Refrigerator

Abstract

A refrigerator including a refrigeration generator and an insulated interior space. The insulated interior space may include molded parts having a core comprising a porous insulating material and an airtight envelope. An internal air pressure of the molded parts is lowered relative to an ambient air pressure of the refrigerator, and the insulating material may include a nanofoam having a pore size of about 100 nanometers and less.

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         10 . A refrigerator, comprising:
 a refrigeration generator; and   an insulated interior space, the insulated interior space including molded parts having a core comprising a porous insulating material and an airtight envelope, wherein an internal air pressure of the molded parts is lowered relative to an ambient air pressure of the refrigerator, and wherein the insulating material includes a nanofoam having a pore size of about 100 nanometers and less.   
     
     
         11 . The refrigerator as claimed in  claim 10 , wherein the internal air pressure of the molded parts is less than about 100 mbar. 
     
     
         12 . The refrigerator as claimed in  claim 10 , wherein the molded parts are structured as rectangular panels. 
     
     
         13 . The refrigerator as claimed in  claim 10 , wherein a shape of the molded parts is adapted to match a purpose of their application. 
     
     
         14 . The refrigerator as claimed in  claim 10 , wherein a molded part of the molded parts that forms a base is structured in a stepped shape. 
     
     
         15 . The refrigerator as claimed in  claim 10 , wherein the molded parts are joined to one another, and wherein the resulting joints have a similar thermal conductivity as the molded parts. 
     
     
         16 . The refrigerator as claimed in  claim 10 , wherein the internal pressure of the molded parts is less than about 5 mbar. 
     
     
         17 . The refrigerator as claimed in  claim 10 , wherein an envelope of the molded parts includes a metallized multilayer film. 
     
     
         18 . The refrigerator as claimed in  claim 10 , wherein the porous insulating material for the core of the molded parts has a pore size of less than about 50 nanometers.