EP2304357A2 - Ice/liquid dispensing bay - Google Patents

Ice/liquid dispensing bay

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EP2304357A2
EP2304357A2 EP09779766A EP09779766A EP2304357A2 EP 2304357 A2 EP2304357 A2 EP 2304357A2 EP 09779766 A EP09779766 A EP 09779766A EP 09779766 A EP09779766 A EP 09779766A EP 2304357 A2 EP2304357 A2 EP 2304357A2
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ice
flüssigkeitssspendernische
drip tray
spring
drip
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Peter Eckartsberg
Frank Placke
Ulrich Van Pels
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Miele und Cie KG
BSH Hausgeraete GmbH
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Miele und Cie KG
BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeraete GmbH
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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
    • F25D23/126—Water cooler
    • 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
    • F25C—PRODUCING, WORKING OR HANDLING ICE
    • F25C5/00—Working or handling ice
    • F25C5/20—Distributing ice
    • F25C5/22—Distributing ice particularly adapted for household 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
    • F25D23/028—Details

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  • the present invention relates to an ice / remplisstechniksspendernische for a household refrigeration appliance with a bottom of the niche forming drip tray and a drip tray covering the drip tray. It is particularly desirable to improve the reliability of such a niche.
  • this object is achieved in an ice / liquid dispensing niche of the initially mentioned type in that an edge of the drip plate (4) has at least one latching cutout (25) in which in a latched position by a spring (9) acted upon latching projection intervenes.
  • the stability of the drip plate is further improved if it has two at opposite edges, preferably playfully arranged to each other latching cutouts.
  • the at least one latching cutout is formed by an open-edged recess on the edge of the drip tray.
  • the drip plate engages at least partially with its peripheral edge in a gap of the niche, it is held tip over.
  • the spring made of plastic, the locking projection anchored to the spring, however, a metal part.
  • the metal part is preferably held in a recess of the spring, which extends transversely to the deflection of the spring.
  • the spring comprises a deflectable first leg which limits the drip plate receiving gap on at least one side.
  • the serves Spring not only the locking of the drip tray in the direction of displacement, ie in the horizontal, but at the same time limits the freedom of movement of the drip tray in the vertical.
  • two legs of the U-shaped cross-section preferably has a leg on the locking projection, while the other leg is used to attach the spring to the niche.
  • the spring is preferably protected and hidden from view by a user behind a back wall lining of the niche.
  • a lower edge of the back wall panel limits the drip plate receiving gap upwards.
  • the rear wall paneling expediently extends arcuately in horizontal section, so that the drip tray can engage in the gap on as much of its edge as possible.
  • the drip plate receiving gap may be limited downwards expediently by the drip tray itself.
  • the drip tray may be provided on its upper side with a grid supporting the drip tray.
  • the drip tray is preferably removable from the niche to pour liquid collected therein instead of having to wipe it out.
  • a lower end part of the niche preferably comprises a recess receiving the drip tray and a plug-in socket for the spring.
  • a recess may be formed on the lower end part, which receives a stationary leg of the spring.
  • the recess may in particular be formed by two mutually facing grooves, each receiving a lateral edge of the stationary leg of the spring.
  • the stationary leg of the spring is wider than the elastically deflectable, and each over the edge of the elastically deflectable leg protruding edges of the stationary leg engage in the grooves of the plug-in socket one.
  • Fig. 1 is a schematic view of an ice / Wasserspendernische on a
  • the refrigerator The refrigerator;
  • FIG. 2 the niche of Figure 1 without drip tray.
  • Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the drip tray
  • Figure 4 is a perspective view of the lower end part with a drip tray received therein and two springs attached thereto.
  • Fig. 5 and 6 are two perspective views of the springs of Fig. 3;
  • Fig. 7 is a perspective view of a metal pin to be inserted in the spring of Figs. 4 and 5;
  • Fig. 9 is an enlarged detail of the drip tray.
  • Fig. 1 shows a schematic view of an ice / Wasserspendernische a household refrigeration appliance.
  • a cut into the outer skin of the device not shown window is hidden behind a niche surrounding rectangular frame 1.
  • An upper portion of the frame 1 is filled by a control panel 2, mounted in the - not shown here - control displays and control buttons for the functions of the dispenser could be.
  • a separately shown in Fig. 3 stainless steel drip tray comprises a multi-perforated horizontal drip plate 4, which forms the visible in use bottom of the niche, and one with the drip plate 4 in one piece contiguous, the lower portion of the frame 1-filling aperture. 5
  • the drip tray can be pulled out of the niche horizontally to the front; the niche without the drip tray is shown in FIG. After removal of the drip tray, a front edge of a plastic molded bottom end portion 6 of the niche, previously concealed by the panel 5, is visible. In a limited from the front wall upwardly open recess of the lower end part 6 a drip tray 7 is loosely inserted. Intersecting webs 8 form a flush with the upper edge of the drip tray 7 grid. The webs are each broken in the vicinity of the bottom of the drip tray 7, so that limited by the webs chambers of the drip tray 7 communicate with each other.
  • FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of the lower end part 6, the drip tray 7 and two springs 9 anchored to the lower end part 6.
  • the lower end part 6 has an upwardly beyond the drip tray 7 extending, arcuate rear wall 10 which is supported in the assembled state in its central region, the rear wall sheet 3 against acting into the niche pressure forces.
  • the lateral flanks of the rear wall 10 extend at a distance from the rear wall sheet 3, not shown in FIG. 4, and in the thus obtained gap between the rear wall 10 and the rear wall sheet 3 is one of the above-mentioned springs 9 housed.
  • the springs 9 are shown in detail in the perspective views of Figures 5 and 6. It is molded plastic parts with a hairpin-like configuration in cross-section, with a provided for stationary anchoring to the rear wall 10 outer leg 1 1, an elastically deflectable inner leg 12 and a leg connecting, elastically flexible bridge section 13.
  • the legs 11, 12 are themselves practically not flexible; the outer leg 11 due to its two at an obtuse angle roof-shaped overlapping plate-shaped segments; the inner 12, because he has a very strong tubular section 14 in itself.
  • the tubular portion 14 is provided to receive a metal pin 15, preferably made of stainless steel, shown in FIG.
  • the metal pin 15 has a cylindrical portion 16 which is insertable substantially free of play in the tubular portion 14, and a circumferential rim 17 which is dimensioned so that when the metal pin 15 in the tubular portion 14 from above, d. H. is inserted from the side of the bridge portion 13 ago, only the resistance passes through the edge of a window 18 formed in the bridge portion 13 adjacent to the tubular portion 14 and engages in the window 18.
  • the length of the cylindrical portion 16 is dimensioned so that its lower end protrudes from the tubular portion 14 when the brim 17 is locked in the window 18.
  • the outer leg 11 is significantly wider than the inner leg 12 and has on both sides over the latter projecting edge portions 19.
  • the inner leg 12 is at its free end on both sides of the tubular portion 14 by angled webs
  • the springs 9 are held in the rear wall 10 by a plug connection, in the form of two vertically elongated hook-shaped profiles 21, 22, the mutually facing grooves form an upwardly open insertion channel, in which the outer leg. 1 1 is inserted, wherein the protruding edge portions 19 of the outer leg 11 engage in the grooves. Since the profiles 21, 22 do not extend into the intermediate space between the legs 11, 12, they do not restrict the freedom of movement of the springs 9.
  • the tip of the metal pin 15 projects downward beyond the lower end of the inner leg 12.
  • FIG. 9 shows an enlarged detail of the drip tray 4 mounted in the dispenser table and its surroundings.
  • the drip tray 4 has two parallel to its insertion edge portions 24 (see also Fig. 3), both of which in the mounted state opposite to the adjacent outer profile 22 with minimum distance or as shown, in Fig. 9, touch.
  • the drip tray 4 is guided horizontally accurately both vertically and transversely to the direction of insertion.
  • an open-edged recess 25 is formed on the drip tray 4, in the mounted state of the metal pin 15 is engaged.
  • a projection 26 adjoining the recess 25 deflects the metal pins 15 sideways when the drip tray 4 is inserted.
  • the force required for locking and unlatching of the drip tray 4 force is due to the shape of the projection, ie by his Expansion in the lateral direction and the orientation of its flanks 27, 28 can be fixed relative to the insertion direction.
  • the frictional wear during locking and unlocking of the drip tray 4 is low, since the pressure rubbing against each other parts, namely the projection 26 and the pin 15, both of metal, in particular steel.

Abstract

An ice/liquid dispensing bay for a domestic refrigeration device. The ice/liquid dispensing bay has a drip tray that defines a lower end of the bay and a drip plate that covers the drip tray. The drip plate has an edge with at least one locking recess into which a locking projection engages in a locked position. The locking projection is biased by a spring.

Description

Eis-/Flüssigkeitsspendernische Ice / liquid dispensing niche
Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Eis-/Flüssigkeitsspendernische für ein Haushalts- Kältegerät mit einer einen unteren Abschluss der Nische bildenden Tropfenfangschale und einer die Tropfenfangschale überdeckenden Abtropfplatte. Es ist insbesondere wünschenswert, die Betriebssicherheit einer solchen Nische zu verbessern.The present invention relates to an ice / Flüssigkeitsspendernische for a household refrigeration appliance with a bottom of the niche forming drip tray and a drip tray covering the drip tray. It is particularly desirable to improve the reliability of such a niche.
Gemäß der Erfindung wird diese Aufgabe bei einer Eis-/Flüssigkeitsspendernische der eingangs genannen Art dadurch gelöst, dass ein Rand der Abtropfplatte (4) zumindest einen Rastausschnitt (25) aufweist, in den in einer verrasteten Stellung ein von einer Feder (9) beaufschlagter Rastvorsprung eingreift.According to the invention, this object is achieved in an ice / liquid dispensing niche of the initially mentioned type in that an edge of the drip plate (4) has at least one latching cutout (25) in which in a latched position by a spring (9) acted upon latching projection intervenes.
Die Stabilität der Abtropfplatte ist weiter verbessert, wenn sie zwei an gegenüberliegenden Rändern, vorzugsweise spielbildlich zueinander angeordnete Rastausschnitte aufweist.The stability of the drip plate is further improved if it has two at opposite edges, preferably playfully arranged to each other latching cutouts.
Vorzugsweise ist der wenigstens eine Rastausschnitt durch eine randoffene Aussparung am Rand der Abtropfplatte gebildet.Preferably, the at least one latching cutout is formed by an open-edged recess on the edge of the drip tray.
Indem die Abtropfplatte zumindest abschnittsweise mit ihrem umlaufenden Rand in einen Spalt der Nische eingreift, ist sie kippsicher gehalten.By the drip plate engages at least partially with its peripheral edge in a gap of the niche, it is held tip over.
Um mit geringen Material kosten eine hohe Verschleißfestigkeit bei wiederholtem Ein- und Ausbau der Abtropfplatte zu erreichen, ist vorzugsweise die Feder aus Kunststoff, der an der Feder verankerte Rastvorsprung hingegen jedoch ein Metallteil.To cost low material cost to achieve high wear resistance with repeated installation and removal of the drip tray, is preferably the spring made of plastic, the locking projection anchored to the spring, however, a metal part.
Das Metallteil ist vorzugsweise in einer Aussparung der Feder gehalten, die sich quer zur Auslenkrichtung der Feder erstreckt. Somit bewirken beim Ein- und Ausrasten des Rastvorsprungs in Auslenkrichtung der Feder wirkende Rückstellkräfte keine Verschiebung oder Lockerung des Metallteils in der Aussparung.The metal part is preferably held in a recess of the spring, which extends transversely to the deflection of the spring. Thus, when engaging and disengaging the locking projection in the deflection of the spring acting restoring forces cause no shift or loosening of the metal part in the recess.
Vorzugsweise umfasst die Feder einen auslenkbaren ersten Schenkel, der den die Abtropfplatte aufnehmenden Spalt an wenigstens einer Seite begrenzt. Somit dient die Feder nicht nur dem Verrasten der Abtropfplatte in Verschieberichtung, d. h. in der Horizontalen, sondern sie begrenzt gleichzeitig die Bewegungsfreiheit der Abtropfplatte in der Vertikalen.Preferably, the spring comprises a deflectable first leg which limits the drip plate receiving gap on at least one side. Thus, the serves Spring not only the locking of the drip tray in the direction of displacement, ie in the horizontal, but at the same time limits the freedom of movement of the drip tray in the vertical.
Durch einen zumindest annähernd einen U-förmigen Querschnitt der Feder ist eine besonders kompakter Aufbau realisierbar.By an at least approximately a U-shaped cross-section of the spring a particularly compact construction can be realized.
Dabei weist von zwei Schenkeln des U-förmigen Querschnitts vorzugsweise ein Schenkel den Rastvorsprung auf, während der andere Schenkel der Befestigung der Feder an der Nische dient.In this case, of two legs of the U-shaped cross-section preferably has a leg on the locking projection, while the other leg is used to attach the spring to the niche.
Die Feder ist vorzugsweise geschützt und für einen Benutzer nicht sichtbar hinter einer Rückwandauskleidung der Nische verborgen.The spring is preferably protected and hidden from view by a user behind a back wall lining of the niche.
Vorzugsweise begrenzt ein unterer Rand der Rückwandverkleidung den die Abtropfplatte aufnehmenden Spalt nach oben.Preferably, a lower edge of the back wall panel limits the drip plate receiving gap upwards.
Die Rückwandverkleidung verläuft zweckmäßigerweise im horizontalen Schnitt bogenförmig, so dass die Abtropfplatte auf einem möglichst großen Teil ihres Randes in den Spalt eingreifen kann.The rear wall paneling expediently extends arcuately in horizontal section, so that the drip tray can engage in the gap on as much of its edge as possible.
Der die Abtropfplatte aufnehmende Spalt kann nach unten zweckmäßigerweise durch die Tropfenfangschale selbst begrenzt sein.The drip plate receiving gap may be limited downwards expediently by the drip tray itself.
Die Tropfenfangschale kann an ihrer Oberseite mit einem die Abtropfplatte abstützenden Gitter versehen sein.The drip tray may be provided on its upper side with a grid supporting the drip tray.
Die Tropfenfangschale ist vorzugsweise aus der Nische entnehmbar, um darin aufgefangene Flüssigkeit ausgießen zu können, anstatt sie herauswischen zu müssen.The drip tray is preferably removable from the niche to pour liquid collected therein instead of having to wipe it out.
Ein unteres Abschlussteil der Nische umfasst vorzugsweise eine die Tropfenfangschale aufnehmende Aussparung sowie eine Einsteckfassung für die Feder. Ein solches im Gebrauch durch die Rückwandverkleidung und die Abtropfplatte verborgenes Abschlussteil kann wie die Tropfenfangschale selbst preiswert aus Kunststoff geformt sein.A lower end part of the niche preferably comprises a recess receiving the drip tray and a plug-in socket for the spring. Such in use concealed by the back panel and the drip tray End part, like the drip tray itself can be inexpensively molded from plastic.
Zur Befestigung der Feder kann an dem unteren Abschlussteil eine Aussparung geformt sein, welche einen ortsfesten Schenkel der Feder aufnimmt. Die Aussparung kann insbesondere durch zwei einander zugewandte Nuten gebildet sein, die jeweils einen seitlichen Rand des ortsfesten Schenkels der Feder aufnehmen. Um die Bewegungsfreiheit der Feder durch die Steckverbindung mit dem unteren Abschlussteil nicht zu beeinträchtigen, ist vorzugsweise der ortsfeste Schenkel der Feder breiter als der elastisch auslenkbare, und die jeweils über den Rand des elastisch auslenkbaren Schenkels überstehenden Ränder des ortsfesten Schenkels greifen in die Nuten der Einsteckfassung ein.For fixing the spring, a recess may be formed on the lower end part, which receives a stationary leg of the spring. The recess may in particular be formed by two mutually facing grooves, each receiving a lateral edge of the stationary leg of the spring. In order not to interfere with the freedom of movement of the spring through the connector with the lower end part, preferably the stationary leg of the spring is wider than the elastically deflectable, and each over the edge of the elastically deflectable leg protruding edges of the stationary leg engage in the grooves of the plug-in socket one.
Sonstige Weieterbildungen der Erfindung sind in den Unteransprüche wiedergegeben.Other Weieterbildungen the invention are given in the dependent claims.
Weitere Merkmale und Vorteile der Erfindung und/oder Weiterbildungen ergeben sich aus der nachfolgenden Beschreibung von Ausführungsbeispielen unter Bezugnahme auf die beigefügten Figuren.Further features and advantages of the invention and / or developments will become apparent from the following description of embodiments with reference to the accompanying figures.
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Fig. 1 eine schematische Ansicht einer Eis-/Wasserspendernische an einemFig. 1 is a schematic view of an ice / Wasserspendernische on a
Kältegerät;The refrigerator;
Fig. 2 die Nische aus Fig. 1 ohne Abtropfblech;Fig. 2, the niche of Figure 1 without drip tray.
Fig. 3 eine perspektivische Ansicht der Abtropfblech;Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the drip tray;
Fig. 4 eine perspektivische Ansicht des unteren Abschlussteils mit einer darin aufgenommenen Abtropfschale und zwei daran befestigten Federn;Figure 4 is a perspective view of the lower end part with a drip tray received therein and two springs attached thereto.
Fig. 5 und 6 zwei perspektivische Ansichten der Federn aus Fig. 3; Fig. 7 eine perspektivische Ansicht eines in die Feder der Fig. 4 und 5 einzusetzenden Metallstifts;Fig. 5 and 6 are two perspective views of the springs of Fig. 3; Fig. 7 is a perspective view of a metal pin to be inserted in the spring of Figs. 4 and 5;
Fig. 8 ein Detailschnitt durch die Spendernische in einer durch eine der Federn verlaufenden Ebene; und8 shows a detail section through the dispensing niche in a plane passing through one of the springs; and
Fig. 9 ein vergrößertes Detail der Abtropfplatte.Fig. 9 is an enlarged detail of the drip tray.
Fig. 1 zeigt eine schematische Ansicht einer Eis-/Wasserspendernische eines Haushalts- Kältegerätes. Ein in die nicht dargestellte Außenhaut des Gerätes geschnittenes Fenster ist verborgen hinter einem die Nische umgebenden rechteckigen Rahmen 1. Ein oberer Bereich des Rahmens 1 ist ausgefüllt durch ein Bedienfeld 2, in dem - hier nicht dargestellte - Kontrollanzeigen und Bedientasten für die Funktionen der Spendernische angebracht sein können. Hinter dem Bedienfeld 2, im Inneren der Nische, befinden sich Ausgabeöffnungen für die gesteuerte Ausgabe von Eis und gekühltem Wasser.Fig. 1 shows a schematic view of an ice / Wasserspendernische a household refrigeration appliance. A cut into the outer skin of the device not shown window is hidden behind a niche surrounding rectangular frame 1. An upper portion of the frame 1 is filled by a control panel 2, mounted in the - not shown here - control displays and control buttons for the functions of the dispenser could be. Behind the control panel 2, inside the niche, there are discharge ports for controlled release of ice and chilled water.
Die sichtbare Rückseite der Nische ist ausgekleidet mit einem wellenförmig gebogenen Rückwandblech 3. Ein in Fig. 3 separat gezeigtes Abtropfblech aus rostfreiem Stahl umfasst eine vielfach durchbrochene horizontale Abtropfplatte 4, die den im Gebrauch sichtbaren Boden der Nische bildet, und eine mit der Abtropfplatte 4 einteilig zusammenhängende, den unteren Bereich des Rahmens 1 ausfüllende Blende 5.The visible back of the niche is lined with a wavy curved back plate 3. A separately shown in Fig. 3 stainless steel drip tray comprises a multi-perforated horizontal drip plate 4, which forms the visible in use bottom of the niche, and one with the drip plate 4 in one piece contiguous, the lower portion of the frame 1-filling aperture. 5
Das Abtropfblech ist aus der Nische horizontal nach vorne herausziehbar; die Nische ohne das Abtropfblech ist in Fig. 2 dargestellt. Nach Entfernung des Abtropfblechs ist ein zuvor von der Blende 5 verdeckter vorderer Rand eines aus Kunststoff geformten unteren Abschlussteils 6 der Nische sichtbar. In einer von der vorderen Wand begrenzten nach oben offenen Aussparung des unteren Abschlussteils 6 ist eine Tropfenfangschale 7 lose eingelegt. Sich kreuzende Stege 8 bilden ein mit dem oberen Rand der Tropfenfangschale 7 bündiges Gitter. Die Stege sind jeweils in der Nähe des Bodens der Tropfenfangschale 7 durchbrochen, so dass durch die Stege begrenzte Kammern der Tropfenfangschale 7 miteinander kommunizieren.The drip tray can be pulled out of the niche horizontally to the front; the niche without the drip tray is shown in FIG. After removal of the drip tray, a front edge of a plastic molded bottom end portion 6 of the niche, previously concealed by the panel 5, is visible. In a limited from the front wall upwardly open recess of the lower end part 6 a drip tray 7 is loosely inserted. Intersecting webs 8 form a flush with the upper edge of the drip tray 7 grid. The webs are each broken in the vicinity of the bottom of the drip tray 7, so that limited by the webs chambers of the drip tray 7 communicate with each other.
Fig. 4 zeigt eine perspektivische Ansicht des unteren Abschlussteils 6, der Tropfenfangschale 7 und zweier an dem unteren Abschlussteil 6 verankerter Federn 9. Wie man sieht, weist das untere Abschlussteil 6 eine nach oben über die Tropfenfangschale 7 hinausreichende, bogenförmige Rückwand 10 auf, die im zusammengefügten Zustand in ihrem mittleren Bereich das Rückwandblech 3 gegen in die Nische hineinwirkende Druckkräfte abstützt. Die seitlichen Flanken der Rückwand 10 verlaufen beabstandet von dem in Fig. 4 nicht gezeigten Rückwandblech 3, und in dem so erhaltenen Zwischenraum zwischen der Rückwand 10 und dem Rückwandblech 3 ist jeweils eine der oben erwähnten Federn 9 untergebracht.4 shows a perspective view of the lower end part 6, the drip tray 7 and two springs 9 anchored to the lower end part 6. As you can see, the lower end part 6 has an upwardly beyond the drip tray 7 extending, arcuate rear wall 10 which is supported in the assembled state in its central region, the rear wall sheet 3 against acting into the niche pressure forces. The lateral flanks of the rear wall 10 extend at a distance from the rear wall sheet 3, not shown in FIG. 4, and in the thus obtained gap between the rear wall 10 and the rear wall sheet 3 is one of the above-mentioned springs 9 housed.
Die Federn 9 sind detailliert in den perspektivischen Ansichten der Figuren 5 und 6 dargestellt. Es handelt sich um Formteile aus Kunststoff mit einer im Querschnitt haarnadelartigen Konfiguration, mit einem zur ortsfesten Verankerung an der Rückwand 10 vorgesehenen äußeren Schenkel 1 1 , einem elastisch auslenkbaren inneren Schenkel 12 und einem die Schenkel verbindenden, elastisch biegsamen Brückenabschnitt 13. Die Schenkel 11 , 12 sind selbst praktisch nicht biegsam; der äußere Schenkel 11 aufgrund seiner zwei sich unter einem stumpfen Winkel dachförmig aufeinandertreffenden plattenförmigen Segmente; der innere 12, weil er einen in sich sehr starken rohrförmigen Abschnitt 14 aufweist.The springs 9 are shown in detail in the perspective views of Figures 5 and 6. It is molded plastic parts with a hairpin-like configuration in cross-section, with a provided for stationary anchoring to the rear wall 10 outer leg 1 1, an elastically deflectable inner leg 12 and a leg connecting, elastically flexible bridge section 13. The legs 11, 12 are themselves practically not flexible; the outer leg 11 due to its two at an obtuse angle roof-shaped overlapping plate-shaped segments; the inner 12, because he has a very strong tubular section 14 in itself.
Der rohrförmige Abschnitt 14 ist vorgesehen, um einen in Fig. 6 gezeigten Metallstift 15, vorzugsweise aus rostfreiem Stahl, aufzunehmen. Der Metallstift 15 hat einen zylindrischen Abschnitt 16, der im Wesentlichen spielfrei in den rohrförmigen Abschnitt 14 einfügbar ist, und eine umlaufende Krempe 17, die so dimensioniert ist, dass wenn der Metallstift 15 in den rohrförmigen Abschnitt 14 von oben, d. h. von der Seite des Brückenabschnitts 13 her eingeschoben wird, nur der Widerstand den Rand eines in den Brückenabschnitt 13 benachbart zu dem rohrförmigen Abschnitt 14 gebildeten Fensters 18 passiert und in das Fenster 18 einrastet. Die Länge des zylindrischen Abschnitts 16 ist so bemessen, dass dessen unteres Ende aus dem rohrförmigen Abschnitt 14 herausragt, wenn die Krempe 17 im Fenster 18 verrastet ist.The tubular portion 14 is provided to receive a metal pin 15, preferably made of stainless steel, shown in FIG. The metal pin 15 has a cylindrical portion 16 which is insertable substantially free of play in the tubular portion 14, and a circumferential rim 17 which is dimensioned so that when the metal pin 15 in the tubular portion 14 from above, d. H. is inserted from the side of the bridge portion 13 ago, only the resistance passes through the edge of a window 18 formed in the bridge portion 13 adjacent to the tubular portion 14 and engages in the window 18. The length of the cylindrical portion 16 is dimensioned so that its lower end protrudes from the tubular portion 14 when the brim 17 is locked in the window 18.
Der äußere Schenkel 11 ist deutlich breiter als der innere Schenkel 12 und hat an beiden Seiten über letzteren überstehende Randbereiche 19. Der innere Schenkel 12 ist an seinem freien Ende beiderseits des rohrförmigen Abschnitts 14 durch abgewinkelte StegeThe outer leg 11 is significantly wider than the inner leg 12 and has on both sides over the latter projecting edge portions 19. The inner leg 12 is at its free end on both sides of the tubular portion 14 by angled webs
20 verbreitert. Wie insbesondere in Fig. 4 zu sehen, ist das untere Ende des inneren Schenkels 12 frei von scharfen Ecken, so dass die Abtropfplatte 4 beim Einschieben oder Herausziehen die Federn 9 passiert, ohne an ihnen zu verhaken.20 widened. As can be seen in particular in Fig. 4, the lower end of the inner Leg 12 free of sharp corners, so that the drip tray 4 when inserted or pulled out the springs 9 passes without getting caught on them.
Wiederum bezogen auf Fig. 4 sind die Federn 9 in der Rückwand 10 durch eine Steckverbindung gehalten, in Form von je zwei vertikal langgestreckten, hakenförmigen Profilen 21 , 22, deren einander zugewandte Nuten einen nach oben offenen Einsteckkanal bilden, in den der äußere Schenkel 1 1 einschiebbar ist, wobei die überstehenden Randbereiche 19 des äußeren Schenkels 11 in die Nuten eingreifen. Da die Profile 21 , 22 nicht bis in den Zwischenraum zwischen den Schenkeln 11 , 12 hineinreichen, schränken sie die Bewegungsfreiheit der Federn 9 nicht ein.Referring again to Fig. 4, the springs 9 are held in the rear wall 10 by a plug connection, in the form of two vertically elongated hook-shaped profiles 21, 22, the mutually facing grooves form an upwardly open insertion channel, in which the outer leg. 1 1 is inserted, wherein the protruding edge portions 19 of the outer leg 11 engage in the grooves. Since the profiles 21, 22 do not extend into the intermediate space between the legs 11, 12, they do not restrict the freedom of movement of the springs 9.
Die Spitze des Metallstifts 15 steht nach unten über das untere Ende des inneren Schenkels 12 über.The tip of the metal pin 15 projects downward beyond the lower end of the inner leg 12.
Wie in dem Detailschnitt der Fig. 8 deutlicher wird, begrenzen von unten die Tropfenfangschale 7 und von oben das rundgebogene Rückwandblech 3 und das untere Ende des inneren Schenkels 12 einen horizontalen Spalt 23, der vorgesehen ist, um den rückwärtigen Rand des Abtropfblechs 4 aufzunehmen. Das untere Ende des in Fig. 8 als gestrichelter Umriss dargestellten Metallstifts 15 greift in diesen Spalt 23 ein. Die Höhe des Spalts 23 entspricht mit geringem Spiel der Stärke des Abtropfblechs 4.As is clearer in the detail section of FIG. 8, from below the drip tray 7 and from above the rounded rear wall sheet 3 and the lower end of the inner leg 12 define a horizontal gap 23 which is provided to receive the rear edge of the drip tray 4. The lower end of the metal pin 15 shown as a dashed outline in FIG. 8 engages in this gap 23. The height of the gap 23 corresponds to the thickness of the drip tray 4 with little play.
Figur 9 zeigt ein vergrößertes Detail des in der Spendernische montierten Abtropfblechs 4 und von dessen Umgebung. Das Abtropfblech 4 hat zwei zu seiner Einsteckrichtung parallele Randabschnitte 24 (siehe auch Fig. 3), die beide im montierten Zustand dem benachbarten äußeren Profil 22 mit minimalem Abstand gegenüberliegen oder es wie, in Fig. 9 dargestellt, berühren. Durch den Eingriff einerseits in den Spalt 23 und andererseits zwischen die Profile 22 ist das Abtropfblech 4 sowohl vertikal als auch quer zur Steckrichtung horizontal exakt geführt.FIG. 9 shows an enlarged detail of the drip tray 4 mounted in the dispenser table and its surroundings. The drip tray 4 has two parallel to its insertion edge portions 24 (see also Fig. 3), both of which in the mounted state opposite to the adjacent outer profile 22 with minimum distance or as shown, in Fig. 9, touch. By the engagement on the one hand in the gap 23 and on the other hand between the profiles 22, the drip tray 4 is guided horizontally accurately both vertically and transversely to the direction of insertion.
Benachbart zu dem Abschnitt 24 ist an dem Abtropfblech 4 eine randoffene Aussparung 25 gebildet, in die im montierten Zustand der Metallstift 15 eingerastet ist. Ein an die Aussparung 25 angrenzender Vorsprung 26 lenkt beim Einstecken des Abtropfblechs 4 die Metallstifte 15 zur Seite aus. Die zum Verrasten und Entrasten des Abtropfblechs 4 erforderliche Kraft ist durch die Formgebung des Vorsprungs, d.h. durch seine Ausdehnung in seitlicher Richtung sowie die Orientierung seiner Flanken 27, 28 relativ zur Steckrichtung festlegbar. Der Reibverschleiß beim Ver- und Entrasten des Abtropfblechs 4 ist gering, da die unter Druck aneinander reibenden Teile, namentlich der Vorsprung 26 und der Stift 15, beide aus Metall, insbesondere aus Stahl sind. Adjacent to the portion 24, an open-edged recess 25 is formed on the drip tray 4, in the mounted state of the metal pin 15 is engaged. A projection 26 adjoining the recess 25 deflects the metal pins 15 sideways when the drip tray 4 is inserted. The force required for locking and unlatching of the drip tray 4 force is due to the shape of the projection, ie by his Expansion in the lateral direction and the orientation of its flanks 27, 28 can be fixed relative to the insertion direction. The frictional wear during locking and unlocking of the drip tray 4 is low, since the pressure rubbing against each other parts, namely the projection 26 and the pin 15, both of metal, in particular steel.

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Patentansprüche claims
1. Eis-/Flüssigkeitsspendernische für ein Haushalts-Kältegerät mit einer einen unteren Abschluss der Nische bildenden Tropfenfangschale (7) und einer die Tropfenfangschale (7) überdeckenden Abtropfplatte (4), dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass ein Rand der Abtropfplatte (4) zumindest einen Rastausschnitt (25) aufweist, in den in einer verrasteten Stellung ein von einer Feder (9) beaufschlagter Rastvorsprung eingreift.1. ice / Flüssigkeitssspendernische for a household refrigeration appliance with a bottom of the niche forming drip tray (7) and the drip tray (7) covering drip tray (4), characterized in that an edge of the drip tray (4) at least one latching cutout (25), in which engages in a latched position by a spring (9) acted upon latching projection.
2. Eis-/Flüssigkeitsspendernische nach Anspruch 1 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Abtropfplatte (4) zwei an gegenüberliegenden Rändern angeordnete Rastausschnitte (25) aufweist.2. Ice / Flüssigkeitssspendernische according to claim 1, characterized in that the drip plate (4) has two arranged at opposite edges locking cutouts (25).
3. Eis-/Flüssigkeitsspendernische nach Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die zwei Rastausschnitte (25) spiegelbildlich an der Abtropfplatte (4) angeordnet sind.3. ice / liquid dispensing tables according to claim 2, characterized in that the two latching cut-outs (25) are arranged in mirror image on the drip plate (4).
4. Eis-/Flüssigkeitsspendernische nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der wenigstens eine Rastausschnitt (25) durch eine randoffene Aussparung am Rand der Abtropfplatte (4) gebildet ist.4. ice / Flüssigkeitssspendernische according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one latching cutout (25) by an open-edged recess at the edge of the drip tray (4) is formed.
5. Eis-/Flüssigkeitsspendernische nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Abtropfplatte (4) zumindest abschnittsweise mit ihrem umlaufenden Rand in einen Spalt (23) der Nische eingreift.5. ice / Flüssigkeitssspendernische according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the drip plate (4) engages at least partially with its peripheral edge in a gap (23) of the niche.
6. Eis-/Flüssigkeitsspendernische nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Rastvorsprung ein an der Feder (9) aus Kunststoff verankertes Metallteil (15) ist.6. Ice / Flüssigkeitssspendernische according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the latching projection on the spring (9) made of plastic anchored metal part (15).
7. Eis-/Flüssigkeitsspendernische nach Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Metallteil (15) in einer Aussparung (14) der Feder (9) gehalten ist, die sich quer zur Auslenkrichtung der Feder (9) erstreckt. 7. Ice / Flüssigkeitssspendernische according to claim 6, characterized in that the metal part (15) in a recess (14) of the spring (9) is held, which extends transversely to the deflection of the spring (9).
8. Eis-/Flüssigkeitsspendernische nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Feder (9) einen auslenkbaren ersten Schenkel (11 ) umfasst, der den den Rand der Abtropfplatte (4) aufnehmenden Spalt (23) an wenigstens einer Seite begrenzt.8. Ice / Flüssigkeitssspendernische according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the spring (9) comprises a deflectable first leg (11) which limits the edge of the drip plate (4) receiving gap (23) on at least one side.
9. Eis-/Flüssigkeitsspendernische nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Feder (9) zumindest annähernd einen U- förmigen Querschnitt aufweist.9. ice / Flüssigkeitssspendernische according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the spring (9) has at least approximately a U-shaped cross-section.
10. Eis-/Flüssigkeitsspendernische nach Anspruch 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass von zwei Schenkeln des U-förmigen Querschnitts ein Schenkel den Rastvorsprung (15) aufweist und der andere Schenkel der Befestigung der Feder (9) an der Nische dient.10. ice / Flüssigkeitssspendernische according to claim 9, characterized in that of two legs of the U-shaped cross section, a leg of the locking projection (15) and the other leg of the attachment of the spring (9) is used at the niche.
1 1. Eis-/Flüssigkeitsspendernische nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Feder (9) hinter einer Rückwandauskleidung1 1. Ice / Flüssigkeitssspendernische according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the spring (9) behind a back wall lining
(3) der Nische verborgen ist.(3) the niche is hidden.
12. Eis-/Flüssigkeitsspendernische nach Anspruch 1 1 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass ein unterer Rand der Rückwandverkleidung (3) den die Abtropfplatte (7) aufnehmenden Spalt (23) nach oben begrenzt.12. ice / Flüssigkeitssspendernische according to claim 1 1, characterized in that a lower edge of the rear wall paneling (3) the drip plate (7) receiving gap (23) bounded above.
13. Eis-/Flüssigkeitsspendernische nach Anspruch 1 1 oder 12, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Rückwandauskleidung (3) im horizontalen Schnitt bogenförmig verläuft.13. ice / Flüssigkeitssspendernische according to claim 1 1 or 12, characterized in that the rear wall lining (3) extends arcuately in horizontal section.
14. Eis-/Flüssigkeitsspendernische nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Tropfenfangschale (7) den die Abtropfplatte14. ice / Flüssigkeitsspendernische according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the drip tray (7) the the drip tray
(4) aufnehmenden Spalt (23) nach unten begrenzt.(4) receiving gap (23) limited downwards.
15. Eis-/Flüssigkeitsspendernische nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Tropfenfangschale (7) an ihrer Oberseite ein Gitter (8) aufweist, auf dem die Abtropfplatte (4) abgestützt ist. 15. ice / Flüssigkeitssspendernische according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the drip tray (7) on its upper side a grating (8) on which the drip plate (4) is supported.
16. Eis-/Flüssigkeitsspendernische nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Tropfenfangschale (8) aus der Nische entnehmbar ist.16. ice / Flüssigkeitsspendernische according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the drip tray (8) can be removed from the niche.
17. Eis-/Flüssigkeitsspendernische nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass ein unteres Abschlussteil (6) der Nische eine die Tropfenfangschale (8) aufnehmende Aussparung und eine Einsteckfassung (21 , 22) für die Feder (9) aufweist.17. Ice / Flüssigkeitsspendernische according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a lower end part (6) of the niche has a drip tray (8) receiving recess and a plug-in socket (21, 22) for the spring (9).
18. Eis-/Flüssigkeitsspendernische nach Anspruch 17, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Einsteckfassung (21 , 22) zwei einander zugewandte Nuten umfasst, in die ein ortsfester Schenkel (11 ) der Feder (9) eingesteckt ist.18. Ice / Flüssigkeitssspendernische according to claim 17, characterized in that the plug-in socket (21, 22) comprises two mutually facing grooves, in which a stationary leg (11) of the spring (9) is inserted.
19. Haushalts-Kältegerät mit einer Eis-/Flüssigkeitsspendernische nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche. 19. Domestic refrigerating appliance with an ice / Flüssigkeitsspendernische according to any one of the preceding claims.
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