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EP1184632A2
EP1184632A2 EP01121020A EP01121020A EP1184632A2 EP 1184632 A2 EP1184632 A2 EP 1184632A2 EP 01121020 A EP01121020 A EP 01121020A EP 01121020 A EP01121020 A EP 01121020A EP 1184632 A2 EP1184632 A2 EP 1184632A2
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    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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    • B65D88/744—Large containers having means for heating, cooling, aerating or other conditioning of contents heating or cooling through the walls or internal parts of the container, e.g. circulation of fluid inside the walls
    • 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
    • F25D3/00—Devices using other cold materials; Devices using cold-storage bodies
    • F25D3/10—Devices using other cold materials; Devices using cold-storage bodies using liquefied gases, e.g. liquid air
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  • the invention relates to a container with at least one cooling module, the means for Includes a coolant.
  • Cold storage devices for storing and transporting refrigerated goods are known, in which liquefied gases are used as coolants. It is common that liquid gas at the top of a container to be cooled insert drawer-like reservoir. As is known, the cold is over the partition of the reservoir to the refrigerated goods in the cold room, and evaporated refrigerant is passed into the cold room for further product cooling. at However, this arrangement has disadvantages: on the one hand, it is expensive Precautions to prevent liquid refrigerant from entering To hit the refrigerator compartment, as this can damage the refrigerated goods.
  • cooling is used here and below for cooling and keeping cold in the Range of plus degrees and minus degrees used.
  • the present invention has for its object a device for product-friendly cooling adapted to the needs of the refrigerated goods To be made available that are operated independently of a power supply can, and is therefore particularly suitable for the transport and storage of refrigerated goods.
  • the cooling module as hollow at least partially in the area of the side walls of the container Wall is executed, the hollow wall for receiving coolant is provided.
  • the hollow wall is designed as a hollow U-profile, which is filled with liquid coolant. With this configuration there is a big one Surface available over which a heat exchange takes place. The cooling capacity of the coolant can be used optimally.
  • the cooling module preferably has means for delivering coolant vapor to the Interior of the container. Contact with the coolant vapor will Chilled goods advantageously cooled evenly.
  • the cooling module is particularly preferably adjustable in height in the region of the side walls attached to the container. This has the advantage that, for example, the Temperature distribution within certain limits on the distribution of the load Chilled goods can be set in the container.
  • the cooling module with guide rails executed horizontally displaceable along the side walls of the container.
  • This Design allows easy replacement of a cooling module, as well as a Extending the cooling module from the container, for example for cleaning purposes.
  • the cooling module is in the area of the side walls of the container integrated into the container walls This has the advantage to be particularly space-saving.
  • the container wall is preferably good towards the surroundings isolated. Vacuum insulation is particularly preferred.
  • the interior of the container is advantageously separated by at least one horizontal one Separation layer divided into at least two areas.
  • This is particularly advantageous Cooling module designed so that different in the different areas Temperatures prevail.
  • the cooling module is located along the upper half of the side walls of the container, being at the level of the lower end a horizontal partition is attached to the cooling module. That means two Storage areas for refrigerated goods are available, a lower warmer area and an upper one colder area. This is particularly useful for storing or transporting Different types of refrigerated goods in one container are an advantage.
  • At least one means for supplying coolant is expediently provided, in particular, this means is provided in the area of the side walls of the container.
  • the means for supplying coolant with a source for is particularly expedient Coolant connectable.
  • Coolant liquefied gases especially liquid nitrogen
  • carbon dioxide in particular liquid carbon dioxide
  • the container expediently has insulation that thermally isolates the container shields from the ambient temperature.
  • the container is advantageously designed such that it is used for transport and / or Storage of refrigerated goods, especially food to be cooled, is suitable.
  • Food-compatible materials such as, for example, are expedient Stainless steel, provided.
  • the invention In contrast to conventional food temperature control devices is with the invention a product gentle and to the needs of Cooling device adapted cooling device provided.
  • the flow of the Container with cold gas ensures, among other things, a homogeneous Temperature distribution in the refrigerated goods.
  • the refrigerated goods can be in the Interior of the container are cooled evenly.
  • the good dosing of the LPG used significantly contributes to the fact that the use of coolant can be sensibly minimized.
  • the invention enables Container due to the large surface of the cooling module a very good one Heat transfer and even temperature distribution, as well as efficient Use of the cooling capacity provided.
  • the possibility of A large division of the interior of the container into different cooling areas Advantage for the storage of different refrigerated goods in one container.
  • the device according to the invention is also extremely suitable for Transport refrigeration. It is independent of a permanent energy supply in the To operate the cold keeping phase.
  • the structure of the device is made selected a few components simply and robustly, which meets the requirements of one Transport container in terms of transport weight and durability.
  • Figure 1 shows a container (1) according to the invention with a cooling module (2), the one Supply (3) for coolant and a means (4) for releasing coolant vapor into the Has interior of the container (1).
  • Figure 2 shows a container (1) according to the invention with a cooling module (2), the several means (4) for delivering coolant vapor into the interior of the container (1) having. This arrangement ensures an even distribution of the gaseous Coolant in the tank (1) reached.
  • Figure 2 shows a horizontal Partition (5) which is designed as an insulating plate or as a eutectic plate.
  • the container is designed so that in the area above the Partition (5) a temperature of + 1 ° C to + 3 ° C and in the area below the Partition (5) a temperature of + 5 ° C to + 7 ° C prevails.
  • FIG. 3 shows a container (1) according to the invention, in the side walls Cooling module (2) is integrated.
  • the side walls have insulation (7) on.

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The cooling module (2) is implemented as a hollow wall located on the side wall of the container (1).

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Behälter mit mindestens einem Kühlmodul, das Mittel zur Aufnahme eines Kühlmittels aufweist.The invention relates to a container with at least one cooling module, the means for Includes a coolant.

Bekannt sind Kalthaltungseinrichtungen zur Lagerung und zum Transport von Kühlgut, in denen verflüssigte Gase als Kühlmittel eingesetzt werden. Dabei ist es üblich das flüssige Gas am oberen Ende eines zu kühlenden Behälters in ein schubladenähnliches Reservoir einzubringen. Bekanntermaßen wird dabei Kälte über die Trennwand des Reservoirs an das Kühlgut im Kühlraum abgegeben, sowie verdampftes Kältemittel zur weiteren Produktkühlung in den Kühlraum geleitet. Bei dieser Anordnung treten jedoch Nachteile auf: Zum einen ist es erforderlich aufwändige Vorkehrungen zur Verhinderung des Eindringens von flüssigem Kältemittel in den Kühlraum zu treffen, da dadurch das Kühlgut geschädigt werden kann. Zum anderen ist der Wärmeübergang durch die Trennwand aufgrund der begrenzten Fläche, die die Unterseite eines bekannten, schubladenähnlichen Reservoirs bietet, für verschiedene Anwendungen unbefriedigend, beispielsweise wenn auf eine rasche Abkühlung von eingebrachtem Kühlgut oder eine besonders gleichmäßige Temperaturverteilung Wert gelegt wird.Cold storage devices for storing and transporting refrigerated goods are known, in which liquefied gases are used as coolants. It is common that liquid gas at the top of a container to be cooled insert drawer-like reservoir. As is known, the cold is over the partition of the reservoir to the refrigerated goods in the cold room, and evaporated refrigerant is passed into the cold room for further product cooling. at However, this arrangement has disadvantages: on the one hand, it is expensive Precautions to prevent liquid refrigerant from entering To hit the refrigerator compartment, as this can damage the refrigerated goods. On the other hand is the heat transfer through the partition due to the limited area that the Bottom of a well-known, drawer-like reservoir offers, for different Applications unsatisfactory, for example when a rapid cooling of introduced refrigerated goods or a particularly uniform temperature distribution value is placed.

Der Begriff Kühlen wird hierbei und im folgenden für Abkühlen und Kalthalten im Bereich von Plusgraden und von Minusgraden verwendet.The term cooling is used here and below for cooling and keeping cold in the Range of plus degrees and minus degrees used.

Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Vorrichtung zur produktschonenden und an die Bedürfnisse des Kühlguts angepaßte Kühlung zur Verfügung zu stellen, die unabhängig von einer Energieversorgung betrieben werden kann, und daher zum Transport und zur Lagerung von Kühlgut besonders geeignet ist.The present invention has for its object a device for product-friendly cooling adapted to the needs of the refrigerated goods To be made available that are operated independently of a power supply can, and is therefore particularly suitable for the transport and storage of refrigerated goods.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß dadurch gelöst, dass das Kühlmodul als zumindest teilweise im Bereich der Seitenwände des Behälters angebrachte hohle Wandung ausgeführt ist, wobei die hohle Wandung zur Aufnahme von Kühlmittel vorgesehen ist. Beispielsweise ist die hohle Wandung als hohles U-Profil ausgeführt, das mit flüssigem Kühlmittel befüllt ist. Mit dieser Ausgestaltung steht eine große Oberfläche zur Verfügung, über die ein Wärmetausch stattfindet. Die Kälteleistung des eingesetzten Kühlmittels kann damit optimal genutzt weden.This object is achieved in that the cooling module as hollow at least partially in the area of the side walls of the container Wall is executed, the hollow wall for receiving coolant is provided. For example, the hollow wall is designed as a hollow U-profile, which is filled with liquid coolant. With this configuration there is a big one Surface available over which a heat exchange takes place. The cooling capacity of the coolant can be used optimally.

Bevorzugt weist das Kühlmodul Mittel zur Abgabe von Kühlmitteldampf an den Innenraum des Behälters auf. Durch Kontakt mit dem Kühlmitteldampf wird das Kühlgut vorteilhaft gleichmäßig gekühlt.The cooling module preferably has means for delivering coolant vapor to the Interior of the container. Contact with the coolant vapor will Chilled goods advantageously cooled evenly.

Besonders bevorzugt ist das Kühlmodul höhenverstellbar im Bereich der Seitenwände des Behälters angebracht. Dadurch ergibt sich der Vorteil, dass beispielsweise die Temperaturverteilung in gewissen Grenzen auf die Verteilung der Beladung mit Kühlgut im Behälter eingestellt werden kann.The cooling module is particularly preferably adjustable in height in the region of the side walls attached to the container. This has the advantage that, for example, the Temperature distribution within certain limits on the distribution of the load Chilled goods can be set in the container.

Nach einer Weiterbildung der Erfindung ist das Kühlmodul mit Führungsschienen entlang der Seitenwände des Behälters horizontal verschiebbar ausgeführt. Diese Ausgestaltung ermöglicht ein einfaches Auswechseln eines Kühlmoduls, sowie ein Ausfahren des Kühlmoduls aus dem Behälter, beispielsweise zu Reinigungszwecken.According to a development of the invention, the cooling module with guide rails executed horizontally displaceable along the side walls of the container. This Design allows easy replacement of a cooling module, as well as a Extending the cooling module from the container, for example for cleaning purposes.

Gemäß einer anderen Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist das Kühlmodul im Bereich der Seitenwände des Behälters in die Behälterwände integriert Dies hat den Vorteil, besonders platzsparend zu sein. Bevorzugt ist die Behälterwand zur Umgebung hin gut isoliert. Besonders bevorzugt ist eine Vakuumisolierung.According to another embodiment of the invention, the cooling module is in the area of the side walls of the container integrated into the container walls This has the advantage to be particularly space-saving. The container wall is preferably good towards the surroundings isolated. Vacuum insulation is particularly preferred.

Vorteilhafterweise ist der Innenraum des Behälters durch mindestens eine horizontale Trennschicht in mindestens zwei Bereiche unterteilt. Besonders vorteilhaft ist das Kühlmodul so ausgestaltet, dass in den verschiedenen Bereichen unterschiedliche Temperaturen herrschen. Beispielsweise befindet sich das Kühlmodul entlang der oberen Hälfte der Seitenwände des Behälters, wobei auf der Höhe des unteren Endes des Kühlmoduls eine horizontale Trennwand angebracht ist. Damit stehen zwei Lagerbereiche für Kühlgut zur Verfügung, ein unterer wärmere Bereich und ein oberer kälterer Bereich. Dies ist besonders zum Lagem oder zum Transport von unterschiedlichen Arten an Kühlgut in einem Behälter von Vorteil.The interior of the container is advantageously separated by at least one horizontal one Separation layer divided into at least two areas. This is particularly advantageous Cooling module designed so that different in the different areas Temperatures prevail. For example, the cooling module is located along the upper half of the side walls of the container, being at the level of the lower end a horizontal partition is attached to the cooling module. That means two Storage areas for refrigerated goods are available, a lower warmer area and an upper one colder area. This is particularly useful for storing or transporting Different types of refrigerated goods in one container are an advantage.

Zweckmäßigerweise ist mindestens ein Mittel zur Zufuhr von Kühlmittel vorgesehen, insbesondere ist dieses Mittel im Bereich der Seitenwände des Behälters vorgesehen. At least one means for supplying coolant is expediently provided, in particular, this means is provided in the area of the side walls of the container.

Besonders zweckmäßig ist das Mittel zur Zufuhr von Kühlmittel mit einer Quelle für Kühlmittel verbindbar.The means for supplying coolant with a source for is particularly expedient Coolant connectable.

Gemäß einer besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung sind als Kühlmittel verflüssigte Gase, insbesondere flüssiger Stickstoff, vorgesehen. Mit Vorteil ist auch Kohlendioxid, insbesondere flüssiges Kohlendioxid, als Kühlmittel verwendbar.According to a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention are as Coolant liquefied gases, especially liquid nitrogen, are provided. With advantage carbon dioxide, in particular liquid carbon dioxide, can also be used as a coolant.

Zweckmäßigerweise weist der Behälter eine Isolierung auf, die den Behälter thermisch von der Umgebungstemperatur abschirmt.The container expediently has insulation that thermally isolates the container shields from the ambient temperature.

Mit Vorteil ist der Behälter so ausgeführt, dass er zum Transport und /oder zur Lagerung von Kühlgut, insbesondere von zu kühlenden Lebensmitteln, geeignet ist. Zweckmäßigerweise sind lebensmittelverträgliche Werkstoffe, wie zum Beispiel Edelstahl, vorgesehen.The container is advantageously designed such that it is used for transport and / or Storage of refrigerated goods, especially food to be cooled, is suitable. Food-compatible materials such as, for example, are expedient Stainless steel, provided.

Die Erfindung bietet eine ganze Reihe von Vorteilen:The invention offers a number of advantages:

Im Gegensatz zu herkömmlichen Einrichtungen zur Temperaturhaltung von Lebensmitteln wird mit der Erfindung eine produktschonende und an die Bedürfnisse des Kühlguts angepaßte Kühleinrichtung zur Verfügung gestellt. Die Durchströmung des Behälters mit kaltem Gas sorgt unter anderem für eine homogene Temperaturverteilung im Kühlgut. Das Kühlgut kann unabhängig von der Position im Innenraum des Behälters gleichmäßig gekühlt werden. Die gute Dosierbarkeit des eingesetzten Flüssiggases trägt maßgeblich dazu bei, daß der Kühlmitteleinsatz sinnvoll minimiert werden kann. Darüber hinaus ermöglicht der erfindungsgemäße Behälter aufgrund der großen Oberfläche des Kühlmoduls einen sehr guten Wärmeübergang und eine gleichmäßige Temperaturverteilung, sowie eine effiziente Nutzung der bereitgestellten Kälteleistung. Des weiteren stellt die Möglichkeit der Aufteilung des Innenraums des Behälters in verschiedene Kühlbereiche einen großen Vorteil für die Lagerung von unterschiedlichem Kühlgut in einem Behälter dar.In contrast to conventional food temperature control devices is with the invention a product gentle and to the needs of Cooling device adapted cooling device provided. The flow of the Container with cold gas ensures, among other things, a homogeneous Temperature distribution in the refrigerated goods. The refrigerated goods can be in the Interior of the container are cooled evenly. The good dosing of the LPG used significantly contributes to the fact that the use of coolant can be sensibly minimized. In addition, the invention enables Container due to the large surface of the cooling module a very good one Heat transfer and even temperature distribution, as well as efficient Use of the cooling capacity provided. Furthermore, the possibility of A large division of the interior of the container into different cooling areas Advantage for the storage of different refrigerated goods in one container.

Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung eignet sich außerdem hervorragend zur Transportkühlung. Sie ist unabhängig von einer permanenten Energieversorgung in der Kalthaltungsphase zu betreiben. Darüber hinaus ist der Aufbau der Vorrichtung aus wenigen Komponenten einfach und robust gewählt, was den Anforderungen an einen Transportcontainer im Hinblick auf Transportgewicht und Haltbarkeit entgegenkommt.The device according to the invention is also extremely suitable for Transport refrigeration. It is independent of a permanent energy supply in the To operate the cold keeping phase. In addition, the structure of the device is made selected a few components simply and robustly, which meets the requirements of one Transport container in terms of transport weight and durability.

Im folgenden soll die Erfindung anhand von in den Figuren schematisch dargestellten Ausführungsbeispielen näher erläutert werden.In the following, the invention is to be illustrated schematically in the figures Embodiments are explained in more detail.

Figur 1 zeigt einen erfindungsgemäßen Behälter (1) mit einem Kühlmodul (2), das eine Zuführung (3) für Kühlmittel und ein Mittel (4) zur Abgabe von Kühlmitteldampf ins Innere des Behälters (1) aufweist.Figure 1 shows a container (1) according to the invention with a cooling module (2), the one Supply (3) for coolant and a means (4) for releasing coolant vapor into the Has interior of the container (1).

Figur 2 zeigt einen erfindungsgemäßen Behälter (1) mit einem Kühlmodul (2), das mehrere Mittel (4) zur Abgabe von Kühlmitteldampf ins Innere des Behälters (1) aufweist. Durch diese Anordnung wird eine gleichmäßige Verteilung des gasförmigen Kühlmittels im Behälter (1) erreicht. Des weiteren zeigt Figur 2 eine horizontale Trennwand (5), die als Isolierplatte oder als eutektische Platte ausgebildet ist. Beispielsweise wird der Behälter so ausgeführt, dass im Bereich oberhalb der Trennwand (5) eine Temperatur von +1°C bis +3°C und im Bereich unterhalb der Trennwand (5) eine Temperatur von +5°C bis +7°C herrscht.Figure 2 shows a container (1) according to the invention with a cooling module (2), the several means (4) for delivering coolant vapor into the interior of the container (1) having. This arrangement ensures an even distribution of the gaseous Coolant in the tank (1) reached. Furthermore, Figure 2 shows a horizontal Partition (5) which is designed as an insulating plate or as a eutectic plate. For example, the container is designed so that in the area above the Partition (5) a temperature of + 1 ° C to + 3 ° C and in the area below the Partition (5) a temperature of + 5 ° C to + 7 ° C prevails.

Figur 3 zeigt einen erfindungsgemäßen Behälter (1), in dessen Seitenwände ein Kühlmodul (2) integriert ist. Darüber hinaus weisen die Seitenwände eine Isolierung (7) auf.Figure 3 shows a container (1) according to the invention, in the side walls Cooling module (2) is integrated. In addition, the side walls have insulation (7) on.

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Behälter (1) mit mindestens einem Kühlmodul (2), das Mittel zur Aufnahme eines Kühlmittels aufweist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Kühlmodul (2) als zumindest teilweise im Bereich der Seitenwände des Behälters (1) angebrachte hohle Wandung ausgeführt ist, wobei die hohle Wandung zur Aufnahme von Kühlmittel vorgesehen ist.Container (1) with at least one cooling module (2) which has means for receiving a coolant, characterized in that the cooling module (2) is designed as a hollow wall which is at least partially arranged in the region of the side walls of the container (1), the hollow wall Wall for receiving coolant is provided. Behälter (1) nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Kühlmodul (2) Mittel (4) zur Abgabe von Kühlmitteldampf an den Innenraum des Behälters (1) aufweist.Container (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the cooling module (2) has means (4) for delivering coolant vapor to the interior of the container (1). Behälter (1) nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Kühlmodul (2) höhenverstellbar im Bereich der Seitenwände des Behälters (1) angebracht ist.A container (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the cooling module (2) is height-adjustable in the region of the side walls of the container (1). Behälter (1) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Kühlmodul (2) mit Führungsschienen entlang der Seitenwände des Behälters (1) horizontal verschiebbar ausgeführt ist.Container (1) according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the cooling module (2) is designed to be horizontally displaceable along the side walls of the container (1) with guide rails. Behälter (1) nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Kühlmodul (2) im Bereich der Seitenwände des Behälters (1) in die Behälterwände integriert ist.Container (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the cooling module (2) in the region of the side walls of the container (1) is integrated into the container walls. Behälter (1) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Innenraum des Behälters (1) durch mindestens eine horizontale Trennschicht (5) in mindestens zwei Bereiche unterteilt ist.Container (1) according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the interior of the container (1) is divided into at least two areas by at least one horizontal separating layer (5). Behälter (1) nach Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Kühlmodul (2) so ausgestaltet ist, dass in den verschiedenen Bereichen unterschiedliche Temperaturen herrschen.Container (1) according to claim 6, characterized in that the cooling module (2) is designed such that different temperatures prevail in the different areas. Behälter (1) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass mindestens ein Mittel (3) zur Zufuhr von Kühlmittel vorgesehen ist, insbesondere dass dieses Mittel (3) im Bereich der Seitenwände des Behälters (1) vorgesehen ist.Container (1) according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that at least one means (3) for supplying coolant is provided, in particular that this means (3) is provided in the region of the side walls of the container (1). Behälter (1) nach Anspruch 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Mittel (4) zur Zufuhr von Kühlmittel mit einer Quelle für Kühlmittel verbindbar istContainer (1) according to claim 8, characterized in that the means (4) for supplying coolant can be connected to a source of coolant Behälter (1) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass als Kühlmittel verflüssigte Gase, insbesondere flüssiger Stickstoff, vorgesehen sind.Container (1) according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that liquefied gases, in particular liquid nitrogen, are provided as the coolant. Behälter (1) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Behälter (1) eine Isolierung (7) aufweist.Container (1) according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the container (1) has insulation (7). Behälter (1) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Behälter (1) so ausgeführt ist, dass er zum Transport und /oder zur Lagerung von Kühlgut, insbesondere von zu kühlenden Lebensmitteln, geeignet istContainer (1) according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the container (1) is designed such that it is suitable for transporting and / or storing refrigerated goods, in particular foods to be refrigerated
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