Storage unit for a refrigerator and / or freezer

Abstract

The present invention relates to a storage element for a refrigerator and / or freezer, wherein the storage element has at least one first fixing element at a first end, which is designed to detachably fix the storage element to a shelf of the refrigerator and / or freezer, and the storage element has at least one second fixing element at a second end opposite the first end, which is designed to detachably fix the storage element to a wall of the refrigerator and / or freezer.

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a storage element for a refrigerator and / or freezer and to a refrigerator and / or freezer with at least one such storage element.

[0002] It's common practice to equip refrigerators and / or freezers with shelves for refrigerated goods. The space between the shelves usually remains unused.

[0003] The present invention is therefore based on the object of developing a refrigerator and / or freezer in such a way that a more efficient use of space in the cooled interior is possible.

[0004] This object is achieved by a storage element having the features of claim 1 and a refrigerator and / or freezer having the features of claim 10.

[0005] According to this, a storage element for a refrigerator and / or freezer is provided, wherein the storage element has at least one first fixing element at a first end, which is designed to releasably fix the storage element to a shelf of the refrigerator and / or freezer, and the storage element has at least one second fixing element at a second end opposite the first end, which is designed to releasably fix the storage element to a wall of the refrigerator and / or freezer.

[0006] According to one embodiment, the storage element is made in one piece and / or from metal.

[0007] The first fixing element preferably has a bracket or consists of a bracket which is designed to engage around and / or behind an edge of the shelf.

[0008] The bracket holds the storage element to the shelf by gravity. This creates additional storage space below the shelf and allows for more efficient use of the cooled interior.

[0009] The second fixing element can be designed as a form-fitting element, in particular as a hook, which is designed to releasably engage with a receiving contour on the wall of the refrigerator and / or freezer.

[0010] Preferably, the second fixing element is designed to releasably engage with a receiving contour on the wall of the refrigerator and / or freezer, preferably a rail, wherein the receiving contour further serves to fix at least one shelf of the refrigerator and / or freezer.

[0011] In other words, the storage element preferably uses the same receiving contour / rail as the storage shelf.

[0012] The storage element preferably has a storage area for refrigerated goods, which comprises a number of parallel bars. The bars are preferably arranged in a square and / or U-shaped frame. The storage area is preferably designed as a grid-like or openwork structure.

[0013] The webs of the receiving area are preferably at least partially wave-shaped, whereby receiving troughs are formed for individual items of refrigerated goods, in particular for bottles.

[0014] Furthermore, a removable shelf can be provided from the storage element, which is designed to be inserted into the storage area for refrigerated goods of the storage element, which preferably comprises a number of parallel bars. When inserted, the shelf preferably covers the grid-like receiving area with the bars.

[0015] The shelf can preferably be arranged on a first side, e.g. above, and / or on a second side, e.g. below, of the webs of the receiving area for refrigerated goods, which webs are arranged parallel to one another, and / or is preferably made in one piece and / or from plastic and / or glass.

[0016] Another aspect of the present invention relates to a refrigerator and / or freezer having at least one storage element according to the present invention.

[0017] It should be noted here that the terms "a" and "an" do not necessarily refer to exactly one of the elements, although this is a possible interpretation, but can also refer to a plurality of the elements. Likewise, the use of the plural also includes the presence of the element in question in the singular, and conversely, the singular also encompasses several of the elements in question.

[0018] Furthermore, all features of the invention described herein may be combined with one another as desired or claimed in isolation from one another.

[0019] Further details and advantages of the invention are explained in more detail with reference to an embodiment shown in the drawing.

[0020] They show: Fig. 1: a perspective view of a storage element according to the invention; Fig. 2: a view showing a fixation of the storage element from Fig. 1 on a refrigerator and / or freezer; Fig. 3: two views of a storage shelf according to the invention, each with an insert shelf arranged above the receiving area; and Fig. 4: a view of a storage shelf according to the invention with an insert shelf arranged below the receiving area.

[0021] Fig. 1 shows a storage element 1 according to the invention with a first fixing element in the form of a bracket 2 and two second fixing elements in the form of hooks 3.

[0022] The storage element 1 has a receiving area 4 for refrigerated goods, which has six parallel webs 5. Five of the webs 5 have a wave-shaped geometry. The wave troughs of the webs 5 form receiving recesses 6, for example, for bottles. The webs 5 are arranged in a square frame.

[0023] In this embodiment, the storage element 1 is made in one piece from metal.

[0024] As in Fig. 2, the hooks 3 are designed to fix the storage element 1 to a receiving or engagement contour in the form of a rail 7 mounted on the wall of the interior of the refrigerator and / or freezer by means of a positive fit.

[0025] The rail 7 also serves to secure at least one shelf 8, which is arranged in the interior of the refrigerator and / or freezer. The shelf element 1 provides additional storage space between two shelves 8.

[0026] As in Fig. 3, the webs 5 of the receiving area 4 can be covered with a shelf 9.

[0027] A user can insert the shelf 9 from above into the receiving area 4, as shown in the upper illustration of the Fig. 3. In the mounted position (lower figure in Fig. 3) The shelf 9 is positioned above the bars 5 of the receiving area. Refrigerated goods can now be placed on the shelf 9.

[0028] In Fig. 4, the shelf 9 is arranged below the webs 5 of the receiving area and parked in this position.

[0029] To secure the shelf 9 to the storage element 1, the shelf can have form-fitting elements, for example, bent edges, which are designed to engage behind or around the storage element 1. Alternatively or additionally, a snap-in connection can also be provided. Fixation or connection by one or more magnets, which can be integrated into the shelf, is also conceivable and encompassed by the invention.

[0030] The user can adjust the shelf as desired in the Fig. 3 or the position shown in Fig. Arrange in the position shown in Figure 4.

Claims

[1] Storage element for a refrigerator and / or freezer, wherein the storage element has at least one first fixing element at a first end, which is designed to releasably fix the storage element to a shelf of the refrigerator and / or freezer, and the storage element has at least one second fixing element at a second end opposite the first end, which is designed to releasably fix the storage element to a wall of the refrigerator and / or freezer. [2] Storage element according to claim 1, characterized by that the storage element is made in one piece and / or from metal. [3] Storage element according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by that the first fixing element has a bracket which is designed to engage around and / or behind an edge of the shelf. [4] Storage element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized bythat the second fixing element is designed as a form-fitting element, in particular as a hook, which is designed to releasably engage with a receiving contour on the wall of the refrigerator and / or freezer. [5] Storage element according to claim 4, characterized by that the second fixing element is designed to releasably engage with a receiving contour on the wall of the refrigerator and / or freezer, preferably a rail, wherein the receiving contour further serves to fix at least one shelf of the refrigerator and / or freezer. [6] Storage element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the storage element has a storage area for refrigerated goods, which comprises a number of webs arranged parallel to one another. [7] Storage element according to claim 6, characterized bythat the webs are at least partially wave-shaped, thereby forming receiving troughs for individual items of refrigerated goods, in particular for bottles. [8] Storage element according to one of the preceding claims, further comprising a shelf which is removable from the storage element and which is designed to be inserted into a storage area for refrigerated goods of the storage element, preferably comprising a number of webs arranged parallel to one another. [9] Storage element according to claim 8, characterized by that the shelf can be arranged above and / or below the parallel webs of the storage area for refrigerated goods and / or is made in one piece and preferably from plastic and / or glass. [10] Refrigerator and / or freezer, with at least one storage element according to one of claims 1 to 9.

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