EP1338741A2 - Hinge connection and container with such a hinge - Google Patents

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EP1338741A2
EP1338741A2 EP03002635A EP03002635A EP1338741A2 EP 1338741 A2 EP1338741 A2 EP 1338741A2 EP 03002635 A EP03002635 A EP 03002635A EP 03002635 A EP03002635 A EP 03002635A EP 1338741 A2 EP1338741 A2 EP 1338741A2
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Siegfried Grasy
Werner Reichel
Friedhelm Stumm
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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
    • F25D23/00—General constructional features
    • F25D23/12—Arrangements of compartments additional to cooling compartments; Combinations of refrigerators with other equipment, e.g. stove
    • F25D23/123—Butter compartment
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05D—HINGES OR SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS
    • E05D11/00—Additional features or accessories of hinges
    • E05D11/10—Devices for preventing movement between relatively-movable hinge parts
    • E05D11/1028—Devices for preventing movement between relatively-movable hinge parts for maintaining the hinge in two or more positions, e.g. intermediate or fully open
    • E05D11/105—Devices for preventing movement between relatively-movable hinge parts for maintaining the hinge in two or more positions, e.g. intermediate or fully open the maintaining means acting perpendicularly to the pivot axis
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05D—HINGES OR SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS
    • E05D7/00—Hinges or pivots of special construction
    • E05D7/08—Hinges or pivots of special construction for use in suspensions comprising two spigots placed at opposite edges of the wing, especially at the top and the bottom, e.g. trunnions
    • E05D7/081—Hinges or pivots of special construction for use in suspensions comprising two spigots placed at opposite edges of the wing, especially at the top and the bottom, e.g. trunnions the pivot axis of the wing being situated near one edge of the wing, especially at the top and bottom, e.g. trunnions
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05D—HINGES OR SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS
    • E05D7/00—Hinges or pivots of special construction
    • E05D7/10—Hinges or pivots of special construction to allow easy separation or connection of the parts at the hinge axis
    • E05D7/1061—Hinges or pivots of special construction to allow easy separation or connection of the parts at the hinge axis in a radial direction
    • E05D7/1077—Hinges or pivots of special construction to allow easy separation or connection of the parts at the hinge axis in a radial direction with snap-fitted pins
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF
    • E05Y2800/00—Details, accessories and auxiliary operations not otherwise provided for
    • E05Y2800/71—Secondary wings, e.g. pass doors
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF
    • E05Y2900/00—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof
    • E05Y2900/30—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof for domestic appliances
    • E05Y2900/31—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof for domestic appliances for refrigerators
    • 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
    • F25D23/00—General constructional features
    • F25D23/02—Doors; Covers
    • F25D23/025—Secondary closures
    • 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
    • F25D23/00—General constructional features
    • F25D23/02—Doors; Covers
    • F25D23/028—Details
    • 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
    • F25D23/00—General constructional features
    • F25D23/02—Doors; Covers
    • F25D23/04—Doors; Covers with special compartments, e.g. butter conditioners
    • 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
    • F25D2323/00—General constructional features not provided for in other groups of this subclass
    • F25D2323/02—Details of doors or covers not otherwise covered
    • F25D2323/024—Door hinges

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  • the present invention relates to a hinge connection and one with such Connection between the housing and flap equipped container, in particular a Butter compartment for a household refrigerator or other cooling device.
  • the flap of the butter compartment is loose pivotally connected to the associated housing so that when in open Position is released, falls spontaneously and produces a clattering sound.
  • the same noise occurs when the refrigerator door to which the butter drawer is mounted is struck. This noise is perceived as disturbing.
  • DE 43 04 483 discloses a hinge connection and a butter compartment equipped with it known for a refrigerator, in the case and flap via a flexibly deformable Bodies are interconnected.
  • This known body is intended to a flexible deflection of parts of the hinge connection and thus damage to avoid if the flap of the container on which the hinge connection is inserted is moved beyond its intended swivel range.
  • a Damping the free movement of the flap or fixing the flap in others Positions as the closed using the flexible body is not provided.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide a hinge connection which a minimum of parts a braking of the closing movement and thus one Noise reduction when the flap closes and / or at least partially remains open the released flap allows.
  • the object is achieved by a hinge connection with the features of the claim 1.
  • the amount of deformation as a function of the pivot position of the two components is chosen suitably to each other, can in principle any braking or also cause an acceleration effect on the closing movement.
  • Deformation minima can correspondingly desired stable intermediate positions of the swivel movement be arranged.
  • the second component preferably has a pin which engages in the gap in which the flexible body is arranged, and the one elastic deformable part of the Body deformed in the radial direction with respect to the axis of the pivoting movement. This makes it possible to keep the gap narrow and unobtrusive and still Realize deformation movements with a large amplitude.
  • the body is preferably substantially plate-shaped with a plate thickness that the Corresponds to the width of the gap. This prevents the body from being deformed by the Diverts in the axial direction.
  • the elastic body In order to improve the deformability of the elastic body, it is preferably in provide a recess in its section to be deformed. Another Improvement of the deformability can be achieved if the clearance is open to the edge is.
  • the elastic deformable portion of the body is one with respect to one Plane containing pivot axis symmetrical.
  • This allows at least two elastically deformable parts in the form of resilient tongues of the same type in mirror-symmetrical Install configurations in at least two places on the swivel axis.
  • the first component of the hinge connection and the body preferably each have at least one connector element, the two connector elements have complementary non-circular cross-section.
  • Such a non-rotatable connection can also be created in that the first Component and the body each have at least two complementary connector elements in pairs exhibit.
  • a bearing journal that is in engagement with the second component and thus the location of the Defines pivot axis is preferably not on the first component, but on one Side of the body. So it is possible in case of damage to the Only replace the trunnion body. This is particularly beneficial if it is the first component is the housing of a butter compartment, in particular when this is formed in one piece with the inner wall of a refrigerator door and is therefore difficult to replace.
  • the trunnion When the trunnion is formed on the body, the trunnion is on one opposite side of the body preferably a connector element in Form a recess arranged on the pivot axis.
  • This recess can be deeper than the thickness of the body, since they engage into the bearing journal can; this enables the use of a comparatively long and accordingly, fixed plug connection even with a small width of the gap.
  • a free end of the journal is preferably with at least one inclined surface provided that an assembly of the hinge connection by sliding the Plate section of the second component on the journal from one direction across relieved to the swivel axis.
  • the plate section can also be used as a further measure to facilitate assembly of the second component with an inclined surface for sliding onto the bearing journal be equipped.
  • This inclined surface is preferably on two sides of two protruding webs limited, which guide the bearing journal when pushed so that it into the hole provided for this purpose in the plate section of the second component locks.
  • the invention also relates to a container, in particular a butter compartment, with a Housing and a flap through a hinge connection as described above are connected.
  • a buffer element can be attached with one of the hinge connection opposite edge of the other component can be brought into contact, so a Intercepting each other.
  • FIG. 1 shows a butter compartment for a refrigerator a housing 1 and two flaps 2, 3, each connected to the housing by a hinge connection are connected according to the invention.
  • the flaps 2, 3 have one in the closed State vertical front panel 4, which at its upper edge by a horizontal Bridge 5 is stiffened.
  • Two each at right angles to the front plate 4 and the web 5 oriented plate sections or tabs 6 are in the area of the upper corners of the Flap 2 or 3 in the interior of the housing 1 in front.
  • the top of the housing 1 has for each tab 6 a slot through which the tab in the raised State of the flap 2 or 3 extends.
  • the tabs 6 each have a section of a side wall 7 or an intermediate wall 8 opposite, which divides the housing 1 into two compartments.
  • the wall sections 7 and 8 each have a square pin 9 and a round hole 10, which are provided to engage in a complementary square hole 11 of a body 12 which in one limited by one of the wall sections 7, 8 on the one hand and the tab on the other Gap is housed without play in the axial direction, or a round pin 13 of this Record body 12.
  • the body 12 consists of an elastically deformable Plastic material with good sliding properties such as POM. He can also between the wall section 7 or 8 and the tab 6 may be slightly pressurized to to reliably prevent any axial displacement of the flap.
  • the body 12 on the side wall 7 and that on the intermediate wall 8 are identical Shape and have a horizontal plane of symmetry.
  • Figures 3A, 3B are enlarged views of body 12, with Figure 3A showing one Wall section 7 or 8 facing surface of the body 12 and Figure 3B which one Tab 6 facing the main surface shows. From the tab 6 facing A short cylindrical bearing journal 14 protrudes from the main surface. It is intended to engage in a bore 15 of one of the tabs 6 of the flap 2, 3 and so the Define the pivot axis of the flap.
  • the flap 2 or 3 is attached to the bearing journal 14 as in FIGS. 5A to 5C shown by the bore 15 of a tab 6, the right in Figure 5A to C, the corresponding bearing pin 14 is slipped on, and the other, left tab 6 the corresponding journal is pushed in the longitudinal direction of the tab 6.
  • the bearing pin 14 is at its free end three inclined surfaces 16, 17, 18 provided, which are similar to the sides of a flat tetrahedron are arranged and abut at an apex 19 which the tip of the Bearing pin 14 forms.
  • FIGS. 5A to 5C shown by the bore 15 of a tab 6, the right in Figure 5A to C, the corresponding bearing pin 14 is slipped on, and the other, left tab 6 the corresponding journal is pushed in the longitudinal direction of the tab 6.
  • the bearing pin 14 is at its free end three inclined surfaces 16, 17, 18 provided, which are similar to the sides of a flat tetrahedron are arranged and abut at an apex 19 which the tip of the Bearing pin 14 forms.
  • the first inclined surface 16 is the front plate 4 of the flap 2, 3 in the closed position facing; a leading edge of them meets when the tab 6 is pushed on from the front this.
  • the second inclined surface 17 faces the top of the housing 1; on them strikes tab 6 from above when it is shown in FIGS. 5A to C. is postponed.
  • the leading edge of the tab 6 is also with a Inclined surface 20 provided. As can be seen in FIG. 2, this is the top and bottom of two Ridges 21 bordered when sliding a centering of the inclined surface 20 on Effect journal 14 and thus ensure that the apex 19 of the journal, when the facet 20 has slid over it, meets the bore 15 of the tab 6 and intervenes in it.
  • the tetrahedron shape of the free end of the journal causes then an automatic centering of the bore 15, that shown in Figure 5C Final state of assembly encompasses the circumference of the journal 14.
  • the body 12 has an elastically deformable Section, which in the present case is formed by two resilient tongues 22 which encompass a recess 23 symmetrically.
  • the free ends of the tongues 22 are facing each other but not touching each other.
  • the tongues 22 are provided to a pin 24 which protrudes from the tab 6 into the gap in which the Body is housed, depending on the position of the flap 2 or 3 more or less strong to be elastically deformed.
  • the pin 24 meets a detent bump 26, which is near the free end of the arm 22 is arranged.
  • This state is shown in Figure 4A.
  • the elasticity of the Armes 22 and the weight of the flap are dimensioned so that the flap when in is released in a wide open state, comes to rest in this position. In this Partially closed position of the flap allows a user to put one in the butter drawer holds the object to be accommodated in the hand, with this object or him Holding the hand, gently push the flap up to place the object in the butter compartment accommodate.
  • the opening angle of the flap is chosen small enough, so that when the refrigerator door is closed in the partially open state, it does not go with it collides with the frame of the refrigerator cabinet or, if in contact with it comes into the closed position without being damaged.
  • the pin 24 In the closed state of the flap, shown in FIG. 4C, the pin 24 is in Contact with the tips of both tongues 22. Preferably both are in this state Tongues 22 slightly bent by the pin 24. By bending the lower tongue 22 which immediately before reaching the closed position of the Flap is inserted, it is braked again, and a noisy hard Hitting the lower edge of the flap on the edge of the bottom plate 27 of the Housing 1 is avoided. This measure also prevents the flap from falling slamming of a refrigerator door on which it is mounted generates noise.
  • a damping element 28 for example in the form of a rubber buffer, as shown in Figure 1.

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The hinge assembly is for the swing link between two units (1;2,3) and especially a housing flap (2,3) of a butter compartment (1). The facing plate sections (6,7) of the units are aligned together by a lateral swing axis through them. A keyed body (12) with an elastic section is in the gap between the plate sections and the compartment (1), which is distorted on a swing action.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Scharnierverbindung und einen mit einer solchen Verbindung zwischen Gehäuse und Klappe ausgestatteten Behälter, insbesondere ein Butterfach für einen Haushaltskühlschrank oder ein anderes Kühlgerät.The present invention relates to a hinge connection and one with such Connection between the housing and flap equipped container, in particular a Butter compartment for a household refrigerator or other cooling device.

Bei den gegenwärtig verbreiteten Kühlschränken ist die Klappe des Butterfaches locker schwenkbar mit dem zugehörigen Gehäuse verbunden, so dass sie, wenn sie in offener Stellung losgelassen wird, spontan zufällt und dabei ein klapperndes Geräusch erzeugt. Das gleiche Geräusch entsteht, wenn die Kühlschranktür, an der das Butterfach montiert ist, zugeschlagen wird. Dieses Geräusch wird als störend empfunden.With the refrigerators currently in use, the flap of the butter compartment is loose pivotally connected to the associated housing so that when in open Position is released, falls spontaneously and produces a clattering sound. The same noise occurs when the refrigerator door to which the butter drawer is mounted is struck. This noise is perceived as disturbing.

Die Tatsache, dass die Klappe beim Loslassen sofort zufällt, ist auch dann störend, wenn mehrere Gegenstände nacheinander in das Butterfach geladen werden sollen und die Klappe hierfür jedesmal erneut geöffnet werden muss. Wenn ein Benutzer in beiden Händen Gegenstände hält, die in das Fach geladen werden sollen, fällt es ihm schwer, die Klappe zu öffnen. Es ist daher wünschenswert, ein Butterfach so konstruieren zu können, dass die Klappe im Bedarfsfall offenstehen bleiben kann oder in einem teiloffenen Zustand stabil ist, in dem es einem Benutzer auch mit vollen Händen nicht schwerfällt, das Fach ganz zu öffnen und Gegenstände hineinzuladen.The fact that the flap closes immediately when you release it is also annoying if several objects are to be loaded one after the other into the butter compartment and the Flap must be opened again each time. If a user in both Hands holding objects to be loaded into the compartment, it is difficult for him to open the hatch. It is therefore desirable to construct a butter compartment like this can that the flap can remain open if necessary or in one partially open state is stable, in which it is not a user even with full hands it is difficult to open the compartment completely and load objects into it.

Aus DE 43 04 483 ist eine Scharnierverbindung und ein damit ausgestattetes Butterfach für einen Kühlschrank bekannt, bei dem Gehäuse und Klappe über einen flexibel verformbaren Körper miteinander verbunden sind. Dieser bekannte Körper ist vorgesehen, um eine flexible Auslenkung von Teilen der Scharnierverbindung und damit eine Beschädigung zu vermeiden, wenn die Klappe des Behälters, an dem die Scharnierverbindung eingesetzt ist, über ihren vorgesehenen Schwenkbereich hinaus bewegt wird. Eine Dämpfung der freien Bewegung der Klappe oder eine Fixierung der Klappe in anderen Positionen als der geschlossenen mit Hilfe des flexiblen Körpers ist nicht vorgesehen.DE 43 04 483 discloses a hinge connection and a butter compartment equipped with it known for a refrigerator, in the case and flap via a flexibly deformable Bodies are interconnected. This known body is intended to a flexible deflection of parts of the hinge connection and thus damage to avoid if the flap of the container on which the hinge connection is inserted is moved beyond its intended swivel range. A Damping the free movement of the flap or fixing the flap in others Positions as the closed using the flexible body is not provided.

Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist, eine Scharnierverbindung anzugeben, die mit einem Minimum von Teilen eine Bremsung der Schließbewegung und damit eine Geräuschminderung beim Zufallen der Klappe und/oder ein wenigstens teilweises Offenstehenbleiben der losgelassenen Klappe ermöglicht.The object of the present invention is to provide a hinge connection which a minimum of parts a braking of the closing movement and thus one Noise reduction when the flap closes and / or at least partially remains open the released flap allows.

Die Aufgabe wird gelöst durch eine Scharnierverbindung mit den Merkmalen des Anspruches 1. Indem die Stärke der Verformung als Funktion der Schwenkposition der zwei Bauteile zueinander geeignet gewählt wird, lässt sich eine im Prinzip beliebige Brems- oder auch Beschleunigungswirkung auf die Schließbewegung hervorrufen. Minima der Verformung können entsprechend gewünschten stabilen Zwischenpositionen der Schwenkbewegung angeordnet sein.The object is achieved by a hinge connection with the features of the claim 1. By the amount of deformation as a function of the pivot position of the two components is chosen suitably to each other, can in principle any braking or also cause an acceleration effect on the closing movement. Deformation minima can correspondingly desired stable intermediate positions of the swivel movement be arranged.

Vorzugsweise verfügt das zweite Bauteil über einen Zapfen, der in den Spalt eingreift, in dem der flexible Körper angeordnet ist, und der einen elastischen verformbaren Teil des Körpers in bezüglich der Achse der Schwenkbewegung radialer Richtung verformt. Dadurch ist es möglich, den Spalt schmal und unauffällig zu halten und dennoch Verformungsbewegungen mit einer großen Amplitude zu realisieren.The second component preferably has a pin which engages in the gap in which the flexible body is arranged, and the one elastic deformable part of the Body deformed in the radial direction with respect to the axis of the pivoting movement. This makes it possible to keep the gap narrow and unobtrusive and still Realize deformation movements with a large amplitude.

Der Körper ist vorzugsweise im wesentlichen plattenförmig mit einer Plattenstärke, die der Breite des Spalts entspricht. Dies verhindert, dass der Körper einer Verformung durch den Zapfen in axialer Richtung ausweicht.The body is preferably substantially plate-shaped with a plate thickness that the Corresponds to the width of the gap. This prevents the body from being deformed by the Diverts in the axial direction.

Um die Verformbarkeit des elastischen Körpers zu verbessern, ist er vorzugsweise in seinem zu verformenden Abschnitt mit einer Freisparung versehen. Eine weitere Verbesserung der Verformbarkeit kann erreicht werden, wenn die Freisparung randoffen ist.In order to improve the deformability of the elastic body, it is preferably in provide a recess in its section to be deformed. Another Improvement of the deformability can be achieved if the clearance is open to the edge is.

Vorzugsweise ist der elastische verformbare Abschnitt des Körpers bezüglich einer die Schwenkachse enthaltenden Ebene symmetrisch. Dies erlaubt es, wenigstens zwei elastisch verformbare Teile in Form von federnden Zungen des gleichen Typs in spiegelsymmetrischen Konfigurationen an wenigstens zwei Stellen auf der Schwenkachse einzubauen.Preferably, the elastic deformable portion of the body is one with respect to one Plane containing pivot axis symmetrical. This allows at least two elastically deformable parts in the form of resilient tongues of the same type in mirror-symmetrical Install configurations in at least two places on the swivel axis.

Das erste Bauteil der Scharnierverbindung und der Körper weisen vorzugsweise jeweils wenigstens ein Steckverbindungselement auf, wobei die zwei Steckverbindungselemente zueinander komplementäre unrunde Querschnitt aufweisen. Durch Ineinanderfügen dieser Steckverbindungselemente wird eine drehfeste Verbindung zwischen dem Körper und dem ersten Bauteil geschaffen und so verhindert, dass der Körper einer Schwenkbewegung des zweiten Bauteiles folgt, ohne verformt zu werden.The first component of the hinge connection and the body preferably each have at least one connector element, the two connector elements have complementary non-circular cross-section. By joining together this connector is a non-rotatable connection between the body and created the first component and thus prevents the body from one The second component swivels without being deformed.

Eine solche drehfeste Verbindung kann auch dadurch geschaffen werden, dass das erste Bauteil und der Körper jeweils wenigstens zwei paarweise komplementäre Steckverbindungselemente aufweisen.Such a non-rotatable connection can also be created in that the first Component and the body each have at least two complementary connector elements in pairs exhibit.

Ein Lagerzapfen, der mit dem zweiten Bauteil in Eingriff steht und so die Lage der Schwenkachse festlegt, ist vorzugsweise nicht an dem ersten Bauteil, sondern an einer Seite des Körpers ausgebildet. So ist es möglich, im Falle einer Beschädigung des Lagerzapfens lediglich den Körper auszutauschen. Dies ist besonders vorteilhaft, wenn es sich bei dem ersten Bauteil um das Gehäuse eines Butterfaches handelt, insbesondere dann, wenn dieses mit der Innenwand einer Kühlschranktür einteilig ausgebildet und daher nur schwierig austauschbar ist.A bearing journal that is in engagement with the second component and thus the location of the Defines pivot axis is preferably not on the first component, but on one Side of the body. So it is possible in case of damage to the Only replace the trunnion body. This is particularly beneficial if it is the first component is the housing of a butter compartment, in particular when this is formed in one piece with the inner wall of a refrigerator door and is therefore difficult to replace.

Wenn der Lagerzapfen an dem Körper ausgebildet ist, ist auf einer dem Lagerzapfen gegenüberliegenden Seite des Körpers vorzugsweise ein Steckverbindungselement in Form einer Aussparung auf der Schwenkachse angeordnet. Diese Aussparung kann tiefer sein, als es der Dicke des Körpers entspricht, da sie bis in den Lagerzapfen eingreifen kann; dies ermöglicht die Verwendung einer vergleichsweise langen und dementsprechend festen Steckverbindung auch bei einer geringen Breite des Spaltes.When the trunnion is formed on the body, the trunnion is on one opposite side of the body preferably a connector element in Form a recess arranged on the pivot axis. This recess can be deeper than the thickness of the body, since they engage into the bearing journal can; this enables the use of a comparatively long and accordingly, fixed plug connection even with a small width of the gap.

Ein freies Ende des Lagerzapfens ist vorzugsweise mit wenigstens einer Schrägfläche versehen, die ein Zusammenfügen der Scharnierverbindung durch Aufschieben des Plattenabschnittes des zweiten Bauteiles auf den Lagerzapfen aus einer Richtung quer zur Schwenkachse erleichtert.A free end of the journal is preferably with at least one inclined surface provided that an assembly of the hinge connection by sliding the Plate section of the second component on the journal from one direction across relieved to the swivel axis.

Als eine weitere Maßnahme zum Erleichtern der Montage kann auch der Plattenabschnitt des zweiten Bauteiles mit einer Schrägfläche zum Aufschieben auf den Lagerzapfen ausgestattet sein. Diese Schrägfläche ist vorzugsweise an zwei Seiten von zwei vorstehenden Stegen begrenzt, die beim Aufschieben den Lagerzapfen so führen, dass er in die hierfür vorgesehene Bohrung des Plattenabschnittes des zweiten Bauteiles einrastet. The plate section can also be used as a further measure to facilitate assembly of the second component with an inclined surface for sliding onto the bearing journal be equipped. This inclined surface is preferably on two sides of two protruding webs limited, which guide the bearing journal when pushed so that it into the hole provided for this purpose in the plate section of the second component locks.

Gegenstand der Erfindung ist auch ein Behälter, insbesondere ein Butterfach, mit einem Gehäuse und einer Klappe, die durch eine Scharnierverbindung wie oben beschrieben verbunden sind.The invention also relates to a container, in particular a butter compartment, with a Housing and a flap through a hinge connection as described above are connected.

Als geräuschdämpfende Maßnahme kann an einem der Bauteile eines solchen Behälters zusätzlich ein Pufferelement angebracht sein, das mit einem von der Scharnierverbindung abgewandten Rand des jeweils anderen Bauteiles in Kontakt bringbar ist, um so ein Gegeneinanderschlagen abzufangen.As a noise-damping measure, one of the components of such a container can be used In addition, a buffer element can be attached with one of the hinge connection opposite edge of the other component can be brought into contact, so a Intercepting each other.

Weitere Merkmale und Vorteile der Erfindung ergeben sich aus der nachfolgenden Beschreibung von Ausführungsbeispielen mit Bezug auf die beigefügten Figuren. Es zeigen:

  • Figur 1 eine perspektivische Ansicht eines Butterfaches für einen Kühlschrank, mit zwei Klappen, von denen eine offen, die andere geschlossen gezeigt ist;
  • Figur 2 die Teile des Butterfaches in einer auseinandergezogenen Darstellung;
  • Figur 3A, 3B vergrößerte Ansichten des flexiblen Körpers;
  • Figuren 4A, B, C Detailansichten des flexiblen Körpers und der Klappe in drei verschiedenen Stellungen; und
  • Figuren 5A, B, C Schritte des Zusammenbaus des Butterfaches gemäß der Erfindung.
    • Further features and advantages of the invention result from the following description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the attached figures. Show it:
  • 1 shows a perspective view of a butter compartment for a refrigerator, with two flaps, one of which is shown open, the other closed;
  • Figure 2 shows the parts of the butter compartment in an exploded view;
  • Figures 3A, 3B are enlarged views of the flexible body;
  • Figures 4A, B, C detailed views of the flexible body and the flap in three different positions; and
  • Figures 5A, B, C steps of assembling the butter compartment according to the invention.

    • Die perspektivische Ansicht der Figur 1 zeigt ein Butterfach für einen Kühlschrank mit einem Gehäuse 1 und zwei Klappen 2, 3, die jeweils mit dem Gehäuse durch eine Scharnierverbindung gemäß der Erfindung verbunden sind. Die Klappen 2, 3 haben eine im geschlossenen Zustand vertikale Frontplatte 4, die an ihrem oberen Rand durch einen horizontalen Steg 5 versteift ist. Zwei jeweils rechtswinklig zur Frontplatte 4 und dem Steg 5 orientierte Plattenabschnitte oder Laschen 6 stehen im Bereich der oberen Ecken von der Klappe 2 bzw. 3 ins Innere des Gehäuses 1 vor. Die Oberseite des Gehäuses 1 weist jeweils zu jeder Lasche 6 einen Schlitz auf, durch den sich die Lasche im angehobenen Zustand der Klappe 2 bzw. 3 erstreckt. The perspective view of Figure 1 shows a butter compartment for a refrigerator a housing 1 and two flaps 2, 3, each connected to the housing by a hinge connection are connected according to the invention. The flaps 2, 3 have one in the closed State vertical front panel 4, which at its upper edge by a horizontal Bridge 5 is stiffened. Two each at right angles to the front plate 4 and the web 5 oriented plate sections or tabs 6 are in the area of the upper corners of the Flap 2 or 3 in the interior of the housing 1 in front. The top of the housing 1 has for each tab 6 a slot through which the tab in the raised State of the flap 2 or 3 extends.

    Den Laschen 6 liegt jeweils ein Abschnitt einer Seitenwand 7 bzw. einer Zwischenwand 8 gegenüber, die das Gehäuse 1 in zwei Fächer unterteilt. Wie insbesondere in der auseinandergezogenen Darstellung der Figur 2 zu erkennen, weisen die Wandabschnitte 7 bzw. 8 jeweils einen Vierkantzapfen 9 und ein Rundloch 10 auf, die vorgesehen sind, um in ein komplementäres Vierkantloch 11 eines Körpers 12 einzugreifen, der in einem von einem der Wandabschnitte 7, 8 einerseits und der Lasche andererseits begrenzten Spalt in axialer Richtung spielfrei untergebracht ist, bzw. einen Rundzapfen 13 dieses Körpers 12 aufzunehmen. Der Körper 12 besteht aus einem elastisch verformbaren Kunststoffmaterial mit guten Gleiteigenschaften wie etwa POM. Er kann auch zwischen dem Wandabschnitt 7 oder 8 und der Lasche 6 geringfügig unter Druck gesetzt sein, um so jede axiale Verschiebung der Klappe mit Sicherheit zu unterbinden.The tabs 6 each have a section of a side wall 7 or an intermediate wall 8 opposite, which divides the housing 1 into two compartments. As especially in the to see the exploded view of Figure 2, the wall sections 7 and 8 each have a square pin 9 and a round hole 10, which are provided to engage in a complementary square hole 11 of a body 12 which in one limited by one of the wall sections 7, 8 on the one hand and the tab on the other Gap is housed without play in the axial direction, or a round pin 13 of this Record body 12. The body 12 consists of an elastically deformable Plastic material with good sliding properties such as POM. He can also between the wall section 7 or 8 and the tab 6 may be slightly pressurized to to reliably prevent any axial displacement of the flap.

    Der Körper 12 an der Seitenwand 7 und der an der Zwischenwand 8 sind von identischer Gestalt und weisen eine horizontale Symmetrieebene auf.The body 12 on the side wall 7 and that on the intermediate wall 8 are identical Shape and have a horizontal plane of symmetry.

    Figuren 3A, 3B sind vergrößerte Darstellungen des Körpers 12, wobei Figur 3A die einem Wandabschnitt 7 oder 8 zugewandte Oberfläche des Körpers 12 und Figur 3B die einer Lasche 6 zugewandte Hauptoberfläche zeigt. Von der der Lasche 6 zugewandten Hauptoberfläche springt ein kurzer zylindrischer Lagerzapfen 14 vor. Er ist vorgesehen, um in eine Bohrung 15 einer der Laschen 6 der Klappe 2, 3 einzugreifen und so die Schwenkachse der Klappe festzulegen.Figures 3A, 3B are enlarged views of body 12, with Figure 3A showing one Wall section 7 or 8 facing surface of the body 12 and Figure 3B which one Tab 6 facing the main surface shows. From the tab 6 facing A short cylindrical bearing journal 14 protrudes from the main surface. It is intended to engage in a bore 15 of one of the tabs 6 of the flap 2, 3 and so the Define the pivot axis of the flap.

    Die Anbringung der Klappe 2 bzw. 3 an den Lagerzapfen 14 erfolgt, wie in Figuren 5A bis 5C gezeigt, indem die Bohrung 15 einer Lasche 6, der rechten in Figur 5A bis C, dem entsprechenden Lagerzapfen 14 übergestülpt wird, und die andere, linke Lasche 6 auf den entsprechenden Lagerzapfen in Längsrichtung der Lasche 6 aufgeschoben wird. Um dieses Aufschieben zu vereinfachen, ist der Lagerzapfen 14 an seinem freien Ende mit drei Schrägflächen 16, 17, 18 versehen, die ähnlich den Seiten eines flachen Tetraeders angeordnet sind und an einem Scheitelpunkt 19 aneinanderstoßen, der die Spitze des Lagerzapfens 14 bildet. Die Figuren 5A bis C zeigen das Aufschieben der Klappe 3 von oben in ihrer in Figur 1 gezeigten Orientierung, wobei ihre Laschen 6 durch die Schlitze an der Oberseite des Gehäuses 1 eingeführt werden; ein Aufschieben von vorn auf die Lagerzapfen 14, ausgehend von der in Figur 2 gezeigten Orientierung der Klappe 3, ist ebenfalls möglich.The flap 2 or 3 is attached to the bearing journal 14 as in FIGS. 5A to 5C shown by the bore 15 of a tab 6, the right in Figure 5A to C, the corresponding bearing pin 14 is slipped on, and the other, left tab 6 the corresponding journal is pushed in the longitudinal direction of the tab 6. Around To simplify this sliding, the bearing pin 14 is at its free end three inclined surfaces 16, 17, 18 provided, which are similar to the sides of a flat tetrahedron are arranged and abut at an apex 19 which the tip of the Bearing pin 14 forms. FIGS. 5A to C show the flap 3 being pushed open from above in their orientation shown in Figure 1, with their tabs 6 through the slots be inserted at the top of the housing 1; a push from the front onto the Bearing pin 14, starting from the orientation of the flap 3 shown in Figure 2, is also possible.

    Die erste Schrägfläche 16 ist der Frontplatte 4 der Klappe 2, 3 in geschlossener Stellung zugewandt; auf sie trifft beim Aufschieben der Lasche 6 von vorn eine führende Kante von dieser. Die zweite Schrägfläche 17 ist der Oberseite des Gehäuses 1 zugewandt; auf sie trifft die Lasche 6, wenn sie wie in den Figuren 5A bis C angzeigt, von ober her aufgeschoben wird.The first inclined surface 16 is the front plate 4 of the flap 2, 3 in the closed position facing; a leading edge of them meets when the tab 6 is pushed on from the front this. The second inclined surface 17 faces the top of the housing 1; on them strikes tab 6 from above when it is shown in FIGS. 5A to C. is postponed.

    Im Laufe des Aufschiebens wird die Lasche 6 zunehmen flexibel gekrümmt wird, wie in Figur 5B gezeigt.In the course of being pushed on, the tab 6 will increase in flexibility, as in FIG Figure 5B shown.

    Um das Aufschieben zu erleichtern, ist auch die führende Kante der Lasche 6 mit einer Schrägfläche 20 versehen. Diese ist, wie in Figur 2 zu sehen, oben und unten von zwei Stegen 21 eingefasst, die beim Aufschieben eine Zentrierung der Schrägfläche 20 am Lagerzapfen 14 bewirken und so sicherstellen, dass der Scheitel 19 des Lagerzapfens, wenn die Facette 20 über ihn hinweggeglitten ist, auf die Bohrung 15 der Lasche 6 trifft und in diese eingreift. Die Tetraedergestalt des freien Endes des Lagerzapfens bewirkt dann eine selbsttätige Zentrierung der Bohrung 15, die im in Figur 5C gezeigten Endzustand der Montage den Umfang des Lagerzapfens 14 umgreift.In order to facilitate the pushing on, the leading edge of the tab 6 is also with a Inclined surface 20 provided. As can be seen in FIG. 2, this is the top and bottom of two Ridges 21 bordered when sliding a centering of the inclined surface 20 on Effect journal 14 and thus ensure that the apex 19 of the journal, when the facet 20 has slid over it, meets the bore 15 of the tab 6 and intervenes in it. The tetrahedron shape of the free end of the journal causes then an automatic centering of the bore 15, that shown in Figure 5C Final state of assembly encompasses the circumference of the journal 14.

    Wie in Figur 3A, 3B zu sehen ist, weist der Körper 12 einen elastisch verformbaren Abschnitt auf, der im vorliegenden Fall durch zwei federnde Zungen 22 gebildet ist, die eine Aussparung 23 symmetrisch umgreifen. Die freien Enden der Zungen 22 sind einander zugewandt, berühren einander jedoch nicht. Die Zungen 22 sind vorgesehen, um von einem Zapfen 24, der von der Lasche 6 in den Spalt hinein vorsteht, in der der Körper untergebracht ist, je nach Stellung der Klappe 2 bzw. 3 mehr oder weniger stark elastisch verformt zu werden.As can be seen in FIGS. 3A, 3B, the body 12 has an elastically deformable Section, which in the present case is formed by two resilient tongues 22 which encompass a recess 23 symmetrically. The free ends of the tongues 22 are facing each other but not touching each other. The tongues 22 are provided to a pin 24 which protrudes from the tab 6 into the gap in which the Body is housed, depending on the position of the flap 2 or 3 more or less strong to be elastically deformed.

    In einem nicht dargestellten, weit geöffneten Zustand der Klappe 2, 3 berührt der Zapfen 24 den Körper 12 nicht, und die Klappe 2, 3 ist in diesem Zustand frei schwenkbeweglich. Wenn die Klappe 2, 3 aus diesem Zustand heraus geschlossen wird, trifft der Zapfen 24 streifend auf eine Stirnfläche 25 der obenliegenden Zunge 22 und gleitet an dieser entlang. Dabei auftretende Reibung und eventuell auch eine leichte Verformung der Zunge 22 bremsen die Bewegung der Klappe.In a not shown, wide open state of the flap 2, 3 touches the pin 24 not the body 12, and the flap 2, 3 is freely pivotable in this state. When the flap 2, 3 is closed from this state, the pin 24 hits grazing on an end face 25 of the overhead tongue 22 and slides on this along. Friction occurring and possibly also a slight deformation of the Tongue 22 brakes the movement of the flap.

    Schließlich trifft der Zapfen 24 auf einen Rasthöcker 26, der in der Nähe des freien Endes des Armes 22 angeordnet ist. Dieser Zustand ist in Figur 4A dargestellt. Die Elastizität des Armes 22 und das Gewicht der Klappe sind so bemessen, dass die Klappe, wenn sie in weit geöffnetem Zustand losgelassen wird, in dieser Position zur Ruhe kommt. In dieser teilgeschlossenen Position der Klappe kann ein Benutzer, der einen in dem Butterfach unterzubringenden Gegenstand in der Hand hält, mit diesem Gegenstand oder der ihn haltenden Hand die Klappe leicht hochdrücken, um dann den Gegenstand im Butterfach unterzubringen. Andererseits ist der Öffnungswinkel der Klappe klein genug gewählt, so dass diese bei einem Schließen der Kühlschranktür im teilgeöffneten Zustand nicht mit dem Rahmen des Kühlschrankgehäuses zusammenstößt oder, falls sie mit ihm in Kontakt kommt, in die geschlossene Stellung gedrückt wird, ohne dabei beschädigt zu werden.Finally, the pin 24 meets a detent bump 26, which is near the free end of the arm 22 is arranged. This state is shown in Figure 4A. The elasticity of the Armes 22 and the weight of the flap are dimensioned so that the flap when in is released in a wide open state, comes to rest in this position. In this Partially closed position of the flap allows a user to put one in the butter drawer holds the object to be accommodated in the hand, with this object or him Holding the hand, gently push the flap up to place the object in the butter compartment accommodate. On the other hand, the opening angle of the flap is chosen small enough, so that when the refrigerator door is closed in the partially open state, it does not go with it collides with the frame of the refrigerator cabinet or, if in contact with it comes into the closed position without being damaged.

    Um die Klappe aus der in Figur 4A gezeigten Stellung heraus vollständig zu schließen, muss sie abwärts gedrückt werden, wobei der Zapfen 24 den Rasthöcker 26 in den Hohlraum 23 hinein verdrängt, wie in Figur 4B gezeigt.In order to completely close the flap from the position shown in FIG. 4A, it must be pressed down, the pin 24 the detent bump 26 in the Cavity 23 displaced into it, as shown in Figure 4B.

    Im geschlossenen Zustand der Klappe, gezeigt in Figur 4C, befindet sich der Zapfen 24 in Kontakt mit den Spitzen beider Zungen 22. Vorzugsweise sind in diesem Zustand beide Zungen 22 durch den Zapfen 24 geringfügig biegebeansprucht. Durch die Verbiegung der unteren Zunge 22, die unmittelbar vor dem Erreichen der geschlossenen Stellung der Klappe einsetzt, wird diese abermals abgebremst, und ein geräuschvolles hartes Aufschlagen des unteren Randes der Klappe auf den Rand der Bodenplatte 27 des Gehäuses 1 wird vermieden. Diese Maßnahme verhindert auch, dass die Klappe bei einem Zuschlagen einer Kühlschranktür, an der sie montiert ist, Geräusche erzeugt.In the closed state of the flap, shown in FIG. 4C, the pin 24 is in Contact with the tips of both tongues 22. Preferably both are in this state Tongues 22 slightly bent by the pin 24. By bending the lower tongue 22 which immediately before reaching the closed position of the Flap is inserted, it is braked again, and a noisy hard Hitting the lower edge of the flap on the edge of the bottom plate 27 of the Housing 1 is avoided. This measure also prevents the flap from falling slamming of a refrigerator door on which it is mounted generates noise.

    Um auch bei einem sehr abrupten Schließen der Klappe das Klappergeräusch zu vermeiden oder weitestgehend zu begrenzen, kann am Rand der Bodenplatte 27 zusätzlich ein Dämpfungselement 28, etwa in Form eines Gummipuffers vorgesehen sein, wie in Figur 1 gezeigt.To keep the rattling sound shut even when the flap is closed very abruptly can avoid or limit as much as possible, at the edge of the base plate 27 in addition, a damping element 28, for example in the form of a rubber buffer, as shown in Figure 1.

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    Scharnierverbindung zum schwenkbaren Verbinden zweier Bauteile (1; 2, 3) miteinander, insbesondere einer Gehäuseklappe (2, 3) mit einem Gehäuse (1), dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass beide Bauteile (1; 2, 3) zwei einander zugewandte Plattenabschnitte (6, 7) aufweisen, die quer zu der durch die Plattenabschnitte (6, 7) verlaufenden Schwenkachse orientiert sind, und dass ein in einem Spalt zwischen den Plattenabschnitten angeordneter, mit dem ersten Bauteil (1) drehfest verbundener Körper (12) mit wenigstens einem elastisch verformbaren Abschnitt, der durch eine Schwenkbewegung der Bauteile (1; 2, 3) verformbar ist.Hinge connection for pivotably connecting two components (1; 2, 3) to one another, in particular a housing flap (2, 3) to a housing (1), characterized in that both components (1; 2, 3) have two mutually facing plate sections (6, 7), which are oriented transversely to the pivot axis running through the plate sections (6, 7), and that a body (12) arranged in a gap between the plate sections and non-rotatably connected to the first component (1) with at least one elastically deformable Section that is deformable by a pivoting movement of the components (1; 2, 3). Scharnierverbindung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das zweite Bauteil (2, 3) einen in den Spalt eingreifenden Zapfen (24) zum Verformen des wenigstens einen elastischen Abschnitt aufweisenden Körpers (12) in radialer Richtung aufweist.Hinge connection according to claim 1, characterized in that the second component (2, 3) has a pin (24) engaging in the gap for deforming the body (12) having at least one elastic section in the radial direction. Scharnierverbindung nach Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Körper (12) plattenförmig mit einer der Breite des Spalts entsprechenden Plattenstärke ist.Hinge connection according to claim 2, characterized in that the body (12) is plate-shaped with a plate thickness corresponding to the width of the gap. Scharnierverbindung nach Anspruch 2 oder 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der elastisch verformbare Abschnitt des Körpers (12) eine Freisparung (23) aufweist, wodurch der elastische Abschnitt erzeugt ist.Hinge connection according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that the elastically deformable section of the body (12) has a recess (23), whereby the elastic section is produced. Scharnierverbindung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Körper (12) aus elastisch verformbaren Material gebildet ist.Hinge connection according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the body (12) is formed from elastically deformable material. Scharnierverbindung nach Anspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Freisparung (23) randoffen ausgebildet ist. Hinge connection according to claim 4, characterized in that the cutout (23) is designed to be open at the edge. Scharnierverbindung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Freisparung (23) bezüglich einer die Schwenkachse enthaltenden Ebene symmetrisch ist, wodurch zwei einander gegenüberliegende, als elastische Abschnitte dienende federnde Zungen gebildet sind.Hinge connection according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cutout (23) is symmetrical with respect to a plane containing the swivel axis, as a result of which two resilient tongues which are opposite one another and serve as elastic sections are formed. Scharnierverbindung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das erste Bauteil (1) und der Körper (12) jeweils wenigstens ein Steckverbindungselement (9, 11) aufweisen, wobei die zwei Steckverbindungselemente (9, 11) zueinander komplementäre unrunde Querschnitte aufweisen.Hinge connection according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first component (1) and the body (12) each have at least one plug connection element (9, 11), the two plug connection elements (9, 11) having complementary non-circular cross sections. Scharnierverbindung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das erste Bauteil (1) und der Körper (12) jeweils wenigstens zwei paarweise komplementäre Steckverbindungselemente (9, 10; 11, 13) aufweisen.Hinge connection according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first component (1) and the body (12) each have at least two complementary connector elements (9, 10; 11, 13) in pairs. Scharnierverbindung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass ein mit dem zweiten Bauteil (2, 3) in Eingriff stehender Lagerzapfen (14) an einer Seite des Körpers (12) ausgebildet ist.Hinge connection according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a bearing pin (14) which is in engagement with the second component (2, 3) is formed on one side of the body (12). Scharnierverbindung nach Anspruch 7 oder 8 und Anspruch 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass an der dem Lagerzapfen (14) gegenüberliegenden Seite des Körpers (12) ein Steckverbindungselement (11), das eine Aussparung ist, auf der Schwenkachse angeordnet ist.Hinge connection according to claim 7 or 8 and claim 9, characterized in that on the side of the body (12) opposite the bearing journal (14) a plug connection element (11), which is a recess, is arranged on the pivot axis. Scharnierverbindung nach Anspruch 9 oder 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Lagerzapfen (14) ein freies Ende mit wenigstens einer Schrägfläche (16, 17, 18) aufweist.Hinge connection according to claim 9 or 10, characterized in that the bearing pin (14) has a free end with at least one inclined surface (16, 17, 18). Scharnierverbindung nach einem der Ansprüche 9 bis 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Plattenabschnitt (6) des zweiten Bauteils (2, 3) eine Schrägfläche (20) zum Aufschieben auf den Lagerzapfen (14) aufweist. Hinge connection according to one of claims 9 to 11, characterized in that the plate section (6) of the second component (2, 3) has an inclined surface (20) for pushing onto the bearing journal (14). Scharnierverbindung nach Anspruch 12, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Schrägfläche (20) an zwei Seiten von vorstehenden Stegen (21) begrenzt ist.Hinge connection according to claim 12, characterized in that the inclined surface (20) is delimited on two sides by projecting webs (21). Behälter, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass er ein Gehäuse (1) und eine Klappe (2, 3) aufweist, die durch eine Scharnierverbindung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche verbunden sind.Container, characterized in that it has a housing (1) and a flap (2, 3) which are connected by a hinge connection according to one of the preceding claims. Behälter nach Anspruch 14, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das erste Bauteil (1) das Gehäuse und das zweite Bauteil (2, 3) die Klappe ist.A container according to claim 14, characterized in that the first component (1) is the housing and the second component (2, 3) is the flap. Behälter nach Anspruch 14 oder 15, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass an einem der Bauteile ein Pufferelement (28) angebracht ist, das mit einem von der Scharnierverbindung abgewandten Rand des anderen Bauteils (2, 3) in Kontakt bringbar ist.Container according to Claim 14 or 15, characterized in that a buffer element (28) is attached to one of the components and can be brought into contact with an edge of the other component (2, 3) facing away from the hinge connection. Behälter nach einem der Ansprüche 14 bis 16, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass er ein Butterfach für ein Kühlgerät ist.Container according to one of claims 14 to 16, characterized in that it is a butter compartment for a refrigerator.
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