DE102020214159A1 - Door for a home appliance and home appliance - Google Patents

Abstract

The present utility model relates to a door for a domestic appliance and a domestic appliance. The door includes a door main body and a decorative panel. The door main body includes a door panel and an inner lining, the door panel being made of a metal sheet and including a front panel which is opposite to the inner lining and to which the decorative panel is adhered. Such a door is characterized in that the front panel comprises a groove which indented toward the inner lining and in which there is an adhesive by means of which the decorative panel is attached to the front panel. With the design of the present utility model, the play between the main door body and the decorative panel can be reduced and thus the overall appearance of the door can be optimized.

Description

Area of utility model

The exemplary embodiments of the present utility model relate to the field of domestic appliances, in particular to a door for a domestic appliance and a domestic appliance.

Technical background

The door of a home appliance is an important factor in whether the home appliance looks good. Due to the nature of the glass material, doors with a glass panel as a front panel are gradually finding use in home appliances and are being recognized by the mainstream market.

In the production of existing household appliances, the respective glass door is usually manufactured by applying glue or an adhesive tape as an adhesive to the door housing in a certain area of the door housing, in order to then press the glass onto the door housing using a pressing device.

With such a manufacturing method, a secure connection between the glass plate and the door housing can be guaranteed. However, since the binding agent itself has a certain thickness, it can inevitably come about that there is a certain amount of play between the glass and the door housing, which would impair the overall appearance of the glass door. On the other hand, there is often an accumulation of dust in the clearance between the glass and the door casing, which is not easy to remove.

Disclosure of the utility model

One object of the exemplary embodiments of the present utility model is to provide an improved door for a domestic appliance and a domestic appliance.

An exemplary embodiment of the present utility model therefore provides a door for a domestic appliance that comprises a door main body and a decorative panel. The door main body includes a door panel and an inner lining, the door panel being made of a metal sheet and including a front panel which is opposite to the inner lining and to which the decorative panel is adhered. The front panel comprises a groove which indented toward the inner lining and in which there is an adhesive, via which the decorative panel is attached to the front panel.

With the configuration of the present exemplary embodiment, the play between the main door body and the decorative panel can be reduced compared to the existing glass doors and thus the overall appearance of the door can be optimized. In particular, by creating the groove, which can serve to receive the adhesive, in the front panel made of sheet metal, the clearance between the Decorative panel and the front panel are essentially eliminated. On the other hand, the formation of the groove in the front plate made of sheet metal enables the play between the decorative panel and the main door body to be reduced without having to use an additional connecting frame for the decorative panel.

It is optionally provided that the groove comprises a main groove which is arranged along the edge of the front plate to form a closed ring structure. In this way, a sufficient adhesive area can be provided in the circumferential edge area of the front panel in order to ensure a secure connection between the decorative panel and the front panel. By providing the closed ring structure, the entry of foreign bodies such as dust between the front panel and the decorative panel can also be avoided.

It is optionally provided that the groove further comprises an auxiliary groove which is present in particular several times and / or which is distributed in particular in an area of the front panel framed by the main groove. An additional adhesive area can thus be provided in order to further increase the adhesive strength of the decorative panel and the front panel.

It is optionally provided that the groove comprises a transverse groove extending in the transverse direction of the front plate and / or a longitudinal groove extending in the longitudinal direction of the front plate, the longitudinal groove and the transverse groove in particular being connected to one another and / or in particular having the same width. As a result, essentially the same adhesive areas are provided in the transverse and longitudinal directions, which ensures even loading of the area in which the decorative panel and the front panel are glued to one another, in order to prevent corner or edge areas of the decorative panel from becoming detached The adhesive separates from the front panel.

It is optionally provided that the groove is produced by punching or stamping or pressing the front panel. In this way, a groove formed integrally therewith can be produced on the front panel in order to simplify manufacture.

It is optionally provided that the surface of the adhesive is at least flush with the surface of the front panel. In particular, it can be provided that the surface of the adhesive runs flush with a surface of the front panel that surrounds the groove. The surface of the adhesive represents the surface of the adhesive facing away from the inner lining. In this way, while ensuring effective contact between the decorative panel and the adhesive, the play between the decorative panel and the front panel can be largely reduced or even eliminated.

It is optionally provided that the groove is at a distance from an edge of the front panel. This distance can be 8 to 15 mm, for example.

It is optionally provided that the width and depth of the groove are selected depending on the adhesive area for the decorative panel so that a sufficient amount of the adhesive can be received in the groove to securely attach the decorative panel to the front panel.

It is optionally provided that the width of the groove is 15 to 25 mm.

It is optionally provided that the further door further comprises a thermal insulation material which is arranged between the door panel and the inner lining and is connected to the door panel and the inner lining. In this way, heat transfer can be prevented with the thermal insulation material located between the door panel and the inner lining, so that the door is suitable for use in domestic appliances where thermal insulation is desired, such as refrigeration appliances.

It is optionally provided that the door panel comprises a side panel which is angled backwards from at least one side of the front panel and is connected to the inner lining.

It is optionally provided that the decorative panel is made of glass or ceramic or resin.

The exemplary embodiments of the present utility model furthermore provide a domestic appliance which comprises a base body and a door as described above, the door being connected to the base body in order to open or close the base body. The domestic appliance can thus have a door which has a good-looking decorative panel, with there being essentially no play between the decorative panel and the front panel, which further enhances the overall appearance of the domestic appliance.

It is optionally provided that the household appliance is a refrigerator / freezer, a dishwasher or a sterilizer.

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• 1 eine schematische Teilansicht eines Hausgeräts gemäß einem Ausführungsbeispiel des vorliegenden Gebrauchsmusters;
• 2 eine Explosionsdarstellung der Tür aus 1;
• 3 eine schematische Darstellung der Türplatte aus 2;
• 4 eine Schnittdarstellung der Tür aus 1 in Richtung A-A;
• 5 eine Herausvergrößerung des Bereiches B in 4;
• 6 in schematischer Darstellung eine andere Türplatte gemäß einem Ausführungsbeispiel des vorliegenden Gebrauchsmusters.

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• 1 a schematic partial view of a domestic appliance according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
• 2 an exploded view of the door 1 ;
• 3rd a schematic representation of the door panel 2 ;
• 4th a sectional view of the door 1 in the direction of AA;
• 5 an enlargement of the area B in 4th ;
• 6th in a schematic representation another door panel according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

Concrete embodiments

As mentioned at the beginning in the “Technical Background”, there is a relatively large amount of play between the decorative panel and the door housing in the glass door of the current household appliances, which is provided with a decorative panel, which worsens the overall appearance.

In order to solve this problem, an embodiment of the present utility model provides a door for a domestic appliance which comprises a door main body and a decorative panel. The door main body includes a door panel and an inner lining, the door panel being made of a metal sheet and including a front panel which is opposite to the inner lining and to which the decorative panel is adhered. The front panel comprises a groove which indented toward the inner lining and in which there is an adhesive, via which the decorative panel is attached to the front panel.

With the configuration of the present exemplary embodiment, the play between the main door body and the decorative panel can be reduced and thus the overall appearance of the door can be optimized. In particular, by producing the groove, which can serve to receive the adhesive, in the front panel made of sheet metal by punching, the game can be achieved while ensuring a secure attachment of the decorative panel to the front panel via the recess that is provided by the groove for the adhesive between the decorative panel and the front panel are essentially eliminated. On the other hand, enables the formation of the groove in the front panel made of sheet metal, a reduction in the play between the decorative panel and the main door body, without having to use an additional connecting frame for the decorative panel.

For a better understanding of the object, the features and advantages of the present utility model, the specific exemplary embodiments of the present utility model are described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 shows a schematic partial view of a domestic appliance according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

In the present exemplary embodiment, it can be in the case of the domestic appliance 2 be a refrigerator / freezer, a dishwasher, a sterilizer or similar household appliances, each of which comprises a base body and a door body movably mounted relative to this, wherein the door body can move relative to the base body in order to open or close a storage space of the base body close.

How in particular from 1 results, the home appliance can 2 a base body 21 and a door 1 include, with the door 1 with the main body 21 connected to the main body 21 to be able to open or close.

For example, the main body 21 one or more storage rooms 22nd include, where in 1 just a single storage room 22nd is shown by way of example. Accordingly, the door can 1 be present once or several times to the respectively assigned storage room 22nd to open or close. So are in 1 for example two doors arranged next to each other 1 shown together to open or close the storage room 22nd serve.

In a specific embodiment, the door 1 articulated with the main body 21 be connected as this in 1 is recognizable.

Alternatively, the door 1 also in the form of a sliding door with the main body 21 be connected.

In a specific embodiment, the door 1 , as in 1 and 2 shown, a door main body 11 and a decorative panel 12th include, the door main body 11 again a door panel 111 and an inner liner 112 may include.

In a specific embodiment, the door panel 111 a faceplate 113 and a side plate 114 include, see 3rd .

In a specific embodiment, the front panel is located 113 the inner lining 112 opposite while the side plate 114 from at least one side of the faceplate 113 turns backwards and with the inner liner 112 is connected, the decorative panel 12th on the front panel 113 is glued on.

In a specific embodiment, the door panel 111 be made from sheet metal.

For example, the plane in which the front panel is 113 located, parallel to the plane in which the decorative panel is located 12th located, run. The side plate 114 can all around the front panel 113 around or on one or two sides of the faceplate. In the representation of 1 is the front panel 113 overall through the decorative panel 12th concealed and essentially not visible from the outside.

How 2 can be seen, the side plate 114 along the x-direction on two sides of the faceplate 113 be arranged. In addition, the faceplate is on both sides 113 in the y-direction one edge strip each 120 intended. This can be done through the front panel 113 , the two side panels 114 , the two sidebars 120 and the inner lining 112 The space formed is used to accommodate a thermal insulation material.

Out 4th it can also be seen that the front panel 113 a first surface 113a and a second face 113b , which are opposite to each other, may have. Here is the decorative panel 12th on the first face 113a the front panel 113 attached while that of the front panel 113 remote end of the side plate 114 in one of the first face 113a to the second surface 113b the front panel 113 facing direction and with the inner liner 112 connected is.

Furthermore, the level in which the front panel 113 with the level in which the side plate is located 114 include an angle of approximately 90 degrees.

In other words: In practical use, the inner lining is there 112 at on the main body 21 attached door 1 on the storage room 22nd facing side and the decorative panel 12th on the side facing the user. Im through the door 1 closed state of the storage room 22nd are essentially just the decorative panel 12th and part of the side plate 114 the door 1 visible from the outside. Will be the storage room 22nd with the help of the door 1 opened, so will the inner lining 112 by opening the door 1 exposed.

In a specific embodiment, the door 1 further one between the door panel 111 and the inner lining 112 arranged thermal insulation material (not shown) that with the door panel 111 and the inner lining 112 can be connected. That way you can with the one between the door panel 111 and the inner lining 112 thermal insulation material prevents heat transfer, so that the door 1 for use in household appliances 2 where thermal insulation is required, such as refrigeration appliances, is suitable.

In a specific embodiment, the door panel 111 be made from a door panel.

In a specific embodiment, the decorative panel 12th be made of glass.

Alternatively, the decorative panel 12th also made of ceramic or resin.

In a specific embodiment, the front panel 113 , as in 2 to 5 shown, one to the inner liner 112 indented groove 115 include in which an adhesive 3rd can be present over which the decorative panel 12th on the front panel 113 can be attached.

For example, the groove 115 on the first face 113a the front panel 113 be formed and in the direction of the second surface 113b booked to between the decorative panel 12th and the front panel 113 some space to accommodate the adhesive 3rd to accomplish. With the glue 3rd filled groove 115 can the decorative panel 12th close to the first face 113a the front panel 113 glued and over the glue 3rd on the door main body 11 be attached. In this state there is between the decorative panel 12th and the first surface 113a the front panel 113 almost no game.

For example, the adhesive 3rd be selected from a group consisting of adhesive tape, adhesive tape and binder.

With the configuration of the present embodiment, the play between the door main body 11 and the decorative panel 12th and thus the overall appearance of the door 1 be optimized. In particular by creating the groove 115 for holding the adhesive 3rd in the front panel made of sheet metal 113 by punching, ensuring a secure attachment of the decorative panel 12th on the front panel 113 over the recess made by the groove 115 for the glue 3rd is provided, the game between the decorative panel 12th and the front panel 113 essentially eliminated.

It should be noted that in the illustration of 5 between the adhesive 3rd and the groove 115 although there is a loophole. In practical use, however, this gap can be filled with the adhesive 3rd fill in to increase the adhesive strength.

In a specific implementation according to 3rd can the groove 115 a main groove 116 comprise, forming a closed ring structure along the edge of the faceplate 113 can be arranged. In this way, in the circumferential edge area of the front panel 113 a sufficient adhesive area must be provided to ensure a secure connection of the decorative panel 12th with the front panel 113 to guarantee. The provision of the closed ring structure also prevents foreign bodies such as dust from entering between the front panel 113 and the decorative panel 12th be avoided.

In a variant according to 6th can the groove 115 next to the main groove 116 also an auxiliary groove 117 include, which can be present several times and in one through the main groove 116 framed area of the front panel 113 is distributed. Thus, an additional adhesive area can be provided in order to increase the adhesive strength of the decorative panel 12th and the front panel 113 to increase further.

For example, the multiple auxiliary grooves 117 extend parallel to each other and evenly within the through the main groove 116 formed closed ring structure be distributed.

Alternatively, the multiple auxiliary grooves 117 partially extend in the same direction to take the place of the faceplate 113 to use appropriately.

As an alternative to the in 6th the extension of the several auxiliary grooves shown as an example 117 in the transverse direction (ie in the illustrated x-direction) the plurality of auxiliary grooves can be 117 in practical application also extend in the longitudinal direction (ie in the illustrated y-direction), in the diagonal direction or in any direction.

In addition, for example, a single auxiliary groove 117 be provided, which is in the middle of the main groove 116 formed closed ring structure is located.

In a specific embodiment, the main groove 116 and the auxiliary groove 117 be separated from each other like this 6th can be seen.

Alternatively, the auxiliary groove 117 extend in the respective direction of extension until they align with the main groove 116 is bonded to the area covered by the adhesive 3rd can be filled to enlarge.

Out 3rd and 6th shows a specific design in which the groove 115 one in the transverse direction of the front panel 113 (ie in the illustrated x-direction) extending transverse groove 118 and one in the longitudinal direction of the front panel 113 (ie in the y-direction shown) extending longitudinal groove 119 may include, the longitudinal groove 119 and the transverse groove 118 connected together and the same width W. to have. As a result, essentially the same adhesive areas are provided in the transverse and longitudinal directions and thus an even application and distribution of the adhesive 3rd and an even load on the area in which the decorative panel 12th and the front panel 113 are glued to one another, ensured in order to avoid that corner or edge areas of the decorative panel separate from the front panel due to the adhesive becoming detached.

Specifically, it is the width W. the transverse groove 118 the distance from one side of the transverse groove 118 to the opposite side in the longitudinal direction (ie in the y-direction shown). Likewise with the width W. the longitudinal groove 119 the distance from one side of the longitudinal groove 119 on the opposite side in the transverse direction (ie in the illustrated x-direction).

For example, both the transverse groove 118 as well as the longitudinal groove 119 a width W. from 15 to 25 mm.

In a variant, the width W. the transverse groove 118 and the width W. the longitudinal groove 119 also differ from each other.

In a specific embodiment, the groove 115 by punching the faceplate 113 can be generated to simplify manufacture. For example, during production, a tool punching device can be used in the circumferential edge area of the front panel 113 a circumferential recess can be generated, which is the main groove 116 acts.

How out 5 can also result in the surface of the adhesive 3rd in a specific version at least with the surface of the front panel 113 close flush. For example, the surface of the adhesive 3rd with the first face 113a the front panel 113 except for the groove 115 close flush. In this way, while ensuring effective contact between the decorative panel 12th and the glue 3rd the play between the decorative panel 12th and the front panel 113 largely reduced or even eliminated.

In a variant, the adhesive 3rd when assembling the door 1 like this in the groove 115 be filled that the surface of the adhesive 3rd slightly higher than the first surface 113a the front panel 113 is placed around the decorative panel 12th onto the first surface by means of a pressing device 113a the front panel 113 to press open. In the pressing process, the adhesive can 3rd deform under the action of pressure and thereby the groove 115 Fill in completely to ensure the adhesive strength.

In a specific implementation according to 3rd and 6th can the distance L. from the transverse groove 118 to one edge of the faceplate 113 in the longitudinal direction the distance L. from the longitudinal groove 119 to one edge of the faceplate 113 correspond in the transverse direction. That is, the groove forming a closed ring structure 115 can be a constant distance L. to the individual edges of the front panel 113 exhibit.

For example, the distance L. from the groove 115 to one edge of the faceplate 113 8 to 15 mm.

In a variant, the distance L. from the transverse groove 118 to one edge of the faceplate 113 also from the distance L. from the longitudinal groove 119 to one edge of the faceplate 113 distinguish.

In a specific implementation, the width W. and the depth D. the groove 115 depending on the adhesive area for the decorative panel 12th be chosen so in the groove 115 a sufficient amount of the adhesive 3rd can be added to the decorative panel 12th secure on the front panel 113 to fix.

As in 3rd is shown, it is the depth D. the groove 115 specifically about the extent of the deepening of the groove 115 from the first face 113a to the second surface 113b the front panel 113 .

Thus, the home appliance can 2 over a door 1 that have a good-looking decorative panel 12th having, between the decorative panel 12th and the front panel 113 There is essentially no play, thereby reducing the overall appearance of the home appliance 2 is further increased.

So far, specific embodiments have been described, which should not be interpreted as a restriction of the scope of the present disclosure. This also includes those individual versions that are only used to explain specific features. The examples of features provided in the present disclosure apply, unless otherwise noted, not in a restrictive manner, but as an exemplary representation. In concrete embodiments, the features of one or more subclaims can be combined not only in the specific combination specified in the claims, but in any suitable manner, with features of the corresponding independent claim.

It goes without saying that the present utility model is not limited to what has been described above. It will be clear to those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications are possible within the scope of the present utility model. The scope of protection of the present utility model is therefore defined by the accompanying patent claims.

List of reference symbols

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Home appliance

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Base body

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storage room

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door

11

Door main body

12th

Decorative panel

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Door panel

112

Inner lining

113

Front panel

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First face of the faceplate

113b

Second face of the front panel

114

Side plate

115

Groove

116

Main groove

117

Auxiliary groove

118

Transverse groove

119

Longitudinal groove

120

Sidebar

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adhesive

L.

Distance from the groove to an edge of the front panel

W.

Width of the groove

D.

Depth of the groove

x

Transverse direction of the front panel

y

Longitudinal direction of the front panel

Claims (15)

Door (1) for a domestic appliance (2), comprising a main door body (11) and a decorative panel (12), which main door body (11) comprises a door panel (111) and an inner lining (112), the door panel (111) from a sheet metal and comprises a front plate (113) which is opposite the inner lining (112) and to which the decorative panel (12) is glued, characterized in that the front plate (113) has a groove indenting towards the inner lining (112) (115) comprises, in which an adhesive (3) is present, via which the decorative panel (12) is attached to the front plate (113). Door (1) Claim 1 , characterized in that the groove (115) comprises a main groove (116) which is arranged to form a closed ring structure along the edge of the front plate (113). Door (1) Claim 2 , characterized in that the groove (115) further comprises an auxiliary groove (117) which is present in particular several times and / or which is distributed in particular in an area of the front plate (113) framed by the main groove (116). Door (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the groove (115) has a transverse groove (118) extending in the transverse direction of the front panel (113) and / or a longitudinal groove (119) extending in the longitudinal direction of the front panel (113) comprises, wherein the longitudinal groove (119) and the transverse groove (118) are in particular connected to one another and / or in particular have the same width (W). Door (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the groove (115) is produced by punching or stamping or pressing the front panel (113). Door (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the surface of the adhesive (3) is at least flush with the surface of the front plate (113). Door (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the groove (115) is at a distance (L) from an edge of the front panel (113). Door (1) Claim 7 , characterized in that the distance (L) from the groove (115) to an edge of the front plate (113) is 8 to 15 mm. Door (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the width (W) and the depth (D) of the groove (115) are selected as a function of the adhesive area for the decorative panel (12). Door (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the width (W) of the groove (115) is 15 to 25 mm. Door (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the door (1) furthermore is arranged between the door panel (111) and the inner lining (112) Comprises thermal insulation material bonded to the door panel (111) and the inner liner (112). Door (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the door panel (111) comprises a side panel (114) which is angled backwards from at least one side of the front panel (113) and is connected to the inner lining (112) . Door (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the decorative panel (12) is made of glass or ceramic or resin. Domestic appliance (2), characterized in that it comprises: - a base body (21); - a door (1) according to one of the preceding Claims 1 to 13th which is connected to the base body (21) in order to be able to open or close the base body (21). Household appliance (2) Claim 14 , characterized in that the domestic appliance (2) is a refrigerator / freezer, a dishwasher or a sterilizer.

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