Domestic appliance comprising camera and method of installation

Abstract

One aspect of the invention relates to a household appliance and a method. The household appliance includes a housing in which at least one food storage space is configured, the household appliance having a door movably disposed on the housing, and the household appliance including a camera wherein the camera includes a camera housing, and the household appliance including a support member including a mounting socket, the mounting socket being configured to receive the food storage space from the camera housing. The mounting socket is connected to the camera housing by a snap-fit connection, characterized in that the mounting socket on the outer side comprises at least one snap-fit element and the camera housing on the inner side comprises a reverse snap-fit element, in which in the mounted state the mounting socket is received in the camera housing, and the buckling element used for generating buckling connection is buckled with the reverse buckling element.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] One aspect of the invention relates to a household appliance, comprising a housing in which at least one food storage space is arranged. In addition, the household appliance comprises a door, which is movably arranged on the housing. In addition, the household appliance comprises a camera. The camera can be arranged on the inner side of the door. Another aspect of the invention relates to a method for installing a camera for a household appliance. [Background technology]

[0002] A domestic refrigeration appliance is known from document DE 10 2013 211 099 A1. A camera module is provided here, which may also include an illumination device.

[0003] Furthermore, a refrigeration appliance is known from document EP 2 975 343 A1, in which a camera is arranged on the inner side of a door, and a lighting unit is also arranged on the inner side of the door.

[0004] In the case of modern household appliances, such as household refrigeration appliances, it is known that there is at least one camera, by means of which the food storage space can be photographed. In the case of household refrigeration appliances, it is known that such a camera is arranged on the wall of the lining that delimits the storage space. Such fastening is made more difficult by the fact that, in particular in the case of household refrigeration appliances, thermal insulation between the lining and the outer shell of the household refrigeration appliance is required. In order to facilitate the fastening, a support part is used in addition to the camera. This support part is usually arranged in the gap between the lining and the outer shell. Therefore, the support part is arranged in particular on the side of the foam. This means that the support part is arranged in the gap between the lining and the outer shell, into which gap the thermal insulation foam is inserted.

[0005] Such a design is known, for example, from DE 10 2013 216 767 A1. Such a support part snaps into a recess in the wall of the lining. Here, too, a carrier for the camera housing and the lighting unit is inserted into the support part and snaps into place therein. However, here, the camera housing is introduced into the support part so that it is surrounded by the support part. As a result, the fixing of the camera in place is more difficult and the transition areas are visible from the outside. As a result, dirt and the like can accumulate on these transition areas.

[0006] From document DE 10 2020 210 278 A1 a domestic refrigeration appliance is known which comprises a camera which is arranged on a support part by means of a snap-on connection. [Summary of the invention]

[0007] It is an object of the present invention to provide a domestic device in which the arrangement of a camera on a support member is improved by a snap-fit ​​connection. Also, a method will be provided.

[0008] One aspect of the present invention relates to a household appliance, comprising a housing, in which at least one food storage space is arranged. In addition, the household appliance comprises a door, which is movably arranged on the housing. In addition, the household appliance comprises a camera.

[0009] The camera comprises a camera housing. Furthermore, the household appliance comprises a support component, which comprises a mounting socket. The support component can also be described as a reinforcement component. This mounting socket is connected to the camera housing by a snap-fit ​​connection. Essentially, the mounting socket on the outside comprises at least one snap-fit ​​element. The camera housing on the inside comprises at least one snap-fit ​​element. In the mounted state, the mounting socket is received in the camera housing. The snap-fit ​​element snaps into engagement with the snap-fit ​​element for producing a snap-fit ​​connection. By such a specific arrangement between the mounting socket and the camera housing, in which the camera housing almost surrounds the mounting socket and the snap-fit ​​connection is arranged to be positioned inside, the mechanically stable connection between the two components can be improved. In addition, the snap-fit ​​connection is arranged to be protected. Thereby, the movement tolerance between the components can be reduced.

[0010] In an embodiment, in the mounted state, the mounting socket is completely accommodated in the interior of the camera housing. As a result, the protected position of the snap-on connection is improved again. Furthermore, in the mounted state, the mounting socket is not visible to the outside. As a result, the camera housing completely covers the mounting socket. As a result, the mounting socket is arranged to be likewise protected. Furthermore, as a result, a completely stable positioning of the camera housing on the mounting socket is improved. Furthermore, as a result, the mounting socket is also better protected by the camera housing in the opposite direction.

[0011] In an embodiment, the mounting socket is completely surrounded by the camera housing on its housing side. Thus, the mounting socket can be inserted into the camera housing, viewed in the direction of its socket axis, wherein the withdrawal axis of the mounting socket is the longitudinal axis of the mounting socket. Thus, in the circumferential direction around this longitudinal axis, the mounting socket is completely covered by the camera housing and is not visible to the outside. Such a complete external surrounding of the mounting socket by the camera housing in this direction again supports the above-mentioned advantages.

[0012] In an embodiment, in the interior of the camera housing, the snap-fit ​​connection is configured to be positioned completely inside. In particular, therefore, an undesired release of the snap-fit ​​connection is also achieved.

[0013] In an embodiment, the mounting socket is connected to the support plate. The support plate may be a support flange. The support flange may be configured to be annular. Depending on its intended purpose, the support flange is provided for abutting against the wall of the inner lining, in particular against the outer side of the wall of the inner lining of a household refrigeration appliance provided in the embodiment. Respectively through such a support plate or support flange, the positioning of the mounting socket on this wall separated therefrom is improved. In particular, thereby, an increase in the contact surface of the mounting socket on this wall is also achieved. Thereby, a mechanically more stable fastener and an arrangement in a more precise position are promoted.

[0014] In an embodiment, the support plate and the mounting socket are configured to be integrally formed. Therefore, the number of components of the mounting socket can be reduced. Moreover, thereby, the installation work and the position tolerance can be avoided, because these two components always remain in the same position relative to each other.

[0015] In an embodiment, the mounting socket is configured to be at least partially hollow. In particular, it is configured to be tubular. Thereby, the weight of the mounting socket can be reduced. However, its stability is high. Therefore, both the coupling force with the camera housing and the lever force acting on the mounting socket through the camera housing in the mounted state can be easily absorbed. The camera housing can be arranged in a free cantilever manner.

[0016] In an embodiment, the latching element is integrated in the wall of the mounting socket. Therefore, the latching element is integrally formed with this wall.

[0017] It is conceivable that the latching element is arranged in a fixed position on the wall. In another embodiment, the latching element may also be configured to be slightly elastic. The latching element may be an integral part of a spring hook.

[0018] In an embodiment, the latching element is configured to be ramp-shaped. Therefore, a starting ramp can be provided, through which a highly continuous installation process, in particular the attachment process of the camera housing onto the mounting socket, is promoted. If this ramp of the latching element is overcome by the anti-latching element in the axial direction of the installation direction, the anti-latching element latches onto the latching element.

[0019] In an embodiment, the mounting socket comprises a top wall. The first snap-on element is configured to be integrated in the top wall. The mounting socket particularly comprises a bottom wall. In particular, the second snap-on element is configured to be integrated in the bottom wall. The camera housing preferably comprises a top wall, in which the first snap-on element is configured to be integrated. The camera housing preferably comprises a bottom wall, in which the second snap-on element is configured to be integrated. In the mounted state, a first snap-on connection is configured between the first snap-on element and the first snap-on element. Then, a second snap-on connection is configured between the second snap-on element and the second snap-on element. By means of this, in particular at least one top snap-on connection and at least one further bottom snap-on connection which is separated therefrom and positioned differently, a fastening concept with only snap-on connections is particularly advantageously configured. This is because the proper position of fixing the camera housing on the mounting socket is thereby improved.

[0020] In particular, the camera housing and the mounting socket are coupled to each other only by a snap-fit ​​connection. No additional fastening elements, such as screws or the like, are provided. Moreover, this is particularly advantageously facilitated by the camera housing being positioned on the outside and the mounting socket being arranged in the interior of the at least partially hollow camera housing.

[0021] In an embodiment, the mounting socket comprises a tapered front portion. Also, thereby, the insertion of the camera housing is supported. Thus, an arrangement of the camera housing relative to the mounting socket without obstruction and initially incorrect positioning at the beginning of the insertion is facilitated. By this front portion, which tapers towards the front towards its free end, the guidance of the camera housing is also facilitated when this camera housing is slid onto the mounting socket. Thus, during this mounting process and when the camera housing is axially slid onto the mounting socket, a self-alignment of the two components relative to each other is also achieved by the tapered front portion.

[0022] In an embodiment, a first electrical plug connector is arranged in the interior of the support component and a second electrical plug connector is arranged in the interior of the camera housing, wherein the second electrical plug connector is configured for connection to the first electrical plug connector. The first electrical plug connector and the second electrical plug connector are separate components and are completely arranged in the interior of the support component, in particular in the housing duct, and in the interior of the camera housing, in particular in the housing duct. This first electrical plug connector can be fastened in the interior of the support component, for example by means of a force fit, a form fit and / or a snap-fit ​​connection, and the second electrical plug connector can be fastened in the housing duct of the camera housing, for example by means of a force fit, a form fit and / or a snap-fit ​​connection. The first electrical plug connection can have a first snap-fit ​​element, for example a hook or a lug, which is configured to be directly connected to a second snap-fit ​​element, for example a hook or a lug, of the second electrical plug connection. In this way, the second electrical plug connector can be directly connected to the first electrical plug connector by means of another snap-fit ​​connection and thus snap-fit ​​to said first electrical plug connector in the installed state. The plug connectors are connected to each other individually, i.e. connected to each other by means of another snap-fit ​​connection. Thus, a simple installation concept can be achieved. The two plug connectors are then also held together in a mechanically stable and precisely positioned manner. A snap-fit ​​connection of this type can be produced quickly, easily and conveniently, wherein the two electrical plug connectors further snap directly into one another, and, on the other hand, can also be easily released again. Thus, when the camera and the support component are mechanically joined together, a mechanical connection and therefore also an electrical connection between the two plug connectors is then automatically achieved in a particularly simple manner. Thus, the installation effort, in particular the positioning and wiring effort of the individual plug connectors, in particular after the mounting of the camera on the reinforcement component, is significantly reduced. Thus, the proposed concept also makes it possible for the camera to be efficiently blindly joined to the support component and, in this regard, for the two electrical plug connectors to be automatically plugged together likewise efficiently and invisibly during this joining process. Thus, no separate, additional work step is required in order to join the two plug connectors together.

[0023] In an embodiment, the support member comprises a support structure different from the mounting socket. By means of the support structure, the support member is supported in a gap between the inner wall and the outer wall of a household appliance component such as a door. Thus, a further advantageous fixation of the mounting socket in position is achieved. This is because the mounting socket can be fastened against two different walls of the door. In particular in the case of a door of a household refrigeration appliance, the door is also thermally insulating and a thermally insulating material is inserted in the door between the inner wall and the outer wall, thus again improving this positioning of the mounting socket. This is particularly advantageous when the mounting socket in the concept suggested above protrudes through an opening in at least one wall to then be able to be connected to a camera housing on the other side of the wall. Since preferably, in this respect, the size of the mounting socket must be set to be small, in particular the size of at least one of its snap-fit ​​elements must be set to be small, so as to be able to pass through this opening in the end position of the mounting socket on the wall, in particular the inner wall, there is also a certain tolerance between the mounting socket and the limiting edge of this opening. Thus, at least in theory, a certain relative movement of the mounting socket of the support member can be achieved relative to this opening. Due to the support structure, this can be avoided, since also when the camera housing is not yet fastened to the mounting socket and the mounting socket or the support part, respectively, is arranged in the mounting end position, a fixation in place is achieved. This is because this is achieved in particular by the support structure, which bears against two different components, namely the inner wall and the outer wall.

[0024] In an embodiment, the support structure bears against the inner side of the outer wall facing the gap. Furthermore, in an embodiment, the support plate already mentioned above, in particular the support flange, bears against the outer side of the inner wall. Thus, a support component bearing against two different walls is simultaneously achieved, on the one hand, by the support plate and on the other hand by the support structure. In particular, by the support structure, the gap across its entire inner width is bridged, so that the support structure together with the support plate extends across this entire inner width between the outer side of the inner wall and the inner side of the outer wall. Thus, in an embodiment, the support structure with the support plate is also arranged to a certain extent to span between these two sides or to be slightly wedged between these two sides.

[0025] The support structure on the inner side of the outer wall is fastened to the inner side of the outer wall possibly by adhesive bonding, in particular by double-sided adhesive tape. In an embodiment, the support plate is fastened to the outer side of the inner wall possibly by adhesive bonding, in particular double-sided adhesive tape. Such adhesive bonding is fast and easy to manufacture and still allows highly accurate in-place fixing of the mentioned components relative to each other. In particular, this retention is also maintained if, subsequently during the manufacturing process, thermal insulation material, for example also thermal insulation foam, is introduced into the gap. The support structure and therefore also the support member then also remain in a fixed position.

[0026] In an embodiment, the support structure is configured basket-shaped. In particular, it is configured as a basket structure that widens toward the outer wall. Such a basket structure, which therefore also represents a rod structure or a frame structure, is on the one hand intrinsically mechanically stable and on the other hand configured to have a low weight. Such a very permeable support structure is particularly advantageous if a thermal insulation material insulating foam is introduced. This is because this insulating foam can also completely penetrate the support structure after introduction and also preferably fills the entire area relatively free of gaps.

[0027] Another aspect of the invention relates to a method for producing a household appliance component, in particular a door, for a household appliance, in particular a household refrigeration appliance, comprising the following steps:

[0028] - mounting the support component on the inner wall of the household appliance component such that the mounting socket of the support component protrudes through the opening in the inner wall;

[0029] - sliding the camera housing of the camera onto the mounting socket so that the camera housing receives the mounting socket in the interior and in the end position of the camera housing, at least one snap-in element of the mounting socket snaps into engagement with at least one counter-snap-in element of the camera housing and thereby a snap-in connection is produced in the interior of the camera housing; and / or

[0030] - attaching an outer wall of the household appliance component such that a gap is formed between the inner wall and the outer wall, wherein by attaching the outer wall a support structure of the support component is arranged in the gap and the support structure is in mechanical contact with and bears against the outer wall.

[0031] In an embodiment of the method, it is envisaged to provide an outer wall. This outer wall can be the outer wall of a door of a household appliance, in particular a household refrigeration appliance. On the inner side of this outer wall, the support component is attached to a support structure, in particular directly to the support structure, preferably by means of a double-sided adhesive tape glued thereon. In addition, an inner wall provided separately from the outer wall is then moved towards the outer wall, for example, turned open from its installation placement position onto the outer wall. Therein, the mounting socket passes through an opening in the inner wall, and the support plate of the support component rests against the outer side of the inner wall. In particular, here also by means of a double-sided adhesive tape, an adhesive bond is then automatically produced between the support plate and the outer side of the inner wall.

[0032] In the camera housing, an image capture unit and a lighting unit of the household appliance may be arranged. The lighting unit is configured for long-term lighting of the surroundings of the camera.

[0033] In an embodiment, the lighting unit comprises at least one light source. The lighting unit comprises at least one optically effective element, in particular a lens. The lens is in particular positioned in the beam path of the light source. Thus, the light of the light source can also be guided in a directional manner by this lens. The light source can be at least one light emitting diode. These can also be several light emitting diodes.

[0034] In an embodiment, the lighting unit may also comprise an image projector. Thus, then also facilitating not only emitting simple light, but also representing image information. Thus, these may be images of a wide variety of objects or other items.

[0035] In an embodiment, the household appliance comprises a door position recognition unit. This is provided for capturing the position of the door of the household appliance according to the intended purpose. It is conceivable that the door position recognition unit also comprises a control unit. Depending on the door position recognized, the lighting unit can then be automatically activated or deactivated. This can then be achieved in a controlled manner via the control unit. In particular, it is envisaged that the lighting unit is deactivated in the closed state of the door. If the door is open, the lighting unit is automatically activated. The lighting unit can then emit light permanently and uninterruptedly as long as the door is open. If the door is closed again, the lighting unit is automatically deactivated again. Thus, energy-efficient operation of the lighting unit can be achieved. In addition, it is avoided that the lighting unit continues to be active also in the closed state of the door. In particular, in the case of household refrigeration appliances, undesirable heat input into the refrigeration chamber or freezer is avoided in the case where the lighting unit also emits light in the closed state of the door.

[0036] The door position recognition unit may comprise one or several sensors, by means of which the door position can be captured. This may be, for example, at least one magnetoresistive sensor. A mechanical sensor may also be provided. However, likewise, a capacitive or inductive proximity sensor may also be provided, or additionally an acceleration sensor may also be provided.

[0037] The camera housing preferably includes a housing duct and a front member.

[0038] In an embodiment, the front part comprises a front wall. In this front wall, a first transparent window or a viewing window is arranged, respectively, through which light is irradiated from the outside of the camera to the image capture unit. In an embodiment, the front wall comprises a second transparent window separated from the first transparent window, through which the light of the flash unit exits toward the outside. By this separation of the two windows, undesired light loss can be avoided. Direct incidence of the flash toward the image capture unit can be avoided by this window separation.

[0039] In an embodiment, the camera housing of the camera comprises a front part which is separate from the housing duct. In an embodiment, this housing duct is connected to the front part by at least one snap-on connection. Such a specific non-destructive releasable mechanical connection is easy to produce. It can then also be easily released for maintenance purposes if necessary. By means of a housing consisting of two separate components, the installation of individual components of the camera in the housing duct on the one hand and in the front part on the other hand can be achieved in a more individual and improved manner. Thus, a more exact position of the individual components in the two parts of the housing can also be achieved in an improved manner. Then, and particularly importantly, the accessibility of the individual components installed in the two housing parts is thus also improved.

[0040] In an embodiment, the housing duct is configured to be straight and tubular. In particular, in this respect, it can be a rectangular tube. In an embodiment, the housing duct is symmetrical about its basic geometry with respect to a plane, which is configured to extend perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the housing duct. Therefore, in this respect, the opposite ends of the housing shaft can be configured to be equal in size. By such a design, on the one hand, a relatively simple housing part is produced, but, on the other hand, the housing part can accommodate corresponding components and promote a mechanically stable connection with external components of the camera. On the other hand, it is also configured to be correspondingly mechanically stable and elastic. Thus, in an embodiment, further connection with the housing part of the camera can also be easily achieved. This can, for example, be an independent front part, and / or in another embodiment, an additional independent arc section of the housing of the camera. This also makes it easy to provide a correspondingly high number of variants of the design for various camera types.

[0041] In an embodiment, the housing duct is configured to be made of plastic. For example, this may be an injection molded part.

[0042] In an embodiment, the camera housing of the camera comprises an independent hollow arc segment. In an embodiment, this is arranged between the front part on the one hand and the housing pipe on the other hand, viewed in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the housing. The arc segment is particularly configured as an angular position adapter for the front part. The arc segment is non-destructively connected to the front part in a releasable manner on the one hand and to the housing pipe in a releasable manner on the other hand. Then, the complete housing is formed by components arranged in series relative to each other, the components comprising the housing pipe, the arc segment and the front part. Therefore, by this arc segment, a specific orientation of the capture range of the image capture module can be adjusted. In this embodiment, the main axis of the capture range of the image capture module is then facilitated by the arc segment to be oriented at an angle to the longitudinal axis of the housing pipe. This angle is greater than 0° and less than 180°. In particular, it can be between 100° and 170°.

[0043] The housing part mentioned is in particular an outer part and therefore a visible component.

[0044] Thus, this arrangement with the camera and the support part can be arranged on the wall of the lining of the household refrigeration appliance. However, the wall of the household refrigeration appliance can then also be, for example, an integral part of the door of the household refrigeration appliance. For example, this can be the lining of the door. This can be an example of an inner part. In the closed state of the door, the lining faces the storage space of the household refrigeration appliance. Moreover, this lining is a visible component of the door. Moreover, thereby, a gap between the outer envelope as an example of an outer part and the lining of the door can be defined. Moreover, in this gap, a thermal insulation material can be introduced.

[0045] Advantageous embodiments of the household appliance will be considered as advantageous embodiments of the method. In this respect, the individual components of the camera are adapted to facilitate corresponding steps when installing the camera. For this purpose, the individual components may include corresponding auxiliary components for performing the installation steps and / or several components of the camera operatively connected to each other to facilitate the installation situation.

[0046] By indicating “top”, “bottom”, “front”, “back”, “horizontal”, “vertical”, “depth direction”, “width direction”, “height direction”, it is indicated the position and orientation given when used according to the intended purpose and positioned according to the intended purpose.

[0047] Further features of the present invention can be derived from the claims, the drawings and the description of the drawings. Features and feature combinations previously named in the specification and features and feature combinations named in the following description of the drawings and / or shown alone in the drawings can be used not only in the corresponding indicated combination, but also in other combinations or alone without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, embodiments of the present invention will also be considered to include and disclose, which are not explicitly shown and explained in the drawings, however, derived from and can be generated from independent feature combinations from the explained embodiments. Explanations and feature combinations will also be considered to be disclosed, which therefore do not include all features of the originally formulated independent claims.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0048] Embodiments of the invention are explained in more detail below with reference to the schematic drawings. These drawings show:

[0049] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of an embodiment of a household appliance;

[0050] Figure 2a An exploded view of the arrangement including the camera and support components;

[0051] Figure 2b a perspective view of an embodiment of a support member;

[0052] Figure 2c another exploded view of the arrangement including the camera and support components;

[0053] Figure 2d a perspective cross-sectional view including an exploded view of an arrangement of cameras and support components;

[0054] Figure 2e Figure 2d a cross-sectional view of components of the arrangement;

[0055] Figure 3 A partial view of an assembly according to the arrangement of FIG. 2 ;

[0056] Figure 4 a perspective view in which the camera is secured to a mounting socket of a support member by a snap-fit ​​connection;

[0057] Figure 5 a perspective view of an embodiment of a support member including a support structure and a mounting socket;

[0058] Figure 6 A perspective view of the support member in a final installation state on the outer wall and the inner wall and the camera in a final installation state on the support member;

[0059] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of an intermediate installation state of a household appliance component for installing a household appliance; and

[0060] Figure 8 exist Figure 7 Another intermediate installation state after the intermediate installation state in .

[0061] [Detailed description of the invention] In the accompanying drawings, identical or functionally identical elements are provided with the same reference numerals.

[0062] exist Figure 1 Schematic diagram of a household appliance is shown in FIG. 1 , which is a household refrigeration appliance 1 as a household appliance. The household refrigeration appliance 1 comprises an arrangement 1a. The household refrigeration appliance 1 comprises a housing 1b. Therein, a storage space 1c is configured for storing food. The storage space 1c can be a refrigeration chamber or a freezer chamber. The storage space 1c is defined by a wall of an inner lining 1d of the household refrigeration appliance 1. In addition, the household refrigeration appliance 1 comprises a door 1e. The door is rotatably arranged on the housing 1b for closing the storage space 1c. The door 1e comprises a wall 1f as an inner lining.

[0063] exist Figure 2a An embodiment of an arrangement 1a is shown in an exploded view in The arrangement 1a is configured for mounting on at least one wall 2 of a domestic appliance, in particular a domestic refrigeration appliance 1 .

[0064] In particular, the mounting is envisaged to be performed on a wall structure viewed in general, the wall structure having a first wall and a second wall separate from the first wall.The wall structure may be formed by an inner wall and an adjacent but spaced-apart outer wall.

[0065] Wall 2 may be wall 1f or may be a wall of lining 1d. Arrangement 1a includes camera 3. Camera 3 includes a camera housing. For example, the camera housing is configured to be made of several parts here. In an embodiment, the camera housing includes respectively elliptical, straight housing pipes 4 or housing channels. In addition, in an embodiment, the camera housing includes an arc segment 5. The arc segment 5 is configured to be assembled with the housing pipe 4. In particular, a snap-fit ​​connection is provided here. The elliptical housing pipe 4 includes a longitudinal axis A. A connection to the arc segment 5 is provided at the end 4a of the housing pipe 4 facing away from the wall 2. In cross section, this elliptical housing pipe 4 is of rectangular design. However, it may also have a different shape design. As can be discerned, the housing pipe 4 on the rear end 4b is configured to be mounted on a support member 6, and the rear end faces the wall 2 in the installed state.

[0066] The camera 3 may be arranged on the door 1e of the household refrigeration appliance 1. However, the camera may also be arranged on the inner lining 1d defining the food storage space 1c. By means of the camera 3, the storage space 1c will be captured.

[0067] In an embodiment, the camera 3 further comprises a front part 6 .

[0068] Arrangement 1a further comprises a support member 7. The support member 7 is separate from the camera 3. In an embodiment, the support member 7 is an integrally formed component. It may in particular be configured to be made of plastic. Here, the support member 7 is arranged at the wall 2 so that only the mounting socket 8 is visible.

[0069] exist Figure 2a , the support part 7 comprises a mounting socket 8. This mounting socket 8 is of socket-shaped design. It can be configured to be partially hollow. The mounting socket 8 preferably comprises a shape design, which is also configured for accurate fitting and insertion into the camera housing, in particular the interior 9 of the housing pipe 4. This also means that the housing pipe 4 is larger than the mounting socket 8, so that the mounting socket 8 in the installed state can be inserted into the interior 9. In particular, then in the installed state, the housing pipe 4 surrounds this mounting socket 8. In particular, in the circumferential direction around the longitudinal axis A, the mounting socket 8 is then completely surrounded by the housing pipe 4.

[0070] The mounting socket 8 comprises a top wall 10. In an embodiment, at least one snap-fit ​​element 11, in particular two snap-fit ​​elements 11 and 12, are integrally formed on this top wall 10. In addition, at least one further snap-fit ​​element, preferably two further snap-fit ​​elements 13 and 14, may also be integrally formed on a bottom wall 15 ( Figure 3 )superior.

[0071] In this respect, the snap-fit ​​elements 11 and 12 are arranged on the outer side 10a (here the top side) of this top wall 10. In particular, the snap-fit ​​elements 13 and 14 are arranged on the outer side 15a (here the bottom side) of the bottom wall 15 of the mounting socket 8.

[0072] exist Figure 2a , a first electrical plug connector 35 is arranged in the interior 7a of the support part 7, and a second electrical plug connector 36 is arranged in the interior 9 of the camera housing, wherein the second electrical plug connector 36 is configured for connection to the first electrical plug connector 35. The first electrical plug connector 35 and the second electrical plug connector 36 are separate components and are completely arranged in the interior 7a of the support part 7 and the interior 9 of the camera housing. The first electrical plug connector 35 may be fastened in the interior of the support part, in particular in the housing duct, for example by means of a force fit, a form fit and / or a snap-fit ​​connection, and the second electrical plug connector 36 may be fastened in the interior of the camera housing, in particular in the housing duct 4, for example by means of a force fit, a form fit and / or a snap-fit ​​connection. The first electrical plug connection 35 may have a first snap-fit ​​element 35a, such as a hook or a lug, which is configured to be directly connected to a second snap-fit ​​element 36a, such as a hook or a lug, of the second electrical plug connection 36. In this way, the second electrical plug connector 36 can be directly connected to the first electrical plug connector 35 by means of a further snap-fit ​​connection 35a, 36a and is thus snapped to said first electrical plug connector in the mounted state. The plug connectors 35, 36 are connected to each other individually, i.e. by means of a further snap-fit ​​connection 35a, 36a.

[0073] exist Figure 2b A perspective view of an embodiment of a support member 7 is shown in FIG. A first electrical plug connector 35 and a first snap-fit ​​element 35a are shown.

[0074] exist Figure 2c A further exploded view of the arrangement comprising the camera 3 and the support member 7 is shown in . A second electrical plug connector 36 and a second snap-fit ​​element 36a are shown.

[0075] exist Figure 2d A perspective cross-sectional view of an exploded view of an arrangement comprising a camera 3 and a support member 7 is shown in . The position and orientation as well as the geometry of the snap-fit ​​elements 35a and 36a are presented as examples.

[0076] exist Figure 2e The connected state is shown in Figure 2d 3. A cross-sectional view of components of an arrangement of FIG. 3 shows a circuit board 37 arranged in the camera 3 and connected to the second connector 36. The snap-fit ​​elements 35a and 36a are in a snap-fit ​​arrangement. Figure 2eThe view in Figure 2d In the direction of the other half of the arrangement in , wherein for this case, the camera 3 is on the right side and the support member 7 is on the left side. Figure 2e The shell pipe 4 is shown in FIG.

[0077] like Figure 2d and Figure 2e As can be seen in the figure, in this embodiment, the second snap-fit ​​element 36a is a block-shaped element. The first snap-fit ​​element 35a is a cantilever element and / or in particular a spring-like element.

[0078] In addition, if Figure 4 It can be discerned that the camera housing, in particular the housing duct 4, comprises a top wall 16. A snap-on element 17 is arranged on the inner side 16a. In particular, this is a snap-on element receptacle. Furthermore, the housing duct 4 comprises a bottom wall 18. In particular, another snap-on element 19 is arranged on the inner side 18a of this bottom wall 18. This is also a snap-on element receptacle. It is assumed that in the installed state, the snap-on elements 11 and 12 snap into the snap-on element 17, and the snap-on elements 13 and 14 snap into the snap-on element 19.

[0079] In particular, the mechanical connection between the camera housing, in particular the housing tube 4, and the mounting socket 8 is only maintained by these snap-fit ​​connections 20 and 21 ( Figure 4 ).

[0080] As shown in Figure 2 and Figure 3 As can be seen in FIG. 2 , the wall 2 comprises an opening 22. The mounting socket 8 extends through this opening 22. Therefore, the support parts 7 are arranged on both sides of this opening 22. In the final state of the installation of the housing duct 4 on the mounting socket 8, as shown in FIG. Figure 4 As shown in FIG. 1 , the mounting socket 8 is completely accommodated in the interior 9 of the camera housing. The mounting socket 8 is completely surrounded by the camera housing, in particular the housing duct 4, on its outer shell side. In addition, as shown in FIG. Figure 4 As can be discerned in FIG, the snap connections 20 and 21 are configured to be positioned completely internally within the interior 9 of the camera housing. Therefore, they are not exposed to the outside. Figure 4 In the embodiment shown in FIG. 2 and Figure 3 Compared to the example in FIG. 2 , it is envisaged that the mounting socket 8 comprises a tapered front portion 23. Thus, the front portion 23 gradually narrows towards the free front end 24.

[0081] Also available in Figure 4 The ramp-like shape of the fastening elements 11 and 12 can be discerned in FIG.

[0082] exist Figure 4 In the embodiment of FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 , the mounting socket 8 is also configured to be at least partially hollow. Figure 3 The embodiments are shown in FIG.

[0083] exist Figure 5 1 shows an embodiment of an integrally formed support part 7 in a perspective view. In this embodiment, the support part 7 comprises a support plate 25. This is configured here as a circumferential support flange, in particular an annular support flange. In the direction of the longitudinal axis B of the support part 7, this support plate 25 directly adjoins the mounting socket 8. In addition, Figure 5 In the embodiment shown in , the support part 7 comprises a support structure 26. The support structure directly adjoins the support plate 25 at the rear. The support structure 26 is of rod-shaped design here. Starting from the support plate 25, the support structure is configured to widen at the rear and thus face away from the mounting socket 8. In the example, the support structure 26 is configured as a basket structure. In particular, the support structure comprises a rear contact flange 27 forming the end of the support structure 26. The rear contact flange is of annular design here.

[0084] exist Figure 6 , the end of the installation is shown in a perspective view, wherein the support part 7 is mounted and the camera 3 is also mounted on the support part 7. As can be seen here, the support part 7 with the support structure 26 is arranged in a gap 28. This gap 28 is defined by two walls 2 of the wall structure. One of the walls 2 can be an inner wall 1f. The other wall 2 can be an outer wall 1g. Thermal insulation material can be inserted in the gap 28. This is particularly true if the structure is an integral part of a domestic refrigeration appliance.

[0085] As can be discerned, the support plate 25 bears against the outer side 29 of the wall 1f as inner wall. Furthermore, the support structure 26, in particular the support structure with the rear contact flange 27, bears against the inner side 30 of the outer wall 1g. In particular, a corresponding adhesive bond is provided here in each case, for example a double-sided adhesive tape. Figure 6 It can be discerned that the support structure 26 extends across the entire inner width of the gap 28, so that positioning structures that make contact on both sides are also arranged by the support structure 26 and the support plate 25, which in the example can also be regarded as an integral part of the support structure 26. In addition, it can be discerned that the camera housing, in particular the housing duct 4, has completely received the mounting socket 8. The rear end 4b may also abut against the wall 2, in particular the inner wall 1f.

[0086] exist Figure 7 1 shows in a schematic diagram an intermediate installation step for mounting a household appliance component, here in particular a door 1e, of a household appliance 1. For this purpose, an outer wall 1b is provided here. The support part 7 is fastened to the inner side 30, in particular by adhesive bonding. In this respect, the contact flange 27 is glued to the inner side 30 by double-sided adhesive tape. The wall 2 provided here, which is also represented as the inner wall 1f, is applied to the outer wall 1b in the following. This can also be achieved, for example, by turning, as Figure 82 is shown in another intermediate state of installation. The inner wall 1f is applied to the outer wall 1g for a sufficient time so that the gap 28 is also formed. In addition, the mounting socket 8 of the support part 7 is then passed through the opening 22, and the support plate 25 then directly rests on the outer side 29. In particular, the double-sided adhesive tape that has been applied to the support plate 25 beforehand then produces an adhesive bond with the outer side 29.

[0087] In a further manufacturing step, not shown, a thermally insulating material is then introduced into the interspace 28. Preferably, the above-mentioned snap connections 20 and 21 are conceived in such a way that they can be automatically released when the mounted camera 3 is pulled away from the mounting socket 8 in the direction of the longitudinal axis A while overcoming a predetermined force threshold. However, this force threshold is large enough that this release of the snap connections 20 and 21 does not occur by simply pulling the camera 3 slightly or by applying a slight force when hitting the camera 3.

[0088] In addition, Figure 6 In the representation in , it is also conceivable in an embodiment that the cables 31 are guided to an upper door end part 32 of the door 1 e , wherein these cables 31 lead to the support part 7 .

[0089] In an embodiment, it is also possible that the camera housing, in particular the housing duct 4, is partially inserted with its rear end 4b into a funnel-shaped receptacle which surrounds the opening 22 in a bordering manner. Thus, a further fixing of the housing duct 4 in place is performed, in particular additionally on the wall 2. Thus, the rear end 4b is minimally inserted into the inner wall 1f.

[0090] Reference numerals list

[0091] 1. Home appliances

[0092] 1a Layout

[0093] 1b Housing

[0094] 1c Storage Space

[0095] 1d Lining

[0096] 1e Door

[0097] 1f Inner wall

[0098] 1g outer wall

[0099] 2 walls

[0100] 3. Camera

[0101] 4 Shell pipe

[0102] 4a Front End

[0103] 4b Backend

[0104] 5 Arc segments

[0105] 6 Front part

[0106] 7 Support components

[0107] 7a Interior

[0108] 8 Mounting socket

[0109] 9 Interior

[0110] 10 Top wall

[0111] 10a Outer side

[0112] 11 Fastening elements

[0113] 12 Fastening elements

[0114] 13 Fastening elements

[0115] 14 Fastening elements

[0116] 15 bottom wall

[0117] 15a Outer side

[0118] 16 Top wall

[0119] 16a Inside

[0120] 17 Reverse buckle element

[0121] 18 bottom wall

[0122] 18a Inside

[0123] 19 Reverse buckle element

[0124] 20 Snap-fit ​​connection

[0125] 22 Opening

[0126] 23 front part

[0127] 24 End

[0128] 25 Support plate

[0129] 26 Support structure

[0130] 27 Contact flange

[0131] 28 Gap

[0132] 29 Outer side

[0133] 30 Inside

[0134] 31 Cable

[0135] 32 Door end parts

[0136] 35 First electrical plug connector

[0137] 35a First fastening element

[0138] 36 Second electrical plug connector

[0139] 36a Second fastening element

[0140] 37 Circuit Board

[0141] x width direction

[0142] y height direction

[0143] A Longitudinal axis.

Claims

1. A household appliance (1), comprising a housing (1b), at least one food storage space (1c) being arranged in the housing, the household appliance having a door (1e), the door being movably arranged on the housing (1b), and the household appliance comprising a camera (3), wherein the camera (3) comprises a camera housing (4, 5, 6), and the household appliance comprising a supporting component (7), the supporting component comprising a mounting socket (8), the mounting socket being connected to the camera housing (4, 5) by a snap-fit ​​connection (20, 21). , 6), the household appliance is characterized in that the mounting socket (8) on the outer side (10a, 15a) includes at least one snap-fit ​​element (11, 12), and the camera housing (4, 5, 6) on the inner side (16a, 18a) includes a reverse snap-fit ​​element (17, 19), wherein in the mounted state, the mounting socket (8) is received in the camera housing (4, 5, 6), and the snap-fit ​​element (11, 12) for producing the snap-fit ​​connection (20, 21) is snap-fitted with the reverse snap-fit ​​element (17, 19).

2. The household appliance (1) according to claim 1, It is characterized in that In the installed state, the installation socket (8) is completely received in the interior (9) of the camera housing (4, 5, 6).

3. The household appliance (1) according to claim 1 or 2, It is characterized in that The mounting socket (8) is completely surrounded on its housing side by the camera housing (4, 5, 6).

4. The household appliance (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, It is characterized in that The snap connection (20, 21) is configured to be completely positioned inside the interior (9) of the camera housing (4, 5, 6) and to be covered and not visible from the outside.

5. The household appliance (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, It is characterized in that The mounting socket (8) is connected to the support plate (25) of the support member (7).

6. The household appliance (1) according to claim 5, It is characterized in that The support plate (25) and the mounting socket (8) are formed integrally.

7. The household appliance (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, It is characterized in that The mounting socket (8) is configured to be at least partially hollow, in particular tubular.

8. The household appliance (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, It is characterized in that The snap-fit ​​elements (11, 12, 13, 14) are integrated into the walls (10, 15) of the mounting socket (8).

9. The household appliance (1) according to claim 8, It is characterized in that The snap-fit ​​elements (11, 12, 13, 14) are configured to include a ramp.

10. The household appliance (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, It is characterized in that The mounting socket (8) comprises a top wall (10), a first snap-fit ​​element (11, 12) being configured to be integrated in the top wall, and the mounting socket comprises a bottom wall (15), a second snap-fit ​​element (13, 14) being configured to be integrated in the bottom wall, wherein the camera housing (4, 5, 6) comprises a top wall (16), a first snap-fit ​​element (17) being configured to be integrated in the top wall, and the camera housing comprises a bottom wall (18), a second snap-fit ​​element (19) being configured to be integrated in the bottom wall, wherein in the mounted state, a first snap-fit ​​connection (20) is configured between the first snap-fit ​​element (11, 12) and the first snap-fit ​​element (17), and a second snap-fit ​​connection (21) is configured between the second snap-fit ​​element (13, 14) and the second snap-fit ​​element (19).

11. The household appliance (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, It is characterized in that The mounting socket (8) comprises a tapered front portion (23).

12. The household appliance (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, It is characterized in that The support component (7) comprises a support structure (26) different from the mounting socket (8), through which the support component (7) is supported in a gap (28) between an inner wall (1f) of a household appliance component, in particular the door (1e), and an outer wall (1g) of the household appliance component (1e).

13. The household appliance (1) according to claim 12, It is characterized in that The support structure (26) bears against the inner side (30) of the outer wall (1g) facing the gap (28).

14. The household appliance (1) according to claim 12 or 13, It is characterized in that The support structure (26) is configured in a basket-like manner, in particular as a basket structure which widens towards the outer wall (1g).

15. A method for producing a household appliance component, in particular a door (1e), for a household appliance (1), in particular a household refrigeration appliance, the method The following steps are involved: - mounting the support member (7) on the inner wall (1e) of the household appliance component such that the mounting socket (8) of the support member (7) protrudes through the opening (22) in the inner wall (1e); - sliding the camera housing (4, 5, 6) of the camera (3) onto the mounting base (8) so that the camera housing (4, 5, 6) receives the mounting socket (8) in the interior (9) and at least one snap-fit ​​element (11, 12, 13, 14) of the mounting socket (8) snaps into engagement with at least one counter-snap element (17, 19) of the camera housing (4, 5, 6) in the end position of the camera housing (4, 5, 6), thereby producing a snap-fit ​​connection (20, 21) in the interior (9) of the camera housing (4, 5, 6); and / or - Attaching the outer wall (1g) of the household appliance component so that a gap (28) is formed between the inner wall (1e) and the outer wall (1g), wherein by attaching the outer wall (1g), the support structure (26) of the support member (7) is arranged in the gap (28), and the support structure (26) is in mechanical contact with and abuts against the inner side (30) of the outer wall (1g).

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