EP2318791A1

EP2318791A1 - Cover strip assembly of a household appliance

Info

Publication number: EP2318791A1
Application number: EP09780597A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Miguel Angel Albeniz Garraza; Vicente Azcona Pastor
Original assignee: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeraete GmbH
Current assignee: BSH Hausgeraete GmbH
Priority date: 2008-07-18
Filing date: 2009-07-15
Publication date: 2011-05-11
Anticipated expiration: 2029-07-15
Also published as: ES2399010T3; EP2318791B1; RU2011101934A; WO2010007079A1; ES2356435B1; ES2356435A1

Abstract

The invention relates to a cover strip assembly (10), in particular for a refrigeration device. Said cover strip assembly comprises a cover strip (12) that comprises a first receiving area (16) for at least two different types of hinges. The first receiving area (16) is arranged on a first lateral end area of the cover strip (12) and comprises at least one first cover (20) that can be connected to the cover strip (12) and which can cover an area of the first receiving area (16) that is exposed by said type of hinge.

Description

Cover strip assembly of a household appliance

The present invention relates to a cover strip assembly, in particular a household appliance, in particular a refrigerator, such as a refrigerator, freezer or the like; Furthermore, the invention relates to a set for such cover strip assembly and a household appliance with such a cover strip assembly.

Controls of refrigerators are usually arranged in a control panel. By means of the controls, an operator can switch the refrigerator on or off, regulate the temperature in the refrigerator and various additional functions, such as a Abtaufunktion control. The control panel is generally disposed inside the refrigerator or a housing part thereof. For operation of the control panel, therefore, the refrigeration device must be opened. To avoid this circumstance, the control panel can be arranged on the outside of the refrigerator. With regard to the accessibility of the control panel and the usual integration of the refrigeration appliance in e.g. a kitchenette offers this the provided with a door front.

For some refrigerators, therefore, the control panel is placed directly on the outside of the door. The advantage of this arrangement is the good visibility and accessibility of the control panel. A disadvantage of this arrangement, the required connection between the control panel and to be operated or controlled mounting parts, such as a refrigeration unit of the refrigerators.

In other refrigeration devices, the control panel is arranged at the upper edge of the front side of the refrigeration device at the height of a mounting region of an upper door hinge. With appropriate design of the rear, upper door area, the control panel can be viewed from the outside and depending on the embodiment also operated.

Furthermore, refrigeration appliances can usually be adapted to the present installation situation or position by hinges or hinges of the door optionally on the left or right side of the door without changing the refrigerator body Device can be arranged. For this purpose, corresponding hinge receiving areas are provided as a precaution both on the left and right front of refrigerators, of which then only those receiving areas of the page are used, where the respective hinges or joints and thus the pivot axis of the door should be.

Depending on the version or version of the refrigerator, various control units are used and thus different covers and panels needed for the installation of the control units and the control panel. Likewise, further covers are required for the hinge mounting areas, which allow a left- or right-side mounting of the door or the door leaf, on the front and / or top of the refrigerator. These covers are dependent on the one hand on the type of hinge used and on the other hand from the side of the refrigerator to which the hinges are to be mounted. Likewise, it is necessary for the precautionary, unused hinge receiving area of a cover. The various covers and fittings for the respective embodiments or versions of the refrigerators and hinges must be produced and kept individually in each case. This leads to high production and storage costs. Due to the respective different panels for the respective embodiments or versions of the refrigerators, further increased assembly costs associated with increased installation costs, is given.

The object of the invention is to provide a cover strip assembly that can be used without modification of the body or housing of a household appliance for producing various embodiments of the household appliance, in particular a refrigeration device, wherein even when using different types of hinges and optionally left or rechtsseitiger Mounting the hinge types the number of components is reduced to a minimum; Furthermore, a set for such a cover strip assembly and a household appliance to be provided with such cover strip assembly.

This object is achieved by a cover strip assembly according to claim 1, a set according to claim 11 and a household appliance according to claim 14. Preferred embodiments are given in the respective dependent claims.

The cover strip assembly according to the invention, in particular a household appliance, has a cover strip which has (for example on a front side) a first receiving region for at least two different hinge types, the first receiving region being arranged on a first lateral end region of the cover strip; Furthermore, at least one first cover which can be connected to the cover strip is provided, with which a region of the first receiving region which is free of the respective hinge type can be covered.

The cover strip assembly is preferably characterized by a second receiving area, which is arranged on a second opposite lateral end region (eg the front side) of the cover strip and in which at least the same two different hinge types are receivable, wherein one of the respective hinge type remaining free area of the second Receiving area also with the at least one first cover can be covered.

In particular, in a preferred embodiment, the cover strip assembly of the invention is characterized by a first type of first cover associated with the first hinge type and a second type of first cover associated with the second hinge type. If more than two different hinge types are to be used, then the first cover can have other types that are matched in their shape function to the relevant hinge type.

The household appliance according to the invention, in particular refrigerator, in particular a refrigerator and / or freezer, is provided with a body and a door leaf, which is connected by an upper and a lower hinge of a first or second hinge type with the body, the hinges either on a first or a second side of the body are attachable, and with a cover strip assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 10 according to the invention. This cover strip assembly has a cover strip and a first receiving area for at least two different hinge types, which is arranged on a first side end region and preferably on a front side of the cover strip, ie the cover strip assembly extends into the hinge area, which serves for attaching and hinging the door leaf. The receiving area can accommodate at least two different types of hinges, with a portion of the receiving area remains free and can be covered by a cover. Preferably, at the opposite lateral end region, in particular the front side of the cover strip, a further, second receiving region for the same different hinge types is arranged. This second receiving area can be used alternatively to the first receiving area, if the door is to be hinged to the other side of the body, so that a single, uniform or identical cover strip assembly can be used for both left-sided and right-side Türanlenkungen.

The idea underlying the invention is therefore to provide a Abdeckleisten- assembly, which can be arranged in various embodiments of household appliances, especially refrigerators. The cover strip assembly is adapted to be placed in the height of a hinge of the household appliance and in its mounting area on the body or housing of the household appliance. For example, the assembly can be inserted into the body of the household appliance. Preferably, it is designed so that the hinge of the respective hinge type of the door leaf can be arranged either on one side or the other side in the receiving area, so that the Türanlenkung and the position of the door pivot axis of the predetermined Aufstellposition or situation of the household appliance are adjusted can. The cover strip assembly has (eg on a front side) of its cover strip receiving areas, which are adapted to each accommodate at least two different hinge types can. A non-claimed by the respective hinge type, remaining free area of the receiving area can be covered with at least one adapted for this area first cover. The first covers are adapted to the respective hinge type. The receiving area, which has not been chosen to accommodate a hinge type, can be covered with a further, second cover, preferably so is designed so that it completely closes this unused recording area. Preferably, the width of the cover strip, or the horizontal extent between the outer edges of the receiving areas of the cover strip, substantially corresponds to the width of the refrigerator or its body. As a result, depending on the type of hinge type and its technical characteristics (eg shape, size, opening angle, etc.), only the cover needs to be adjusted. The cover strip assembly itself can remain unchanged and be used for a variety of different hinge types, doors or even household appliances.

A preferred embodiment of the cover strip assembly has for receiving control and regulating elements on the front of the cover strip attachable or trained control panel, which, for example. extends between the two receiving areas. In a further embodiment, the control panel is preferably provided with a diaphragm over substantially its entire surface. The panel has openings in which operating and / or control elements for operation and / or control can be arranged. Preferably, the visor and the corresponding cover strip on a connection mechanism to be connected to each other. As a connection mechanism, e.g. serve a snap mechanism. As a result, a quick assembly or disassembly is given.

Preferably, the covers for the receiving areas are also formed by a connecting mechanism, e.g. a snap or detent mechanism connected or engaged with the receiving areas of the cover strip. Alternatively, the receiving areas can also have a rail guide, by means of which the covers can be brought into engagement with the receiving areas. This not only allows a quick installation, but also a simple disassembly in the case when, for example, the Türanlenkung must be changed from one side to the other.

In a further preferred embodiment, the receiving area has an overhead opening or a slot accessible from above into which a Mounting portion of at least one of the hinge types can be introduced. This hinge type can thus be quickly and easily arranged at the predetermined position to be subsequently firmly connected to the body. Preferably, the receiving area additionally has a frame, into which a mounting area of, in turn, at least one of the different hinge types can be inserted. The slot is then, for example, behind the frame, immediately adjacent to this, provided. Again, there is a quick arrangement of the said hinge type at the predetermined position, so that it can be subsequently connected, for example by means of screws, with the body. The respective receiving area can thereby advantageously accommodate different types of hinges. This results in the advantage of a greater number of embodiments of household appliances on which the cover strip assembly can be arranged. Other constructions of the respective receiving area are possible, wherein the receiving area is preferably designed such that different types of hinges can be arranged in it without modification.

Preferably, the hinge type, which is inserted into the frame of the receiving area, a U-shaped profile, on one leg of a sleeve is arranged, which serves for shaft management, and the other leg is inserted into the frame and fastened. In a preferred alternative hinge type, the hinge type has an L-shaped angle with one side arm of the L's being inserted into the slot of the receiving area and another side arm of the angle having holes for shaft guidance. As a result, commonly used hinge types can be used in household appliances (e.g., refrigerators), and as a result, a large number of home appliance embodiments can be covered.

In a preferred embodiment, at least two first covers are provided, which are mirrored in their shape. If two mirror-image-shaped receiving areas are provided, the remaining area can be covered with a matching one of the first covers when the respective hinge type is received in any of the receiving areas. Advantageously, a Set the cover strip assembly on both first and second covers, which are each provided as symmetrical to each other formed pairs. As a result, it can also be decided shortly before assembly or when setting up the refrigeration device on which side the door coupling or door pivot axis is to be arranged. It is also advantageous if these mirrored and unshielded covers are provided in pairs for several hinge types.

"Mirrored" means that a cover or receiving area is axially symmetric with respect to a plane or receiving area with respect to a plane, e.g. crosses the width direction of the cover strip assembly at a right angle. The width direction is e.g. the horizontally extending right-left direction with the appliance installed and mounted.

Preferably, the at least one second cover can cover both the first receiving area and the second receiving area, provided no hinge has been arranged in the respective receiving area. For this purpose, the respective receiving area is formed symmetrically at least with respect to the attachment of the cover and its shape. As a result, a set of cover strip assembly must contain the second cover only once. Furthermore, the shape of the second cover for the unused receiving area is advantageously independent of the choice of the side of the Türanlenkung or the door pivot axis as well as the possible usable hinge types.

The cover strip of the cover strip assembly is preferably formed substantially flat. As a result, the shape and contours of the body are minimally affected, especially since the operating and regulating elements (such as electronic control chips, LED's and small switches) arranged in or on the cover strip of a preferred embodiment are generally small in size.

In a preferred embodiment, the control panel is arranged in the region of the upper hinge of the door leaf. This results in an advantageous manner both when setting up the household appliance (standing on the floor), as well as an arrangement thereof in elevated position impeccable visibility for the operator on the control panel.

The invention will now be described by way of example and with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

1 is a perspective view of a Abdeckleisten- invention

Shows assembly with a first hinge type,

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the cover strip assembly of FIG. 1 with covers removed; FIG.

Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the cover strip assembly with a second hinge type, and

Fig. 4 shows a perspective view of the cover strip assembly of Fig. 3 with removed covers.

1 shows an exemplary embodiment of a cover strip assembly 10 according to the invention for a household appliance according to the invention (in the present example, a refrigerator, for example a refrigerator and / or freezer). The cover strip assembly 10 has a cover strip 12 which is attachable to an upper front portion of a body of the refrigerator. The cover strip 12 is formed, inter alia, for receiving operating and control elements. The cover strip 12 is adapted in size so that it can accommodate different types of controls. The controls are e.g. Buttons, knobs or touch buttons that can be operated by a user. The control elements include inter alia electronic control chips, as well as LEDs (not shown), on the one hand signals from the controls and on the other hand signals from measuring devices, e.g. a temperature measuring device in the refrigerator of the refrigerator, received.

The control panel 14 is arranged on a front side of the cover strip 12, so that after installation of the cover strip assembly 10 in the body of the refrigerator, the control panel 14 extends horizontally on a front side of the refrigerator and can be viewed by the user of the refrigeration device. The control panel 14 has openings through which operating and control elements are inserted into the cover strip 12. The controls are available for operation by the user at least partially on a front side of the control panel 14. Alternatively, "touchscreen" buttons can be arranged, which only react to touch without substantial pressure, so that substantially the entire control panel 14 corresponds to the operating and control elements which are exposed to the front of the refrigerator.

Further openings, as shown in FIG. 2, are used firstly for fastening the cover strip assembly 10 to the body of the refrigeration device, secondly for fastening a panel 26. The panel 26 covers the control panel 14 essentially over its entire surface and faces Corresponding openings to the openings in the control panel 14 through which only the need for operation and control elements or display elements extend or are exposed. All other openings of the control panel 14 are covered by the aperture 26. The aperture 26 may alternatively be formed as a hinged aperture. In this case, the aperture 26 has no openings and the operation of the operating and control elements is possible only by opening or closing the aperture 26 directly on the control panel 14.

The attachment of the panel 26 to the control panel 14 is made possible in the present embodiment by a snap mechanism. For this purpose, 26 latching pins are arranged on the back of the panel, which can be brought into engagement with corresponding openings in the control panel 14. Other attachment options, such as by means of screws and appropriate cover of the screws are conceivable.

At front lateral ends of the cover strip 12 and adjacent to the control panel 14 are respectively a first and second receiving area 16, 18 for receiving a first hinge type 30 (see FIGS. 1 and 2) and a second hinge type 32 (see FIGS. 3 and 4). arranged. The first receiving area 16 has a framed opening 34. By the frame 34 are fastening devices for the Hinge types accessible in the body of the refrigerator behind. The first receiving area 16 furthermore has at least one opening which serves to receive a screw in order to fix the first receiving area 16, together with the control panel 14 formed integrally therewith, to the body of the refrigerating appliance. Alternative mounting options in addition to a screw or mounting options in other places are conceivable, for example by inserting the cover strip assembly 10 in a designated opening on the body and latching with mutually provided locking elements, or the like. Other openings in the first receiving area 16 serve to attach a first type of first cover 20 to the first receiving area 16. This cover 20 will be described later.

Furthermore, the first receiving region 16 is provided with a frame-shaped region or frame 34 spaced from the body of the refrigeration device, so that behind the frame-shaped region a slit 36 accessible from above arises between the body and the frame-shaped region. In this slot 36, a mounting portion of the first hinge type 30 can be introduced.

The second receiving area 18 is mirror-inverted and symmetrical to the receiving area 16 and analogous to this. Openings in the second receiving area 18 are formed and arranged substantially symmetrically and mirror-inverted relative to the corresponding openings in the first receiving area 16. This also applies to the frame 34. The slot 36 is also accessible from above at the second receiving area 18.

The two receiving areas 16, 18 can also be closed by a second cover 24 which can be connected to the cover strip 12 if there is no hinge in the respective receiving area 16, 18, as will be explained in more detail below.

In the variant according to FIGS. 1 and 2, a first hinge type 30 is accommodated in the first receiving area 16 in order, together with a similar type of hinge, is arranged on the same side at a lower portion of the refrigerator, to define a pivot axis for a door or a door leaf of the refrigerator.

The first hinge type 30 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is formed substantially as an L-shaped angle and has a corresponding bore or recess for receiving a hinge shaft. One leg of the angle forms a mounting region of this first hinge type 30 and has corresponding bores for a screw connection with the body of the refrigeration device. The mounting area of the first hinge type 30 is inserted into the slot 36 of the receiving area 16, 18 before attachment to the body of the refrigeration device (see FIG. 2). The first hinge type 30 is designed such that it can be plugged into the respective slot 36 in both the first receiving area 16 and in the second receiving area 18 and connected to the body of the refrigerating appliance. There is thus a choice of which side of the cover strip assembly 10 of the first hinge type 30 is attached.

The uncovered area of the respective receiving area not covered by the first hinge type 30, i. In this example, the first receiving area 16 is covered by the first cover 20, which is correspondingly shaped and adapted to the shape of the first hinge type 30. The first cover 20 is brought into engagement with the receiving area 16 by means of a snap mechanism. Other attachment possibilities of the first cover 20 to the first receiving area 16 are e.g. according to those for the diaphragm 26 conceivable.

The first cover 20 is present in two variants, ie in a first, right-hand variant for the (in FIGS. 1 and 2) right, first receiving region 16 and in a mirror-image second, left variant for (in FIGS. 1 and 2 In the case of an optional arrangement of the first hinge type 30 in the second receiving area 18 instead of in the first receiving area 16, the area of the second receiving area 18 not covered by the first hinge type 30 is mirror-inverted or symmetrical with respect to a remaining area of the first receiving area 16 shaped. Through the mirrored version The first cover 20 in the form of the second, left-hand variant can therefore also be completely covered in the second receiving area 18 by this remaining free area.

To cover the receiving area in which no hinge is arranged (i.e., the second receiving area 18 in this example), the cover strip assembly 10 has the second cover 24. The second cover 24 may be engaged with the respective non-hinged receiving portion 16, 18 by means of a snap mechanism as needed. Here, the openings in the receiving area 16, 18 are used, which (also) are provided for fastening the left and right variants of the first cover 20, as described above. In addition to an alternative possible attachment, analogous to the diaphragm 26, with a screw, wherein the screw can receive a cover for optical reasons, the second cover 24 could also by means of a rail guide to the corresponding of the receiving areas 16, 18 are attached. In the present example, the two receiving areas 16, 18 are designed in such a way that, in the hinge-free state, the same or identically shaped second cover 24 can be used for closing or covering these areas. Therefore, the second cover 24 need not be formed differently for attachment to the first and second receiving portions 16, 18.

To the receiving areas 16, 18 is in each case a U-shaped frame 38, which is open at the top formed. By framing 38, the first and second cover 20, 24 can be easily positioned. The framing 38 further divides the front of the cover strip assembly in the respective receiving areas 16, 18 for the two different hinge types 30, 32 and the intermediate panel 14. The framing 38 are formed in thickness such that when attached covers 20, 24th and aperture 26 facing the user sets a uniform flat surface.

An edge 28 is formed on the control panel 14 such that it extends between the inner legs of the U-shaped framing 38 of the receiving areas 16, 18 at the upper edge of the control panel 14. The edge 28 closes the respective width extension of the inner legs of the U-shaped framing 38th with, and stands out at the back of the control panel 14. The covers 20, 24 each have an edge extension 28a, 28b, which forms a flush continuation of the edge 28 of the control panel 14 in the mounted state of the covers 20, 24. In the case of the first cover 20, the edge projection 28b is omitted in the region of the first hinge type 30. Likewise, in the case of the second cover 24, a partial region of the edge projection 28a is provided for receiving the outer legs of the U-shaped framing 38, for example by cutting or breaking at a predetermined breaking point is removable. Thus, the second cover 24 can be adapted to the respective mounting side of the hinge type in the left second receiving area 18 or in the right first receiving area 16. By the edge formation over the receiving areas 16, 18 and the control panel 14, the transition region between the cover strip assembly 10 and the body of the refrigeration device is covered and protected. In addition, a visually appealing appearance is created.

3 and 4 show the same cover strip assembly 10 with the same cover strip 12 as in FIGS. 1 and 2, but with a second hinge type 32 is inserted into the receiving area 16. The second hinge type 32 has a U-shaped angle, wherein the one leg of the angle has a sleeve attached to the free end, which serves to guide the hinge shaft. The other leg of the U-shaped angle, which is parallel to the first leg, is inserted into the frame 34 formed in the first receiving area 16 and fixed by means of bores and screws to the body of the refrigerator. The second hinge type 32 is designed such that it can also be used in the mirrored embodiment of the first receiving area 16 in the second receiving area 18, namely rotated by 180 °.

A second type of first cover 22 is provided to cover the non-stressed area of the receiving area 16, which is not claimed by the second hinge type 32. As can be seen from FIGS. 3 and 4, this first cover 22 has an L-shaped form in frontal view. Analogous to the edge formation of the previously explained covers 20, 24 is at the top edge of the second type of the first cover 22 and over the entire width of a corresponding edge projection 28c formed in the mounted state of this cover 22 (see FIG. 3) forms a flush continuation of the edge 28.

For optional coverage of the non-stressed area of the second receiving area 18 by the second hinge type 32 (ie in the case where the second hinge type 32 is to be mounted on the left side of the cover strip), the second type of first cover 20 has a corresponding mirrored one Shape up. The receiving area 16, 18 (here: the receiving area 18) not used for receiving the second hinge type 32 is in turn covered by the cover 24, which has already been described in connection with FIGS. 1 and 2.

The cover strip assembly 10 thus formed can thus be used with the various hinge types 30, 32 as needed on an upper front area and / or in the region of the upper edge of the body of the refrigeration device. In this case, the horizontal extent or width of the cover strip assembly 10, measured between the outer edges of the respective receiving areas 16, 18 (outer legs of the framing 38), substantially the horizontal extent (width) of the refrigeration appliance, which typically has a standard width ,

The cover strip assembly 10 is adapted with their covers 20, 22, 24 and the aperture 26 design or color to the body of the refrigerator. Because the cover strip assembly 10 can also be arranged behind the door leaf, the design of the door leaf can deviate from the design of the cover strip assembly 10 and thus the body of the refrigerator can be formed. The cover strip assembly 10, in particular the covers 20, 22, 24, the panel 26 and the control panel 14 may be made of a plastic material. For reinforcing individual areas, in particular the area of the door leaf hinges (receiving areas 16, 18), e.g. metallic elements or plates are provided.

The cover strip assembly 10 can also be arranged at the level of a lower hinge of the door leaf. In particular, this arrangement can be used in refrigeration appliances, which are installed in tall cabinets, have advantages in the visibility and usability of controls and controls.

In one embodiment of a set according to the invention of the cover strip assembly 10, the first covers 20, 22 are each provided as pairs formed symmetrically to each other, ie they are in unsized and mirrored form. Furthermore, the set contains the second cover 24 for the respectively unused receiving area 16, 18. This allows the set according to the two hinge types 30, 32 are used quickly and easily in various embodiments of refrigeration equipment. A complex, individual stockpiling of various panels, panels and covers for receiving areas of hinges thereby eliminated.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

Cover strips assembly

cover strip

Control panel

First recording area

Second recording area

First cover

Second cover

cover

Edge edge approach

First hinge type

Second hinge type

frame

slot

framing

Claims

claims

1. cover strip assembly (10), in particular a household appliance, with a cover strip (12) having a first receiving area (16) for at least two different hinge types (30, 32), wherein the first receiving area (16) on a first side End region of the cover strip (12) is arranged, and at least one with the cover strip (12) connectable first cover (20, 22), with one of the respective hinge type (30, 32) remaining free area of the first receiving area (16) can be covered.

Second cover strip assembly (10) according to claim 1, characterized by a second receiving portion (18) which is arranged on a second opposite lateral end portion of the cover strip (12) and in which at least the same two different hinge types (30, 32) receivable in which a region of the second receiving region (18) which remains free of the respective hinge type (30, 32) can also be covered by the at least one first cover (20; 22).

3. cover strip assembly (10) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by a first type of the first cover (20) associated with the first hinge type (30), and a second type of the first cover (22), the second Hinge type (32) is assigned.

4. cover strip assembly (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized by a cover strip with the (12) connectable second cover (24) adapted to cover the entire first and / or second receiving portion (16, 18) when no hinge type (30, 32) is disposed therein.

5. cover strip assembly (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized by a at the front of the cover strip (12), in particular at a central region of the front side of the cover strip (12) attachable control panel (14) for receiving adapted from operating and control elements.

6. cover strip assembly (10) according to claim 5, characterized in that the control panel (14) has substantially over its entire surface a diaphragm (26).

7. cover strip assembly (10) according to claim 6, characterized in that the aperture (26) has openings for the operation and / or control of operating and / or control elements.

8. cover strip assembly (10) according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the / the receiving area (s) (16, 18) has a slot (36) /, in the top of a mounting region of at least one (30) of the hinge types (30, 32) is insertable.

9. cover strip assembly (10) according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the receiving area (s) (16, 18) has a frame (34) through which a mounting region of at least one (32 ) of the hinge types (30, 32) can be used and fastened.

10. cover strip assembly (10) according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the / the receiving area (s) (16, 18) each have an upwardly open, U-shaped frame (38) / have.

11. Set for a cover strip assembly (10), comprising a cover strip assembly (10) according to any one of claims 2 to 10, with at least two first covers (20, 22), wherein the receiving portions (16, 18) of the cover strip ( 12) are each mirrored in shape, and wherein the first covers (20, 22) are each mirrored in shape to cover respectively the remaining portion of the first (16) or second receiving portion (18) when a respective hinge type (30 , 32) is incorporated therein.

A set of cover strip assemblies (10) according to claim 11, characterized in that at least first and second pairs of first covers (20, 20; 22, 22) are provided, said covers (20, 20; 22) of the respective pair are formed in mutually mirrored form, and wherein the covers (20, 20) of the first pair are adapted to cover remaining portions of the receiving portions (16, 18) when a first hinge type (30) is received therein and the covers (22, 22) of the second pair are adapted to cover remaining portions of the receiving areas (16, 18) when a second type of hinge (32) is received therein.

13. Set for a cover strip assembly (10) according to claim 11 or 12, characterized in that at least two second cover (24) are provided which have a mutually mirrored shape.

14. Household appliance, in particular refrigerator, in particular a refrigerator and / or freezer, with a body, a door leaf which is connectable by an upper and a lower hinge of a first or second hinge type (30, 32) to the body, wherein the hinges can be attached to either a first or a second side of the body, and a cover strip assembly (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 10.

15. Household appliance according to claim 14, characterized in that the cover strip (12) in the region of the upper hinge of the first or second hinge type (30, 32) is arranged.