EP3798548A1 - Food storage container with specific ventilation device with preassembly unit, and domestic refrigerator and method - Google Patents

Abstract

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 (21) in an open position and closes the ventilation opening (21) in the closed position, the ventilation device (12) having a carrier body (15) on which a separate assembly (39) of the ventilation device ( 12) is mounted, which has the flap (14), a carrier rail (40) for the flap (14) and an actuating element (41) for actuating the flap (14). One aspect also relates to a household refrigeration appliance (1) and one aspect relates to a method.

Description

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 a closed position, closes the ventilation opening. Another aspect of the invention relates to a household refrigerator with such a food receptacle. Another aspect of the invention relates to a method for assembling a ventilation device of 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 flaps 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. 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 planar design of the flap, a steeply upwardly projecting, freely cantilevered part of the flap is oriented in a pivoted manner. In the open state of the flap, this also results in a relatively high upward position of the flap, so that in this regard there are also circumferentially free edges. On the one hand, when the flap is open, a corresponding space requirement upwards is required, on the other hand, other components and the like can come into contact with it. In particular, then a corresponding space requirement in the vertical direction upwards is also required in order to open the flap completely.

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 ventilation device is designed in an improved manner with regard to the arrangement of its components. In particular, a method for assembling a ventilation device is to be created which is improved in this regard.

This object is achieved by a food receptacle, a household refrigerator and a method according to the independent claims.

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 has a lid which is separate from the shell and which can be placed on the shell to close the shell. In addition, 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 a closed position, closes the ventilation opening. The flap has a longitudinal axis. The ventilation device has a carrier body on which a separate subassembly of the ventilation device is mounted. In particular, a releasable connection is provided. The assembly has the flap, a separate carrier rail for the flap and a separate actuating element for actuating the flap. These several, in particular three, separate components of the assembly enable improved assembly and improved positioning of these functional components. These three components form a separate, individually manageable and manufacturable module of the ventilation device. On the one hand, these components are separated in such a way that their individual functions have an improved effect and, on the other hand, made in such a way that they can be easily connected to one another. In particular, it is achieved in that a pre-assembly subassembly can be formed by these three components, which can then be subsequently mounted on the carrier body as a whole is. This improves and simplifies the assembly of the entire ventilation device. This is because it is easier, in particular, to fasten the flap so that it can pivot beforehand on a simply constructed support rail. As a result, this flap no longer has to be assembled on the larger support body in a complex manner, which is very difficult with conventional designs, since access to fastening areas is difficult. This can also reduce damage to the flap during assembly. In particular, it is thereby advantageously achieved that when the flap is no longer fastened directly to the carrier body in a pivotable manner, but only to the carrier rail. Pivoting is then also improved as a result. In addition, variants of the ventilation device can also be created quickly and easily with this assembly.

This means that you can create your own module variants both functionally and in terms of design. For example, individual support rails can be installed. These can also be different in color or structure. This can also be provided for the flap or the actuating element.

The assembly is preferably fastened to the carrier body by at least one snap connection. This makes it easy to assemble, but also to simply remove it as a whole. A simple dismantling, also of the assembly itself, also enables the individual parts to be cleaned or replaced. A non-destructive detachable connection can be formed between the assembly and the carrier body.

The carrier rail preferably has an integrated snap element of the snap connection, which is thus formed in one piece therewith, with which the assembly is snapped onto the carrier body which is separate from this by means of the carrier rail. As a result, the connection between the assembly and the carrier body is provided, in particular, only by means of these snap connections. This also enables stable fastening of the entire assembly. In particular, a direct, self-retaining connection is formed between the carrier rail and the carrier body. On the other hand, it is not necessary for another retaining connection to be formed between another component of the assembly and the carrier body.

The actuating element is preferably mounted displaceably on the support rail, in particular on an upper side of the support rail. As a result, the actuating element can be easily installed, since only the carrier rail is initially required here as well. This makes handling and accessibility during assembly easy. In particular, the actuating element is arranged on the carrier rail in a non-destructive detachable manner, but is nevertheless arranged to be displaceable in the state arranged thereon. In particular, a snap connection can be provided for the holding attachment of the actuating element. In particular, the actuating element is fastened in a self-retaining manner only to the carrier rail.

The actuating element is in particular a slide. This preferably has an upwardly protruding handle.

The flap is preferably mounted pivotably on the support rail. In particular, the flap is only fastened in a self-retaining manner to the support rail and is only pivotably mounted there.

The flap preferably has a coupling strand with a round cross-section integrated on one edge and thus formed in one piece therewith. The round coupling strand is arranged in at least one receptacle in the support rail and held therein. In particular, he is taken aback by it. This in particular in such a way that a pivotable relative movement between the flap and the support rail is made possible. This coupling is therefore particularly advantageous in order to enable the holding but at the same time also to enable the pivoting movement. Furthermore, it is designed to save space. The coupling strand is designed as a rod or rod with a round cross section.

The round coupling strand preferably has locally discrete thickening rings. In particular with these, the flap is inserted with an accurate fit in the mounts of the support rail. The recordings are in particular formed in webs.

The flap preferably has at least one centering element which engages in a counter-centering element in the support rail. This is done in particular in such a way that a position centering of these two components is formed in the width direction of the food receptacle.

The centering element is preferably viewed along the longitudinal axis of the coupling strand and is designed as an interruption in the round coupling strand. This enables a space-saving design. The coupling line is thus multifunctional.

The flap preferably has at least one pulse generator element. In the closed state of the flap, this pulse generator element protrudes in particular into a receptacle of the actuating element. The receptacle is delimited by a wall in the width direction of the food receptacle in the displacement direction of the actuating element. The pulse generator element is in particular a locally formed elevation. It can also be called a nose. It is formed on a longitudinal edge of the flap. It extends to the side from this longitudinal edge. In particular in a plane in which the surface of the rectangular flap is formed. The flap can also be referred to as board-like. The pulse generator element can, however, also be designed as a spring element. A pretensioned spring part of the spring element can be injection molded onto the flap or the actuating element. However, the spring element can also be a separate additional part. For example, it can also be a rotation spring or a leg spring.

The pulse generator element preferably has a side edge which, starting from the closed state of the flap, comes into contact with the wall when the actuating element is moved to open the flap, so that the flap thereby receives a swivel pulse for opening. The pulse generator element enables the flap to be pivoted in a particularly simple and efficient manner starting from the closed position. In particular, the starting of the pivoting is improved. Because it may be that due to manufacturing tolerances, etc., the flap is not completely flat. These slight deformations can make it more difficult to start panning. This is overcome by the pulse generator element. Because through the specific mechanical contact between the wall and the pulse generator element, the flap receives this swivel pulse to start the swivel movement.

In particular, the side edge is an inclined edge. This slope is in particular formed in a plane that is spanned by the width direction and the depth direction of the food receptacle. In particular, the pulse generator element is designed with a trapezoidal shape in this plane. This allows a simple bevel to be formed. This avoids jamming or spreading of the pulse generator element with the wall when these two parts are in direct mechanical contact and slide against one another.

In particular, the flap has an integrated ramp with an underside which rests directly with a guide cam which is embodied in an integrated manner on the actuating element. The underside can be inclined at an angle. This is done in such a way that when the actuating element is displaced, the guide cam slides along the inclined underside. This guides the pivoting movement of the flap. This is particularly possible without jamming and jolting. However, the underside can also be curved, for example concave or convex. A curved path can also be formed. A design as an eccentric is also possible.

Such a coupling part, which is designed in particular as a ramp, enables direct contact with the guide cam over a relatively small area to be achieved. As a result, frictional forces can be minimized when the components move relative to one another. This simplifies the operation. In this context, only relatively small forces have to be exerted on the actuating element in order to be able to achieve the movement of the flap.

In an advantageous embodiment it is provided that a free space formed in the depth direction between a front edge of the cover and a rear edge of a front wall of the shell is covered by the ventilation device. This ventilation device thus also serves as a supplementary module to cover an upper opening or a loading opening of the bowl together with the lid. This creates another advantageous concept. The cover is shortened in this context and supplemented in depth by this ventilation device in order to cover this opening in the shell from above.

In particular, this mechanical connection between the cover and the carrier body can be released without being destroyed. As a result, the carrier body can be reversibly removed and reattached. This configuration is advantageous for cleaning purposes, for example. In particular, the ventilation device is only connected to the support body directly with the cover.

In an advantageous embodiment it is provided that the flap is arranged in the closed position in the vertical direction of the food receptacle at the most at the level of an upper side of the carrier body. In such an embodiment, the flap is arranged completely sunk in the carrier body in the closed position. In this closed position, it does not protrude upwards. With such a configuration, a space-saving concept is implemented. In addition, it is made possible that the flap is not damaged undesirably. This can be the case in the event of a protrusion if it is hit with other objects. In addition, it can be provided that in this closed position the top of the carrier body is arranged flush with the top of the flap. A total surface without unevenness is thereby formed.

In the closed position, the flap is oriented in particular horizontally.

In the open position, which differs from this, the flap is, on the other hand, folded downward when viewed in the vertical direction. In particular, only that end region of the flap which has the axis of rotation is at the same level both in the closed and in the open position. The carrier body makes it possible for the flap to be arranged completely within the carrier body even in the open position. In any possible position of the flap, the flap is thus arranged completely within the carrier body in an advantageous embodiment. This enables a particularly protected concept. In particular, the more precise and improved movement control of the flap already mentioned above is thereby achieved. This concept also makes it possible for no part of the flap to protrude further upwards in the height direction in the open position than in the closed position of the flap.

It is preferably provided that the carrier body has a swivel space. In this pivoting space, the flap can be pivoted between the closed position and the open position. The flap is arranged completely within the support body in both positions. The carrier body thus has, as it were, a cavity in which the movement of the flap is made possible. This further improves the advantages mentioned above.

It is preferably provided that the flap has a plate part. The flap also has a coupling part protruding downward from the plate part. The coupling part is in particular a ramp. The coupling part is designed for coupling to an actuating unit of the food receptacle. The actuation element is arranged on this actuation unit or is coupled to this actuation unit. The pivoting movement of the flap can thereby be initiated. With this configuration, a precise actuation concept is implemented which transfers the movement of the actuation element very directly and precisely to the flap. Undesired tolerances can be significantly reduced as a result. In addition, a short mechanical chain of action for transmitting the movement from the actuating element to the flap is also achieved by this configuration with a high degree of compactness of the structure.

In an advantageous embodiment it is provided that a pivot axis of the respective axis of rotation of the flap is formed at a front end of the flap in the depth direction of the food receptacle. With this embodiment, a rear end of the flap is then pivoted downward during a pivoting movement from the closed position into the open position. In this embodiment, a ventilation duct of the ventilation device that is then released is exposed towards the front.

In an advantageous embodiment it is 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 of the food receptacle, the ventilation device is arranged in a free space between the front edge of the lid and an upper shell flange of the shell. The shell flange is in particular part of a front wall of the shell. In particular, the flap is viewed in the depth direction of the food receptacle arranged completely in front of a front edge of the lid. This concerns the arrangement of the flap in any possible position. The flap is also arranged without contact to the front edge of this cover. In such a configuration, this ventilation device is advantageously applied to the cover as an overall module from the front, for example pushed on.

The ventilation device is designed in particular as a separate attachment on the front of the cover. In particular, for this purpose the carrier body has a rear-side groove into which a front-side edge of a cover plate of the cover is inserted. The cover plate can be made of glass.

In a further advantageous embodiment it is provided that the food receptacle has a display capacity. An open position or a closed position of the flap is symbolically displayed in this display bar. The display bar extends, for example, in areas under the cover. The display bar can be arranged in a non-destructive detachable manner.

This makes it easy to display and symbolize which position the flap is currently in.

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 formed integrally in the cover itself, but a ventilation opening is formed between a cover, in particular a front edge of the cover, and the shell, in particular an upper shell flange.

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.

The carrier body is preferably designed as a hollow part. The carrier body is designed as a shaft in some areas. The carrier body has in particular at least one integrated ventilation duct or air duct.

Another independent aspect of the invention relates to a food receptacle for a domestic refrigeration appliance, with a bowl for holding the food, with a separate lid that can be placed on the bowl to close the bowl, and with 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 having a pivotable flap which, in an open position, exposes a ventilation opening and in the closed position closes the ventilation opening. The flap has a pulse generator element which, when the flap is closed, protrudes into a receptacle of the actuating element. The receptacle is delimited by a wall in the width direction of the food receptacle in the displacement direction of the actuating element. In particular, the pulse generator element has a side edge which, starting from the closed state of the flap, comes into contact with the wall when the actuating element is moved to open the flap, so that the flap thereby receives a swiveling pulse for opening.

Embodiments of the first aspect relating to the food receptacle are to be regarded as advantageous embodiments of this further independent aspect of the food receptacle.

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.

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.

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.

The food receptacle can preferably be removed from the receptacle and reinserted and thus also a portable or mobile container.

Another aspect of the invention relates to a method for assembling a ventilation device for a food receptacle, in which a support body of the ventilation device is provided. An assembly is manufactured as a pre-assembly assembly. For this purpose, a flap of the ventilation device is mounted on a separate support rail of the ventilation device and an actuating element of the ventilation device is mounted on the support rail. This pre-assembly assembly formed in this way is then mounted on the carrier body with a mechanical connection. A simple assembly scenario is thereby achieved. Components that are difficult to assemble individually on the carrier body are thus made in advance assembled and the resulting assembly then mounted as a whole on the carrier body. Individual connections between all parts of the assembly and the carrier body are therefore no longer required. Snapping can be provided as a mechanical connection. In particular, a non-destructive releasable mechanical connection can be provided.

Advantageous designs of the food receptacle are to be regarded as advantageous designs of the method. In particular, the components with their configurations and / or positions with respect to one another enable the advantageous method steps to be carried out for assembly, including the entire food receptacle.

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.

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.

Fig. 1

eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Ausführungsbeispiels eines erfindungsgemäßen Haushaltskältegeräts;

Fig. 2

eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Teilbereichs des Haushaltskältegeräts gemäß Fig. 1, in welchem ein Lebensmittel-Aufnahmebehälter dargestellt ist und eine Klappe einer Lüftungsvorrichtung geschlossen ist;

Fig. 3

eine Darstellung gemäß Fig. 2, bei welcher die Klappe in der geöffneten Stellung gezeigt ist;

Fig. 4

eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Ausführungsbeispiels einer Lüftungsvorrichtung des Lebensmittel-Aufnahmebehälters;

Fig. 5

eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Trägerkörpers der Lüftungsvorrichtung gemäß Fig. 4;

Fig. 6

eine perspektivische Darstellung einer Klappe der Lüftungsvorrichtung gemäß Fig. 4;

Fig. 7

eine perspektivische Darstellung einer Trägerschiene der Lüftungsvorrichtung gemäß Fig. 4 für eine Klappe gemäß Fig. 6 und einem Betätigungselement gemäß Fig. 7;

Fig. 8

eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Betätigungselements der Lüftungsvorrichtung gemäß Fig. 4;

Fig. 9

eine perspektivische Darstellung der Lüftungsvorrichtung gemäß Fig. 4 von unten;

Fig. 10

eine vergrößerte Darstellung eines Teilbereichs der Darstellung in Fig. 9;

Fig. 11

eine Schnittdarstellung des Lebensmittel-Aufnahmebehälters im Bereich der Lüftungsvorrichtung; und

Fig. 12

eine perspektivische Schnittdarstellung des Bereichs gemäß Fig. 11 bei geöffneter Klappe der Lüftungsvorrichtung.

Embodiments of the invention are explained in more detail below with reference to schematic drawings. Show it:

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 , in which a food receptacle is shown and a flap of a ventilation device is closed;

Fig. 3

a representation according to Fig. 2 in which the flap is shown in the open position;

Fig. 4

a perspective view of an embodiment of a ventilation device of the food receptacle;

Fig. 5

a perspective view of a support body of the ventilation device according to FIG Fig. 4 ;

Fig. 6

a perspective view of a flap of the ventilation device according to FIG Fig. 4 ;

Fig. 7

a perspective view of a support rail of the ventilation device according to FIG Fig. 4 for a flap according to Fig. 6 and an actuating element according to Fig. 7 ;

Fig. 8

a perspective view of an actuating element of the ventilation device according to FIG Fig. 4 ;

Fig. 9

a perspective view of the ventilation device according to Fig. 4 from underneath;

Fig. 10

an enlarged illustration of a portion of the illustration in FIG Fig. 9 ;

Fig. 11

a sectional view of the food receptacle in the area of the ventilation device; and

Fig. 12

a perspective sectional view of the area according to FIG Fig. 11 with the flap of the ventilation device open.

Identical or functionally identical elements are provided with the same reference symbols in the figures.

In 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.

In the upper receiving space 4, a refrigerated goods or fresh food container is mounted such that it can be pulled out and has a lid 9 and a drawer or shell 10. As shown, 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.

At least by the cover 11, 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.

In 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. With 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 is in particular a separate module. It can be arranged on the cover 9.

The ventilation device 12 has a flap 14 which can be pivoted about a pivot axis A oriented in the width direction (x direction). The flap 14 extends as shown in FIG Fig. 2 is shown, essentially over the entire width of the food receptacle 8.

This pivotable flap 14 releases a ventilation opening in an open position and closes this ventilation opening in the closed position. This allows air to escape from an interior 13 of the food receptacle 8.

The ventilation device 12 has a carrier body 15. The carrier body 15 extends in the width direction (x direction) over the entire width of the cover 9. It is designed as a bar-like element. In particular, the carrier body 15 is formed in one piece, in particular from plastic.

The plate-like flap 14 is in Fig. 2 shown in the closed position. The carrier body 15 is a unit separate from the cover 9. The carrier body 15, viewed in the depth direction, is arranged on the front side of the cover 9, in particular arranged directly. Through the cover 9 and the ventilation device 12 is thus a Cover module 16 is formed. By means of this cover module 16, the loading opening of the shell 10 can be covered from above.

In addition, the ventilation device 12 has an actuating element 17. In the present exemplary embodiment, this actuating element 17 is a mechanical slide. It can be moved linearly in the width direction. The actuating element 17 is arranged displaceably on a support 18 of the ventilation device 12. The support 18 is a flat surface. It is in particular a partial area of a top 19 of the ventilation device 12. The support 18 is in particular a top 44 of a separate support rail 40 of the ventilation device 12. The support 18 delimits a top opening 20 of the support body 15 towards the front, viewed in the depth direction. This top opening 20 is circumferential completely outlined. The top opening 20 represents a ventilation opening 21 of a ventilation duct 22 ( Fig. 2 ) of the ventilation device 12. This upper side opening 20 is thus also an upper ventilation opening 21 ( Fig. 3 ), as mentioned above.

The in FIGS. 2 and 3 The embodiment shown is a pivot axis A, about which the flap 14 can be pivoted, oriented in the width direction.

The in FIGS. 2 and 3 The embodiment shown, the ventilation opening 12 is delimited by a circumferentially closed edge 24

In Fig. 3 is the representation according to Fig. 2 shown, but with the flap 14 in the open position. The flap 14 is pivoted down about the pivot axis A for this purpose.

The shell 10 has a front wall 25. This has a shell flange or an upper front flange 26. As can be seen, the carrier body 15 is at a front edge 27 ( Fig. 11 ) of the cover 9 is arranged. In particular, plugging is provided here. For this purpose, the carrier body 15 has a groove 28 at its rear end. The front edge 27 of the cover 9 is inserted into this groove 28. In particular, a front edge of a cover plate of the cover 9. The cover plate can be made of glass.

As in Fig. 11 Furthermore, it can be seen that the carrier body 15 bridges the distance or free space 23 formed in the depth direction ( Fig. 11 ) between the front edge 27 of the cover 9 and a rear edge 29 of the front flange 26. This is in particular also the rear edge 29 of the front wall 25, as shown in FIG Fig. 11 is shown.

As shown in Fig. 11 As can be seen, the carrier body 15 has a front sloping wall 30. This inclined wall 30 rests against a complementary inclined wall 31 of the front wall 25. As a result, the position of the carrier body 15 is held in the fitted state of the cover module 16 on the shell 10.

As shown in Fig. 11 can be seen, the carrier body 15 in its in Fig. 11 The cross-sectional representation shown (the section plane is the yz plane) has a trough-like shape. A longitudinal axis of the support body 15, which runs parallel to the pivot axis A, is shown in FIG Fig. 11 oriented perpendicular to the plane of the figure. The cross section is thus formed perpendicular to this longitudinal axis. In this cross section, the carrier body 15 has a V-shape in an advantageous embodiment. A front lower sloping wall 32 is formed. In particular, it adjoins the upper front sloping wall 30 at the bottom. In addition, this V-shape has a rear sloping wall 33. This is from its lower-lying and front end in the depth direction, rising backwards and upwards. The front or front sloping wall 32, viewed from a V-point 34, rises upwards and forwards.

In this embodiment, an opening 35 of the ventilation duct 21, which faces the interior 13, is formed in this rear sloping wall 33. In the in Fig. 11 In the closed position of the flap 14, it is oriented horizontally. The opening 22 facing away from the interior 13 ( Fig. 3 ) is locked. A top side 36 of the flap 14 is in particular flush with a top side 19 of the support body 15. In this closed position, the flap 14 is thus arranged completely sunk in the support body 15.

As can also be seen, the carrier body 15 has a swivel space 37. The swivel space 37 is there to move the flap 14 between the closed position and the open position, as then in FIG Fig. 12 is shown inside the Support body 15 can be pivoted. The flap 14 is arranged completely within the support body 15 in all possible positions.

The swivel space 37 is delimited at the bottom by a delimitation wall 38. This boundary wall 38 is inclined. It sets the stop for the flap 14 in its in Fig. 12 open position shown.

The carrier body 15, as already explained above, is designed as a one-piece component, in particular made of plastic. The support body 15 is an elongated beam. It is designed as a hollow body at least in some areas. In this way, among other things, the ventilation ducts 22 can be implemented. They are thus designed to be integrated in this carrier body. The support body 15 is thus also designed as a framework component in some areas.

In addition to the carrier body 15 already explained, the ventilation device 12 has a separate subassembly 39 for this purpose. The assembly 39 of the ventilation device 12 is formed from several individual components. This assembly 39 has a support rail 40. The support rail 40 is formed in one piece. In particular, it is made of plastic. This carrier rail 40 is preferably formed as a panel strip. In particular, it is designed like a board. The carrier rail 40, viewed in its longitudinal direction (in the x direction), is of the same length as the carrier body 15 or approximately the same length as this carrier body 15. The assembly 39, as shown in Fig. 4 is shown in a perspective view in the assembled state, wherein in Fig. 4 the carrier body 15 is also shown, additionally has the flap 14. In addition, the assembly 39 has the actuating element 17 which is separate for this. In particular, the assembly 39 is thus formed from three separate components, namely the carrier rail 40, the flap 14 and the actuating element 17. This assembly 39 is mounted on the carrier body 15. In particular, a non-destructive detachable connection is formed here. In particular, at least one snap connection 41 ( Fig. 11 ) realized. For this purpose, it is advantageously provided that the snap connection of the assembly 39 is formed with the carrier body 15 only via one of the separate components, in particular the carrier rail 40. The other separate components namely the flap 14 and the Actuating elements 17 are not connected directly to carrier body 15 with such a self-retaining connection, in particular a snap connection.

The flap 14 is arranged holding it directly on the support rail 40. In addition, it is, in particular, only connected in a self-retaining manner to this carrier rail 40. The actuating element 17 is arranged directly on the carrier rail 40. Here, too, only one connection to the carrier rail 40 is provided. In particular, the actuating element 17 is connected to the carrier rail 40 by a connection that can be released without destruction, in particular a snap connection. In particular, the flap 14 is connected to the carrier rail 40 with a non-destructive detachable connection, in particular at least one snap connection.

In particular, this assembly 39 is a pre-assembly assembly. This means that these three named separate components are connected to one another before they are mounted on the carrier body 15. In particular, the actuating element 17 is therefore first fastened to the carrier rail 40 and then the flap 14 is fastened to the carrier rail 40. The pre-assembly assembly formed in this way is then installed on the carrier body 15 at a later date.

In the representation according to Fig. 4 the flap 14 is shown in the closed state. The longitudinal direction of this ventilation device 12 is formed by the width direction (x direction). As can be seen, the actuating element 17 is seated on an upper side 44 of the carrier rail 40. The actuating element 17 is mounted displaceably in this x-direction relative to this carrier rail 40.

The support rail 40 also represents an upper cover of the ventilation ducts 22 of the support body 15 in certain areas. In particular, the support rail 40 is also a front upper cover of this support body 15. adjoining support rail 40 completely covered from above.

In Fig. 5 only the carrier body 15 is shown in a perspective view. The ventilation ducts 22 can be seen.

This carrier body 15 has, integrated and thus formed in one piece with it, preferably several snap-in lugs 43 ( Fig. 11 ) on. These are each snapped into place with a snap element 42, which is formed in one piece with the carrier rail 40, as shown in FIG Fig. 11 is shown. Such a snap element 42 is preferably designed as a resilient hook. This snap element 42 extends downward from an underside of the carrier rail 40. As beyond that in Fig. 11 and especially in Fig. 4 As can be seen, the actuating element 17 is seated on the upper side 44 of the carrier rail 40.

In Fig. 6 the flap 14 is shown in a perspective view. On an edge 46 running parallel to its longitudinal axis, it has a coupling rod 45 formed in one piece therewith. This coupling rod 45 is designed as a round coupling rod, particularly when viewed in cross section. In an advantageous embodiment, it thus represents a round rod or a round rod. In the assembled state of the flap 14 on the support rail 40, as is also the case in FIG Fig. 11 is shown in the vertical section, this coupling rod 45 is received in a plurality of discrete receptacles 47, which are integrally formed in the support rail 40. These receptacles 47 have round, in particular concavely curved, areas in which the coupling rod 45 can be used with an accurate fit. This enables the coupling rod 45 to be positioned without play in the receptacle 47, but on the other hand achieves a continuous and smooth pivoting movement of the flap 14 relative to the carrier rail 40 in the state arranged on the carrier rail 40.

As beyond that in Fig. 6 As can be seen, the flap 14 has an integrated centering element 48. In the exemplary embodiment, this is an interruption in the coupling rod or coupling rod 45 Fig. 9 and Fig. 10 which show the assembly 39 viewed from below in perspective, and wherein in FIG Fig. 10 an enlarged section of the illustration in Fig. 9 is shown, the carrier rail 14 has a counter-centering element 49 integrated. This engages in the assembled state, as shown in Fig. 9 and Fig. 10 can be seen in this centering element 48. In particular, the counter-centering element 49 is a strip-like web.

In addition, the flap 14, as shown in FIG Fig. 6 can be seen, a pulse generator element 50. This is formed in one piece with the flap 14. The Pulse generator element 50 is formed on an edge facing carrier rail 40. It extends away from this edge of the flap 14 in a raised manner. The pulse generator element 50 is designed as a protruding nose.

In the closed state of the flap 14, this pulse generator element 50 plunges into a receptacle 51, as shown in the perspective sectional illustration in FIG Fig. 12 shown is a. This receptacle 51 is formed in one piece with the carrier rail 40. The receptacle 51 is formed on an edge of the support rail 40 facing the flap 14 and is open towards the flap 14. In the depth direction (z-direction) this pulse generator element 50 and the receptacle 51 are thus overlapping in the closed state of the flap 14. As in Fig. 12 As can be seen, this receptacle 51 is delimited in the width direction and thus in the x direction of the ventilation device 12 at least on one side by a wall 52. This wall 52 is formed on that side which, when the actuating element 17 is moved from the basic position in which the flap 14 is closed, is brought to the pulse generator element 50 and is then at least partially guided past this pulse generator element 50 in this x-direction. The direction of displacement V is in Fig. 12 also drawn. Such a configuration achieves in a particularly advantageous manner that during this displacement in the direction of displacement V of the actuating element 17, starting from the closed position of the flap 14, this pulse generator element 50 is then mechanically contacted directly through this wall 52 and, in this regard, a swivel pulse for opening the flap 14 is transferred to this flap 14. This makes the opening movement easier and further displacement of the actuating element 17 is easier. Due to assembly and manufacturing tolerances, the elongated flap 14 and / or the carrier body 15 and / or the carrier rail 40 may be slightly uneven. As a result, a pivoting movement of the flap 14 can be more difficult, but this, too, is still an advantageous and not disadvantageous embodiment of the movement. This possibility of movement of the flap 14, which is already very good, can, however, be further improved by this pulse generator element 50 in interaction with the wall 52 when the actuating element 17 is moved. This pivoting impulse pushes the flap 14 in the pivoting direction starting from the closed position or assists in this regard so that this gravity-related falling of the flap 14 is improved.

This pulse generator element 50 preferably has, as shown in particular in FIG Fig. 12 can be seen, a side edge 53. This side edge 53 is the one which makes direct contact with this wall 52 when the actuating element 17 is moved out of the closed position of the flap 14. This side edge 53 is preferably inclined. As a result, the sliding along the wall 52 on the pulse generator element 50 during the relative movement of these two components to one another is carried out very continuously and without jamming and spreading. When the pulse generator element 50 is viewed from above and thus in the xz plane, this side edge 53 is oriented obliquely in this regard. In particular, when viewed in this way, the pulse generator element 50 has a trapezoidal shape in the aforementioned xz plane.

As beyond that in Fig. 6 As can be seen, the coupling rod 45 has at least one, in particular several, thickening rings 54 in an advantageous embodiment. These thickening rings 54, which are only formed locally and are therefore not formed without interruption over the entire length of the coupling rod 45, form an improved concept for precisely fitting mechanical coupling with the receptacles 47. These thickening rings 54 are formed at least partially circumferentially. They represent radial thickenings of the coupling rod 45 at local points. Such a configuration improves the motion control of the flap 14 on the support rail 14 again.

In Fig. 7 the support rail 40 is shown in a perspective view. At the rear edge in the figure, it has a depression that is open at the edge. In this, the actuating element 17, as shown in FIG Fig. 8 is shown in perspective, arranged and mounted relatively displaceably in this x-direction.

In Fig. 9 the assembly 39, as already mentioned above, is shown in the assembled state and with a view of the underside. As can be seen here, the receptacles 47 are preferably designed to be integrated on webs 55. These webs 55 extend from the underside of the carrier rail 40 downwards. These webs 55, on the upper front edge area of which these rounded trough-like receptacles 47 are formed, then also form a carrier or a stabilizer element from below for the coupling rod 45. The coupling rod 45 is seated thus also to a certain extent from above on these webs 55 in the region of the receptacles 47. In particular, the thickening rings 54 engage in the receptacle 47. In particular, they are precisely fitted therein. In addition, in Fig. 9 It can also be seen that the flap 14 has a coupling part on its underside, which is formed as a ramp 56. This ramp 56 protrudes downwards. The ramp 56 has an underside 57. This underside 57 represents the lower edge of this ramp 56, which is designed as a web. This underside 57 runs obliquely, so that the ramp shape is formed. The actuating element 17 has an integrated guide cam 58. This is here preferably designed as a tab or tongue. The ramp 56 sits on this guide cam 58 from above. During the relative movement of the actuating element 17 to the flap 14, the guide cam 58 slides along the underside 57. Because of the inclined position of the underside 57, the pivoting of the flap 14 takes place in a guided manner during this relative movement.

In Fig. 10 is an enlarged section of the illustration in Fig. 9 shown in the area of the ramp 56, a web 55 and the counter-centering element 49. The respective mechanical couplings to one another are in Fig. 10 clearly visible.

In Fig. 11 a vertical sectional view of the ventilation device 12 is shown. In addition, the cover 9, which is inserted into the groove 28, is also shown in some areas. Furthermore, a partial area of the front flange 26 is shown. The snapped state between the snap element 42 and the snap nose 43 is shown. In addition, the carrier rail 40 engages with a front nose 61 behind a coupling nose 62 of the carrier body 15, as shown in FIG Fig. 11 is shown. As a result, the snapped state of the carrier rail 40 on the carrier body 15 is improved again.

In addition, it can also be seen that, in an advantageous embodiment, the flap 14 has an overlapping web 59 at its end facing away from the carrier rail 40. This is not formed over the entire thickness of the flap 14, but only in the lower area. In this regard, he protrudes forward. In the closed state of the flap 14, as shown in FIG Fig. 11 is shown, this overlap web 59 strikes against a counter-overlap web 60 which is integrally formed on the carrier body 15. As a result, this closed position of the flap 14 is kept even better and an upward overshoot of the flap 14 is avoided. In the depth direction (z-direction) This overlap web 59 and the opposite overlap web 60 thus overlap in the closed state of the flap 14.

In Fig. 12 a partial section of the ventilation device 12 is shown in a perspective sectional illustration, the flap 14 being shown here in the open state. It can also be seen here that, in this open state, the pulse generator element 50 has moved completely out of the receptacle 51. <b> List of reference symbols </b> 1 Household refrigerator 33 Sloping wall 2 Body 34 V-tip 3 Inner container 35 opening 3a vertical side wall 36 Top 3b vertical side wall 37 Swivel space 4th Recording room 38 Boundary wall 5 Recording room 39 module 6th door 40 Support rail 7th Freezer door 41 Snap connection 8th Food receptacle 42 Snap element 9 cover 43 Snap noses 10 Bowl 44 Top 11 cover 45 Coupling rod 12th Ventilation device 46 edge 13th Interior 47 Recordings 14th flap 48 Centering element 15th Carrier body 49 Counter centering element 16 Cover module 50 Pulse generator element 17th Actuator 51 admission 18th Edition 52 wall 19th Top 53 Side edge 20th Top opening 54 Thickening ring 21 Ventilation opening 55 web 22nd Ventilation duct 56 ramp 23 free space 57 bottom 24 edge 58 Guide cam 25th Front wall 59 Overlap web 26th Front flange 60 Opposite lap bar 27 edge 61 Front nose 28 Groove 62 Coupling nose 29 rear edge V Direction of movement 30th Sloping wall x Width direction 31 Sloping wall y Height direction 32 Sloping wall z Depth direction

Claims (15)

Food receptacle (8) for a household refrigerator (1), with a bowl (10) for receiving the food, with a separate lid (9) which can be placed on the bowl (10) to close the bowl (10), and with a ventilation device (12) with which an exchange of air between the surroundings and the interior (13) of the food receptacle (8) can be carried out, the ventilation device (12) having a pivotable flap (14) which, in an open position releases a ventilation opening (21) and closes the ventilation opening (21) in the closed position, characterized in that the ventilation device (12) has a support body (15) on which a separate assembly (39) of the ventilation device (12) is mounted which has the flap (14), a support rail (40) for the flap (14) and an actuating element (17) for actuating the flap (14). Food receptacle (8) according to Claim 1, characterized in that the assembly (39) is fastened to the carrier body (15) by at least one snap connection (41). Food receptacle (8) according to Claim 2, characterized in that the carrier rail (40) has an integrated snap element (42) of the snap connection (41), with which the assembly (39) is attached to the carrier body which is separate from it by means of the carrier rail (40) (15) is snapped. Food receptacle (8) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the actuating element (17) is displaceably mounted on the carrier rail (40), in particular on an upper side (44) of the carrier rail (40). Food receptacle (8) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the flap (14) is pivotably mounted on the carrier rail (40). Food receptacle (8) according to claim 5, characterized in that the flap (14) has a rounded coupling strand (45) integrated on one edge (46), which is arranged in at least one receptacle (47) of the carrier rail (40) and therein is held, in particular is snapped therein, so that a pivotable relative movement between the flap (14) and the support rail (40) is made possible. Food receptacle (8) according to claim 6, characterized in that the round coupling web (45) has discrete thickening rings (54) with which the flap (14) precisely fits in receptacles (47) formed in webs (55) are used. Food receptacle (8) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the flap (14) has a centering element (48) which engages in a counter-centering element (49) in the carrier rail (40), so that a position centering of these two components (14, 40) is formed in the width direction (x) of the food receiving container (8). Food receptacle (8) according to Claim 6 or 7 and Claim 8, characterized in that the centering element (48) is designed as an interruption in the round coupling web (45). Food receptacle (8) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the flap (14) has a pulse generator element (50) which protrudes into a receptacle (51) of the actuating element (17) when the flap (14) is closed, wherein the receptacle (51) is delimited in the width direction (x) of the food receptacle (8) in the displacement direction (V) of the actuating element (17) by a wall (52). Food receptacle (8) according to Claim 10, characterized in that the pulse generator element (50) has a side edge (53) which, starting from the closed state of the flap (14), when the actuating element (17) is moved to open the flap (14 ) contacted with the wall (52), so that the flap (14) thereby receives a swivel impulse for opening. Food receptacle (8) according to Claim 11, characterized in that the side edge (53) is an inclined edge. Food receptacle (8) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the flap (14) has an integrated ramp (56) with an inclined underside (57) which is directly connected to a guide cam (58) which is attached to the actuating element ( 17) is designed in an integrated manner, so that when the actuating element (17) is displaced, the guide cam (58) slides along the inclined underside (57). Domestic refrigeration appliance (1) with a food receptacle (8) according to one of the preceding claims. A method for assembling a ventilation device (12) for a food receptacle (8), in which a support body (15) of the ventilation device (12) is provided and an assembly (39) is produced as a pre-assembly assembly, with a flap (14) of the Ventilation device (12) is mounted on a separate support rail (40) of ventilation device (12) and an actuating element (17) of ventilation device (12) is mounted on support rail (40), this pre-assembly assembly subsequently being mounted on support body (15) is, in particular it is at least snapped.

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