EP3401627B1 - Haushaltsgerät mit regalanordnung - Google Patents

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EP3401627B1
EP3401627B1 EP18171119.3A EP18171119A EP3401627B1 EP 3401627 B1 EP3401627 B1 EP 3401627B1 EP 18171119 A EP18171119 A EP 18171119A EP 3401627 B1 EP3401627 B1 EP 3401627B1
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Luiz Afranio Alves Ferreira
Edson Isaltino Bento
Guilherme Nehring
Ademar Testoni
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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
    • F25D25/00—Charging, supporting, and discharging the articles to be cooled
    • F25D25/02—Charging, supporting, and discharging the articles to be cooled by shelves
    • F25D25/021—Charging, supporting, and discharging the articles to be cooled by shelves combined with trays
    • 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
    • F25D2325/00—Charging, supporting or discharging the articles to be cooled, not provided for in other groups of this subclass
    • F25D2325/021—Shelves with several possible configurations

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  • the present disclosure refers to a refrigeration appliance and, more specifically, to a refrigeration appliance with a multifunctional shelf arrangement.
  • refrigerator models include shelves on which to place items, which in addition to having sufficient strength to support the weights of items, may also include different characteristics designed for purposes of usability, practicality, and aesthetics, among other attributes.
  • glass shelves for example, which generally include a frame that allows them to fit into support elements within the refrigerator compartment.
  • KR 100 364 994 B1 discloses a refrigerator tray moving apparatus comprising a carriage having longitudinal rails and transversal sliders.
  • US 2012/024006 A1 discloses a refrigerator having shelves with a stepped surface section.
  • US 2 065 391 A discloses a refrigerator with shelves made of shaped metal wires and with sliding shelves mounted below such stationary shelves.
  • the support elements which may take the form of shoulders or rails, are integrally formed with the side walls of the refrigerator compartment during the molding of the internal box of the refrigerator cabinet.
  • the support elements are manufactured separately and subsequently fastened to the walls of the compartment using any suitable process known in the art.
  • a plurality of accessories for support and storage of the most varied types of items for example, can-holder drawers, wine-bottle compartments, large drawers for fruits and vegetables, and egg-door compartments, among others, each with its own particularities.
  • Such accessories may also be displaced (alternating between a retracted position and a position of use) with regard to the structure to which they are physically associated, i.e. the internal refrigerator box itself, a shelf, or any other structure.
  • the movable accessories physically associated with shelves are pointed out.
  • one object of this disclosure is to provide a shelf arrangement that includes modular rails for mounting movable accessories on the shelves.
  • Another object of this disclosure is to provide a shelf arrangement that includes secure fitting between the modular rails and the shelf itself, as well as between the shelf itself and the internal refrigerator box or the like.
  • Another object is to describe a simple, inexpensive and high durability solution that is feasible for a variety of applications.
  • At least two side accessory rails engage the side receiving frames mounted adjacent to the side portions of the frame and at least one central accessory rail engages with central receiving structures mounted adjacent to the front and rear portions of the frame.
  • Each side and center accessory rail comprises, respectively, at least one upper flange and at least one lower flange joined together by a main wall of the accessory rail, wherein at least one track per each one defined is arranged in the space adjacent to, respectively, at least one upper flange, at least one lower flange, and the main wall, wherein each side accessory rail comprises respective main portions of the respective engaging projections extending transversely from its respective main wall and each accessory central rail comprises main portions of the respective engaging projections extending longitudinally from the front and rear ends of its respective upper flange.
  • Each side receiving structure may include at least one bulkhead extending transversely from its respective opening contour, the bulkhead being able to seat the main wall of the respective side accessory rail.
  • at least the main portions of the side accessory rails are defined by respective peripheral walls which delimit respective adjustment grooves.
  • at least one of the lateral or central accessory rails comprises, at its respective upper flange and/or lower flange, an accessory rail protrusion that is able to engage with an accessory groove provided in the accessory, so as to provide secure fitting between the two in retracted position of the accessory.
  • the frame may be made of a first polymeric material and the accessory rails may be made of a second polymeric material.
  • At least one of the walls of the internal box includes a respective recessed area delimited by at least one upper edge and one lower edge, with the recessed area receiving a respective side portion of the frame.
  • the recessed area comprising a larger shoulder projecting into the interior of the internal box and extending parallel to the respective side portion of the frame, the larger shoulder comprising a middle portion and a recess extending from a first stopper to a second stopper.
  • at least one of the shelf rails is defined at least by the combination of the recessed area and the larger shoulder.
  • At least one of the side portions of the frame includes the respective coupling profile which projects downward from the lower side of the side portion and extends in a direction parallel to that side portion; the coupling profile including, in a middle portion, locking projections with the coupling profile being able to engage the larger shoulder while the locking projections are able to be arranged in the recess, each juxtaposed with one of the first and second stoppers.
  • the present illustrated embodiments reside primarily in combinations of method steps and apparatus components related to a household appliance comprising a shelf arrangement. Accordingly, the apparatus components and method steps have been represented, where appropriate, by conventional symbols in the drawings, showing those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present disclosure so as not to obscure the disclosure with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the description herein. Further, like numerals in the description and drawings represent like elements.
  • the terms “upper,” “lower,” “right,” “left,” “rear,” “front,” “vertical,” “horizontal,” and derivatives thereof shall relate to the disclosure as oriented in FIG. 1 .
  • the term “front” shall refer to the surface of the element closer to an intended viewer of the display mirror, and the term “rear” shall refer to the surface of the element further from the intended viewer of the display mirror.
  • the disclosure may assume various alternative orientations, except where expressly specified to the contrary.
  • the specific devices and processes illustrated in the attached drawings, and described in the following specification are simply exemplary embodiments of the inventive concepts defined in the appended claims. Hence, specific dimensions and other physical characteristics relating to the embodiments disclosed herein are not to be considered as limiting, unless the claims expressly state otherwise.
  • an appliance comprising a multi-functional shelf arrangement
  • a shelf 10 comprising a frame 20 physically associated with walls 31 of an internal box 30 by shelf rails 40 , the frame 20 enveloping a glass plate 80 through its side portions 21 , front portion 22 and rear portion 23 .
  • the shelf arrangement includes at least one accessory 50 physically associated with the shelf 10 by accessory rails 60 defining at least one track 70 for displacement of the accessory 50 by its accessory frame 55 .
  • the frame 20 comprises a plurality of receiving structures 24 and the accessory rails 60 comprise engaging projections 90 , which cooperate directly with the receiving structures 24 of the frame 20 , so that the accessory rails 60 are removably fit to the latter.
  • one of the objects of the disclosure is already achieved, namely, the modularity of the accessory rails 60 with respect to the shelf 10 to which they are associated.
  • This modularity of the accessory rails 60 is advantageous because it allows the accessory rails 60 to be made of a material different from the material of the shelf 10 .
  • the accessory rails 60 may be made of a self-lubricating polymer material, such as polypropylene (PP) or polyacetal (PA), and the frame 20 may be made of a high quality finishing polymeric material, such as ABS.
  • PP polypropylene
  • PA polyacetal
  • the molding of the accessory rails 60 in a self-lubricating material like PP or PA guarantees low wear and therefore high durability of the accessory rails 60 , in addition to diminishing any noises when the accessories 50 are moved along the accessory rails 60 , increasing the perceived quality of the product by the user.
  • the receiving structures 24 are arranged adjacent to the side portions 21 and/or the front portion 22 and the rear portion 23 of the frame 20 so as to extend transversely inward from the respective side portions 21 and/or front portion 22 and rear portion 23 of the frame 20 .
  • the "inward” direction is to be understood as the direction toward the respective opposing portion of the frame 20 .
  • some receiving structures 24 are arranged adjacent to side portions 21 opposite from the frame 20 , so as to form pairs in which each of the receiving structures 24 face each other while other receiving structures 24 are arranged adjacent to the front portion 22 and along the rear portion 23 of the frame 20 , so as to form at least one pair in which each of the receiving structures 24 are facing each other.
  • the receiving structures 24 are defined by an opening contour 241 which outlines an aperture 242 of a given gauge, with at least one locking hole 243 provided in the opening contour 241 .
  • each engaging projection 90 of the accessory rails 60 comprises at least one main portion 91 and at least one quick-fitting latch 92 extending transversely from the respective main portion 91 .
  • at least one main portion 91 extends toward the aperture 242 so as to be housed within the latter, while at least one quick-fitting latch 92 engages with the locking hole 243 .
  • the disclosure in question allows for the provision of at least two side accessory rails 61 which engage with side receiving structures 245 arranged adjacent to the side portion 21 of the frame 20 and at least one central accessory rail 62 which engages with the central receiving structures 244 arranged along the front portion 22 and rear portion 23 of the frame 20 so as to define at least three accessory rails 60 arranged parallel to one another.
  • more central accessory rails 62 could be provided as long as an adequate amount of central receiving structures 244 are also provided along the front portion 22 and the rear portion 23 of the frame 20 .
  • two side receiving structures 245 are provided in a side portion 21 of the frame 20 and two other side receiving structures 245 in the opposing side portion 21 .
  • two side accessory rails 61 are provided, each comprising two engaging projections 90 , which cooperate with respective side receiving structures 245 arranged in the same side portion 21 of the frame 20 .
  • each side accessory rail 61 and central accessory rail 62 respectively comprises at least one upper flange 63 and at least one lower flange 64 joined together by a main wall 65 , with at least one track 70 arranged in the space adjacent to, at least, the upper flange 63 , lower flange 64 , and main wall 65 .
  • each side accessory rail 61 defines a single track 70
  • each central accessory rail 62 defines two tracks 70 .
  • the central accessory rail 62 is therefore made up of a track 70 facing one of the side accessory rails 61 and also another track 70 facing another of the side accessory rails 61 .
  • each side accessory rail 61 comprises respective main portions 91 of engaging projections 90 extending transversely from its respective main wall 65 in the front and rear regions and each central accessory rail 62 comprises respective main portions 91 of engaging projections 90 extending longitudinally from the front and rear ends of their respective upper flanges 63 .
  • the main portions 91 of the side accessory rails 61 are defined by respective peripheral walls 93 which delimit respective adjustment grooves 94 .
  • the main portions 91 of the side accessory rails 61 may assume a substantially rectangular contour "defining a hollow interior," wherein the peripheral walls 93 comprises dimensions analogous to the gauges of the respective apertures 242 , so that there is a tight fitting between the peripheral walls 93 (or of the engaging projections 90 as a whole) and the respective apertures 242 of the side receiving structures 245 that is, by interference.
  • the quick-fitting latch 92 includes a beveled rectangular shape, defining a kind of ramp that facilitates its sliding along the opening contour 241 as described in detail below.
  • each side receiving structure 245 includes at least one bulkhead 246 extending transversely from its respective opening contour 241 , the bulkhead 246 being able to seat the main wall 65 of the respective side accessory rail 61 .
  • This optional element, the bulkhead 246 ultimately increases the contact area between the side receiving structure 245 and the main wall 65 , facilitating engagement with the respective engaging projection 90 when mounting the side accessory rail 61 , as well as providing a better grip and therefore helping to ensure correct positioning of the side accessory rail 61 , even when the accessory 50 slides along its track 70 , ensuring better functioning of the assembly, as well as less wear of the parts involved.
  • At least one of the accessory rails 60 includes, at its respective upper 63 and/or lower 64 flange, an accessory rail shoulder 66 able to engage with an accessory groove 56 provided in the accessory 50 , to provide for secure engagement between them when the accessory 50 is in the retracted position.
  • At least one of the walls 31 of the internal box 30 includes a respective recessed area 32 delimited by at least one upper edge 321 and a lower edge 322 , with the recessed area 32 receiving a respective side portion 21 of the frame 20 ; the recessed area 32 comprising, in a middle area, a larger shoulder 33 projecting into the internal box 30 and extending parallel to the respective side portion 21 of the frame 20 , with the larger shoulder 33 comprising a middle portion and a recess 331 extending from a first stopper 332 to a second stopper 333 .
  • At least one of the side portions 21 of the frame 20 includes the respective coupling profile 212 which projects downward from the lower side 211 of the side portion 21 and extends in a direction parallel to that side portion 21 , the coupling profile 212 including locking lugs 213 in a middle portion.
  • the coupling profile 212 is able to engage the larger shoulder 33 and the locking lugs 213 are able to be arranged in the shoulder 33 , each juxtaposed to one of the first and second stoppers 332 , 333 .
  • the user has sensory feedback as to the secure fit between these elements, precisely because of the click made when the locking projections are juxtaposed with the respective first and second stoppers 332 , 333 .
  • the coupling profile 212 extends along the longer portion of the respective side portion 21 so as to have a significant extension.
  • the larger shoulder 33 also extends over much of the recessed area 32 so as to increase the area of contact between the coupling profiles 212 and the larger shoulder 33 and, consequently, ensure adherence and a secure fit between these elements.
  • the at least one of the shelf rails 40 is defined at least by the combination of the recessed area 32 and the larger shoulder 33 .
  • the shelf rail 40 while being defined in this manner, may even be made according to known techniques, that is, molded together with the internal box 30 of the appliance or separately and subsequently attached by any suitable process.
  • a smaller shoulder 34 may be provided adjacent to the upper edge 321 at the rear, i.e. closer to the bottom of the internal box 30 .
  • the accessory 50 may assume the configuration of a fruit and vegetable drawer 51 , as well as a configuration of wires arranged in a parallel fashion supporting a curved plastic plate for placing bottles, defining a wine bottle holder 52 or, as another option, small drawers 53 for storing the most varied types of articles.
  • Each type of accessory 50 regardless of its particular configuration, also includes the accessory frame 55 which engages with respective tracks 70 defined by the accessory rails 60 .
  • the term "coupled” in all of its forms, couple, coupling, coupled, etc. generally means the joining of two components (electrical or mechanical) directly or indirectly to one another. Such joining may be stationary in nature or movable in nature. Such joining may be achieved with the two components (electrical or mechanical) and any additional intermediate members being integrally formed as a single unitary body with one another or with the two components. Such joining may be permanent in nature or may be removable or releasable in nature unless otherwise stated.
  • elements shown as integrally formed may be constructed of multiple parts or elements shown as multiple parts may be integrally formed, the operation of the interfaces may be reversed or otherwise varied, the length or width of the structures and/or members or connector or other elements of the system may be varied, the nature or number of adjustment positions provided between the elements may be varied.
  • the elements and/or assemblies of the system may be constructed from any of a wide variety of materials that provide sufficient strength or durability, in any of a wide variety of colors, textures, and combinations. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims.

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  1. Haushaltsgerät, umfassend:
    einen inneren Kasten (30), der Wände (31) einschließt;
    ein Regal (10), das einen Rahmen (20) umfasst, der physische mit den Wänden (31) des inneren Kastens (30) in Verbindung steht,
    wobei der Rahmen (20) seitliche Abschnitte (21), einen vorderen Abschnitt (22) und einen hinteren Abschnitt (23) umfasst;
    mindestens ein Zubehör (50), das physisch mit dem Regal (10) in Verbindung steht;
    Zubehörschienen (60) in der Nähe zum Regal (10), wobei die Zubehörschienen (60) mindestens eine Spur (70) für die Verlagerung des mindestens einem Zubehörs (50) definieren;
    wobei der Rahmen (20) eine Vielzahl von aufnehmenden Strukturen (24) umfasst; wobei die Zubehörschienen (60) eingreifende Vorsprünge (90) einschließen, die direkt mit der Vielzahl von aufnehmenden Strukturen (24) des Rahmens (20) so kooperieren, dass die Zubehörschienen (60) beweglich in die aufnehmenden Strukturen (24) eingepasst sind, wobei die aufnehmenden Strukturen (24) durch eine Öffnungskontur (241) definiert sind, die eine Öffnung (242) abgrenzt, wobei mindestens ein Einklinkloch (243) in der Öffnungskontur (241) bereitgestellt ist; und
    jeder der eingreifenden Vorsprünge (90) der Zubehörschienen (60) mindestens einen Hauptabschnitt (91) einschließt, der sich, wenn die Zubehörschienen (60) zusammengebaut sind, in die Richtung der Öffnung (242) erstreckt, und mindestens eine Schnelleinpassklinke (92), die fähig ist, in das mindestens eine Einklinkloch (243) einzugreifen, wobei sich die mindestens eine Schnelleinpassklinke (92) quer von dem Hauptabschnitt (91) erstreckt, wobei
    mindestens zwei seitliche Zubehörschienen (61), die in die aufnehmenden Strukturen (245) eingreifen, angrenzend zu den seitlichen Abschnitten (21) des Rahmens (20) angeordnet sind, und mindestens eine zentrale Zubehörschiene (62) in mindestens eine zentrale aufnehmende Struktur (244) eingreift, die angrenzend zu dem vorderen Abschnitt (22) und dem hinteren Abschnitt (23) des Rahmens (20) angeordnet ist, wobei jede der mindestens zwei seitlichen Zubehörschienen (61) und der mindestens einen zentralen Zubehörschiene (62) jeweils mindestens einen oberen Flansch (63) und
    mindestens einen unteren Flansch (64) umfasst, die durch eine Hauptwand (65) zusammengefügt sind, wobei die mindestens eine Spur (70) in dem Raum angeordnet ist, der zu dem mindestens einen oberen Flansch (63), dem mindestens einen unteren Flansch (64) und der Hauptwand (65) angrenzend ist; und
    wobei die mindestens zwei seitlichen Zubehörschienen (61) jeweils Hauptabschnitte (91) von eingreifenden Vorsprüngen (90) umfassen, die sich jeweils quer von den Hauptwänden (65) erstrecken, und die mindestens eine zentrale Zubehörschiene (62) jeweils Hauptabschnitte (91) von eingreifenden Vorsprüngen (90) umfasst, die sich längs von dem vorderen und hinteren Ende des jeweils mindestens einen oberen Flanschs (63) erstrecken.
  2. Haushaltsgerät nach Anspruch 1, wobei jede der seitlichen aufnehmenden Strukturen (245) mindestens einen Spant (246) einschließt, der sich quer von der Öffnungskontur (241) erstreckt, wobei der mindestens eine Spant (246) in der Lage ist, als Sitz für die Hauptwand (65) von den jeweils mindestens zwei seitlichen Zubehörschienen (61) zu dienen.
  3. Haushaltsgerät nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, wobei die mindestens zwei seitlichen Zubehörschienen (61) jeweils Umfangwände (93) definieren, die jeweils Verstellmöglichkeiten (94) umreißen.
  4. Haushaltsgerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, wobei mindestens eine der mindestens zwei seitlichen Zubehörschienen (61) oder der mindestens einen zentralen Zubehörschiene (62) an einem des oberen Flanschs (63) und des unteren Flanschs (64) einen Zubehörschienenvorsprung (66) einschließt, der in der Lage ist, in eine Zubehörrille (56) einzugreifen, die in dem Zubehör (50) so bereitgestellt ist, um das sichere Einpassen zwischen den beiden in der zurückgezogenen Position des Zubehörs (50) bereitzustellen.
  5. Haushaltsgerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, wobei der Rahmen (20) aus einem ersten, hochwertig verarbeiteten Polymermaterial gefertigt ist, und die Zubehörschienen aus einem zweiten, selbstschmierenden Polymermaterial gefertigt sind.
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