EP4119876A1 - Domestic refrigerator with an inner container and a light source module arranged thereon, which has a specific light emission edge - Google Patents

Abstract

A household refrigeration appliance (1) with an inner container (3) which, with walls (6, 7, 8, 9, 10), delimits at least one receiving space (11) for food in the household refrigeration appliance (1), and with a light source module (14) that is arranged on a wall (6, 7, 8, 9, 10) of the inner container (3) and emits light into the receiving space (11), the light source module (14) having a transparent cover (22) through which light from a light source (21) of the light source module (14) is emitted from the light source module (14), the cover (22) being a plate-like strip which has a front surface (23) and a narrow, strip-shaped edge (25), the edge (25 ) is arranged at least in the width direction (x) of the household refrigeration appliance (1) to the receiving space (11) lying freely and the edge (25) is a light exit edge (26, 36), from which light of the light source (21) in operation of the light source module ( 14) forward from the light source module (14) emittie rt is.

Description

One aspect of the invention relates to a household refrigeration appliance with an inner container which uses walls to delimit at least one storage space for food in the household refrigeration appliance. The household refrigeration appliance also has at least one light source module, which is arranged on a wall of the inner container and which emits light into the receiving space. The light source module has a transparent cover through which light of a light source of the light source module is emitted from the light source module.

Such a household refrigerator is, for example, from EP 2 594 880 B1 known. There the cover is designed as an angled element. An angular part of this cover, which is oriented parallel to the wall of the inner container, is non-transparent. A second angled portion of this angled cover is arranged at an angle to this wall of the inner container and is oriented towards the rear wall of the inner container. As a result, light from a light source of the light source module can only be emitted via the large-area outside of this second angle part and can therefore only be radiated in the direction of the rear wall of the inner container. Edges of the angle parts are arranged covered.

With such a concept, the light emission is only conditionally suitable for illuminating the recording space, especially in the front area. Furthermore, only very large-area radiation over this entire angle part cannot achieve that discrete light accents can be set. In particular, the lighting scenario in the prior art is therefore restricted and relatively weak with regard to the lighting of the recording space.

It is the object of the present invention to create a household refrigeration appliance in which the emission of light from a light source module which is arranged on a wall of an inner container is improved.

This object is achieved by a household refrigeration appliance which has the features according to claim 1.

One aspect of the invention relates to a household refrigeration appliance with an inner container. The inner container has walls. At least one storage space for food in the household refrigeration appliance is delimited by these walls. Such a receiving space can be, for example, a freezer compartment or a refrigerator compartment. The household refrigeration appliance also has at least one light source module. This is arranged on a wall of the separate inner container. It is positioned in such a way that it emits light into the recording space as intended. The light source module has a transparent cover through which light from a light source of the light source module is emitted from the light source module into the receiving space. The cover is designed in particular as a plate-like bar. This cover has a front surface facing the accommodation space. In addition, the cover has a narrow, strip-shaped edge. In particular, this strip-shaped edge also delimits the cover. This strip-shaped edge is in particular arranged at an angle to the front face. In terms of area, the front surface is larger, in particular much larger, than the strip-shaped edge. The peripheral edge is arranged such that it is exposed towards the receiving space, at least when viewed in the width direction of the household refrigeration appliance. This edge is intended to be a light exit edge of the light source module, from which light from the light source can be radiated or emitted, as intended, during operation of the light source module. In particular, it is provided that light is at least partially emitted forwards out of the light source module through this light exit edge. This means that viewed in the depth direction of the household refrigeration appliance, the light emerging from this light exit edge is at least partially emitted towards a charging opening of the inner container. Such a concept makes it possible to better illuminate the receiving space, at least also in the front area or towards the loading opening. More individual and improved optical signaling effects can also be generated in this regard precisely through such a narrow light exit edge. In this respect, a narrow band of light or a strip of light can be generated, which can also be perceived by a user when looking at the loading opening. Very individual light accents can therefore be generated in the recording room, in particular in the front area of the recording room.

This light exit edge is in particular that edge which also determines the thickness of the cover. This light exit edge is thus the connecting surface between the front surface and a rear surface of the cover. In this context, the rear surface of the cover faces the light source of the light source module or an interior of a housing of the light source module. A front surface of the light source module is preferably five times as large, in particular at least ten times as large, as the surface of the light exit edge. The light exit edge is in particular a very narrow surface strip. In particular, it is formed square. Two opposite boundary edges of the surface of the light exit edge are many times larger, in particular at least 10 times, in particular at least 20 times, than the two other, shorter, opposite boundary edges. Provision can be made for the shorter boundary edges to be between 0.3 cm and 3 cm long.

In addition, such a concept makes it possible for a narrow light band to be seen when a user looks into the recording space when the light source module is activated. A very individual optical illumination scenario of the receiving space towards the loading opening can thus be made possible. In this regard, in particular, in one exemplary embodiment, a very bright illumination is also made possible, since this narrow light exit edge also makes possible a light emission that is stronger in this respect.

Furthermore, in one exemplary embodiment, it is also possible for light from the light source to also be able to be emitted via the front surface in addition to the light exit edge. In this regard, light can then be radiated over a larger area, in particular also backwards into the recording space. The front surface extends in a plane which is oriented at an angle greater than 0°, in particular greater than 30° and less than 120° to the plane in which the light exit edge extends.

Provision can be made for the plane in which the light exit edge extends over a surface area to be spanned by the depth direction and the height direction of the household refrigeration appliance. The plane of the light exit edge can also be compared to a vertical plane that passes through the depth direction and the height direction of the Household refrigeration appliance is stretched, be arranged inclined. In particular, in this regard, it can be arranged inclined towards the front towards the loading opening. In this context, an acute interior angle can be formed between this vertical plane and the plane of the light exit edge. As a result, the emission of light from the light exit edge towards the front towards the loading opening can be further improved.

In one embodiment, the edge is oriented obliquely and faces a front loading opening of the inner container, the edge forming the front end of the cover. In its extension plane, the edge can be arranged at an angle to the wall area, which, viewed in particular in the depth direction, adjoins the edge at the front. It is also possible that the plane in which the edge extends is oriented parallel to the plane of the wall area of the wall which adjoins the edge at the front.

In one embodiment, the cover is a diffuser panel. It can also be referred to as a scattering plate. Light from the at least one light source of the light source module is therefore scattered accordingly by the diffuser plate. This enables a uniform light emission with a homogeneous light pattern.

In one exemplary embodiment, it is also possible for the cover to have a light-guiding structure, through which the light from the at least one light source of the light source module can be guided in a targeted manner to the light exit edge. In particular, it is provided that this structure is arranged in the cover, so that the light deflection defined in this regard takes place within the cover toward the light exit edge. As a result, the portion of the light that emerges from the light exit edge can be individually increased. This enables a particularly bright emission from the light exit edge.

In one embodiment, the cover is oriented at an angle to the vertical plane of the household refrigeration appliance. The vertical plane is spanned by the depth direction and the height direction of the household refrigeration appliance. In particular, a front end of the cover in the depth direction of the household refrigeration appliance is arranged further in than a rear end of the cover, viewed in the width direction of the household refrigeration appliance Cover. This means that the front end of the cover protrudes further into the receiving space than the rear end. The lighting concept mentioned above can be improved in a particularly advantageous manner by such an inclined position of the cover. The orientation in this regard already fundamentally supports the desired light emissions, in particular from the light exit edge at least partially towards the front. In addition, the preferably possible light emission to the rear via the front surface is also supported accordingly. Since the front surface is also exposed towards the recording space, a corresponding, targeted light emission into the rear area of the recording space can then also be made possible here.

In one embodiment, the light source module has a housing on which the cover is arranged. The cover can be a separate component from the housing. It is also possible in one embodiment that the cover and the housing are manufactured as one piece.

In one exemplary embodiment, the cover is made of plastic. However, it can also be made of real glass. In one embodiment, the cover is formed in one piece. In particular, it is designed to be transparent. This means that it is transparent to light in the spectral range visible to humans.

In one exemplary embodiment, the housing has an inner housing wall viewed in the width direction of the domestic refrigeration appliance. A front side of the inner case wall is arranged to extend further inward than a front end of the cover when viewed in the width direction. This inner housing wall is therefore arranged closer to the receiving space or further into the receiving space, viewed in the width direction, than an outer housing wall of the housing, viewed in the width direction. Because in this width direction this front side, which faces away from the interior of the housing of the light source module, is arranged further inside in the receiving space than the front end, a certain amount of glare protection for an observer is also achieved. On the other hand, a certain degree of impact protection is also achieved due to the projection of the front side in the width direction in relation to the front end of the cover, which is formed by the light exit edge. so that the light exit edge is also protected in this regard. Viewed in the width direction, the overhang of the front side to the light exit edge can be between 1 mm and 5 mm.

In one exemplary embodiment, the housing of the light source module has an outer housing wall viewed in the width direction of the household refrigeration appliance. In one exemplary embodiment, this outer housing wall has a receptacle in which a rear end of the cover is arranged. In one exemplary embodiment, the receptacle is a wall thinning of this outer housing wall. As a result, the rear end of the cover overlaps this outer housing wall in the state in which it is arranged on the housing. A correspondingly advantageous positioning and a mechanically secure fit of the cover on the housing at this rear end of the cover are thereby made possible. In addition, due to this configuration, the rear end of the cover is not exposed but is covered by the outer housing wall. In particular, complete coverage is formed here.

In one exemplary embodiment, the cover has at least one snap-on element on an inside facing the housing, which snap-on element is snapped onto at least one counter-snap-on element on the separate housing of the light source module. Such a mechanical coupling between these two separate components is mechanically highly functional, easy to produce and user-friendly to handle for assembly and disassembly. In this context, in one exemplary embodiment, the cover can be installed by moving it to the side. In order to enable disassembly even when the light source module is installed, one exemplary embodiment provides for a spacer to be arranged at an upper end in the height direction. As a result, the cover can also be very easily removed from the housing by lifting it slightly in the upper area and sliding it upwards to the side.

In one exemplary embodiment, the inside of the cover, which faces the housing, rests against a free edge of the inner housing wall. This free edge is a marginal edge of the inner housing wall. This also achieves a mechanically safe and stable positioning. In one embodiment, the coverage overlaps both the free marginal edge of the inner housing wall and the free marginal edge of the outer housing wall.

In one exemplary embodiment, the light exit edge of the cover, viewed in the depth direction of the household refrigeration appliance, is arranged directly adjacent to a front side of an inner housing wall of the housing. In this regard, the front side is that side which faces away from the interior of the housing and which faces the receiving space. As a result, viewed in the depth direction of the household refrigeration appliance, an arrangement is formed in series with one another between this front side of the inner housing wall and the light exit edge. The light exit edge is formed in this depth direction with an extent that is much smaller than the extension of the front side in this depth direction. In particular, the front here is at least five times, in particular at least eight times, as long as the light exit edge.

In one embodiment, the cover is L-shaped when viewed in cross-section. As has already been explained above, in one exemplary embodiment the cover is an elongate plate or an elongate rail. In this regard, it has a longitudinal axis along its longer extent. In this respect, the cross-section is to be seen perpendicularly to this longitudinal axis. A first L-leg of this L-shape covers an opening in the housing. A second L-leg of the L-shape is oriented protruding therefrom. It is oriented away from the housing. An exposed end of the second L-leg facing away from the first L-leg forms the edge or the light exit edge of the cover. As a result of this exemplary embodiment, the light exit edge, viewed in the width direction, is offset further to the outside towards the adjacent wall of the inner container and, viewed in the depth direction, is arranged offset further to the rear of the housing of the light source module. This also enables an individual light emission concept via this light exit edge.

In one embodiment, the housing is an elongated, hollow rail. This is U-shaped in cross section. This cross section is also to be understood as perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of this elongated rail.

At least one light source, in particular a light-emitting diode, is arranged inside the housing. Several light-emitting diodes can also be arranged in this regard. Corresponding electronics of the light source module can also be arranged in the housing.

In one exemplary embodiment, the wall of the inner container has a receiving recess on its inside facing the receiving space, in which recess the light source module is inserted. The light source module is thus arranged countersunk, at least in some areas, and does not undesirably protrude or extend too far into the receiving space. The light source module can be positioned more compactly by such an embodiment. As a result, it can also be attached in a mechanically more stable manner and is better protected against impact or the like.

In one exemplary embodiment, a housing wall of the housing facing the receiving space is arranged flush with a wall area of the wall adjoining the receiving recess at the front. As a result, the light source module is arranged sunk so far into the receiving recess, viewed in the width direction, that there is no overhang. The advantages mentioned above are achieved to a particular extent as a result.

It is also possible that the cover is colored. As a result, the light exit edge can be perceived better even when the light source module is switched off. In particular, an individual contrast to neighboring components can also be achieved by such a material coloring, so that even when the light source module is switched off, the light exit edge is optically separated from the other neighboring components. It is also possible for the cover, if it is designed as a separate component to the housing of the light source module, to be connected to the housing not only by a non-destructively detachable connection, such as at least one snap connection. Rather, a non-detachable connection can then also be provided here. For example, gluing or welding can be provided here.

It is also possible for the housing to be designed with the cover as a one-piece component, for example as a 2K plastic component. It is also possible that the

Light exit edge is formed only over a partial length of the entire light source module. In particular, it is formed over the entire length of the light source module.

In the assembled state of the household refrigeration appliance, the outside of the inner container can be covered with a thermally insulating material, in particular rigid polyurethane foam.

The inner container can be made of plastic, in particular polystyrene, and can be produced by deep-drawing or injection molding.

"Top", "bottom", "front", "back", "horizontal", "vertical", "depth direction", "width direction", "height direction" etc. are the positions specified for the intended use and intended arrangement of the device and directions given.

Further features of the invention result 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 combination specified in each case, but also in other combinations, without going beyond the scope of the invention leaving. The invention is therefore also to be considered to include and disclose embodiments that are not explicitly shown and explained in the figures, but that result from the explained embodiments and can be generated by separate combinations of features. Versions 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. Furthermore, embodiments and combinations of features, in particular through the embodiments presented above, are to be regarded as disclosed which go beyond or deviate from the combinations of features presented in the back references of the claims.

Fig. 1

eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Ausführungsbeispiels eines erfindungsgemäßen Haushaltskältegeräts;

Fig. 2

ein perspektivischer Teilausschnitt der Darstellung in Fig. 1;

Fig. 3

eine perspektivische Schnittdarstellung durch das Ausführungsbeispiel in Fig. 2;

Fig. 4

die Darstellung der Anordnung in Fig. 3 in der Schnittebene;

Fig. 5

eine perspektivische Schnittdarstellung eines weiteren Ausführungsbeispiels eines erfindungsgemäßen Haushaltskältegeräts;

Fig. 6

eine perspektivische Schnittdarstellung eines weiteren Ausführungsbeispiels eines erfindungsgemäßen Haushaltskältegeräts; und

Fig. 7

eine perspektivische Darstellung eines weiteren Ausführungsbeispiels eines erfindungsgemäßen Haushaltskältegeräts.

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

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

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a perspective partial section of the illustration in 1 ;

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a perspective sectional view through the embodiment in 2 ;

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the representation of the arrangement in 3 in the cutting plane;

figure 5

a perspective sectional view of a further embodiment of a household refrigeration appliance according to the invention;

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a perspective sectional view of a further embodiment of a household refrigeration appliance according to the invention; and

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a perspective view of a further embodiment of a household refrigeration appliance according to the invention.

Elements that are the same or have the same function are provided with the same reference symbols in the figures.

In 1 an embodiment of a household refrigeration appliance 1 is shown in a perspective view. The household refrigeration appliance 1 is intended to be designed for storing and preserving food. The household refrigeration appliance 1 can be a refrigerator or a freezer or a fridge-freezer combination appliance.

The household refrigeration appliance 1 can be a free-standing household refrigeration appliance or a built-in appliance.

The household refrigeration appliance 1 has an outer housing 2 . In addition, the household refrigeration appliance 1 has an inner container 3 . This is separate from the outer housing 2 . The inner container 3 is accommodated in the outer case 2 . Thermally insulating material 5 is placed in an intermediate space 4 between the outer housing 2 and the inner container 3 . The inner container 3 has walls 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 on. These walls 6 to 10 delimit at least one accommodation space 11 of the household refrigeration appliance 1. The accommodation space 11 is intended to accommodate food. It can be a refrigerator compartment or a freezer compartment. The household refrigeration appliance 1 also has a door 12 . This is movably arranged on the body, which includes the outer housing 2 and the inner container 3 . As a result, a front loading opening 13 of the inner container 3 can be closed.

The household refrigeration appliance 1 also has at least one light source module 14 . This is arranged on an inner side 9a of the wall 9 of the inner container 3 facing the receiving space 13 . This position is only to be understood as an example. In addition to or instead of this, a light source module can also be arranged, for example, on an inside of the wall 7 and/or on an inside of the wall 8 and/or on an inside of the wall 6 .

As in 1 already indicated, the wall 9 is provided with a receiving recess 15 on the inside 9a. This blind hole-like trough is provided to accommodate the light source module 14 . The light source module 14 is therefore arranged countersunk in the wall 9 at least in certain areas.

In 2 is an enlarged view of portion I in 1 shown. It can be seen that the light source module 14 is designed here as an elongate rail. It is oriented here with a longitudinal axis A in the vertical direction (y-direction) of the household refrigeration appliance 1 . The receiving recess 15 is formed to the side in the width direction (x-direction) of the household refrigeration appliance 1 , so that in this respect the light source module 14 is sunk into this receiving recess 15 when viewed in the width direction.

The light source module 14 has a housing 16 . In 2 an inner housing wall 17 can be seen in this regard. In the exemplary embodiment, this is exposed towards the receiving space 11 . In particular, this inner housing wall 17 has a front side 17a. This is the visible side facing the receiving space 11 . The inner housing wall 17 is designed here as a plate-like strip. In addition, the housing 16, as shown in the perspective sectional view in 3 can be seen, an outer housing wall 18 on. The outer housing wall 18 is arranged further away from the receiving space 11 than the inner housing wall 17 in this width direction. In addition, the housing 16 has a connecting wall 19 . This is provided for connecting the inner housing wall 17 and the outer housing wall 18 .

In the exemplary embodiment, the housing 16 is U-shaped when viewed perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis A in cross section.

At least one light source 21 is arranged in the interior 20 of the housing 16 . The light source 21 can include a light emitting diode. In addition, the electronics of the light source module 14 are also arranged in the interior 20 . As moreover in 3 can be seen, the light source module 16 has a cover 22 . The cover 22 is transparent at least in certain areas. The cover 22 is designed here as an elongate plate strip. This related plate has a front face 23 . The front surface 23 faces away from the interior 20 . The front surface 23 faces the receiving space 11 . The front face 23 is exposed to the receiving space 13 . The front surface 23 is a large-surface front side with respect to the strip-shaped plate. In contrast, this cover 22 also has a rear surface 24 . This is the front surface 23 opposite. The rear surface 24 faces the interior 20 . The cover 22 also has a marginal edge 25 as provided in a plate-like configuration of a component. This marginal edge 25 is a narrow side of the cover 22. The marginal edge 25 is designed here as a light exit edge 26, as intended and in accordance with its function. This means that defined and desired light from the light source 21 emerges from this edge 25, which forms the light exit edge 26, as intended. As can be seen, this light exit edge 26 is a narrow strip area. This strip surface is smaller, in particular much smaller, than the large surface of the front surface 23 and/or the large surface of the rear surface 24. The surface of the light exit edge 26 extends towards the receiving space 11. It is exposed to the receiving space 11, in particular completely exposed. It can be spanned in a plane that is formed by the height direction and the depth direction (z-direction) of the household refrigeration appliance 1 . However, the plane in which the light exit edge 26 extends over a surface area can also be arranged inclined to a plane that is spanned by the height direction and the depth direction of the household refrigeration appliance 1 . In particular, in such an embodiment, this plane of the light exit edge 26 can be arranged at an acute angle to the vertical plane and in connection with the loading opening 13 can be oriented toward this acute angle. Due to these light exit edges 26, light is also emitted, as intended, at least in part forwards into the front region of the receiving space 11, in particular also towards the loading opening 13. This light exit edge 26 is arranged so that it is completely exposed towards the receiving space 11 .

The light exit edge 26 is a vertical surface strip here.

The cover 22 also has a further opposite marginal edge 27 . This faces the wall 9 . It is not designed and arranged for light emission. In the exemplary embodiment it is provided that the edge 25 and thus the light exit edge 26 is oriented obliquely. Viewed in the depth direction, the edge 25 forms the front end 28 of the cover 22. The cover 22 is designed in particular as a diffuser plate or light-scattering plate.

As in 3 can also be seen, the cover 22 is oriented with its plate-like element at an angle to the vertical plane. In particular, the front end 28 of the cover 22 in the depth direction of the household refrigeration appliance 1 is offset further inwards towards the receiving space 11, viewed in the width direction of the household refrigeration appliance 1, than a rear end 29 of the cover 22, viewed in the depth direction. The rear end 29 is in particular outer edge 27 formed.

In one exemplary embodiment, it can be provided that, viewed in the width direction, the front side 17a of the inner housing wall 17 is offset further into the receiving space 11 than the front end 28 of the cover 22. In particular, there is also a corresponding offset in the width direction between the front side 17a and the light exit edge 26 is formed. However, it is also possible that, in one exemplary embodiment, the light exit edge 26 is arranged in the width direction at the same width as the front side 17a. In particular, this is provided in each case when the planes of the front side 17a and those of the light exit edge 26 extend in a common plane or in planes parallel to one another. In contrast, in another exemplary embodiment, as has already been mentioned above, the plane in which the light exit edge 26 extends can also be arranged at an angle to the vertical plane. As a result, this plane is also oriented at an angle to the front side 17a. In particular, this light exit edge 26 is then oriented inclined towards the loading opening 13 .

In one embodiment it is provided that the outer housing wall 18 has a receptacle 30 . The rear or outer end 29 of the cover 22 extends into this receptacle 30. In the exemplary embodiment, this receptacle 30 is formed by an end region of the outer housing wall 18 that is reduced in thickness. As can be seen, the outer edge 27 is completely covered by this receptacle 30 .

In addition, in 3 It can also be seen that the cover 22 protrudes beyond a free end 31 of the inner housing wall 17 viewed in the width direction and thus covers this free end 31 at least in regions.

In addition, it can also be seen that the cover 22 has at least one snap-on element 32 . This is snapped into place with at least one counter-snapping element which is arranged on the housing 16 . A plurality of snap elements and counter-snap elements are preferably provided. In 3 It can also be seen that the inside or rear surface 24 of the cover 22 rests against the free end or the free edge 31 of the inner housing wall 17 . In addition, in 3 It can also be seen that viewed in the depth direction of the household refrigeration appliance 1 the edge 25 and thus the light exit edge 26 are arranged directly on the front side 17a of the inner housing wall 17 .

In 4 is the component arrangement in 3 shown in the cutting plane. In 4 is in this regard a sectional plane or a horizontal sectional plane shown that is different 3 is. In 4 it can also be seen in this context that the housing 16 has a coupling part 33 . This protrudes through a recess 34 in the wall 9, in particular in the receiving recess 15. This coupling part 33 thus protrudes into the intermediate space 4. In the gap 4 is in one embodiment a separate backing part or a mounting part 35 is arranged. This allows the light source module 14 to be attached to this mounting part 35 .

In figure 5 a further exemplary embodiment of a household refrigeration appliance 1 is shown in a perspective sectional view. A detail is shown here, in which the wall 7 of the inner container 3 is shown. In this embodiment, the cover 22 is not completely planar with the faceplate, but the faceplate is angled in relation thereto. As a result, the front surface 23 is uneven here, in particular angled. In this exemplary embodiment, it is again provided that the surface of the light exit edge 26 extends over a surface area in a vertical plane that is spanned by the depth direction and the height direction. In the exemplary embodiment, an arrangement that is flush with the front side 17a is realized, so that in particular the plane of the front side 17a is the same as the plane of the light exit edge 26 .

In 6 another embodiment is shown, which corresponds to the illustration in figure 5 is realized. The difference to the embodiment in figure 5 can be seen here in that the light exit edge 26 is arranged here offset further into the receiving space 11 in comparison to the front side 17a due to an overhang in the width direction. As a result, a further light exit edge 36 is formed, which protrudes beyond the front side 17a in the width direction. It is therefore completely exposed in the front direction when viewed in the depth direction. The plane of this further light exit edge 36 can be spanned by the width direction and the height direction. Provision can also be made for the plane in which this further light exit edge 36 extends or spans in terms of surface area to be arranged inclined to this vertical plane.

In 7 is in a perspective view accordingly figure 5 and 6 another embodiment of a household refrigeration appliance 1 is shown. In this exemplary embodiment, a different configuration of the cover 22 is again provided. Viewed in the depth direction, the light exit edge 26 is not arranged immediately adjacent to the front side 17a of the inner housing wall 17 . Rather, here the cover 22 is L-shaped when viewed in cross section. A first L-leg 37 is arranged so that it rests against the housing 16, respectively an opening of the housing 16 closes or covers. In the exemplary embodiment, this L-leg 37 has no thin light exit edge that would be exposed. This cover 22 has a second leg 38 of the L. This is angled and protrudes from the first leg 37 of the L, in particular protrudes away from the housing 16 . An exposed end 39 of this second leg 38 of the L has the edge 25 and thus the light exit edge 26 . This is inclined.

It is also possible that in one embodiment a combination of the cover 22 as shown in figure 5 and 6 is shown, with the cover according to FIG 7 is realized. Such a cover 22 then also has a light exit edge 26 or 36 which is exposed to the side or to the front and which, viewed in the depth direction, is formed immediately to the rear adjoining the front side 17a.

As can also be seen in the exemplary embodiments, as already mentioned above, a flush arrangement is preferably provided between the front side 17a and the wall area of the wall 7 or the wall 9 adjoining forward in the depth direction. These wall areas 40 ( 3 ) and 41 ( Figures 5 to 7 ) are shown accordingly. <b>Reference List</b> 1 domestic refrigeration appliance 26 light emission edge 2 outer casing 27 border edge 3 inner container 28 front end 4 space 29 rear end 5 thermally insulating material 30 recording 6 Wall 31 free end 7 Wall 32 snap element 8th Wall 33 coupling part 9 Wall 34 recess 9a inside 35 assembly part 10 Wall 36 light emission edge 11 recording room 37 L leg 12 door 38 L leg 13 loading opening 39 exposed end 14 light source module 40 wall area 15 recording deepening 41 wall area 16 Housing 17 inner housing wall I subarea 17a front A longitudinal axis 18 outer housing wall x latitude direction 19 connecting wall y height direction 20 interior e.g depth direction 21 light source 22 cover 23 front face 24 back surface 25 border edge

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Household refrigeration appliance (1) with an inner container (3) which, with walls (6, 7, 8, 9, 10), delimits at least one receiving space (11) for food in the household refrigeration appliance (1), and with a light source module (14) which is is arranged on a wall (6, 7, 8, 9, 10) of the inner container (3) and emits light into the receiving space (11), the light source module (14) having a transparent cover (22) through which light from a light source ( 21) of the light source module (14) is emitted from the light source module (14), characterized in that the cover (22) is a plate-like strip which has a front surface (23) and a narrow, strip-shaped edge (25), the edge (25) is arranged such that it is exposed at least in the width direction (x) of the household refrigeration appliance (1) towards the receiving space (11) and the edge (25) is a light exit edge (26, 36) from which light from the light source (21) is emitted when the Light source module (14) forward from the light source nmodul (14) is emitted. Household refrigerating appliance (1) according to Claim 1, characterized in that the light exit edge (26, 36) is oriented obliquely at least in regions and faces a loading opening (13) on the front of the inner container (3), the light exit edge (26) in the depth direction (z) forms the front end (28) of the cover (22). Household refrigerating appliance (1) according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the cover (22) is a diffuser plate. Domestic refrigeration appliance (1) according to Claim 3, characterized in that the cover (22) is oriented at an angle to the vertical plane, in particular a front end (28) of the cover (22) in the depth direction (z) of the domestic refrigeration appliance (1) in the width direction ( x) of the household refrigeration appliance (1) is arranged further inside than a rear end (29) of the cover (22). Domestic refrigeration appliance (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the light source module (14) has a housing (16) on which the cover (22) is arranged. Domestic refrigeration appliance (1) according to Claim 5, characterized in that the housing (16) has an inner housing wall (17) viewed in the width direction (x) of the domestic refrigeration appliance (1), a front side (17a) of the inner housing wall (17) being in Width direction (x) extends further inward than a front end (28) of the cover (22). Household refrigeration appliance (1) according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that the housing (16) has an outer housing wall (18) viewed in the width direction (x) of the household refrigeration appliance (1), which has a receptacle (30) in which a rear End (29) of the cover (22) is arranged. Household refrigerating appliance (1) according to one of the preceding claims 5 to 7, characterized in that the housing (16) and the cover (22) are designed in one piece. Household refrigerating appliance (1) according to one of the preceding Claims 5 to 7, characterized in that the cover (22) has at least one snap-on element (32) on a rear surface (24) facing the housing (16), which can be connected to at least one counter-snap-on element on the separate housing (16) is snapped. Household refrigerating appliance (1) according to one of the preceding Claims 5 to 9, characterized in that the cover (22) rests with a rear surface (24) on a free edge (31) of the inner housing wall (17). Domestic refrigeration appliance (1) according to Claim 10, characterized in that the edge (25) in the depth direction (z) of the domestic refrigeration appliance (1) is arranged directly adjacent to a front side (17a) of an inner housing wall (17) of the housing (16). Domestic refrigeration appliance (1) according to one of the preceding claims 5 to 11, characterized in that the cover (22) is L-shaped in cross section, with a first L-leg (37) covering an opening light exit opening of the housing (16), and a second L-leg (38) protrudes from it and is oriented away from the housing (16), with an exposed end (39) of the second L-leg (38) facing away from the first L-leg (37) having the light exit edge (26, 36 ) having. Household refrigerating appliance (1) according to one of the preceding claims 5 to 12, characterized in that the housing (16) is an elongate, hollow rail which is U-shaped in cross section. Household refrigerating appliance (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the wall (6 to 10) has a receiving recess (15) on its inside (9a), in which the light source module (14) is inserted. Household refrigerating appliance (1) according to Claim 14, characterized in that an inner housing wall (17) of the housing (16) facing the receiving space (11) is flush with a wall region (41) of the wall (6 to 10) is arranged.

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