EP3109578A1 - Domestic appliance - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a household appliance device, in particular a domestic refrigeration device, with a device closure element (10; 10b; 10c) which is intended to cover an access opening to a utility space (12) and which at least one stop side (14, 16) at least a pivotably mounted joint unit (18, 20, 18a, 18c) which is provided in at least a first operating state for a pivotal mounting of the device closure element (10, 10b, 10c) about a pivot axis (22, 24, 24b) and in at least a second one Operating state for locking the device closure element (10; 10b; 10c) is provided, and which at least one hinge element (26, 28), and with at least one bearing element (30, 31, 32, 33; 30b, 31 b), with which the joint element (26, 28) is at least partially coupled in the first operating state. In order to reduce complexity, it is proposed that the hinge element (26, 28) is provided to at least partially couple with the bearing element (30, 31, 32, 33; 30b, 31b) in the second operating state.

Description

The invention relates to a household appliance device according to the preamble of claim 1.

From the DE 10 2012 224 167 A1 a household refrigeration appliance is known, which has a device door with a movably mounted articulated rod, which is provided in at least a first operating state to a pivotal mounting of the appliance door and in at least a second operating state to a locking of the appliance door. In this case, in the first operating state, the articulated rod is coupled with a first recess and in the second operating state with a second recess different from the first recess.

The object of the invention is in particular to provide a generic household appliance device with a reduced complexity. The object is solved by the characterizing features of claim 1, while advantageous embodiments and further developments of the invention can be taken from the dependent claims.

The invention relates to a household appliance device, in particular a household refrigeration device, with a device closure element, which is intended to cover an access opening to a useful space, in particular to close, and which at least one stop side has at least one movably mounted hinge unit, which in at least a first Operating state, in particular at least partially, is provided for a pivotal mounting of the device closure element about a pivot axis and is provided in at least a second operating state, in particular at least one closing operation and / or in at least one closed state of the device closure element, in particular at least partially, to a locking of the device closure element , and which at least one joint element, in particular a joint bush or advantageously a hinge pin, and having at least one bearing element, in particular a lag erbolzen or advantageous a bearing bush, with which the joint element in the first operating state at least partially is coupled and / or which the joint element, in particular indirectly and / or directly, touched.

It is proposed that in the second operating state the articulated element is provided to at least partially couple with the bearing element, in particular the bearing element mentioned above, in particular the bearing pin or advantageously the bearing bush, and / or the bearing element, in particular indirectly and / or directly, to touch. Advantageously, the hinge unit is mounted movable and / or displaceable parallel to the pivot axis and / or in the direction of the pivot axis.

In this context, a "household appliance device" is to be understood as meaning, in particular, at least one part, in particular a subassembly, of a domestic appliance, in particular a household refrigerating appliance. In particular, the household appliance device may also comprise the entire domestic appliance, in particular the entire domestic refrigeration appliance. Particularly preferably, a household appliance designed as a household refrigerating appliance is designed as a refrigerator and / or freezer, in particular as a refrigerator, freezer, freezer, freezer, fridge freezer combination and / or wine storage cabinet. In particular, the household appliance device comprises a device body, which in particular defines and / or delimits an interior space, preferably at least one useful space, and in particular has the access opening. The device closure element can in particular be designed as a device flap and / or preferably as a device door and in particular pivotable about at least one pivot axis, in particular about a horizontal axis and / or preferably about a vertical axis, in particular with respect to an installation position and / or an installation position, in particular relative to the device body, be stored. Preferably, the device closure element is designed as an inner door and particularly preferably as a freezer compartment door and in particular completely arranged within the household appliance. Furthermore, the device closure element is preferably designed to be abuttable on both sides and has in particular at least two, advantageously exactly two, in particular horizontally and advantageously vertically aligned, stop sides, wherein a stop side of the device closure element is advantageously freely selectable.

In this context, a "joint unit" is to be understood as meaning, in particular, at least partially, preferably at least a large part and particularly preferably completely in a vicinity of a stop side of the device closure element and in particular for this purpose is provided, in at least one operating state, in particular in a closed state and / or in an open state of the device closure element, at least partially to prevent movement of the device closure element and / or at least partially restrict freedom of movement of the device closure element. Advantageously, at least in the first operating state, the hinge unit serves as a pivot bearing element and is provided, at least in the first operating state, in particular in a closed state and in an opened state of the device closure element, to secure the device closure element, in particular at least positively and / or positively, to the device closure element Device body to connect. In this case, the joint unit defines in particular a pivot axis of the device closure element, in particular to move the device closure element from a closed position to an open position, wherein a locking element for at least partially locking the device closure element, in particular on a side facing away from the hinge unit and / or opposite side of the device closure element is arranged. Furthermore, the hinge unit advantageously serves as a locking element at least in the second operating state and, in particular in a closed state of the device closure element, at least in the second operating state, is provided to hold and / or close the device closure element, in particular in a closed position, in particular at least temporarily to fix. In this case, a pivot bearing element for an at least partial pivotal mounting of the device closure element, in particular on a side facing away from the hinge unit and / or opposite side of the device closure element is arranged. Particularly advantageously, the device closure element has at least two, advantageously exactly two, preferably at least substantially identical, joint units, which are arranged in particular on opposite stop sides of the device closure element. In this case, a first joint unit of the hinge units can advantageously serve as a pivot bearing element and a second joint unit of the hinge units as a locking element. It should under the Turn "at least substantially identical" in particular, apart from manufacturing tolerances, be understood identical. At least 55%, advantageously at least 65%, preferably at least 75% and particularly preferably at least 85% are to be understood by the term "for at least a large part". Furthermore, a "near zone" should be understood to mean, in particular, a spatial area which is formed by points which are less than a third, preferably less than a quarter, preferably less than one sixth and particularly preferably less than one tenth of a maximum extension length of the device closure element of FIG a reference point and / or a reference component are removed and / or each having a distance of at most 5 cm, preferably of at most 4 cm and more preferably of at most 3 cm from a reference point and / or a reference component. A "closed state" should also be understood in particular a state in which the device closure element rests in particular on the device body and in particular the access opening, in particular by the device closure element, made at least partially inaccessible and / or closed. An "open state" is to be understood in particular as meaning a state in which the access opening is at least partially accessible, in particular directly. By "intended" is intended to be understood in particular specially designed and / or equipped. The fact that an object is intended for a specific function should in particular mean that the object fulfills and / or executes this specific function in at least one application and / or operating state. The joint unit can thereby at least partially, preferably at least a large part and particularly preferably completely, consist of any material that appears appropriate to a person skilled in the art, such as metal, in particular steel, stainless steel and / or aluminum, and / or advantageously plastic.

In addition, a household appliance device at least one, in particular on the device closure element arranged and / or advantageously coupled with the device closure element grip element comprise, which is in particular provided, in at least one application state, the device closure element, in particular by means of a force exerted by an operator force and advantageously by means of a pivoting movement in order to open a, in particular vertically and / or advantageously horizontally arranged, axis of rotation. In addition, that is Gripping element advantageously provided to change depending on a positioning at least between the first operating state and the second operating state and / or switch. For this purpose, the grip element has at least one operative connection with the joint unit and / or with an opening mechanism of the device closure element, at least in a state arranged on the device closure element and / or in a state coupled to the device closure element. A change between the first operating state and the second operating state is carried out in particular using the simplest tools, such as a screwdriver, and / or advantageously without tools. Particularly preferably, the grip element is movably mounted and advantageously along the axis of rotation, in particular disassembly, slidably, in particular between the stop sides of the device closure element and advantageously from a vicinity of a first stop side of the device closure element to a vicinity of a second stop side of the device closure element. In this case, a change between the first operating state and the second operating state is advantageously possible completely without dismantling.

In particular, a household appliance device can also have a plurality of device bodies, a plurality of device closure elements, a plurality of bearing axes and / or a plurality of grip elements. With this configuration, a generic household appliance device can be provided with a reduced complexity. In particular, stability can be increased, flexibility improved and / or operation simplified. In addition, an efficiency, in particular a component efficiency and / or a space efficiency, can be improved, whereby advantageous costs can be reduced. In addition, advantageously a stop change of the device closure element can be simplified, thereby advantageously increasing ease of use and / or secure positioning on the respective stop side can be achieved. Furthermore, a particularly robust household appliance device can be provided and thus a service life and / or a fatigue strength can be increased.

The bearing element could, for example, be designed as a bearing pin and the joint element as a hinge bushing corresponding to the bearing pin. Preferably, however, the bearing element is designed as a bearing bush and the joint element as a hinge pin corresponding to the bearing bush, whereby a stability can be increased advantageously. In particular, the hinge element is used in the first operating state as a bearing pin and in the second operating state as a locking pin.

It is also proposed that the hinge unit and in particular the joint element in the first operating state, a first, in particular horizontal and / or advantageous vertical position considered parallel to the pivot axis and / or perpendicular to the pivot axis, in particular relative to the device closure element and / or the device body, and in second operating state a different from the first position second, in particular horizontal and / or advantageous vertical position considered parallel to the pivot axis and / or perpendicular to the pivot axis, in particular relative to the device closure element and / or the device body occupies. Advantageously, the second position with respect to the first position, preferably only, in a vertical direction and / or in the direction of the vertical axis, in particular with respect to the installation position and / or the installation position, in particular relative to the device closure element and / or the device body, changed and / / or moved. Particularly preferably, the hinge unit and in particular the joint element is parallel to the pivot axis and advantageously in the direction of the vertical axis at least partially, preferably at least a large part and particularly preferably fully movable and / or displaceable, in particular at least such that the hinge unit and in particular the joint element in first operating state assumes the first position and in the second operating state, the second position and / or can take. In this way, in particular, a particularly flexible and advantageously space-optimized household appliance device can be provided.

Advantageously, the first position corresponds to a low-play position, in particular detent position, of the joint unit and the second position of a strong game-containing position, in particular detent position, of the joint unit. If the bearing element is designed as a bearing bush and the joint element as a hinge pin, then the joint element in this case, in particular at least two different immersion depths in the bearing element, in particular a receiving recess of the bearing element, wherein in particular the joint element in the first operating state at least substantially positive fit and / or backlash engages in the bearing element, in particular in the closed state and in the open State of the device closure element, and in the second operating state incomplete and / or only partially engages the bearing element, in particular only in the closed state of the device closure element and in particular not in the open state of the device closure element. In this way, it can be ensured, in particular, that a joint unit embodied as a pivot bearing element is securely guided on a stop side with close tolerance and locks a joint unit formed as a locking element smoothly with the greatest possible tolerance compensation on a closure side.

If the joint unit is formed in one piece, in particular a resistance of the joint unit can be improved, whereby advantageously a fatigue strength and / or a service life can be increased. In addition, advantageously a production can be simplified. In this context, "integral" should be understood to mean, in particular, at least materially bonded. The material bond can be produced, for example, by an adhesive process, an injection process, a welding process, a soldering process and / or another process that appears appropriate to a person skilled in the art. Advantageously to be understood in one piece, however, molded in one piece. Preferably, this is a piece of a single blank and / or a cast, more preferably in an injection molding process, in particular a one- and / or multi-component injection molding process prepared.

In addition, it is proposed that the bearing element has at least one, preferably exactly one, preferably at least substantially cylinder jacket-shaped, first region having a first diameter and at least one, advantageously exactly one, preferably at least substantially cylinder jacket-shaped, second region having one, in particular of the first Diameter has different, second diameter. In particular, the first region and the second region are arranged concentrically and therefore in particular have a common central axis. The bearing element advantageously has a receiving depression, advantageously designed as a bore, in particular the receiving depression already mentioned above, wherein the first region advantageously corresponds to a first region of the receiving depression and the second region corresponds to a second region of the receiving depression. Advantageously, the first diameter and the second diameter differ by at least 0.5 mm, advantageously by at least 1.5 mm and particularly advantageously by at least 2.5 mm and / or at most 5.5 mm, advantageously at most 4.5 mm and particularly advantageously at most 3.5 mm. In this context, an "at least substantially x-shaped object" should be understood to mean, in particular, an object which deviates from an x-shaped reference object with a volume fraction of at most 30%, preferably not more than 20% and particularly preferably not more than 10%. Furthermore, a "diameter" of an object, in particular a diameter of a smallest imaginary circle, which completely encloses the object, should be understood. In this way, a particularly simple tolerance compensation, in particular due to a temperature-induced change in length of the device closure element, can be achieved.

In one embodiment of the invention, it is proposed that the device closure element has at least one elastic element, with which the joint unit is in operative connection and which is in particular provided for movably supporting the joint unit. In this context, an "elastic element" should be understood to mean, in particular, an element, preferably a restoring element, which has at least one partial area which in a normal operating state at least in its position by at least 0.5 cm, advantageously by at least 1 cm, preferably by at least 1.5 cm and more preferably by at least 2 cm, is elastically changeable, and in particular generates a dependent of a change of position and preferably proportional to the change counterforce, which counteracts in particular the change. In particular, the elastic element is repeated, in particular at least 100 times, preferably at least 500 times, in particular free from damage, deformable and, in particular, strives to automatically return to a basic shape even after deformation. Advantageously, the elastic element is at least partially, preferably at least a large part and particularly preferably entirely of plastic and / or of metal, in particular, preferably hardened, steel and / or particularly preferably spring steel. In this way, in particular, a simple and cost-effective mobility of the joint unit can be achieved, wherein in particular an advantageously faster and / or disassembly-free change between the first operating state and the second operating state can be achieved.

In this case, the elastic element can be embodied as any elastic element that appears sensible to a person skilled in the art, for example as a polymer element, as an elastomer element, as a silicone element and / or preferably as a spring element, in particular as a compression spring, as a torsion spring and / or as a bar spring. Advantageously, however, the elastic element is designed as a leaf spring. The elastic element is advantageously at least substantially triangular, trapezoidal and / or advantageously rectangular in a plan view and / or when viewed perpendicular to a main extension plane. In particular, a device closure element could also have at least two, at least three and / or at least four, advantageously as leaf springs, formed elastic elements, which can be advantageously stacked on top of each other. Furthermore, a "main extension plane" of an object should be understood to mean, in particular, a plane which is parallel to a largest side surface of a smallest imaginary cuboid which just completely encloses the object, and which extends in particular through a center, in particular a geometrical center, of the cuboid , In particular, cost efficiency can thereby be increased and an advantageously reliable change between the first operating state and the second operating state can be achieved.

Furthermore, it is proposed that the joint element is at least substantially conical, in particular frusto-conical and / or advantageously conical. In this context, an "at least substantially conical" object is to be understood as meaning, in particular, an object which deviates from a conical reference object with a volume fraction of at most 30%, preferably not more than 20% and particularly preferably not more than 10%. In this way, an advantageously simple mobility of the joint unit and / or a secure locking of the device closure element can be achieved, in particular since the conical shape of the joint element can serve as a run-up slope and / or run-on slope.

The bearing element could be formed at least partially, preferably at least to a large extent and particularly preferably completely by an adapter, which is advantageously connected to the device body. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, however, it is proposed that the household appliance device has at least one appliance body delimiting the useful space, in particular the device body already mentioned above, which directly forms the storage element, which makes it possible in particular to dispense with additional components and thus, in particular, component efficiency and / or cost efficiency can be improved.

It is also proposed that the household appliance device has at least one securing unit which is provided to secure the joint unit in the first operating state, in particular during an opening process and / or in the open state of the device closure element, at least partially in a direction parallel to the pivot axis and / or , especially during the opening process to lead. The securing unit in this case comprises in particular at least one first securing element, which is designed in particular as a securing bolt and / or securing groove, and at least one, corresponding to the first securing element formed second securing element, which is designed in particular as a corresponding securing bolt and / or corresponding securing groove. In this case, the first securing element is advantageously arranged on the joint unit, preferably fastened to the joint unit and particularly preferably formed in one piece with the joint unit. In addition, the second securing element is arranged in particular on the device body and / or preferably on the bearing element and / or another bearing element, in particular for supporting the joint unit, advantageously attached to the bearing element and / or the further bearing element and particularly preferably integrally with the bearing element and / or the further bearing element. This can in particular be prevented that the device closure element, in particular during an opening operation and / or in the open state, in particular due to lateral forces, which may occur in particular during an opening operation, can be accidentally unlocked.

If the device closure element has at least two stop sides, in particular the stop sides already mentioned above, which have a spacing which is constant, in particular perpendicular to the pivot axis, at least substantially the same and / or constant, especially over an entire longitudinal extent of the stop sides, to a device body, in particular already In particular, a power efficiency, advantageously a cooling efficiency, can be maximized and a power consumption of the household appliance can be reduced. In particular, "at least essentially the same" should be understood to mean a distance of the first stop side from the device body deviates by at most 3%, preferably at most 2% and particularly preferably at most 1% from a distance of the second stop side from the device body. Particularly preferably, the stop sides on a same and / or, in particular apart from manufacturing tolerances, identical distance to the device body. Furthermore, the phrase "at least substantially constant" should be understood to mean that a distance from a distance averaged over the object deviates by at most 5%, preferably at most 3% and particularly preferably at most 1%.

The household appliance device should not be limited to the application and embodiment described above. In particular, in order to fulfill a mode of operation described herein, the household appliance device may have a number deviating from a number of individual elements, components and units mentioned herein.

Further advantages emerge from the following description of the drawing. In the drawing, an embodiment of the invention is shown. The drawing, the description and the claims contain numerous features in combination. The person skilled in the art will expediently also consider the features individually and combine them into meaningful further combinations.

Fig. 1

einen Teil eines als Haushaltskältegerät ausgebildeten Haushaltsgeräts mit einer Haushaltsgerätevorrichtung in einer schematischen Darstellung,

Fig. 2

ein Geräteverschlusselement und ein Griffelement der Haushaltsgerätevorrichtung in einer Rückansicht, wobei eine Rückseite des Geräteverschlusselements zumindest teilweise entfernt wurde,

Fig. 3a

eine Gelenkeinheit des Geräteverschlusselements in einem ersten Betriebszustand,

Fig. 3b

eine Sicherungseinheit der Gelenkeinheit,

Fig. 3c

ein zweites Lagerelement der Haushaltsgerätevorrichtung in einer perspektivischen Ansicht,

Fig. 4a

die Gelenkeinheit in einem zweiten Betriebszustand,

Fig. 4b

die Gelenkeinheit aus Figur 4a in einer vergrößerten Schnittansicht,

Fig. 4c

ein erstes Lagerelement der Haushaltsgerätevorrichtung in einer perspektivischen Ansicht,

Fig. 5

die Gelenkeinheit in einem dritten Betriebszustand,

Fig. 6

eine Gelenkeinheit eines Geräteverschlusselements einer weiteren Haushaltsgerätevorrichtung,

Fig. 7

die Gelenkeinheit aus Figur 6 in einem zweiten Betriebszustand,

Fig. 8

ein zweites Lagerelement einer weiteren Haushaltsgerätevorrichtung,

Fig. 9

ein weiteres zweites Lagerelement der Haushaltsgerätevorrichtung aus Figur 8,

Fig. 10

ein zweites Lagerelement einer weiteren Haushaltsgerätevorrichtung und

Fig. 11

ein zweites Lagerelement einer weiteren Haushaltsgerätevorrichtung.

Show it:

Fig. 1

a part of a household appliance designed as a household appliance with a household appliance device in a schematic representation,

Fig. 2

a device closure element and a handle element of the household appliance device in a rear view, wherein a rear side of the device closure element has been at least partially removed,

Fig. 3a

a hinge unit of the device closure element in a first operating state,

Fig. 3b

a securing unit of the joint unit,

Fig. 3c

a second bearing element of the household appliance device in a perspective view,

Fig. 4a

the joint unit in a second operating state,

Fig. 4b

the joint unit out FIG. 4a in an enlarged sectional view,

Fig. 4c

a first bearing element of the household appliance device in a perspective view,

Fig. 5

the hinge unit in a third operating state,

Fig. 6

a hinge unit of a device closure element of a further household appliance device,

Fig. 7

the joint unit out FIG. 6 in a second operating state,

Fig. 8

a second bearing element of a further household appliance device,

Fig. 9

another second bearing element of the household appliance device FIG. 8 .

Fig. 10

a second bearing element of another household appliance device and

Fig. 11

a second bearing element of another household appliance device.

FIG. 1 shows a part of an exemplary, designed as household refrigeration appliance household appliance 42 in a perspective front view. In the present case, the household appliance 42 is designed as a standalone unit. Accordingly, the household appliance 42 is freestanding. In addition, the household appliance 42 is designed as a fridge-freezer combination device. Alternatively, however, it is also conceivable to design a household appliance as another household refrigerating appliance and / or as a built-in appliance, which can be installed in a household appliance in particular in an assembled state.

The household appliance 42 further comprises a household appliance device. The household appliance device is provided in a known manner to cool food and other refrigerated goods. For this purpose, the household appliance device comprises a device body 38. The device body 38 defines an interior. In the present case, the interior has at least one useful space 12. The work space 12 has an access opening. The work space 12 is formed as a freezer compartment. Furthermore, the household appliance device comprises a plurality of bearing elements 30, 31, 32, 33. The bearing elements 30, 31, 32, 33 are formed in the present case as bearing bushes. The bearing elements 30, 31, 32, 33 each have a receiving recess. The bearing elements 30, 31, 32, 33 are provided for mounting a device closure element 10. Each of the bearing elements 30, 31, 32, 33 has an at least substantially cylindrical jacket-shaped first region 60, 62, in particular of the receiving depression, with a first diameter and an at least substantially cylindrical jacket-shaped second region 64, 66, in particular of the receiving depression, with a second diameter (cf. Figures 3c and 4c ). The first region 60, 62 and the second region 64, 66 are arranged concentrically. In the present case, the, in particular inner, first region 60, 62 has a smaller diameter than the, in particular outer, second region 64, 66. The second region 64, 66 corresponds to a tolerance compensation range. The first diameter and the second diameter differ in the present case by about 3 mm and are used in particular for a tolerance compensation with a temperature-induced change in length of a device closure element 10. The first region 60, 62 and the second region 64, 66 correspond to a bore. In addition, the device body 38 directly forms some of the bearing elements 30, 31, 32, 33, in the present case in particular on a side facing away from a stand area of the household appliance 42 side of the work space 12, in particular first bearing elements 30, 31. Alternatively, it is conceivable that at least a bearing element is formed as a bearing pin and / or by an adapter and thus in particular not directly through the device body. In addition, it is conceivable that at least one bearing element has exactly one area with a diameter and thus is in particular free from a second area with a second diameter.

In addition, the household appliance device comprises at least one device closure element 10, in particular at least the device closure element 10 already mentioned above. The device closure element 10 is designed as a device door. The device closure element 10 is intended to close the access opening of the work space 12. The device closure element 10 is formed in the present case as a freezer compartment door and completely disposed within the household appliance 42. The device closure element 10 is also formed on both sides abschlagbar and has for this purpose two stop sides 14, 16. The stop sides 14, 16 are vertically aligned in an assembled state. When mounting the device closure element 10, a stop side 14,16 of the device closure element 10 is freely selectable. In a fully assembled state, the stop sides 14, 16 have a same and over an entire longitudinal extension of the stop sides 14, 16 constant distance to Device body 38 on. The device closure element 10 is dependent on a selected stop side 14, 16 pivotally mounted about a pivot axis 22 or about a pivot axis 24. The pivot axes 22, 24 are vertically aligned. In addition, the entire device body 38 can be closed by means of a not shown further, in particular front attachable, device closure element. The further device closure element is designed as an outer door. The further device closure element thus covers the device closure element 10 in a closed state. Alternatively, it is conceivable that a device closure element according to the invention may also be designed as a device closure element deviating from a freezer compartment door, for example as a device flap and / or outer door. In addition, a stop side and / or a pivot axis could be formed horizontally. Also, a household appliance device could comprise a plurality of device closure elements and / or utility rooms.

Furthermore, the household appliance device has a gripping element 44 (cf. FIG. 2 ). The grip element 44 is arranged on the device closure element 10. The grip element 44 is arranged on an underside and / or on a side of the device closure element 10 facing the standing area of the household appliance 42. In the present case, the grip element 44 is arranged on a lower flange of the device closure element 10. The grip element 44 at least partially surrounds the underside of the device closure element 10 and extends in particular from a rear side of the device closure element 10 to a front side of the device closure element 10. The grip element 44 is provided, in at least one application state, the device closure element 10 by means of a force exerted by an operator to open. In this case, the handle member 44 is pivotally mounted and provided to open by means of a pivoting movement, the device shutter member 10, whereby the device shutter member 10 can be moved from a closed position to an open position. For this purpose, the grip element 44 has at least one connection with an opening mechanism of the device closure element 10. In addition, the handle member 44 is slidably mounted. The grip element 44 is displaceable in the horizontal direction. In the present case, the grip element 44 can be displaced by an operator between the two stop sides 14, 16 of the device closure element 10.

For this purpose, the grip element 44 comprises a bearing axis (not shown). Alternatively, it is conceivable to form a bearing axle and a handle element separately from each other and to connect to each other, for example, by means of a positive, a non-positive and / or a material connection. The bearing axis is designed as a bearing rod. A main extension length of the bearing axis is at least substantially identical to a main extension length of the grip element 44. In addition, the main extension length of the bearing axis between a quarter and a half corresponds to a total main extension length of the device closure element 10. The bearing axis is arranged horizontally in an assembled state. A main extension direction of the bearing axis defines a, in particular horizontally arranged, axis of rotation 46. The axis of rotation 46 further extends through a geometric center of the bearing axis. The bearing axle supports the grip element 44 movably. In the present case, the bearing axis supports the gripping element 44 so as to be displaceable along the axis of rotation 46 and pivotable about the axis of rotation 46.

Furthermore, the bearing axle is provided for connecting the grip element 44 to the device closure element 10. In the present case, the grip element 44 is releasably connected to the device closure element 10. The bearing axis is connected by means of a latching connection with the device closure element 10. For this purpose, the device closure element 10 comprises a plurality in the horizontal direction and / or in the main extension direction of the device closure element 10 staggered arranged Griffrastelemente 48, in the present case, in particular latching hooks and / or detent eyelets, which are in particular provided to lock with the bearing axis. The latching connection is designed such that the bearing axis and thus the grip element 44 is movable relative to the device closure element 10.

For fixing and / or locking of the grip element 44 in a predetermined and / or predeterminable displacement position, the grip element 44 has a plurality of fixing elements (not shown). The fixing elements are arranged on the bearing axis. The fixing elements are designed as latching elements. The fixing elements are arranged at least substantially in opposite side regions of the grip element 44 with respect to the main extension direction of the grip element 44. The fixing elements are at least substantially identical to each other. A first fixing element of the fixing elements is provided for this purpose Handle member 44 to fix in a vicinity of the first stop side 14. A second fixing element of the fixing elements is provided to fix the grip element 44 in a vicinity of the second stop side 16. The fixing elements are intended to fix the grip element 44 in horizontally opposite displacement positions. For this purpose, at least two further fixing elements (not shown) corresponding to the fixing elements are advantageously arranged on the device closure element 10.

Furthermore, the device closure element 10 comprises at least one joint unit 18, 20. In the present case, the device closure element 10 comprises two hinge units 18, 20. The hinge units 18, 20 are at least substantially identical to one another. The hinge units 18, 20 are designed as hinge rods. The hinge units 18, 20 are integrally formed. The hinge units 18, 20 are made entirely of plastic in the present case. In this case, the hinge units 18, 20 are arranged in each case in a, in particular opposite, close range of one of the stop sides 14, 16. The hinge units 18, 20 are movably mounted. In a fully assembled and ready to operate state, in which the grip element 44 is arranged in particular in a fixed displacement position and / or locking position, one of the joint units 18, 20, in particular depending on a position of the grip element 44, serves as a pivot bearing element and the other joint unit 18, 20 of the hinge units 18, 20 as a locking element. Alternatively, it is conceivable to design hinge units differently and / or to dispense with at least one of the hinge units. In addition, at least one joint unit could also be designed in several parts and be connected for example by means of a non-positive, a positive and / or a material connection. Also, at least one joint unit could at least partially consist of a material deviating from a plastic material.

A detailed structure and an operation of one of the hinge units 18 will now be with reference to the FIGS. 3 to 5 described. However, a following description can also be applied to the further joint unit 20 of the joint units 18, 20, in particular due to the at least substantially identical design of the joint units 18, 20.

The hinge unit 18 has at least one hinge element 26, 28. In the present case, the hinge unit 18 has at least two hinge elements 26, 28. The hinge elements 26, 28 are formed as end elements of the hinge unit 18. The hinge elements 26, 28 are designed as hinge pins. The hinge elements 26, 28 are formed as a solid element and / or solid pins and thus in particular free of a centrally disposed recess, in particular for a bolt element. In addition, the joint elements 26, 28 are at least substantially conical. In the present case, the joint elements 26, 28 are at least substantially conical. A first joint element 26 of the joint elements 26, 28 is arranged at an upper end and / or the stand area of the household appliance 42 facing away from the end of the joint unit 18. A second joint element 28 of the joint elements 26, 28 is arranged at a lower end and / or the standing area of the household appliance 42 facing the end of the joint unit 18. The joint elements 26, 28 are designed to be at least substantially corresponding to the bearing elements 30, 32 formed as bearing bushes. The joint elements 26, 28 are intended to couple in at least one operating state with the bearing elements 30, 32. In the present case, the joint elements 26, 28 are provided to at least partially engage in the bearing elements 30, 32 in at least one operating state. In this case, the first joint element 26 is arranged on the joint unit 18 such that the first joint element 26 and the second joint element 28 engage from the same side into the bearing elements 30, 32. In the present case, the first joint element 26 is intended to engage from below and / or from the side facing the standing area of the household appliance 42 into a first bearing element 30 of the bearing elements 30, 32 corresponding to the first joint element 26. In addition, the second joint element 28 is provided to engage from below and / or from the side facing the standing area of the household appliance 42 in a second bearing element 32 of the bearing elements 30, 32 that corresponds to the second joint element 28. Alternatively, at least one joint element of the joint elements could also be dispensed with. In this case, an element which is analogous and / or equivalent to the joint element could for example be formed directly by a device closure element. In addition, it is conceivable to form at least one joint element as a depression and / or bushing. Also, at least one joint element could have a shape and / or contour deviating from an at least substantially conical shape and / or contour.

In addition, the hinge unit 18 includes a spring receiving portion 50. The spring receiving portion 50 is disposed in a vicinity of the lower end and / or the stand portion of the household appliance 42 facing the end of the hinge unit 18. When viewed perpendicularly to a main extension plane of the device closure element 10, the spring receiving region 50 has an at least substantially rectangular contour. The spring receiving area 50 is arranged inclined relative to a main extension direction of the joint unit 18. When viewed perpendicularly to the main extension plane of the device closure element 10, a main extension direction of the spring receiving region 50 with the main extension direction of the joint unit 18 encloses an angle between 0 ° and 90 ° and advantageously between 50 ° and 80 °. In the present case, the angle is about 75 °. Further, the spring receiving portion 50 has an opening. The opening is arranged on one of the first abutment side 14 facing away from the spring receiving portion 50.

In addition, the device closure element 10 comprises at least one elastic element 34. The elastic element 34 is formed as a leaf spring. The elastic member 34 is formed rectangular when viewed perpendicular to a main extension plane of the elastic member 34. The elastic element 34 is integrally formed. The elastic element 34 is made entirely of metal, in particular spring steel. The elastic element 34 is provided for movably supporting the joint unit 18 and thus in particular the joint elements 26, 28. For this purpose, the elastic element 34 is in operative connection with the device closure element 10. In the present case, the elastic element 34 has at least one frictional connection with a holding unit 52 of the device closure element 10. In addition, the elastic element 34 is in operative connection with the joint unit 18. In the present case, the elastic element 34 is intended to engage through the opening in the spring receiving area 50 and thereby in particular to mount the hinge unit 18 movable. Alternatively, it is conceivable to form an elastic element as a deviating from a leaf spring elastic element. In addition, an elastic element could at least partially consist of one of a metal, in particular spring steel, deviating material and / or have a shape and / or contour deviating from a rectangular shape and / or contour.

The FIGS. 3a to 5 show the hinge unit 18 in different operating conditions. In this case, the gripping element 44 is provided to change depending on a positioning, in particular in a vicinity of the first stop side 14 or a vicinity of the second stop side 16 at least between a first operating state and a second operating state. The handle element 44 and an opening mechanism of the device closure element 10 are configured in the present case such that the stop side 14, 16 and / or the pivot axis 22, 24 of the device closure element 10 changes depending on a positioning of the grip element 44. If the grip element 44 is located in a fixed displacement position on the first stop side 14, then the grip element 44 is operatively connected to the opening mechanism and / or the joint unit 18 such that a pivot axis of the device closure element 10 corresponds to the pivot axis 24. If the gripping element 44 is in a fixed displacement position on the second stop side 16, then the gripping element 44 is operatively connected to the opening mechanism and / or the further hinge unit 20 such that a pivot axis of the device closure element 10 corresponds to the pivot axis 22. The currently used pivot axis 22, 24 of the device closure element 10 and the fixed grip element 44 are thus always viewed on opposite sides, in particular in the direction of the axis of rotation 46, respectively.

FIG. 3a now shows the hinge unit 18 in the first operating state. The first operating state is an operating state in which the joint unit 18 is provided for a pivotal mounting of the device closure element 10 about the pivot axis 22. In this operating state, the grip element 44 is arranged on a side of the device closure element 10 facing away from the joint unit 18 and is in particular coupled to the further joint unit 20. In the first operating state, the joint unit 18 is thus free from an operative connection with a handle element. In this case, the hinge unit 18 serves as a pivot bearing element and the further hinge unit 20 as a locking element. Alternatively, it is also conceivable that in this operating state, the grip element 44 is not mounted on the device closure element 10 and / or is arranged in a position between the stop sides 14, 16 of the device closure element 10. In the first operating state, the joint elements 26, 28 couple with the bearing elements 30, 32. In this case, the joint elements 26, 28 are at least substantially completely in the bearing elements 30, 32, in particular in the first region 60, 62, arranged. In the present case, the hinge elements 26, 28 engage in the bearing elements 30, 32 at least substantially positively and / or play-free, in particular during an entire first operating state and thus in particular both during an opening operation and during a closing operation of the device closure element 10 the elastic element 34 at least substantially in its basic form and is intended to press the hinge elements 26, 28, in particular by means of a force exerted on the hinge unit 18 spring force, at least substantially positive fit and / or play in the bearing elements 30, 32. In the first operating state, the joint unit 18 assumes a first position parallel to the pivot axis 22. In this case, each of the joint elements 26, 28 assumes a first position parallel to the pivot axis 22. The first position of the joint unit 18 and / or the joint elements 26, 28 corresponds to a low-play position, in particular latching position.

In order to prevent the device closure element 10 from being inadvertently unlocked during an opening process and / or in the opened state due to transverse forces, in particular in the direction of the pivot axis 22, the household appliance device comprises at least one securing unit 40 (cf. FIG. 3b ). The securing unit 40 is provided to secure the hinge unit 18 at least partially in a direction parallel to the pivot axis 22, at least in the first operating state. For this purpose, the securing unit 40 comprises a first securing element 54. The first securing element 54 is designed as a securing bolt. The first securing element 54 is formed integrally with the hinge unit 18. In the present case, the securing element 54 is formed integrally with the second joint element 28. Furthermore, the securing unit 40 comprises a second securing element 56. The second securing element 56 is formed corresponding to the first securing element 54. The second securing element 56 is designed as a securing groove. In the present case, the second securing element 56 is at least partially formed by the bearing element 32 corresponding to the second joint element 28. The second securing element 56 is provided to guide the first securing element 54, in particular during an opening process of the device closure element 10. Alternatively or additionally, it is conceivable to arrange securing elements of a securing unit on a first joint element and / or on a bearing element corresponding to the first joint element.

The FIGS. 4a and 4b show the hinge unit 18 in the second operating state. The second operating state is an operating state in which the joint unit 18 is provided for locking the device closure element 10, in particular during a closing operation and / or in at least one closed state of the device closure element 10. In this operating state, the grip element 44 is arranged on a side of the device closure element 10 facing the joint unit 18. In this case, the handle member 44 is in operative connection with the hinge unit 18. In the second operating state, the further hinge unit 20 is thus free of an operative connection with a handle element. Accordingly, in this case, the further hinge unit 20 is provided for a pivotal mounting of the device closure element 10 about the pivot axis 24. Thus, the hinge unit 18 serves as a locking element and the further hinge unit 20 as a pivot bearing element. In FIG. 4a the handle element 44 is arranged in a fixed displacement position and / or locking position. In this position, the grip element 44 is provided to deflect the joint unit 18, in particular against the spring force of the elastic element 34, in a direction parallel to the pivot axis 22. The grip element 44 is provided to displace the joint unit 18 at least partially downwards and / or in the direction of the stationary area of the household appliance 42, in particular in a direction parallel to the pivot axis 22. For this purpose, the grip element 44 comprises at least one, in particular on one of the joint unit 18 facing side of the handle member 44 arranged bevel 58th

In the second operating state, the joint elements 26, 28 couple with the bearing elements 30, 32. Due to the deflection of the joint unit 18 by the grip element 44, the joint elements 26, 28 are incomplete and / or only partially in the bearing elements 30, 32, in particular the second region 64, 66, arranged. In the present case, the hinge elements 26, 28 are arranged in half in the bearing elements 30, 32. The conical shape of the joint elements 26, 28 and the different regions 60, 62, 64, 66 of the bearing elements 30, 32 additionally allow a necessary tolerance compensation (cf. FIG. 4b ). In the second operating state, the joint unit 18 assumes a second position, which is different from the first position, parallel to the pivot axis 22. In this case, each of the joint elements 26, 28 assumes a second position different from the first position, parallel to the pivot axis 22. The second position of the hinge unit 18 and / or the Joint elements 26, 28 corresponds to a strong game-containing position, in particular detent position. In the present case, the bearing elements 30, 32 thus remain in their respective position even with a stop change and, in particular, do not have to be exchanged between the stop faces 14, 16.

FIG. 5 shows the hinge unit 18 in a third operating state. The third operating state is an operating state in which the device shutter element 10 is unlocked. The third operating state corresponds at least substantially to the second operating state, but the grip element 44 is pivoted in such a way that the device closure element 10 can be moved into an open position. In this operating state, the grip element 44 is arranged on a side of the device closure element 10 facing the joint unit 18. In this case, the handle member 44 is in operative connection with the hinge unit 18. In the third operating state, the further hinge unit 20 is thus free of an operative connection with a handle element and thus serves in particular as a pivot bearing element. In FIG. 5 the handle element 44 is arranged in a fixed displacement position and / or locking position. By the pivoting of the gripping element 44, in particular about the axis of rotation 46, the hinge unit 18, in particular against the spring force of the elastic element 34, deflected in a direction parallel to the pivot axis 22, in particular downwards and / or in the direction of the state range of the household appliance 42, so that the joint elements 26, 28 emerge from the bearing elements 30, 32 and thus in particular no longer engage in the bearing elements 30, 32. In this case, an operator is able to open by pulling on the handle member 44, the device shutter member 10. In the third operating state, the joint unit 18 assumes a third position, different from the first position and the second position, parallel to the pivot axis 22. In this case, each of the joint elements 26, 28 assumes a third position different from the first position and the second position, parallel to the pivot axis 22. The third position of the joint unit 18 and / or the joint elements 26, 28 corresponds to an opening position.

As a result of this configuration, it is possible in a simple manner to achieve, in particular a disassembly-free, abutment change of the device closure element 10 without additional installation effort.

In the FIGS. 6 to 11 Further embodiments of the invention are shown. The following descriptions and the drawings are essentially limited to the differences between the exemplary embodiments, with reference in principle to the same reference components, in particular with respect to components with the same reference numerals, to the drawings and / or the description of the other embodiments, in particular FIGS. 1 to 5 , can be referenced. To distinguish the embodiments, the embodiments of the FIGS. 6 to 11 the letters a to c are readjusted.

In the FIGS. 6 and 7 a further embodiment of the invention is shown. The embodiment of FIGS. 6 and 7 the letter a is readjusted. The further embodiment of the FIGS. 6 and 7 differs only slightly from the previous embodiment by an embodiment of a hinge unit 18a.

In the FIGS. 8 and 9 a further embodiment of the invention is shown. The embodiment of FIGS. 8 and 9 the letter b is added. The further embodiment of the FIGS. 8 and 9 differs from the previous embodiments, at least substantially by a configuration of second bearing elements 32b, 33b.

In the present case, a pivot axis of a device closure element 10b corresponds, for example, to a pivot axis 24b.

FIG. 8 shows a second bearing element 33b. The second bearing element 33b is arranged on one side of the pivot axis 24b. The second bearing element 33b has exactly one area 60b with exactly one diameter. The second bearing element 33b is thus free of a tolerance compensation range. In addition, the second bearing element 33b has a blocking element 68b. The blocking element 68b is provided to prevent closing and / or opening of a device closure element 10b in the event of incorrect and / or incorrect installation of the second bearing element 33b, for example when mounted on a side facing away from the pivot axis 24.

FIG. 9 shows another second bearing element 32b. The further second bearing element 32b is arranged on a side facing away from the pivot axis 24b. The further second bearing element 32b corresponds at least substantially to a second bearing element 32 of the previous embodiment.

In the present case, the second bearing elements 32b, 33b must be exchanged during a stop change, while first bearing elements 30b, 31b remain arranged on a stop change on the respective side.

In FIG. 10 a further embodiment of the invention is shown. The embodiment of FIG. 10 the letter c is adjusted. The further embodiment of the FIG. 10 differs from the previous embodiments, at least substantially by a configuration of another second bearing element 32c.

The further second bearing element 32c essentially corresponds to the further second bearing element 32b of the previous exemplary embodiment. However, the further second bearing element 32c is free of a, in particular closed, receiving recess. The further second bearing element 32c has a, in particular in the direction of a pivot axis of a device closure element 10c, open, receiving link for receiving a hinge unit 18c, whereby in particular a relatively large tolerance compensation range can be achieved. The further second bearing element 32c can cooperate with a second bearing element 33c, which is designed identically to the second bearing element 33b of the previous exemplary embodiment.

In FIG. 11 a further embodiment of the invention is shown. The embodiment of FIG. 11 the letter d is added. The further embodiment of the FIG. 11 differs from the previous embodiments, at least substantially by a configuration of second bearing elements 32d, 33d.

In the present case, the second bearing elements 32d, 33d are formed in two parts, wherein FIG. 11 in particular one example of the second bearing elements 32d, 33d shows, while the description can also be applied to the other bearing element 32d, 33d. The second bearing element 32d has a first bearing element part 70d, in particular designed as a bearing element socket, and a second bearing element part 72d, in particular designed as a receiving part. The second bearing element 32d is intended to be fixedly mounted on a device body 38d. For this purpose, the first bearing element part 70d comprises a fastening element 74d. The fastening element can be designed as any fastening element, such as a pin element, as a bolt element, as a screw connection element, as a bayonet connection element and / or as a latching connection element. In addition, the second bearing element part 70d comprises an interface 76d. The interface 76d is designed as a sliding detent connection. The interface 76d is provided to connect the second bearing element part 72d.

The second bearing element part 72d essentially corresponds to a second bearing element 33b of the previous exemplary embodiment. Alternatively, however, the second bearing element part 72d may also correspond to a second further bearing element 32b, 32c of the previous exemplary embodiments. The second bearing element part 72d comprises an interface 78d corresponding to the interface 76d. As a result, the second bearing element part 72d can be positively connected to the first bearing element part 70d. Alternatively, however, other connection possibilities between a first bearing element part and a second bearing element part are conceivable, such as a bayonet connection, a screw connection and / or a, in particular pure, latching connection.

reference numeral

10

Device closure element

12

utility space

14

stop side

16

stop side

18

joint unit

20

joint unit

22

swivel axis

24

swivel axis

26

joint element

28

joint element

30

bearing element

31

bearing element

32

bearing element

33

bearing element

34

elastic element

38

device body

40

backup unit

42

household appliance

44

handle element

46

axis of rotation

48

Grip locking element

50

Spring receiving portion

52

holding unit

54

fuse element

56

fuse element

58

approach ramp

60

Area

62

Area

64

Area

66

Area

68

blocking element

70

Bearing element part

72

Bearing element part

74

fastener

76

interface

78

interface

Claims (13)

Household appliance device, in particular domestic refrigeration appliance device, with a device closure element (10; 10b; 10c) which is intended to cover an access opening to a utility space (12) and which at least one movably mounted articulation unit (18, 14, 16) on at least one stop side (14, 16). 20a, 18a, 18c), which in at least one first operating state is provided for pivoting the device closure element (10, 10b, 10c) about a pivot axis (22, 24, 24b) and in at least one second operating state for locking the device closure element (FIG. 10, 10b, 10c), and which has at least one hinge element (26, 28), and with at least one bearing element (30, 31, 32, 33; 30b, 31b), with which the hinge element (26, 28) is at least partially coupled in the first operating state, characterized in that the hinge element (26, 28) is provided, in the second operating state with the bearing element (30, 31, 32, 33; 30b, 31b) at least partially couple. Domestic appliance device according to claim 1, characterized in that the bearing element (30, 31, 32, 33; 30b, 31b) is designed as a bearing bush and the joint element (26, 28) as a hinge pin corresponding to the bearing bush. Domestic appliance device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the hinge unit (18, 20; 18a; 18c) in the first operating state, a first position parallel to the pivot axis (22, 24; 24b) and in the second operating state, a second position different from the first position parallel to the pivot axis (22, 24, 24b) occupies. Domestic appliance device according to claim 3, characterized in that the first position corresponds to a low-play position of the hinge unit (18, 20; 18a; 18c) and the second position corresponds to a high-play position of the hinge unit (18, 20; 18a; 18c). Domestic appliance device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the hinge unit (18, 20, 18a, 18c) is integrally formed. Domestic appliance device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the bearing element (30, 31, 32, 33; 30b, 31b) has at least one first region (60, 62) with a first diameter and at least one second region (64, 66) having a second diameter. Domestic appliance device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the device closure element (10; 10b; 10c) has at least one elastic element (34), with which the joint unit (18, 20; 18a; 18c) is in operative connection. Domestic appliance device according to claim 7, characterized in that the elastic element (34) is designed as a leaf spring. Domestic appliance device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the joint element (26, 28) is at least substantially conical. Domestic appliance device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by a device body (38; 38d) delimiting the work space (12), which directly forms the bearing element (30, 31, 32, 33; 30b, 31b). Domestic appliance device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by at least one securing unit (40) which is provided, the hinge unit (18, 20; 18a; 18c) in the first operating state at least partially in a direction parallel to the pivot axis (22, 24; ). Domestic appliance device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the device closure element (10; 10b; 10c) has at least two stop sides (14, 16) which have an at least substantially equal distance to a device body (38; 38d). Domestic appliance (42), in particular household refrigerating appliance, with at least one household appliance device according to one of the preceding claims.

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