EP3798546B1 - Food storage container with a specifically shaped flap of a ventilation device and domestic refrigerator - Google Patents

Description

One aspect of the invention relates to a food storage container for a household refrigerator. The food storage container has a bowl for holding the food. The food receptacle also has a lid that is separate from the bowl and can be placed on the bowl to close the bowl. The food receptacle has a ventilation device with which air can be exchanged between the environment and the interior of the food receptacle. The ventilation device has a pivotable flap which, in an open position, exposes a ventilation opening and closes the ventilation opening in the closed position. Another aspect of the invention relates to a household refrigerator with such a food container.

Such a household refrigerator is, for example, from WO 2004/038312 A1 known. There, recesses are formed in a lid of the food container, in which plate-like and flat plates are pivotably mounted. It is therefore necessary that the lid itself is formed with such bordered recesses in order to be able to insert these flaps therein. The pivot axis, about which a flap can be pivoted, is arranged within the lid when viewed in the height direction and thus within the height of the lid. As a result, when the flat flap is opened, constellations occur in which the upwardly projecting portion of the flap is relatively far up. Due to the flat design of the flap, a freely projecting part of the flap that projects steeply upwards is oriented in a pivoted manner. This also creates a position of the flap that is relatively far up when the flap is open, so that there are also free edges in this regard. On the one hand, when the flap is open, a corresponding amount of space is required at the top; on the other hand, other components and the like can collide with it. In particular, a corresponding amount of space is then required in the upward height direction in order to fully open the flap.

From the US 4,013,434 A and the US 4,850,206 A Containers for food are known which have an adjustable flap on a lid for ventilation of the container, which is uneven.

It is the object of the present invention to create a food storage container for a household refrigeration appliance and such a household refrigeration appliance in which the flap is designed to be improved in terms of its positioning and adjustment to accommodate the corresponding space requirement.

This task is achieved by a food storage container and a household refrigeration appliance according to claims 1 and 12. Preferred embodiments are the subject of the dependent claims.

One aspect of the invention relates to a food storage container for a household refrigerator. The food storage container has a bowl for holding food. The food receptacle also has a lid that is separate from the bowl and can be placed on the bowl to close the bowl. The food receptacle also has a ventilation device with which an exchange of air between the environment 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, exposes a ventilation opening of the food container and closes this ventilation opening in the closed position. The flap has a longitudinal axis. Viewed in a cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, the flap is uneven. Such a shape of the flap makes it possible to reach the closed position safely and, on the other hand, to avoid undesirable protrusion too far upwards in the open position. An undesirable collision with freely projecting edges and/or the flap protruding very far upwards relative to the lid when the flap is open is also avoided. This uneven design of the flap also means that the space required for the flap in the open state is smaller.

It is intended that the flap is designed to be angled. Such a configuration, in particular when the angle is formed at least once easy to manufacture. In addition, this specific angular geometry is particularly advantageous in order to overcome the disadvantages mentioned above.

It is envisaged that the first angle part is oriented horizontally in the closed position of the flap and an outside of the first angle part is arranged flush with an upper side of a shell flange that adjoins the front. Any upward protrusion of the uneven flap in the closed position is therefore avoided or at most so small that it is negligible.

It is envisaged that the first angle part is oriented obliquely forwards and downwards in the open position of the flap and is arranged to protrude into the volume space delimited by the shell. When viewed in the depth direction of the food receptacle, the first angle part is the angle part of the flap that is further forward. When looking at the food container from the front, this design of the flap and the orientation of the first angle part in the open position of the flap still optically virtually cover the ventilation opening, so that an insight into the volume space and thus the interior of the food container via the ventilation opening is essentially still hidden.

In an advantageous embodiment it is provided that the flap, viewed in cross section, is designed to be uneven at least on an outside or on an upper side. The outside essentially represents the area of the flap that is exposed at the top and is therefore an essential area of the flap in view of the advantages mentioned above.

In particular, the flap is arranged so that the angulation and thus the V-like configuration faces the interior of the food container. This means that the flap is oriented downwards in its angled, in particular V-like shape with a V-opening and thus faces the interior of the food container. In particular, this makes it possible to avoid undesirable protruding upwards.

It is preferably provided that an internal 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 version. This configuration means that a larger area can be spanned by the flap when viewed in the depth direction, but on the other hand it is very compact and low in the height direction. Nevertheless, the advantages mentioned above can be achieved in particular.

When viewed in cross-section, the angle parts open directly into one another and this flap preferably only has these two angle parts which open into one another at an angle.

It can be provided that the second angle part is oriented obliquely downwards and backwards in the closed position of the flap. As a result, in the closed position of the flap, the rear second angle part is oriented towards the interior of the food container.

In this fully open position of the flap, the second angle part is oriented horizontally in an advantageous embodiment and is therefore arranged essentially at the same height as the shell flange and/or the lid. It can also be provided that the fully open position of the flap is such that the second, rear angle part is oriented slightly and therefore only slightly rising towards the rear and is oriented slightly projecting upwards over the lid. Nevertheless, even with such a design, this flap does not protrude steeply and circumferentially upwards over the lid.

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, also represents a thickening of the flap formed on the front edge. This also stiffens the flap itself.

It can be provided that the second angle part has, from its underside facing the volume space, a spoiler-like configuration of a web when viewed in cross section perpendicular to its longitudinal axis. The web is designed as a ramp in the direction of the longitudinal axis.

In particular, it is provided that an axle base, which has the pivot axis, opens onto an underside of the first angle part. The position of the pivot axis is thus designed to be offset downwards from the two angle parts and, viewed in the depth direction, is arranged in the area of the first angle part. Due to the downwardly projecting axle base, which therefore extends below the thickness of the plate-shaped or strip-shaped first angle part, the pivot axis is also moved downwards outside of the angle parts. This also allows the position of the flap, particularly in the open state, to be achieved in such a way that the least possible upward protrusion over the lid occurs, in particular is avoided.

It is preferably provided that the axle base 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.

Preferably, it is 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 bowl, viewed in the height direction of the food container. This lowered bowl, which is therefore placed in the interior of the food container, can on the one hand enable the flap to be pivoted without restriction, and on the other hand it can avoid undesirable protrusion upwards, particularly in the open state or open position of the flap.

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 design makes it possible for the lid itself to be a uniform and uninterrupted plate can be formed. This makes manufacturing easier. Since the flap is thus arranged virtually outside the surface dimensions of the lid and is specifically positioned in front of the lid in the depth direction, the movability of the flap, in particular with regard to a corresponding mechanism, can be carried out more easily and in line with needs. In this context, a ventilation opening is no longer integrally formed in the lid itself, but rather a ventilation opening is formed between a lid, in particular a front edge of the lid, and the shell, in particular an upper shell flange.

It is preferably provided that the ventilation device has an actuating element that is separate from the flap and whose actuation allows the flap to be pivoted. This design makes it possible to operate the flap in a simple and user-friendly manner. Thanks to an upwardly exposed and easily accessible design of the actuating element, a user can also easily grasp it and operate 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.

In an embodiment in which an actuating element is present, it is in particular provided 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 to be movement-coupled with the actuating element, in particular integrated therein, is moved relative to the guide link or moved in this guide link, a corresponding movement is transmitted to the flap, which is then pivoted.

In particular, it is provided that the actuating element is a slide that is arranged to be linearly displaceable in the width direction of the food container. In particular, depending on this linear displacement, a conversion into a rotational movement of the flap can be achieved with the coupling device mentioned.

It can be provided that the ventilation device is arranged on a front edge of the lid and is arranged to project forward relative 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 lid and an upper shell flange of the shell. In such a configuration, this ventilation device is advantageously applied as an entire module to the lid from the front, for example plugged on.

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 even an embodiment of a food container that is initially only designed with the bowl and a specific lid can be retrofitted with such a ventilation device. This is particularly advantageous in this embodiment, in which a flap does not have to be inserted into a recess formed in the lid, but in which the lid itself is designed as a flat, uninterrupted plate. By attaching this module to the front of the cover in a relatively simple manner, retrofitting is then also possible relatively easily. It can be provided that the ventilation device has a support element, which can in particular be designed like a rail. This carrier element can advantageously have a slot or a groove. When mounted on the lid, the front area and thus also the front edge of the lid dip into this slot or into this groove. Such a design of the carrier element also provides a mechanically resilient component in order to enable secure attachment to the front of the cover on the one hand, and to accommodate and carry further components, such as an advantageously present actuating element, on the other hand. In an advantageous embodiment, the coupling device for coupling to the flap can also be arranged on this carrier element or attached to it.

In an advantageous embodiment it is provided that the food receptacle has a display bar 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 used at least in some areas be arranged on the lid and thus extend under the lid. When viewing the food receptacle from above, the display bar is arranged adjacent to the actuating element. As a result, the position of the actuating element can be directly assigned to the display bar, so that it can then be 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 support element of the ventilation device in a non-destructively detachable manner. This also makes it possible to replace the display bar.

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 if the open position is held by a locking element and after the locking element has been 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 appropriate force. Likewise, such a change in position of the flap can be carried out indirectly by the actuating element, which is then brought from a first position into the second position, in particular shifted. This displacement movement of the actuating element can then be converted into a pivoting movement via the coupling device, so that the flap is then pivoted back from the open position to the closed position.

A further aspect of the invention relates to a household refrigeration appliance with at least one food receptacle according to the above-mentioned aspect or an advantageous embodiment thereof. The household refrigeration device can be a refrigerator or a freezer or a fridge-freezer combination device. The household refrigerator has a housing in which at least one receiving space for food is formed. The food storage container can be arranged in the storage space and forms its own closed storage area, especially when the lid is closed on the tray. The food storage container can in particular be a fresh-keeping container in which an individual storage condition, in particular an individual temperature and/or humidity, can be set.

This makes it possible to set a storage condition that is different from the remaining area of the receiving space. This is particularly advantageous for storing specific foods such as fruit or vegetables or meat such as fish.

It can be provided that the household refrigerator has a humidification device with which the individual air humidity in the food container can be adjusted.

Preferably, the food storage container can be removed from the storage space and used again and is therefore also a portable or mobile container.

The information "top", "bottom", "front", "back", "horizontal", "vertical", "depth direction", "width direction", "height direction" refers to the intended use and arrangement of the container or the device given positions and orientations.

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.

Exemplary embodiments of the invention are explained in more detail below using schematic drawings. Show it:

Fig. 1

a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a household refrigeration appliance according to the invention;

Fig. 2

a perspective view of a portion of the household refrigerator according to Fig. 1 with an embodiment of a food container;

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 the figures, identical or functionally identical elements are given the same reference numerals.

In Fig. 1 is shown in an exemplary representation of a household refrigeration device 1, which is designed as a refrigerator-freezer combination device. The household refrigerator 1 has a body 2 with an inner container 3. The inner container 3 delimits with its walls a first interior or receiving space 4, which is a cooling space, and a second interior or receiving space 5, which is arranged, for example, underneath and separated from it, which is a freezer space. The receiving space 4 is generally used for frost-free cooling of refrigerated goods, preferably at temperatures between +4 ° C and +8 ° C. However, the receiving space 4 can also be designed as a zero-degree compartment, in particular for keeping fruit or vegetables fresh. The Recording space 4 is accessible when the door 6, which closes the recording 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 recording room 5 is accessible when the freezer room door 7 is open.

In the upper receiving space 4, a refrigerated goods or fresh-keeping container or food storage container is stored in an extendable manner, which has a lid 9 and a drawer or bowl 10. As shown, an additional, separate cover 11 can be arranged above the lid 9, for example in the form of a partition, for example a glass shelf. The fresh-keeping container represents a food storage container 8.

The inner container 3 has, among other things, two opposing vertical side walls 3a and 3b.

The food storage container 8 is separated from the remaining partial volume of the storage space 4 at least by the cover 11.

The food container 8 can be removed from the receiving space 4 in a non-destructive manner. Even when inserted into 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 while it is still stored in the receiving space 4 in order to be able to get into the interior of the shell 10.

In Fig. 2 is a perspective view of a portion of the household refrigerator 1, in which the food container 8 is arranged. The food container 8, which can be completely removed from the receiving space 4, has a ventilation device 12. In this ventilation device 12 there is 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 about a pivot axis A ( Fig. 3 ) is pivotable. The flap 14 extends as shown in Fig. 2 is shown, essentially over the entire width of the food receptacle 8. The ventilation device 12 advantageously also has an actuating element 15. 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. In the exemplary embodiment, the actuating element 15 is designed as a slide that can be displaced linearly in the width direction.

Through a linear displacement of the actuating element 15 in this width direction, this linear displacement movement is converted into a rotary movement of the flap 14 via a coupling mechanism 16. The coupling mechanism 16 can have a sliding block 17, which is guided in a guide slot in this coupling mechanism. The backdrop stone 17 ( Fig. 4 ) is in particular designed to be movement-coupled with the actuating element 15, in particular designed in one piece with it.

The lid 9 is like this Fig. 2 can be seen, designed as a one-piece, hole-free or uninterrupted plate.

In 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 lid 9. As can also be seen, the ventilation device 12 is in this Free space between the lid 9 and the shell flange 19 is arranged. The flap 14 is, as can be seen in this cross-sectional representation, and thus in a cross-section perpendicular to a longitudinal axis A, which is in Fig. 3 is perpendicular to the plane of the figure, uneven. In particular, an outside 21, which faces away from the inside 13, is uneven. The flap 14 is angled here in the exemplary embodiment and has a first angle part 22 and a second angle part 23. The The two angle parts 22 and 23 meet at an internal angle a which is greater than 90° and less than 150°. The flap 14 therefore has a V-like shape in this cross section. The flap 14 is in particular oriented so that the V-opening is oriented downwards and thus faces the interior 13. In the in Fig. 3 In the illustration shown, this angle α is also formed in particular between the outer side regions of the first angle part 22 and the second angle part 23. In the in Fig. 3 In the closed position of the flap 14 shown, in which the ventilation opening 18 is closed, the entire flap 14, viewed in the height direction, is maximally at the height of an upper side 19a of the shell flange 19. In particular, the first angle part 22 is oriented horizontally and it can be provided that a Outside area of the first angle part 22 of the outside 21 is at the same height as the top 19a. In this closed position of the flap 14, the second angle 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 angle part 22 facing away from the second angle part 23, which represents a rear angle part in the depth direction. This bend 24 is oriented downwards. This bend 24 stabilizes the flap 14 at the front. In an advantageous embodiment, it is provided that a web 25 is formed on an underside of the second angle part 23 facing the interior 13, which is shaped like a spoiler, in particular 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. As a result, the flap 14 is pivoted during a relative movement between the sliding block 17 and the web 25. In Fig. 4 a simplified sectional view of the web 25 is shown. In this position, too, the sliding block 17 rests outside the cutting plane on the oblique contact surface of the web 25 designed as a ramp.

In addition, it is provided that an axle base 26, which has the pivot axis A, is formed on an underside of the first angle part 22. The pivot axis A is, in particular as a result, positioned downwards and, viewed in the height direction, also arranged below the cover 9.

As can also be seen, in an advantageous embodiment the ventilation device 12 has a carrier element 27 which carries the actuating element 15. In particular, the carrier element 27 is the connection point of the ventilation device 12 on the front edge 20 of the lid 9. As in Fig. 3 can be seen, the ventilation device 12, viewed in the depth direction, extends forward beyond the front edge 20 of the lid 9 and thus projects forward in this context over the lid 9, in particular the front edge 20. In particular, the ventilation device 12 is thus coupled to the front of the cover 9 and can, for example, be plugged on. For this purpose, the carrier element 27 preferably has a groove or a slot 28 into which the front edge region with the front edge 20 of the cover 9 projects. In particular, the food receptacle 8 also has a display bar 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 on the display bar 13 is then positioned adjacent to it, so that depending on this, the position of the flap 14 can also be recognized based on this symbolic representation. In an advantageous embodiment, the display bar 29 is provided for a non-destructively detachable arrangement, so that it can be replaced at any time. On the one hand, it extends under the lid 9. However, viewed in the depth direction, it can also extend forward beyond the front edge 20 of the lid 9.

In Fig. 4 is correspondingly shown in a vertical sectional view Fig. 3 the flap is shown in the open state. This open position shows that the first angle part 22 is arranged obliquely downwards and oriented forward. In this open position, the second angle part 23 is oriented backwards and rising obliquely upwards. In the context of this version, it protrudes slightly beyond the cover 9. In particular, however, the second angle part 23 is not arranged to protrude upwards beyond the height of the actuating element 15. It can also be provided that the second angle element 23 is arranged not to protrude beyond the height of the cover 9 in the open position of the flap 14.

Due to the kinked shape of the flap 14 shown here in cross section, an undesirably high protrusion of the flap 14 beyond the height dimensions of the shell 10 and/or the lid 9 is avoided even in this open position of the flap 14.

In Fig. 5 is shown in a perspective view of the food container 8 in the front area from above. A situation is shown here in which the flap 14 is in the closed position according to Fig. 3 is arranged.

In 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. As can be seen here, even when viewed from the front from above and thus at an oblique observation angle from above, the ventilation opening 18 is optically covered by the flap 14, although as shown in Fig. 4 an exchange of air between the interior 13 and the surroundings of the food container 8 is possible without restrictions. In addition, this design of the angled flap 14 also makes it possible for the display bar 29 to be viewed without restrictions in the open position of the flap 14, since the second angle part 23 does not protrude so far upward due to the angular position that in a front Viewing this display bar 29 would be covered by the second angle part 23.

Reference symbol list

1

Household refrigeration device

2

Corpus

3

inner container

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vertical side wall

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vertical side wall

4

Recording room

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Recording room

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door

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Freezer compartment door

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Food storage containers

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Lid

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Peel

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cover

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Ventilation device

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Interior

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flap

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Actuator

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Coupling mechanism

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backdrop stone

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Ventilation opening

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Shell flange

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Top

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front edge

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Outside

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first angle part

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second angle part

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Offset

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web

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Axle base

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Support element

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slot

29

Display bar

α

angle

A

Pivot axis/longitudinal axis

x

Width direction

e.g

Depth direction

Claims (12)

1. Food storage container (8) for a household refrigeration appliance (1), having a tray (10) for receiving the food, having a separate cover (9) which can be positioned on the tray (10) in order to close the tray (10), and having a ventilation apparatus (12), with which air can be exchanged between the environment and the interior (13) of the food storage container (8), wherein the ventilation apparatus (12) has a pivotable flap (14), which, in an opened position, releases a ventilation opening (18) and, in the closed position, closes the ventilation opening (18), wherein the flap (14) is embodied to be uneven viewed in a cross-section at right angles to the longitudinal axis (B) of the flap (14) and the flap (14) is embodied to be angled, characterised in that the first angled part (22) is oriented horizontally in the closed position of the flap (14) and an outer face (21) of the first angled part (22) is arranged flush with a top side (19a) of a tray flange (19) of the tray (10) which connects to the front, wherein the first angled part (22), in the opened position of the flap (14), is oriented obliquely forwards and downwards and is arranged to project into the volume space bound by the tray (10).
2. Food storage container (8) according to claim 1, characterised in that the flap (14), viewed in the cross-section, is embodied to be uneven at least on an outer face (21).
3. Food storage container (8) according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that an inner angle (α) between a first angled part (22) of the flap (14) and a second angled part (23) of the flap (14) is greater than 90° and less than 150°.
4. Food storage container (8) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that in the closed position of the flap (14) the second angled part (23) is oriented obliquely downwards and rearwards.
5. Food storage container (8) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that an axle base (26), which has the pivot axis (A), opens onto a lower side of the first angled part (22).
6. Food storage container (8) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that a pivot axis (A), about which the flap (14) can be pivoted, is arranged below the cover (9), viewed in the height direction (y), and/or within the volume space bound by the tray (10).
7. Food storage container (8) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that viewed in the depth direction (z) of the food storage container (8), the flap (14) is arranged entirely in front of a front edge (20) of the cover (9) and without contact with the front edge (20).
8. Food storage container (8) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the ventilation apparatus (12) has an actuation element (15) which is separate from the flap (14), by the actuation of which the flap (14) can be pivoted.
9. Food storage container (8) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the actuation element (15) is a slider, which can be moved linearly in the width direction (x) of the food storage container (8) in order to pivot the flap (14).
10. Food storage container (8) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the ventilation apparatus (12) is arranged on a front edge (20) of the cover (9) and is arranged so as to project forward compared with the front edge (20), and viewed in the depth direction (z) is arranged in a free area between the front edge (20) of the cover (9) and an upper tray flange (19) of the tray (10).
11. Food storage container (8) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the food storage container (8) has a display strip (29), with which an opened or closed position of the flap (14) is shown symbolically, wherein the display strip (14) extends in regions below the cover (9) and/or the display strip (14) is arranged so as to be removable in a non-destructive manner.
12. Household refrigeration appliance (1) having a food storage container (8) according to one of the preceding claims.

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