Household refrigeration appliance with an inner container and a light source module arranged thereon having a dedicated light exit edge

Abstract

One aspect of the present application relates to a household refrigeration appliance (1) comprising an inner container (3) delimiting at least one receiving space (11) for food items of the household refrigeration appliance (1) with walls (6, 7, 8, 9, 10) and a light source module (14) arranged on a wall (6, 7, 8, 9, 10) of the inner container (3) and emitting light into the receiving space (11), wherein the light source module (14) has a transparent cover (22) through which light of a light source (21) of the light source module (14) is emitted from the light source module (14), wherein the cover (22) is a plate-like strip having a front face (23) and a narrow strip-shaped edge rim (25), wherein the edge rim (25) is arranged exposed to the receiving space (11) at least along a width direction (x) of the household refrigeration appliance (1) and the edge rim (25) is a light exit rim (26, 36) from which light of the light source (21) is emitted forward from the light source module (14) when the light source module (14) is in operation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] One aspect of the present invention relates to a household refrigeration appliance, including an inner container that defines at least one space for holding food within the appliance by means of a wall. The appliance also includes at least one light source module disposed on the wall of the inner container and emitting light into the space. The light source module has a transparent cover through which light from the light source module is emitted. Background Technology

[0002] Such a household refrigeration appliance is known, for example, from document EP 2 594 880 B1. There, the cover is constructed as an angled element. The bent portion of this cover (oriented parallel to the wall of the inner container) is constructed to be opaque. The second bent portion of the angled cover is arranged obliquely relative to the wall of the inner container and oriented towards the back wall of the inner container. Thus, light from the light source module can be emitted only through the large outer surface area of ​​this second bent portion, and therefore the light is emitted only towards the back wall of the inner container. The edges of the bent portion are covered.

[0003] In such a scheme, light radiation is only conditionally suitable, especially for illuminating the accommodating space in the front region. Furthermore, it cannot be achieved by radiating light over only a very large area across the entire bend: discrete light centroids (Lichtakzente) can be set. In particular, this lighting scenario is therefore limited in the prior art and relatively weak in terms of illuminating the accommodating space. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The objective of this invention is to realize a household refrigeration appliance in which the light radiation of a light source module arranged on the wall of an inner container is improved.

[0005] This task is solved by a household refrigeration appliance having the features of claim 1.

[0006] One aspect of the invention relates to a household refrigeration appliance comprising an inner container. The inner container has walls. These walls define at least one space for holding food within the household refrigeration appliance. This space may be, for example, a freezer compartment or a refrigerator compartment. The household refrigeration appliance also has at least one light source module. This light source module is arranged on the wall of the inner container, separate from it. The light source module is positioned such that it conventionally emits light into the space. The light source module has a transparent cover through which light from the light source module is emitted from the light source module into the space. The cover is particularly constructed as a plate-like strip. The cover has a front facing the space. Furthermore, the cover has narrow, strip-shaped edge edges. These strip-shaped edge edges also define the cover. These strip-shaped edge edges are particularly angled to the front. The front is larger than, and particularly very large, in terms of area. The edge edges are exposed to the space, at least along the width direction of the household refrigeration appliance. This edge is typically a light-emitting edge of the light source module, from which light is radiated or emitted during operation of the light source module. Specifically, the light is emitted at least partially forward from the light source module via this light-emitting edge. This means that, when viewed along the depth direction of the household refrigeration appliance, the light emitted from this light-emitting edge is at least partially directed towards the filling opening of the internal container. This arrangement allows for improved illumination of the storage space, at least in the front region or towards the filling opening. Relatedly, this narrow light-emitting edge also enables the generation of more personalized and improved optical signaling effects. A correspondingly narrow light band or stripe can be generated, which can also be perceived by the user when observing the filling opening. A highly personalized light center of gravity can thus be generated within the storage space, especially in the front region of the storage space.

[0007] The light-emitting edge, especially such an edge, also determines the thickness of the cover. This light-emitting edge is therefore the connecting surface between the front and back of the cover. The back of the cover faces the light source of the light source module, or rather, faces the interior of the housing of the light source module. The front of the light source module is preferably five times, especially at least ten times, the area of ​​the light-emitting edge. The light-emitting edge is, in particular, a very narrow planar strip. This planar strip particularly forms a quadrilateral. The two opposing boundary edges of the face of the light-emitting edge are many times, especially at least 10 times, and particularly at least 20 times, larger than two other shorter, opposing boundary edges. The length of the shorter boundary edge can be set between 0.3 cm and 3 cm.

[0008] Furthermore, this scheme enables a narrow light band to be seen when the light source module is activated, thus allowing for highly personalized optical illumination of the receiving space towards the loading opening. In particular, in one embodiment, very strong illumination can also be achieved because stronger light emission is also achieved through the narrow light emission edge.

[0009] Furthermore, in one embodiment, it is also possible to achieve that, in addition to the light emanating from the light-emitting edge, the light from the light source can also radiate through the front. Relatedly, the light can also radiate rearward into the receiving space over a larger area. The front extends in a plane oriented at an angle greater than 0°, particularly greater than 30° and less than 120°, relative to the plane in which the light-emitting edge extends.

[0010] The light-emitting edge can be configured such that its plane, extending in a horizontal direction, extends through the depth and height directions of the household refrigeration appliance. The plane of the light-emitting edge can also be arranged obliquely relative to a vertical plane that extends through the depth and height directions of the household refrigeration appliance. In particular, the plane of the light-emitting edge can be arranged obliquely forward toward the filling opening. Here, a sharp inner angle can be formed between the vertical plane and the plane of the light-emitting edge. This further improves light radiation from the light-emitting edge toward the filling opening.

[0011] In one embodiment, the edge edge is oriented obliquely and faces the filling opening at the front of the inner container, wherein the edge edge forms the front end of the cover. The edge edge may be arranged at an angle to a wall region in its extending plane, which, in particular, connects forward to the edge edge when viewed in the depth direction. Alternatively, the plane in which the edge edge extends may be oriented parallel to the plane of the wall region that connects forward to the edge edge.

[0012] In one embodiment, the cover is a diffuser plate. The cover can also be referred to as a scattering plate. Therefore, light from at least one light source of the light source module is scattered accordingly through the diffuser plate. This enables uniform light radiation with a homogeneous light image.

[0013] In one embodiment, the cover may have a light-guiding structure through which light from at least one light source of the light source module can be specifically guided to the light-emitting edge. Specifically, this structure is arranged within the cover such that a correspondingly defined light deflection occurs within the cover towards the light-emitting edge. This allows for a personalized enhancement of the portion of light emitted from the light-emitting edge, thereby enabling particularly strong radiation of light from the light-emitting edge.

[0014] In one embodiment, the cover is oriented at an angle to the vertical plane of the household refrigeration appliance. This vertical plane extends along the depth and height directions of the appliance. In particular, the front end of the cover along the depth direction of the appliance is positioned further inland than the rear end when viewed in the width direction. This means that the front end of the cover extends further into the receiving space than the rear end. This angled placement of the cover can particularly advantageously improve the aforementioned lighting scheme. The associated orientation in principle already aids the desired light radiation, especially from the light-emitting edge which is at least partially forward. Furthermore, it also correspondingly aids the preferred possible light radiation from the front to the rear. Since the front facing the receiving space is also exposed, it is then possible to achieve correspondingly targeted light radiation to the rear region of the receiving space.

[0015] In one embodiment, the light source module has a housing on which a cover is disposed. The cover may be a separate component from the housing. Alternatively, in one embodiment, the cover and the housing may be manufactured as a single piece.

[0016] In one embodiment, the cover is made of plastic. However, the cover may also be made of pure glass. In one embodiment, the cover is constructed as a single piece. The cover is particularly constructed to be transparent. This means that the cover is transparent to light within the visible spectrum.

[0017] In one embodiment, the housing has an inner housing wall viewed along the width direction of the household refrigeration appliance. The front side of this inner housing wall, viewed along the width direction, extends further inward than the front end of the cover. Therefore, the inner housing wall is positioned closer to the receiving space, or further into the receiving space, than the outer housing wall of the housing viewed along the width direction. Within this receiving space, the front side (which faces away from the interior of the housing of the light source module) is positioned further inward than the front end, thus providing some glare protection for the observer. On the other hand, some impact protection is also provided by a protrusion along the width direction on the front side relative to the front end of the cover (which is formed by a light-emitting edge), thus protecting the light-emitting edge as well. The protrusion on the front side relative to the light-emitting edge, viewed along the width direction, can be between 1 mm and 5 mm.

[0018] In one embodiment, the housing of the light source module has an outer housing wall viewed along the width direction of the household refrigeration appliance. In one embodiment, the outer housing wall has a receiving portion in which the rear end of the cover is disposed. In one embodiment, the receiving portion is a wall thinning portion of the outer housing wall. Thus, the rear end of the cover overlaps with the outer housing wall in its consequently disposed position on the housing. This allows for a correspondingly advantageous positioning and mechanically fastened fit (Sitz) of the cover at its rear end on the housing. Furthermore, with this configuration, the rear end of the cover is not exposed but is covered by the outer housing wall. In particular, this creates a complete cover.

[0019] In one embodiment, the cover has at least one snap-fit ​​element on its inner side facing the housing, which snaps into contact with at least one mating snap-fit ​​element on the housing of the light source module, which is separate from it. This mechanical coupling between the two separate components allows for highly functional and simple mechanical assembly and disassembly, and is user-friendly. In one embodiment, the cover can be assembled by lateral movement. To also enable disassembly while the light source module is installed, in one embodiment, a spacer (Platzhalter) is provided at the upper end along the height direction. This allows the cover to be easily removed from the housing by a slight lifting in the upper region and upward lateral movement.

[0020] In one embodiment, the cover abuts against the free edge of the inner housing wall with its inner side facing the housing. This free edge is the edge of the inner housing wall. This also achieves mechanically reliable and stable positioning. In another embodiment, the cover overlaps not only with the free edge of the inner housing wall but also with the free edge of the outer housing wall.

[0021] In one embodiment, the light-emitting edge of the cover is arranged directly to the front side of the inner housing wall of the housing when viewed along the depth direction of the household refrigeration appliance. The front side is, in this context, a side that faces away from the interior of the housing and towards the receiving space. Thus, the light-emitting edges are arranged in an oriented manner between the front side of the inner housing wall and the light-emitting edge when viewed along the depth direction of the household refrigeration appliance. The light-emitting edge is constructed along the depth direction to have a dimension significantly smaller than the extension dimension of the front side along the depth direction. In particular, the front side is at least five times, and especially at least eight times, the length of the light-emitting edge.

[0022] In one embodiment, the cover is L-shaped when viewed in cross-section. As described above, in one embodiment, the cover is an elongated plate or rail. Accordingly, the cover has a longitudinal axis along its longer dimension. The cross-section can be viewed as perpendicular to this longitudinal axis. A first L-shaped support covers the opening of the housing. A second L-shaped support is thus oriented protrudingly. The second L-shaped support is oriented away from the housing. The exposed end of the second L-shaped support away from the first L-shaped support forms the edge edge or light-emitting edge of the cover. In this embodiment, the light-emitting edge is further offset outwards towards the adjacent wall of the inner container when viewed in the width direction and further offset backwards from the housing of the light source module when viewed in the depth direction. This also enables personalized light radiation schemes through the light-emitting edge.

[0023] In one embodiment, the housing is an elongated hollow rail. The hollow rail has a U-shaped cross-section. This cross-section can also be understood as being perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the elongated rail.

[0024] At least one light source, particularly a light-emitting diode (LED), is arranged inside the housing. Multiple LEDs may also be arranged accordingly. The corresponding electronic components of the light source module may also be arranged within the housing.

[0025] In one embodiment, the wall of the inner container has a receiving recess on its inner side facing the receiving space, into which the light source module is inserted. Thus, the light source module is at least partially recessed and does not undesirably protrude or extend too far into the receiving space. The light source module can be positioned more compactly through such an embodiment. The light source module can also be mechanically more stably mounted and better protected from impacts, etc.

[0026] In one embodiment, the housing wall facing the receiving space is arranged flush with the wall region that connects forward to the receiving recess. Thus, the light source module is recessed into the receiving recess almost so far along the width direction that there are no protrusions. This particularly achieves the aforementioned advantages.

[0027] It is also possible that the cover is colored. This allows for improved perception of the light-emitting edges even when the light source module is off. In particular, coloring the material allows for personalized contrast with adjacent components, so that even when the light source module is off, the light-emitting edges visually stand out against other adjacent components. Alternatively, the cover (when constructed as a component separate from the housing of the light source module) can be connected to the housing not only through a non-destructive, releasable connection, such as at least one snap-fit ​​connection, but also through a non-releasable connection. For example, adhesive or welding can be used.

[0028] Alternatively, the housing and cover can be constructed as a single piece, for example, as a two-component plastic component. Alternatively, the light-emitting edge can be formed only along a portion of the entire length of the light source module. In particular, the light-emitting edge can be formed along the entire length of the light source module.

[0029] In the assembled state of household refrigeration appliances, the outside of the inner container can be covered with heat insulation material, especially rigid polyurethane foam.

[0030] The internal container can be made of plastic, especially polystyrene, and manufactured by deep drawing or injection molding.

[0031] The terms "up", "down", "front", "back", "horizontal", "vertical", "depth", "width", and "height" are given in the context of the regular use and positioning of the instrument.

[0032] Further features of the invention arise from the claims, drawings, and description of the drawings. Features and combinations thereof described previously in the specification, as well as features and combinations thereof described hereafter in the description of the drawings and / or shown separately in the drawings, are available not only in their respective proposed combinations but also in other combinations or individually, without departing from the scope of the invention. Therefore, embodiments of the invention not explicitly shown and illustrated in the drawings should also be considered included and disclosed, however, derived and achievable by separate combinations of features from the illustrated embodiments. The following embodiments and combinations of features should also be considered disclosed, which therefore do not possess all the features of the originally expressed independent claims. Attached Figure Description

[0033] Embodiments of the present invention are further illustrated below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The drawings show:

[0034] Figure 1 : A schematic diagram of an embodiment of a household refrigeration appliance according to the present invention;

[0035] Figure 2 : Figure 1 A three-dimensional section of the view in the image;

[0036] Figure 3 : Figure 2 A three-dimensional cross-sectional view of an embodiment;

[0037] Figure 4 In the cross-section plane Figure 3 The view of the middle component;

[0038] Figure 5 : A perspective cross-sectional view of another embodiment of a household refrigeration appliance according to the present invention;

[0039] Figure 6A perspective cross-sectional view of another embodiment of a household refrigeration appliance according to the present invention; and

[0040] Figure 7 : A perspective view of another embodiment of a household refrigeration appliance according to the present invention.

[0041] In the accompanying drawings, elements that are identical or have the same function are given the same reference numerals. Detailed Implementation

[0042] Figure 1 A perspective view shows an embodiment of a household refrigeration appliance 1. The household refrigeration appliance 1 is constructed for storing and preserving food. The household refrigeration appliance 1 can be a refrigerator, a freezer, or a combination of refrigerator and freezer.

[0043] The household refrigeration appliance 1 can be a freestanding household refrigeration appliance or a built-in appliance.

[0044] A household refrigeration appliance 1 has an outer casing 2. The appliance also has an inner container 3, which is separate from the outer casing 2. The inner container 3 is received within the outer casing 2. Insulation material 5 is installed in the intermediate space 4 between the outer casing 2 and the inner container 3. The inner container 3 has walls 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10. These walls 6 to 10 define at least one receiving space 11 of the household refrigeration appliance 1. The receiving space 11 is conventionally configured for containing food. The receiving space can be a refrigerator compartment or a freezer compartment. The appliance also has a door 12. This door is movably arranged on the body, which includes the outer casing 2 and the inner container 3. This allows the filling opening 13 on the front side of the inner container 3 to be closed.

[0045] Furthermore, the household refrigeration appliance 1 has at least one light source module 14. This light source module is arranged on the inner side 9a of the wall 9 of the inner container 3 facing the receiving space 13. This location should be understood as exemplary only. Alternatively or additionally, the light source module may also be arranged, for example, on the inner side of the wall 7 and / or the inner side of the wall 8 and / or the inner side of the wall 6.

[0046] As in Figure 1 As already indicated, wall 9 has a receiving recess 15 on its inner side 9a. This blind-hole-shaped recess is configured to receive the light source module 14. The light source module 14 is therefore arranged in wall 9 with at least partial recess.

[0047] exist Figure 2 The middle shows Figure 1An enlarged view of a portion of region I. It can be seen that the light source module 14 is constructed as an elongated track. This elongated track is oriented along the longitudinal axis A in the height direction (y-direction) of the household refrigeration appliance 1. A receiving recess 15 is formed on the side along the width direction (x-direction) of the household refrigeration appliance 1, and consequently, the light source module 14 is recessed into this receiving recess 15 when viewed in the width direction.

[0048] The light source module 14 has a housing 16. Figure 2 In this context, the inner housing wall 17 can be seen. In this embodiment, the inner housing wall is exposed toward the receiving space 11. In particular, the inner housing wall 17 has a front side 17a. This front side is the visible side (Sichtseite) facing the receiving space 11. The inner housing wall 17 is here constructed as a plate-like strip. Furthermore, the housing 16 (as in this...) Figure 3 As can be seen in the three-dimensional cross-sectional view, the housing 16 has an outer shell wall 18. The outer shell wall 18, viewed along its width, is arranged further away from the receiving space 11 than the inner shell wall 17. Furthermore, the housing 16 has a connecting wall 19. This connecting wall 19 is configured to connect the inner shell wall 17 and the outer shell wall 18.

[0049] In this embodiment, the cross-section of the housing 16 is U-shaped when viewed perpendicular to the longitudinal axis A.

[0050] At least one light source 21 is arranged inside the housing 16, 20. The light source 21 may include a light-emitting diode (LED). Furthermore, the electronic components of the light source module 14 may also be arranged inside the housing 20. Additionally, as in... Figure 3As can be seen, the light source module 16 has a cover 22. The cover 22 is at least partially constructed to be transparent. The cover 22 is constructed here as an elongated strip. This associated strip has a front face 23. The front face 23 faces away from the interior 20. The front face 23 faces the receiving space 11. The front face 23 is exposed towards the receiving space 13. The front face 23 is a large front side with respect to the strip-shaped strip. In contrast, the cover 22 also has a back face 24. The back face 24 is opposite to the front face 23. The back face 24 faces the interior 20. As provided in the plate-like configuration of the component, the cover 22 also has an edge edge 25. The edge edge 25 is the narrow side of the cover 22. The edge edge 25 is conventionally and functionally constructed here as a light-emitting edge 26. This means that, defined and desired, the light from the light source 21 is conventionally emitted from this edge edge 25 that forms the light-emitting edge 26. As can be seen, the light-emitting edge 26 is a narrow strip area. This strip area is smaller than the large area of ​​the front 23 and / or the large area of ​​the back 24, and is particularly very small. The light-emitting edge 26 extends with its face facing the receiving space 11. The light-emitting edge 26 is exposed towards the receiving space 11, especially fully exposed. The light-emitting edge 26 can be spread out in a plane formed by the height and depth directions (z-direction) of the household refrigeration appliance 1. However, the plane in which the light-emitting edge 26 extends in a surface manner can also be arranged obliquely relative to the plane spread out by the height and depth directions of the household refrigeration appliance 1. In particular, this plane of the light-emitting edge 26 can be arranged at an acute angle to a vertical plane in such an embodiment, and is oriented at this acute angle towards the filling opening 13. Light is conventionally emitted forward, at least partially, into the front region of the receiving space 11, especially towards the filling opening 13, through the light-emitting edge 26. The light-emitting edge 26 is arranged to be fully exposed towards the receiving space 11.

[0051] The light emitted from edge 26 is a vertical planar strip.

[0052] Furthermore, the cover 22 has another opposing edge 27. This other edge 27 faces the wall 9. This other edge 27 is not constructed or arranged for light emission. In this embodiment, the edge 25 and therefore the light-emitting edge 26 are arranged obliquely. Viewed along the depth direction, the edge 25 forms the front end portion 28 of the cover 22. The cover 22 is particularly constructed as a diffuser plate or a light-scattering plate.

[0053] As in Figure 3 As can also be seen, the cover 22 is oriented at an angle to the vertical plane with its plate-like element. In particular, the front end 28 of the cover 22 along the depth direction of the household refrigeration appliance 1, when viewed along the width direction of the household refrigeration appliance 1, is arranged further inward toward the receiving space 11 than the rear end 29 of the cover 22 when viewed along the depth direction. The rear end 29 is formed, in particular, by the outer edge 27.

[0054] In one embodiment, the front side 17a of the inner housing wall 17, viewed along the width direction, is arranged further offset into the receiving space 11 than the front end 28 of the cover 22. In particular, a corresponding offset is also formed in the width direction between the front side 17a and the light-emitting edge 26. However, in another embodiment, the light-emitting edge 26 is arranged at the same width position as the front side 17a. Specifically, this is provided when the plane of the front side 17a and the plane of the light-emitting edge 26 extend in a common plane or in mutually parallel planes.

[0055] In contrast, in another embodiment, as described above, the plane in which the light-emitting edge 26 extends can also be arranged at an angle to the vertical plane. Thus, this plane is also oriented at an angle relative to the front side 17a. In particular, the light-emitting edge 26 is then oriented obliquely toward the filling opening 13.

[0056] In one embodiment, the housing wall 18 has a receiving portion 30. The rear end, or outer end 29, of the cover 22 extends into the receiving portion 30. In this embodiment, the receiving portion 30 is formed through an end region of the housing wall 18 that decreases in thickness. As can be seen, the receiving portion 30 completely covers the outer edge 27.

[0057] In addition, Figure 3 As can also be seen, the cover 22 protrudes beyond the free end 31 of the inner housing wall 17 when viewed in the width direction and thus at least partially covers the free end 31.

[0058] Furthermore, it can be seen that the cover 22 has at least one snap-fit ​​element 32. This snap-fit ​​element is snapped together with at least one mating snap-fit ​​element arranged on the housing 16. Preferably, multiple snap-fit ​​elements and mating snap-fit ​​elements are provided. Figure 3 As can also be seen, the inner side or back side 24 of the cover 22 abuts against the free end or free edge 31 of the inner shell wall 17. Furthermore, in Figure 3 As can also be seen, when viewed along the depth direction of the household refrigeration appliance 1, the edge 25 and the light-emitting edge 26 are directly connected on the front side 17a of the inner shell wall 17.

[0059] exist Figure 4 In the cross-section plane shown Figure 3 Component arrangement within. In Figure 4 In this regard, it shows a difference from Figure 3 The cross-sectional plane, or horizontal cross-sectional plane. Figure 4As can also be seen here, the housing 16 has a coupling member 33. This coupling member extends through the opening 34 in the wall 9, particularly in the receiving recess 15. The coupling member 33 thus extends into the intermediate space 4. In one embodiment, a separate insert or fitting 35 is arranged in the intermediate space 4. Thus, the light source module 14 can be fixed to the fitting 35.

[0060] exist Figure 5 Another embodiment of a household refrigeration appliance 1 is shown in a three-dimensional cross-sectional view. A portion is shown here, illustrating the wall 7 of the inner container 3. In this embodiment, the cover 22, together with the front panel, is not constructed entirely flat; rather, the front panel is consequently angled. Thus, the front panel 23 is not flat, and in particular, is angled. In this embodiment, the surface of the light-emitting edge 26 is also arranged in a planar manner within a vertical plane (which unfolds through the depth and height directions). The arrangement extends to the ground. Here, in this embodiment, it is arranged flush with the front side 17a, such that the plane of the front side 17a is the same as the plane of the light-emitting edge 26.

[0061] exist Figure 6 Another embodiment is shown, which corresponds to Figure 5 The view is implemented in the middle. With Figure 5 The difference in the embodiment lies in that the light-emitting edge 26 is further offset into the receiving space 11 in the width direction by a protrusion. This forms another light-emitting edge 36, which protrudes from the front side 17a in the width direction. This other light-emitting edge 36 is therefore fully exposed when viewed forward in the depth direction. The plane of this other light-emitting edge 36 can be unfolded in both the width and height directions. Alternatively, the plane (in which the other light-emitting edge extends or unfolds in a planar manner) can be arranged obliquely relative to the vertical plane.

[0062] exist Figure 7 China and Israel correspond to Figure 5 and Figure 6The perspective view shows another embodiment of the household refrigeration appliance 1. In this embodiment, a different configuration of the cover 22 is provided. The light-emitting edge 26, viewed along the depth direction, is not directly connected to the front side 17a of the inner housing wall 17. Instead, the cover 22 is L-shaped in cross-section. The first L-shaped support 37 is arranged such that it abuts against the housing 16, or closes or covers the opening of the housing 16. In this embodiment, the L-shaped support 37 does not have a thin, exposed light-emitting edge. The cover 22 has a second L-shaped edge 38. This second L-shaped edge 38 protrudes at an angle from the first L-shaped edge 37, particularly protruding away from the housing 16. The exposed end 39 of the second L-shaped edge 38 has an edge edge 25 and thus a light-emitting edge 26. This light-emitting edge is inclined.

[0063] Alternatively, in one embodiment, the implementation as shown in Figure 5 and Figure 6 The cover 22 shown is in accordance with Figure 7 The combination of coverings. This covering 22 also has light-emitting edges 26 or 36 that are exposed to the side or forward, and is constructed to connect directly to the front side 17a when viewed in the depth direction.

[0064] As can also be seen in the various embodiments, as described above, it is preferably arranged flush with the wall region of the front side 17a and the wall 7 or 9 that connects forward in the depth direction. Correspondingly, this wall region 40 is shown. Figure 3 ) and 41 ( Figures 5 to 7 ).

[0065] List of reference numerals

[0066] 1. Household refrigeration appliances

[0067] 2. Outer shell

[0068] 3 inner container

[0069] 4. Intermediate Space

[0070] 5. Thermal insulation materials

[0071] 6 walls

[0072] 7 walls

[0073] 8 walls

[0074] 9 walls

[0075] 9a inner side

[0076] 10 walls

[0077] 11. Capacity

[0078] 12 doors

[0079] 13 Filling opening

[0080] 14 Light Source Module

[0081] 15. Accommodating recess

[0082] 16. Shell

[0083] 17 Inner shell wall

[0084] 17a Anterior side

[0085] 18. Outer shell wall

[0086] 19 Connecting Wall

[0087] 20 Internal

[0088] 21 Light Source

[0089] 22 Cover parts

[0090] 23 in front

[0091] 24 Back

[0092] 25 Edges and corners

[0093] 26. Light shines out from the edge.

[0094] 27 Edges and corners

[0095] 28. Front end

[0096] 29 Rear end

[0097] 30. Reception area

[0098] 31 Free end

[0099] 32 Snap-fit ​​components

[0100] 33 Coupler

[0101] 34. Empty space

[0102] 35. Assembly parts

[0103] 36. Light shines out from the edge.

[0104] 37 L support

[0105] 38 L support

[0106] 39 Exposed ends

[0107] 40 wall area

[0108] 41 Wall area

[0109] Partial Area

[0110] A. Vertical axis

[0111] x Width direction

[0112] y-axis (height direction)

[0113] z Depth direction

Claims

1. A household refrigeration appliance (1), comprising: An inner container (3) that is defined by walls (6, 7, 8, 9, 10) for at least one containing space (11) for food in the household refrigeration appliance (1); and A light source module (14) is arranged on the walls (6, 7, 8, 9, 10) of the inner container (3) and emits light into the receiving space (11). The light source module (14) has a transparent cover (22) through which light from the light source (21) of the light source module (14) passes and is emitted from the light source module (14). Its features are, The cover (22) is a plate-shaped strip having a front (23) and a narrow, strip-shaped edge (25), wherein the edge (25) is exposed toward the receiving space (11) at least along the width direction (x) of the household refrigeration appliance (1), and the edge (25) is a light-emitting edge (26, 36) from which the light of the light source (21) is emitted forward from the light source module (14) during operation, so that the user can perceive the narrow light band when observing the filling opening (13) on the front side of the inner container (3), wherein the cover (22) is a diffuser plate.

2. The household refrigeration appliance (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The light-emitting edges (26, 36) are at least partially inclined and oriented toward the filling opening (13), wherein the light-emitting edges (26) form the front end (28) of the cover (22) along the depth direction (z).

3. The household refrigeration appliance (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cover (22) is oriented at an angle to the vertical plane.

4. The household refrigeration appliance (1) according to claim 3, characterized in that, The front end (28) of the cover (22) along the depth direction (z) of the household refrigeration appliance (1) is further inward in the width direction (x) of the household refrigeration appliance (1) than the rear end (29) of the cover (22).

5. The household refrigeration appliance (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The light source module (14) has a housing (16) on which the cover (22) is arranged.

6. The household refrigeration appliance (1) according to claim 5, characterized in that, The housing (16) has an inner housing wall (17) as viewed along the width direction (x) of the household refrigeration appliance (1), wherein the front side (17a) of the inner housing wall (17) extends further inward in the width direction (x) than the front end (28) of the cover (22).

7. The household refrigeration appliance (1) according to claim 5, characterized in that, The housing (16) has an outer housing wall (18) viewed along the width direction (x) of the household refrigeration appliance (1), the outer housing wall having a receiving portion (30), the rear end (29) of the cover (22) being disposed in the receiving portion.

8. The household refrigeration appliance (1) according to claim 5, characterized in that, The housing (16) and the cover (22) are constructed as a single piece.

9. The household refrigeration appliance (1) according to claim 5, characterized in that, The cover (22) has at least one snap-fit ​​element (32) on the back (24) facing the housing (16), the snap-fit ​​element being snapped together with at least one mating snap-fit ​​element on the housing (16) separate from the snap-fit ​​element.

10. The household refrigeration appliance (1) according to claim 6, characterized in that, The cover (22) rests against the free edge (31) of the inner shell wall (17) with its back side (24).

11. The household refrigeration appliance (1) according to claim 10, characterized in that, The edge edge (25) is directly connected to the front side (17a) of the inner shell wall (17) of the housing (16) along the depth direction (z) of the household refrigeration appliance (1).

12. The household refrigeration appliance (1) according to claim 5, characterized in that, The cover (22) has an L-shaped cross section, wherein a first L-shaped side (37) covers the opening of the housing (16), i.e., the light emission opening; and a second L-shaped side (38) protrudes from the first L-shaped side and is oriented away from the housing (16), wherein the exposed end (39) of the second L-shaped side (38) away from the first L-shaped side (37) has light emission edges (26, 36).

13. The household refrigeration appliance (1) according to claim 5, characterized in that, The shell (16) is an elongated hollow rail with a U-shaped cross-section.

14. The household refrigeration appliance (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, 6 to 13, is characterized in that, The wall (6 to 10) has a receiving recess (15) on its inner side (9a), into which the light source module (14) is inserted.

15. The household refrigeration appliance (1) according to claim 5, characterized in that, The wall (6 to 10) has a receiving recess (15) on its inner side (9a), into which the light source module (14) is inserted.

16. The household refrigeration appliance (1) according to claim 15, characterized in that, The inner shell wall (17) of the shell (16) facing the receiving space (11) is arranged flush with the wall region (41) of the wall (6 to 10) that connects forward to the receiving recess (15).

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