EP3798546A1 - Food storage container with a specifically shaped flap of a ventilation device and domestic refrigerator - Google Patents
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- the food receptacle for a household refrigerator.
- the food receptacle has a tray for receiving the food.
- the food receptacle also has a lid which is separate from the shell and which can be placed on the shell to close the shell.
- the food receptacle has a ventilation device with which an exchange of air between the surroundings and the interior of the food receptacle can be carried out.
- the ventilation device has a pivotable flap which, in an open position, releases a ventilation opening and, in the closed position, closes the ventilation opening.
- Another aspect of the invention relates to a household refrigerator with such a food receptacle.
- Such a household refrigerator is for example from the WO 2004/038312 A1 known.
- There recesses are formed in a lid of the food receptacle in which plate-like and flat plates are pivotably mounted. It is therefore necessary that the cover itself is formed with such rimmed recesses in order to be able to insert these flaps therein.
- the pivot axis, about which a flap can pivot, is arranged within the cover, viewed in the height direction, and thus within the height of the cover.
- the food receptacle for a household refrigerator.
- the food receptacle has a tray for receiving food.
- the food receptacle also has a lid which is separate from the shell and which can be placed on the shell to close the shell.
- the food receptacle also has a ventilation device with which an exchange of air between the surroundings and an interior of the food receptacle can be carried out.
- the ventilation device has at least one pivotable flap which, in an open position, releases a ventilation opening of the food receptacle and closes this ventilation opening in the closed position.
- the flap has a longitudinal axis. When viewed in a cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, the flap is uneven.
- Such a shape of the flap makes it possible to safely reach the closed position and, on the other hand, in the open position to avoid undesirably protruding too far upwards. An undesired impact on freely projecting edges and / or a very far upward protrusion of the flap with respect to the cover in the open state of the flap is also avoided. Due to this uneven design of the flap, the installation space required for the flap in the open state is also smaller.
- the flap is designed to be uneven at least on an outer side or on an upper side.
- the outside essentially represents the upwardly exposed area of the flap and is therefore an essential area of the flap with regard to the advantages mentioned above.
- the flap is angled.
- Such a configuration, in particular when an angle is formed at least once, is easy to produce.
- this specific angular geometry is particularly advantageous in order to remedy the disadvantages mentioned above.
- the flap is arranged in such a way that the angle and thus the V-like configuration faces the interior of the food receptacle.
- This means that the flap is oriented in its angled, in particular V-like shape with a V opening downwards and thus faces the interior of the food receptacle. In this way, in particular, it is possible to avoid an undesired protrusion upwards.
- an interior angle between a first angular part of the flap and a second angular part of the flap is greater than 90 ° and less than 150 °.
- the V-like shape is therefore relatively widened in this embodiment. With this configuration, viewed in the depth direction, a larger area can be spanned by the flap; on the other hand, it is very compact and low in the height direction. Nevertheless, the above-mentioned advantages in particular can be achieved.
- the first angle part is oriented horizontally in the closed position of the flap and an outer side of the first angle part is arranged flush with an upper side of a shell flange that adjoins the front. An upward protrusion of the uneven flap in the closed position is therefore avoided or at most so small that it is negligible.
- the angle parts join one another directly and this flap preferably only has these two angle parts joining one another at an angle.
- the second angle part is oriented in the closed position of the flap obliquely downwards and backwards.
- the rear, second angle part is oriented in the direction of the interior of the food receptacle.
- the first angle part is oriented obliquely forwards and downwards in the open position of the flap and is arranged so as to protrude into the volume space delimited by the shell.
- the first angular part is the angular part of the flap that is further forward, viewed in the depth direction of the food receptacle.
- the second angle part is oriented horizontally in an advantageous embodiment and is thus arranged essentially at the same height as the shell flange and / or the cover. It can also be provided that the completely open position of the flap is such that the second, rear angular part is oriented slightly and thus only slightly rising towards the rear and is oriented slightly protruding upwards over the cover. Nevertheless, even with such an embodiment, this flap does not protrude steeply and circumferentially upward over the cover.
- a bend is formed on a front edge of the first angle part facing away from the second angle part, so that the front edge of the angle part is improved in terms of avoiding sharp edges or corners.
- This bend which is oriented downwards towards the volume space both in the open position and in the closed position of the flap, thus also represents, as it were, a thickening of the flap formed on the front edge. This also stiffens the flap itself.
- the second angle part has a spoiler-like configuration of a web from its underside facing the volume space, viewed in cross section perpendicular to its longitudinal axis.
- the web is designed as a ramp in the direction of the longitudinal axis.
- an axle socket which has the pivot axis, opens out on an underside of the first angle part.
- the position of the pivot axis is thus designed to be offset downward relative to the two angle parts and, viewed in the depth direction, is arranged in the region of the first angle part. Due to the downwardly protruding axle socket, which thus extends below the thickness of the plate-shaped or strip-shaped first angle part, the pivot axis is also moved downwards outside the angle parts. In this way, too, the position of the flap, in particular in the open state, can be achieved in such a way that the least possible upward protrusion over the cover occurs, in particular is avoided.
- axle socket and / or the above-mentioned webs, which can be formed on the individual angle parts, are formed in one piece.
- the flap can be designed as a one-piece component made of plastic, in particular as an injection-molded component.
- a pivot axis about which the flap can pivot is arranged under the lid and / or within the volume space delimited by the shell, viewed in the height direction of the food receptacle.
- This lowered shell which is therefore placed inside the food receptacle, enables the flap to be pivoted unrestrictedly on the one hand, and prevents undesired protruding upward on the other, especially when the flap is open or in the open position.
- the flap is arranged completely in front of a front edge of the lid and without contact to the front edge.
- This configuration makes it possible for the cover itself to be designed as a uniform and uninterrupted plate. This makes production easier. Since the flap is thus arranged more or less outside the surface dimensions of the cover and is specifically positioned in the depth direction even in front of the cover, the flap can be moved more easily and in a more needs-based manner, in particular with regard to a corresponding mechanism.
- a ventilation opening is no longer integrally formed in the cover itself, but rather one Ventilation opening between a lid, in particular a front edge of the lid, and the shell, in particular an upper shell flange, formed.
- the ventilation device has an actuating element which is separate from the flap and which can be actuated to pivot the flap.
- This configuration enables simple and user-friendly actuation of the flap to be achieved.
- actuating element is not present and the flap itself can be pivoted by direct contact and a corresponding force.
- a coupling mechanism is present between the actuating element and the flap, so that simple adjustment of the flap is also possible.
- the coupling mechanism can, for example, have a backdrop with a sliding block engaging therein. If, in this context, the sliding block, which can be designed in a motion-coupled manner with the actuating element, in particular integrated therein, is moved relative to the guide slot or is moved in this guide slot, a corresponding transfer of movement takes place on the flap, which is then pivoted.
- the actuating element is a slide which is arranged to be linearly displaceable in the width direction of the food receptacle.
- a conversion into a rotational movement of the flap can then be achieved as a function of this linear displacement with the aforementioned coupling device.
- the ventilation device is arranged on a front edge of the cover and is arranged so as to protrude forwards with respect to the front edge. Viewed in the depth direction, the ventilation device is arranged in a free space which is formed between the front edge of the cover and an upper shell flange of the shell. In such a configuration, it is more advantageous Way, this ventilation device as a complete module is applied to the cover from the front, for example, attached to it.
- the ventilation device is designed as a separate module, which can then also be a retrofit module.
- a food receptacle which is initially only designed with the shell and a specific lid, can also be retrofitted with such a ventilation device.
- a flap does not have to be inserted in a recess formed in the cover, but in which the cover, viewed in isolation, is designed as a flat, uninterrupted plate. Retrofitting is then also relatively easy due to the relatively simple attachment of this module to the cover on the front.
- the ventilation device has a carrier element, which can in particular be designed like a rail. This carrier element can advantageously have a slot or a groove.
- the front area and thus also the front edge of the cover dip into this slot or into this groove.
- the carrier element also provides a mechanically correspondingly resilient component, on the one hand to enable secure attachment to the cover on the front, and on the other hand to accommodate and carry further components, such as an actuating element which is advantageously present.
- the coupling device for coupling to the flap can also be arranged on this carrier element or be fastened to it.
- the food receptacle has a display strip with which an open position and a closed position of the flap are symbolically displayed.
- This display bar can be a separate component.
- the display bar can be arranged at least in some areas under the cover and thus extend under the cover. When the food receptacle is viewed from above, the display bar is arranged adjacent to the actuating element. This enables a locally direct assignment of the position of the actuating element to the display bar take place, so that it is then clearly recognized in an improved manner which position the actuating element and thus also the flap has.
- the display bar can advantageously be arranged on the cover and / or on a carrier element of the ventilation device so as to be non-destructive and detachable. This also makes it possible to exchange the display bar.
- the ventilation device has at least one spring element with which the flap can be automatically returned from the open position to the closed position. This can be the case when the open position is held by a locking element and, after the locking element is released, the flap is then automatically returned to the closed position by this return spring. However, it can also be provided that the flap is transferred from the open position to the closed position by directly touching the flap itself and applying a corresponding force. Such a change in position of the flap can also be carried out indirectly by the actuating element, which is then brought from a first position into the second position, in particular is displaced. This displacement movement of the actuating element can then in turn be converted into a pivoting movement via the coupling device, so that the flap is then pivoted back from the open position into the closed position.
- the household refrigerator can be a refrigerator or a freezer or a combined refrigerator-freezer.
- the household refrigerator has a housing in which at least one receiving space for food is formed.
- the food receptacle can be arranged in the receptacle and forms, in particular when the lid is closed on the tray, its own closed storage area.
- the food receptacle can in particular be a fresh food container in which an individual storage condition, in particular an individual temperature and / or humidity, can be set.
- the household refrigerator has a humidifying device with which the individual air humidity in the food receptacle can be adjusted.
- the food receptacle can preferably be removed from the receptacle and reinserted and thus also a portable or mobile container.
- top, bottom, front, rear, horizontal, vertical, depth direction, “width direction”, “height direction” mean that the container or the device is used and arranged as intended given positions and orientations.
- Fig. 1 is shown in an exemplary representation of a household refrigerator 1, which is designed as a combined refrigerator-freezer.
- the household refrigerator 1 has a body 2 with an inner container 3.
- the inner container 3 delimits with its walls a first interior space or receiving space 4, which is a cooling space, and a second interior space or receiving space 5, which is arranged below and separated therefrom, and which is a freezer space.
- the receiving space 4 is generally used for frost-free cooling of items to be cooled, preferably at temperatures between +4 ° C and +8 ° C.
- the receiving space 4 can, however, also be designed as a zero-degree compartment, in particular for keeping fruit or vegetables fresh.
- the receiving space 4 is accessible when the door 6, which closes the receiving space 4 at the front, is open.
- the further receiving space 5 is generally used for deep-freezing frozen goods, for example at -18 ° C.
- the receiving space 5 is accessible when the freezer door 7 is open.
- a refrigerated goods or fresh food container or food receiving container is mounted such that it can be pulled out and has a lid 9 and a drawer or shell 10.
- an additional, separate cover 11 can be arranged over the cover 9, for example in the form of a partition, for example a glass compartment floor.
- the fresh food container represents a food receptacle 8.
- the inner container 3 has, among other things, two opposite vertical side walls 3a and 3b.
- the food receiving container 8 is separated from the remaining partial volume of the receiving space 4.
- the food receiving container 8 can be removed from the receiving space 4 in a non-destructive manner. Also in the inserted state in the receiving space 4 it is provided that the shell 10 can be pushed back and forth in the depth direction and thus in the z-direction when it is still stored in the receiving space 4 in order to be able to get into the interior of the shell 10.
- Fig. 2 a partial area of the household refrigerator 1 is shown in a perspective view, in which the food receptacle 8 is arranged.
- the food receiving container 8, which can be completely removed from the receiving space 4, has a ventilation device 12.
- this ventilation device 12 an exchange of air between the environment and a volume space or an interior 13 ( Fig. 3 ) of the food receptacle 8 allows.
- the ventilation device 12 has a flap 14 which is oriented around a pivot axis A ( Fig. 3 ) is pivotable.
- the flap 14 extends as shown in FIG Fig. 2 is shown, essentially over the entire width of the food receptacle 8.
- the ventilation device 12 has in advantageous Furthermore, an actuating element 15 has. With this actuating element 15, which is a separate component from the flap 14, the flap 14 can be pivoted between an open position and a closed position or between a closed position and an open position.
- the actuating element 15 is designed as a slide which is linearly displaceable in the width direction.
- the coupling mechanism 16 can have a sliding block 17 which is guided in a guide slot in this coupling mechanism.
- the sliding block 17 ( Fig. 4 ) is in particular designed to be coupled in terms of movement to the actuating element 15, in particular to be designed in one piece therewith.
- the lid 9 is, as shown in FIG Fig. 2 can be seen, designed as a one-piece, hole-free or uninterrupted plate.
- Fig. 3 is shown in a vertical sectional view along the section line III-III of the food receptacle 8 in the front upper area.
- the flap 14, which is a one-piece plastic component in an advantageous embodiment, is shown here in the closed position.
- a ventilation opening 18 of the ventilation device 12 extends here, viewed in the depth direction (z-direction), between an upper shell flange 19 with the shell 10 and a front edge 20 of the cover 9.
- the ventilation device 12 is in this Space between the cover 9 and the shell flange 19 is arranged.
- the flap 14 is thus in a cross-section perpendicular to a longitudinal axis A, which is shown in FIG Fig.
- the flap 14 is angled here in the exemplary embodiment and has a first angle part 22 and a second angle part 23.
- the two angle parts 22 and 23 join one another at an interior angle ⁇ which is greater than 90 ° and less than 150 °.
- the flap 14 thus has a V-like shape in this cross section.
- the flap 14 is oriented in particular in such a way that the V opening is oriented downward and thus faces the interior 13.
- this angle ⁇ is also formed in particular between the outer side regions of the first angle part 22 and the second angle part 23.
- this angle ⁇ is also formed in particular between the outer side regions of the first angle part 22 and the second angle part 23.
- the entire flap 14 viewed in the height direction is maximally at the height of an upper side 19a of the shell flange 19.
- the first angle part 22 is oriented horizontally and it can be provided that a The outer side area of the first angular part 22 of the outer side 21 is at the same height as the upper side 19a.
- the second angled part 23 is oriented downwards and backwards and is thus oriented towards the interior 13.
- a bend 24 is formed on a front edge of the first angular part 22 facing away from the second angular part 23, which represents an angular part that is rearward in the depth direction. This bend 24 is oriented downwards.
- the flap 14 is stabilized at the front by this bend 24.
- a web 25 is formed which is shaped like a spoiler, in particular is also curved.
- the web 25 is formed perpendicular to the plane of the figure, in particular as a wedge-shaped ramp. It couples with the sliding block 17.
- the flap 14 is pivoted during a relative movement between the sliding block 17 and the web 25.
- Fig. 4 a simplified sectional view of the web 25 is shown. In this position, too, the sliding block 17 rests against the inclined contact surface of the web 25, which is designed as a ramp, outside the cutting plane.
- an axle socket 26 which has the pivot axis A, is formed integrally on an underside of the first angle part 22.
- the pivot axis A is positioned offset downwards, in particular as a result, and, viewed in the height direction, is also arranged below the cover 9.
- the ventilation device 12 has a carrier element 27 which carries the actuating element 15.
- the carrier element 27 is the connection point of the ventilation device 12 to the front edge 20 of the cover 9.
- the ventilation device 12 viewed in the depth direction, extends forward beyond the front edge 20 of the cover 9 and thus protrudes in the context forward over the cover 9, in particular the front edge 20.
- the Ventilation device 12 is thus coupled to the front of the cover 9 and can for example be attached.
- the carrier element 27 preferably has a groove or a slot 28 into which the front edge area with the front edge 20 of the cover 9 protrudes.
- the food receptacle 8 also has an indicator strip 29, which is in particular a separate component.
- the display bar 29 is designed to symbolically display the position of the flap 14. She is like this in Fig. 2 is shown, arranged immediately adjacent to the actuating element 15. Depending on the displacement position of the actuating element 15, the corresponding stationary symbolic display is then also positioned adjacent on the display bar 13, so that depending on this, the position of the flap 14 can then also be recognized on the basis of this symbolic representation.
- the display strip 29 is provided in an advantageous embodiment for a non-destructive detachable arrangement, so that it can also be exchanged at any time. On the one hand, it extends under the cover 9. However, viewed in the depth direction, it can also extend forward beyond the front edge 20 of the cover 9.
- Fig. 4 is corresponding to in a vertical sectional view Fig. 3 the flap shown in the open state.
- This open position shows that the first angle part 22 is arranged oriented obliquely downwards and forwards.
- the second angle part 23 is oriented towards the rear and sloping upwards. In the context of this embodiment, it protrudes slightly beyond the cover 9. In particular, however, the second angle part 23 is not arranged so as to protrude upwards beyond the height of the actuating element 15. It can also be provided that, in the open position of the flap 14, the second angle element 23 does not protrude beyond the height of the cover 9.
- Fig. 5 is shown in a perspective view of the food receptacle 8 in the front area from above. A situation is shown here in which the flap 14 in the closed position according to FIG Fig. 3 is arranged.
- Fig. 6 is a corresponding representation as in Fig. 5 shown, here the flap 14 in the open position according to Fig. 4 is arranged.
- the ventilation opening 18 is optically covered by the flap 14 even when viewed from the front from above and thus at an inclined viewing angle from above, although according to the illustration in FIG Fig. 4 an exchange of air between the interior 13 and the surroundings of the food receptacle 8 is possible without restriction.
- this configuration of the angled flap 14 also enables the display bar 29 to be viewed without restriction in the open position of the flap 14, since the second angular part 23 does not protrude so far upwards due to the angular position that in the case of a front Viewing this display bar 29 would be covered by the second angle part 23.
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Ein Aspekt der Erfindung betrifft einen Lebensmittel-Aufnahmebehälter (8) für ein Haushaltskältegerät (1), mit einer Schale (10) zur Aufnahme der Lebensmittel, mit einem dazu separaten Deckel (9), der zum Schließen der Schale (10) auf die Schale (10) aufsetzbar ist, und mit einer Lüftungsvorrichtung (12), mit welcher ein Luftaustausch zwischen der Umgebung und dem Inneren (13) des Lebensmittel-Aufnahmebehälters (8) durchführbar ist, wobei die Lüftungsvorrichtung (12) eine schwenkbare Klappe (14) aufweist, die in einer geöffneten Stellung eine Lüftungsöffnung (18) frei gibt und in der geschlossenen Stellung die Lüftungsöffnung (18) verschließt, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Klappe (14) in einem Querschnitt senkrecht zur Längsachse (B) der Klappe (14) betrachtet uneben ausgebildet ist. Ein Aspekt betrifft auch ein Haushaltskältegerät (1).One aspect of the invention relates to a food storage container (8) for a household refrigeration appliance (1), with a bowl (10) for holding the food, with a separate lid (9) for closing the bowl (10) on the bowl (10) can be placed, and with a ventilation device (12) with which air can be exchanged between the environment and the interior (13) of the food receptacle (8), the ventilation device (12) having a pivotable flap (14). which releases a ventilation opening (18) in an open position and closes the ventilation opening (18) in the closed position, characterized in that the flap (14) is uneven when viewed in a cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (B) of the flap (14). is trained. One aspect also relates to a household refrigeration appliance (1).
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Ein Aspekt der Erfindung betrifft einen Lebensmittel-Aufnahmebehälter für ein Haushaltskältegerät. Der Lebensmittel-Aufnahmebehälter weist eine Schale zur Aufnahme der Lebensmittel auf. Der Lebensmittel-Aufnahmebehälter weist darüber hinaus einen zur Schale separaten Deckel auf, der zum Schließen der Schale auf die Schale aufsetzbar ist. Der Lebensmittel-Aufnahmebehälter weist eine Lüftungsvorrichtung auf, mit welcher ein Luftaustausch zwischen der Umgebung und dem Inneren des Lebensmittel-Aufnahmebehälters durchführbar ist. Die Lüftungsvorrichtung weist eine schwenkbare Klappe auf, die in einer geöffneten Stellung eine Lüftungsöffnung freigibt und in der geschlossenen Stellung die Lüftungsöffnung verschließt. Ein weiterer Aspekt der Erfindung betrifft ein Haushaltskältegerät mit einem derartigen Lebensmittel-Aufnahmebehälter.One aspect of the invention relates to a food receptacle for a household refrigerator. The food receptacle has a tray for receiving the food. The food receptacle also has a lid which is separate from the shell and which can be placed on the shell to close the shell. The food receptacle has a ventilation device with which an exchange of air between the surroundings and the interior of the food receptacle can be carried out. The ventilation device has a pivotable flap which, in an open position, releases a ventilation opening and, in the closed position, closes the ventilation opening. Another aspect of the invention relates to a household refrigerator with such a food receptacle.
Ein derartiges Haushaltskältegerät ist beispielsweise aus der
Es ist Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, einen Lebensmittel-Aufnahmebehälter für ein Haushaltskältegerät sowie ein derartiges Haushaltskältegerät zu schaffen, bei welchem die Klappe im Hinblick auf ihre Positionierung und Verstellung unter dem entsprechenden Platzbedarf verbessert ausgebildet ist.It is the object of the present invention to provide a food receptacle for a household refrigeration appliance and such a household refrigeration appliance, in which the flap is designed to be improved with regard to its positioning and adjustment under the corresponding space requirements.
Diese Aufgabe wird durch einen Lebensmittel-Aufnahmebehälter und ein Haushaltskältegerät gemäß den unabhängigen Ansprüchen gelöst.This object is achieved by a food receptacle and a household refrigerator according to the independent claims.
Ein Aspekt der Erfindung betrifft einen Lebensmittel-Aufnahmebehälter für ein Haushaltskältegerät. Der Lebensmittel-Aufnahmebehälter weist eine Schale zur Aufnahme von Lebensmitteln auf. Der Lebensmittel-Aufnahmebehälter weist darüber hinaus einen zur Schale separaten Deckel auf, der zum Schließen der Schale auf die Schale aufsetzbar ist. Der Lebensmittel-Aufnahmebehälter weist darüber hinaus eine Lüftungsvorrichtung auf, mit welcher ein Luftaustausch zwischen der Umgebung und einem Inneren des Lebensmittel-Aufnahmebehälters durchführbar ist. Die Lüftungsvorrichtung weist zumindest eine schwenkbare Klappe auf, die in einer geöffneten Stellung eine Lüftungsöffnung des Lebensmittel-Aufnahmebehälters freigibt und in der geschlossenen Stellung diese Lüftungsöffnung verschließt. Die Klappe weist eine Längsachse auf. In einem Querschnitt senkrecht zur Längsachse betrachtet ist die Klappe uneben ausgebildet. Durch eine derartige Formgebung der Klappe ist es ermöglicht, die geschlossene Stellung sicher zu erreichen, andererseits in der geöffneten Stellung ein unerwünschtes zu weites nach oben Überstehen zu vermeiden. Ein unerwünschtes daran Anstoßen an frei auskragenden Kanten und/oder ein sehr weites nach oben Überstehen der Klappe gegenüber dem Deckel im geöffneten Zustand der Klappe ist dadurch ebenfalls vermieden. Ebenfalls ist durch diese unebene Ausgestaltung der Klappe auch ein benötigter Bauraum für die Klappe im geöffneten Zustand kleiner.One aspect of the invention relates to a food receptacle for a household refrigerator. The food receptacle has a tray for receiving food. The food receptacle also has a lid which is separate from the shell and which can be placed on the shell to close the shell. The food receptacle also has a ventilation device with which an exchange of air between the surroundings and an interior of the food receptacle can be carried out. The ventilation device has at least one pivotable flap which, in an open position, releases a ventilation opening of the food receptacle and closes this ventilation opening in the closed position. The flap has a longitudinal axis. When viewed in a cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, the flap is uneven. Such a shape of the flap makes it possible to safely reach the closed position and, on the other hand, in the open position to avoid undesirably protruding too far upwards. An undesired impact on freely projecting edges and / or a very far upward protrusion of the flap with respect to the cover in the open state of the flap is also avoided. Due to this uneven design of the flap, the installation space required for the flap in the open state is also smaller.
In vorteilhafter Ausführung ist vorgesehen, dass die Klappe im Querschnitt betrachtet zumindest an einer Außenseite beziehungsweise an einer Oberseite uneben ausgebildet ist. Die Außenseite stellt im Wesentlichen den nach oben freiliegenden Bereich der Klappe dar und ist im Hinblick auf die oben genannten Vorteile daher wesentlicher Bereich der Klappe.In an advantageous embodiment it is provided that, viewed in cross section, the flap is designed to be uneven at least on an outer side or on an upper side. The outside essentially represents the upwardly exposed area of the flap and is therefore an essential area of the flap with regard to the advantages mentioned above.
In einer vorteilhaften Ausführung ist vorgesehen, dass die Klappe gewinkelt ausgebildet ist. Eine derartige Ausgestaltung, insbesondere bei einer zumindest nur einmaligen Winkelbildung, ist einfach herzustellen. Darüber hinaus ist diese spezifische Winkelgeometrie besonders vorteilhaft, um die oben genannten Nachteile zu beheben.In an advantageous embodiment it is provided that the flap is angled. Such a configuration, in particular when an angle is formed at least once, is easy to produce. In addition, this specific angular geometry is particularly advantageous in order to remedy the disadvantages mentioned above.
Insbesondere ist die Klappe so angeordnet, dass die Winkelung und somit die V-ähnliche Ausgestaltung dem Inneren des Lebensmittel-Aufnahmebehälters zugewandt ist. Dies bedeutet, dass die Klappe in ihrer gewinkelten, insbesondere V-ähnlichen Form mit einer V-Öffnung nach unten orientiert ist und somit dem Inneren des Lebensmittel-Aufnahmebehälters zugewandt ist. Insbesondere dadurch lässt sich ein unerwünschtes nach oben Überstehen vermeiden.In particular, the flap is arranged in such a way that the angle and thus the V-like configuration faces the interior of the food receptacle. This means that the flap is oriented in its angled, in particular V-like shape with a V opening downwards and thus faces the interior of the food receptacle. In this way, in particular, it is possible to avoid an undesired protrusion upwards.
Vorzugsweise ist vorgesehen, dass ein Innenwinkel zwischen einem ersten Winkelteil der Klappe und einem zweiten Winkelteil der Klappe größer 90° und kleiner 150° beträgt. Die V-ähnliche Form ist daher bei dieser Ausführung relativ aufgeweitet. Durch diese Ausgestaltung kann in Tiefenrichtung betrachtet ein größerer Bereich durch die Klappe überspannt werden, andererseits ist sie in Höhenrichtung sehr kompakt und niedrig aufgebaut. Dennoch können die oben genannten Vorteile insbesondere erreicht werden.It is preferably provided that an interior angle between a first angular part of the flap and a second angular part of the flap is greater than 90 ° and less than 150 °. The V-like shape is therefore relatively widened in this embodiment. With this configuration, viewed in the depth direction, a larger area can be spanned by the flap; on the other hand, it is very compact and low in the height direction. Nevertheless, the above-mentioned advantages in particular can be achieved.
Vorzugsweise ist vorgesehen, dass das erste Winkelteil in der geschlossenen Stellung der Klappe horizontal orientiert ist und eine Außenseite des ersten Winkelteils bündig mit einer nach vorne anschließenden Oberseite eines Schalenflansches angeordnet ist. Ein nach oben Überstehen der unebenen Klappe in der geschlossenen Stellung ist daher vermieden beziehungsweise maximal so klein, dass es vernachlässigbar ist.It is preferably provided that the first angle part is oriented horizontally in the closed position of the flap and an outer side of the first angle part is arranged flush with an upper side of a shell flange that adjoins the front. An upward protrusion of the uneven flap in the closed position is therefore avoided or at most so small that it is negligible.
Die Winkelteile sind in der Querschnittbetrachtung direkt aneinander anmündend und vorzugsweise weist diese Klappe nur diese beiden, in einem Winkel aneinander anmündenden Winkelteile auf.When viewed in cross-section, the angle parts join one another directly and this flap preferably only has these two angle parts joining one another at an angle.
Es kann vorgesehen sein, dass das zweite Winkelteil in der geschlossenen Stellung der Klappe schräg nach unten und hinten geneigt orientiert ist. Dadurch ist in der geschlossenen Stellung der Klappe das hintere zweite Winkelteil in Richtung des Inneren des Lebensmittel-Aufnahmebehälters orientiert.It can be provided that the second angle part is oriented in the closed position of the flap obliquely downwards and backwards. As a result, in the closed position of the flap, the rear, second angle part is oriented in the direction of the interior of the food receptacle.
In einer vorteilhaften Ausführung ist vorgesehen, dass das erste Winkelteil in der geöffneten Stellung der Klappe schräg nach vorne und nach unten orientiert ist und in den durch die Schale begrenzten Volumenraum hineinstehend angeordnet ist. Das erste Winkelteil ist in Tiefenrichtung des Lebensmittel-Aufnahmebehälters betrachtet das weiter vorne liegende Winkelteil der Klappe. Bei einer frontseitigen Betrachtung des Lebensmittel-Aufnahmebehälters ist durch diese Ausgestaltung der Klappe und die Orientierung des ersten Winkelteils in der geöffneten Stellung der Klappe die Lüftungsöffnung dennoch optisch quasi verdeckt, sodass eine Einsicht in den Volumenraum und somit das Innere des Lebensmittel-Aufnahmebehälters über die Lüftungsöffnung im Wesentlichen weiterhin verdeckt ist.In an advantageous embodiment it is provided that the first angle part is oriented obliquely forwards and downwards in the open position of the flap and is arranged so as to protrude into the volume space delimited by the shell. The first angular part is the angular part of the flap that is further forward, viewed in the depth direction of the food receptacle. When the food receptacle is viewed from the front, this design of the flap and the orientation of the first angular part in the open position of the flap mean that the ventilation opening is virtually concealed, so that the volume space and thus the interior of the food receptacle can be viewed through the ventilation opening is essentially still covered.
In dieser vollständig geöffneten Stellung der Klappe ist das zweite Winkelteil in einer vorteilhaften Ausführung horizontal orientiert und somit im Wesentlichen in gleicher Höhe wie der Schalenflansch und/oder der Deckel angeordnet. Es kann auch vorgesehen sein, dass die vollständig geöffnete Stellung der Klappe derart ist, dass das zweite, hintere Winkelteil leicht und somit nur geringfügig nach hinten ansteigend orientiert ist und geringfügig über den Deckel nach oben überstehend orientiert ist. Dennoch ist dann auch bei einer derartigen Ausführung ein steil und umfänglich nach oben über den Deckel Überragen dieser Klappe vermieden.In this fully open position of the flap, the second angle part is oriented horizontally in an advantageous embodiment and is thus arranged essentially at the same height as the shell flange and / or the cover. It can also be provided that the completely open position of the flap is such that the second, rear angular part is oriented slightly and thus only slightly rising towards the rear and is oriented slightly protruding upwards over the cover. Nevertheless, even with such an embodiment, this flap does not protrude steeply and circumferentially upward over the cover.
In einer vorteilhaften Ausführung ist vorgesehen, dass an einem dem zweiten Winkelteil nach vorne hin abgewandten vorderen Rand des ersten Winkelteils eine Abkröpfung ausgebildet ist, sodass der vordere Rand des Winkelteils bezüglich der Vermeidung von scharfen Kanten oder Ecken verbessert ist. Diese sowohl in der geöffneten Stellung als auch in der geschlossenen Stellung der Klappe nach unten zum Volumenraum hin orientierte Abkröpfung stellt somit quasi auch eine am vorderen Rand ausgebildete Verdickung der Klappe dar. Dadurch wird die Klappe in sich auch versteift.In an advantageous embodiment it is provided that a bend is formed on a front edge of the first angle part facing away from the second angle part, so that the front edge of the angle part is improved in terms of avoiding sharp edges or corners. This bend, which is oriented downwards towards the volume space both in the open position and in the closed position of the flap, thus also represents, as it were, a thickening of the flap formed on the front edge. This also stiffens the flap itself.
Es kann vorgesehen sein, dass das zweite Winkelteil von seiner dem Volumenraum zugewandten Unterseite eine im Querschnitt senkrecht zu seiner Längsachse betrachtet spoilerartige Ausgestaltung eines Stegs aufweist. Der Steg ist in Richtung der Längsachse als Rampe ausgebildet.It can be provided that the second angle part has a spoiler-like configuration of a web from its underside facing the volume space, viewed in cross section perpendicular to its longitudinal axis. The web is designed as a ramp in the direction of the longitudinal axis.
Insbesondere ist vorgesehen, dass an einer Unterseite des ersten Winkelteils ein Achssockel anmündet, der die Schwenkachse aufweist. Die Lage der Schwenkachse ist somit nach unten versetzt zu den beiden Winkelteilen ausgebildet und in Tiefenrichtung betrachtet im Bereich des ersten Winkelteils angeordnet. Durch den nach unten ragenden Achssockel, der somit sich unterhalb der Dicke des plattenförmigen beziehungsweise streifenförmigen ersten Winkelteils erstreckt, wird somit die Schwenkachse auch außerhalb der Winkelteile nach unten verlegt. Auch dadurch kann die Position der Klappe, insbesondere im geöffneten Zustand, so erreicht werden, dass ein möglichst geringes nach oben Überstehen über den Deckel auftritt, insbesondere vermieden ist.In particular, it is provided that an axle socket, which has the pivot axis, opens out on an underside of the first angle part. The position of the pivot axis is thus designed to be offset downward relative to the two angle parts and, viewed in the depth direction, is arranged in the region of the first angle part. Due to the downwardly protruding axle socket, which thus extends below the thickness of the plate-shaped or strip-shaped first angle part, the pivot axis is also moved downwards outside the angle parts. In this way, too, the position of the flap, in particular in the open state, can be achieved in such a way that the least possible upward protrusion over the cover occurs, in particular is avoided.
Vorzugsweise ist vorgesehen, dass der Achssockel und/oder die oben genannten Stege, die an den individuellen Winkelteilen ausgebildet sein können, einstückig ausgebildet sind. Insbesondere kann die Klappe als einstückiges Bauteil aus Kunststoff, insbesondere als Spritzgussbauteil, ausgebildet sein.It is preferably provided that the axle socket and / or the above-mentioned webs, which can be formed on the individual angle parts, are formed in one piece. In particular, the flap can be designed as a one-piece component made of plastic, in particular as an injection-molded component.
Vorzugsweise ist vorgesehen, dass eine Schwenkachse, um welche die Klappe schwenkbar ist, in Höhenrichtung des Lebensmittel-Aufnahmebehälters betrachtet unter dem Deckel und/oder innerhalb des durch die Schale begrenzten Volumenraums angeordnet ist. Auch durch diese tiefergelegte und somit in das Innere des Lebensmittel-Aufnahmebehälters verlegte Schale kann einerseits die uneingeschränkte Verschwenkbarkeit der Klappe ermöglicht werden, andererseits ein unerwünschtes nach oben Überstehen, insbesondere im geöffneten Zustand beziehungsweise geöffneten Stellung der Klappe, vermieden werden.It is preferably provided that a pivot axis about which the flap can pivot is arranged under the lid and / or within the volume space delimited by the shell, viewed in the height direction of the food receptacle. This lowered shell, which is therefore placed inside the food receptacle, enables the flap to be pivoted unrestrictedly on the one hand, and prevents undesired protruding upward on the other, especially when the flap is open or in the open position.
Vorzugsweise ist vorgesehen, dass in Tiefenrichtung des Lebensmittel-Aufnahmebehälters betrachtet die Klappe vollständig vor einem vorderen Rand des Deckels und berührungslos zum vorderen Rand angeordnet ist. Durch diese Ausgestaltung ist es ermöglicht, dass der Deckel selbst als einheitliche und unterbrechungsfreie Platte ausgebildet werden kann. Dadurch ist die Herstellung einfacher. Indem die Klappe somit quasi außerhalb der Flächenmaße des Deckels angeordnet ist und spezifisch in Tiefenrichtung sogar vor dem Deckel positioniert ist, kann die Bewegbarkeit der Klappe, insbesondere bezüglich einer entsprechenden Mechanik, einfacher und bedarfsgerechter erfolgen. Es ist in dem Zusammenhang somit eine Lüftungsöffnung nicht mehr in den Deckel selbst integral ausgebildet, sondern eine Lüftungsöffnung zwischen einem Deckel, insbesondere einem vorderen Rand des Deckels, und der Schale, insbesondere einem oberen Schalenflansch, gebildet.It is preferably provided that, viewed in the depth direction of the food receptacle, the flap is arranged completely in front of a front edge of the lid and without contact to the front edge. This configuration makes it possible for the cover itself to be designed as a uniform and uninterrupted plate. This makes production easier. Since the flap is thus arranged more or less outside the surface dimensions of the cover and is specifically positioned in the depth direction even in front of the cover, the flap can be moved more easily and in a more needs-based manner, in particular with regard to a corresponding mechanism. In this context, a ventilation opening is no longer integrally formed in the cover itself, but rather one Ventilation opening between a lid, in particular a front edge of the lid, and the shell, in particular an upper shell flange, formed.
Vorzugsweise ist vorgesehen, dass die Lüftungsvorrichtung ein zur Klappe separates Betätigungselement aufweist, durch dessen Betätigung die Klappe schwenkbar ist. Durch diese Ausgestaltung lässt sich eine einfache und nutzerfreundliche Betätigung der Klappe erreichen. Durch eine nach oben freiliegende und einfach zugängliche Ausgestaltung des Betätigungselements kann ein Nutzer dieses auch einfach greifen und entsprechend betätigen. In einer alternativen Ausführung kann auch vorgesehen sein, dass das Betätigungselement nicht vorhanden ist und die Klappe selbst durch direktes Berühren und eine entsprechende Krafteinwirkung verschwenkt werden kann.It is preferably provided that the ventilation device has an actuating element which is separate from the flap and which can be actuated to pivot the flap. This configuration enables simple and user-friendly actuation of the flap to be achieved. As a result of an easily accessible design of the actuating element that is exposed at the top, a user can also easily grip it and actuate it accordingly. In an alternative embodiment it can also be provided that the actuating element is not present and the flap itself can be pivoted by direct contact and a corresponding force.
Bei einer Ausführung, bei welcher ein Betätigungselement vorhanden ist, ist es insbesondere vorgesehen, dass eine Koppelmechanik zwischen dem Betätigungselement und der Klappe vorliegt, sodass auch eine einfache Verstellung der Klappe ermöglicht ist. Die Koppelmechanik kann beispielsweise eine Kulisse mit einem darin eingreifenden Kulissenstein aufweisen. Wird in dem Zusammenhang der Kulissenstein, der bewegungsgekoppelt mit dem Betätigungselement ausgebildet sein kann, insbesondere darin integriert sein, relativ zur Führungskulisse bewegt beziehungsweise in dieser Führungskulisse bewegt, erfolgt eine entsprechende Bewegungsübertragung auf die Klappe, die dann verschwenkt wird.In an embodiment in which an actuating element is present, it is provided in particular that a coupling mechanism is present between the actuating element and the flap, so that simple adjustment of the flap is also possible. The coupling mechanism can, for example, have a backdrop with a sliding block engaging therein. If, in this context, the sliding block, which can be designed in a motion-coupled manner with the actuating element, in particular integrated therein, is moved relative to the guide slot or is moved in this guide slot, a corresponding transfer of movement takes place on the flap, which is then pivoted.
Insbesondere ist vorgesehen, dass das Betätigungselement ein Schieber ist, der in Breitenrichtung des Lebensmittel-Aufnahmebehälters linear verschiebbar angeordnet ist. Insbesondere kann dann abhängig von dieser Linearverschiebung mit der genannten Koppelvorrichtung eine Umwandlung in eine Rotationsbewegung der Klappe erreicht werden.In particular, it is provided that the actuating element is a slide which is arranged to be linearly displaceable in the width direction of the food receptacle. In particular, a conversion into a rotational movement of the flap can then be achieved as a function of this linear displacement with the aforementioned coupling device.
Es kann vorgesehen sein, dass die Lüftungsvorrichtung an einem vorderen Rand des Deckels angeordnet ist und gegenüber dem vorderen Rand nach vorne ragend angeordnet ist. In Tiefenrichtung betrachtet ist die Lüftungsvorrichtung in einem Freiraum, der zwischen dem vorderen Rand des Deckels und einem oberen Schalenflansch der Schale ausgebildet ist, angeordnet. Bei einer derartigen Ausgestaltung ist in vorteilhafter Weise diese Lüftungsvorrichtung als Gesamtmodul quasi von vorne auf den Deckel aufgebracht, beispielsweise aufgesteckt.It can be provided that the ventilation device is arranged on a front edge of the cover and is arranged so as to protrude forwards with respect to the front edge. Viewed in the depth direction, the ventilation device is arranged in a free space which is formed between the front edge of the cover and an upper shell flange of the shell. In such a configuration, it is more advantageous Way, this ventilation device as a complete module is applied to the cover from the front, for example, attached to it.
In einer vorteilhaften Ausführung kann vorgesehen sein, dass die Lüftungsvorrichtung als eigenes Modul ausgebildet ist, welches dann auch ein Nachrüstmodul sein kann. Dies bedeutet, dass auch eine Ausgestaltung eines Lebensmittel-Aufnahmebehälters, der zunächst nur mit der Schale und einem spezifischen Deckel ausgebildet ist, mit einer derartigen Lüftungsvorrichtung nachträglich nachgerüstet werden kann. Dies ist insbesondere bei dieser Ausgestaltung von Vorteil, bei welcher eine Klappe nicht in einer im Deckel ausgebildeten Aussparung eingesetzt werden muss, sondern bei welcher der Deckel für sich betrachtet als ebene, unterbrechungsfreie Platte ausgebildet ist. Durch in dem Zusammenhang dann relativ einfaches frontseitiges Anbringen dieses Moduls an dem Deckel ist dann auch das Nachrüsten relativ einfach möglich. Es kann vorgesehen sein, dass die Lüftungsvorrichtung ein Trägerelement aufweist, welches insbesondere schienenartig ausgebildet sein kann. Dieses Trägerelement kann in vorteilhafter Weise einen Schlitz beziehungsweise eine Nut aufweisen. Im montierten Zustand an dem Deckel tauchen der vordere Bereich und somit auch der vordere Rand des Deckels in diesen Schlitz beziehungsweise in diese Nut ein. Durch eine derartige Ausgestaltung des Trägerelements wird auch ein mechanisch entsprechend belastbares Bauteil zur Verfügung gestellt, um einerseits eine sichere Befestigung an dem Deckel frontseitig zu ermöglichen, andererseits auch noch weitere Komponenten, wie beispielsweise ein vorteilhaft vorhandenes Betätigungselement, aufzunehmen und zu tragen. Auch kann an diesem Trägerelement dann in einer vorteilhaften Ausführung die Koppelvorrichtung zum Koppeln mit der Klappe angeordnet sein oder daran befestigt sein.In an advantageous embodiment it can be provided that the ventilation device is designed as a separate module, which can then also be a retrofit module. This means that an embodiment of a food receptacle, which is initially only designed with the shell and a specific lid, can also be retrofitted with such a ventilation device. This is particularly advantageous in this embodiment, in which a flap does not have to be inserted in a recess formed in the cover, but in which the cover, viewed in isolation, is designed as a flat, uninterrupted plate. Retrofitting is then also relatively easy due to the relatively simple attachment of this module to the cover on the front. It can be provided that the ventilation device has a carrier element, which can in particular be designed like a rail. This carrier element can advantageously have a slot or a groove. In the assembled state on the cover, the front area and thus also the front edge of the cover dip into this slot or into this groove. Such a configuration of the carrier element also provides a mechanically correspondingly resilient component, on the one hand to enable secure attachment to the cover on the front, and on the other hand to accommodate and carry further components, such as an actuating element which is advantageously present. In an advantageous embodiment, the coupling device for coupling to the flap can also be arranged on this carrier element or be fastened to it.
In einer vorteilhaften Ausführung ist vorgesehen, dass der Lebensmittel-Aufnahmebehälter eine Anzeigeleiste aufweist, mit welcher eine geöffnete Stellung und eine geschlossene Stellung der Klappe symbolisch angezeigt sind. Diese Anzeigeleiste kann ein separates Bauteil sein. Die Anzeigeleiste kann zumindest bereichsweise unter dem Deckel angeordnet sein und sich somit unter dem Deckel erstrecken. Die Anzeigeleiste ist bei Betrachtung des Lebensmittel-Aufnahmebehälters von oben benachbart zu dem Betätigungselement angeordnet. Dadurch kann eine örtlich unmittelbare Zuordnung der Stellung des Betätigungselements zu der Anzeigeleiste erfolgen, sodass dann in verbesserter Art und Weise eindeutig erkannt wird, welche Stellung das Betätigungselement und somit dann auch die Klappe aufweist.In an advantageous embodiment, it is provided that the food receptacle has a display strip with which an open position and a closed position of the flap are symbolically displayed. This display bar can be a separate component. The display bar can be arranged at least in some areas under the cover and thus extend under the cover. When the food receptacle is viewed from above, the display bar is arranged adjacent to the actuating element. This enables a locally direct assignment of the position of the actuating element to the display bar take place, so that it is then clearly recognized in an improved manner which position the actuating element and thus also the flap has.
Die Anzeigeleiste kann in vorteilhafter Weise zerstörungsfrei lösbar an dem Deckel und/oder an einem Trägerelement der Lüftungsvorrichtung angeordnet sein. Dadurch ist es auch ermöglicht, die Anzeigeleiste auszutauschen.The display bar can advantageously be arranged on the cover and / or on a carrier element of the ventilation device so as to be non-destructive and detachable. This also makes it possible to exchange the display bar.
In einer vorteilhaften Ausführung kann vorgesehen sein, dass die Lüftungsvorrichtung zumindest ein Federelement aufweist, mit welchem die Klappe von der geöffneten Stellung in die geschlossene Stellung automatisch rückführbar ist. Dies kann dann der Fall sein, wenn die geöffnete Stellung durch ein Arretierelement gehalten ist und nach dem Lösen des Arretierelements die Klappe dann durch diese Rückstellfeder automatisch in die geschlossene Stellung rückgeführt wird. Es kann jedoch auch vorgesehen sein, dass die Überführung der Klappe von der geöffneten Stellung in die geschlossene Stellung durch direktes Berühren der Klappe selbst und einer entsprechenden Kraftaufwendung erfolgt. Ebenso ist eine derartige Positionsänderung der Klappe durch das Betätigungselement indirekt durchführbar, welches dann von einer ersten Stellung in die zweite Stellung gebracht wird, insbesondere verschoben wird. Über die Koppeleinrichtung kann dann diese Verschiebebewegung des Betätigungselements wiederum in eine Schwenkbewegung umgewandelt werden, sodass dann die Klappe von der geöffneten Stellung in die geschlossene Stellung zurückgeschwenkt wird.In an advantageous embodiment it can be provided that the ventilation device has at least one spring element with which the flap can be automatically returned from the open position to the closed position. This can be the case when the open position is held by a locking element and, after the locking element is released, the flap is then automatically returned to the closed position by this return spring. However, it can also be provided that the flap is transferred from the open position to the closed position by directly touching the flap itself and applying a corresponding force. Such a change in position of the flap can also be carried out indirectly by the actuating element, which is then brought from a first position into the second position, in particular is displaced. This displacement movement of the actuating element can then in turn be converted into a pivoting movement via the coupling device, so that the flap is then pivoted back from the open position into the closed position.
Ein weiterer Aspekt der Erfindung betrifft ein Haushaltskältegerät mit zumindest einem Lebensmittel-Aufnahmebehälter gemäß dem oben genannten Aspekt oder einer vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung davon. Das Haushaltskältegerät kann ein Kühlgerät oder ein Gefriergerät oder ein Kühl-Gefrier-Kombigerät sein. Das Haushaltskältegerät weist ein Gehäuse auf, in dem zumindest ein Aufnahmeraum für Lebensmittel ausgebildet ist. Der Lebensmittel-Aufnahmebehälter kann in dem Aufnahmeraum angeordnet sein und bildet, insbesondere im geschlossenen Zustand des Deckels auf der Schale, einen eigenen abgeschlossenen Lagerbereich. Der Lebensmittel-Aufnahmebehälter kann insbesondere ein Frischhaltebehälter sein, in dem eine individuelle Lagerbedingung, insbesondere eine individuelle Temperatur und/oder Luftfeuchte, eingestellt werden kann.Another aspect of the invention relates to a household refrigerator with at least one food receptacle according to the above aspect or an advantageous embodiment thereof. The household refrigerator can be a refrigerator or a freezer or a combined refrigerator-freezer. The household refrigerator has a housing in which at least one receiving space for food is formed. The food receptacle can be arranged in the receptacle and forms, in particular when the lid is closed on the tray, its own closed storage area. The food receptacle can in particular be a fresh food container in which an individual storage condition, in particular an individual temperature and / or humidity, can be set.
Damit ist es ermöglicht, eine zu dem restlichen Bereich des Aufnahmeraums unterschiedliche Lagerbedingung einzustellen. Dies ist insbesondere vorteilhaft zur Lagerung von spezifischen Lebensmitteln wie beispielsweise Obst oder Gemüse oder Fleisch, wie beispielsweise Fisch.This makes it possible to set a storage condition that differs from the rest of the area of the receiving space. This is particularly advantageous for storing specific foods such as fruit or vegetables or meat such as fish.
Es kann vorgesehen sein, dass das Haushaltskältegerät eine Befeuchtungseinrichtung aufweist, mit welcher die individuelle Luftfeuchte in dem Lebensmittel-Aufnahmebehälter einstellbar ist.It can be provided that the household refrigerator has a humidifying device with which the individual air humidity in the food receptacle can be adjusted.
Vorzugsweise ist der Lebensmittel-Aufnahmebehälter aus dem Aufnahmeraum entnehmbar und wieder einsetzbar und somit auch ein tragbarer beziehungsweise mobiler Behälter.The food receptacle can preferably be removed from the receptacle and reinserted and thus also a portable or mobile container.
Mit den Angaben "oben", "unten", "vorne", "hinten, "horizontal", "vertikal", "Tiefenrichtung", "Breitenrichtung", "Höhenrichtung" sind die bei bestimmungsgemäßen Gebrauch und bestimmungsgemäßen Anordnen des Behälters beziehungsweise des Geräts gegebenen Positionen und Orientierungen angegeben.The terms "top", "bottom", "front", "rear", "horizontal", "vertical", "depth direction", "width direction", "height direction" mean that the container or the device is used and arranged as intended given positions and orientations.
Weitere Merkmale der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den Ansprüchen, den Figuren und der Figurenbeschreibung. Die vorstehend in der Beschreibung genannten Merkmale und Merkmalskombinationen, sowie die nachfolgend in der Figurenbeschreibung genannten und/oder in den Figuren alleine gezeigten Merkmale und Merkmalskombinationen sind nicht nur in der jeweils angegebenen Kombination, sondern auch in anderen Kombinationen oder in Alleinstellung verwendbar, ohne den Rahmen der Erfindung zu verlassen. Es sind somit auch Ausführungen von der Erfindung als umfasst und offenbart anzusehen, die in den Figuren nicht explizit gezeigt und erläutert sind, jedoch durch separierte Merkmalskombinationen aus den erläuterten Ausführungen hervorgehen und erzeugbar sind. Es sind auch Ausführungen und Merkmalskombinationen als offenbart anzusehen, die somit nicht alle Merkmale eines ursprünglich formulierten unabhängigen Anspruchs aufweisen.Further features of the invention emerge from the claims, the figures and the description of the figures. The features and combinations of features mentioned above in the description, as well as the features and combinations of features mentioned below in the description of the figures and / or shown alone in the figures, can be used not only in the specified combination, but also in other combinations or on their own, without the frame to leave the invention. There are thus also embodiments of the invention to be regarded as encompassed and disclosed, which are not explicitly shown and explained in the figures, but emerge and can be generated from the explained embodiments by means of separate combinations of features. Designs and combinations of features are also to be regarded as disclosed, which therefore do not have all the features of an originally formulated independent claim.
Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung werden nachfolgend anhand schematischer Zeichnungen näher erläutert. Es zeigen:
- Fig. 1
- eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Ausführungsbeispiels eines erfindungsgemäßen Haushaltskältegeräts;
- Fig. 2
- eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Teilbereichs des Haushaltskältegeräts gemäß
Fig. 1 mit einem Ausführungsbeispiel eines Lebensmittel-Aufnahmebehälters; - Fig. 3
- eine Vertikalschnittdarstellung durch einen Teilbereich des Lebensmittel-Aufnahmebehälters mit einer in der geschlossenen Stellung dargestellten Klappe einer Lüftungsvorrichtung;
- Fig. 4
- eine Darstellung gemäß
Fig. 3 mit der Klappe in einer geöffneten Stellung; - Fig. 5
- eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Teilbereichs des Lebensmittel-Aufnahmebehälters mit der in der Geschlossenstellung gezeigten Klappe; und
- Fig. 6
- eine Darstellung gemäß
Fig. 5 mit der in der geöffneten Stellung gezeigten Klappe.
- Fig. 1
- a perspective view of an embodiment of a household refrigerator according to the invention;
- Fig. 2
- a perspective view of a portion of the household refrigerator according to FIG
Fig. 1 with an embodiment of a food receptacle; - Fig. 3
- a vertical sectional view through a portion of the food receptacle with a flap of a ventilation device shown in the closed position;
- Fig. 4
- a representation according to
Fig. 3 with the flap in an open position; - Fig. 5
- a perspective view of a portion of the food receptacle with the flap shown in the closed position; and
- Fig. 6
- a representation according to
Fig. 5 with the flap shown in the open position.
In den Figuren werden gleiche oder funktionsgleiche Elemente mit den gleichen Bezugszeichen versehen.Identical or functionally identical elements are provided with the same reference symbols in the figures.
In
Der weitere Aufnahmeraum 5 dient im Allgemeinen zum Tiefgefrieren von Gefriergut, bei beispielsweise -18 °C. Der Aufnahmeraum 5 ist bei geöffneter Gefrierraumtür 7 zugänglich.The
In dem oberen Aufnahmeraum 4 ist ein Kühlgut- beziehungsweise Frischhaltebehälter beziehungsweise Lebensmittel-Aufnahmebehälter ausziehbar gelagert, der einen Deckel 9 und eine Schublade bzw. Schale 10 aufweist. Über dem Deckel 9 kann, wie dargestellt, eine zusätzliche, separate Abdeckung 11 beispielsweise in Form einer Trennwand, beispielsweise eines Glasfachbodens, angeordnet sein. Der Frischhaltebehälter stellt einen Lebensmittel-Aufnahmebehälter 8 dar.In the
Der Innenbehälter 3 weist, unter anderem, zwei gegenüberliegende vertikale Seitenwände 3a und 3b auf.The
Zumindest durch die Abdeckung 11 ist der Lebensmittel-Aufnahmebehälter 8 von dem verbleibenden restlichen Teilvolumen des Aufnahmeraums 4 separiert.At least by the
Der Lebensmittel-Aufnahmebehälter 8 kann zerstörungsfrei lösbar aus dem Aufnahmeraum 4 entnommen werden. Auch im eingebrachten Zustand in dem Aufnahmeraum 4 ist vorgesehen, dass die Schale 10 in Tiefenrichtung und somit in z-Richtung im noch im Aufnahmeraum 4 gelagerten Zustand hin- und hergeschoben werden kann, um in das Innere der Schale 10 gelangen zu können.The
In
Die Lüftungsvorrichtung 12 weist eine Klappe 14 auf, die um eine in Breitenrichtung (x-Richtung) orientierte Schwenkachse A (
Durch eine lineare Verschiebung des Betätigungselements 15 in dieser Breitenrichtung wird über eine Koppelmechanik 16 diese lineare Verschiebebewegung in eine Drehbewegung der Klappe 14 umgewandelt. Die Koppelmechanik 16 kann einen Kulissenstein 17 aufweisen, der in einer Führungskulisse in dieser Koppelmechanik geführt ist. Der Kulissenstein 17 (
Der Deckel 9 ist, wie dies in
In
Darüber hinaus ist vorgesehen, dass an eine Unterseite des ersten Winkelteils 22 angeformt ein Achssockel 26 ausgebildet ist, der die Schwenkachse A aufweist. Die Schwenkachse A ist, insbesondere dadurch, nach unten abgesetzt positioniert und in Höhenrichtung betrachtet auch unterhalb des Deckels 9 angeordnet.In addition, it is provided that an
Wie darüber hinaus zu erkennen ist, weist die Lüftungsvorrichtung 12 in einer vorteilhaften Ausführung ein Trägerelement 27 auf, welches das Betätigungselement 15 trägt. Insbesondere ist das Trägerelement 27 die Anbindungsstelle der Lüftungsvorrichtung 12 an dem vorderen Rand 20 des Deckels 9. Wie in
In
Durch die hier im Querschnitt gezeigte geknickte Form der Klappe 14 ist auch in dieser geöffneten Stellung der Klappe 14 ein unerwünscht hohes Hinausragen der Klappe 14 über die Höhenmaße der Schale 10 und/oder des Deckels 9 vermieden.Due to the kinked shape of the
In
In
- 11
- HaushaltskältegerätHousehold refrigerator
- 22
- KorpusBody
- 33
- InnenbehälterInner container
- 3a3a
- vertikale Seitenwandvertical side wall
- 3b3b
- vertikale Seitenwandvertical side wall
- 44th
- AufnahmeraumRecording room
- 55
- AufnahmeraumRecording room
- 66th
- Türdoor
- 77th
- GefrierraumtürFreezer door
- 88th
- Lebensmittel-AufnahmebehälterFood receptacle
- 99
- Deckelcover
- 1010
- SchaleBowl
- 1111
- Abdeckungcover
- 1212th
- LüftungsvorrichtungVentilation device
- 1313th
- InneresInterior
- 1414th
- Klappeflap
- 1515th
- BetätigungselementActuator
- 1616
- KoppelmechanikCoupling mechanism
- 1717th
- KulissensteinSliding block
- 1818th
- LüftungsöffnungVentilation opening
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- SchalenflanschShell flange
- 19a19a
- OberseiteTop
- 2020th
- vorderer Randleading edge
- 2121
- AußenseiteOutside
- 2222nd
- erstes Winkelteilfirst angle part
- 2323
- zweites Winkelteilsecond angle part
- 2424
- AbkröpfungBend
- 2525th
- Stegweb
- 2626th
- AchssockelAxle socket
- 2727
- TrägerelementSupport element
- 2828
- Schlitzslot
- 2929
- AnzeigeleisteDisplay bar
- αα
- Winkelangle
- AA.
- Schwenkachse/LängsachseSwivel axis / longitudinal axis
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