DE102011017735A1 - Refrigerated goods container and refrigeration device with a refrigerated goods container - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a refrigerated goods container 10 for refrigeration appliances, in particular household refrigeration appliances, which has a base body 11, the base body 11 having a bottom surface 12 and a first side boundary 13 and a second side boundary 14, the first side boundary 13 being connected to the bottom surface 12 and the second side delimitation 14 is removable from the base body 11, characterized in that the second side delimitation 14 is connected to the first side delimitation 13 in a mounted state via a latching connection 15.

Description

The invention relates to a refrigerated goods container for refrigerators, in particular domestic refrigerators, wherein the refrigerated goods container has a base body, with a bottom surface and a first side boundary and a second side boundary, wherein the first side boundary is connected to the bottom surface and the second side boundary is removable from the body. Furthermore, the invention relates to a refrigerator with a refrigerated goods.

A refrigeration device is used for storage and cooling of refrigerated goods. As refrigerated good example, food, such as fruits and vegetables in question. For receiving the refrigerated goods refrigerated goods different geometry are provided, which can be arranged in an interior of a refrigerator. For fruit and vegetables are particularly refrigerated containers in the form of bowls that can fully absorb the fruits and vegetables.

WO2007 / 017329 A1 describes, for example, a refrigerated goods container with a removable front panel, wherein a tongue-and-groove connection between the front panel and a base body is arranged.

In known fruit or vegetable bowls can simultaneously different foods, such. As salad or radishes are stored. Mostly salad is wet or even wet, so that the shell can be dirty. In particular, if the shell has seams, moisture can be imaged at these seams and in the long run can give a dirty impression. Such seams arise, for example, in two-part containers, which have a base body and a front panel. The seams form a contact geometry that is particularly susceptible to dirt.

The invention has for its object to provide a refrigerated goods for refrigerators, especially domestic refrigerators, which has improved cleaning options.

A refrigeration appliance is understood in particular to be a household refrigeration appliance, that is to say a refrigeration appliance used for household purposes or possibly even in the gastronomy sector, and in particular for storing food and / or beverages in household quantities at specific temperatures, such as, for example, a refrigerator, a freezer , a fridge freezer or a wine storage cabinet.

The object is achieved in a refrigerated goods for refrigerators, especially domestic refrigerators, of the type mentioned above in that the second side boundary is connected in a mounted state via a latching connection with the first side boundary.

A latching connection simultaneously assumes two functions, namely the positioning of the second side boundary on the first side boundary and the fixing of the second side boundary on the first side boundary. In this way, the second page boundary can be held in a position that is predefined without the need for further aids. A locking connection can also be solved easily and quickly, so that the refrigerated goods can be easily cleaned.

Furthermore, a latching connection can also be arranged independently of the geometry of the chilled goods, since the latching connection can be arranged completely on an opposite side of the side boundaries of a cup-shaped body. Thus, the locking connection can be arranged completely on the side facing away from the refrigerated goods and not in the interior of the refrigerated goods. This enables improved cleaning possibilities of the entire refrigerated goods container, since the contents of the refrigerated goods container does not come into contact with the latching connection. Also, the locking connection can be arranged at any point of the refrigerated goods, so that moisture from the interior of the refrigerated goods can be kept away from the locking connection.

The base body has, for example, a rectangular or nearly rectangular bottom surface, which is fixedly connected to the first side boundary, for example with a rear side wall and two lateral side walls. The rear side wall can form a longitudinal side of the main body while the two lateral side walls can form a transverse side of the main body. The removable front side wall or second side boundary may be formed as a longitudinal side of the main body. The first side boundary and second side boundary can be made of different materials, which differ for example in their color, transparency, material thickness and / or material flexibility. Thus, for example, it may be advantageous if the second side boundary has a softer material that has a higher flexibility so that the second side boundary can be moved over a latching connection during assembly in order to return to its original geometry after assembly. Also, a transparent or semitransparent second side boundary may be advantageous, since it is thus possible to visually recognize the refrigerated goods through the second side wall, or at least to be able to determine visually that refrigerated goods in the Refrigerated goods container is located. This simplifies the handling of the refrigerated goods container, since the refrigerated goods container does not have to be moved within the refrigerator in order to determine whether the refrigerated goods for refrigerated goods is still available.

The refrigerated goods container may be made of plastic and be, for example, an injection-molded part. In this case, a cost-effective production process can be provided. This is possible, for example, if the refrigerated goods containers are produced as a plastic part, for example made of polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP) or polyvinyl chloride (PVC), wherein the first side boundary and the second side boundary can have different materials.

Advantageously, it can be provided that the latching connection has a latching means which is arranged on the first side boundary.

It can be provided that the latching means is provided on the first side boundary on the outside of the refrigerated goods container. Thus, the locking means can be arranged on the first side boundary, so that the locking means can be operated without requiring above or below the bottom surface space required for mounting or dismounting the second side boundary.

It can also be provided that a plurality of latching means is used, for example, two latching means on a refrigerated goods container seen laterally from the front right and left. It can be arranged symmetrically locking means, so that the refrigerated goods container has two latching means on two opposite side boundaries. In this way it can be ensured that the refrigerated goods container has a mechanical stability, even if the refrigerated goods container is moved within the refrigerator. This may for example be the case when the container is pulled as a drawer, with or without the drawer on the front of the refrigerated goods. Advantageously, it can be provided that the locking means is a push button.

It can be provided that the latching connection can be released with a pressure effect and then reconnected. For example, the push button can be mounted on the first side boundary. This push button can have any geometry, for example circular or rectangular. The push button can then cooperate with an opening which is arranged on the second side boundary. Thus, the second side boundary has a corresponding latching possibility.

Advantageously, it can be provided that the locking means is a knob.

The rotary knob can be arranged for example on the first side boundary and cooperate with an opening in the second side boundary. Here, the knob may have an opportunity to engage, such as a recess so that a screwdriver or a coin can cooperate with the possibility of intervention and in this way the knob can be set in a rotational movement. It can also be provided that the rotary knob has a locking, so that it is firmly connected in a first rotational position with the opening of the second side boundary and in a second rotational position, the second side boundary can be solved by the first side boundary.

Advantageously, it is provided that the latching means is arranged in a lower region of the first side boundary.

The first page boundary has a vertical height that matches, for example, a vertical height of the second page boundary. As a lower portion of the first side boundary, a vertical height can be considered, which, measured from the bottom surface of the refrigerated goods account about the lower third of the total height in the vertical direction of the first page boundary. Thus, the locking means can be arranged in the lower third of the first side boundary. This has an advantageous effect on the mechanical stability of the refrigerated goods container, which should be particularly stable if it has stored refrigerated goods inside and is moved at the same time.

Preferably, it can be provided that the first side boundary has a positioning means which is suitable for positioning the second side boundary at the first side boundary.

In this way, not only the locking device is left to the positioning. The positioning means can be advantageously used if the second side boundary is approximated to the first side boundary before the latching connection can act. Thus, first with the positioning means, the second side boundary can be roughly positioned with the first side boundary and then carried out a finer positioning, which is provided by the locking means. In this way, the engagement in the locking means can be done easily without the position of the second side boundary needs to be corrected, since the snap can easily be done. Thus, a quick removal and attachment of the second side boundary is possible. The positioning can for example, be hook-shaped and arranged on the first side boundary.

Preferably, it is provided that the first side boundary has a guide means which is adapted to guide the second side boundary at the first side boundary.

In this way, the second side boundary can be guided to its latching position. This allows safe handling of the second side boundary to easily allow snapping. A guide means may be formed for example as a rail or rib.

It can also be provided that the first side boundary has a stabilization geometry.

A stabilization geometry can mechanically stabilize the first side boundary. This is advantageous if the second side boundary is arranged on the first side boundary and possibly caused by the latching of the second side boundary on the first side boundary a jerking movement by the latching operation. A stabilization geometry can be provided, for example, in the form of mutually parallel horizontal and / or vertical ribs or elevations and depressions.

It can advantageously be provided that the refrigerated goods container has a capacity of at least four liters.

Such refrigerated goods can be used in many ways. For example, voluminous salad can be stored well in the refrigerated goods container without having to press it. This improves the storage quality of the chilled goods, as enough space is provided for larger food.

Furthermore, the object of the invention is achieved by a refrigeration device, in particular a household refrigerator, with the refrigerated goods according to the invention.

The refrigerator is for example a refrigerator. The refrigerated goods container according to the invention is suitable for receiving refrigerated goods of different geometry. The refrigerated goods can be used here as a drawer in the refrigerator of the refrigerator.

The object of the invention and its developments are described below with reference to drawings. The same or similar parts have the same reference numerals in the figures shown.

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1 a schematic perspective view of a first embodiment of a refrigerated goods in a use state, wherein the refrigerated goods container has a pressure-locking connection;

2 a schematic perspective view of the first embodiment of a refrigerated goods, wherein the second side boundary is dismantled;

3 a schematic perspective view of a second embodiment of a refrigerated goods in a use state, wherein the refrigerated goods has a rotary-latching connection; and

4 a schematic perspective view of the second embodiment of a refrigerated goods, wherein the second side boundary is dismantled.

1 shows a schematic representation of a first embodiment of a refrigerated goods container 10 in a perspective view. The refrigerated goods container 10 has a basic body 11 on, with the main body 11 a floor area 12 , a first page boundary 13 and a second page boundary 14 having. Here is the first page boundary 13 with the bottom surface 12 connected. The second page limit 14 is from the main body 11 removable. The main body thus has a bottom surface 12 , three first page boundaries 13 and a detachable second side boundary 14 on. The first three page boundaries 13 are with each other and with the floor area 12 each connected and form together with the second page boundary 14 a shell that is open at the top.

It is envisaged that the second page boundary 14 in a mounted state via a latching connection 15 with the first page boundary 13 connected is. The locking connection 15 has a locking means 16 on, which is designed as a push button. The refrigerated goods container 10 has two push buttons, each at the first side boundary 13 are arranged as in the disassembled state in 2 is shown.

The refrigerated goods container 10 forms with the page boundaries 13 . 14 and the floor area 12 a shell, the second side boundary 14 forming a shell front. If the shell front is mounted on the shell, you can by pressing the buttons cause disengagement of the shell front and solve by a rotational movement, the shell front out of the catch. Thus, the shell front is no more mechanically connected to the shell and can be removed upwards, as in 2 is shown.

In 2 has the refrigerated goods container 10 two push buttons at the bottom, each right and left outside on the first side walls 13 each are arranged. To unlock the push button is pressed in each case, so that this from an opening 17 the first page boundary 13 can solve. The shell area as well as the shell front can be easily cleaned separately from each other. Here, the push button or actuator button is placed plugged in the shell body so that it can not fall out.

3 shows a schematic perspective view of a second embodiment of a refrigerated goods container 10 in a use state, wherein the refrigerated goods container 10 the locking means 16 is designed as a rotary locking means and thus provides a rotary locking connection.

4 shows a schematic perspective view of the second embodiment of the refrigerated goods, wherein the second side boundary 14 dismantled. For this purpose, the rotary-locking connection 15 by a rotational movement of the locking means 16 solved.

In the second embodiment of the 3 and 4 a rotary movement is used for locking. Here are two latched knobs in the bottom of the Kühgutbehälters 10 each at the first page boundary 13 arranged, right and left with respect to the shell front, by the second side boundary 14 is formed. The two turning heads are arranged on the outside of the shell. It is envisaged that the knobs with mounted shell front 14 turned outwards. Thus, the shell front 14 not be removed from the shell. Should the shell front 14 be removed from the shell, the knobs are turned inwards to release the existing connection. The turning of the buttons can be done by a screwdriver or a coin. Even with the button position "open", the buttons can not fall out of the shell. Each actuator button is inserted in the shell body and is secured against falling out. The shell front 14 can then be removed upwards. The shell front 14 and the shell body can now each be cleaned.

The refrigerated goods containers 10 , which can be used for example as vegetable peel and in 1 to 4 are shown, each have a positioning means 18 in the form of a hook on the upper edge of the first side boundary 13 on. The positioning means or hooks 18 are on two first page boundaries 13 arranged and each point in the direction of the second side boundary 14 , here a front of the refrigerated goods container 10 to get into the upper area of the second side boundary 14 intervene and in this way the second page boundary 14 at the first page boundary 13 to position.

The assembly of the shell front 14 on the bowl takes place in reverse order. The shell front 14 is guided from top to bottom on the shell, so that in the upper part of the hook 18 the shell into the shell front 14 is guided and at the bottom of the shell front 14 is guided in the shell. Thereafter, the knobs are turned outwards with a coin to a stop. The shell front 14 is now firmly mounted on the shell body.

The refrigerated goods container of 1 to 4 also has guide means 19 on, which extend in the vertical direction and in the form of an edge on each of the first side boundary 13 are formed. The guiding means 19 are suitable to when mounting the second side boundary 14 at the first page boundary 13 , the second page boundary 14 to lead to their final mounting position.

The refrigerated goods container 10 of the 1 to 4 points respectively to the two first page boundaries 13 a stabilization geometry 20 on, which are formed in the form of vertical ribs in the edge region. Furthermore, the floor surface 12 of the refrigerated goods container 10 a bottom geometry 21 on, which is designed so that no liquid can accumulate below the stored refrigerated goods inside the refrigerated goods. Through a rib-shaped bottom geometry 21 For example, condensate or liquid exiting the food may be collected in pits without the food remaining in contact with this liquid.

In the 1 to 4 has the second side wall 14 a handle 22 on, which is designed as a handle strip along the entire horizontal extent of the second side wall. Below the handle 22 is a label field 23 arranged that an individual label of the refrigerated goods 10 allowed, for example, to describe the contents of the refrigerated goods 10 , In the label field 23 can also have vents 24 be arranged.

It is possible to combine the features of the illustrated and described embodiments in an advantageous manner with each other. For example, the refrigerated goods 10 have both a pressure-locking connection as well as a rotational-locking connection simultaneously. For example one side wall a rotary locking connection and on another side wall a pressure-locking connection or in the upper region of the first side boundary a rotary locking connection and in the lower region of the first side boundary a pressure-locking connection.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

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refrigerated goods

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body

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floor area

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first page boundary

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second page boundary

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locking connection

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latching means

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opening

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positioning

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guide means

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stabilization geometry

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bottom geometry

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Handle

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labeling field

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vents

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Cited patent literature

• WO 2007/017329 A1 [0003]

Claims (10)

Refrigerated goods container ( 10 ) for a refrigeration appliance, in particular domestic refrigeration appliance, comprising a main body ( 11 ), where the basic body ( 11 ) a floor surface ( 12 ), a first page boundary ( 13 ) and a second page boundary ( 14 ), wherein the first page boundary ( 13 ) with the bottom surface ( 12 ) and the second page boundary ( 14 ) from the main body ( 11 ) is removable, characterized in that the second side boundary ( 14 ) in a mounted state via a latching connection ( 15 ) with the first page boundary ( 13 ) connected is. Refrigerated goods container according to claim 1, characterized in that the latching connection ( 15 ) a latching means ( 16 ), which at the first side boundary ( 13 ) is arranged. Refrigerated goods container according to claim 2, characterized in that the latching means ( 16 ) is a push button. Refrigerated goods container according to claim 2, characterized in that the latching means ( 16 ) is a knob. Refrigerated goods container according to at least one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the latching means ( 16 ) in a lower portion of the first page boundary ( 13 ) is arranged. Refrigerated goods container according to at least one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the first side boundary ( 13 ) a positioning means ( 18 ), which is suitable, the second side boundary ( 14 ) at the first page boundary ( 13 ). Refrigerated goods container according to at least one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the first side boundary ( 13 ) a guiding means ( 19 ), which is suitable, the second side boundary ( 14 ) at the first page boundary ( 13 ) respectively. Refrigerated goods container according to at least one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the first side boundary ( 13 ) a stabilization geometry ( 20 ) having. Refrigerated goods container according to at least one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the refrigerated goods container ( 10 ) has a capacity of at least four liters. Refrigerating appliance, in particular household refrigerating appliance, with a refrigerated goods container according to one of claims 1 to 9.

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