Storage container and household appliance

Abstract

The present application relates to a storage container for a storage cabinet of a household appliance, comprising: a first wall, a second wall and two side walls facing each other, all of which are integrated with a bottom wall to form an internal storage space; the partition plate extends between the first wall and the second wall and divides the inner storage space into at least two independent spaces, the partition plate is further provided with at least one first attachment device attached to the bottom wall and a second attachment device attached to the second wall, and the second attachment device is arranged on the second side opposite to the first side where the first attachment device is located. The bulkhead further includes a lower edge facing the bottom wall having an edge portion, the edge portion at least partially contacting the bottom wall on the first side in a first position such that the position of the bulkhead can be changed by rotational movement from the first position to a second position, the remaining portion of the lower edge other than the edge portion being substantially parallel to the bottom wall in the second position. The utility model further relates to a household appliance comprising the storage container.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of household appliances, in particular to a storage container of a storage cabinet for household appliances, and a method for installing a partition plate on the storage container. Background Art

[0002] In household appliances, especially refrigeration appliances, storage containers for storing foods such as vegetables and fruits are included. It is well known that the storage container is a removable storage drawer. The storage container may include a partition for dividing the internal storage space of the storage container into at least two independent spaces. The partition is installed on the storage container during the installation process. When the operator installs the partition on the storage container, since a large force needs to be applied, when the operator applies a large force to the partition multiple times, the operator's hands may be painful and injured even when wearing gloves. In addition, due to the large force applied during the installation process, the connecting elements placed on the storage container body may be stretched and the connecting elements may be deformed.

[0003] Patent document numbered TR2020 / 08285 discloses a drawer assembly, which is configured in a storage cabinet of a household appliance, and includes a drawer having a front wall, a rear wall and two side walls, all of which are integrated with the bottom wall to form an internal storage space, and the drawer also includes a partition extending between the front wall and the rear wall, for dividing the internal storage space of the drawer into at least two independent spaces. The drawer assembly also includes: a guide rod disposed on the partition, the guide rod is arranged to extend along at least a portion of the partition; and at least one storage box, the storage box is configured to be connected to the guide rod so as to form additional storage space in the drawer assembly. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model provides additional improvements, additional advantages or alternative solutions to the prior art.

[0005] The utility model aims to provide a storage container with a partition which is easy to install / disassemble.

[0006] In order to achieve the above object, the utility model provides a storage container for a storage cabinet of household appliances, which comprises:

[0007] - a first wall, a second wall arranged opposite to the first wall and two side walls facing each other, all of which are integrated with the bottom wall to form an internal storage space;

[0008] - a partition extending between the first wall and the second wall for dividing the internal storage space of the storage container into at least two independent spaces,

[0009] The partition has at least one first attachment device for attaching the partition to the bottom wall, and a second attachment device, which is arranged on a second side opposite to the first side where the first attachment device is located, for attaching the partition to the second wall. In the utility model, the partition also includes a lower edge facing the bottom wall, the lower edge having an edge portion, the edge portion at least partially contacts the bottom wall on the first side when in a first position, so that the position of the partition can be changed by a rotational movement from the first position to the second position, in which the remaining part of the lower edge except the edge portion is substantially parallel to the bottom wall.

[0010] Thus, the partition can be easily attached to the storage container by applying a small push force to the partition, and similarly, the partition can be easily removed from the storage container by applying a small pull force.

[0011] Here, the household appliance can be any household appliance, such as a refrigeration device, a cooking device, a washing machine or a dishwasher. The refrigeration device can be a household refrigerator. The cooking device can be a household oven.

[0012] In this case, the first wall can be a front wall of the storage container which is closer to the access opening.

[0013] In this case, the second wall can be a rear wall of the storage container which is remote from the corresponding door and the access opening.

[0014] Here, the storage container can be any container for placing articles such as food. In particular, the storage container can be any container of a refrigerator, such as a door compartment or a movable drawer for storing any articles such as vegetables, fruits or bottles.

[0015] Here, the partition may be any type of component, such as a partition member that divides the internal storage space of the storage container into at least two independent spaces.

[0016] Here, “at least part” means that a part of the edge portion may be in contact with the bottom wall, or the entire edge portion may be in contact with the bottom wall.

[0017] In a possible embodiment of the present invention, the edge portion is located between the first attachment device and the first edge of the partition facing the first wall. In this way, the partition is in the first position and rests on the bottom wall near the first attachment device.

[0018] In a possible embodiment of the present utility model, when the partition is located at the second position, the edge portion is a portion of the lower edge that gradually moves away from the bottom wall and toward the first edge.

[0019] In this way, the rotational movement of the partition from the first position to the second position in the internal storage space can be easily achieved.

[0020] In a possible embodiment of the present invention, the bottom wall comprises corresponding first attachment means, which are arranged to bound an intermediate space, wherein the first edge portion is at least partially located in the intermediate space when in the first position.

[0021] In this way, the partition can be attached to the storage container on a first side.

[0022] Here, "at least partly" means that a part of the first edge portion may be located in the intermediate space, or the entirety of the edge portion may be located in the intermediate space.

[0023] In a possible embodiment of the present invention, the corresponding first attachment device is arranged at a deepening portion of the bottom wall protruding outward.

[0024] This provides additional area for rotational movement of the partition.

[0025] In a possible embodiment of the present invention, the corresponding first attachment means are configured as two attachment protrusions.

[0026] In this way, the edge portion can easily be directed towards the intermediate space to obtain the first position of the partition.

[0027] In a possible embodiment of the present invention, a cross section of each attachment protrusion is substantially L-shaped.

[0028] Thus, the intermediate space has a flexible protrusion to prevent vertical movement of the partition when it is in the second position.

[0029] In a possible embodiment of the present invention, each attachment protrusion has a guide surface facing the partition.

[0030] In this way, the edge portion is guided into the intermediate space.

[0031] In a possible embodiment of the present invention, two first attachment devices are provided on opposite side surfaces of the partition, and the first attachment devices are configured as protrusions extending from the corresponding side surfaces. When the first attachment devices are at least partially located in the intermediate space in the second position, the corresponding first attachment devices are arranged to limit the vertical movement of the partition on the first side.

[0032] In this way, the intermediate space has two flexible protrusions, which can prevent the vertical movement of the partition when it is in the second position.

[0033] In a possible embodiment of the present invention, an abutment protrusion is provided on at least one side surface in an area close to the corresponding first attachment device to limit the axial movement of the partition.

[0034] In this way, when the partition moves from the first position to the second position, unnecessary axial movement of the partition toward the first wall can be restricted, thereby preventing possible undesirable deformation of the partition or the storage container.

[0035] In a possible embodiment of the present invention, the second attachment device has a substantially vertically extending portion, and a nail portion is provided at a free end of the second attachment device so as to be attached to a corresponding second attachment device of the second wall at the second position.

[0036] In this way, the partition can be attached to the storage container on the second side.

[0037] In a possible embodiment of the present invention, the bottom wall includes a guiding device, which extends along a direction in which the partition extends in the storage container.

[0038] In this way, the partition can be guided along its path between the first position and the second position.

[0039] In a possible embodiment of the present invention, an additional edge portion facing the second wall is further provided on the second side of the partition.

[0040] In this way, the rotational movement of the partition from the first position to the second position in the internal storage space can be easily achieved.

[0041] In a possible embodiment of the present invention, the household appliance, in particular the refrigeration appliance, comprises a storage container.

[0042] Therefore, the storage container can be used for refrigeration appliances, particularly refrigerators. The storage container can be a movable drawer, which can be located in a freezer compartment or a refrigerator compartment of the refrigerator.

[0043] In order to achieve the above object, the utility model also provides a method for attaching a partition to a storage container, comprising the following steps:

[0044] - positioning an edge portion of the lower edge of the partition towards the bottom wall in an intermediate space formed by corresponding first attachment means on a first side of the bottom wall in a first position, in which position the edge portion is at least partially in contact with the bottom wall;

[0045] - rotating the partition in a clockwise direction so that the first attachment means of the partition are located in the intermediate space, so as to change the position of the partition from the first position to a second position in which the remaining part of the lower edge, except for the edge portion, is substantially parallel to the bottom wall;

[0046] - applying a force to a second side of the partition opposite to the first side so as to attach the spike portion of the second attachment means to a corresponding second attachment means on the storage container.

[0047] Also, using this method, the partition can be easily removed from the storage container by applying a small pulling force.

[0048] Here, symbols such as "top", "bottom", "front", "back", "horizontal", "vertical", "up", "down", "inside", "outside", "inward", and "outward" indicate the intended use and intended layout of the household appliance, as well as the position and direction of a user who is standing in front of the household appliance in a closed state and looking towards the household appliance.

[0049] Without any technical limitation, each possible embodiment disclosed herein may be combined with other possible embodiments disclosed herein. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0050] The brief description of the drawings is only used for a better understanding of the present invention, and is not used to limit the scope of protection or to interpret the scope of the present invention without description.

[0051] Figure 1 is a representative isometric view of a household appliance, in particular a refrigeration appliance, having a storage container with partitions;

[0052] Figure 2 is a representative isometric view of a storage container with partitions;

[0053] Figure 3 This is a side view of the partition.

[0054] Figure 4 Here is another side view of the partition.

[0055] Figure 5 is an enlarged side view of a partition, wherein an edge portion and a first attachment means are provided;

[0056] Figure 6 is an isometric view of a storage container with a partition, with the partition in an inclined position prior to a first position;

[0057] Figure 7 is an enlarged isometric view of a portion of the bulkhead and storage container when the bulkhead is in an inclined position prior to a first position, wherein a first attachment means and a corresponding first attachment means are provided;

[0058] Figure 8 is an isometric view of a storage container with a partition when the partition is in a first position;

[0059] Fig. 9 is an isometric view of a storage container with a partition when the partition is in a second position;

[0060] Fig.10is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a storage container and a partition in a second position, wherein a first attachment means and a corresponding first attachment means are provided;

[0061] Fig.11 is a cross-sectional view of a storage container and a portion of a partition in a second position, wherein a second attachment means and a corresponding second attachment means are provided. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0062] In this detailed description, without creating any limiting effect, the subject matter is explained with reference to examples only to make the subject matter easier to understand.

[0063] The subject storage container 6 with the partition 12 can be used in any type of household appliance, such as a refrigerator, a cooking appliance, a washing machine or a dishwasher. Figure 1 The exemplary household appliance 1 shown is a refrigeration appliance, in particular a refrigerator having a refrigerator compartment and a freezer compartment.

[0064] Here, the term “length direction L” corresponds to the length direction of the body 2 of the household appliance 1 , the length direction of the storage cabinet 3 of the household appliance 1 , or the length direction of the storage container 6 .

[0065] Here, the term “width direction W” corresponds to the width direction of the body 2 of the household appliance 1 , the width direction of the storage cabinet 3 of the household appliance 1 , or the width direction of the storage container 6 .

[0066] Here, the term “height direction H” corresponds to the height direction of the body 2 of the household appliance 1 , the height direction of the storage cabinet 3 of the household appliance 1 , or the height direction of the storage container 6 .

[0067] Figure 1 The example of the refrigeration appliance shown comprises a body 2, which surrounds a storage cabinet 3, in which items to be cooled can be placed. The storage cabinet 3 can have one or more storage chambers. Figure 1 In the exemplary refrigerator, there are two storage chambers, namely a refrigerating chamber and a freezing chamber. The storage container 6 can be arranged in at least one of the freezing chamber or the refrigerating chamber. Figure 1 As can be seen in the figure, as an example, the storage container 6 is arranged in the freezer compartment on the lower side of the appliance. The refrigerator compartment is located on the upper side of the appliance. The storage cabinet 3 has an access opening 4 for access to the interior of the storage cabinet 3 from the outside. At least one door 5 is hinged to the body 2. At least one door is arranged on the front side of the refrigeration appliance. Figure 1As shown, the exemplary refrigeration appliance includes two doors 5. The first door is used to enter the refrigerator compartment, and the second door is used to enter the freezer compartment. When each door is in a closed position, the entrance opening of each compartment is completely covered. When the corresponding door is in an open position, at least part of the interior of the corresponding compartment can be accessed from the outside. In more detail, for example, when the second door is in a closed position, the entrance to the freezer compartment is completely covered. When the second door is in an open position, at least a part of the interior of the freezer compartment can be accessed from the outside. Figure 1 As shown, when the second door is in the open position, the storage container 6 can be accessed from the outside.

[0068] Reference Figure 2 , the movable storage container 6 includes: a first wall 7, on which a handle portion 27 is provided; a second wall 8 arranged opposite to the first wall 7; and two side walls 9a, 9b facing each other, all of which are integrated with the bottom wall 10 to form an internal storage space 11. Here, the first wall 7 is the wall of the storage container 6 that is closer to the corresponding entry opening and the corresponding door when the storage container 6 is completely located inside the storage cabinet 3. The first wall 7 is located on the front side of the storage container 6. Here, the second wall 8 is the wall of the storage container 6 that is farther away from the corresponding entry opening and the corresponding door when the storage container 6 is completely located inside the storage cabinet 3. The second wall 8 is located on the rear side of the storage container 6. The first wall 7 and the second wall 8 extend substantially along the length direction L and the height direction H. The side walls 9a, 9b extend substantially along the width direction W and the height direction H. The bottom wall 10 extends substantially along the length direction L and the width direction W. A partition 12 is provided between the two walls facing each other. As Figure 2 As shown, the exemplary partition 12 extends between the first wall 7 and the second wall 8. The partition 12 divides the internal storage space 11 of the storage container 6 into at least two independent spaces. Figure 2 As shown, the exemplary partition 12 extends in the width direction W, dividing the internal storage space 11 of the storage container 6 into two spaces.

[0069] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4, the partition 12 includes a second attachment device 14 for attaching the partition 12 to the second wall 8. The partition 12 also includes at least one first attachment device, which is arranged on a first side F opposite to the second side R, for attaching the partition 12 to the bottom wall 10. The first attachment device is arranged on a side of the partition 12 close to the bottom wall 10. Preferably, two first attachment devices 13a, 13b are arranged on opposite side surfaces 23a, 23b of the partition 12. In more detail, the first side surface 23a of the partition 12 facing the first side wall 9a includes a first attachment device 13a of the first attachment devices. Similarly, the second side surface 23b of the partition 12 facing the second side wall 9b includes a second attachment device 13b of the first attachment devices. The above-mentioned first attachment devices 13a, 13b are preferably identical to each other. The first attachment devices 13a, 13b are configured as protrusions extending from the corresponding side surfaces 23a, 23b toward the corresponding side wall direction of the storage container 6. Preferably, each first attachment means 13a, 13b has a substantially inverted U-shaped cross section. Figure 5 As shown, Figure 5 Detail A of the partition 12 is shown, wherein the first of the first attachment means 13a has a first upper surface 28a. Figure 3 As shown, the second attachment device 13b of the first attachment device has a second upper surface 28b. On the other hand, the second attachment device 14 is arranged on the side of the partition 12 away from the bottom wall 10. The second attachment device 14 is preferably a protrusion extending from the second wall 8. At least a part of the second attachment device 14 extends vertically. The cross section of the second attachment device 14 is preferably L-shaped. At least one nail portion 14a is provided at the free end of the second attachment device 14. In a possible embodiment of the utility model, the partition 12 also includes an edge portion 15, which is arranged in the area of ​​the first side F facing the bottom wall 10. The edge portion 15 is arranged between the corresponding first attachment device and the first edge 16 of the partition 12 facing the first wall 7. On the other hand, an additional edge portion 26 is also provided on the second side R of the partition 12. The additional edge portion 26 is configured as an inclined portion between the lower edge 17 of the partition 12 and the rear edge of the partition 12, the lower edge 17 is closer to the bottom wall 10, and the rear edge is opposite to the first edge 16.

[0070] Reference Figure 5 , when the partition 12 is in the second position II, the edge portion 15 is a portion of the lower edge 17 that moves away from the bottom wall 10 and toward the first edge 16 in a progressive manner. Figure 3-5, at least one abutment protrusion is provided in an area near the corresponding first attachment device on at least one side surface 23a, 23b so as to abut against at least one attachment protrusion 21a, 21b when the partition 12 is connected to the storage container 6. In more detail, a first abutment protrusion 24a is provided on the first side surface 23a so as to be closer to the first attachment device 13a in the first attachment device, and a second abutment protrusion 24b is provided on the second side surface 23b so as to be closer to the second attachment device 13b in the first attachment device. The abutment protrusions 24a, 24b limit the axial movement M of the partition 12. Each abutment protrusion 24a, 24b can serve as a continuation of the corresponding first attachment device. Preferably, each abutment protrusion 24a, 24b extends vertically. In other words, each abutment protrusion 24a, 24b extends along the height direction H of the partition 12.

[0071] Reference Figure 6 A seat 31 is provided on the second side R of the partition 12. The shape and size of the seat 31 are intended to be attached to the corresponding attachment groove 19 of the second wall 8 in a close-fitting manner when the partition 12 is connected to the storage container 6. Fig.11 As shown, when the partition 12 is connected to the storage container 6, the seat 31 is connected to the bottom wall of the attachment groove 19. The support wall 29 is adjacent to the second wall 8 to support the second wall 8. The support wall 29 extends along the height direction H of the storage container 6. Preferably, the attachment groove 19 is configured on the support wall 29. Fig.11 It can be seen that when the partition 12 is attached to the storage container 6, a corresponding second attachment device 30 corresponding to the nail portion 14a is also provided. Preferably, the corresponding second attachment device 30 is configured as a protrusion. The corresponding second attachment device 30 extends in a direction away from the storage container 6. The connection between the nail portion 14a and the corresponding second attachment device 30 may be a snap-fit ​​connection. The corresponding second attachment device 30 prevents the partition 12 from vertically moving on the second side R. On the other hand, the bottom wall 10 includes a first attachment device 18 corresponding to the first attachment devices 13a, 13b. In a possible embodiment of the present invention, the corresponding first attachment device 18 is arranged on a deepening portion 32 of the bottom wall 10 that protrudes outward. As shown Figure 7 As shown, Figure 7 Detail B of the storage container 6 is shown, and the corresponding first attachment means 18 are arranged to delimit the intermediate space 20. In a possible embodiment of the utility model, the corresponding first attachment means 18 is configured as two attachment protrusions 21a, 21b. In more detail, the bottom wall 10 has a first attachment protrusion 21a and a second attachment protrusion 21b that are independent of each other. The cross-section of each attachment protrusion 21a, 21b is preferably roughly L-shaped so as to form the intermediate space 20 therebetween. The attachment protrusions 21a, 21b can be identical to each other. From Fig.10As can be seen in FIG. 1 , each attachment protrusion 21a, 21b includes a spike portion 21c, 21d having a guide surface 22a, 22b facing the partition 12. In more detail, the first attachment protrusion 21a includes a first spike portion 21c having a first guide surface 22a, and similarly, the second attachment protrusion 21b includes a second spike portion 21d having a second guide surface 22b. The guide surfaces 22a, 22b are inclined surfaces for guiding a portion of the partition 12 to the intermediate space 20. From Figure 6 and Figure 7 As can be seen in the figure, a guide device 25 is arranged on the bottom wall 10. The guide device 25 extends along the direction in which the partition 12 extends. Figure 2 The exemplary partition 12 shown in FIG. 1 extends along the width direction W of the storage container 6, so the guide device 25 also extends on the bottom wall 10 along the width direction W. The guide device 25 can be configured as two walls facing each other to define a receiving space for receiving at least a portion of the edge portion of the partition 12. Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the guide device 25 disposed on the bottom wall 10 may be interrupted in the region where the attachment protrusions 21a, 21b are provided on the bottom wall 10. The guide device 25 guides the partition 12 during its movement.

[0072] Figure 8 A storage container 6 with a partition 12 is shown, and when the partition 12 is in a first position I, the partition 12 is arranged in an inclined manner. In the first position I, the intermediate space 20 receives at least a portion of the edge portion 15, which means that at least a portion of the edge portion 15 is located in the intermediate space 20. In the first position I, at least a portion of the edge portion 15 is in contact with the bottom wall 10, and a portion of the partition 12 located on the second side R is kept upward. In other words, in the first position I, at least a portion of the edge portion 15 is in contact with the bottom wall 10. The position of the partition 12 can be changed from the first position I to the second position II by a rotational movement, and in the second position II, the partition 12 is arranged horizontally. In the second position II, the rest of the lower edge 17 except the edge portion 15 is substantially parallel to the bottom wall 10. When the partition 12 moves away from the second side R of the bottom wall 10 toward the bottom wall 10, the partition 12 rotates in the clockwise direction C1. At the same time, the partition 12 moves axially toward the first wall 7 of the storage container 6. As Fig.10 As shown, during the axial movement M, the edge portion 15 moves away from the intermediate space 20, and at least a portion of the first attachment means 13a, 13b is located in the intermediate space 20. The corresponding first attachment means 18 restricts the vertical movement of the partition 12 on the first side F. The upper surfaces 28a, 28b of the attachment protrusions 21a, 21b abut against the nail portions 21c, 21d of the attachment protrusions 21a, 21b. Therefore, the partition 12 is attached to the bottom wall 10 on the first side F. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. Fig.11As shown, the seat portion 31 is connected to the bottom of the attachment groove 19. In addition, the nail portion 14a of the second attachment device 14 is attached to the corresponding second attachment device 30. An external pushing force can be applied to the rear side of the partition 12 to achieve a snap connection between the nail portion 14a and the corresponding second attachment device 30. Therefore, the partition 12 is attached to the second wall 8 at the second side R. Fig. 9 As shown, when the partition 12 is in the second position II, the partition 12 is attached to the bottom wall 10 at the first side F and to the second wall 8 at the second side R. In this way, the partition 12 can be easily fixed to the storage container 6 by a rotational movement.

[0073] Conversely, the partition 12 can also transition from the second position II to the first position I. When the rear side of the partition 12 is pulled, the nail portion 14a is separated from the corresponding second attachment device 30. The seat portion 31 is also moved away from the attachment groove 19. At the same time, the partition 12 rotates in the counterclockwise direction C2, and the first side of the partition 12 also moves axially toward the second wall 8. With this movement, the first attachment devices 13a, 13b move away from the intermediate space 20. Then, the intermediate space 20 receives at least a portion of the edge portion 15. Finally, when a pulling force is applied to the partition 12, the attachment protrusions 21a, 21b bend, and the partition 12 is easily and completely separated from the storage container 6.

[0074] The present invention also includes a method for attaching the partition 12 to the storage container 6, comprising the following steps:

[0075] - positioning the edge portion 15 of the lower edge 17 of the partition 12 towards the bottom wall 10 in the intermediate space 20 formed by the corresponding first attachment means 18 on the first side F of the bottom wall 10 in a first position, in which position the edge portion 15 is at least partially in contact with the bottom wall 10;

[0076] - rotating the partition 12 in the clockwise direction C1 so that the first attachment means 13a, 13b of the partition 12 are located in the intermediate space 20, so as to change the position of the partition 12 from the first position I to the second position II, in which the rest of the lower edge 17, except for the edge portion 15, is substantially parallel to the bottom wall 10;

[0077] - applying a force to a second side R of the partition 12 opposite to the first side F in order to attach the spike portion 14 a of the second attachment means 14 to the corresponding second attachment means 30 on the storage container 6 .

[0078] Likewise, using this method, the partition 12 can be easily removed from the storage container 6 by applying a small pulling force.

[0079] Reference numerals list

[0080] 1Household appliances

[0081] 2 body

[0082] 3 Storage cabinets

[0083] 4Enter the opening

[0084] 5 doors

[0085] 6 Storage Containers

[0086] 7 First Wall

[0087] 8 Second Wall

[0088] 9a First side wall

[0089] 9b Second side wall

[0090] 10 bottom wall

[0091] 11 Internal storage space

[0092] 12 Partition

[0093] 13a The first attachment device in the first attachment device

[0094] 13b A second attachment device in the first attachment device

[0095] 14 Second attachment device

[0096] 14a Nail

[0097] 15 Edge

[0098] 16 First Edge

[0099] 17 Lower edge

[0100] 18 corresponding first attachment means

[0101] 19 Attachment slots

[0102] 20 Intermediate Space

[0103] 21a First attachment protrusion

[0104] 21b Second attachment protrusion

[0105] 21c First nail

[0106] 21d Second nail

[0107] 22a first guide surface

[0108] 22b Second guide surface

[0109] 23a first side surface

[0110] 23b Second side surface

[0111] 24a first contact protrusion

[0112] 24b second contact protrusion

[0113] 25 Guidance Device

[0114] 27 handle part

[0115] 28a first upper surface

[0116] 28b Second upper surface

[0117] 29 Support wall

[0118] 30 corresponding second attachment means

[0119] 31 seats

[0120] 32 Deepening

[0121] F1st side

[0122] R Second side

[0123] IFirst Position

[0124] II Second Position

[0125] C1 Clockwise

[0126] C2 counterclockwise

[0127] M Axial movement

[0128] ADetailsA

[0129] BDetails

[0130] L Length direction

[0131] WWidth direction

[0132] H height direction.

Claims

1. A storage container for a storage cabinet (3) of a household appliance (1), the storage container (6) comprising: - a first wall (7), a second wall (8) arranged opposite to the first wall (7), and two side walls (9a, 9b) facing each other, all of which are integrated with the bottom wall (10) to form an internal storage space (11); - a partition (12) extending between the first wall (7) and the second wall (8) for dividing the internal storage space (11) of the storage container (6) into at least two independent spaces, wherein the partition (12) has at least one first attachment device for attaching the partition (12) to the bottom wall (10) and a second attachment device (14) for attaching the partition (12) to the second wall (8), the second attachment device being arranged at a second side (R) opposite to the first side (F) where the first attachment device is located, It is characterized in that The partition (12) also includes a lower edge (17) facing the bottom wall (10), and the lower edge (17) has an edge portion (15). When the edge portion (15) is in a first position (I), it is at least partially in contact with the bottom wall (10) on the first side (F), so that the position of the partition (12) can be changed by a rotational movement from the first position (I) to a second position (II). In the second position (II), the remaining part of the lower edge (17) except the edge portion (15) is roughly parallel to the bottom wall (10).

2. The storage container according to claim 1, characterized in that: The edge portion (15) is arranged between the first attachment means and a first edge (16) of the partition (12) facing the first wall (7).

3. The storage container according to claim 2, characterized in that: When the partition (12) is in the second position (II), the edge portion (15) is a portion of the lower edge (17) that moves away from the bottom wall (10) in a progressive manner and towards the first edge (16).

4. The storage container according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The bottom wall (10) comprises corresponding first attachment means (18) arranged to delimit an intermediate space (20) in which the edge portion (15) is at least partially located when in the first position (I).

5. The storage container according to claim 4, characterized in that: The corresponding first attachment means (18) are arranged on a deepening portion (32) of the bottom wall (10) protruding toward the outside.

6. The storage container according to claim 4, characterized in that: The corresponding first attachment means (18) are configured as two attachment protrusions (21a, 21b).

7. The storage container according to claim 6, characterized in that: Each attachment protrusion (21a, 21b) has a substantially L-shaped cross section.

8. The storage container according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that: Each attachment protrusion (21a, 21b) has a guide surface (22a, 22b) facing the partition plate (12).

9. The storage container according to claim 4, characterized in that: Two first attachment devices (13a, 13b) are provided on opposite side surfaces (23a, 23b) of the partition (12), wherein the first attachment devices (13a, 13b) are configured as protrusions extending from the corresponding side surfaces (23a, 23b), and the corresponding first attachment devices (18) are arranged to limit the vertical movement of the partition (12) on the first side (F) when the first attachment devices (13a, 13b) are at least partially located in the intermediate space (20) in the second position (II).

10. The storage container according to claim 9, characterized in that: An abutment protrusion (24a, 24b) is provided on a region of at least one of the side surfaces (23a, 23b) close to the corresponding first attachment means (13a, 13b) to limit axial movement (M) of the partition plate (12).

11. The storage container according to any one of claims 1-3, 5-7, 9 and 10, characterized in that: The second attachment means (14) has a substantially vertically extending portion, and a spike portion (14a) is provided at a free end of the second attachment means (14) for attachment to a corresponding second attachment means (30) of the second wall (8) at the second position (II).

12. The storage container according to any one of claims 1-3, 5-7, 9 and 10, characterized in that: The bottom wall (10) includes a guide device (25) extending in the direction in which the partition (12) extends in the storage container (6).

13. The storage container according to any one of claims 1-3, 5-7, 9 and 10, characterized in that: A further edge portion (26) facing the second wall (8) is provided at the second side (R) of the partition (12).

14. A household appliance, characterized in that: The household appliance (1) comprises a storage container (6) according to any one of the preceding claims.

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