EP4137767A1 - Storage container device with a container shell and a slidable hanging device arranged thereon, and a domestic refrigerator - Google Patents

Abstract

One aspect of the invention relates to a storage container device (27) with a storage shell (28), the storage container device (27) having a hanging device (1) for hanging a food receptacle (35, 36), in particular in a freely projecting manner, the hanging device ( 1) has a rail for hanging a food storage container (35, 36) directly thereon, and the rail is mounted on the bearing shell (28) as a sliding rail.

Description

One aspect of the invention relates to a storage container device with a bearing shell. A further aspect of the invention relates to a household refrigeration appliance with a storage container device.

Food storage container devices are known in a variety of configurations. In this context, bearing shells are known which can be placed in a refrigerator compartment or a freezer compartment of a household refrigeration appliance. Such trays are then arranged, for example, in a displaceable manner in the compartment. Such a compartment of a household refrigeration appliance is usually delimited by the walls of an inner container of the household refrigeration appliance. These bearing shells are separate components from the inner container. In particular, they are portable storage shells. This means that they can also be removed from the recording room by a user. For example, the cleaning of the bearing shell can be carried out in this way. A possibly more individual insertion of stored goods or removal of stored goods is then also possible.

However, the use of such known bearing shells is restricted. Storage goods can only be brought into the storage volume of such a storage shell, which is limited by the walls.

It is the object of the present invention to create a storage container device and a household refrigeration appliance in which storage goods can be stored more flexibly and in line with requirements. In particular, the usability of a storage container device should also be improved.

This object is achieved by a storage container device and a household refrigeration appliance according to the independent claims.

One aspect of the invention relates to a storage container device. The storage container device has a bearing shell. The storage container device has in addition, a suspension device. This is intended to be designed for hanging a food storage container. It is also intended for use with the storage container assembly to have a food receptacle attached thereto. The suspension device has a rail. This is designed for hanging the food receptacle directly on it and is provided accordingly. This rail is a sliding rail. The sliding rail is slidably mounted on the bearing shell. The possibility of displacement thus offers a relative movement of the rail to the bearing shell in the state arranged on the bearing shell. In accordance with the intended use, in which the assembly of the rail on the bearing shell has already been completed, a defined displacement should be made possible in order to be able to set at least two different usage positions of the rail on the bearing shell. The shifting is therefore not to be understood during assembly, in which the end position of the rails is to be reached by the shifting, but rather the shifting takes place starting from the already reached assembled end position of the rail on the bearing shell.

In this context, a food receptacle is a component that is separate from the storage shell. The proposed storage container device now makes it possible to attach additional food storage containers to a trough-like storage shell itself in a locally specified manner, namely to hang them on this hanging device. Since the rail specifically provided here is also a sliding rail, the position of this rail can be set and adjusted individually on the bearing shell itself. This also makes it possible for the position of a food receptacle that is attached to the rail to be changed individually and in a variety of ways relative to the bearing shell itself. On the one hand, such a storage container device provides an improved concept with which different storage goods can also be stored in different storage areas. In this context, it is possible for the stored goods to be placed in the storage volume of the storage shell and for another stored goods to be placed in the at least one food storage container that is arranged, in particular suspended, on the rail. This means that storage goods of different sizes and/or storage goods that may have to be separated locally due to their type can be placed in different storage volumes of such a storage container device become. In addition, the sliding rail also makes it very easy to access the individual storage volumes and thus also to the stored goods that may be placed therein and can be changed individually. This shifting function also makes it possible to create multiple relative positionings of the storage volumes as well.

Such a storage container device also creates a compact storage module which is easy to handle as a whole. In particular, the storage container device is a portable module which can also easily be carried by a user or a person. In particular, the bearing shell is a shell that has a bottom wall and side walls that are oriented in the height direction and by which the storage volume is limited. In particular, an upwardly open loading opening of the bearing shell is delimited by the side walls. The storage volume is therefore accessible from above, in particular only from above.

In an advantageous exemplary embodiment, the bearing shell is designed with a width of greater than or equal to 20 cm, not only in this context. In particular, the width is between 20 cm and 60 cm. In this respect, any intermediate value, in particular in increments of one, is also to be regarded as disclosed in an advantageous exemplary embodiment.

In one embodiment, the bearing shell has a height of more than 15 cm. In particular, the height is between 15 cm and 40 cm. Here, too, each intermediate value, in particular in increments of one, is to be regarded as disclosed. In one embodiment, the bearing shell has a depth that is greater than or equal to 20 cm. In particular, the depth is between 20 cm and 60 cm. In particular, every intermediate value, in particular in increments of one, is also to be regarded as disclosed here.

In one embodiment, a food receptacle is smaller in both size and storage volume than the storage tray.

A food accommodating container may be a bowl-shaped body. It can only have this bowl-shaped body. In another embodiment, in addition to the bowl-shaped body, the food accommodating container may also have a to have a separate cover element, for example a lid. However, this cover element can also be connected in one piece to the shell-shaped body, for example by means of a film hinge or the like.

In one embodiment, the rail, which is separate from the bearing shell, is slidably mounted on an upper edge of the bearing shell. Thus, in an advantageous embodiment, a linear displacement path of the rail is specified. By mounting the rail on the upper edge, the coupling and decoupling of the rail is made possible very easily. Access to the rail is also made easy and user-friendly. In addition, this upper edge of the bearing shell also offers mechanically stable guidance for this rail. A very continuous and thus also jerk-free and jam-free displacement of the rail relative to the bearing shell in the state arranged thereon can thus be achieved. This position at the upper edge also makes it easy for a user to manipulate the rail so that it can be moved.

In one exemplary embodiment, it is provided that the rail, viewed in the height direction of the storage container device, is located in the area, in particular at the height, of the loading opening of the bearing shell. It is arranged in the surface area of the loading opening, in particular in a projection view onto the bearing shell from above. In one exemplary embodiment, the rail extends, in particular completely, over the clear width of the loading opening. In one exemplary embodiment, it thus extends in the manner of a bridge between two upper edges of the bearing shell over the entire clear width of the charging opening.

In one embodiment, the rail extends over the entire clear width between two opposite, upper edges of the bearing shell. The rail is slidably mounted on both edges at the same time. This enables a particularly stable attachment and forms a particularly advantageous displacement bearing. This also supports a particularly smooth and linear displacement movement. In particular, this enables a horizontal displacement movement in the depth direction or in the width direction of the storage container device.

In one embodiment, the rail is suspended from above onto the at least one edge. It is preferably hung from above or on two opposite edges. This achieves a mechanically safe and reliable coupling. A mechanically safe bearing and a stable support on the upper edge are thus already achieved by the weight of the rail alone.

In one embodiment, the rail is U-shaped when viewed as a whole. It can thus advantageously be attached to the edges. Viewed in the depth direction of the storage container device, a middle region of the rail, which forms the base leg of the U-shape, is thus narrower than the edge-side U-legs of this U-shape. The rail thus extends further on its edge sides in the depth direction than in the middle area. Precisely because of this, an improved coupling with the bearing shell, in particular at the upper edges, can be achieved at the ends of the rail. This is because it is precisely in these end regions that a larger-area and direct mechanical contact can be achieved with the opposite upper edges of the bearing shell.

In one exemplary embodiment, the rail is intended to allow a food storage container to be hung on it in a cantilevered, detachable manner. This means that the suspended food receptacle is exposed downwards and does not have its bottom resting on an underlying component. The food receiving container is then hung laterally on the rail only with a laterally formed hanging structure.

In one exemplary embodiment, the suspension device has a central rail that is part of the rail. The central rail is designed for directly hanging in at least one food storage container. The hooking is non-destructively detachable. The food storage container can thus be reversibly hooked in and removed again.

In one exemplary embodiment, this central rail is a profile rail. This means that it is not just a flat plate, but that it is designed as a shaped profile. It is thus a three-dimensional shaped body. As a result, the rigidity of the Central rail improved as such. In particular, this design also improves the possibility of coupling to other components. This also improves usability and increases the possibilities of use. This rail is made of metal. In addition to the above-mentioned advantages, it is precisely this material design that also enables the individual design of the visual appearance of the hanging device. Especially with an embodiment made of metal, in connection with the embodiment of a profile rail, relatively thin wall thicknesses can be achieved with nevertheless greater stability and rigidity. Precisely this central rail, on which the hanging or hanging of the food receptacles is intended to be freely cantilevered, makes it possible to also hang them horizontally on it as best as possible. Since this central rail thus also has a higher torsional rigidity, a slight downward tipping of the suspended food receptacle is also avoided. Especially when the food storage container is filled with stored goods.

In one embodiment, the rail is made in one piece. This saves assembly work. In addition, due to the one-piece production, the profile area of this central rail can also be produced very precisely and with an exact shape. Last but not least, the mechanical stability is particularly advantageous due to this one-piece design.

In one embodiment, the profile rail is a roll-formed profile. Especially when it is made of metal, such a roll-formed profile is relatively easy to produce. This roll forming is also advantageous for more complex profile shapes. From a flat sheet of metal, for example a sheet metal plate, for example, the more complex profile part in the form of the profile rail can then be produced by this roll forming. In particular, the one-piece configuration is thus very advantageous and enables a precise shape. Therefore, a roll-formed profile as a profile rail represents a particularly advantageous embodiment.

In one embodiment, the profile rail can be an extruded profile. This also makes it possible to create a complex geometry.

In one embodiment, the rail is made of stainless steel. This exemplary embodiment is particularly advantageous for use of the hanging device in the most varied of environmental conditions, as may be the case with a household refrigeration appliance. Since strong temperature differences and/or humidity differences can also occur here, high corrosion resistance is also achieved with such a design made of stainless steel, for example.

In one embodiment, this rail is straight. This means that it has a longitudinal axis that is straight.

In particular, the central rail is designed as a profiled beam or profiled board. This means that it has a length that is greater, in particular many times greater, than the height and the depth.

By configuring the central rail as a profile rail, individual profile shapes can also be produced. This with regard to increasing the stability of the rail itself, as well as with regard to improved hanging options for food storage containers.

It is thus possible in one exemplary embodiment for the profile rail to have a first, upper hollow chamber. In this regard, the upper hollow chamber is to be understood with regard to the vertical direction of the suspension device. This first, upper hollow chamber is formed on an upper edge of a front panel of the profile rail, in particular by roll forming. This front panel is therefore also part of the profile rail. Viewed in the depth direction of the hanging device, this front panel is thus arranged in front of the hollow chamber. A visible front component of the central rail is thus formed by the front panel. Behind this first, upper hollow chamber is formed. In particular, a front side of the front panel is flat. This makes it possible to hang in a food receptacle in a particularly simple and yet position-accurate manner.

In one exemplary embodiment, the profile rail has a second, lower hollow chamber that is different from the first, upper hollow chamber and is formed at a distance from it. This second, lower cavity is in particular at a lower edge of the front panel Molded profile rail, in particular by roll forming. Starting from the front panel, the two hollow chambers extend backwards in the depth direction of the suspension device. In particular, an upper boundary wall of the first, upper hollow chamber is arranged flush with the upper edge of the front panel. In particular, a lower boundary wall of the second, lower hollow chamber is arranged flush with the lower edge of the front panel.

In one embodiment, the two hollow chambers are arranged completely behind the front panel. This means that they do not protrude upwards and downwards over the front panel when viewed in the height direction. A profile rail with a compact structure is thus achieved. In addition, this configuration also makes it possible, for example, for the upper boundary wall of the first, upper hollow chamber to also serve as a contact and attachment wall for a food storage container. Thus, a food receiving container not only hangs on a very thin line or on an edge that is formed by the upper edge of the front panel, but on a contact surface that is larger in this regard. A stable positioning is thereby improved.

In one exemplary embodiment, both hollow chambers in particular extend without interruption over the entire length of the front panel. This improves the advantages in terms of stabilization on the one hand and the possibility of coupling with other components of the suspension device, if applicable.

In one exemplary embodiment, at least one of the hollow chambers is formed in a cross section perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the profile rail on multiple sides, in particular at least on three sides, in particular on four sides. In one embodiment, at least one hollow chamber is designed to be open in such a cross section. In particular, this cross-sectional geometry of a hollow chamber is thus formed with four sides, but this cross-sectional contour is not completely closed in the circumferential direction. On the one hand, this achieves high stability and, on the other hand, allows a certain deformation elasticity of the cross-sectional geometry of the hollow chamber. Precisely the then freely cantilevered leg, which forms one side of this four-sided geometry, can then also spring to a certain extent. Improved attachments of the suspension device to a household refrigeration appliance component can also be achieved in this way.

Manufacturing tolerances can then be better compensated by this design.

In particular, both hollow chambers are designed accordingly in this regard.

It is not only in this context that a profile rail is one that has at least one hollow area, in particular one that is open at the end, as a profile. Such a hollow area can be a hollow chamber, for example.

In one exemplary embodiment, the first, upper hollow chamber is designed with a smaller depth than the lower hollow chamber, viewed in the depth direction of the suspension device. This has advantages in that hanging a food receptacle in the depth direction can also be made possible in a very space-saving manner. On the one hand, the rigidity of the profile rail is particularly advantageously increased by the lower, second hollow chamber, which is deeper in this regard. On the other hand, due to the first, upper hollow chamber, which is reduced in depth in this regard, a free space is also created behind it, into which hanging elements of the food storage container can engage. In particular, in an exemplary embodiment, such a hook-on element of a food storage container does not protrude backwards in the depth direction beyond the extent of the lower, second hollow chamber. This is achieved by the depth-reduced, first and upper hollow chamber. This also enables a space-saving arrangement of the suspension device. Nevertheless, a simple and user-friendly hanging and again removing a food receptacle is made possible. This prevents such a food receptacle from protruding backwards beyond the profile rail.

In one exemplary embodiment, the profile rail has an open configuration at a first end viewed in the direction of its longitudinal axis. This open end is designed as an insertion mount for an additional coupling part of the suspension device. In addition to or instead of this, the profile rail is designed to be open at a second end, viewed in the direction of this longitudinal axis. In one exemplary embodiment, this open end is designed as an insertion holder for an additional coupling part of the suspension device. As intended, these open ends are thus formed as coupling points for these coupling parts. This is another very beneficial example. This is because a suspension device can be made up of several separate components. Such a modular concept is particularly advantageous for forming variants of a hanging device. In this way, for example, a central component in the form of the profile rail can be provided as an identical component for different variants. The coupling parts can then be designed individually. This can depend on where the suspension device is to be housed or attached. In addition, such a configuration also makes it easier to individually exchange or replace the respective individual parts of such a suspension device. In particular, variants of the suspension device can also be formed by the same coupling parts but, for example, central rails of different lengths. A separate coupling part is preferably arranged at each end of the central rail.

This configuration is also particularly advantageous in that material differences can be made between the profile rail and the coupling parts. The coupling parts can be one-piece components. They can be made in one piece from plastic, for example. In particular, they can be injection molded components, for example.

The function of the open ends can be designed as insertion mounts for inserting the coupling parts. However, they can also be provided, for example, for snapping such coupling parts.

In one exemplary embodiment, these insertion mounts are formed at the ends of the profile rail by the hollow chambers that are open at the sides. This means that these hollow chambers have multifunctionality. No other separate elements are therefore required that would enable this mount.

In one embodiment, the hanging device has at least one coupling part. Viewed as a whole, this coupling part is in particular L-shaped. An L-leg of this L-shape is an insertion part, which can be inserted into the profile rail to hold the coupling part on the profile rail. In particular, another L-leg of this L-shape is formed with a coupling bracket, in particular a U-shaped one. This coupling bracket represents a hanging element. This coupling bracket is for direct coupling intended with the bearing shell. In particular, the coupling bracket can be placed, for example, directly from above onto the upper edge of the bearing shell. Due to its U-shape, this coupling bracket then also encompasses this edge from above. A particularly reliable coupling and a reliable displacement, in particular particularly uniformly linear, are achieved as a result. The coupling bracket is designed in particular as an inverted U and extends with its longitudinal axis in particular in the depth direction of the storage container device. The coupling bracket is preferably arranged at the upper end of the L-leg and cantilevers freely laterally outwards in the width direction. An inner U-leg of this U-shape of the coupling bracket, viewed in the width direction, is in particular longer than an outer U-leg of the U-shape. The coupling bracket is in particular formed as an elongate carriage rail which is integrated at the upper edge of the L-leg of the coupling part.

In one embodiment, the upper edge is formed as a straight guide skid. The suspension device, in particular the rail, can be placed on this as a carriage. The rail is then arranged on it and can be moved in the direction of displacement.

In particular, at least two different displacement positions can be set for this purpose. These can be defined usage positions of the rail on the bearing shell. A discrete position adjustment or a continuous position adjustment can be provided.

In this way, an upper edge of the bearing shell designed as a wider runner can be gripped particularly advantageously and the coupling part can be seated over a larger area on the upper edge.

In an exemplary embodiment, the displacement direction of the displacement rail can be the width direction or the depth direction of the storage container device.

In one embodiment, the interface includes a rear edge wall. When the holding part is mounted on the profile rail, a rear wall of the upper, first hollow chamber is arranged flush with an upper wall region of this rear edge wall, viewed in the width direction of the suspension device. This means that in this width direction there is a smooth transition between the rear Edge wall of the coupling part of the rear wall of the upper hollow chamber is formed. This is very advantageous in that a food storage container with a hanging element can be arranged in the width direction such that this hanging element can overlap the interface between the rear edge wall and the rear wall of the upper hollow chamber in the width direction. In this way, such a food storage container can also be positioned as far to the side as possible in the width direction. In this context, it can also be arranged directly adjacent to an inner side of such a coupling part. Thus, the clear width of the suspension device between the two opposing coupling parts can be used to the maximum.

When the coupling part is mounted on the profile rail, in one exemplary embodiment a rear wall of the lower, second hollow chamber is arranged flush with a lower wall region of this rear edge wall of the coupling part, viewed in the width direction of the suspension device. This also means that this coupling part, viewed in the depth direction, does not protrude backwards beyond the profile rail. This enables improved positioning and direct attachment of the hanging device to a household appliance component.

In one embodiment, this rear edge wall of the coupling part is not formed in a straight line when viewed in the height direction. In particular, this rear edge wall is stepped when viewed over its entire height of the coupling part. In this connection, an upper edge wall section of this rear edge wall, viewed in the depth direction of the hanging device, is arranged further forward than a lower edge wall section of this rear edge wall, viewed in this height direction. In particular, this enables the flush arrangement with the rear walls of the upper hollow chamber on the one hand and the lower hollow chamber on the other hand. In particular when these hollow chambers have different depths.

In one embodiment, the suspension device has the profile rail and two separate coupling parts. Viewed in the direction of the longitudinal axis of this profile rail, these coupling parts are attached directly to opposite ends of the profile rail, in particular engaging in the profile rail. A U-shaped suspension device is formed by such an embodiment. In particular, a U-shaped bracket formed. The central rail forms the base leg of the U-shape. The coupling parts form the lateral U-legs of the U-shape. This is a particularly advantageous shape of this entire suspension device. On the one hand it is stable, on the other hand it can be used and deployed in a wide variety of ways. This enables the possibility of attachment to a wide variety of positions, in particular on household appliance components. Last but not least, as a result of this configuration, a quasi-limiting element is also formed by the coupling parts on opposite sides. This prevents a food receptacle from being pushed out too far in the width direction when it is suspended on the profile rail. These coupling parts thus also form stops for the food receptacles in the width direction.

In one exemplary embodiment, the suspension device has at least one coupling part, the coupling part being L-shaped and one leg of the L being an insertion part which can be inserted into the profile notes that are separate from the coupling part for holding, and another leg of the L, in particular a U-shaped in cross section, suspension element integrated as a rail-shaped coupling bracket for coupling to the bearing shell, wherein the coupling bracket is designed as an inverted U and extends with its longitudinal axis in the depth direction of the storage container device.

In one exemplary embodiment, at least one coupling part has a hanging section for hanging into an edge of a food receptacle and/or at least one coupling part has a hanging section for hanging in an edge of a food receptacle. The suspension section can be arranged perpendicularly or essentially perpendicularly to the central rail. In this way, the coupling part can also be coupled directly to a food receptacle. This results in more variable and diverse attachment options for a food storage container on the hanging device.

A further aspect of the invention relates to a storage container device with at least one food storage container which is suspended from the hanging device. In particular, it is attached to the central rail without contact with the bearing shell. The food receptacle is separate from the storage cup.

This food storage container has, in particular, a food storage area and a hanging element. With this hanging element, the food storage container can be hung directly on the profile rail. In particular, it can be hung on it in a freely cantilevered manner. This means, as has already been explained above, that the food receptacle is no longer supported at the bottom or is no longer seated or set up on an additional floor. In particular, in this respect it is only hung on this profile rail.

In particular, the configuration of the central rail as a roll-formed metal profile, for example made of stainless steel, aluminum or steel, enables an improvement in this suspension device. The modularity with these side caps, which are made of plastic in particular and which represent the holding parts, also supports this flexible system.

This configuration of the suspension device enables very flexible adaptation to various desired widths of the suspension device. Especially with regard to different widths of bearing shells. Then only the length of the central rail, which represents an individual component of the suspension device, has to be designed individually. Due to the very simple manufacture, in particular as a roll-formed profile, this precise forming is then possible without any problems even with very different and individual lengths of this profile rail.

It is also easily possible, in particular by simply changing the coupling parts, to adapt such a suspension device to different bearing shell specifications and then to be able to easily attach the suspension device to it.

In that insertion mounts are also formed by the hollow chambers and the coupling parts engage in the hollow chambers on the inside, maximum utilization of the width of the profile rail is made possible. Food storage containers can thus be hung in without any problems, even up to the ends of the profile rail.

In particular, it is provided that the coupling parts engage positively and non-positively in the insertion mounts of the profile rail and are correspondingly coupled. A contact pressure can be exerted by the width of the hollow chamber and also by a kind of overbending, so that when the holding part is inserted, this hollow chamber bends open to a certain extent and thus not only a plug-in connection, but also at least one clamp connection is produced. In particular, a configuration of the suspension device, as explained above, also allows easy post-treatment of the profile rail made of metal. Due to the flush interfaces between the coupling part and the profile rail, unwanted sharp edges of the metal profile can also be covered. This also eliminates the need for deburring such edges of the metal profile. Since such edges are not exposed, an undesirable effect when touching can also be avoided.

In one exemplary embodiment, it is provided that the profile rail, in particular with its front panel, is slightly tilted with respect to a vertical plane. In particular, this tilting is also realized in relation to the coupling parts. In particular, a necessary draft angle that the food receptacles have can be compensated for in this way. As a result, these food storage containers can be hung on the suspension device practically horizontally under these conditions.

In particular, the rear geometry of the coupling part also enables improved support of the entire suspension device at this transition area of the coupling part between the mentioned L-legs and the bearing shell, in particular with the above-mentioned stepped rear edge wall, in particular also the rear side of the bearing shell. In particular, this enables this holding part to rest over the entire surface, in particular also in part with a more form-fitting fit, on a pillar and a rear wall of the door.

A further aspect of the invention relates to a household refrigeration appliance with a storage container device, in particular according to the above-mentioned aspect or an advantageous exemplary embodiment thereof. The storage container device is portable. It can be detachably arranged in a storage space for food in the household refrigeration appliance. The receiving space can be a refrigerator compartment or a freezer compartment. The receiving space can through walls of an inner container of the household refrigeration appliance be limited. The inner container is a separate component from the storage container device.

The information “top”, “bottom”, “front”, “back”, “horizontal”, “vertical”, “depth direction”, “width direction”, “height direction” are the intended use and intended positioning of the storage container device or the household refrigeration appliance given positions and orientations.

Further features of the invention result from the claims, the figures and the description of the figures. The features and feature combinations mentioned above in the description, as well as the features and feature combinations mentioned below in the description of the figures and/or shown alone in the figures, can be used not only in the combination specified, but also in other combinations or on their own, without the frame to abandon the invention. 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.

Fig. 1

eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Ausführungsbeispiels einer erfindungsgemäßen Einhängevorrichtung eines Ausführungsbeispiels einer erfindungsgemäßen Lagerbehältervorrichtung;

Fig. 2

die Einhängevorrichtung gemäß Fig. 1 in einer zur Fig. 1 unterschiedlichen Perspektive;

Fig. 3

eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Ausführungsbeispiels einer Profilschiene aus Metall der Einhängevorrichtung gemäß Fig. 1 und Fig. 2;

Fig. 4

die Profilschiene gemäß Fig. 3 in einer zu Fig. 3 unterschiedlichen Perspektive;

Fig. 5

eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Ausführungsbeispiels eines Koppelteils der Einhängevorrichtung gemäß Fig. 1 und Fig. 2;

Fig. 6

eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Ausführungsbeispiels einer erfindungsgemäßen Lagerbehältervorrichtung;

Fig. 7

eine vergrößerte Darstellung eines Teilbereichs der Lagerbehältervorrichtung gemäß Fig. 6;

Fig. 8

eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Ausführungsbeispiels einer erfindungsgemäßen Lagerbehältervorrichtung mit Lebensmittel-Aufnahmebehältern an der Einhängevorrichtung; und

Fig. 9

eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Ausführungsbeispiels eines erfindungsgemäßen Haushaltskältegeräts.

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

1

a perspective view of an embodiment of a suspension device according to the invention of an embodiment of a storage container device according to the invention;

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the hanging device according to 1 in a to 1 different perspective;

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a perspective view of an embodiment of a profile rail made of metal according to the hanging device 1 and 2 ;

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according to the profile rail 3 in one to 3 different perspective;

figure 5

a perspective view of an embodiment of a coupling part of the suspension device according to 1 and 2 ;

6

a perspective view of an embodiment of a storage container device according to the invention;

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an enlarged view of a portion of the storage container device according to FIG 6 ;

8

a perspective view of an embodiment of a storage container device according to the invention with food storage containers on the suspension device; and

9

a perspective view of an 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 a suspension device 1 is shown in a perspective view. The suspension device 1 is part of a storage container device, as will be explained below. The hanging device 1 is intended for freely projecting hanging of a food storage container. In the exemplary embodiment, the hanging device 1 has a central rail for hanging directly on it or for hanging a food receptacle directly. This central rail is a profile rail 2. The profile rail 2 is made of metal. The profile rail 2 has a longitudinal axis A. The rail 2 is straight. The profile rail 2 is produced in one piece, in particular in a coherent production process, in particular starting from a metal plate provided. In the exemplary embodiment, the profile rail 2 is a roll-formed profile. It is therefore in particular completely through a Roll forms from a plate strip bent into shape. The profile rail 2 is preferably made of stainless steel.

In addition, the suspension device 1 has a first coupling part 3 . This first coupling part 3 is arranged on a first end 4 of the profile rail 2 viewed in the direction of the longitudinal axis A. The suspension device 1 also has a second coupling part 5 . The coupling part 5 is arranged at a second end 6 opposite the first end 4 on the profile rail 2 separate therefrom. In the exemplary embodiment, the coupling parts 3 and 5 are each one-piece components. In particular, they are made of plastic. These coupling parts 3 and 5, which are separate from the profile rail 2, are L-shaped in the exemplary embodiment in the direction of the longitudinal axis A of the entire suspension device 1. They are connected directly to the profile rail 2. In this mounted end state, the suspension device 1 has a U-shape.

In 2 is the suspension device 1 in a to 1 shown from different perspectives. she is in 2 shown from behind. It can also be seen that the profile rail 2 is a three-dimensional molded component.

The profile rail 2 has a front panel 7 , which is in particular flat. The front panel 7 is designed without interruption. A first profile area is formed integrally with this front panel 7, in particular by roll forming. Viewed in the depth direction (z-direction), this profile area directly adjoins the thin front panel 7 to the rear. This profile area is a hollow chamber 8. This is a first upper hollow chamber viewed in the vertical direction (y-direction).

In addition, the profile rail 2 has a second profile area that differs from the first. In the exemplary embodiment, this profile area is a second, lower hollow chamber 9. The hollow chambers 8 and 9 each have delimiting walls which delimit the hollow space in each case.

A profile rail 2 is a component which has at least one open hollow area delimited by walls.

As in 2 can be seen, the two hollow chambers 8 and 9 are arranged completely behind the front panel 7 . This means that they do not project upwards or downwards beyond the dimensions of the front panel 7 in the height direction. Viewed in the width direction (x-direction), the hollow chambers 8 and 9 extend without interruption over the entire length of the front panel 7. As in FIG 2 can also be seen, an upper boundary wall 8a of the first, upper hollow chamber 8 is oriented horizontally. It connects directly to an upper edge 7a of the front panel 7.

In addition, the lower hollow chamber 9 has a lower boundary wall 9a. This closes at the front with a lower boundary edge 7b ( 1 ) of the front panel 7 or ends directly on it.

As in 2 can also be seen, the coupling parts 3 and 5 are inserted into the rail 2. Thus, in the direction of the longitudinal axis A, a positioning of the coupling parts 3 and 5 on the profile rail 2 that is guided into one another is provided.

In 3 the profile rail 2 is shown in a perspective view. The hollow chambers 8 and 9 can be seen. As in 3 is also shown, the hollow chambers 8 and 9 in the exemplary embodiment are formed with a four-sided cross-sectional shape in cross-section viewed perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis A. In addition, it can also be seen that this cross-sectional shape is not completely closed. In particular, in the case of the upper hollow chamber 8, a lower boundary wall 8b is open or is not formed directly adjoining the front panel 7. In addition, an upper boundary wall 9b of the lower hollow chamber 9 is arranged at a distance from this front panel 7 . This lower hollow chamber 9 is therefore also not completely closed all the way around, viewed in cross section.

Furthermore, in 2 and 3 In the exemplary embodiment, it can be seen that the upper hollow chamber 8 has a smaller depth in the depth direction (z-direction) than the lower hollow chamber 9.

In addition, it is also provided that the profile rail 2 is designed to be open both at the first end 4 and at the second end 6 . In particular, the hollow chambers 8 and 9 are open at these opposite ends 4 and 6 in this regard educated. On the one hand, a first insertion holder 10 and a second insertion holder 11 are integrally formed on these open ends 4, 6 of the hollow chambers 8 and 9. These insertion mounts 10 and 11 are intended for receiving and inserting and thus also for holding the additional holding parts 3 and 5 . These insertion mounts 10 and 11 are thus formed at the ends by the hollow chambers 8 and 9 which are open at the sides.

In 4 is the profile rail 2 in a 3 shown from different perspectives.

In figure 5 an embodiment of the coupling part 5 is shown in a perspective view. The L-shape can be seen here. A first L-leg 12 is an insertion part for insertion into an insertion holder 10, 11 of the profile rail 2. This L-leg 12 has insertion elements 13 and 14. These are also formed as hollow chambers. The insertion elements 13 and 14 are designed to be inserted into the hollow chambers 8 and 9 with a precise fit and in particular in a form-fitting and non-positive manner.

In addition, it can also be seen that this L-leg 12 has a stop edge 15 . This abutment edge 15 is for direct abutment on a peripheral edge 17 ( Figures 3, 4 ) of the rail 2 at the open end 6 is provided. In particular, this configuration of the L-leg 12 also enables a flush arrangement of surface areas of the coupling part 5 with surface areas of the profile rail 2 . In particular, in the assembled state, a flush transition between an upper side 16 ( 1 ) of the coupling part 5 to the upper boundary wall 8a of the upper hollow chamber 8 allows. Furthermore, a flush transition to an inner side 18 of the coupling part 5, in particular of the L-leg 12, to a front side 7c ( 3 ) of the front panel 7 allows. In addition, this circumferential stop edge 15 also creates a flush transition between a rear edge wall 19 ( 2 ) of the coupling parts 3 and 5 to rear walls or rear boundary walls 8c and 9c ( 2 ) of the hollow chambers 8 and 9 ( 4 ) enabled. This is also in 2 to recognize. The flush transitions between the top 16 and the upper boundary wall 8a and the rear boundary walls 8c, 9c to this rear edge wall 19 are shown here. In 1 the flush transition between the front side 7c and the inside 18 can be seen in this regard.

In addition, as shown in figure 5 the holding part 5 has another L-leg 20 . This is oriented in particular at an angle of 90° to the leg 12 of the L.

As moreover in 2 As can be seen, in the exemplary embodiment in which the hollow chambers 8 and 9 have different depths, this rear edge wall 19 is not straight when viewed in the vertical direction. In particular, a stepped shape is formed in this respect. In this regard, an upper edge wall portion 19a is offset forward of a lower edge wall portion 19b. In this exemplary embodiment, with the hollow chambers 8 and 9 of different depths, the respective flush transition, viewed in the width direction, is also made possible between the rear boundary walls 8c and this upper edge wall section 19a on the one hand and the rear boundary wall 9c and the lower edge wall section 19b. The edge wall 19 is a rear area at the transition between the L-legs 12 and 20.

This offset of the edge wall sections 19a and 19b also makes it possible for a hanging element of a food receptacle to be pushed outwards as far as possible in the width direction and thus in the direction of the longitudinal axis A and thus close to the holding part 3 . In particular, a positioning of the food receiving container can thus take place, which may also be located directly on an inner side 21 ( figure 5 ) of the L-leg 20 protruding forward. Thus, the space created in the depth direction is formed behind the upper edge wall portion 19a for positioning a hanging member of the food accommodating container. The hanging element can thus be positioned in such a way that it overlaps the interface between the hollow chamber 8 and the stop edge 15 in the width direction.

The further coupling part 3 is designed in accordance with the coupling part 5 so that the explanations given for the coupling part 5 also apply to the coupling part 3 . Correspondingly, the figures also show the same reference numbers for the coupling parts 3 and 5 for the respective individual components, insofar as they can be seen.

As moreover in figure 5 can be seen, the coupling part 5 has a coupling clip 22 . The coupling bracket 22 is integral and thus formed in one piece with the coupling part 5 .

The coupling bracket 22 is molded onto an upper end of the L-leg 20 . In this regard, it is arranged such that it cantilevers laterally outwards in the width direction. The coupling bracket 22 has a U shape. It is designed to be open at the bottom. As a result, it can be placed on a bearing shell of the storage container device from above. In this regard, the coupling bracket 22 is elongated and extends in the depth direction. The U-shape of this coupling bracket 22 has a base leg 23 . Here it represents a roof of the U-shape. In this respect, the U-shape is turned upside down. In the exemplary embodiment, a lateral leg 24 of the U extends further downward than another lateral leg 25 of the U. The outer, lateral leg 25 of the U has a bulge 26 on its inner side facing the other, opposite leg 24 of the U. This coupling bracket 22 is intended for direct coupling to the bearing shell, in particular an upper edge of the bearing shell. Due to the U-shape of the coupling bracket 22, the suspension device 1 then also engages this edge from above or encompasses this upper edge of the bearing shell.

The coupling part 3 is corresponding to the coupling part 5, as to figure 5 was explained, trained.

In 6 an embodiment of a location container device 27 is shown in a perspective view. The storage container device 27 has a bearing shell 28 . The bearing shell 28 has a front wall 29 , side walls 30 and 31 , a rear wall 32 and a bottom wall 33 . The walls 29 to 32 are side walls oriented in the height direction. A storage volume 34 is delimited by these walls 29 to 32 and the bottom wall 33 . As in 6 can be seen, the suspension device 1 is hung on the bearing shell 28 from above. It is provided here that the side walls 31 and 32 have upper edges 31a and 30a. The suspension device 1 sits on these directly from above. The U-shaped coupling brackets 22 of the coupling parts 3 and 5 embrace these upper edges 31a and 30a from above.

In this context, the suspension device 1 is also designed as a sliding rail. In this context, in the exemplary embodiment, it can be displaced linearly in the depth direction (z-direction) of the storage container device (27) when it is arranged on the bearing shell 28 .

In 7 is an enlarged view of a portion of the storage container device 27 in 6 shown. The area shown here is where this coupling part 5 is seated from above on the upper edge 30a and is directly coupled thereto. The upper edge 30a is designed here as a widened runner, on which the coupling bracket 22 is placed like a sled.

The upper edge 30a, 31a is formed as a straight guide skid on which the suspension device, in particular the profile rail 2 with its coupling parts 3, 5, is placed as a carriage and can be moved on it in the direction of displacement.

Furthermore, at least one stop 42, in particular two stops 42, 43, is formed on the bearing shell 28 in one exemplary embodiment. this limits the displacement path of the suspension device 1 in the depth direction, in particular towards the front. In particular, this avoids food storage containers 35 , 36 hitting the inside of the front wall 29 of the bearing shell 28 . A foremost shifting position is also defined in this way.

In 8 is the storage container device 27 according to FIG 6 shown in a corresponding perspective view. In addition, it is provided here that at least one food storage container 35, here two separate food storage containers 36, are attached directly and detachably to the hanging device 1. As can be seen here, in the exemplary embodiment, both food storage containers 35 and 36, which are separate components from the bearing shell 28, are suspended from above with a respective suspension element 35a and 36a on the central rail or the profile rail 2. In the exemplary embodiment, they are arranged next to one another in the width direction. In the exemplary embodiment, they are attached in such a way that they are attached to this profile rail 2 while standing forward in the depth direction.

It is also possible that at least one of the two food receptacles 35 and/or 36 is attached to the profile rail 2 and projects to the rear in comparison to the profile rail 2 .

It is also possible that only one food storage container 35 or 36 is detachably attached to the profile rail 2 . Through the profile rail 2, in particular with of the entire suspension device 1, the at least one food storage container 35 and/or 36 can be displaced here in the depth direction relative to the bearing shell 28 when the suspension device 1 is attached to the bearing shell 28.

In one exemplary embodiment, it is also possible for at least one coupling part 3, 5 to have a hanging section for hanging into an edge of a food storage container 35, 36 and/or at least one coupling part 3, 5 to have a hanging section for hanging in an edge of a food storage container 35 , 36 has. The suspension section can be arranged perpendicularly or essentially perpendicularly to the central rail.

In 9 a domestic refrigeration appliance 37 is shown in one exemplary embodiment. The household refrigeration appliance 37 has a housing 38 . In the housing 38 there is an inner container 39 which is permanently installed and cannot be detached. This delimits at least one receiving space 40 of the household refrigeration appliance 37 with its walls. The inner container 39 has a loading opening which is open towards the front. The household refrigeration appliance 37 also has a door 41 . This is movably arranged on the housing 38 . As can also be seen, an exemplary embodiment of a storage container device 27 is arranged in the receiving space 40 . The storage container assembly 27 is separate from the inner container 39. The storage container assembly 27 is a portable storage container assembly. This means that it can be carried by one person. The storage container device 27 can be detachably removed from the receiving space 40 and reinserted.

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hanging device

2

profile rail

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holding part

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End

5

holding part

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End

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front panel

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border edge

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lower edge

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front

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boundary wall

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boundary wall

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boundary wall

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hollow chamber

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boundary wall

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boundary wall

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boundary wall

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insertion bracket

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insertion bracket

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L leg

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insertion element

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insertion element

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stop edge

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top

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border edge

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inside

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edge wall

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edge wall section

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inside

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coupling bracket

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base leg

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U leg

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U leg

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bulge

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storage container device

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bearing shell

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front wall

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Side wall

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edge

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edge

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back panel

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bottom wall

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storage volume

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food storage container

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hanging element

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food storage container

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hanging element

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domestic refrigeration appliance

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Housing

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inner container

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recording room

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door

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attack

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attack

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height direction

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longitudinal axis

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longitudinal axis

Claims (15)

Storage container device (27) with a storage shell (28), wherein the storage container device (27) has a hanging device (1) for hanging a food storage container (35, 36), in particular in a freely projecting manner, wherein the hanging device (1) has a rail for direct a food receptacle (35, 36) hanging thereon, and the rail is a sliding rail which is slidably mounted on the bearing shell (28). Storage container device (27) according to Claim 1, in which the rail is mounted on an upper edge (30a, 31a) of the bearing shell (28) so that it can be displaced, in particular linearly and horizontally. Storage container device (27) according to claim 2, wherein the rail extends over the entire clear width between two opposite upper edges (30a, 31a) of the bearing shell (28) and is slidably mounted on the two edges (30a, 31a). Storage container device (27) according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the rail is suspended from above on the at least one edge (30a, 31a), preferably on two opposite edges (30a, 31a). Storage container device (27) according to one of the preceding claims 2 to 4, wherein the upper edge (30a, 31a) is formed as a straight guide skid on which the suspension device (1) is placed as a carriage and can be moved on it in the displacement direction. A storage bin assembly (27) as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the rail is U-shaped. Storage box device (27) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the sliding direction of the rail is the width direction (x) or the depth direction (z) of the storage box device (27). Storage container device (27) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the rail has a central rail on which a coupling part (3, 5) of the rail is arranged at least at one end, preferably one coupling part (3, 5) at each end of the rail , wherein the rail with the coupling part (3, 5) is mounted directly on the bearing shell (28). Storage container device (27) according to claim 8, wherein at least one coupling part (3, 5) has a hanging section for hanging in a rim of a food storage container (35, 36) and/or at least one coupling part (3, 5) has a hanging section for hanging in a Edge of a food storage container (35, 36), in particular wherein the hanging portion is arranged substantially perpendicular to the central rail. Storage container device (27) according to claim 8 or 9, wherein the central rail is a, in particular straight, profile rail (2) made of metal, in particular stainless steel, and/or the profile rail (2) is a roll-formed profile or an extruded profile. Storage container device (27) according to claim 10, wherein the profile rail (2) has a first, upper hollow chamber (8) which is formed on an upper edge (7a) of a front panel (7) of the profile rail (2) and a spaced-apart second, lower hollow chamber (9) which is formed on a lower edge (7b) of the front panel (7) of the profile rail (2), the hollow chambers (8, 9) extending backwards from the front panel (7), in particular the hollow chambers (8, 9) have at least three sides in cross-section and are open in cross-section and/or the upper hollow chamber (8), viewed in the depth direction (z) of the suspension device (1), has a smaller depth than the lower hollow chamber (9) . Storage container device (27) according to claim 10 or 11, wherein the profile rail (2) viewed along its longitudinal axis (A) is open at a first end (4) and the open end (4) as an insertion holder (10) for an additional coupling part (3, 5) of the suspension device (1), and/or the profile rail (2) is open at a second end (6), and the open end (6) as an insertion holder (11) for an additional coupling part (3 , 5) of the suspension device (1) is formed. Storage container device (27) according to claims 11 and 12, wherein the insertion mounts (10, 11) at the ends (4, 6) are formed at least by the hollow chambers (8, 9) open laterally in the direction of the longitudinal axis (A). Storage container device (27) according to one of the preceding claims 10 to 13, wherein the suspension device (1) has at least one coupling part (3, 5), wherein the coupling part (3, 5) is L-shaped and an L-leg (12) is an insertion part, which can be inserted into the profile rails (2) that are separate from the coupling part (3, 5) for holding, and another L-leg (20), in particular a hook-in element with a U-shaped cross section, as a rail-shaped coupling bracket (22) for coupling to the bearing shell (28), the coupling bracket (22) being designed as an inverted U and extending with its longitudinal axis (B) in the depth direction (z). Household refrigeration appliance (37) with an inner container (39) whose walls delimit a receiving space (40) for food, and with a storage container device (27) according to one of the preceding claims, which is arranged in the receiving space (40), in particular in a removable manner .

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