SHOWCASE (VERSIONS) Russian patent published in 1999 - IPC

FIELD: mechanical engineering. SUBSTANCE: showcase has food product storage section and at least two adjacent columns with round shelves mounted for rotation within food product storage section. Front panel of showcase is provided with two doors positioned at an angle oriented backward relative to two convex side walls and connected with flat rear wall. Columns are mounted in food product storage section so that they adjoin one another and concave inner side walls to define central air circulation channel in rear part of food product storage section between columns and rear wall. Partition wall attached to rear wall in central part has opening for directing cooled air from air circulation channel to food products on shelves. Refrigerating unit is completely mounted in retractable section within showcase base. Such arrangement of refrigerating unit provides easy access for repair and maintenance. Construction of showcase allows its inner space to be effectively used during selling of food products. EFFECT: increased efficiency by enhanced air circulation, simplified construction, easy and convenient maintenance and operation. 15 cl, 4 dwg