WO2002081990A1 - Storage container for refrigerators - Google Patents
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- WO2002081990A1 WO2002081990A1 PCT/EP2002/003750 EP0203750W WO02081990A1 WO 2002081990 A1 WO2002081990 A1 WO 2002081990A1 EP 0203750 W EP0203750 W EP 0203750W WO 02081990 A1 WO02081990 A1 WO 02081990A1
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- storage container
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
- F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- F25D23/00—General constructional features
- F25D23/02—Doors; Covers
- F25D23/04—Doors; Covers with special compartments, e.g. butter conditioners
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- the present invention relates to a storage container for mounting in a door of a refrigerator.
- Storage devices of this type generally have the form of essentially cuboid boxes which are open at the top and which are essentially provided for receiving refrigerated goods packed in bottles or glasses.
- these storage containers are provided with latching means which enable releasable attachment to the inner surface of the door at different heights.
- the object of the present invention is a storage container for mounting in a door of a refrigerator, the external appearance of which can be changed in a simple manner and which is therefore suitable for being used in a large number of model series, or a refrigerator with an easily variable appearance to create inside.
- the object is achieved according to the invention by a storage container which is constructed from a container body provided with a cutout on one visible side and a transverse element which is fastened to the container body and bridges the cutout.
- the cutout can extend over a large part of the surface of the visible side, so that the optical design of the cross element determines the overall aesthetic impression of a viewer from the storage container, and the body, in contrast, perceives itself in the viewer's perception.
- the body can therefore be manufactured uniformly for a large number of models or model series; the storage container can be adapted to the desired appearance of the refrigeration units in a model series only with the aid of the cross element. This results in savings in manufacturing for the container body, since it can be manufactured and used in larger quantities.
- An adaptation to a desired external appearance of the individual model series takes place through the selection of the cross element, which has to be constructed in a limited number of versions, although the effort for its construction and for the production of the tools specifically required for its production is considerably less, than with a complete storage container.
- open locking recesses for locking head sections of the cross element are preferably provided on opposite edges of the cutout for the interior of the container body.
- the transverse element preferably has an elongated central section which extends from one of the opposite edges of the cutout to the other and is plug-connected to the head sections in its longitudinal direction. This configuration also allows the head sections to be used uniformly for various model series, and only the middle section, which is clearly visible from the outside, to be produced specifically for the model series.
- Each head section has at least one, preferably at least two bores facing the central section, which can serve to receive pins provided at the ends of the central section. Conversely, pins on the head section and bores in the middle section can also be provided.
- a possible and practical appearance of the central section is at least one rod engaging with its ends in the bores. If the head section has at least two bores, a central section consisting of a single or of at least two rods can be used in particular depending on the height of the container body or the cutout.
- the diameter of the rod preferably corresponds to that of the bores.
- Such a rod can be made of steel or other suitable metal.
- the central section can also have the shape of a hollow profile, in particular with a U-shaped or rectangular cross section.
- a hollow profile can consist of a plastic which, in order to achieve an optical differentiation from the body of the container, e.g. can be transparent or colored, while the container body is conventionally generally made of a white plastic.
- Another design option is the use of a central section in the form of a sign covering the entire area of the cutout.
- a sign can be made of the same materials as the hollow profile mentioned.
- the object is further achieved by a refrigeration device which is equipped with a plurality of storage containers of the type defined above.
- Figure 1 is a perspective interior view of a door of a refrigerator, which is equipped with storage containers according to the invention.
- FIG. 2 is an exploded partial interior view of a storage container according to a first embodiment of the invention
- FIG. 3 shows a side view of the head piece from FIG. 2; 4 is an external perspective view of a storage container according to a second embodiment of the invention;
- FIG. 5 shows a longitudinal section through the head region of the cross element shown in FIG. 4 according to a first variant
- FIG. 6 shows a section along the line VI-VI from FIG. 5;
- FIG. 7 shows a perspective partial view of a cross element according to a third embodiment of the invention.
- Fig. 1 shows a perspective interior view of a door 1 of a refrigerator.
- Four storage containers 2 to 5 are mounted on the door by means of detachable snap connections (not shown).
- the storage containers 2, 4, 5 each have an elongated cutout 9 on their visible side 8 facing the viewer, which extends from the upper edge of the visible side to approximately half of its height.
- FIG. 2 shows an exploded view of how the cross element 10 is mounted on the visible side 8 of the body 7.
- the Fig. Is a perspective view of the visible side wall 13 of the body 7 and a narrow side wall 14, seen from the inside of the container.
- a latching cutout 15 is formed which is open towards the interior of the container and towards the edge 12 of the cutout 9.
- a head piece 16 is provided for positive engagement in the locking recess 16.
- the header 16 has two bores 17 each sized to receive one end of a rod such as the rod 11 shown.
- the head piece 16 is used on a high storage container such as the container 5, a rod 11 is inserted into each bore 17 and the cross member 10 thus formed from two rods 11 and two head pieces 16 is from the interior of the body 7 in the two locking recesses 15 inserted in the direction of arrow A.
- the upper bore 17 of the head piece 16 is provided with a rod 11; the lower hole can be closed with a plastic plug (not shown) so that it is not noticeable to an observer and cannot collect dirt.
- This stopper, the head piece 16 and the body 7 are preferably made of the same plastic material.
- FIG 3 shows a view of the head piece 6 from a direction parallel to the bores 17.
- a tongue 18 which can be pressed in flexibly can be seen, which is pushed into the interior of the head piece 16 when the head piece 16 is pressed into the latching recess 15 and, as soon as it has reached its end position in the latching recess 15, again folds out and in a recess 19 of the lower side wall of the locking recess 15 engages to lock the head piece 16 therein.
- Corresponding tongues and depressions can also be provided on other side surfaces of the head piece 16 and the locking recess 15.
- Fig. 4 shows a perspective partial view of a storage container according to a second embodiment of the invention.
- the body 7 of this storage container is identical to that of Figs. 1, 2, only the appearance of the cross element is changed.
- the cross element 10 instead of one or two rods 11, the cross element 10 'has a hollow profile 20 made of transparent plastic as the central section visible to the viewer. The upper edge of the hollow profile 20 runs flush with that of the body 7.
- Figs. 5 and 6 each show a longitudinal section through the head region or a cross section of the transverse element 10 '.
- the middle section of the cross member 10 ' is formed by a downwardly open U-profile 21, which is closed at the longitudinal ends in each case by a plate 23 carrying two pins 22.
- the pins 22 are inserted into bores 17 of a head piece 16, which is identical to that shown in FIGS. 2 and 3.
- To mount the cross element 10 ' it is therefore sufficient to attach two head pieces 16 to the pins 22, and then to press the cross element 10' thus completed into the recesses 15 of the body 7 from behind.
- the U-profile 21, which is open at the bottom, can also be replaced by a hollow profile with a closed cross section, in particular a rectangular profile.
- FIG. 7 shows a perspective partial view of a transverse element 10 "according to a third embodiment of the invention.
- the central section 24 of the transverse element 10" can also be regarded as a hollow profile, although in contrast to the exemplary embodiment of FIGS. 4 to 6, the side flanks of the profile are extended downward and the outline of the shape of the cutout 9 is adjusted so that they form a sign which closes the cutout 9 completely.
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Priority Applications (4)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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EP02714201A EP1379819B1 (en) | 2001-04-09 | 2002-04-04 | Storage container for refrigerators |
PL365926A PL199280B1 (en) | 2001-04-09 | 2002-04-04 | Storage container for refrigerators |
BR0208723-5A BR0208723A (en) | 2001-04-09 | 2002-04-04 | Tank container for refrigeration appliances |
DE50209487T DE50209487D1 (en) | 2001-04-09 | 2002-04-04 | STORAGE TANK FOR REFRIGERATING DEVICES |
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DE10117762.3 | 2001-04-09 | ||
DE10117762A DE10117762A1 (en) | 2001-04-09 | 2001-04-09 | Storage container for refrigeration devices |
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WO2002081990A1 true WO2002081990A1 (en) | 2002-10-17 |
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PCT/EP2002/003750 WO2002081990A1 (en) | 2001-04-09 | 2002-04-04 | Storage container for refrigerators |
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EP (1) | EP1379819B1 (en) |
CN (1) | CN1254653C (en) |
AT (1) | ATE354068T1 (en) |
BR (1) | BR0208723A (en) |
DE (2) | DE10117762A1 (en) |
ES (1) | ES2280518T3 (en) |
PL (1) | PL199280B1 (en) |
WO (1) | WO2002081990A1 (en) |
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DE10322675A1 (en) | 2003-05-20 | 2004-12-09 | BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH | Storage container for a refrigerator |
DE102004042566A1 (en) * | 2004-09-02 | 2006-03-09 | BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH | Door for a refrigeration appliance |
PL4008949T3 (en) | 2004-09-29 | 2024-04-29 | Signify Holding B.V. | Lighting device |
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DE202008007362U1 (en) * | 2008-06-02 | 2008-08-21 | BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH | Kühlgutabstellfach |
CN107178959B (en) * | 2017-06-29 | 2019-12-27 | 青岛海尔股份有限公司 | Refrigerator and bottle seat thereof |
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DE1132567B (en) * | 1960-03-02 | 1962-07-05 | Vorwerk & Co Elektrowerke Kg | Fridge door with removable shelves |
US3227502A (en) * | 1964-12-21 | 1966-01-04 | Gen Electric | Shelf guard for refrigerator door shelves |
US4560072A (en) * | 1983-02-24 | 1985-12-24 | Burrell Alfred A | Display and storage rack |
EP0580962A1 (en) * | 1992-07-29 | 1994-02-02 | BOSCH-SIEMENS HAUSGERÄTE GmbH | Refrigerator door |
JPH08226751A (en) * | 1995-02-20 | 1996-09-03 | Fujitsu General Ltd | Door for refrigerator |
DE29720097U1 (en) * | 1997-11-12 | 1998-04-09 | Liebherr-Hausgeräte GmbH, 88416 Ochsenhausen | Fridge door |
EP0962731A1 (en) * | 1998-05-28 | 1999-12-08 | BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH | Storage compartment for a refrigerator door |
EP0974796A1 (en) * | 1998-05-28 | 2000-01-26 | BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH | Storage compartment for a refrigerator door |
US6039424A (en) * | 1997-05-21 | 2000-03-21 | Amana Company, L.P. | Multiple height package retainer |
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- 2002-04-04 WO PCT/EP2002/003750 patent/WO2002081990A1/en active IP Right Grant
- 2002-04-04 ES ES02714201T patent/ES2280518T3/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 2002-04-04 AT AT02714201T patent/ATE354068T1/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 2002-04-04 PL PL365926A patent/PL199280B1/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 2002-04-04 DE DE50209487T patent/DE50209487D1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 2002-04-04 EP EP02714201A patent/EP1379819B1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 2002-04-04 CN CN02807976.0A patent/CN1254653C/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 2002-04-04 BR BR0208723-5A patent/BR0208723A/en not_active Application Discontinuation
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DE1132567B (en) * | 1960-03-02 | 1962-07-05 | Vorwerk & Co Elektrowerke Kg | Fridge door with removable shelves |
US3227502A (en) * | 1964-12-21 | 1966-01-04 | Gen Electric | Shelf guard for refrigerator door shelves |
US4560072A (en) * | 1983-02-24 | 1985-12-24 | Burrell Alfred A | Display and storage rack |
EP0580962A1 (en) * | 1992-07-29 | 1994-02-02 | BOSCH-SIEMENS HAUSGERÄTE GmbH | Refrigerator door |
JPH08226751A (en) * | 1995-02-20 | 1996-09-03 | Fujitsu General Ltd | Door for refrigerator |
US6039424A (en) * | 1997-05-21 | 2000-03-21 | Amana Company, L.P. | Multiple height package retainer |
DE29720097U1 (en) * | 1997-11-12 | 1998-04-09 | Liebherr-Hausgeräte GmbH, 88416 Ochsenhausen | Fridge door |
EP0962731A1 (en) * | 1998-05-28 | 1999-12-08 | BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH | Storage compartment for a refrigerator door |
EP0974796A1 (en) * | 1998-05-28 | 2000-01-26 | BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH | Storage compartment for a refrigerator door |
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PATENT ABSTRACTS OF JAPAN vol. 1997, no. 01 31 January 1997 (1997-01-31) * |
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ES2280518T3 (en) | 2007-09-16 |
CN1254653C (en) | 2006-05-03 |
BR0208723A (en) | 2004-07-20 |
EP1379819B1 (en) | 2007-02-14 |
DE50209487D1 (en) | 2007-03-29 |
PL365926A1 (en) | 2005-01-10 |
PL199280B1 (en) | 2008-09-30 |
EP1379819A1 (en) | 2004-01-14 |
ATE354068T1 (en) | 2007-03-15 |
DE10117762A1 (en) | 2002-10-10 |
CN1502031A (en) | 2004-06-02 |
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