EP2476983A2 - Method for installing a side by side combination of domestic appliances - Google Patents
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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- the present invention relates to a method for assembling a side-by-side household appliance combination, in particular a side-by-side refrigerator and / or freezer combination comprising at least two household or cooling and / or freezing appliances.
- Such side-by-side home appliance combinations usually consist of two juxtaposed household appliances, such as two juxtaposed refrigerators and / or freezers.
- the present invention is therefore the object of developing a method of the type mentioned in such a way that the assembly of a side-by-side Household appliance combination in a simple manner and with great accuracy is possible.
- the method comprises the following steps: arranging the two household appliances side by side, placing a mounting element on top of the two juxtaposed household appliances and attaching the mounting element to both household appliances such that the mounting element relative movement of the two household appliances in the depth direction as well prevented in the height direction or difficult.
- a step of the method according to the invention is therefore to arrange on the upper side, preferably on the front area of the upper side of the two juxtaposed coarse home appliances a mounting element, such as a mounting plate or the like and to fix them to the devices.
- a mounting element such as a mounting plate or the like
- the devices are fixed in the depth direction relative to each other, as well as in the height direction. So it is possible to achieve a height and depth alignment of the two devices with a single component.
- one or more mounting elements can be used for it.
- a device alignment is not necessary because attaching all fasteners is easily possible.
- the two juxtaposed devices at least in the area of the mounting element in height and in the depth to each other automatically align themselves.
- the mounting element is fastened by means of one or more screws to the two household appliances. It is conceivable, for example, with one, two or more than two screws per household appliance to fix the mounting element.
- the mounting element is attached to the side of the top of the devices facing the user of the side-by-side household appliance combination.
- the attachment of the mounting element thus takes place in this preferred embodiment, on the side facing the front of the device area of the top of the devices.
- the method for the purpose of depth alignment preferably in the lower part of the side-by-side household appliance combination further comprises the step of fixing a connecting element, wherein the connecting element preferably attached to the front of both household appliances in the lower region becomes.
- the attachment of the connecting element is preferably carried out following the attachment of the mounting element.
- the connecting element may have at least one portion that projects into a gap between the household appliances and serves in this case as a spacer.
- the connecting element is screwed to the one or more household appliances. It is conceivable first to fasten the connecting element to one of the devices and then "tighten” the other device by tightening the screws, so that alignment in the depth direction is also achieved in the region of the connecting element.
- the connecting element is partially or completely veneered by one or more covers.
- the method further comprises the step of connecting the household appliances in the rear region, preferably in the upper and / or lower and / or middle rear region.
- connection is made by a clip connection and / or that the connection of the household appliances in the rear region after attaching the mounting element and / or after attaching the connecting element.
- connection can be made by attaching, preferably by attaching one or more clamps without tools on the top and / or back and / or bottom of both household appliances or other suitable position.
- a particularly simple assembly is obtained if the at least one clip is not fixed by screws and / or if the at least one clip connects the household appliances exclusively by frictional connection and / or positive locking.
- the invention further relates to a side-by-side home appliance combination, in particular a side-by-side refrigerator and / or freezer combination comprising at least two household or cooling and / or freezing appliances, said side-by-side household appliance combination according to A method according to any one of claims 1 to 12 is mounted.
- the present invention further relates to a side-by-side home appliance combination, in particular side-by-side refrigerator and / or freezer combination comprising at least two household appliances preferably refrigerators and / or freezers, wherein at least one mounting member is provided and wherein the household appliances are connected by means of the mounting element on their upper sides such that at the mounting position of the mounting element, a relative movement of the two household appliances in the depth direction and in the height direction is prevented.
- the mounting element attached to the user of the side-by-side home appliance appliance front side facing the top of the household appliances preferably screwed.
- the mounting element can be a plate, preferably a steel plate or a plastic-coated or plastic-coated steel plate.
- the combination comprises at least one connecting element, wherein the household appliances are preferably connected to each other at its front side, preferably in the lower region of its front side by the connecting element, wherein the connecting element is designed and fixed such that the household appliances the fixing position of the connecting element in the depth direction are fixed relative to each other.
- at least one clip is provided, wherein the clip (s) hold the household appliances in the rear region, preferably by positive engagement and / or adhesion.
- the invention relates to a adjustable foot of a household appliance, preferably a side-by-side household appliance combination, in particular a side-by-side household appliance combination according to one of claims 13 to 16, wherein the adjustable foot on its side facing the ground with a cap, preferably with a Plastic cap is provided, which has the advantage that a sliding or slipping of the device for the purpose of arrangement and positioning is simplified.
- the cap is designed in such a way that it is easier to displace the device than without the cap.
- the cap acts as a protective cap to prevent any damage to the floor.
- FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of the upper front area of the side-by-side household appliance combination, which consists in the embodiment shown here of two juxtaposed cooling and / or freezers.
- the present invention is of course not limited to exactly two juxtaposed devices, but also includes an arrangement of more than two such devices.
- the mounting element 10 in the present exemplary embodiment is a plastic-coated steel plate which is screwed to the upper covers or the cover sides of both devices 110, 120 by means of four screws.
- the upper piping is shortened.
- the four screws are arranged so that the mounting member has two of the screws in a left side region and the two other screws or openings provided in a right side region.
- a projection 10 ' which protrudes from the mounting base plate down, that is in the direction of the screws.
- This projection 10 engages mounted mounting plate in the gap between the two devices 110, 120 and thus simultaneously serves as a spacer that ensures a predetermined distance between the two devices 110, 120 and which also protects against mutual damage of the devices during assembly.
- the mounting member 10 By the use of the mounting member 10 is a device alignment is not necessary, since attaching all the connection element is easily possible after attaching the mounting member 10.
- the two devices 110, 120 in the vertical direction, that is, in the height and also in the depth direction to each other automatically.
- connection of the front of the devices 110, 120 is made following the assembly of the mounting element 10, preferably at its lower portion, that is, in the bottom-side portion.
- FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of the front floor area of both devices 110, 120 and the connecting element 20, which may be designed as a connecting plate.
- the connecting element 20 by means of screws front side in the lower, that is screwed in the bottom region of both devices 110, 120.
- the connecting element 20 can first be screwed to one of the devices 110, 120 and the other device 120, 110 can then be used with the screws, so that a depth alignment also takes place automatically in the lower region of the devices 110, 120.
- the connecting element 20 which may be designed as a sheet
- a projection 20 ' which projects between the two devices and thus in the lower part of the device for a predetermined distance between the two devices 110, 120 and protection against damage to the devices 110, 120 during assembly ensures.
- the projections 10 'of the mounting plate and 20' of the connecting element also ensure the necessary distance between the devices to each other, so that the necessary air circulation can take place.
- the devices are in a preferred embodiment of the invention in the vertical direction parallel to each other, whereby the required distance over the entire height of the device runs evenly.
- the devices are spaced apart from each other over their entire device height, this distance is preferably identical over the device height.
- FIG. 5 shows by the reference numeral 30, such a sheet metal clip, which is plugged from behind on the adjacent wall portions of the devices 110, 120.
- the reference numeral 30 ' a spacer is marked, the better in FIG. 8 can be seen and ensures a predetermined distance of the devices in the rear area.
- the clamp 30 is fixed without tools and that by attaching from behind.
- a connection can be made at the back in the upper area and preferably in the ceiling area of the devices 110, 120.
- the sheet metal clamp 40 according to FIG. 6 can be used, which fixes both tools tool-free or without tools by attaching from above.
- the upper piping can be shortened.
- this sheet metal clamp 40 may have a web, a projection 40 'or other element which projects between the two devices 110, 120 and there also provides for a certain parallel spacing of the devices.
- This web, projection or the like may extend between the legs of the U-shaped bracket 40 preferably in the same direction as the legs themselves.
- FIG. 7 shows in a view from behind the plugged bracket 40 and the marked with the reference numeral 40 'spacer of the clip 40th
- This alignment can for example be such that the middle, that is mutually facing adjustable feet (preferably four pieces) of both devices are turned up so that they lose contact with the ground and that the overall device or the entire combination is aligned over the respective outer feet. Subsequently, the middle feet can be lowered back to ground contact, so that they can also take part of the load of the device.
- FIG. 9 a cover indicated by the reference numeral 50 and in FIG. 4 a cover is designated by the reference numeral 60. So then both piping can be pushed carefully.
- FIG. 11 finally shows a perspective view of a adjustable foot 210 of a device 110, 120, wherein it is preferably provided that the devices 110, 120 each have four preferably arranged on the corner feet 210. Of course, more than four feet can be provided per device.
- the adjustable foot 210 is provided with a plastic cap or with another cap 212, which produces the actual gentle ground contact and which is designed so that it slides more easily on the ground than the adjustable foot 210 without such a cap.
- FIG. 11 In the left-hand illustration, a foot 200 according to the prior art is shown without said cap.
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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Montage einer Side-by-Side Haushaltsgerätekombination, insbesondere einer Side-by-Side Kühl- und/oder Gefriergerätekombination, die wenigstens zwei Haushalts bzw. Kühl- und/oder Gefriergeräte umfaßt.The present invention relates to a method for assembling a side-by-side household appliance combination, in particular a side-by-side refrigerator and / or freezer combination comprising at least two household or cooling and / or freezing appliances.
Derartige Side-by-Side Haushaltsgerätekombinationen bestehen üblicherweise aus zwei nebeneinander angeordneten Haushaltsgeräten, wie beispielsweise aus zwei nebeneinander angeordneten Kühl- und/oder Gefriergeräten.Such side-by-side home appliance combinations usually consist of two juxtaposed household appliances, such as two juxtaposed refrigerators and / or freezers.
Bei der Montage derartiger Side-by-Side Haushaltsgerätekombinationen besteht ein Problem darin, dass die beiden Haushaltsgeräte in mehreren Dimensionen, insbesondere in Höhen- und Tiefenrichtung genau parallel zueinander ausgerichtet werden müssen, was bei bekannten Lösungen vergleichsweise aufwendig ist.In the assembly of such side-by-side home appliance combinations, a problem is that the two household appliances must be aligned in several dimensions, especially in the height and depth direction exactly parallel to each other, which is relatively expensive in known solutions.
Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt daher die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein Verfahren der eingangs genannten Art dahingehend weiterzubilden, dass die Montage einer Side-by-Side Haushaltsgerätekombination auf einfache Art und Weise sowie mit großer Genauigkeit möglich ist.The present invention is therefore the object of developing a method of the type mentioned in such a way that the assembly of a side-by-side Household appliance combination in a simple manner and with great accuracy is possible.
Diese Aufgabe wird durch ein Verfahren mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 gelöst.This object is achieved by a method having the features of claim 1.
Danach ist vorgesehen, dass das Verfahren die folgenden Schritte umfaßt: Anordnen der beiden Haushaltsgeräte nebeneinander, Aufsetzen eines Montageelementes auf die Oberseite der beiden nebeneinander angeordneten Haushaltsgeräte und Befestigen des Montageelementes an beiden Haushaltsgeräten derart, dass das Montageelement eine Relativbewegung der beiden Haushaltsgeräte in Tiefenrichtung sowie auch in Höhenrichtung verhindert oder erschwert.Thereafter, it is provided that the method comprises the following steps: arranging the two household appliances side by side, placing a mounting element on top of the two juxtaposed household appliances and attaching the mounting element to both household appliances such that the mounting element relative movement of the two household appliances in the depth direction as well prevented in the height direction or difficult.
Ein Schritt des erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens besteht somit darin, auf der Oberseite, vorzugsweise auf dem frontseitigen Bereich der Oberseite, der beiden nebeneinander grob angeordneten Haushaltsgeräte ein Montageelement, beispielsweise eine Montageplatte oder dergleichen anzuordnen und diese an den Geräten zu fixieren. Dies führt dazu, dass die Geräte in Tiefenrichtung relativ zueinander fixiert sind, ebenso in Höhenrichtung. So ist es möglich, mit einem einzigen Bauteil eine Höhen- und Tiefenausrichtung der beiden Geräte zu erzielen. Grundsätzlich kann dafür ein oder auch mehrere Montageelemente verwendet werden.A step of the method according to the invention is therefore to arrange on the upper side, preferably on the front area of the upper side of the two juxtaposed coarse home appliances a mounting element, such as a mounting plate or the like and to fix them to the devices. As a result, the devices are fixed in the depth direction relative to each other, as well as in the height direction. So it is possible to achieve a height and depth alignment of the two devices with a single component. Basically, one or more mounting elements can be used for it.
Eine Geräteerstausrichtung ist nicht notwendig, da ein Anbringen aller Verbindungselemente problemlos möglich ist.A device alignment is not necessary because attaching all fasteners is easily possible.
Durch das Montageelement richten sich die beiden nebeneinander angeordneten Geräte jedenfalls im Bereich des Montageelementes in der Höhe und in der Tiefe zueinander gleichsam automatisch aus.Due to the mounting element, the two juxtaposed devices at least in the area of the mounting element in height and in the depth to each other automatically align themselves.
Das Montageelement, das beispielsweise als Platte ausgeführt sein kann, kann einen oder mehrere Vorsprünge, Stege oder dergleichen aufweisen, die zwischen die beiden Haushaltsgeräte ragen. Auf diese Weise ist ein bestimmter Abstand zwischen den Geräten realisierbar, sofern dies erwünscht ist. In diesem Falle dient das Montagelement gleichzeitig als Distanzelement.The mounting element, which may for example be designed as a plate, may have one or more projections, webs or the like which protrude between the two household appliances. In this way, a certain distance between the devices feasible, if desired. In this case, the mounting element also serves as a spacer element.
Vorzugsweise ist vorgesehen, dass das Montageelement mittels einer oder mehrerer Schrauben an den beiden Haushaltsgeräten befestigt wird. Denkbar ist es beispielsweise mit je einer, zwei oder mehr als zwei Schrauben pro Haushaltsgerät das Montageelement zu fixieren.It is preferably provided that the mounting element is fastened by means of one or more screws to the two household appliances. It is conceivable, for example, with one, two or more than two screws per household appliance to fix the mounting element.
In weiterer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass das Montageelement an der zum Nutzer der Side-by-Side Haushaltsgerätekombination gewandten Seite der Oberseite der Geräte befestigt wird. Die Befestigung des Montageelementes erfolgt in dieser bevorzugten Ausführungsform somit an dem zur Frontseite der Geräte hin gewandten Bereich der Oberseite der Geräte.In a further embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the mounting element is attached to the side of the top of the devices facing the user of the side-by-side household appliance combination. The attachment of the mounting element thus takes place in this preferred embodiment, on the side facing the front of the device area of the top of the devices.
In weiterer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass das Verfahren zum Zwecke der Tiefenausrichtung vorzugsweise im unteren Bereich der Side-by-Side Haushaltsgerätekombination des Weiteren den Schritt der Befestigung eines Verbindungselementes umfaßt, wobei das Verbindungselement vorzugsweise an der Frontseite beider Haushaltsgeräte in deren unteren Bereich befestigt wird. Die Befestigung des Verbindungselementes erfolgt vorzugsweise im Anschluß an die Befestigung des Montageelementes.In a further embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the method for the purpose of depth alignment preferably in the lower part of the side-by-side household appliance combination further comprises the step of fixing a connecting element, wherein the connecting element preferably attached to the front of both household appliances in the lower region becomes. The attachment of the connecting element is preferably carried out following the attachment of the mounting element.
Das Verbindungselement kann zumindest einen Abschnitt aufweisen, der in einen Spalt zwischen den Haushaltsgeräten ragt und dient in diesem Fall als Distanzstück.The connecting element may have at least one portion that projects into a gap between the household appliances and serves in this case as a spacer.
Vorzugsweise ist vorgesehen, dass das Verbindungselement mit dem oder den Haushaltsgeräten verschraubt wird. Dabei ist es denkbar, das Verbindungselement zunächst an einem der Geräte zu befestigen und dann durch Festziehen der Schrauben das andere Gerät "heranzuziehen", so dass auch im Bereich des Verbindungselementes eine Ausrichtung in Tiefenrichtung erzielt wird.Preferably, it is provided that the connecting element is screwed to the one or more household appliances. It is conceivable first to fasten the connecting element to one of the devices and then "tighten" the other device by tightening the screws, so that alignment in the depth direction is also achieved in the region of the connecting element.
Vorzugsweise ist vorgesehen, dass das Verbindungselement durch eine oder mehrere Abdeckungen teilweise oder vollständig verblendet wird.It is preferably provided that the connecting element is partially or completely veneered by one or more covers.
In weiterer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass das Verfahren des weiteren den Schritt des Verbindens der Haushaltsgeräte in deren rückwärtigen Bereich, vorzugsweise in deren oberen und/oder unteren und/oder mittleren rückwärtigen Bereich umfasst.In a further embodiment of the invention it is provided that the method further comprises the step of connecting the household appliances in the rear region, preferably in the upper and / or lower and / or middle rear region.
Denkbar ist es, dass das Verbinden durch eine Klammerverbindung erfolgt und/oder dass das Verbinden der Haushaltsgeräte in deren rückwärtigen Bereich nach dem Befestigen des Montageelementes und/oder nach dem Befestigen des Verbindungselementes erfolgt.It is conceivable that the connection is made by a clip connection and / or that the connection of the household appliances in the rear region after attaching the mounting element and / or after attaching the connecting element.
Das Verbinden kann durch Aufstecken, vorzugsweise durch werkzeugloses Aufstecken einer oder mehrerer Klammern auf die Oberseite und/oder Rückseite und/oder Unterseite beider Haushaltsgeräte oder an sonstiger geeigneter Position erfolgen.The connection can be made by attaching, preferably by attaching one or more clamps without tools on the top and / or back and / or bottom of both household appliances or other suitable position.
Eine besonders einfache Montage ergibt sich, wenn die wenigstens eine Klammer nicht durch Schrauben fixiert wird und/oder wenn die wenigstens eine Klammer ausschließlich durch Kraftschluss und/oder Formschluss die Haushaltsgeräte verbindet.A particularly simple assembly is obtained if the at least one clip is not fixed by screws and / or if the at least one clip connects the household appliances exclusively by frictional connection and / or positive locking.
Denkbar ist es somit, die Geräteverbindung hinten durch beispielsweise eine Blechklammer oder eine anders ausgeführte Klammer werkzeuglos zu erreichen.It is thus conceivable to reach the device connection behind by, for example, a sheet metal clamp or a differently executed clamp without tools.
Denkbar ist es somit, den Montagevorgang dahingehend durchzuführen, dass zunächst das Montageelement aufgebracht wird, dass anschließend unten frontseitig eine Tiefenausrichtung bzw. Verbindung der Geräte durch das Verbindungselement vorgenommen wird und dass dann die Geräteverbindung auf der Rückseite erfolgt, in dem durch Klammerverbindungen, vorzugsweise oben und/oder unten eine Verbindung der Geräte miteinander vorgenommen wird.It is thus conceivable to carry out the assembly process to the effect that first the mounting member is applied, then below the front depth adjustment or connection of the devices is made by the connecting element and that then the device connection takes place on the back, in which by clamp connections, preferably above and / or below a connection of the devices is made together.
Die Erfindung betrifft des weiteren eine Side-by-Side Haushaltsgerätekombination, insbesondere eine Side-by-Side Kühl- und/oder Gefriergerätekombination, die wenigstens zwei Haushalts bzw. Kühl- und/oder Gefriergeräte umfaßt, wobei diese Side-by-Side Haushaltsgerätekombination gemäß einem Verfahren nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 12 montiert ist.The invention further relates to a side-by-side home appliance combination, in particular a side-by-side refrigerator and / or freezer combination comprising at least two household or cooling and / or freezing appliances, said side-by-side household appliance combination according to A method according to any one of claims 1 to 12 is mounted.
Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft des weiteren eine Side-by-Side Haushaltsgerätekombination, insbesondere Side-by-Side Kühl- und/oder Gefriergerätekombination, die wenigstens zwei Haushaltsgeräte vorzugsweise Kühl- und/oder Gefriergeräte umfaßt, wobei wenigstens ein Montageelement vorgesehen ist und wobei die Haushaltsgeräte mittels des Montageelementes an ihren Oberseiten derart verbunden sind, dass an der Befestigungsposition des Montageelementes eine Relativbewegung der beiden Haushaltsgeräte in Tiefenrichtung sowie auch in Höhenrichtung verhindert ist.The present invention further relates to a side-by-side home appliance combination, in particular side-by-side refrigerator and / or freezer combination comprising at least two household appliances preferably refrigerators and / or freezers, wherein at least one mounting member is provided and wherein the household appliances are connected by means of the mounting element on their upper sides such that at the mounting position of the mounting element, a relative movement of the two household appliances in the depth direction and in the height direction is prevented.
Dabei ist vorzugsweise vorgesehen, dass das Montageelement an der zum Nutzer der Side-by-Side Haushaltsgerätekombination gewandten Frontseite der Oberseite der Haushaltsgeräte befestigt, vorzugsweise verschraubt ist.It is preferably provided that the mounting element attached to the user of the side-by-side home appliance appliance front side facing the top of the household appliances, preferably screwed.
Bei dem Montageelement kann es sich um eine Platte handeln, vorzugsweise um eine Stahlplatte oder eine kunststoffummantelte bzw. kunststoffumspritzte Stahlplatte.The mounting element can be a plate, preferably a steel plate or a plastic-coated or plastic-coated steel plate.
In weiterer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass die Kombination wenigstens ein Verbindungselement umfaßt, wobei die Haushaltsgeräte vorzugsweise an ihrer Frontseite, vorzugsweise im unteren Bereich ihrer Frontseite durch das Verbindungselement miteinander verbunden sind, wobei das Verbindungselement derart ausgebildet und befestigt ist, dass die Haushaltsgeräte an der Befestigungsposition des Verbindungselementes in Tiefenrichtung relativ zueinander fixiert sind. In weiterer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist wenigstens eine Klammer vorgesehen, wobei die Klammer(n) die Haushaltsgeräte in deren rückwärtigen Bereich vorzugsweise durch Formschluss und/oder durch Kraftschluss zusammenhalten.In a further embodiment of the invention it is provided that the combination comprises at least one connecting element, wherein the household appliances are preferably connected to each other at its front side, preferably in the lower region of its front side by the connecting element, wherein the connecting element is designed and fixed such that the household appliances the fixing position of the connecting element in the depth direction are fixed relative to each other. In a further embodiment of the invention, at least one clip is provided, wherein the clip (s) hold the household appliances in the rear region, preferably by positive engagement and / or adhesion.
Die Erfindung betrifft schließlich einen Stellfuß eines Haushaltsgerätes, vorzugsweise einer Side-by-Side Haushaltsgerätekombination, insbesondere einer Side-by-Side Haushaltsgerätekombination gemäß einem der Ansprüche 13 bis 16, wobei der Stellfuß an seiner zum Boden gerichteten Seite mit einer Kappe, vorzugsweise mit einer Kunststoffkappe versehen ist, die den Vorteil hat, dass ein Verschieben bzw. Verrutschen des Gerätes zum Zwecke der Anordnung und Positionierung vereinfacht ist. Vorzugsweise ist somit vorgesehen, dass die Kappe derart ausgestaltete ist, das ein Verschieben des Geräts leichter möglich ist als ohne die Kappe.Finally, the invention relates to a adjustable foot of a household appliance, preferably a side-by-side household appliance combination, in particular a side-by-side household appliance combination according to one of claims 13 to 16, wherein the adjustable foot on its side facing the ground with a cap, preferably with a Plastic cap is provided, which has the advantage that a sliding or slipping of the device for the purpose of arrangement and positioning is simplified. Preferably, it is thus provided that the cap is designed in such a way that it is easier to displace the device than without the cap.
Außerdem wirkt die Kappe als Schutzkappe, um eventuelle Beschädigungen am Fußboden zu vermeiden.In addition, the cap acts as a protective cap to prevent any damage to the floor.
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- eine perspektivische Ansicht auf den frontseitigen oberen Bereich einer Side-by-Side Haushaltsgerätekombination mit Montageelement,
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- eine perspektivische Ansicht des oberen Bereiches der Side-by-Side Haushaltsgerätekombination gemäß
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- eine perspektivische Ansicht auf den unteren Bereich der Side-by-Side Haushaltsgerätekombination mit frontseitig angeordnetem Verbindungselement,
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- eine perspektivische Ansicht der Side-by-Side Haushaltsgerätekombination mit vergrößert dargestelltem Verbindungselement sowie eine Ansicht einer Abdeckung,
- Figur 5,8:
- perspektivische Ansichten des rückseitigen unteren Bereiches der Side-by-Side Haushaltsgerätekombination mit aufgesteckter Klammer,
- Figur 6,7:
- perspektivische Ansicht des rückseitigen Deckenbereiches bzw. oberen Bereiches der Side-by-Side Haushaltsgerätekombination mit aufgesteckter Klammer sowie Ansicht dieses Bereiches von hinten,
- Figur 9:
- eine perspektivische Ansicht auf den frontseitigen oberen Bereich der Side-by-Side Haushaltsgerätekombination mit montierten Abdeckungen,
- Figur 10:
- eine Frontansicht auf die Side-by-Side Haushaltsgerätekombination im fertig montierten Zustand und
- Figur 11:
- zwei perspektivische Darstellungen von Stellfüßen gemäß dem Stand der Technik (linke Darstellung) und gemäß der vorliegenden Erfindung, (rechte Darstellung).
- FIG. 1:
- a perspective view of the front upper portion of a side-by-side home appliance combination with mounting element,
- FIG. 2:
- a perspective view of the upper portion of the side-by-side home appliance combination according to
FIG. 1 with enlarged illustrated mounting element, - FIG. 3:
- a perspective view of the lower portion of the side-by-side home appliance combination with front-mounted connector,
- FIG. 4:
- 3 is a perspective view of the side-by-side household appliance combination with enlarged connection element and a view of a cover,
- Figure 5,8:
- perspective views of the rear lower portion of the side-by-side home appliance combination with attached clip,
- Figure 6,7:
- perspective view of the rear ceiling area or upper area of the side-by-side household appliance combination with attached clip and view of this area from behind,
- FIG. 9:
- a perspective view of the front upper area of the side-by-side household appliance combination with mounted covers,
- FIG. 10:
- a front view of the side-by-side home appliance combination in the assembled state and
- FIG. 11:
- two perspective views of adjustable feet according to the prior art (left illustration) and according to the present invention, (right representation).
An dieser Stelle sei darauf hingewiesen, dass die vorliegende Erfindung selbstverständlich nicht auf genau zwei nebeneinander angeordnete Geräte beschränkt ist, sondern auch eine Anordnung von mehr als zwei solcher Geräte umfasst.It should be noted that the present invention is of course not limited to exactly two juxtaposed devices, but also includes an arrangement of more than two such devices.
Zum Zwecke der Höhen- und Tiefenausrichtung der beiden nebeneinander angeordneten Geräte 110, 120 werden diese zunächst vorsichtig gegeneinander geschoben, grob vorpositioniert und dann von oben das Montageelement 10 eingebracht und nacheinander an beiden Geräten 110, 120 verschraubt.For the purpose of height and depth alignment of the two juxtaposed
Bei dem Montageelement 10 handelt es sich bei dem vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiel um eine kunststoffumspritzte Stahlplatte, die mit Hilfe von vier Schrauben mit den oberen Abdeckungen bzw. den Deckseiten beider Geräte 110, 120 verschraubt wird. Der obere Keder wird gekürzt.The mounting
Wie dies aus
Selbstverständlich ist die vorliegende Erfindung nicht auf die Verwendung von zwei Schrauben pro Gerät 110, 120 beschränkt.Of course, the present invention is not limited to the use of two screws per device 110,120.
Wie dies weiter aus
Dieser Vorsprung 10' greift bei montierter Montageplatte in den Spalt zwischen den beiden Geräten 110, 120 und dient somit gleichzeitig als Distanzelement, das einen vorbestimmten Abstand zwischen den beiden Geräten 110, 120 sicherstellt und welches auch vor gegenseitiger Beschädigung der Geräte bei der Montage schützt.This projection 10 'engages mounted mounting plate in the gap between the two
Durch den Einsatz des Montageelementes 10 ist eine Geräteerstausrichtung nicht notwendig, da ein Anbringen aller Verbindungselement problemlos nach dem Befestigen des Montageelementes 10 möglich ist.By the use of the mounting
Mittels des Montageelementes 10, das als Deckenmontageplatte dient, richten sich die beiden Geräten 110, 120 in vertikaler Richtung, das heißt in der Höhe und auch in Tiefenrichtung zueinander gleichsam automatisch aus.By means of the mounting
In bevorzugter Ausgestaltung der Erfindung wird im Anschluß an die Montage des Montageelementes 10 die Verbindung der Vorderseite der Geräte 110, 120 vorgenommen und zwar vorzugsweise an deren unteren Bereich, das heißt in deren bodenseitigen Abschnitt.In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the connection of the front of the
Wie dies aus
Die Vorsprünge 10' der Montageplatte und 20' des Verbindungselementes gewährleisten auch den erforderlichen Abstand der Geräte zueinander, damit die notwendige Luftzirkulation stattfinden kann.The projections 10 'of the mounting plate and 20' of the connecting element also ensure the necessary distance between the devices to each other, so that the necessary air circulation can take place.
Die Geräte stehen in bevorzugter Ausgestaltung der Erfindung in vertikaler Richtung parallel zueinander, wodurch der erforderliche Abstand über die komplette Gerätehöhe gleichmäßig verläuft. Vorzugsweise ist also vorgesehen, dass die Geräte über ihre komplette Gerätehöhe voneinander beabstandet sind, wobei dieser Abstand vorzugsweise über die Gerätehöhe identisch ist.The devices are in a preferred embodiment of the invention in the vertical direction parallel to each other, whereby the required distance over the entire height of the device runs evenly. Preferably, therefore, it is provided that the devices are spaced apart from each other over their entire device height, this distance is preferably identical over the device height.
Im Anschluß an die frontseitige Tiefenausrichtung mittels des Verbindungselementes 20 erfolgt in dem hier dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel die Geräteverbindung hinten.Subsequent to the front-side depth alignment by means of the connecting
Dazu dienen in dem dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel Blechklammern, die im Bereich der Rückseite der Geräte werkzeuglos aufgesteckt werden.Serve in the illustrated embodiment, sheet metal clips that are attached without tools in the back of the devices.
Vor diesem oder nach diesem Schritt kann eine Verbindung rückseitig im oberen Bereich und vorzugsweise im Deckenbereich der Geräte 110, 120 vorgenommen werden. Dazu kann die Blechklammer 40 gemäß
Auch diese Blechklammer 40 kann einen Steg, einen Vorsprung 40' oder ein sonstiges Element aufweisen, das zwischen die beiden Geräte 110, 120 ragt und auch dort für eine bestimmte parallele Beabstandung der Geräte sorgt. Dieser Steg, Vorsprung oder dergleichen kann sich zwischen den Schenkeln der U-förmig ausgebildeten Klammer 40 vorzugsweise in dieselbe Richtung erstrecken wie die Schenkel selbst.Also, this
Diese Ausführungen gelten für die Klammer 30 und deren Vorsprung 30' entsprechend.These statements apply to the
Im Anschluß daran kann eine Ausrichtung der gesamten in
Anschließend können alle Abdeckungen aufgeclipst oder in anderer Weise befestigt werden, wobei in
Um ein Verrutschen bei der Montage der gesamten Side-by-Side Haushaltsgerätekombination zu erleichtern, kann nun vorgesehen sein, dass der Stellfuß 210 mit einer Kunststoffkappe oder mit einer sonstigen Kappe 212 versehen wird, die den eigentlichen schonenden Bodenkontakt herstellt und die so ausgeführt ist, dass sie leichter auf dem Untergrund gleitet als der Stellfuß 210 ohne eine solche Kappe.In order to facilitate slippage in the assembly of the entire side-by-side household appliance combination, it can now be provided that the
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