EP2942587A1 - Refrigerator and/or freezer - Google Patents

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EP2942587A1
EP2942587A1 EP15166764.9A EP15166764A EP2942587A1 EP 2942587 A1 EP2942587 A1 EP 2942587A1 EP 15166764 A EP15166764 A EP 15166764A EP 2942587 A1 EP2942587 A1 EP 2942587A1
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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
    • F25D23/021—Sliding doors
    • 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
    • F25D23/026—Doors; Covers for open-top cabinets
    • 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
    • F25D23/08—Parts formed wholly or mainly of plastics materials
    • F25D23/082—Strips
    • F25D23/087—Sealing strips
    • 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
    • F25D2400/10—Refrigerator top-coolers

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  • the present invention relates to a refrigerator and / or freezer with at least one body and with at least one sliding cover for closing the upper side of the body, wherein the body has at least one region relative to which the sliding cover is slidably guided.
  • Refrigerators or freezers known from the prior art usually have a body whose upper region is formed by a cover frame, along which the sliding covers are guided during opening and closing.
  • This distance ensures that the sliding cover is not clamped by the cover frame in case of unfavorable tolerance pairing or if the chest is deformed.
  • a deformation of the chest for example, in the manufacturing process done by different expansion coefficients.
  • An entry or bulging of the chest can also be caused by exothermic reactions z. B. caused by the foam as well as in operation by the temperature difference of the cooled interior to the outside environment (bimetallic effect).
  • the gap between the sliding cover and the body brings with it the advantage that a pinching of the sliding cover is excluded.
  • the gap has the disadvantage that due to the gap even with closed sliding covers an opening to the cold interior results, whereby a heat input into the cooled interior takes place and the insulation of the sliding cover is interrupted to the cover frame of the chest carcass. Through the gap, an air exchange between the cooled interior and the outside environment take place, whereby heat and humidity is registered in the device. The introduction of humidity leads to a frost or ice formation in the cooled interior, which must be eliminated by a lot of effort manually or by means of a Abtaufunktion to ensure the energetically optimal, proper function of the device.
  • the present invention is therefore the object of developing a refrigerator and / or freezer of the type mentioned in that on the one hand the proper movement of the sliding cover and on the other hand, a reliable and permanent gap seal is guaranteed.
  • a refrigerator and / or freezer with the features of claim 1.
  • at least one spring-loaded gap compensation element is present, which is designed such that it automatically closes at least one gap between the sliding cover and said body region partially or completely.
  • This gap compensation element is thus designed such that it adapts flexibly to each gap situation or width by being automatically, i. without engagement by a user closes the gap between the extending in the direction of movement of the sliding cover longitudinal side of the sliding cover and the adjacent body or cover frame area.
  • the adjustment of the gap compensation element takes place in accordance with the gap profile over the cover movement, wherein the gap width is usually greater in the center of the chest, as in the edge regions.
  • the advantage of the present invention is, inter alia, that different gap dimensions along the movement distance of the sliding cover are reliably compensated by the gap compensation element and the opening is closed to the cooled interior process reliable against air exchange.
  • a cover frame of the body or a portion of this cover frame is guided in the said area, relative to the sliding cover is displaceable, is a cover frame of the body or a portion of this cover frame.
  • the cover frame can be arranged circumferentially or at least along the movement range of the sliding cover and form the upper end region of the body.
  • the chest has at least one upper and one lower sliding cover and that the gap compensation element is arranged on the lower sliding cover.
  • the gap compensation element is arranged on the lower sliding cover.
  • the gap compensation element can be arranged from the perspective of standing in front of the chest user only on the back, only on the front and also both front and rear. In principle, therefore, a gap compensation element is also possible at both lid levels.
  • the lower and / or upper sliding cover has at least one profile, preferably at least one hollow chamber profile, and that the gap compensation element is arranged at least partially on or in this profile.
  • the gap compensation element is flush at least on one side with the hollow chamber profile.
  • This seal begins, for example, at the rear lid level, extends over the gap compensation element, said hollow chamber profile to the front lid level.
  • the upper or the lower sliding cover has at least one sealing profile, such as a lamellar sealing profile and the lower or upper sliding cover at least one profile, preferably at least one hollow profile, wherein in at least one position of the sliding cover, preferably in the closed Position, the sealing profile of the upper sliding cover on the profile of the lower sliding cover (or vice versa) is applied.
  • sealing profile such as a lamellar sealing profile
  • the lower or upper sliding cover at least one profile, preferably at least one hollow profile
  • the body and in particular its cover frame at least one example, as a stage trained bearing surface for the upper sliding cover, at least one example formed as a step bearing surface for the lower sliding cover and at least one extending between the two stages or bearing surfaces area and that the gap compensation element is designed such that this at the said area between the steps or bearing surfaces is applied.
  • the gap compensation element is spring-loaded. So it is readily possible that this adapts to the variable in the direction of movement of the sliding cover gap and the gap largely or completely regardless of its width.
  • the gap compensation element has at least one housing and at least one sealing element, which performs the actual sealing of the gap.
  • this sealing member is resiliently received in the housing and can be moved in and out in different positions relative to the housing, depending on the size of the gap between the sliding cover and the adjacent region of the cover frame or the device body.
  • the gap compensation element has at least two housing halves, between which there is a spring which acts on the sealing element.
  • the gap compensation element is formed as a one-piece component and preferably as an injection molded part.
  • the gap compensation element can also be a multi-part component. Does the gap compensation element at least two housing halves, which communicate with each other and are movable relative to each other and preferably pivotable, a spring and the actual sealing element, There is the possibility of this sliderless and one-piece in the tool to manufacture by injection molding.
  • FIG. 1 shows by the reference numeral 10 a cover frame, which represents the upper end of the body of a refrigerator or freezer.
  • the chest has a Front, one back and two side walls on.
  • Figure shows a section of the cover in the front or in the area of the back of the chest.
  • the reference numeral 20 denotes an upper sliding cover, which rests on the Dechellace 12 of the cover 10 and is sealed there via a bellows sealing profile 22.
  • the reference numeral 14 denotes a further lower lid level of the cover 10, on which the lower sliding cover 30 rests.
  • the sliding cover can be designed for example as a glass sliding cover.
  • a hollow chamber profile is characterized in that on the upper side of the lower lid 30 z. B. is glued. In this hollow chamber profile is inserted therein a gap compensation element 40 with the sealing element 42nd
  • the sealing element 42 closes the gap between the area 16 or between the cover profile 10 and the profile 32 upwards, downwards and towards the area 16, so that an air exchange between the outside environment and the cooled interior or a heat input is correspondingly reduced. This applies to any entry of moisture accordingly.
  • the reference numeral 24 denotes a sealing element, for example a lamellar sealing profile, which is mounted on the upper sliding cover 20 and in the in FIG. 1 illustrated closed position sealingly on the upper side of the hollow profile 32 and the gap compensation element 40 is applied.
  • a sealing element for example a lamellar sealing profile
  • FIG. 1 shows the transition between the hollow section 32 and the gap compensation element 40 is flush, ie without steps, so that the sealing element 24 can fit well on the contour or top of the hollow section 32 and the gap compensation element 40.
  • FIG. 1 shows FIG. 1 the covers 20, 30 in their closed position. To open the chest they are displaced in the longitudinal direction L according to the double arrows, wherein the longitudinal edges K according to slide on the steps 14 and 12 along.
  • FIG. 2 shows the arrangement according to FIG. 1 However, without upper lid and illustrates once again the design and arrangement of the gap compensation element 40 and the sealing member 42 which is movable relative to the housing of the gap compensation element.
  • the reference numerals refer to FIG. 2 and the following figures on the same elements as in FIG. 1 ,
  • the sealing element or by the gap compensation element of the otherwise open area between the upper lid, the lower lid and the cover frame of the chest is closed.
  • the gap compensation element or its sealing element rests against the upper cover or its sealing element, at the region 16 between the steps and at the lower step 14 of the cover frame 10.
  • FIG. 3 shows a further perspective view of the lower lid and the cover frame and illustrates the arrangement of the closed gap by the gap compensation element.
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the gap compensation element 40 with the sealing element 42 arranged thereon. Like this FIG. 4 shows, the inserted into the hollow chamber profile 32 gap compensation element 40 flush with this. This also applies to the upper side of the sealing element 42. This has on its underside on a vertically downwardly projecting portion 42 ', which is involved in the sealing function and this assumes.
  • the sealing member 42 is spring-loaded to the cover frame 10 of the chest out, ie according to FIGS. 4 to 6 pressed to the left, so that it rests against the cover frame and closes the gap.
  • the extent to which the sealing element 42 is extended is determined by the gap between the sliding cover and the cover frame.
  • FIG. 7 shows a sectional view through the arrangement according to FIG. 5 and illustrates that the gap compensation element 40 consists of a housing 41, the sealing element 42 and a spring element 44.
  • the spring element 44 presses the sealing element 42 according to FIG. 7 to the left and thus to the cover frame of the chest.
  • the housing 41 is inserted into the end region of the hollow profile 32 and is held therein, for example, by positive engagement and frictional connection.
  • FIG. 8 shows a further perspective view of the gap compensation element and illustrates that the housing 41 has a tapered portion 41 a, which is dimensioned so that it can be inserted into the open end portion of the hollow profile 32.
  • FIG. 8 shows the gap compensation element 40 in its mounting position.
  • FIG. 9 results in the state of the gap compensation element 40 after injection molding.
  • the housing 41 consists of two housing halves 48, 49 which are pivotally connected to one another via one or more film hinges or other hinges.
  • the housing has a connecting piece 47 on which the spring 44 is arranged and on which the two housing elements 48, 49 are pivotally arranged by means of film hinges or the like.
  • the gap compensation element 40 can thus be made without a slider and in one piece in the tool.
  • the reference numerals 48 'and 49' indicate on the one hand a projection and on the other hand a recess which can receive the projection in a form-fitting manner and serves to fix the two housing halves 48 and 49 together.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung umfasst eine Kühl- und/oder Gefriertruhe mit wenigstens einem Korpus und mit wenigstens einem Schiebedeckel (20,30) zum Verschließen der oberen Seite des Korpus, wobei der Korpus wenigstens einen Bereich (16) aufweist, relativ zu dem der Schiebedeckel verschieblich geführt ist, wobei zumindest ein federbelastetes Spaltausgleichselement (40) vorgesehen ist, das derart ausgebildet ist, dass es wenigstens einen Spalt zwischen dem Schiebedeckel und dem genannten Bereich des Korpus selbsttätig vollständig oder teilweise schließt.The present invention comprises a refrigerator and / or chest freezer with at least one body and at least one sliding cover (20,30) for closing the upper side of the body, the body having at least one portion (16) displaceable relative to the sliding lid is guided, wherein at least one spring-loaded gap compensation element (40) is provided, which is designed such that it automatically closes at least one gap between the sliding cover and the said region of the body completely or partially.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Kühl- und/oder Gefriertruhe mit wenigstens einem Korpus und mit wenigstens einem Schiebedeckel zum Verschließen der oberen Seite des Korpus, wobei der Korpus wenigstens einen Bereich aufweist, relativ zu dem der Schiebedeckel verschieblich geführt ist.The present invention relates to a refrigerator and / or freezer with at least one body and with at least one sliding cover for closing the upper side of the body, wherein the body has at least one region relative to which the sliding cover is slidably guided.

Aus dem Stand der Technik bekannte Kühl- bzw. Gefriertruhen weisen üblicherweise einen Korpus auf, dessen oberer Bereich durch einen Abdeckrahmen gebildet wird, entlang dessen die Schiebedeckel beim Öffnen und Schließen geführt werden.Refrigerators or freezers known from the prior art usually have a body whose upper region is formed by a cover frame, along which the sliding covers are guided during opening and closing.

Da die Führung der Schiebedeckel nur unter hohem konstruktiven Aufwand spaltfrei relativ zu dem genannten Abdeckrahmen erfolgen kann, wird üblicherweise bewusst auf eine aufwendige Führung verzichtet und ein Spaltabstand zwischen dem Schiebedeckel und dem Abdeckrahmen akzeptiert.Since the leadership of the sliding cover can be done gap-free relative to said cover frame only with high design effort, is usually deliberately dispensed with a complex guide and a gap distance between the sliding cover and the cover accepted.

Durch diesen Abstand ist sichergestellt, dass der Schiebedeckel bei ungünstiger Toleranzpaarung oder bei einem Verformen der Truhe nicht vom Abdeckrahmen eingeklemmt wird. Ein Verformen der Truhe kann beispielsweise beim Herstellprozess durch unterschiedliche Ausdehnungskoefizienten erfolgen. Ein Ein- bzw. Ausbauchen der Truhe kann auch durch exotherme Reaktionen z. B. vom Schaum wie auch im Betrieb durch die Temperaturdifferenz von dem gekühlten Innenraum zur Außenumgebung (Bimetalleffekt) hervorgerufen sein.This distance ensures that the sliding cover is not clamped by the cover frame in case of unfavorable tolerance pairing or if the chest is deformed. A deformation of the chest, for example, in the manufacturing process done by different expansion coefficients. An entry or bulging of the chest can also be caused by exothermic reactions z. B. caused by the foam as well as in operation by the temperature difference of the cooled interior to the outside environment (bimetallic effect).

Der Spalt zwischen dem Schiebedeckel und dem Korpus bringt zwar den Vorteil mit sich, dass ein Einklemmen des Schiebedeckels ausgeschlossen ist. Jedoch weist der Spalt den Nachteil auf, dass sich aufgrund des Spaltes auch bei geschlossenen Schiebedeckeln eine Öffnung zum kalten Innenraum hin ergibt, wodurch ein Wärmeeintrag in den gekühlten Innenraum erfolgt und die Isolation der Schiebedeckel zum Abdeckrahmen des Truhenkorpus hin unterbrochen wird. Durch den Spalt kann auch eine Luftaustausch zwischen dem gekühlten Innenraum und der Außenumgebung stattfinden, wodurch Wärme und Luftfeuchtigkeit in das Gerät eingetragen wird. Das Eintragen von Luftfeuchtigkeit führt zu einer Reif- bzw. Eisbildung in dem gekühlten Innenraum, die durch einen hohen Aufwand manuell oder mittels einer Abtaufunktion beseitigt werden muss, um die energetisch optimale, einwandfreie Funktion des Gerätes zu gewährleisten.Although the gap between the sliding cover and the body brings with it the advantage that a pinching of the sliding cover is excluded. However, the gap has the disadvantage that due to the gap even with closed sliding covers an opening to the cold interior results, whereby a heat input into the cooled interior takes place and the insulation of the sliding cover is interrupted to the cover frame of the chest carcass. Through the gap, an air exchange between the cooled interior and the outside environment take place, whereby heat and humidity is registered in the device. The introduction of humidity leads to a frost or ice formation in the cooled interior, which must be eliminated by a lot of effort manually or by means of a Abtaufunktion to ensure the energetically optimal, proper function of the device.

Um einerseits eine zuverlässige Bewegbarkeit der Schiebedeckel zu gewährleisten und andererseits den genannten, nachteiligen Eintritt von Wärme in den gekühlten Innenraum möglichst zu verhindern, ist es aus dem Stand der Technik bekannt, den Spalt mittels weicher Gummilippen oder Bürstenleisten abzudichten. Ein Nachteil bei dieser Vorgehensweise besteht darin, dass sich die Gummilippen oder Bürstenleisten über die Zeit verformen und dann bei einer Spaltänderung nicht mehr oder nur noch teilweise funktionsfähig sind.On the one hand to ensure a reliable mobility of the sliding cover and on the other hand to prevent the aforementioned, adverse entry of heat in the cooled interior as possible, it is known from the prior art to seal the gap by means of soft rubber lips or brush strips. A disadvantage of this approach is that the rubber lips or brush strips deform over time and then no longer or only partially functional in a gap change.

Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt somit die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Kühl- und/oder Gefriertruhe der eingangs genannten Art dahingehend weiterzubilden, dass einerseits die einwandfreie Bewegung der Schiebedeckel und andererseits eine zuverlässige und dauerhafte Spaltabdichtung gewährleistet ist.The present invention is therefore the object of developing a refrigerator and / or freezer of the type mentioned in that on the one hand the proper movement of the sliding cover and on the other hand, a reliable and permanent gap seal is guaranteed.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch eine Kühl- und/oder Gefriertruhe mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 gelöst. Danach ist vorgesehen, dass zumindest ein federbelastetes Spaltausgleichselement vorhanden ist, dass derart ausgebildet ist, dass es wenigstens einen Spalt zwischen dem Schiebedeckel und dem genannten Korpusbereich selbsttätig teilweise oder vollständig schließt. Dieses Spaltausgleichselement ist somit derart ausgebildet, dass es sich jeder Spaltsituation bzw. -breite flexibel anpasst, indem es selbsttätig, d.h. ohne Eingriff durch einen Nutzer den Spalt zwischen der sich in Bewegungsrichtung des Schiebedeckels erstreckenden Längsseite des Schiebedeckels und dem angrenzenden Korpus- bzw. Abdeckrahmenbereich schließt. Dabei erfolgt die Anpassung des Spaltausgleichselementes entsprechend dem Spaltverlauf über die Deckelbewegung, wobei die Spaltbreite üblicherweise in der Truhenmitte größer ist, als in den Randbereichen.This object is achieved by a refrigerator and / or freezer with the features of claim 1. Thereafter, it is provided that at least one spring-loaded gap compensation element is present, which is designed such that it automatically closes at least one gap between the sliding cover and said body region partially or completely. This gap compensation element is thus designed such that it adapts flexibly to each gap situation or width by being automatically, i. without engagement by a user closes the gap between the extending in the direction of movement of the sliding cover longitudinal side of the sliding cover and the adjacent body or cover frame area. In this case, the adjustment of the gap compensation element takes place in accordance with the gap profile over the cover movement, wherein the gap width is usually greater in the center of the chest, as in the edge regions.

Der Vorteil der vorliegenden Erfindung besteht unter anderem darin, dass unterschiedliche Spaltmaße entlang der Bewegungsstrecke des Schiebedeckels durch das Spaltausgleichselement zuverlässig ausgeglichen werden und die Öffnung zum gekühlten Innenraum prozesssicher gegen Luftaustausch geschlossen wird.The advantage of the present invention is, inter alia, that different gap dimensions along the movement distance of the sliding cover are reliably compensated by the gap compensation element and the opening is closed to the cooled interior process reliable against air exchange.

In einer bevorzugten Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass es sich bei dem genannten Bereich, relativ zu dem der Schiebedeckel verschieblich geführt ist, um einen Abdeckrahmen des Korpus oder um einen Teilbereich dieses Abdeckrahmens handelt. Der Abdeckrahmen kann umflaufend oder zumindest entlang des Bewegungsbereiches der Schiebedeckel angeordnet sein und den oberen Endbereich des Korpus bilden.In a preferred embodiment of the invention it is provided that it is guided in the said area, relative to the sliding cover is displaceable, is a cover frame of the body or a portion of this cover frame. The cover frame can be arranged circumferentially or at least along the movement range of the sliding cover and form the upper end region of the body.

In einer bervorzugten Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass die Truhe zumindest einen oberen und einen unteren Schiebedeckel aufweist und, dass das Spaltausgleichselement an dem unteren Schiebedeckel angeordnet ist. Grundsätzlich ist jedoch auch eine Anordung an dem oberen Schiebedeckel oder an beiden Schiebedeckeln denkbar.In a vorber preferred embodiment of the invention it is provided that the chest has at least one upper and one lower sliding cover and that the gap compensation element is arranged on the lower sliding cover. In principle, however, an arrangement on the upper sliding cover or both sliding lids is conceivable.

Das Spaltausgleichselement kann aus Sicht eines vor der Truhe stehenden Nutzers nur auf der Hinterseite, nur auf der Vorderseite sowie auch sowohl vorne als auch hinten angeordnet sein. Grundsätzlich ist somit ein Spaltausgleichselement auch an beiden Deckelstufen möglich.The gap compensation element can be arranged from the perspective of standing in front of the chest user only on the back, only on the front and also both front and rear. In principle, therefore, a gap compensation element is also possible at both lid levels.

Denkbar ist es, dass der untere und/oder der obere Schiebedeckel wenigstens ein Profil, vorzugsweise wenigstens ein Hohlkammerprofil aufweist und, dass das Spaltausgleichselement zumindest teilweise an oder in diesem Profil angeordnet ist.It is conceivable that the lower and / or upper sliding cover has at least one profile, preferably at least one hollow chamber profile, and that the gap compensation element is arranged at least partially on or in this profile.

Vorzugsweise ist dabei vorgesehen, dass das Spaltausgleichselement zumindest an einer Seite bündig mit dem Hohlkammerprofil abschließt. Vorzugsweise ist somit der Übergang zwischen dem Spaltausgleichselement und dem Trägerbauteil, d.h. dem Bauteil an oder in dem das Spaltausgleichselement angeordnet ist, wie beispielsweise das genannte Hohlkammerprofil oder ein sonstiges Spritzgussteil etc. möglichst eben, d.h. ohne Stufen, damit ein eventuell vorgesehenes Dichtelement, das am oberen oder unteren Schiebedeckel montiert ist, zuverlässig der Kontur folgen kann und möglichst spaltfrei über die Tiefe der Truhe abdichtet. Diese Abdichtung beginnt beispielsweise an der hinteren Deckelstufe, erstreckt sich über das Spaltausgleichselement, das genannte Hohlkammerprofil bis zur vorderen Deckelstufe.Preferably, it is provided that the gap compensation element is flush at least on one side with the hollow chamber profile. Preferably, therefore, the transition between the gap compensation element and the support member, i. the component or in which the gap compensation element is arranged, such as said hollow chamber profile or other injection molded part, etc. as flat as possible, i. without steps, so that a possibly provided sealing element, which is mounted on the upper or lower sliding cover, can reliably follow the contour and seals as gap-free as possible over the depth of the chest. This seal begins, for example, at the rear lid level, extends over the gap compensation element, said hollow chamber profile to the front lid level.

Vorzugsweise ist des Weiteren vorgesehen, dass der obere oder der untere Schiebedeckel wenigstens ein Dichtprofil, wie beispielsweise ein Lamellendichtprofil aufweist und der untere oder obere Schiebedeckel wenigstens ein Profil, vorzugsweise wenigstens ein Hohlkammerprofil aufweist, wobei in wenigstens einer Position der Schiebedeckel, vorzugsweise in deren geschlossener Position, das Dichtprofil des oberen Schiebedeckels an dem Profil des unteren Schiebedeckels (oder umgekehrt) anliegt.Preferably, it is further provided that the upper or the lower sliding cover has at least one sealing profile, such as a lamellar sealing profile and the lower or upper sliding cover at least one profile, preferably at least one hollow profile, wherein in at least one position of the sliding cover, preferably in the closed Position, the sealing profile of the upper sliding cover on the profile of the lower sliding cover (or vice versa) is applied.

In einer weiteren Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass der Korpus und insbesondere dessen Abdeckrahmen wenigstens eine beispielsweise als Stufe ausgebildete Auflagefläche für den oberen Schiebedeckel, wenigstens eine beispielsweise als Stufe ausgebildete Auflagefläche für den unteren Schiebedeckel und wenigstens einen sich zwischen den beiden Stufen bzw. Auflageflächen erstreckenden Bereich aufweist und, dass das Spaltausgleichselement derart ausgebildet ist, dass dieses an dem genannten Bereich zwischen den Stufen bzw. Auflageflächen anliegt.In a further embodiment of the invention it is provided that the body and in particular its cover frame at least one example, as a stage trained bearing surface for the upper sliding cover, at least one example formed as a step bearing surface for the lower sliding cover and at least one extending between the two stages or bearing surfaces area and that the gap compensation element is designed such that this at the said area between the steps or bearing surfaces is applied.

Erfindungsgemäß ist vorgesehen, dass das Spaltausgleichselement federbelastet ist. So ist es ohne Weiteres möglich, dass dieses dem sich in Bewegungsrichtung der Schiebedeckel veränderlichen Spaltmaß entsprechend anpasst und den Spalt unabhängig von dessen Breite weitgehend oder vollständig schließt.According to the invention it is provided that the gap compensation element is spring-loaded. So it is readily possible that this adapts to the variable in the direction of movement of the sliding cover gap and the gap largely or completely regardless of its width.

In einer weiteren Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass das Spaltausgleichselement zumindest ein Gehäuse und zumindest ein Abdichtelement aufweist, das die eigentliche Abdichtung des Spaltes ausführt. Vorzugsweise ist dieses Abdichtelement federnd in dem Gehäuse aufgenommen und kann in unterschiedliche Positionen relativ zu dem Gehäuse ein- und ausgefahren werden, je nach Größe des Spaltes zwischen Schiebedeckel und dem angrenzenden Bereich des Abdeckrahmens bzw. des Gerätekorpus.In a further embodiment of the invention it is provided that the gap compensation element has at least one housing and at least one sealing element, which performs the actual sealing of the gap. Preferably, this sealing member is resiliently received in the housing and can be moved in and out in different positions relative to the housing, depending on the size of the gap between the sliding cover and the adjacent region of the cover frame or the device body.

Denkbar ist es, dass das Spaltausgleichselement wenigstens zwei Gehäusehälften aufweist, zwischen denen sich eine Feder befindet, die auf das Abdichtelement einwirkt.It is conceivable that the gap compensation element has at least two housing halves, between which there is a spring which acts on the sealing element.

Weiterhin kann vorgesehen sein, dass das Spaltausgleichselement als einteiliges Bauteil und vorzugsweise als Spritzgussteil ausgebildet ist.Furthermore, it can be provided that the gap compensation element is formed as a one-piece component and preferably as an injection molded part.

Grundsätzlich kann es sich bei dem Spaltausgleichselement auch um ein mehrteiliges Bauteil handeln. Umfasst das Spaltausgleichselement wenigstens zwei Gehäusehälften, die miteinander in Verbindung stehen und relativ zueinander bewegbar und vorzugsweise schwenkbar sind, eine Feder sowie das eigentliche Abdichtelement, besteht die Möglichkeit dieses schieberlos und einteilig im Werkzeug durch Spritzgießen fertigen zu können.In principle, the gap compensation element can also be a multi-part component. Does the gap compensation element at least two housing halves, which communicate with each other and are movable relative to each other and preferably pivotable, a spring and the actual sealing element, There is the possibility of this sliderless and one-piece in the tool to manufacture by injection molding.

Weitere Einzelheiten und Vorteile der Erfindung werden anhand eines in der Zeichnung dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiels näher erläutert.Further details and advantages of the invention will be explained in more detail with reference to an embodiment shown in the drawing.

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Figur 1:
Eine perspektivische Ansicht eines Teilabschnittes des Abdeckrahmens mit oberem und unterem Schiebedeckel,
Figur 2:
Eine Ansicht des Bereiches gemäß Figur 1 ohne oberen Schiebedeckel,
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Eine vergrößerte Ansicht des Endbereiches des unteren Schiebedeckels mit Abdeckrahmen gemäß Figur 2,
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Perspektivische Ansichten des Spaltausgleichselements mit Hohlkammerprofil in unterschiedlichen Ausfahrpositionen des Abdichtelementes,
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Eine Schnittdarstellung durch das Hohlkammerprofil und das Spaltausgleichselement,
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Eine perspektivische Ansicht des Spaltausgleichselementes im teilweise ausgefahrenen Zustand des Abdichtelementes und
Figur 9:
Eine perspektivische Ansicht des Spaltausgleichselementes im geöffneten Zustand.
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FIG. 1:
A perspective view of a section of the cover frame with upper and lower sliding cover,
FIG. 2:
A view of the area according to FIG. 1 without upper sliding cover,
FIG. 3:
An enlarged view of the end portion of the lower sliding cover with cover frame according to FIG. 2 .
Figure 4-6:
Perspective views of the gap compensation element with hollow chamber profile in different extension positions of the sealing element,
FIG. 7:
A sectional view through the hollow chamber profile and the gap compensation element,
FIG. 8:
A perspective view of the gap compensation element in the partially extended state of the sealing element and
FIG. 9:
A perspective view of the gap compensation element in the open state.

Figur 1 zeigt mit dem Bezugszeichen 10 einen Abdeckrahmen, der den oberen Abschluss des Korpus einer Kühl- bzw. Gefriertruhe darstellt. Die Truhe weist eine Vorderseite, eine Rückseite und zwei Seitenwandungen auf. Figur zeigt einen Ausschnitt des Abdeckprofils im Bereich der Vorderseite oder im Bereich der Rückseite der Truhe. FIG. 1 shows by the reference numeral 10 a cover frame, which represents the upper end of the body of a refrigerator or freezer. The chest has a Front, one back and two side walls on. Figure shows a section of the cover in the front or in the area of the back of the chest.

Das Bezugszeichen 20 kennzeichnet einen oberen Schiebedeckel, der auf der Dechelstufe 12 des Abdeckrahmens 10 aufliegt und dort über ein Balgdichtprofil 22 abgedichtet ist.The reference numeral 20 denotes an upper sliding cover, which rests on the Dechelstufe 12 of the cover 10 and is sealed there via a bellows sealing profile 22.

Das Bezugszeichen 14 kennzeichnet eine weiter unten liegende Deckelstufe des Abdeckrahmens 10, auf dem der untere Schiebedeckel 30 aufliegt.The reference numeral 14 denotes a further lower lid level of the cover 10, on which the lower sliding cover 30 rests.

Die Schiebedeckel können beispielsweise als Glasschiebedeckel ausgeführt sein.The sliding cover can be designed for example as a glass sliding cover.

Zwischen den beiden Stufen 12, 14 befindet sich ein Bereich 16.Between the two stages 12, 14 there is an area 16.

Mit dem Bezugszeichen 32 ist ein Hohlkammerprofil gekennzeichnet, dass auf die Oberseite des unteren Deckels 30 z. B. aufgeklebt ist. In diesem Hohlkammerprofil befindet sich darin eingesteckt ein Spaltausgleichselement 40 mit dem Abdichtelement 42.By the reference numeral 32, a hollow chamber profile is characterized in that on the upper side of the lower lid 30 z. B. is glued. In this hollow chamber profile is inserted therein a gap compensation element 40 with the sealing element 42nd

Das Abdichtelement 42 schließt die Lücke zwischen dem Bereich 16 bzw. zwischen dem Abdeckprofil 10 und dem Profil 32 nach oben, unten und zu dem Bereich 16 hin, so dass ein Luftaustausch zwischen der Außenumgebung und dem gekühlten Innenraum bzw. ein Wärmeeintrag entsprechend vermindert ist. Dies gilt für einen etwaigen Eintrag von Feuchtigkeit entsprechend.The sealing element 42 closes the gap between the area 16 or between the cover profile 10 and the profile 32 upwards, downwards and towards the area 16, so that an air exchange between the outside environment and the cooled interior or a heat input is correspondingly reduced. This applies to any entry of moisture accordingly.

Das Bezugszeichen 24 kennzeichnet ein Dichtelement, beispielsweise ein Lamellendichtprofil, das am oberen Schiebedeckel 20 montiert ist und in der in Figur 1 dargestellten Schließstellung dichtend auf der Oberseite des Hohlprofils 32 sowie des Spaltausgleichelementes 40 anliegt.The reference numeral 24 denotes a sealing element, for example a lamellar sealing profile, which is mounted on the upper sliding cover 20 and in the in FIG. 1 illustrated closed position sealingly on the upper side of the hollow profile 32 and the gap compensation element 40 is applied.

Wie dies aus Figur 1 hervorgeht, erfolgt der Übergang zwischen dem Hohlprofil 32 und dem Spaltausgleichselement 40 bündig, d.h. ohne Stufen, so dass das Dichtelement 24 gut an der Kontur bzw. Oberseite des Hohlprofils 32 und des Spaltausgleichelements 40 anliegen kann.Like this FIG. 1 shows the transition between the hollow section 32 and the gap compensation element 40 is flush, ie without steps, so that the sealing element 24 can fit well on the contour or top of the hollow section 32 and the gap compensation element 40.

Aufgrund der Tatsache, dass das Abdichtelement 42 an dem Abdeckrahmen 10 anliegt, ergibt sich eine dichtende Ausgestaltung beginnend von der Deckelstufe hinten, die in Figur 1 dargestellt ist, über das Spaltausgleichselement 40, das Hohlkammerprofil 32 bis zu dem in Figur 1 nicht dargestellten Bereich der vorderen Deckelstufe.Due to the fact that the sealing element 42 abuts against the cover frame 10, a sealing configuration results starting from the rear cover stage, which in FIG. 1 is shown, via the gap compensation element 40, the hollow profile 32 up to the in FIG. 1 not shown area of the front lid level.

Wie ausgeführt, zeigt Figur 1 die Deckel 20, 30 in ihrer geschlossenen Position. Zum Öffnen der Truhe sind diese in Längsrichtung L gemäß der Doppelpfeile verschiebbar, wobei deren Längskanten K entsprechend auf den Stufen 14 bzw. 12 entlang gleiten.As stated, shows FIG. 1 the covers 20, 30 in their closed position. To open the chest they are displaced in the longitudinal direction L according to the double arrows, wherein the longitudinal edges K according to slide on the steps 14 and 12 along.

Figur 2 zeigt die Anordnung gemäß Figur 1 allerdings ohne oberen Deckel und verdeutlicht nochmals die Ausgestaltung und Anordnung des Spaltausgleichselementes 40 sowie des Abdichtelementes 42, das relativ zu dem Gehäuse des Spaltausgleichselementes bewegbar ist. Im Übrigen beziehen sich die Bezugszeichen gemäß Figur 2 und den folgenden Figuren auf die selben Elemente wie in Figur 1. FIG. 2 shows the arrangement according to FIG. 1 However, without upper lid and illustrates once again the design and arrangement of the gap compensation element 40 and the sealing member 42 which is movable relative to the housing of the gap compensation element. Incidentally, the reference numerals refer to FIG. 2 and the following figures on the same elements as in FIG. 1 ,

Durch das Abdichtelement bzw. durch das Spaltausgleichselement wird der ansonsten offene Bereich zwischen dem oberen Deckel, dem unteren Deckel und dem Abdeckrahmen der Truhe geschlossen. Wie dies aus Figur 1 und 2 hervorgeht, liegt das Spaltausgleichselement bzw. dessen Abdichtelement an dem oberen Deckel bzw. an dessen Dichtelement, an dem Bereich 16 zwischen den Stufen sowie an der unteren Stufe 14 des Abdeckrahmens 10 an.By the sealing element or by the gap compensation element of the otherwise open area between the upper lid, the lower lid and the cover frame of the chest is closed. Like this FIG. 1 and 2 As can be seen, the gap compensation element or its sealing element rests against the upper cover or its sealing element, at the region 16 between the steps and at the lower step 14 of the cover frame 10.

Figur 3 zeigt eine weitere perspektivische Ansicht des unteren Deckels sowie des Abdeckrahmens und verdeutlicht die Anordnung des durch das Spaltausgleichselement geschlossenen Spaltes. FIG. 3 shows a further perspective view of the lower lid and the cover frame and illustrates the arrangement of the closed gap by the gap compensation element.

Aus Figur 4 ist eine perspektivische Ansicht des Spaltausgleichselementes 40 mit dem daran angeordneten Abdichtelement 42 ersichtlich. Wie dies aus Figur 4 hervorgeht, schließt das in das Hohlkammerprofil 32 eingesteckte Spaltausgleichselement 40 bündig mit diesem ab. Dies gilt auch für die Oberseite des Abdichtelementes 42. Dieses weist auf seiner Unterseite einen senkrecht nach unten abstehenden Bereich 42' auf, der an der Abdichtfunktion beteiligt ist bzw. diese übernimmt.Out FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the gap compensation element 40 with the sealing element 42 arranged thereon. Like this FIG. 4 shows, the inserted into the hollow chamber profile 32 gap compensation element 40 flush with this. This also applies to the upper side of the sealing element 42. This has on its underside on a vertically downwardly projecting portion 42 ', which is involved in the sealing function and this assumes.

Die Figuren 5 und 6 entsprechen denen gemäß Figur 4 mit dem Unterschied, dass das Spaltausgleichselement bzw. dessen Abdichtelement 42 unterschiedlich weit ausgefahren ist.The Figures 5 and 6 correspond to those according to FIG. 4 with the difference that the gap compensation element or its sealing element 42 is extended to different degrees.

Das Abdichtelement 42 ist zu dem Abdeckrahmen 10 der Truhe hin federbelastet, d.h. wird gemäß Figur 4 bis 6 nach links gedrückt, so dass es an dem Abdeckrahmen anliegt und den Spalt schließt. Das Ausmaß, um das das Abdichtelement 42 ausgefahren ist, wird durch das Spaltmaß zwischen dem Schiebedeckel und dem Abdeckrahmen bestimmt.The sealing member 42 is spring-loaded to the cover frame 10 of the chest out, ie according to FIGS. 4 to 6 pressed to the left, so that it rests against the cover frame and closes the gap. The extent to which the sealing element 42 is extended is determined by the gap between the sliding cover and the cover frame.

Figur 7 zeigt eine Schnittdarstellung durch die Anordnung gemäß Figur 5 und verdeutlicht, dass das Spaltausgleichselement 40 aus einem Gehäuse 41, dem Abdichtelement 42 und einem Federelement 44 besteht. Das Federelement 44 drückt das Abdichtelement 42 gemäß Figur 7 nach links und damit zu dem Abdeckrahmen der Truhe hin. FIG. 7 shows a sectional view through the arrangement according to FIG. 5 and illustrates that the gap compensation element 40 consists of a housing 41, the sealing element 42 and a spring element 44. The spring element 44 presses the sealing element 42 according to FIG. 7 to the left and thus to the cover frame of the chest.

Das Gehäuse 41 ist in den Endbereich des Hohlprofils 32 eingesteckt und wird darin beispielsweise durch Formschluss und Kraftschluss gehalten.The housing 41 is inserted into the end region of the hollow profile 32 and is held therein, for example, by positive engagement and frictional connection.

Figur 8 zeigt eine weitere perspektivische Ansicht des Spaltausgleichselementes und verdeutlicht, dass das Gehäuse 41 einen verjüngten Abschnitt 41 a aufweist, der so dimensioniert ist, dass er in den offenen Endbereich des Hohlprofils 32 eingesteckt werden kann. FIG. 8 shows a further perspective view of the gap compensation element and illustrates that the housing 41 has a tapered portion 41 a, which is dimensioned so that it can be inserted into the open end portion of the hollow profile 32.

Figur 8 zeigt das Spaltausgleichselement 40 in dessen Montageposition. FIG. 8 shows the gap compensation element 40 in its mounting position.

Aus Figur 9 ergibt sich der Zustand des Spaltausgleichselementes 40 nach dem Spritzgießen. Wie dies aus Figur 9 hervorgeht, besteht das Gehäuse 41 aus zwei Gehäusehälften 48, 49, die über ein oder mehrere Filmschaniere oder sonstige Schaniere miteinander schwenkbar verbunden sind.Out FIG. 9 results in the state of the gap compensation element 40 after injection molding. Like this FIG. 9 As can be seen, the housing 41 consists of two housing halves 48, 49 which are pivotally connected to one another via one or more film hinges or other hinges.

In dem hier dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel weist das Gehäuse ein Verbindungsstück 47 auf, an dem die Feder 44 angeordnet ist und an dem darüber hinaus schwenkbar durch Filmschaniere oder dergleichen die beiden Gehäuseelemente 48, 49 angeordnet sind.In the exemplary embodiment shown here, the housing has a connecting piece 47 on which the spring 44 is arranged and on which the two housing elements 48, 49 are pivotally arranged by means of film hinges or the like.

Ebenfalls einstückig mit der Feder 44 steht an deren anderem Endbereich das Abdichtelement 42 in Verbindung. Wie dies aus Figur 9 hervorgeht sind sämtliche der vorgenannten Komponenten Bestandteile eines einzigen Teils. Das Spaltausgleichselement 40 kann somit schieberlos und einteilig im Werkzeug gefertigt werden.Also integral with the spring 44 is at the other end portion of the sealing member 42 in conjunction. Like this FIG. 9 All of the aforementioned components are components of a single part. The gap compensation element 40 can thus be made without a slider and in one piece in the tool.

Die Bezugszeichen 48' und 49' kennzeichnen einerseits einen Vorsprung und andererseits eine Ausnehmung, die den Vorsprung formschlüssig aufnehmen kann und zur Fixierung der beiden Gehäusehälften 48 und 49 aneinander dient.The reference numerals 48 'and 49' indicate on the one hand a projection and on the other hand a recess which can receive the projection in a form-fitting manner and serves to fix the two housing halves 48 and 49 together.

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Kühl- und/oder Gefriertruhe mit wenigstens einem Korpus und mit wenigstens einem Schiebedeckel zum Verschließen der oberen Seite des Korpus, wobei der Korpus wenigstens einen Bereich aufweist, relativ zu dem der Schiebedeckel verschieblich geführt ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass zumindest ein federbelastetes Spaltausgleichselement vorgesehen ist, das derart ausgebildet ist, dass es wenigstens einen Spalt zwischen dem Schiebedeckel und dem genannten Bereich des Korpus selbsttätig teilweise oder vollständig schließt.Refrigerator and / or freezer with at least one body and with at least one sliding cover for closing the upper side of the body, wherein the body has at least one region relative to which the sliding cover is displaceably guided, characterized in that at least one spring-loaded gap compensation element is provided , which is formed such that it automatically at least partially or completely closes at least one gap between the sliding cover and the said region of the body. Kühl- und/oder Gefriertruhe nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es sich bei dem genannten Bereich um einen Abdeckrahmen des Korpus oder ein Teilbereich des Abdeckrahmens des Korpus handelt.Refrigerator and / or chest freezer according to claim 1, characterized in that it is the said area is a cover frame of the body or a portion of the cover frame of the body. Kühl- und/oder Gefriertruhe nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Truhe zumindest einen oberen und zumindest einen unteren Schiebedeckel aufweist, der in einer Ebene unterhalb des oberen Schiebedeckels angeordnet ist, und dass das Spaltausgleichselement an dem unteren Schiebedeckel angeordnet ist.Refrigerator and / or chest freezer according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the chest at least one upper and at least one lower Sliding lid, which is arranged in a plane below the upper sliding cover, and that the gap compensation element is arranged on the lower sliding cover. Kühl- und/oder Gefriertruhe nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der untere Schiebedeckel wenigstens ein Profil, vorzugsweise wenigstens ein Hohlkammerprofil aufweist und dass das Spaltausgleichselement zumindest teilweise an oder in dem Profil angeordnet ist, wobei vorzugsweise vorgesehen ist, dass das Spaltausgleichselement zumindest an einer Seite bündig mit dem Hohlkammerprofil abschließt.Refrigerator and / or chest freezer according to claim 3, characterized in that the lower sliding cover has at least one profile, preferably at least one hollow chamber profile and that the gap compensation element is at least partially disposed on or in the profile, wherein it is preferably provided that the gap compensation element at least one side flush with the hollow chamber profile. Kühl- und/oder Gefriertruhe nach Anspruch 3 oder 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der obere Schiebedeckel wenigstens ein Dichtprofil aufweist und dass der untere Schiebedeckel wenigstens ein Profil, vorzugsweise wenigstens ein Hohlkammerprofil aufweist und dass in wenigstens einer Position der Schiebedeckel das Dichtprofil des oberen Schiebedeckels an dem Profil des unteren Schiebedeckels anliegt.Refrigerator and / or freezer according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that the upper sliding cover has at least one sealing profile and that the lower sliding cover has at least one profile, preferably at least one hollow profile and that in at least one position of the sliding cover, the sealing profile of the upper sliding cover rests against the profile of the lower sliding cover. Kühl- und/oder Gefriertruhe nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Korpus und insbesondere dessen Abdeckrahmen wenigstens eine Auflagefläche für den oberen Schiebedeckel, wenigstens eine Auflagefläche für den unteren Schiebedeckel und wenigstens einen sich zwischen den beiden Auflageflächen erstreckenden Bereich aufweist und dass das Spaltausgleichselement derart ausgebildet ist, dass dieses zumindest an diesem Bereich anliegt.Refrigerator and / or chest freezer according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the body and in particular the cover frame has at least one support surface for the upper sliding cover, at least one support surface for the lower sliding cover and at least one extending between the two bearing surfaces area and that the gap compensation element is designed such that it rests at least at this area. Kühl- und/oder Gefriertruhe nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Spaltausgleichselement zumindest ein Gehäuse und zumindest ein Abdichtelement aufweist, das federnd in dem Gehäuse aufgenommen ist, wobei das Abdichtelement in unterschiedliche Positionen relativ zu dem Gehäuse bewegt und vorzugsweise ein- und ausgefahren werden kann.Cooling and / or chest freezer according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the gap compensation element comprises at least one housing and at least one sealing element which is resiliently received in the housing, wherein the sealing element moves in different positions relative to the housing and preferably a and can be extended. Kühl- und/oder Gefriertruhe nach Anspruch 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Spaltausgleichselement wenigstens zwei Gehäusehälften aufweist, zwischen denen sich eine Feder befindet, die auf das Abdichtelement einwirkt und auf dieses eine zu dem Bereich des Korpus hin wirkende Kraft ausübt.Refrigerator and / or chest freezer according to claim 7, characterized in that the gap compensation element has at least two housing halves, between which there is a spring which acts on the sealing element and exerts on this a force acting on the region of the body towards. Kühl- und/oder Gefriertruhe nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Spaltausgleichselement als einteiliges Bauteil und vorzugsweise als Spritzgussteil ausgebildet ist.Refrigerator and / or chest freezer according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the gap compensation element is formed as a one-piece component and preferably as an injection molded part.
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