Systems and methods for a refrigeration device having a lid assembly
AssigneePerlick Corporation
InventorsKarl R. Krumbiegel, Tobin G. Ellis, Jonathon Haggerty, Brian J. Madson
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Abstract
A refrigeration device capable of chilling beverage ingredients and accessories is disclosed. The refrigeration device may include a first compartment that defines a first open top area, a second compartment that defines a second open top area, and a wall disposed between the first and second compartments. The refrigeration device may further include a controller configured to control the temperature in at least one of the first and second compartments, a temperature regulator configured to adjust a thermal communication between the first and second compartments, and a lid assembly movable between an opened and a closed position.
Claims18
A refrigerated storage system, comprising:
- a temperature controller;
- a refrigeration system in communication with the temperature controller, the refrigeration system including a compressor, a condenser, and an evaporator arrangement;
- a storage portion defining first and second compartments and an exterior surface;
- and
- a lid assembly configured to cover a first open top area of the first compartment when in a fully closed position, the lid assembly including:
- a first panel;
- a hinge coupled to the first panel and configured to enable the lid assembly to move between a fully opened position and a partially closed position;
- a second panel;
- and
- a track configured to enable the second panel to slide parallel to the first panel to move the lid assembly between the partially closed position and the fully closed position.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.