 to 33 to compensate for tolerances and to achieve one Uniform closing force on all flaps 1 ', 2', 3 'preferably each from a buffer or energy storage 40, which preferably has the shape of a coil spring, which is supported on the one hand on the flap 1 ', 2', 3 'and against the other end an actuator 41 under Compression of the spring 40 in the direction of the flap 1 ', 2 ', 3' can be pressed through the door 30. Preferred ice serves as Actuator a ball head 41 which at the same time serves as a handle for the flap 1 ', 2', 3 '. The coil spring 40 is interlocking and against the or displaceable against each other with the force of the coil spring 40 Pipe parts 42, 43 used, one pipe part 42 is attached to the flap 1 ', 2', 3 'and on which other pipe part 43 of the ball head 41 on the outside, preferably on an end wall 44 that closes the tubular part 43 is attached. An unspecified stop provides to ensure that the pipe parts 42, 43 do not come apart can. When the door 30 is closed, the inner surface beats the same on the ball heads 41 so that these against the force of the springs 40 to the flaps 1 ', 2', 3 '(Figure 2) pressed, the increased necessary to lock the same Closing force applied and the schematically shown Locking device 15, 25 and 35 is actuated. The locking device 15, 25, 35 is preferably so designed that the respective flap 1 ', 2', 3 'in the closed State engages in a snap-in device, which can be actuated electromagnetically after opening to enable the door 30 to open the flap 1 ', 2', 3 '.

In an sich bekannter Weise werden die Klappen 1' bis 12' durch die bereits genannten Federelemente, die vorzugsweise auf den Achsen 11, 21, 31 angeordnet sind, in Richtung auf die Schließpositionen vorgespannt, so daß die sie nach ihrer Freigabe automatisch in Richtung auf den geschlossenen Zustand verschwenkt werden.In a manner known per se, the flaps 1 'to 12' through the spring elements already mentioned, which preferably are arranged on the axes 11, 21, 31, in the direction of the closing positions preloaded so that they according to their Release automatically towards the closed Condition can be pivoted.

Die beschriebenen Betätigungseinrichtungen 13, 23, 33 können auch so ausgebildet sein, daß sie jeweils an der Tür 30 befestigt sind und daß ihre Kugelköpfe 41 jeweils gegen die entsprechenden Klappen 1', 2', 3' drücken. Auch andere Betätigungseinrichtungen, z. B. in der Form von elastisch zusammendrückbaren Materialteilen sind denkbar.The described actuators 13, 23, 33 can also be designed so that they each on the door 30th are attached and that their ball heads 41 each against the press the corresponding flaps 1 ', 2', 3 '. Other actuators, z. B. in the form of elastically compressible Parts of material are conceivable.

Die Tür 30 besteht vorzugsweise aus einem isolierenden Glasmaterial, so daß die Klappen 1' bis 12' von außen sichtbar sind. Allgemein bestehen die Tür 30 und das Gehäuse 32 aus isolierenden Materialien, die die Kälte in dem von ihnen umschlossenen Raum halten.The door 30 is preferably made of an insulating one Glass material so that the flaps 1 'to 12' from the outside are visible. In general, the door 30 and the housing exist 32 made of insulating materials that keep the cold in the keep space enclosed by them.

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  1. A cooling device having several cooling compartments (1 to 12), each of which can be closed by a cover (1' to 12'), and having a door (30) covering the covers (1' to 12'),
    characterised in that associated with each cover is a device (13, 23, 33) which acts between the door (30) and the cover (1' to 12') upon the closing of the door (30) and generates a force which forces the cover (1' to 12') into the closed state.
  2. A cooling device according to Claim 1,
    characterised in that the device (13, 23, 33) comprise an energy storage device that generates the force.
  3. A cooling device according to Claim 2,
    characterised in that the energy storage device has the form of a spring, the one end of which is supported on the cover (1' to 12') and at the other end of which an actuating element (41) is disposed, against which the inner face of the door (30) is pressed when said door closes.
  4. A cooling device according to Claim 2,
    characterised in that the energy storage device is in the form of a spring, the one end of which is supported on the door (30) and at the other end of which an actuating element (41) is disposed, which is pressed against the cover (1' to 12') during the closing of the door (30).
  5. A cooling device according to Claim 3,
    characterised in that the spring (40) is a coil spring, which is disposed in mutually axially displaceable tubular parts (42, 43), the one tubular part being fixed to the cover (1' to 12') and the actuating element being fixed to the other tubular part (43).
  6. A cooling device according to Claim 4,
    characterised in that the spring (40) is a coil spring which is disposed in mutually axially displaceable tubular parts (42, 43), with the one tubular part being fixed to the door (1' to 12') and the actuating element being fixed to the other tubular part (43).
  7. A cooling device according to one of Claims 3 to 6,
    characterised in that the actuating element is in the form of a ball.
  8. A cooling device according to one of Claims 1 to 7,
    characterised in that the covers (1' to 12') are prestressed by a spring element towards the closed state.
  9. A cooling device according to one of Claims 1 to 8,
    characterised in that the door (30) can be kept in the closed position by a closing device.
  10. A cooling device according to one of Claims 1 to 9,
    characterised in that the housing (32) and/or the door (30) are made from an insulating material.
  11. A cooling device according to one of Claims 1 to 10, characterised in that the door (30) is made from an insulating glass material.
  12. A cooling device according to one of Claims 1 to 11, characterised in that a cooling unit is provided for cooling the space enclosed by the housing (32) and the door (30).
  13. A cooling device according to one of Claims 1 to 12, characterised in that the cooling compartments (1 to 12) are disposed in a housing (32) on which the door (30) is swivel-mounted around an axis (31).
  14. A cooling device according to Claim 13,
    characterised in that a sealing device (50) is provided, which is responsible for sealing the space enclosed by the door (30) and the housing (32) when the door (30) is in the closed position.
  15. A cooling device according to Claim 14,
    characterised in that the sealing device (50) is a magnetic seal.
  16. A cooling device according to one of Claims 1 to 15, characterised in that each cover (1' to 12') comprises a locking mechanism (35) by which it can be kept in the closed state.
  17. A cooling device according to Claim 16,
    characterised in that the locking mechanism (35) comprises a latching device which locks the cover (1' to 12') when it is closed and which can be operated electromagnetically to open the cover (1' to 12').
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