EP2702338B1 - Chilled goods container and refrigerator comprising a chilled goods container - Google Patents

Description

The invention relates to a refrigerated goods container for refrigerators, in particular domestic refrigerators, the refrigerated goods container having a base body, with a bottom surface and a first side boundary and a second side boundary, wherein the first side boundary is connected to the bottom surface and the second side boundary is removable from the body. Furthermore, the invention relates to a refrigerator with a refrigerated goods.

A refrigeration device is used for storage and cooling of refrigerated goods. As refrigerated good example, food, such as fruits and vegetables in question. For receiving the refrigerated goods refrigerated goods different geometry are provided, which can be arranged in an interior of a refrigerator. For fruit and vegetables are particularly refrigerated containers in the form of bowls that can fully absorb the fruits and vegetables.

WO2007 / 017329 A1 describes, for example, a refrigerated goods container with a removable front panel, wherein a tongue-and-groove connection between the front panel and a base body is arranged. US2297859 discloses a refrigerated goods according to the preamble of claim 1. In known fruit or vegetable bowls, various foods, such as salad or radish can be stored simultaneously. Mostly salad is wet or even wet, so that the shell can be dirty. In particular, if the shell has seams, moisture can be imaged at these seams and in the long run can give a dirty impression. Such seams arise, for example, in two-part containers, which have a base body and a front panel. The seams form a contact geometry that is particularly susceptible to dirt.

The invention has for its object to provide a refrigerated goods for refrigerators, especially domestic refrigerators, which has improved cleaning options.

A refrigeration appliance is understood in particular to mean a household refrigerating appliance, that is to say a refrigeration appliance that is used for household management in households or possibly also in the household Catering area is used, and in particular serves to store food and / or drinks in household quantities at certain temperatures, such as a refrigerator, a freezer, a fridge-freezer or a wine storage cabinet.

The object is achieved in a refrigerated goods for refrigerators according to claim 1. A latching connection simultaneously assumes two functions, namely the positioning of the second side boundary on the first side boundary and the fixing of the second side boundary on the first side boundary. In this way, the second page boundary can be held in a position that is predefined without the need for further aids. A locking connection can also be solved easily and quickly, so that the refrigerated goods can be easily cleaned.

Furthermore, a latching connection can also be arranged independently of the geometry of the chilled goods, since the latching connection can be arranged completely on an opposite side of the side boundaries of a cup-shaped body. Thus, the locking connection can be arranged completely on the side facing away from the refrigerated goods and not in the interior of the refrigerated goods. This enables improved cleaning possibilities of the entire refrigerated goods container, since the contents of the refrigerated goods container does not come into contact with the latching connection. Also, the locking connection can be arranged at any point of the refrigerated goods, so that moisture from the interior of the refrigerated goods can be kept away from the locking connection.

The base body has, for example, a rectangular or nearly rectangular bottom surface, which is fixedly connected to the first side boundary, for example with a rear side wall and two lateral side walls. The rear side wall can form a longitudinal side of the main body while the two lateral side walls can form a transverse side of the main body. The removable front side wall or second side boundary may be formed as a longitudinal side of the main body. The first page boundary and second page boundary may be off be made of different materials that differ, for example, in their color, transparency, material thickness and / or material flexibility. Thus, for example, it may be advantageous if the second side boundary has a softer material that has a higher flexibility so that the second side boundary can be moved over a latching connection during assembly in order to return to its original geometry after assembly. A transparent or semitransparent second side boundary can also be advantageous since it is thus possible to visually recognize the item to be cooled by the second side wall, or at least to be able to visually determine that items to be cooled are located in the item to be refrigerated. This simplifies the handling of the refrigerated goods container, since the refrigerated goods container does not have to be moved within the refrigerator in order to determine whether the refrigerated goods for refrigerated goods is still available.

The refrigerated goods container may be made of plastic and be, for example, an injection-molded part. In this case, a cost-effective production process can be provided. This is possible, for example, if the refrigerated goods containers are produced as a plastic part, for example made of polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP) or polyvinyl chloride (PVC), wherein the first side boundary and the second side boundary can have different materials.

Advantageously, it can be provided that the latching connection has a latching means which is arranged on the first side boundary.

It can be provided that the latching means is provided on the first side boundary on the outside of the refrigerated goods container. Thus, the locking means can be arranged on the first side boundary, so that the locking means can be operated without requiring above or below the bottom surface space required for mounting or dismounting the second side boundary.

It can also be provided that a plurality of latching means is used, for example, two latching means on a refrigerated goods container seen laterally from the front right and left. It can be arranged symmetrically locking means, so that the refrigerated goods container has two latching means on two opposite side boundaries. In this way it can be ensured that the refrigerated goods container has a mechanical stability, even if the refrigerated goods container is moved within the refrigerator. This may for example be the case when the container is pulled as a drawer, with or without the drawer on the front of the refrigerated goods.

Advantageously, it can be provided that the locking means is a push button.

It can be provided that the latching connection can be released with a pressure effect and then reconnected. For example, the push button can be mounted on the first side boundary. This push button can have any geometry, for example circular or rectangular. The push button can then cooperate with an opening which is arranged on the second side boundary. Thus, the second side boundary has a corresponding latching possibility.

Advantageously, it can be provided that the locking means is a tab. Advantageously, it is provided that the latching means is arranged in a lower region of the first side boundary.

The first page boundary has a vertical height that matches, for example, a vertical height of the second page boundary. As the lower area of the first side boundary, a vertical height can be considered which, measured from the bottom surface of the refrigerated goods container, is approximately the lower third of the total height in FIG vertical direction of the first page boundary. Thus, the locking means can be arranged in the lower third of the first side boundary. This has an advantageous effect on the mechanical stability of the refrigerated goods container, which should be particularly stable if it has stored refrigerated goods inside and is moved at the same time.

Preferably, it can be provided that the first side boundary has a positioning means which is suitable for positioning the second side boundary at the first side boundary.

In this way, not only the locking device is left to the positioning. The positioning means can be advantageously used if the second side boundary is approximated to the first side boundary before the latching connection can act. Thus, first with the positioning means, the second side boundary can be roughly positioned with the first side boundary and then carried out a finer positioning, which is provided by the locking means. In this way, the engagement in the locking means can be done easily without the position of the second side boundary needs to be corrected, since the snap can easily be done. Thus, a quick removal and attachment of the second side boundary is possible. The positioning means may for example be hook-shaped and arranged on the first side boundary.

Preferably, it is provided that the first side boundary has a guide means which is adapted to guide the second side boundary at the first side boundary.

In this way, the second side boundary can be guided to its latching position. This allows safe handling of the second side boundary to easily allow snapping. A guide means may be formed for example as a rail or rib.

It can also be provided that the first side boundary has a stabilization geometry.

A stabilization geometry can mechanically stabilize the first side boundary. This is advantageous when the second page boundary at the first Side boundary is arranged and possibly caused by the latching of the second side boundary on the first side boundary a jerking movement by the latching. A stabilization geometry can be provided, for example, in the form of mutually parallel horizontal and / or vertical ribs or elevations and depressions.

It can advantageously be provided that the refrigerated goods container has a capacity of at least four liters.

Advantageously, the first side boundary in a front lower area comprises a recess in which the tab is arranged. As a result, the tab can be formed elastically and avoid external force effects by a movement in the recess.

Advantageously, the tab comprises a first portion which is arranged in the recess, and a second portion which is designed in the form of a latching plate. As a result, the second side boundary can be locked particularly easily and securely with the tab.

Advantageously, the tab extends parallel to the first side boundary in the first recess and at least the second portion is spaced from the recess. As a result, the second side boundary can be easily locked by pushing it with the tab.

Advantageously, the second side boundary has an opening for receiving the detent plate. This ensures on the one hand a secure hold of the second side boundary to the first side boundary in an assembled state and on the other hand a simple release of the latch without tools by pressing the locking plate of the tab.

Such refrigerated goods can be used in many ways. For example, voluminous salad can be stored well in the refrigerated goods container without having to press it. This improves the storage quality of the chilled goods, as enough space is provided for larger food.

Furthermore, the object of the invention is achieved by a refrigeration device, in particular a household refrigerator, with the refrigerated goods according to the invention.

The refrigerator is for example a refrigerator. The refrigerated goods container according to the invention is suitable for receiving refrigerated goods of different geometry. The refrigerated goods can be used here as a drawer in the refrigerator of the refrigerator.

The object of the invention and its developments are described below with reference to drawings. The same or similar parts have the same reference numerals in the figures shown.

Fig. 1

eine schematische perspektivische Darstellung eines ersten Ausführungsbeispiels eines Kühlgutbehälters in einem Verwendungszustand, wobei der Kühlgutbehälter eine Druck-Rastverbindung aufweist;

Fig. 2

eine schematische perspektivische Darstellung des ersten Ausführungsbeispiels eines Kühlgutbehälters, wobei die zweite Seitenbegrenzung demontiert ist;

Fig. 3

eine schematische perspektivische Darstellung eines zweiten Ausführungsbeispiels eines Kühlgutbehälters die nicht Teil der Erfindung ist, in einem Verwendungszustand, wobei der Kühlgutbehälter eine Dreh-Rastverbindung aufweist;

Fig. 4

eine schematische perspektivische Darstellung des zweiten Ausführungsbeispiels eines Kühlgutbehälters, wobei die zweite Seitenbegrenzung demontiert ist;

Fig. 5

eine schematische perspektivische Darstellung eines dritten Ausführungsbeispiels eines Kühlgutbehälters in einem Verwendungszustand, wobei der Kühlgutbehälter eine Lasche aufweist;

Fig. 6

eine vergrößerte Ansicht des dritten Ausführungsbeispiels eines Kühlgutbehälters im Bereich einer Lasche in einem Verwendungszustand;

Fig. 7

eine schematische perspektivische Darstellung des dritten Ausführungsbeispiels eines Kühlgutbehälters, wobei die zweite Seitenbegrenzung demontiert ist;

Fig. 8

eine schematische perspektivische Vorderansicht des dritten Ausführungsbeispiels eines Kühlgutbehälters, wobei die zweite Seitenbegrenzung demontiert ist;

Fig. 9

eine schematische perspektivische Darstellung des dritten Ausführungsbeispiels eines Kühlgutbehälters mit einer Modifikation der Lasche, wobei die zweite Seitenbegrenzung demontiert ist.

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Fig. 1

a schematic perspective view of a first embodiment of a refrigerated goods in a use state, wherein the refrigerated goods container has a pressure-locking connection;

Fig. 2

a schematic perspective view of the first embodiment of a refrigerated goods, wherein the second side boundary is dismantled;

Fig. 3

a schematic perspective view of a second embodiment of a refrigerated goods container which is not part of the invention, in a use state, wherein the refrigerated goods container has a rotary-latching connection;

Fig. 4

a schematic perspective view of the second embodiment of a refrigerated goods, wherein the second side boundary is dismantled;

Fig. 5

a schematic perspective view of a third embodiment of a refrigerated goods in a use state, wherein the refrigerated goods has a tab;

Fig. 6

an enlarged view of the third embodiment of a refrigerated goods in the region of a tab in a use state;

Fig. 7

a schematic perspective view of the third embodiment of a refrigerated goods, wherein the second side boundary is dismantled;

Fig. 8

a schematic front perspective view of the third embodiment of a refrigerated goods, wherein the second side boundary is dismantled;

Fig. 9

a schematic perspective view of the third embodiment of a refrigerated goods with a modification of the tab, wherein the second side boundary is dismantled.

Fig. 1 shows a schematic representation of a first embodiment of a refrigerated goods container 10 in a perspective view. The refrigerated goods container 10 has a main body 11, wherein the main body 11 has a bottom surface 12, a first side boundary 13 and a second side boundary 14. Here, the first side boundary 13 is connected to the bottom surface 12. The second side boundary 14 is removable from the main body 11. The main body thus has a bottom surface 12, three first side boundaries 13 and a removable second side boundary 14. The three first side boundaries 13 are connected to each other and to the bottom surface 12, respectively, and together with the second side boundary 14 form a shell which is open at the top.

It is provided that the second side boundary 14 is connected in a mounted state via a latching connection 15 with the first side boundary 13. The latching connection 15 has a latching means 16, which is designed as a push button. The refrigerated goods container 10 has two push buttons, which are each arranged on the first side boundary 13, as in the disassembled state in Fig. 2 is shown.

The refrigerated goods container 10 forms with the side boundaries 13, 14 and the bottom surface 12 a shell, wherein the second side boundary 14 forms a shell front. If the shell front is mounted on the shell, you can by pressing the buttons cause disengagement of the shell front and solve by a rotational movement, the shell front out of the catch. Thus, the shell front is no longer mechanically connected to the shell and can be removed upwards, as in Fig. 2 is shown.

In Fig. 2 For example, the refrigerated goods container 10 has two pushbuttons, which are respectively arranged on the first side walls 13 in the lower region, in each case on the right and left. To unlock the push button is pressed in each case so that it can be solved from an opening 17 of the first side boundary 13. The shell area as well as the shell front can be easily cleaned separately from each other. Here, the push button or actuator button is placed plugged in the shell body so that it can not fall out.

Fig. 3 shows a schematic perspective view of a second embodiment of a refrigerated goods container 10 which is not part of the invention, in a use state, wherein in the refrigerated goods 10, the locking means 16 is formed as a rotary locking means and thus provides a rotational locking connection.

Fig. 4 shows a schematic perspective view of the second embodiment of the refrigerated goods, wherein the second side boundary 14 is dismantled. For this purpose, the rotary locking connection 15 was released by a rotational movement of the latching means 16.

In the second embodiment of the Fig. 3 and 4 a rotary movement is used for locking. Here, two latched knobs in the lower region of the Kühgutbehälters 10 are each arranged on the first side boundary 13, right and left with respect to the shell front, which is formed by the second side boundary 14. The two turning heads are arranged on the outside of the shell. It is envisaged that the knobs are rotated with mounted shell front 14 to the outside. Thus, the shell front 14 can not be removed from the shell. If the shell front 14 are removed from the shell, the knobs are turned inwards to release the existing connection. The turning of the buttons can be done by a screwdriver or a coin. Even with the button position "open", the buttons can not fall out of the shell. Each actuator button is inserted in the shell body and is secured against falling out. The shell front 14 can then be removed upwards. The shell front 14 and the shell body can now each be cleaned.

The refrigerated goods container 10, which can be used for example as vegetable peel and in Fig. 1 to 4 are each shown a positioning means 18 in the form of a Hook on the top of the first page boundary 13. The positioning or hooks 18 are arranged on two first side boundaries 13 and each have in the direction of the second side boundary 14, here a front side of the refrigerated goods container 10 to engage in the upper region of the second side boundary 14 and in this way the second side boundary 14 at the first Side boundary 13 to position.

The mounting of the shell front 14 on the shell is done in reverse order. The shell front 14 is guided from top to bottom on the shell, so that in the upper region, the hook 18 of the shell is guided into the shell front 14 and the shell front 14 is guided in the shell at the bottom. Thereafter, the knobs are turned outwards with a coin to a stop. The shell front 14 is now firmly mounted on the shell body.

The refrigerated goods container of Fig. 1 to 4 additionally has guide means 19, which extend in the vertical direction and are formed in the form of an edge on each of the first side boundary 13. The guide means 19 are adapted to guide the second side boundary 14 in its final mounting position during assembly of the second side boundary 14 at the first side boundary 13.

The refrigerated goods 10 of the Fig. 1 to 4 has in each case at the two first side boundaries 13 a stabilization geometry 20, which are formed in the edge region in the form of vertical ribs. Furthermore, the bottom surface 12 of the refrigerated goods container 10 has a bottom geometry 21 which is designed such that no liquid can accumulate below the stored refrigerated goods in the interior of the refrigerated goods container. By a rib-shaped bottom geometry 21, for example, condensate or liquid that emerges from the food can be collected in wells without the food continue to come into contact with this liquid.

In the Fig. 1 to 4 For example, the second side wall 14 has a handle 22 formed as a handle bar along the entire horizontal extent of the second side wall. Below the handle 22, a labeling field 23 is arranged that allows individual labeling of the refrigerated goods container 10, for example, to describe the Contents of the refrigerated goods container 10. In the labeling field 23 and ventilation openings 24 may be arranged.

Fig. 5 shows a schematic representation of a third embodiment of a refrigerated goods container 10 in a perspective view. The refrigerated goods container 10 has a base body 11. The main body 11 has a bottom surface 12, at least a first side boundary 13 and a second side boundary 14. Here, the main body 11 has a bottom surface 12, three first side boundaries 13 and a removable second side boundary 14. The three first side boundaries 13 are fixedly connected to the bottom surface 12 and may be integrally formed therewith. The three first side boundaries 13 are also connected together and together with the second side boundary 14 form a shell that is open at the top. The refrigerated goods container 10 forms with the side boundaries 13, 14 and the bottom surface 12 a shell, wherein the second side boundary 14 forms a shell front.

It is provided that the second side boundary 14 is connected in a mounted on the first side boundary 13 state via a latching connection 15 with the first side boundary 13. The latching connection 15 has at least one latching means 16, which is a tab. The refrigerated goods container 10 has in this embodiment, two tabs 16, which are each arranged on the first side boundary 13. The tab 16 may be formed integrally with the first side boundary 13, such as by injection molding.

Fig. 6 shows an enlarged section in the region of the side boundaries 13, 14 and the tab 16 in a state in which the second side boundary 14 is mounted on the first side boundary 13. As shown in Fig. 16, the tab 16 is in a front lower portion 25 of the first side boundary 13 is arranged. In particular, the tab 16 extends parallel to the first side boundary 13.

Fig. 7 shows an enlarged section in the region of the first side boundary 13 and the tab 16 in a state in which the second side boundary 14 is not mounted on the first side boundary 13. As in Fig. 7 is shown, the first side boundary 13 in the front lower portion 25 includes a recess 26 which is rectangular in shape. In the recess 26, the tab 16 is arranged such that the tab 16 extends from a rear end 27 of the recess 26 to the front. The direction forward is a direction that corresponds to a direction to the second side boundary 14 in an assembled state. The tab 16 includes a first portion 28 having a first end 29 disposed in the recess 26 at the rear end 27 and a second end 30. The first portion 28 tapers in a forward direction from the first end 29 the second end 30.

Fig. 8 shows an enlarged front view in the region of the first side boundary 13 and the tab 16 in a state in which the second side boundary 14 is not mounted on the first side boundary 13. In particular, the first portion 28 is connected only to the first end 29 with the first side boundary 13 in the region of the rear end 27 of the recess 26, while the first portion 28 extends in parallel to the first side boundary 13 in the region of the recess 26 and from the first side boundary 13 is spaced. At the second end 30, a second section 31 connects, which is in the form of a rectangular detent plate 32. The first portion 28 and the second portion 31 are integrally formed. The second portion 31 is also spaced from the first side boundary 13, as in FIG Fig. 8 can be seen.

Fig. 9 an enlarged section in the region of the first side boundary 13 and a modified tab 16 in a state in which the second side boundary 14 is not mounted on the first side boundary 13. As in Fig. 9 is shown, the first side boundary 13 in the front lower portion 25 also includes a recess 26 which is rectangular in shape. In the recess 26, the tab 16 is arranged such that the tab 16 extends from a front end 32 of the recess 26 to the rear. The direction to the back is a direction that is one direction from the second side boundary 14 away in an assembled state. The tab 16 also includes a first portion 28 having a first end 29 disposed in the recess 26 at the front end 27 and a second end 30. The first portion 28 tapers in a forward direction from the first end 29 to the second end 30. At the second end 30 is also followed by a second section 31, which is in the form of a rectangular detent plate 32. The first portion 28 and the second portion 31 are integrally formed. The second portion 31 is also spaced from the first side boundary 13. The tab 16 is designed to be elastic overall, so that it can move from the outside to the recess 26 upon application of force and returns to its initial position when the force is removed.

Now under return to Fig. 6 , has the second side boundary 14 in a rear lower portion 33, a recess or opening 34, the size of the size of the locking plate 32 is adjusted. The opening 34 is adapted to exclude the Rastplatt 32 in an assembled state.

For mounting the second side boundary 14 on the first side boundary 13, the second side boundary 14 is pushed from the front onto the first side boundary 13. Here, the rear lower portion 33 of the second side boundary 14 first pushes once the Council plate 32 and the second end 30 of the first portion 28 of the tab 16 inwardly toward the recess 26. Will the second side boundary 14 further from the front to the first side boundary 13th pushed, overlap the opening 34 and the detent plate 32. The detent plate 32 can then move due to the elastichen training of the tab 16 in the opening 34 and closes flush with this. Thus, the second side boundary 14 is locked by means of the opening 34 with the tab 16 and the second side boundary 14 is mounted on the first side boundary 13. In other words, the shell front is mounted on the shell.

If the second side boundary 14 is mounted on the first side boundary 13, it is possible by pressing the detent plate 32 to disengage the second side boundary 14 and to release it from the catch by pulling the second side boundary 14. Thus, the second side boundary 14 is no longer mechanically connected to the first side boundary 13 and may be removed as shown in FIG Fig. 2 is shown.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

10

refrigerated goods

11

body

12

floor area

13

first page boundary

14

second page boundary

15

locking connection

16

latching means

17

opening

18

positioning

19

guide means

20

stabilization geometry

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bottom geometry

22

Handle

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labeling field

24

vents

25

Front lower area

26

deepening

27

Rear end

28

first section

29

First end

30

Second end

31

second part

32

detent plate

33

Rear lower area

34

opening

Claims (12)

1. Chilled goods container (10) for a refrigeration appliance, in particular a household refrigeration appliance, having a base body (11), wherein the base body (11) comprises a bottom surface (12), a first lateral boundary (13) and a second lateral boundary (14), wherein the first lateral boundary (13) is connected to the bottom surface (12) and the second lateral boundary (14) is able to be removed from the base body (11),
   wherein the second lateral boundary (14) is connected to the first lateral boundary (13) by way of a locking connection (15) in a mounted state, characterised in that the locking connection (15) has a locking means (16), which is a tab (16) disposed on the first lateral boundary (13), which tab (16) can interact with an opening (17) disposed on the second lateral boundary (14).
2. Chilled goods container according to claim 1, characterised in that the locking means (16) is a push button.
3. Chilled goods container according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the locking means (16) is disposed in a lower region of the first lateral boundary (13).
4. Chilled goods container according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterised in that the first lateral boundary (13) has a positioning means (18), which is suitable for positioning the second lateral boundary (14) on the first lateral boundary (13).
5. Chilled goods container according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the first lateral boundary (13) has a guide means (19), which is suitable for guiding the second lateral boundary (14) on the first lateral boundary (13).
6. Chilled goods container according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the first lateral boundary (13) has a stabilising geometry (20).
7. Chilled goods container according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the chilled goods container (10) has a capacity of at least four litres.
8. Chilled goods container according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that in a front lower region (25) the first lateral boundary (13) comprises a depression (26), in which the tab (16) is disposed.
9. Chilled goods container according to claim 8, characterised in that the tab (16) comprises a first segment (28) which is disposed in the depression (26) and a second segment (31) which is configured in the form of a locking plate (32).
10. Chilled goods container according to claim 9, characterised in that the tab (16) extends parallel to the first lateral boundary (13) in the first depression (26) and at least the second segment (31) is at a distance from the depression (26).
11. Chilled goods container according to claim 9 or 10, characterised in that the second lateral boundary (14) has an opening (34) to accommodate the locking plate (32).
12. Refrigeration appliance, in particular a household refrigeration appliance, having a chilled goods container according to one of claims 1 to 11.

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