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WO2019037983A1
WO2019037983A1 PCT/EP2018/069831 EP2018069831W WO2019037983A1 WO 2019037983 A1 WO2019037983 A1 WO 2019037983A1 EP 2018069831 W EP2018069831 W EP 2018069831W WO 2019037983 A1 WO2019037983 A1 WO 2019037983A1
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Mehmet Ercan KAYMAK
Zulal OZDEMIR
Irem AKINCI
Gurkan OZTOP
Gizem ERDAL
Burak SAHIN
Gulsah PINAR
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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
    • F25D17/00—Arrangements for circulating cooling fluids; Arrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces
    • F25D17/04—Arrangements for circulating cooling fluids; Arrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces for circulating air, e.g. by convection
    • F25D17/042—Air treating means within refrigerated spaces
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61L—METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES
    • A61L9/00—Disinfection, sterilisation or deodorisation of air
    • A61L9/16—Disinfection, sterilisation or deodorisation of air using physical phenomena
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    • A61L9/205—Ultraviolet radiation using a photocatalyst or photosensitiser
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    • A61L—METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES
    • A61L2209/00—Aspects relating to disinfection, sterilisation or deodorisation of air
    • A61L2209/10—Apparatus features
    • A61L2209/11—Apparatus for controlling air treatment
    • A61L2209/111—Sensor means, e.g. motion, brightness, scent, contaminant sensors
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    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61L—METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES
    • A61L2209/00—Aspects relating to disinfection, sterilisation or deodorisation of air
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61L—METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES
    • A61L2209/00—Aspects relating to disinfection, sterilisation or deodorisation of air
    • A61L2209/10—Apparatus features
    • A61L2209/16—Connections to a HVAC unit
    • 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
    • F25D2317/00—Details or arrangements for circulating cooling fluids; Details or arrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces, not provided for in other groups of this subclass
    • F25D2317/04—Treating air flowing to refrigeration compartments
    • F25D2317/041—Treating air flowing to refrigeration compartments by purification
    • F25D2317/0415—Treating air flowing to refrigeration compartments by purification by deodorizing
    • 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
    • F25D2317/00—Details or arrangements for circulating cooling fluids; Details or arrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces, not provided for in other groups of this subclass
    • F25D2317/04—Treating air flowing to refrigeration compartments
    • F25D2317/041—Treating air flowing to refrigeration compartments by purification
    • F25D2317/0417—Treating air flowing to refrigeration compartments by purification using an UV-lamp
    • 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
    • F25D2317/00—Details or arrangements for circulating cooling fluids; Details or arrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces, not provided for in other groups of this subclass
    • F25D2317/06—Details or arrangements for circulating cooling fluids; Details or arrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces, not provided for in other groups of this subclass with forced air circulation
    • F25D2317/067—Details or arrangements for circulating cooling fluids; Details or arrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces, not provided for in other groups of this subclass with forced air circulation characterised by air ducts
    • 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
    • F25D2700/00—Means for sensing or measuring; Sensors therefor
    • F25D2700/02—Sensors detecting door opening

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  • the present invention relates to a cooler sterilized and deodorized by being decontaminated of microorganisms to avoid spoilage of the food products placed therein.
  • structures comprising photocatalytic filters are used in order to remove out of the cooler the microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, germs etc.) on the food products placed therein and/or entering from the outer environment when the cooler compartment or freezer compartment door is opened, causing shortening of shelf lives and formation of malodors by spoiling of the food products placed therein.
  • microorganisms bacteria, viruses, germs etc.
  • Such devices are often used, particularly in air conditioners.
  • JP5149671 discloses an odor removal device turning on and off according to the opening and closing frequency of the cooler cover.
  • WO2014019440 discloses a cooler comprising an malodor removal device having a photocatalytic filter activated by an UV lamp.
  • the odor removal device is mounted on the rear wall of the cooler.
  • the aim of the present invention is to realize a cooler sterilized and deodorized by being decontaminated of microorganisms.
  • the cooler realized to achieve the aim of the present invention and disclosed in the first claim and the dependent claims, comprises a fan enabling the air in the body to be received in vertical direction and to advance in horizontal direction, a filter of photocatalytic qualities, positioned vertically on the flow path of air, and an odor removal device placed on the ceiling of the body, having at last one lamp dissipating UV frequency light illuminating the filter.
  • the odor removal device comprises a housing provided on the ceiling of the body, and a cover covering the housing such that the filter, fan and the lamp are in between.
  • the cover also enables bearing the fan, filter and the lamp. By this, the lamp, fan and the filter can be serviced only by detaching the cover from the housing.
  • the cooler comprises a wall extending vertically between the cover and the housing, enabling all of the air moving in horizontal direction to pass via the filter and become purified.
  • the wall blocks air passage between both sides, and enables the air directed by the fan to pass only via the filter placed on the opening thereon.
  • Figure 2 is a perspective view of the odor removal device.
  • Figure 3 is a perspective view of the cover.
  • Figure 4 is an exploded view of the odor removal device.
  • the cooler (1) comprises a body (2), a door enabling access into the body (2), a fan (6) enabling the air in the body (2) to be received in vertical direction and to advance in horizontal direction, at least one filter (7) made of photocatalytic material, positioned vertically on the flow path of air, and an odor removal device (3) placed on the ceiling of the body (2), having a UV lamp (8) illuminating the filter (7).
  • the odor removal device (3) comprises a housing (4), a cover (5) covering the housing (4), an inlet (9) provided on the cover (5), allowing air to enter into the housing (4), and at least one outlet (10) through which the air passing via the filter (7) is transmitted back into the body (2).
  • the cover (5) also bears the fan (6), filter (7) and the lamp (8). By this, the fan (6), filter (7) and the lamp (8) can be serviced by detaching the cover (5) ( Figure 2).
  • the inlet (9) and the outlet (10) are grid shaped.
  • the odor removal device (3) is prevented from unwanted particles entering therein and being interfered from outside.
  • the impurities retained on the filter (7) are terminated by means of the photocatalytic material activated by the UV lamp (8).
  • the photocatalytic filter (7) activated upon illumination of the lamp (8) decomposes particularly the odor molecules in the air passing therethrough.
  • the air sterilized and cleansed from odor molecules and other impurities passes back into the body (2) through the outlet (10) behind the filter (7).
  • the fan (6) is placed in the housing (4) right behind the inlet (9), and enables the air in the body (2) to be sucked into the housing (4) in vertical direction, and the sucked air to be directed in horizontal direction.
  • the lamp (8) is LED, and is positioned right opposite the filter (7).
  • the cooler (1) comprises a bearer (13) extending in parallel to the filter (7) between the fan (6) and the filter (7), on which the lamp (8) is mounted.
  • the cooler (1) comprises at least one bearer holder (15) at which the bearer (13) is fixed.
  • the wall (11) and the bearer (13) are also parallel to each other.
  • the bearer (13) fixed at the bearer holder (15) bears the lamp (8) or the lamps (8) activating the filter (7), and enables servicing the lamps (8) by being easily detachable.
  • the distance between the lamp (8) and the filter (7) is 20 mm.
  • the cooler (1) comprises a guide (14) provided downstream of the outlet (10), extending in parallel to the filter (7), and enabling the air passing through the filter (7) to be guided to the outlet (10) by colliding thereon.
  • the guide (14) is also parallel to the wall (11) and the bearer (13) ( Figure 5).
  • the odor removal device (3) is activated upon opening of the door.
  • the internal volume of the body (2) is utilized optimally and the air in the body (2) is enabled to be sterilized by being passed via the odor removal device (3) in the most effective manner.

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Abstract

Le refroidisseur (1) selon l'invention comprend un corps (2), une porte permettant l'accès au corps (2), un ventilateur (6) permettant à l'air dans le corps (2) d'être reçu dans la direction verticale et d'avancer dans la direction horizontale, au moins un filtre (7) en matériau photocatalytique, positionné verticalement sur le trajet d'écoulement d'air, et un dispositif d'élimination d'odeurs (3) placé sur le plafond du corps (2), ayant une lampe UV (8) éclairant le filtre (7).The cooler (1) according to the invention comprises a body (2), a door allowing access to the body (2), a fan (6) allowing the air in the body (2) to be received in the vertical direction and advance in the horizontal direction, at least one filter (7) of photocatalytic material, positioned vertically in the air flow path, and an odor removal device (3) placed on the ceiling of the body (2), having a UV lamp (8) illuminating the filter (7).

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A COOLER WITH STERILIZED COOLING AIR
The present invention relates to a cooler sterilized and deodorized by being decontaminated of microorganisms to avoid spoilage of the food products placed therein.
The most suitable environments for the microorganisms to survive and reproduce are food products stored in the open. When the required care is not taken during storage of food products, microorganisms reproduce rapidly, causing spoilage of the food products and generation of malodors due to spoilage. Storing food products in coolers prolongs the beginning of their spoilage, but cannot completely terminate the microorganisms causing spoilage. Therefore, in coolers, various devices comprising photocatalytic materials have been developed for storing food products in a more sterile environment decontaminated from microorganisms by removing as much as possible the microorganisms dwelling in the environment of the cooler, or on the food products placed in the cooler, from within the cooler and/or freezer compartment in which food products are stored.
In coolers, structures comprising photocatalytic filters are used in order to remove out of the cooler the microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, germs etc.) on the food products placed therein and/or entering from the outer environment when the cooler compartment or freezer compartment door is opened, causing shortening of shelf lives and formation of malodors by spoiling of the food products placed therein. Such devices are often used, particularly in air conditioners.
State of the art Japanese patent no. JP5149671 discloses an odor removal device turning on and off according to the opening and closing frequency of the cooler cover.
State of the art Chinese patent applications no. CN205002466 and CN204438633 disclose an odor remover comprising a photocatalytic filter, positioned in a cooler.
State of the art international patent application no. WO2014019440 discloses a cooler comprising an malodor removal device having a photocatalytic filter activated by an UV lamp. In this document, the odor removal device is mounted on the rear wall of the cooler.
State of the art Chinese utility model application no. CN202387017 also discloses a cooler comprising an odor removal device having a photocatalytic filter activated by UV lamps.
The aim of the present invention is to realize a cooler sterilized and deodorized by being decontaminated of microorganisms.
The cooler realized to achieve the aim of the present invention and disclosed in the first claim and the dependent claims, comprises a fan enabling the air in the body to be received in vertical direction and to advance in horizontal direction, a filter of photocatalytic qualities, positioned vertically on the flow path of air, and an odor removal device placed on the ceiling of the body, having at last one lamp dissipating UV frequency light illuminating the filter.
The odor removal device comprises a housing provided on the ceiling of the body, and a cover covering the housing such that the filter, fan and the lamp are in between. The cover also enables bearing the fan, filter and the lamp. By this, the lamp, fan and the filter can be serviced only by detaching the cover from the housing.
In addition, the odor removal device comprises an inlet provided on the cover, allowing air to enter into the housing, and at least one outlet allowing air passing through the filter to be transmitted back into the body. By placing the odor removal device on the ceiling of the body in horizontal direction, the internal volume of the body is optimally utilized and the air in the body is sterilized by being passed via the odor removal device in the most effective manner.
In an embodiment of the invention, the UV lamp is positioned right opposite the filter. By this, complete surface of the photocatalytic filter is homogeneously illuminated, and the air passing via the filter is fully sterilized due to the photocatalytic quality.
In another embodiment of the invention, the cooler comprises a wall extending vertically between the cover and the housing, enabling all of the air moving in horizontal direction to pass via the filter and become purified. The wall blocks air passage between both sides, and enables the air directed by the fan to pass only via the filter placed on the opening thereon.
In another embodiment of the invention, the cooler comprises at least one guide provided downstream of the outlet, extending in parallel to the filter between the housing and the cover, enabling the air reaching the outlet after passing via the filter, to be directed into the body by colliding thereon. The sterilized air is thus directed into the body immediately after passing via the filter.
By placing the odor removal device on the ceiling of the body in horizontal position, the internal volume of the body is optimally utilized and the air in the body is enabled to be sterilized by being passed via the odor removal device in the most effective manner.
The cooler realized to achieve the aims of the present invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein:
Figure 1 is a perspective view of a cooler and an odor removal device.
Figure 2 is a perspective view of the odor removal device.
Figure 3 is a perspective view of the cover.
Figure 4 is an exploded view of the odor removal device.
Figure 5 is a view of the fan, filter and the bearer on the cover.
The elements in the figures are numbered individually and the correspondence of these numbers are given hereinafter.
  1. Cooler
  2. Body
  3. Odor removal device
  4. Housing
  5. Cover
  6. Fan
  7. Filter
  8. Lamp
  9. Inlet
  10. Outlet
  11. Wall
  12. Opening
  13. Bearer
  14. Guide
  15. Bearer holder
  16. Filter holder
The cooler (1) comprises a body (2), a door enabling access into the body (2), a fan (6) enabling the air in the body (2) to be received in vertical direction and to advance in horizontal direction, at least one filter (7) made of photocatalytic material, positioned vertically on the flow path of air, and an odor removal device (3) placed on the ceiling of the body (2), having a UV lamp (8) illuminating the filter (7). By placing the odor removal device (3) to the ceiling of the body (2) in horizontal position, more air is purified in a shorter time by forming an air flow in harmony with the general cooling cycle in the body (2), and the cooling performance is prevented from being effected adversely from said purification. In addition, the air in the body (2) is enabled to reach the odor removal device (3) without being blocked due to the items placed in the body (2) by means of placing the odor removal device (3) on the ceiling of the body (2). Thus, the internal volume of the body (2) is utilized optimally and the air in the body (2) is enabled to be sterilized by being passed via the odor removal device (3) in the most effective manner (Figure 1).
The odor removal device (3) comprises a housing (4), a cover (5) covering the housing (4), an inlet (9) provided on the cover (5), allowing air to enter into the housing (4), and at least one outlet (10) through which the air passing via the filter (7) is transmitted back into the body (2). The cover (5) also bears the fan (6), filter (7) and the lamp (8). By this, the fan (6), filter (7) and the lamp (8) can be serviced by detaching the cover (5) (Figure 2).
In an embodiment of the invention, the inlet (9) and the outlet (10) are grid shaped. By this, the odor removal device (3) is prevented from unwanted particles entering therein and being interfered from outside.
The air in the body (2), driven by means of the fan (6) and sucked into the odor removal device (3) in vertical direction, reaches into the housing (4) by passing through the inlet (9). The air sucked into the housing (4) is directed in horizontal direction towards the filter (7) by means of the fan (6). Since the filter (7) whose surface is almost completely illuminated by the lamp (8), is positioned on the air flow path, all of the air sucked by the fan (6) is enabled to pass via the filter (7). Meanwhile, the impurities in the air passing via the filter (7) such as microorganisms, molecules causing malodor, etc. are retained by the photocatalytic filter (7) activated by the lamp (8). While the air cleansed from its impurities by means of the filter (7) passes through the filter (7), the impurities retained on the filter (7) are terminated by means of the photocatalytic material activated by the UV lamp (8). The photocatalytic filter (7) activated upon illumination of the lamp (8), decomposes particularly the odor molecules in the air passing therethrough. The air sterilized and cleansed from odor molecules and other impurities, passes back into the body (2) through the outlet (10) behind the filter (7).
The fan (6) is placed in the housing (4) right behind the inlet (9), and enables the air in the body (2) to be sucked into the housing (4) in vertical direction, and the sucked air to be directed in horizontal direction.
In an embodiment of the invention, the filter (7) is positioned vertically on the flow path of the air advancing in horizontal direction in the housing (4). In this embodiment of the invention, the cooler (1) comprises a wall (11) extending vertically between the housing (4) and the cover (5), and an opening (12) on the wall (11), on which the filter (7) is placed. In this embodiment, the cooler (1) further comprises a filter holder (16) enabling the filter (7) to rest stationarily on the opening (12). Upon placing the filter (7) on the filter holder (16) provided on the opening (12), and closing the cover (5) on the housing (4), all of the air driven by the fan (6) is forced to pass via the filter (7) (Figure 3 and Figure 4).
In an embodiment of the invention, the lamp (8) is LED, and is positioned right opposite the filter (7). In this embodiment of the invention, the cooler (1) comprises a bearer (13) extending in parallel to the filter (7) between the fan (6) and the filter (7), on which the lamp (8) is mounted. In this embodiment, the cooler (1) comprises at least one bearer holder (15) at which the bearer (13) is fixed. In the preferred embodiment, the wall (11) and the bearer (13) are also parallel to each other. The bearer (13) fixed at the bearer holder (15), bears the lamp (8) or the lamps (8) activating the filter (7), and enables servicing the lamps (8) by being easily detachable. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the distance between the lamp (8) and the filter (7) is 20 mm. By this, complete surface of the photocatalytic filter (7) is homogeneously illuminated, and the air passing via the filter (7) is fully sterilized.
In another embodiment of the invention, the cooler (1) comprises a guide (14) provided downstream of the outlet (10), extending in parallel to the filter (7), and enabling the air passing through the filter (7) to be guided to the outlet (10) by colliding thereon. The guide (14) is also parallel to the wall (11) and the bearer (13) (Figure 5).
In another embodiment of the invention, the odor removal device (3) is activated upon opening of the door.
In another embodiment of the invention, the cooler (1) comprises an odor detector placed in the body (2). The odor removal device (3) is activated upon detection of odor by the odor detector.
By placing the odor removal device (3) on the ceiling of the body (2) in horizontal position, the internal volume of the body (2) is utilized optimally and the air in the body (2) is enabled to be sterilized by being passed via the odor removal device (3) in the most effective manner.

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  1. A cooler (1) comprising a body (2), and a door enabling access into the body (2), characterized by a fan (6) enabling the air in the body (2) to be received in vertical direction and to advance in horizontal direction, by at least one filter (7) made of photocatalytic material, positioned vertically on the flow path of air, and by an odor removal device (3) placed on the ceiling of the body (2), having a UV lamp (8) illuminating the filter (7).
  2. A cooler (1) according to claim 1, characterized by the odor removal device (3) placed in horizontal position on the ceiling of the body (2).
  3. A cooler (1) according to claim 1, 2, characterized by the odor removal device (3) comprising a housing (4), a cover (5) covering the housing (4), an inlet (9) provided on the cover (5), allowing air to enter into the housing (4), and at least one outlet (10) through which the air passing via the filter (7) is transmitted back into the body (2).
  4. A cooler (1) according to claim 3, characterized by the cover (5) bearing the fan (6), the filter (7) and the lamp (8).
  5. A cooler (1) according to claim 3, characterized by the grid shaped inlet (9) and outlet (10).
  6. A cooler (1) according to claim 3, characterized by a wall (11) extending vertically between the housing (4) and the cover (5), and by an opening (12) on the wall (11), on which the filter (7) is placed.
  7. A cooler (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by the bearer (13) extending in parallel to the filter (7) between the fan (6) and the filter (7), on which the lamp (8) is mounted.
  8. A cooler (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by a guide (14) provided downstream of the outlet (10), extending in parallel to the filter (7), and enabling the air passing through the filter (7) to be guided to the outlet (10) by colliding thereon.
  9. A cooler (1) according to claim 1, characterized by the odor removal device (3) activated upon opening of the door.
  10. A cooler (1) according to claim 1, comprising an odor detector placed in the body (2), characterized by the odor removal device (3) activated upon the odor detector detecting an odor.
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