Domestic refrigerator and food storage container with an air-conditioning device with a specific adjustment between a shell and an attachment

The food storage container with a wall attachment and manual lifting device addresses the complexity of existing air conditioning systems by enabling adjustable ventilation states through a simple, efficient, and user-friendly mechanism, enhancing climate control within the container.

EP4086546B1Active Publication Date: 2025-08-20BOSCH SIEMENS HAUSGERATE GMBH
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Patent Information

Application Number
EP2022168841
Authority / Receiving Office
EP · EP
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2021-05-03
Filing Date
2022-04-19
Publication Date
2025-08-20
Estimated Expiration
2042-04-19

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Technical Problem

Existing food storage containers for household refrigeration appliances require complex mechanical assemblies and operating elements to adjust air conditioning devices, leading to restricted movement and cramped situations, which complicates the operation and maintenance of ventilation.

Method used

A food storage container with a wall attachment that can be placed on a tray, featuring a lifting device with an elongated slide and tilting beam mechanism, allowing for manual adjustment of the wall attachment's position relative to the tray, enabling two operating states for air exchange and ventilation control without the need for additional motors or complex mechanical components.

Benefits of technology

The solution provides a simple, user-friendly, and space-efficient air conditioning concept that allows for targeted ventilation and climate control within the food storage container, eliminating the need for complex mechanical assemblies and ensuring reliable operation with minimal components.

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Abstract

One aspect of the invention relates to a food storage container (8, 8') for a household refrigeration appliance (1), comprising a tray (10) for receiving the food and an air conditioning device (23) by which air exchange between the environment and the interior of the food storage container (8, 8') is possible, and a wall attachment (17) separate from the tray (10) which can be placed on top of the tray (10), wherein the air conditioning device (23) has a lifting device (24) by which the wall attachment (17) is movable relative to the tray (10) in the vertical direction (y) of the food storage container (8, 8'), so that in a ventilation position of the air conditioning device (23) a ventilation gap (38) is formed between the tray (10) and the wall attachment (17). The invention also relates to a household refrigeration appliance (1).
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