EP2467658A2 - Decorative element for a refrigeration device - Google Patents
Decorative element for a refrigeration deviceInfo
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- EP2467658A2 EP2467658A2 EP10745205A EP10745205A EP2467658A2 EP 2467658 A2 EP2467658 A2 EP 2467658A2 EP 10745205 A EP10745205 A EP 10745205A EP 10745205 A EP10745205 A EP 10745205A EP 2467658 A2 EP2467658 A2 EP 2467658A2
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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
- F25D23/02—Doors; Covers
- F25D23/04—Doors; Covers with special compartments, e.g. butter conditioners
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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
- F25D2400/00—General features of, or devices for refrigerators, cold rooms, ice-boxes, or for cooling or freezing apparatus not covered by any other subclass
- F25D2400/18—Aesthetic features
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- the present invention relates to a decorative element for a refrigeration device.
- the invention further relates to a set of such decorative elements, as well as a method for producing such decorative elements.
- the invention also relates to a refrigeration device comprising such a decorative element.
- DE 101 17 763 A1 discloses e.g. a storage container for attachment to the inside of the door of a refrigeration device known, consisting of a
- Container body and a separately manufactured decorative panel is constructed, wherein the decorative panel is arranged on a visible side of the storage container.
- the container body can be used in a variety of series and / or types of equipment in a completely identical form, while adapting to a desired appearance by means of the decorative panel. This results in savings.
- the production of different decorative elements according to the current state of the art proves to be relatively expensive and expensive, since e.g. each specifically required
- the object of the invention is to show cost-effective ways of differentiating different series and / or types of equipment in refrigerators.
- This object is achieved by a decorative element according to claim 1.
- the object is further achieved by a set consisting of a plurality of such decorative elements, a method for producing such a decorative element and by a refrigeration device comprising such a decorative element, according to the independent claims.
- a decorative element for a refrigeration device in particular for a household refrigerator, comprising at least one decorative surface on a Support material is formed, wherein the decorative surface is at least partially provided with a decorative film, which is materially connected to the carrier material.
- a decorative element may, for example, a decorative trim, a
- Decorative panel, a decorative frame, a decorative strip, a decorative trim, a decorative edge or the like act.
- a decorative element is attached to a superordinate structural unit of a refrigeration appliance, such as e.g. on a storage container or adegutabstellfach.
- the decorative element is preferably formed in one piece.
- Decor surface is, with respect to a mounting position, at least on a visible side of the decorative element.
- a decorative element may have one or more decorative surfaces.
- a decorative surface may be partially, meaning several separate or interconnected surface sections, or be completely provided with a decorative film. Also, a plurality of different decorative films may be provided. Under a material connection between the decorative film and the carrier material, e.g. a chemical compound and / or a microforming understood.
- a decorative film has a decor on its visible side, which is e.g. is determined by the color, pattern and / or surface texture.
- Decorative elements according to the invention it is possible to resort to different film materials.
- relatively cost-effective decorative elements with different décor can thus be provided in an extremely short time via an easily handled film change.
- the decorative film is a plastic film, in particular made of colored or metallic plastic.
- a Meta I Nc plastic can be made by mixing plastic mass with fine metal particles.
- plastic film has the advantage that it is inexpensive to produce and, for example, in the manufacture of the decorative element by injection molding materially bonded to the carrier material.
- plastic film can be made in various designs, especially in different colors or metallic decors.
- a plastic film for the production of the decorative element for example by Thermoforming can be easily reshaped into a contour shape corresponding to the shape of the decorative surface.
- the decorative film is a multilayer laminate film whose uppermost layer is a decorative layer and / or a decorative protective layer.
- a laminate film is understood to mean a multilayer decorative film, which is e.g. is formed by pressing and / or bonding at least two layers of the same or different materials.
- the decorative film a
- Stainless steel or aluminum foil is or a stainless steel or aluminum layer as
- the decorative film may also have a metallic surface, in particular an aluminum surface or a stainless steel surface (possibly also
- the decorative film is a wood decorative film or has a wooden decorative layer. By means of a wooden decoration, a very high-quality appearance can be achieved.
- the carrier material is for example a plastic material and in particular a shock-resistant and / or cold-resistant plastic material. This allows a simple production of the decorative element by injection molding. In particular, it is provided that the
- Plastic material is an acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene plastic material (ABS plastic).
- ABS is made from the three different monomer types acrylonitrile, butadiene and styrene. The proportions can vary from 15-35% acrylonitrile, 5-30% butadiene and 40-60% styrene.
- the decorative element is also a functional element which can be arranged on the outside of the refrigeration device or in a cooled interior of the refrigerator.
- the decorative element is attached to a corresponding, superordinate structural unit of the refrigeration device, or to the refrigeration device itself. The attachment is done for example by plugging, clipping, ripping and / or sticking.
- the decorative element is a handle element for adegutabstellfach, which is for the cooled interior of the refrigerator are provided.
- the decorative element is a decorative frame or a decorative trim for such a refrigerated goods storage compartment.
- Adegutabstellfach is eg a door rack for attachment to the inside of the refrigerator door, a fruit and / or vegetable dish, a drawer or the like.
- the object is also achieved with a set comprising a plurality of decorative elements according to the invention, the decorative elements or their decorative foils having a different decoration (see above) and each having a same
- Higher-level unit of a refrigeration device, or with the refrigerator itself, are connectable. It is preferably provided that the decorative elements are designed such that they can be replaceably attached to the parent assembly.
- the idea here is a modular design that is determined only by the decorative elements in an otherwise identical unit. Both for the production of the units, which is in particular adegutabstellfach (s.o.), as well as for the production of the decorative elements is sufficient in each case a tool set, which saves tooling costs and thus lowers unit costs.
- the object can also be achieved by a method for producing a decorative element according to the invention, comprising the following steps:
- Plastic material and in particular an ABS plastic material.
- the forming of the initially flat decorative film into a contour contour defined by spatial shaping takes place in particular by deep-drawing and / or thermoforming in a corresponding tool.
- the injection of the contours is also done in a corresponding tool, in which the trimmed or trimmed
- Forming is printed, which is particularly suitable for a screen printing process.
- the self-adjusting surface is characterized, in particular in comparison to a painted surface, by brilliance and depth effect, also special cost surface effects such. a metallic effect, be realized. Also, font, BiId and symbol representations or the like can be realized.
- the process according to the invention may comprise further steps, which are not explained in detail, or intermediate steps, e.g. a transport or a
- a refrigeration device or with an assembly such as in particular adegutabstellfach, for a refrigeration device, comprising at least one inventive decorative element and / or a decorative element produced by the process according to the invention.
- This also includes the use of a set of several decorative elements in the manufacture and / or assembly of e.g. a decoration element with the desired design is selected.
- a refrigerator is preferably a household refrigerator, in particular a refrigerator, a
- Freezer or a wine storage cabinet Freezer or a wine storage cabinet.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of adegutabstellfachs for a refrigerator
- FIG. 2 shows a section through an inventive decorative element.
- FIG. 3 shows a method according to the invention for producing a device according to the invention
- Fig. 1a shows a perspective view of adegutabstellfach 10, which is a door rack, which is fastened to the inside of a refrigerator door, and which serves to stop bottles, tetra packs and / or small refrigerated goods, the over here in the cooled interior of a refrigerator can be arranged.
- adegutabstellfach 10 is a door rack, which is fastened to the inside of a refrigerator door, and which serves to stop bottles, tetra packs and / or small refrigerated goods, the over here in the cooled interior of a refrigerator can be arranged.
- Thedegutabstellfach 10 has a base body or body 20 which is fed from above and which can be releasably secured by means of fastening means 21 on the inside of the refrigerator door.
- On the base body 20 is a as
- Frame element formed decorative element 30 is arranged, which is plugged from above onto the front and the side boundary surfaces of the base body 20.
- the attachment is effected by means of a plurality of non-visible latching lugs on the decorative element 30, which engage in corresponding latching depressions 22 in the base body 20, as shown in Fig. 1 b.
- the decorative element 30 has a plurality of visible decorative surfaces, which are designated by 31.
- the decorative element 30 can be adapted to specific series and / or device types, which is done by changing the decor.
- the invention provides that a decorative surface 31 is at least partially provided with a decorative film 33, which is arranged cohesively on a carrier material 32. This will be explained below with reference to FIG. 2.
- FIG. 2a shows a section through the decorative element 30 according to the sectional area shown in FIG. 1b with a viewing direction A.
- the decorative element 30 is U-shaped in cross-section and has two legs of different lengths, for example. Essentially that is
- Decorative element 30 formed from a substrate 32, which is in particular an ABS plastic material.
- the decorative element 30 is on the visible Decor surfaces is coated with a decorative film 33, wherein between the substrate 32 and the decorative film 33 is a material connection, as explained above.
- the decorative film 33 is formed as a multilayer laminate film, which by way of example comprises a carrier layer 33a, a decorative layer 33b and a protective layer 33c.
- FIG. 3 shows the inventive method for producing a decorative element 30 according to the invention according to a preferred embodiment in a schematic overview.
- the method comprises six steps I to VI, whereby steps or intermediate steps which are not shown and which are not explained below can also be included.
- Procedure begins in step I with the selection of a decorative film. Selection criteria are the decor and / or the physical condition.
- step II the forming of the decorative film takes place in a corresponding first tool from a flat state to a contour element corresponding contour element with a spatial shape.
- step III the cropping of the contour judgment takes place.
- step IV the contour is in a
- Back-injected backing material This is followed by hardening and / or cooling of the carrier material in the second tool or outside of the second tool.
- hardening and / or cooling of the carrier material in the second tool or outside of the second tool are followed by hardening and / or cooling of the carrier material in the second tool or outside of the second tool.
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Description
Dekorelement für ein Kältegerät Decorative element for a refrigeration device
Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Dekorelement für ein Kältegerät. Die Erfindung betrifft ferner einen Satz solcher Dekorelemente, sowie ein Verfahren zur Herstellung solcher Dekorelemente. Die Erfindung betrifft auch ein Kältegerät umfassend ein solches Dekorelement. The present invention relates to a decorative element for a refrigeration device. The invention further relates to a set of such decorative elements, as well as a method for producing such decorative elements. The invention also relates to a refrigeration device comprising such a decorative element.
Zur Differenzierung unterschiedlicher Baureihen und/oder Gerätetypen, die von einem Hersteller von Kältegeräten gefertigt werden, ist es bekannt, unterschiedliche To differentiate different series and / or device types, which are manufactured by a manufacturer of refrigerators, it is known different
Dekorelemente einzusetzen. Aus der DE 101 17 763 A1 ist z.B. ein Abstellbehälter zur Befestigung an der Türinnenseite eines Kältegeräts bekannt, der aus einem Use decorative elements. DE 101 17 763 A1 discloses e.g. a storage container for attachment to the inside of the door of a refrigeration device known, consisting of a
Behälterkorpus und einer separat gefertigten Dekorblende aufgebaut ist, wobei die Dekorblende an einer Sichtseite des Abstellbehälters angeordnet ist. Der Behälterkorpus kann bei einer Vielzahl von Baureihen und/oder Gerätetypen in völlig identischer Form zum Einsatz kommen, während eine Anpassung an ein gewünschtes Erscheinungsbild mittels der Dekorblende erfolgt. Hieraus resultieren Einspareffekte. Allerdings erweist sich auch das Herstellen unterschiedlicher Dekorelemente nach heutigem Stand der Technik als relativ invest- und kostenintensiv, da z.B. jeweils spezifisch benötigte Container body and a separately manufactured decorative panel is constructed, wherein the decorative panel is arranged on a visible side of the storage container. The container body can be used in a variety of series and / or types of equipment in a completely identical form, while adapting to a desired appearance by means of the decorative panel. This results in savings. However, also the production of different decorative elements according to the current state of the art proves to be relatively expensive and expensive, since e.g. each specifically required
Produktionswerkzeuge und/oder Produktionsabläufe erforderlich sind. Die Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, kostengünstige Möglichkeiten zur Differenzierung unterschiedlicher Baureihen und/oder Gerätetypen bei Kältegeräten aufzuzeigen. Production tools and / or production processes are required. The object of the invention is to show cost-effective ways of differentiating different series and / or types of equipment in refrigerators.
Diese Aufgabe wird gelöst durch ein Dekorelement gemäß dem Anspruch 1. Die Aufgabe wird ferner gelöst durch einen Satz bestehend aus mehreren solcher Dekorelemente, ein Verfahren zur Herstellung eines solchen Dekorelements und durch ein Kältegerät umfassend ein solches Dekorelement, gemäß den nebengeordneten Ansprüchen. This object is achieved by a decorative element according to claim 1. The object is further achieved by a set consisting of a plurality of such decorative elements, a method for producing such a decorative element and by a refrigeration device comprising such a decorative element, according to the independent claims.
Vorteilhafte und bevorzugte Weiterbildungen sind Gegenstand der jeweils abhängigen Ansprüche. Die Lösung der Aufgabe gelingt mit einem Dekorelement für ein Kältegerät, insbesondere für ein Haushaltskältegerät, umfassend wenigstens eine Dekorfläche die auf einem Trägermaterial ausgebildet ist, wobei die Dekorfläche zumindest bereichsweise mit einer Dekorfolie versehen ist, welche mit dem Trägermaterial stoffschlüssig verbunden ist. Bei einem solchen Dekorelement kann es sich z.B. um eine Dekorblende, eine Advantageous and preferred developments are the subject of the respective dependent claims. The object is achieved with a decorative element for a refrigeration device, in particular for a household refrigerator, comprising at least one decorative surface on a Support material is formed, wherein the decorative surface is at least partially provided with a decorative film, which is materially connected to the carrier material. In such a decorative element may, for example, a decorative trim, a
Dekorplatte, einen Dekorrahmen, eine Dekorleiste, einen Dekorbesatz, eine Dekorkante oder dergleichen handeln. Ein solches Dekorelement wird an einer übergeordneten Baueinheit eines Kältegeräts befestigt, wie z.B. an einem Abstellbehälter bzw. einem Kühlgutabstellfach. Das Dekorelement ist bevorzugt einstückig ausgebildet. Die Decorative panel, a decorative frame, a decorative strip, a decorative trim, a decorative edge or the like act. Such a decorative element is attached to a superordinate structural unit of a refrigeration appliance, such as e.g. on a storage container or a Kühlgutabstellfach. The decorative element is preferably formed in one piece. The
Dekorfläche befindet sich, bzgl. einer Einbaulage, zumindest auf einer sichtbaren Seite des Dekorelements. Ein Dekorelement kann eine oder mehrere Dekorflächen aufweisen. Eine Dekorfläche kann bereichsweise, damit sind auch mehrere getrennte oder miteinander verbundene Flächenabschnitte gemeint, oder vollständig mit einer Dekorfolie versehen sein. Auch können mehrere, unterschiedliche Dekorfolien vorgesehen sein. Unter einer stoffschlüssigen Verbindung zwischen der Dekorfolie und dem Trägermaterial wird z.B. eine chemische Verbindung und/oder ein Mikroformschluss verstanden. Decor surface is, with respect to a mounting position, at least on a visible side of the decorative element. A decorative element may have one or more decorative surfaces. A decorative surface may be partially, meaning several separate or interconnected surface sections, or be completely provided with a decorative film. Also, a plurality of different decorative films may be provided. Under a material connection between the decorative film and the carrier material, e.g. a chemical compound and / or a microforming understood.
Insbesondere wird hierunter keine Klebeverbindung verstanden, welche im Wesentlichen auf Adhäsionskräften beruht. In particular, this does not mean any adhesive bond which is based essentially on adhesion forces.
Eine Dekorfolie weist auf ihrer Sichtseite ein Dekor auf, welches z.B. über die Farbe, Musterung und/oder Oberflächenstruktur bestimmt ist. Bei der Herstellung der A decorative film has a decor on its visible side, which is e.g. is determined by the color, pattern and / or surface texture. In the production of
erfindungsgemäßen Dekorelemente ist es möglich, auf unterschiedliche Folienmaterialien zurückzugreifen. In vorteilhafter Weise können damit über einen einfach handhabbaren Folienwechsel in kürzester Zeit verhältnismäßig kostengünstige Dekorelemente mit unterschiedlichem Dekor bereitgestellt werden. Ein weiterer Vorteil ist, dass die Decorative elements according to the invention, it is possible to resort to different film materials. Advantageously, relatively cost-effective decorative elements with different décor can thus be provided in an extremely short time via an easily handled film change. Another advantage is that the
Dekorfolien mit diversen Effektoberflächen bereitgestellt werden können. Gemäß einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist die Dekorfolie eine Kunststofffolie, insbesondere aus farbigem oder Metallic-Kunststoff. Ein Meta I Nc- Kunststoff kann z.B. durch Mischen von Kunststoffmasse mit feinen Metallteilchen hergestellt werden. Eine derartige Kunststofffolie weist den Vorteil auf, dass sie kostengünstig herstellbar ist und sich z.B. beim Herstellen des Dekorelements durch Spritzgießen stoffschlüssig mit dem Trägermaterial verbindet. Ferner kann Kunststofffolie in verschiedenen Designs hergestellt werden, insbesondere in verschiedenen Farben oder Metallic-Dekors. Ferner kann eine Kunststofffolie zur Herstellung des Dekorelements beispielsweise durch Tiefziehen leicht zu einem der Form der Dekorfläche entsprechenden Konturteil umgeformt werden. Decorative films with various effect surfaces can be provided. According to a preferred embodiment, the decorative film is a plastic film, in particular made of colored or metallic plastic. For example, a Meta I Nc plastic can be made by mixing plastic mass with fine metal particles. Such a plastic film has the advantage that it is inexpensive to produce and, for example, in the manufacture of the decorative element by injection molding materially bonded to the carrier material. Furthermore, plastic film can be made in various designs, especially in different colors or metallic decors. Furthermore, a plastic film for the production of the decorative element, for example by Thermoforming can be easily reshaped into a contour shape corresponding to the shape of the decorative surface.
Gemäß einer anderen Ausführungsform ist vorgesehen, dass die Dekorfolie eine mehrschichtige Laminatfolie ist, deren oberste Schicht eine Dekorschicht und/oder eine Dekorschutzschicht ist. Unter einer Laminatfolie wird eine mehrlagige Dekorfolie verstanden, die z.B. durch Verpressen und/oder Verkleben mindestens zweier Lagen gleicher oder verschiedener Materialien gebildet ist. According to another embodiment, it is provided that the decorative film is a multilayer laminate film whose uppermost layer is a decorative layer and / or a decorative protective layer. A laminate film is understood to mean a multilayer decorative film, which is e.g. is formed by pressing and / or bonding at least two layers of the same or different materials.
Gemäß einer bevorzugten Weiterbildung ist vorgesehen, dass die Dekorfolie eine According to a preferred embodiment, it is provided that the decorative film a
Edelstahl- oder Aluminiumfolie ist oder eine Edelstahl- oder Aluminiumschicht als Stainless steel or aluminum foil is or a stainless steel or aluminum layer as
Dekorschicht aufweist. Alternativ kann die Dekorfolie auch eine metallische Oberfläche, insbesondere eine Aluminiumoberfläche oder Edelstahloberfläche (ggf. auch Decorative layer has. Alternatively, the decorative film may also have a metallic surface, in particular an aluminum surface or a stainless steel surface (possibly also
Goldoberfläche), imitieren. Dies bietet den Vorteil, dass sich eine solche Oberfläche beim Berühren weniger unangenehm kalt anfühlt, als eine echte Metalloberfläche. Gemäß einer anderen bevorzugten Weiterbildung ist vorgesehen, dass die Dekorfolie eine Holzdekorfolie ist oder eine Holzdekorschicht aufweist. Mittels eines Holzdekors kann eine sehr hochwertige Anmutung erzielt werden. Gold surface), imitate. This offers the advantage that such a surface feels less uncomfortably cold when touched than a real metal surface. According to another preferred embodiment, it is provided that the decorative film is a wood decorative film or has a wooden decorative layer. By means of a wooden decoration, a very high-quality appearance can be achieved.
Das Trägermaterial ist beispielsweise ein Kunststoffmaterial und insbesondere ein schlag- und/oder kältefestes Kunststoffmaterial. Dies erlaubt eine einfache Herstellung des Dekorelements durch Spritzgießen. Insbesondere ist vorgesehen, dass das The carrier material is for example a plastic material and in particular a shock-resistant and / or cold-resistant plastic material. This allows a simple production of the decorative element by injection molding. In particular, it is provided that the
Kunststoffmaterial ein Acrylnitril-Butadien-Styrol-Kunststoffmaterial (ABS-Kunststoff) ist. ABS wird aus den drei unterschiedlichen Monomerarten Acrylnitril, Butadien und Styrol hergestellt. Die Mengenverhältnisse können dabei von 15-35 % Acrylnitril, 5-30 % Butadien und 40-60 % Styrol variieren. Plastic material is an acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene plastic material (ABS plastic). ABS is made from the three different monomer types acrylonitrile, butadiene and styrene. The proportions can vary from 15-35% acrylonitrile, 5-30% butadiene and 40-60% styrene.
Vorzugsweise ist vorgesehen, dass das Dekorelement gleichfalls ein Funktionselement ist, welches an der Außenseite des Kältegeräts oder in einem gekühlten Innenraum des Kältegeräts anordenbar ist. Hierzu wird das Dekorelement an einer korrespondierenden, übergeordneten Baueinheit des Kältegeräts, oder am Kältegerät selbst, befestigt. Die Befestigung erfolgt z.B. durch Aufstecken, Aufclipsen, Aufrastern und/oder Festkleben. Insbesondere ist vorgesehen, dass es sich bei dem Dekorelement um ein Griffelement für ein Kühlgutabstellfach handelt, das für den gekühlten Innenraum des Kältegeräts vorgesehen sind. Insbesondere ist auch vorgesehen, dass es sich bei dem Dekorelement um einen Dekorrahmen oder eine Dekorblende für ein solches Kühlgutabstellfach handelt. Ein Kühlgutabstellfach ist z.B. ein Türabsteller zur Befestigung an der Innenseite der Kältegerätetür, eine Obst- und/oder Gemüseschale, eine Schublade oder dergleichen. Die Lösung der Aufgabe gelingt ferner mit einem Satz bestehend aus mehreren erfindungsgemäßen Dekorelementen, wobei die Dekorelemente bzw. deren Dekorfolien ein unterschiedliches Dekor (s.o.) aufweisen und jeweils mit einer gleichen, It is preferably provided that the decorative element is also a functional element which can be arranged on the outside of the refrigeration device or in a cooled interior of the refrigerator. For this purpose, the decorative element is attached to a corresponding, superordinate structural unit of the refrigeration device, or to the refrigeration device itself. The attachment is done for example by plugging, clipping, ripping and / or sticking. In particular, it is provided that the decorative element is a handle element for a Kühlgutabstellfach, which is for the cooled interior of the refrigerator are provided. In particular, it is also provided that the decorative element is a decorative frame or a decorative trim for such a refrigerated goods storage compartment. A Kühlgutabstellfach is eg a door rack for attachment to the inside of the refrigerator door, a fruit and / or vegetable dish, a drawer or the like. The object is also achieved with a set comprising a plurality of decorative elements according to the invention, the decorative elements or their decorative foils having a different decoration (see above) and each having a same
übergeordneten Baueinheit eines Kältegeräts, oder mit dem Kältegerät selbst, verbindbar sind. Bevorzugt ist vorgesehen, dass die Dekorelemente derart gestaltet sind, dass diese auswechselbar an der übergeordneten Baueinheit befestigt werden können. Die Idee hierbei ist ein modulares Design, das lediglich über die Dekorelemente bei einer ansonst gleichen Baueinheit bestimmt wird. Sowohl für die Herstellung der Baueinheiten, wobei es sich insbesondere um ein Kühlgutabstellfach (s.o.) handelt, als auch für die Herstellung der Dekorelemente genügt jeweils ein Werkzeugsatz, was Werkzeugkosten einspart und damit Stückkosten senkt. Higher-level unit of a refrigeration device, or with the refrigerator itself, are connectable. It is preferably provided that the decorative elements are designed such that they can be replaceably attached to the parent assembly. The idea here is a modular design that is determined only by the decorative elements in an otherwise identical unit. Both for the production of the units, which is in particular a Kühlgutabstellfach (s.o.), as well as for the production of the decorative elements is sufficient in each case a tool set, which saves tooling costs and thus lowers unit costs.
Die Lösung der Aufgabe gelingt ferner mit einem Verfahren zur Herstellung eines erfindungsgemäßen Dekorelements, umfassend die folgenden Schritte: The object can also be achieved by a method for producing a decorative element according to the invention, comprising the following steps:
- Auswahl einer Dekorfolie mit einem gewünschten Dekor (s.o.); - Selection of a decorative foil with a desired decor (see above);
- Umformen dieser Dekorfolie zu einem der Form der Dekorfolie entsprechenden Konturteil; - Forming this decorative film to a corresponding contour of the shape of the decorative film Konturteil;
- Zuschneiden bzw. Trimmen des Konturteils; und - trimming or trimming the contour section; and
- Hinterspritzen des Konturteils mit einem Trägermaterial, bevorzugt einem - Injection of the Konturteils with a carrier material, preferably a
Kunststoffmaterial und insbesondere einem ABS-Kunststoffmaterial. Plastic material and in particular an ABS plastic material.
Das Umformen der zunächst ebenen Dekorfolie zu einem durch räumliche Formgebung definierten Konturteil erfolgt insbesondere durch Tiefziehen und/oder Thermoformen in einem entsprechenden Werkzeug. Das Hinterspritzen des Konturteils erfolgt ebenfalls in einem entsprechenden Werkzeug, in welches das zugeschnittene bzw. getrimmte The forming of the initially flat decorative film into a contour contour defined by spatial shaping takes place in particular by deep-drawing and / or thermoforming in a corresponding tool. The injection of the contours is also done in a corresponding tool, in which the trimmed or trimmed
Konturteil manuell oder maschinell eingelegt wird und nach dem Schließen des Contour judgment manually or mechanically inserted and after closing the
Werkzeugs die Hinterspritzung mittels eines verflüssigten, geeigneten Trägermaterials, insbesondere eines ABS-Kunststoffmaterial, erfolgt. Dadurch wird die Dekorfolie in einem Arbeitsschritt fest, im Sinne von stoffschlüssig, mit dem Trägermaterial verbunden. Ein Klebevorgang entfällt somit. Anschließend kann das fertig hergestellte Dekorelement aus dem Werkzeug entnommen werden. Ein Vorteil des erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens ist darin zu sehen, dass die Dekorelemente kostengünstig mit verschiedenen Dekoren produziert werden können, wozu nur die Dekorfolie gewechselt werden muss, was quasi bei jedem Herstellungsdurchgang erfolgen kann. Weitere Vorteile liegen z.B. in sehr geringen Ausschussraten und in verhältnismäßig einfachen bzw. geringkomplexen Werkzeuggestaltungen. Die Verwendung eines Verfahrens zum Hinterspritzen von Dekorfolien zur Herstellung von Dekorelementen für Kältegeräte ist aus dem Stand der Technik nicht bekannt. Gemäß einer bevorzugten Weiterbildung ist vorgesehen, dass die Dekorfolie vor demTool the back injection by means of a liquefied, suitable carrier material, in particular an ABS plastic material takes place. As a result, the decorative film is fixed in one step, in the sense of cohesive, connected to the carrier material. One Adhesive process is thus eliminated. Subsequently, the finished decorative element can be removed from the tool. An advantage of the method according to the invention is the fact that the decorative elements can be produced inexpensively with different decors, for which only the decorative film has to be changed, which can be done virtually every production pass. Further advantages include, for example, very low reject rates and relatively simple or low-complexity tool designs. The use of a method for injection molding of decorative films for the production of decorative elements for refrigerators is not known from the prior art. According to a preferred embodiment, it is provided that the decorative film in front of the
Umformen bedruckt wird, wozu sich insbesondere ein Siebdruckverfahren eignet. Die sich einstellende Oberfläche zeichnet sich, insbesondere im Vergleich zu einer lackierten Oberfläche, durch Brillanz und Tiefenwirkung aus, zudem können kostengünstig spezielle Oberflächeneffekte, wie z.B. ein Metalliceffekt, realisiert werden. Auch sind Schrift-, BiId- und Symboldarstellungen oder dergleichen realisierbar. Forming is printed, which is particularly suitable for a screen printing process. The self-adjusting surface is characterized, in particular in comparison to a painted surface, by brilliance and depth effect, also special cost surface effects such. a metallic effect, be realized. Also, font, BiId and symbol representations or the like can be realized.
Das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren kann weitere, im Einzelnen nicht näher erläuterte Schritte oder Zwischenschritte umfassen, wie z.B. einen Transport oder ein The process according to the invention may comprise further steps, which are not explained in detail, or intermediate steps, e.g. a transport or a
Zwischenlagern der umgeformten Konturteile, um z.B. den Herstellungsvorgang zeitlich und räumlich zu zergliedern. Intermediate storage of the formed contour parts, e.g. to dissect the manufacturing process temporally and spatially.
Die Lösung der Aufgabe gelingt ferner mit einem Kältegerät oder mit einer Baueinheit, wie insbesondere einem Kühlgutabstellfach, für ein Kältegerät, umfassend wenigstens ein erfindungsgemäßes Dekorelement und/oder ein nach dem erfindungsgemäßen Verfahren hergestelltes Dekorelement. Dies schließt auch die Verwendung eines Satzes mehrerer Dekorelemente bei der Herstellung und/oder Montage mitein, aus dem z.B. das ein Dekorelement mit dem gewünschten Design ausgewählt wird. Ein solches Kältegerät ist bevorzugt ein Haushaltskältegerät, wie insbesondere ein Kühlschrank, ein The object is also achieved with a refrigeration device or with an assembly, such as in particular a Kühlgutabstellfach, for a refrigeration device, comprising at least one inventive decorative element and / or a decorative element produced by the process according to the invention. This also includes the use of a set of several decorative elements in the manufacture and / or assembly of e.g. a decoration element with the desired design is selected. Such a refrigerator is preferably a household refrigerator, in particular a refrigerator, a
Tiefkühlschrank oder ein Weinlagerschrank. Freezer or a wine storage cabinet.
Weite Merkmale und Vorteile der Erfindung ergeben sich aus der nachfolgenden, beispielhaften Beschreibung unter Bezugnahme auf die beigefügten Zeichnungen. In diesen zeigen: Fig. 1 eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Kühlgutabstellfachs für ein Kältegerät; Wide features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following exemplary description with reference to the accompanying drawings. In these show: Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a Kühlgutabstellfachs for a refrigerator;
Fig. 2 einen Schnitt durch ein erfindungsgemäßes Dekorelement; und Fig. 3 ein erfindungsgemäßes Verfahren zum Herstellen eines erfindungsgemäßen 2 shows a section through an inventive decorative element. and FIG. 3 shows a method according to the invention for producing a device according to the invention
Dekorelements in einer schematischen Übersicht. Decorative element in a schematic overview.
Fig. 1a zeigt in einer perspektivischen Darstellung ein Kühlgutabstellfach 10, wobei es sich um einen Türabsteller handelt, der an der Innenseite einer Kältegerätetür befestigbar ist, und der dem Abstellen von Flaschen, Tetrapacks und/oder Kleinkühlgut dient, die hierüber im gekühlten Innenraum eines Kältegeräts anordenbar sind. Das Fig. 1a shows a perspective view of a Kühlgutabstellfach 10, which is a door rack, which is fastened to the inside of a refrigerator door, and which serves to stop bottles, tetra packs and / or small refrigerated goods, the over here in the cooled interior of a refrigerator can be arranged. The
Kühlgutabstellfach 10 weist einen Grundkörper bzw. Korpus 20 auf, der von oben beschickt wird und der mittels von Befestigungseinrichtungen 21 an der Innenseite der Kältegerätetür lösbar befestigt werden kann. Am Grundkörper 20 ist ein als Kühlgutabstellfach 10 has a base body or body 20 which is fed from above and which can be releasably secured by means of fastening means 21 on the inside of the refrigerator door. On the base body 20 is a as
Rahmenelement ausgebildetes Dekorelement 30 angeordnet, welches von oben auf die vordere und die seitlichen Begrenzungsflächen des Grundkörpers 20 aufgesteckt wird. Die Befestigung erfolgt mittels mehrerer nicht sichtbarer Rastnasen am Dekorelement 30, die in korrespondierende Rastvertiefungen 22 im Grundkörper 20 eingreifen, wie in Fig. 1 b gezeigt. Frame element formed decorative element 30 is arranged, which is plugged from above onto the front and the side boundary surfaces of the base body 20. The attachment is effected by means of a plurality of non-visible latching lugs on the decorative element 30, which engage in corresponding latching depressions 22 in the base body 20, as shown in Fig. 1 b.
Das Dekorelement 30 weist mehrere sichtbare Dekorflächen auf, die mit 31 bezeichnet sind. Mittels dieser Dekorflächen 31 kann das Dekorelement 30 an bestimmte Baureihen und/oder Gerätetypen angepasst werden, was durch Wechsel des Dekors erfolgt. Hierzu ist erfindungsgemäß vorgesehen, dass eine Dekorfläche 31 zumindest bereichsweise mit einer Dekorfolie 33 versehen ist, welche auf einem Trägermaterial 32 stoffschlüssig angeordnet ist. Dies wird nachfolgend anhand der Fig. 2 erläutert. The decorative element 30 has a plurality of visible decorative surfaces, which are designated by 31. By means of these decorative surfaces 31, the decorative element 30 can be adapted to specific series and / or device types, which is done by changing the decor. For this purpose, the invention provides that a decorative surface 31 is at least partially provided with a decorative film 33, which is arranged cohesively on a carrier material 32. This will be explained below with reference to FIG. 2.
Fig. 2a zeigt einen Schnitt durch das Dekorelement 30 gemäß der in Fig. 1 b gezeigten Schnittfläche mit Blickrichtung A. Das Dekorelement 30 ist im Querschnitt U-förmig und weist beispielhaft zwei unterschiedlich lange Schenkel auf. Im Wesentlichen ist dasFIG. 2a shows a section through the decorative element 30 according to the sectional area shown in FIG. 1b with a viewing direction A. The decorative element 30 is U-shaped in cross-section and has two legs of different lengths, for example. Essentially that is
Dekorelement 30 aus einem Trägermaterial 32 gebildet, wobei es sich insbesondere um ein ABS-Kunststoffmaterial handelt. Das Dekorelement 30 ist auf den sichtbaren Dekorflächen mit einer Dekorfolie 33 beschichtet ist, wobei zwischen dem Trägermaterial 32 und der Dekorfolie 33 eine stoffschlüssige Verbindung besteht, wie obern erläutert. Decorative element 30 formed from a substrate 32, which is in particular an ABS plastic material. The decorative element 30 is on the visible Decor surfaces is coated with a decorative film 33, wherein between the substrate 32 and the decorative film 33 is a material connection, as explained above.
Fig. 2b zeigt eine alternative Ausführungsform, bei welcher die Dekorfolie 33 als mehrlagige Laminatfolie ausgebildet ist, welche beispielhaft eine Trägerschicht 33a, eine Dekorschicht 33b und eine Schutzschicht 33c umfasst. 2b shows an alternative embodiment, in which the decorative film 33 is formed as a multilayer laminate film, which by way of example comprises a carrier layer 33a, a decorative layer 33b and a protective layer 33c.
Fig. 3 zeigt das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren zur Herstellung eines erfindungsgemäßen Dekorelements 30 gemäß einer bevorzugten Ausführungsvariante in einer schematischen Übersicht. Das Verfahren umfasst sechs Schritte I bis VI, wobei auch nicht gezeigte und nachfolgen nicht erläuterte Schritte oder Zwischenschritte umfasst sein können. Das3 shows the inventive method for producing a decorative element 30 according to the invention according to a preferred embodiment in a schematic overview. The method comprises six steps I to VI, whereby steps or intermediate steps which are not shown and which are not explained below can also be included. The
Verfahren beginnt im Schritt I mit der Auswahl einer Dekorfolie. Auswahlkriterien sind das Dekor und/oder die physikalische Beschaffenheit. Im Schritt Il erfolgt das Umformen der Dekorfolie in einem entsprechenden ersten Werkzeug von einem ebenen Zustand zu einem dem Dekorelement entsprechenden Konturteil mit einer räumlichen Formgebung. Anschließend erfolgt im Schritt III das Zuschneiden des Konturteils. Gemäß einer alternativen Ausführungsvariante kann auch zunächst ein Zuschneiden der Dekorfolie und anschließend ein Umformen erfolgen. Im Schritt IV wird das Konturteil in ein Procedure begins in step I with the selection of a decorative film. Selection criteria are the decor and / or the physical condition. In step II, the forming of the decorative film takes place in a corresponding first tool from a flat state to a contour element corresponding contour element with a spatial shape. Subsequently, in step III, the cropping of the contour judgment takes place. According to an alternative embodiment, it is also possible initially to cut the decorative film and then to transform it. In step IV, the contour is in a
entsprechendes zweites Werkzeug eingelegt und hierin im Schritt V mit dem corresponding second tool inserted and herein in step V with the
Trägermaterial hinterspritzt. Anschließend erfolgt ein Aushärten und/oder Abkühlen des Trägermaterials im zweiten Werkzeug oder außerhalb des zweiten Werkzeugs. Für dieses Verfahren sind zahlreiche Abwandlungen und Alternativen möglich, die hier mit umfasst sein sollen. Back-injected backing material. This is followed by hardening and / or cooling of the carrier material in the second tool or outside of the second tool. For this method, numerous modifications and alternatives are possible, which should be included here.
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