Domestic refrigerator comprising a storage container device with a container shell and a slidable hanging device arranged thereon

Abstract

One aspect of the invention relates to a storage container device (27) with a bearing shell (28), wherein the storage container device (27) has a hanging device (1) for hanging, in particular freely cantilevered, a food receiving container (35, 36), wherein the hanging device (1) has a rail for directly hanging a food receiving container (35, 36) on it, and the rail is mounted on the bearing shell (28) as a sliding rail.

Description

[0001] One aspect of the invention relates to a household refrigeration appliance with a storage container device.

[0002] Food storage containers are known in a wide variety of designs. In this context, storage trays are known that can be placed in the refrigerator or freezer compartment of a household refrigeration appliance. Such trays are, for example, arranged to be movable within the compartment. A compartment of a household refrigeration appliance is typically bounded by the walls of an inner container. These storage trays are separate components from the inner container. They are, in particular, portable storage trays. This allows them to be removed from the storage area by a user. For example, this facilitates cleaning the storage tray. It also allows for more customized insertion or removal of stored goods.

[0003] However, the use of such known storage trays is limited. Goods can only be stored within the storage volume defined by the walls of such a storage tray.

[0004] US 2,425,232a discloses a drawer on the edges of which a frame can be placed, and containers can be inserted into the frame.

[0005] CN 2881480 discloses a tray into which a dividing plate can be inserted, wherein the dividing plate has handles that encompass the edges of the tray.

[0006] US 2018 / 0149415 A1 discloses a bowl with space dividers arranged slidably within the bowl, wherein a smaller bowl can be placed on the edges of the space dividers.

[0007] DE 10 2011 052 089 A1 discloses a storage cabinet for climate-controlled and / or temperature-controlled beverage storage, with at least one frame consisting of two crossbars and two longitudinal struts connecting the crossbars, wherein an insert is detachably received in the frame and the frame has an engagement contour into which at least one support strut equipped with an engagement element designed complementary to the engagement contour is detachably inserted with a variable arrangement, wherein the insert is a receiving box adapted to the geometry of the object to be received or variably adaptable.

[0008] The object of the present invention is to provide a household refrigeration appliance in which the storage of goods can be carried out more flexibly and according to demand. In particular, the usability of a storage container device is also to be improved.

[0009] This task is solved by a household refrigeration appliance in accordance with the independent claims.

[0010] One aspect of the invention relates to a household refrigeration appliance with a storage container device. The storage container device has a bearing tray. The storage container device also has a suspension device. This device is designed for suspending a food storage container. It is also designed for use with the storage container device so that a food storage container can be suspended from it. The suspension device has a rail. This rail is designed and provided for the direct suspension of the food storage container. This rail is a sliding rail. The sliding rail is slidably mounted on the bearing tray. The sliding capability thus allows for relative movement of the rail to the bearing tray when it is in the position it is mounted on.The intended purpose is to allow a defined displacement in the operating state, where the rail is already mounted to the bearing shell, in order to set at least two different operating positions of the rail on the bearing shell. This displacement is therefore not to be understood as occurring during assembly, where the final position of the rail is to be reached by displacement, but rather as occurring from the already achieved, mounted final position of the rail on the bearing shell.

[0011] In this context, a food storage container is a separate component from the storage tray. The proposed storage container device now makes it possible to attach additional food storage containers to a trough-like storage tray itself, specifically by hanging them on this mounting device. Since the rail provided here is also a sliding rail, its position can be individually adjusted and repositioned on the storage tray itself. This also allows the position of a food storage container attached to the rail to be changed individually and in a variety of ways relative to the storage tray. Such a storage container device provides an improved concept for storing different goods in different storage areas.In this context, it is possible to place one type of stored item into the storage volume of the storage tray and another type of stored item into at least one food-grade container, which is attached to the rail, in particular suspended from it. This allows for the storage of items of varying sizes and / or those that may need to be separated geographically within different storage volumes of such a storage container system. Furthermore, the sliding rail ensures easy and flexible access to the individual storage volumes and thus to the items stored within them. This sliding function also allows for a variety of relative positions of the storage volumes.

[0012] Such a storage container device creates a compact storage module that is easy to handle as a whole. In particular, the storage container device is a portable module that can be easily carried by a single user. Specifically, the storage tray is a tray with a bottom wall and side walls oriented vertically, which define the storage volume. The side walls also define an upward-facing loading opening of the storage tray. Therefore, the storage volume is accessible from above, and in particular, only from above.

[0013] In an advantageous embodiment, the bearing shell is designed with a width greater than or equal to 20 cm, not only in this context. In particular, the width is between 20 cm and 60 cm. In this respect, any intermediate value, especially in increments of one, is also considered disclosed in an advantageous embodiment.

[0014] In one embodiment, the bearing shell has a height greater than 15 cm. In particular, the height is between 15 cm and 40 cm. Here too, any intermediate value, especially in increments of one, is considered disclosed. In another embodiment, the bearing shell has a depth greater than or equal to 20 cm. In particular, the depth is between 20 cm and 60 cm. Here too, any intermediate value, especially in increments of one, is considered disclosed.

[0015] In one embodiment, a food receiving container is smaller in both dimensions and storage volume than the storage tray.

[0016] A food receiving container can be a bowl-shaped body. It can consist solely of this bowl-shaped body. In another embodiment, the food receiving container can, in addition to the bowl-shaped body, also have a separate cover element, for example, a lid. This cover element can, however, also be integrally connected to the bowl-shaped body, for example, by means of a film hinge or the like.

[0017] In one embodiment, the rail, which is separate from the bearing shell, is slidably mounted at an upper edge of the bearing shell. Thus, in an advantageous embodiment, a linear displacement path of the rail is defined. Mounting the rail at the upper edge makes coupling and decoupling the rail very easy. Access to the rail is also simple and user-friendly. Furthermore, this upper edge of the bearing shell provides mechanically stable guidance for the rail. This allows for very smooth, jerk-free, and jam-free movement of the rail relative to the bearing shell when installed. Likewise, the position at the upper edge facilitates easy handling of the rail for user repositioning.

[0018] In one embodiment, the rail is located, viewed in the vertical direction of the storage container device, in the area, and in particular at the level, of the loading opening of the storage tray. Specifically, when viewed from above, it is arranged within the surface area of ​​the loading opening. In one embodiment, the rail extends, and in particular completely, across the clear width of the loading opening. Thus, in one embodiment, it spans the entire clear width of the loading opening like a bridge between two upper edges of the storage tray.

[0019] In one embodiment, the rail extends across the entire clear width between two opposing upper edges of the bearing shell. The rail is mounted so that it can slide simultaneously at both edges. This enables a particularly stable installation and forms a particularly advantageous sliding bearing. It also facilitates a particularly smooth and linear sliding movement. In particular, it enables horizontal sliding movement in the depth or width direction of the storage container device.

[0020] In one embodiment, the rail is suspended from above onto at least one edge. It is preferably suspended from above onto, or onto, two opposing edges. This achieves a mechanically secure and reliable connection. The weight of the rail alone thus provides mechanically secure support and stable contact with the upper edge.

[0021] In one embodiment, the rail as a whole is U-shaped. This allows it to be advantageously attached at its edges. Looking at the depth of the storage container, the central section of the rail, forming the base leg of the U-shape, is narrower than the outer legs of the U. This means the rail extends further in depth at its edges than in the central section. This design allows for improved coupling with the bearing shell at the ends of the rail, particularly at the upper edges. This is because it enables a larger area of ​​direct mechanical contact with the opposing upper edges of the bearing shell at these end points.

[0022] In one embodiment, the rail is designed so that a food container can be detachably suspended from it. This means that the suspended food container is exposed at the bottom and its base does not rest on any component below it. The food container is then attached to the rail laterally solely by a lateral suspension structure.

[0023] The mounting device features a central rail that is an integral part of the rail. This central rail is designed for the direct attachment of at least one food container. The attachment process is non-destructive, allowing the food container to be reversibly attached and removed.

[0024] This central rail is a profile rail. This means it is not just a flat plate, but rather a three-dimensional profile. This design improves the rigidity of the central rail itself. In particular, this design also improves the coupling possibilities with other components. This enhances usability and expands the range of applications. This profile rail is made of metal. This material, in addition to the advantages mentioned above, also allows for the individual customization of the mounting device's appearance. Especially with a metal profile rail, relatively thin wall thicknesses can be achieved while maintaining higher stability and rigidity.This central rail, from which the food storage containers are intended to be freely suspended, allows them to be hung as horizontally as possible. Because this central rail also has higher torsional rigidity, it prevents the suspended food storage container from tilting downwards, especially when it is filled with stored goods.

[0025] In one embodiment, the profile rail is manufactured in one piece. This saves on assembly effort. Furthermore, the one-piece manufacturing process allows for very precise and accurate production of the profile area of ​​this central rail. Finally, this one-piece design offers significant advantages in terms of mechanical stability.

[0026] In one embodiment, the profile rail is a roll-formed profile. Especially when made of metal, such a roll-formed profile is relatively easy to manufacture. This roll-forming method is also advantageous for more complex profile shapes. For example, a flat metal plate, such as a sheet metal plate, can be used to produce the more complex profile section in the form of the profile rail through this roll-forming process. In particular, this method allows for a very advantageous and precise one-piece design. Therefore, a roll-formed profile as a profile rail represents a particularly advantageous embodiment.

[0027] In one embodiment, the profile rail can be an extruded profile. This allows for the creation of complex geometries.

[0028] In one embodiment, the profile rail is made of stainless steel. This embodiment is particularly advantageous for using the mounting device under a wide variety of environmental conditions, such as those encountered in a household refrigerator. Since significant temperature and / or humidity differences may occur, a high level of corrosion resistance is achieved with this type of stainless steel design.

[0029] In one embodiment, this profile rail is straight. This means that it has a longitudinal axis that is straight.

[0030] In particular, the central rail is designed as a profiled beam or board. This means that its length is greater, in particular many times greater, than its height and depth.

[0031] Designing the central rail as a profile rail allows for the creation of individual profile shapes. This increases the stability of the rail itself, as well as improving the mounting options for food containers.

[0032] According to the invention, the profile rail has a first, upper hollow chamber. The upper hollow chamber is to be understood in terms of the vertical direction of the suspension device. This first, upper hollow chamber is formed on an upper edge of a front plate of the profile rail, in particular by roll forming. This front plate is thus also a component of the profile rail. Viewed in the depth direction of the suspension device, this front plate is therefore located in front of the hollow chamber. The front plate thus forms, in effect, a visible front component of the central rail. Behind this, the first, upper hollow chamber is formed. In particular, one front surface of the front plate is flat. This allows for a particularly simple yet precise insertion of a food container.

[0033] According to the invention, the profile rail has a second, lower hollow chamber that is distinct from and spaced apart from the first, upper hollow chamber. This second, lower hollow chamber is integrally formed at a lower edge of the front plate of the profile rail, in particular by roll forming. The two hollow chambers extend rearward from the front plate in the depth direction of the mounting device. In particular, an upper boundary wall of the first, upper hollow chamber is arranged flush with the upper edge of the front plate. In particular, a lower boundary wall of the second, lower hollow chamber is arranged flush with the lower edge of the front plate.

[0034] In one embodiment, the two hollow chambers are arranged entirely behind the front panel. This means that, viewed vertically, they do not project above or below the front panel. This results in a compact profile rail design. Furthermore, this design also allows, for example, the upper boundary wall of the first, upper hollow chamber to serve as a support and mounting surface for a food container. Thus, a food container is not only suspended from a very thin line or edge formed by the upper edge of the front panel, but from a larger contact surface. This improves stable positioning.

[0035] In one embodiment, both hollow chambers extend uninterrupted over the entire length of the front panel. This improves the advantages regarding stabilization on the one hand and the possibility of coupling with other components of the mounting device on the other.

[0036] In one embodiment, at least one of the hollow chambers has a cross-section perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the profile rail, with multiple sides, in particular at least three sides, and in particular four sides. In another embodiment, at least one hollow chamber is open in such a cross-section. Specifically, this cross-sectional geometry of a hollow chamber is thus formed with four sides, but this cross-sectional contour is not completely closed in the circumferential direction. This achieves high stability on the one hand, and on the other hand allows for a certain degree of deformation elasticity in the cross-sectional geometry of the hollow chamber. The freely cantilevered leg, which forms one side of this four-sided geometry, can then also flex to a certain extent. This also allows for improved fastening of the mounting device to a household refrigeration appliance component.Manufacturing tolerances can then be better compensated for through this design.

[0037] In particular, both hollow chambers are designed accordingly.

[0038] Not only in this context is a profile rail defined as one that, as a profile, has at least one hollow area, particularly at its ends. Such a hollow area can, for example, be a hollow chamber.

[0039] In one embodiment, the first, upper hollow chamber is designed with a smaller depth (in the direction of the hanging device's depth) than the lower hollow chamber. This offers the advantage of allowing for a very space-saving hanging of a food container. On the one hand, the deeper lower, second hollow chamber significantly increases the rigidity of the profile rail. On the other hand, the reduced depth of the first, upper hollow chamber creates a space behind it into which the hanging elements of the food container can engage. In particular, in this embodiment, such a hanging element of a food container advantageously does not project beyond the depth of the lower, second hollow chamber. This is achieved by the reduced depth of the first and upper hollow chambers.This also allows for a space-saving arrangement of the mounting device. Nevertheless, it enables easy and user-friendly insertion and removal of a food container. This prevents the food container from protruding backward beyond the profile rail.

[0040] In one embodiment, the profile rail has an open design at a first end, viewed along its longitudinal axis. This open end serves as an insertion point for an additional coupling element of the suspension device. Additionally, or alternatively, the profile rail has a second open end, also viewed along this longitudinal axis. In another embodiment, this open end serves as an insertion point for an additional coupling element of the suspension device. Thus, these open ends are intended to act as coupling points for these coupling elements. This is another highly advantageous embodiment, as it allows a suspension device to be constructed from several separate components. Such a modular concept is particularly beneficial for creating variations of a suspension device.This allows, for example, a central component in the form of a profile rail to be provided as a standardized component for various versions. The coupling parts can then be individually designed. This can depend on where the mounting device is to be housed or attached. Furthermore, this design also makes it easier to individually exchange or replace the individual components of such a mounting device. In particular, versions of the mounting device can also be created using identical coupling parts but, for example, different lengths of central rails. Preferably, a separate coupling part is arranged at each end of the central rail.

[0041] This design is particularly advantageous because it allows for material differences between the profile rail and the coupling components. The coupling components can be single-piece parts. For example, they can be manufactured in one piece from plastic. In particular, they can be injection-molded parts.

[0042] The open ends can function as insertion points for the coupling components. However, they can also be designed, for example, for snapping such coupling components into place.

[0043] In one embodiment, these insertion brackets at the ends of the profile rail are formed by the laterally open hollow chambers. This gives these hollow chambers multifunctionality. Therefore, no additional components are required to enable this mounting.

[0044] In one embodiment, the mounting device has at least one coupling element. This coupling element, considered as a whole, is particularly L-shaped. One leg of this L-shape is an insertion element that can be inserted into the profile rail to hold the coupling element to the profile rail. In particular, another leg of this L-shape is designed with a coupling bracket, in particular a U-shaped one. This coupling bracket constitutes a mounting element. This coupling bracket is intended for direct coupling with the bearing shell. In particular, the coupling bracket can, for example, be placed directly onto the upper edge of the bearing shell from above. Due to its U-shape, this coupling bracket then also grips this edge from above. This achieves a particularly secure coupling and secure, and in particular, very uniform linear, movement.The coupling bracket is designed in particular as an inverted U and extends with its longitudinal axis, in particular in the depth direction of the storage container device. The coupling bracket is preferably arranged at the upper end of the L-shaped leg and cantilevers freely outwards in the width direction. An inner leg of this U-shape of the coupling bracket, viewed in the width direction, is in particular longer than an outer leg of the U-shape. The coupling bracket is in particular formed as an elongated slide rail that is integrated at the upper edge of the L-shaped leg of the coupling part.

[0045] In one embodiment, the upper edge is formed as a straight guide runner. The mounting device, in particular the rail, can be mounted on this as a slide. The rail is then arranged on it and can be moved in the direction of travel.

[0046] In particular, at least two different displacement positions can be set. These can be defined operating positions of the rail on the bearing shell. Discrete or continuous position adjustment can be provided.

[0047] This makes it particularly advantageous to grip the upper edge of the bearing shell, which is designed as a wider runner, and to achieve a larger surface area of ​​contact between the coupling part and the upper edge.

[0048] In one embodiment, the direction of movement of the sliding rail can be the width direction or the depth direction of the storage container device.

[0049] In one embodiment, the coupling element has a rear edge wall. When the retaining element is mounted on the profile rail, the rear wall of the upper, first hollow chamber, viewed in the width direction of the suspension device, is flush with an upper wall section of this rear edge wall. This means that in this width direction, there is a stepless transition between the rear edge wall of the coupling element and the rear wall of the upper hollow chamber. This is very advantageous because a food container with a suspension element can be positioned in the width direction such that this suspension element can overlap the interface between the rear edge wall and the rear wall of the upper hollow chamber in the width direction. This allows such a food container to be positioned as far to the side as possible in the width direction.In this context, it can also be positioned directly adjacent to the inner side of such a coupling part. This allows for maximum utilization of the clear width of the mounting device between the two opposing coupling parts.

[0050] In one embodiment, when the coupling element is mounted on the profile rail, the rear wall of the lower, second hollow chamber, viewed in the width direction of the mounting device, is flush with a lower wall area of ​​this rear edge wall of the coupling element. This also ensures that, viewed in the depth direction, this coupling element does not protrude beyond the profile rail. This allows for improved positioning and direct contact of the mounting device with a household appliance component.

[0051] In one embodiment, the rear edge wall of the coupling element is not straight when viewed vertically. Specifically, this rear edge wall is stepped along its entire height. In this context, an upper edge wall section of this rear edge wall is positioned further forward in the depth direction of the mounting device than a lower edge wall section in the same vertical direction. This allows for a flush fit with the rear walls of the upper and lower hollow chambers, particularly when these hollow chambers have different depths.

[0052] In one embodiment, the mounting device comprises a profile rail and two separate coupling parts. These coupling parts are attached directly to the profile rail at opposite ends, specifically engaging with the profile rail itself, as viewed along its longitudinal axis. This design creates a U-shaped mounting device, specifically a U-shaped bracket. The central rail forms the base leg of the U-shape, while the coupling parts form the lateral legs. This is a particularly advantageous design for the entire mounting device. It provides stability and allows for versatile use. This enables mounting in a wide variety of positions, particularly on household appliance components.Last but not least, this design also creates a kind of limiting element on opposite sides using the coupling parts. This prevents a food container from potentially sliding too far out laterally when attached to the profile rail. These coupling parts thus also act as stops for the food containers in the lateral direction.

[0053] In one embodiment, the suspension device has at least one coupling part, wherein the coupling part is L-shaped and one leg of the L is an insertion part which can be inserted into the profile rail separate from the coupling part for holding, and another leg of the L has an integrated suspension element, in particular a U-shaped element in cross-section, as a rail-shaped coupling bracket for coupling with the bearing shell, wherein the coupling bracket is designed as an inverted U and extends with its longitudinal axis in the depth direction of the storage container device.

[0054] In one embodiment, at least one coupling part has a hook section for engaging with the rim of a food receiving container, and / or at least one coupling part has a hook section for engaging the rim of a food receiving container. The hook section can be arranged perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the central rail. This allows the coupling part to be directly connected to a food receiving container. This results in more variable and diverse attachment options for a food receiving container to the hooking device.

[0055] Another aspect of the invention relates to a storage container device with at least one food receiving container attached to the mounting device. In particular, it is attached to the central rail without contact with the storage tray. The food receiving container is separate from the storage tray.

[0056] This food storage container features a food collection area and a hanging element. This hanging element allows the food storage container to be directly attached to the profile rail. Specifically, it can be hung freely, without any support. This means, as explained above, that the food storage container is no longer supported from below, nor does it rest on an additional base or stand. It is solely suspended from this profile rail.

[0057] In particular, the design of the central rail as a roll-formed metal profile, for example made of stainless steel, aluminum, or steel, allows for an improvement in this suspension device. The modularity, with its side caps made primarily of plastic, which serve as the retaining elements, further enhances this flexible system.

[0058] This design of the mounting device allows for highly flexible adaptation to various desired widths, particularly with regard to different bearing shell widths. Only the central rail, a separate component of the mounting device, needs to be individually shaped to the required length. Thanks to its very simple manufacturing process, especially as a roll-formed profile, precise shaping of this profile rail is easily achieved even with highly varied and customized lengths.

[0059] In particular, by simply changing the coupling parts, it is also easily possible to adapt such a suspension device to different bearing shell specifications and then simply attach the suspension device to them.

[0060] Furthermore, by creating insertion guides within the hollow chambers and having the coupling parts engage internally within these chambers, maximum utilization of the profile rail's width is achieved. This allows food containers to be easily attached even to the very ends of the profile rail.

[0061] In particular, the coupling elements are designed to engage positively and force-fit into the insertion brackets of the profile rail and are thus coupled accordingly. Contact pressure can be achieved through the width of the hollow chamber and also through a kind of overbending, so that when the retaining element is inserted, this hollow chamber is slightly bent open, thus creating not only a plug connection but also at least a clamping connection. In particular, the design of the mounting device, as explained above, also facilitates subsequent treatment of the metal profile rail. The flush interfaces between the coupling element and the profile rail also conceal any unwanted, potentially sharp edges of the metal profile. This eliminates the need for deburring such edges. By concealing these edges, any undesirable effects from contact are also avoided.

[0062] In one embodiment, the profile rail, particularly its front plate, is slightly tilted relative to a vertical plane. This tilt is also implemented relative to the coupling parts. This allows for the compensation of a necessary draft angle present in the food containers. As a result, these food containers can be suspended practically horizontally on the mounting device under these conditions.

[0063] In particular, the rear geometry of the coupling part, especially the aforementioned stepped rear edge wall, provides improved support for the entire mounting device at this transition area between the L-shaped legs and the bearing shell, particularly the rear of the bearing shell. This allows for a more complete, and in some cases more form-fitting, contact between this retaining part and a frame member and the rear wall of the door.

[0064] The storage container device is portable. It can be detachably arranged in a food storage compartment of the household refrigeration appliance. The storage compartment of the household refrigeration appliance can be a refrigerator compartment or a freezer compartment. The storage compartment can be bounded by the walls of an inner container of the household refrigeration appliance. The inner container is a separate component from the storage container device.

[0065] The terms "top", "bottom", "front", "back", "horizontal", "vertical", "depth direction", "width direction", "height direction" indicate the positions and orientations given when the storage container device or the household refrigeration appliance is used and positioned as intended.

[0066] Exemplary embodiments of the invention are explained in more detail below with reference to schematic drawings. These show: Fig. 1 a perspective view of an embodiment of a suspension device according to the invention; Fig. 2 the suspension device according to Fig. 1 in a to Fig. 1 different perspectives; Fig. 3 a perspective view of an embodiment of a metal profile rail of the suspension device according to Fig. 1 und Fig. 2 ; Fig. 4 the profile rail according to Fig. 3 in a to Fig. 3 different perspectives; Fig. 5 a perspective view of an embodiment of a coupling part of the suspension device according to Fig. 1 und Fig. 2 Fig. 6 a perspective view of an embodiment of a storage container device according to the invention; Fig. 7 an enlarged view of a partial area of ​​the storage container device according to Fig. 6 ; Fig. 8 a perspective view of an embodiment of a storage container device according to the invention with food receiving containers on the hanging device; and Fig. 9 a perspective view of an embodiment of a household refrigeration appliance according to the invention.

[0067] In the figures, identical or functionally equivalent elements are given the same reference symbols.

[0068] In Fig. 1 A perspective view shows a hanging device 1. The hanging device 1 is part of a storage container device, which will be explained in more detail below. The hanging device 1 is designed for the free-hanging suspension of a food storage container. According to the invention, the hanging device 1 has a central rail for directly attaching or suspending a food storage container. This central rail is a profile rail 2. The profile rail 2 is made of metal. The profile rail 2 has a longitudinal axis A. The profile rail 2 is straight. The profile rail 2 is manufactured in one piece, in particular in a continuous manufacturing process, especially starting from a provided metal sheet. In the exemplary embodiment, the profile rail 2 is a roll-formed profile.It is therefore formed entirely by roll forming from a strip of sheet material. Preferably, the profile rail 2 is made of stainless steel.

[0069] Furthermore, the suspension device 1 has a first coupling element 3. This first coupling element 3 is arranged at a first end 4 of the profile rail 2, viewed in the direction of the longitudinal axis A. The suspension device 1 also has a second coupling element 5. The coupling element 5 is arranged at a second end 6 opposite the first end 4 on the separate profile rail 2. In the exemplary embodiment, the coupling elements 3 and 5 are each one-piece components. They are made primarily of plastic. These coupling elements 3 and 5, which are separate from the profile rail 2, are L-shaped in the exemplary embodiment in the direction of the longitudinal axis A of the entire suspension device 1. They are directly connected to the profile rail 2. In this assembled final state, the suspension device 1 has a U-shape.

[0070] In Fig. 2 Is the mounting device 1 in a way that allows Fig. 1 shown from different perspectives. It is in Fig. 2 Shown from the rear. It can also be seen that profile rail 2 is a three-dimensional molded component.

[0071] The profile rail 2 has a front plate 7, which is in particular flat. The front plate 7 is continuous. A first profile section is integrally formed onto this front plate 7, in particular by roll forming. Viewed in the depth direction (z-direction), this profile section connects directly to the thin front plate 7 at the rear. This profile section is a hollow chamber 8. This is a first, upper hollow chamber viewed in the height direction (y-direction).

[0072] Furthermore, the profile rail 2 has a second profile area that differs from the first. In the exemplary embodiment, this profile area is a second, lower hollow chamber 9. The hollow chambers 8 and 9 each have boundary walls that delimit the respective cavity.

[0073] A profile rail 2 is a component which has at least one open hollow area bounded by walls.

[0074] As in Fig. 2 As can be seen, the two hollow chambers 8 and 9 are located entirely behind the front panel 7. This means that they do not extend vertically above or below the dimensions of the front panel 7. In the width direction (x-direction), the hollow chambers 8 and 9 extend uninterrupted over the entire length of the front panel 7. As shown in Fig. 2 As can also be seen, an upper boundary wall 8a of the first, upper hollow chamber 8 is horizontally oriented. It directly adjoins an upper edge 7a of the front plate 7.

[0075] Furthermore, the lower hollow chamber 9 has a lower boundary wall 9a. This wall closes at the front with a lower boundary edge 7b ( Fig. 1 ) of the front panel 7 or ends directly at it.

[0076] As in Fig. 2 As can also be seen, the coupling parts 3 and 5 are inserted into the profile rail 2. Thus, coupling parts 3 and 5 are positioned interlocking on the profile rail 2 in the direction of the longitudinal axis A.

[0077] In Fig. 3 The profile rail 2 is shown in a perspective view. The hollow chambers 8 and 9 are visible. As in Fig. 3 As also shown, the hollow chambers 8 and 9 in the exemplary embodiment are formed with a four-sided cross-sectional shape when viewed in cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal axis A. Furthermore, it can also be seen that this cross-sectional shape is not completely closed. In particular, the lower boundary wall 8b of the upper hollow chamber 8 is open or does not directly adjoin the front plate 7. Moreover, the upper boundary wall 9b of the lower hollow chamber 9 is spaced apart from this front plate 7. Thus, this lower hollow chamber 9 is also not completely closed around its entire circumference when viewed in cross-section.

[0078] Furthermore, in Fig. 2 and Fig. 3 In the exemplary embodiment, it can be seen that in the depth direction (z-direction) the upper hollow chamber 8 has a smaller depth than the lower hollow chamber 9.

[0079] Furthermore, the profile rail 2 is designed to be open at both its first end 4 and its second end 6. Specifically, the hollow chambers 8 and 9 are open at these opposite ends 4 and 6. A first insertion bracket 10 and a second insertion bracket 11 are integrally formed at these open ends 4 and 6 of the hollow chambers 8 and 9. These insertion brackets 10 and 11 are designed to receive, insert, and thus also hold the additional retaining elements 3 and 5. These insertion brackets 10 and 11 are therefore formed at their ends by the laterally open hollow chambers 8 and 9, respectively.

[0080] In Fig. 4 Is the profile rail 2 in a Fig. 3 shown from different perspectives.

[0081] In Fig. 5 An exemplary embodiment of the coupling part 5 is shown in a perspective view. The L-shape is visible here. A first leg of the L 12 is an insertion part for insertion into an insertion holder 10, 11 of the profile rail 2. This leg of the L 12 has insertion elements 13 and 14. These are also formed as hollow chambers. The insertion elements 13 and 14 are designed for precise and, in particular, positive and force-fit insertion into the hollow chambers 8 and 9.

[0082] Furthermore, it can also be seen that this L-leg 12 has a stop edge 15. This stop edge 15 is for direct attachment to an edge 17 ( Fig. 3, 4 ) of the profile rail 2 at the open end 6. In particular, this design of the L-leg 12 also enables a flush arrangement of surface areas of the coupling part 5 to surface areas of the profile rail 2. In particular, in the assembled state, a flush transition is thus possible between a top surface 16 ( Fig. 1 ) of the coupling part 5 to the upper boundary wall 8a of the upper hollow chamber 8 is enabled. Furthermore, a flush transition to an inner side 18 of the coupling part 5, in particular of the L-leg 12, to a front side 7c ( Fig. 3 ) the front panel 7. In addition, this circumferential stop edge 15 also allows for a flush transition between a rear edge wall 19 ( Fig. 2 ) the coupling parts 3 and 5 to rear walls or rear boundary walls 8c and 9c ( Fig. 2 ) of the hollow chambers 8 and 9 ( Fig. 4 ) enables this. This is also in Fig. 2 to be seen. Here, the flush transitions between the top surface 16 and the upper boundary wall 8a, as well as the rear boundary walls 8c, 9c to this rear edge wall 19, are shown. In Fig. 1 In this respect, the flush transition between the front side 7c and the inside side 18 can be seen.

[0083] Furthermore, according to the presentation in Fig. 5 The retaining part 5 has a further L-leg 20. This is oriented at an angle of 90° to the L-leg 12.

[0084] Furthermore, in Fig. 2 As can be seen, in the embodiment where the hollow chambers 8 and 9 have different depths, the rear edge wall 19 is not straight when viewed vertically. In particular, it has a stepped shape. In this context, an upper edge wall section 19a is offset forward relative to a lower edge wall section 19b. Thus, in this embodiment with the hollow chambers 8 and 9 of different depths, a flush transition is also possible, viewed in the width direction, between the rear boundary walls 8c and this upper edge wall section 19a on the one hand, and between the rear boundary wall 9c and the lower edge wall section 19b on the other. The edge wall 19 is a rear area at the transition between the L-shaped legs 12 and 20.

[0085] This offset of the edge wall sections 19a and 19b also makes it possible for a hanging element of a food receiving container to be pushed as far outwards as possible in the width direction, and thus in the direction of the longitudinal axis A, and therefore as close as possible to the holding part 3. In particular, this allows the food receiving container to be positioned, if necessary, directly against an inner side 21 ( Fig. 5 ) of the forward-projecting L-leg 20. This creates the space behind the upper edge wall section 19a, which is used to position a hanging element of the food receiving container. The hanging element can thus be positioned so that it overlaps the interface between the hollow chamber 8 and the stop edge 15 in the width direction.

[0086] The further coupling part 3 is designed in accordance with coupling part 5, so that the explanations given for coupling part 5 also apply to coupling part 3. Accordingly, the same reference numerals are shown in the figures for coupling parts 3 and 5 for the respective individual components, as far as can be seen.

[0087] Furthermore, in Fig. 5 As can be seen, the coupling part 5 has a coupling bracket 22. The coupling bracket 22 is integral and thus formed as one piece with the coupling part 5.

[0088] The coupling bracket 22 is integrally formed at the upper end of the L-shaped leg 20. It projects laterally outwards in the width direction. The coupling bracket 22 is U-shaped and open at the bottom. This allows it to be placed from above onto a bearing shell of the storage container device. The coupling bracket 22 is elongated and extends in the depth direction. The U-shape of this coupling bracket 22 has a base leg 23, which forms the roof of the U-shape. In this respect, the U-shape is inverted. In the exemplary embodiment, one lateral leg 24 of the U extends further downwards than another lateral leg 25. The outer lateral leg 25 has a bulge 26 on its inner side facing the other, opposite leg 24. This coupling bracket 22 is intended for direct coupling with the bearing shell, in particular an upper edge of the bearing shell.Due to the U-shape of the coupling bracket 22, the suspension device 1 also engages this edge from above or surrounds this upper edge of the bearing shell.

[0089] Coupling part 3 corresponds to coupling part 5, as it is to Fig. 5 was explained, trained.

[0090] In Fig. 6 Figure 1 shows an exemplary embodiment of a storage container device 27 in a perspective view. The storage container device 27 has a storage tray 28. The storage tray 28 has a front wall 29, side walls 30 and 31, a rear wall 32, and a bottom wall 33. The walls 29 to 32 are side walls oriented in the vertical direction. A storage volume 34 is defined by these walls 29 to 32 and the bottom wall 33. As shown in Figure 28, the storage volume 34 is defined by the storage container device 27. Fig. 6 As can be seen, the suspension device 1 is suspended from above on the bearing shell 28. The side walls 31 and 32 are designed to have upper edges 31a and 30a. The suspension device 1 sits directly on these edges from above. The U-shaped coupling brackets 22 of the coupling parts 3 and 5 grip these upper edges 31a and 30a from above.

[0091] In this context, the mounting device 1 is also designed as a sliding rail. In this embodiment, it can be moved linearly in the depth direction (z-direction) of the storage container device (27) in the state arranged on the bearing shell 28.

[0092] In Fig. 7 is an enlarged representation of a section of the storage container device 27 in Fig. 6 The area shown here is where this coupling part 5 sits on top of the upper edge 30a and is directly coupled to it. The upper edge 30a is designed here as a widened runner on which the coupling bracket 22 is mounted in a sled-like manner.

[0093] The upper edge 30a, 31a is formed as a straight guide skid, on which the suspension device, in particular the profile rail 2 with its coupling parts 3, 5, is mounted as a slide and can be moved on it in the direction of movement.

[0094] Furthermore, in one embodiment, at least one stop 42, in particular two stops 42, 43, are formed on the bearing shell 28. This limits the displacement of the mounting device 1 in the depth direction, especially forwards. In particular, this prevents the food receiving containers 35, 36 from colliding with the inside of the front wall 29 of the bearing shell 28. Likewise, this defines and specifies a forward displacement position.

[0095] In Fig. 8 The storage container device 27 is in accordance with Fig. 6 The corresponding perspective view is shown. Additionally, it is provided here that at least one food receiving container 35, or in this case two separate food receiving containers 36, are directly and detachably attached to the suspension device 1. As can be seen here, in the exemplary embodiment both food receiving containers 35 and 36, which are separate components from the bearing shell 28, are suspended from above by means of respective suspension elements 35a and 36a on the central rail and the profile rail 2, respectively. In the exemplary embodiment, they are arranged side by side in the width direction. In the exemplary embodiment, they are suspended such that they are positioned forward in the depth direction on this profile rail 2.

[0096] It is also possible that at least one of the two food receiving containers 35 and / or 36 is attached to the profile rail 2 projecting backwards compared to the profile rail 2.

[0097] It is also possible that only one food receiving container 35 or 36 is detachably attached to the profile rail 2. The profile rail 2, which is in particular a sliding rail formed with the entire suspension device 1, allows the at least one food receiving container 35 and / or 36 to be moved in the depth direction relative to the bearing shell 28 when the suspension device 1 is attached to it.

[0098] In one embodiment, it is also possible that at least one coupling part 3, 5 has a hook-in section for hooking into an edge of a food receiving container 35, 36 and / or at least one coupling part 3, 5 has a hook-in section for hooking into an edge of a food receiving container 35, 36. The hook-in section can be arranged perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the central rail.

[0099] In Fig. 9 An exemplary embodiment of a household refrigeration appliance 37 is shown. The household refrigeration appliance 37 has a housing 38. A fixed and permanently installed inner container 39 is arranged within the housing 38. The walls of this inner container define at least one receiving space 40 of the household refrigeration appliance 37. The inner container 39 has a front-facing loading opening. The household refrigeration appliance 37 also has a door 41. This door is movably attached to the housing 38. As can also be seen, an exemplary embodiment of a storage container device 27 is arranged within the receiving space 40. The storage container device 27 is separate from the inner container 39. The storage container device 27 is a portable storage container device. This means that it can be carried by one person. The storage container device 27 can be detachably removed from the receiving space 40 and reinserted. Bezugszeichenliste

[0100] 1. Mounting device 2. Profile rail 3. Retaining part 4. End 5. Retaining part 6. End 7. Front panel 7a. Edge 7b. Bottom edge 7c. Front 8. Hollow chamber 8a. Boundary wall 8b. Boundary wall 8c. Boundary wall 9. Hollow chamber 9a. Boundary wall 9b. Boundary wall 9c. Boundary wall 10. Insertion bracket 11. Insertion bracket 12. L-leg 13. Insertion element 14. Insertion element 15. Stop edge 16. Top 17. Edge 18. Inside 19. Edge wall 19a. Edge wall section 19b. Edge wall section 20. L-leg 21. Inside 22. Coupling bracket 23. Base leg 24. U-leg 25. U-leg 26. Bulge 27. Storage container device 28. Storage tray 29. Front wall 30 Side wall 30a Edge 31 Side wall 31a Edge 32 Rear wall 33 Bottom wall 34 Storage volume 35 Food storage container 35a Hanging element 36 Food storage container 36a Hanging element 37 Household refrigeration appliance 38 Housing 39 Inner container 40 Storage space 41 Door 42 Hinge 43 Hinge x Width direction y Height direction z Depth direction A Longitudinal axis B Longitudinal axis

Claims

1. Household refrigeration appliance (37) with an inner container (39), which uses its walls to delimit an accommodating space (40) for foodstuffs, and with a storage container apparatus (27), which is arranged in the accommodating space (40), in particular in a removable manner, wherein the storage container apparatus (27) has a storage tray (28), wherein the storage container apparatus (27) has a suspension apparatus (1) for suspension of a foodstuff accommodating container (35, 36), in particular in a cantilevered manner, wherein the suspension apparatus (1) has a rail for suspension of a foodstuff accommodating container (35, 36) directly thereon, and the rail is a displacement rail, which is mounted on the storage tray (28) such that it can be displaced, wherein the rail has a central rail, on which a coupling part (3, 5) is in each case arranged at each end of the rail, wherein the rail is mounted directly on the storage tray (28) using the coupling part (3, 5), wherein the central rail is a profile rail (2), characterised in that the profile rail (2) has a first, upper hollow chamber (8), which is moulded on an upper edge (7a) of a front plate (7) of the profile rail (2), and a second, lower hollow chamber (9) which is embodied at a distance therefrom and is moulded on a lower edge (7b) of the front plate (7) of the profile rail (2), wherein the hollow chambers (8, 9) extend rearwards starting from the front plate (7).

2. Storage container apparatus (27) according to claim 1, wherein the rail is mounted on an upper edge (30a, 31a) of the storage tray (28) such that it can be displaced, in particular in a linear and horizontal manner.

3. Storage container apparatus (27) according to claim 2, wherein the rail extends over the entire clear width between two opposing upper edges (30a, 31a) of the storage tray (28) and is mounted on the two edges (30a, 31a) such that it can be displaced.

4. Storage container apparatus (27) according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the rail is suspended from above on the at least one edge (30a, 31a), preferably on two opposing edges (30a, 31a).

5. Storage container apparatus (27) according to one of the preceding claims 2 to 4, wherein the upper edge (30a, 31a) is formed as a straight-lined guide runner, the suspension apparatus (1) being attached thereto as a carriage and being able to be displaced thereon in the displacement direction.

6. Storage container apparatus (27) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the rail is U-shaped.

7. Storage container apparatus (27) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the displacement direction of the rail is the width direction (x) or the depth direction (z) of the storage container apparatus (27).

8. Storage container apparatus (27) according to one of claims 1 to 7, wherein at least one coupling part (3, 5) has a suspension section for suspension in an edge of a foodstuff accommodating container (35, 36) and / or at least one coupling part (3, 5) has a suspension section for suspension of an edge of a foodstuff accommodating container (35, 36), in particular wherein the suspension section is arranged substantially perpendicularly to the central rail.

9. Storage container apparatus (27) according to one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the central rail is a straight profile rail (2) made of metal, in particular made of stainless steel, and / or the profile rail (2) is a roll-formed profile or an extruded profile.

10. Storage container apparatus (27) according to one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the hollow chambers (8, 9) have at least three sides in their cross-section and are open in their cross-section and / or the upper hollow chamber (8) has a smaller depth than the lower hollow chamber (9) when viewed in the depth direction (z) of the suspension apparatus (1).

11. Storage container apparatus (27) according to one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the profile rail (2) is embodied as open at a first end (4) when viewed along its longitudinal axis (A), and the open end (4) is embodied as insertion bracket (10) for an additional coupling part (3, 5) of the suspension apparatus (1), and / or the profile rail (2) is embodied as open at a second end (6), and the open end (6) is embodied as insertion bracket (11) for an additional coupling part (3, 5) of the suspension apparatus (1).

12. Storage container apparatus (27) according to claim 10 and 11, wherein the insertion brackets (10, 11) at the ends (4, 6) are formed at least by the hollow chambers (8, 9) that are open to the side in the direction of the longitudinal axis (A).

13. Storage container apparatus (27) according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 12, wherein the suspension apparatus (1) has at least one coupling part (3, 5), wherein the coupling part (3, 5) is embodied in an L-shaped manner and one L-limb (12) is an insertion part, which can be inserted into the profile rail (2), which is separate from the coupling part (3, 5), for holding purposes, and a further L-limb (20) has a suspension element, in particular with a u-shaped cross-section, integrated as rail-shaped coupling frame (22) for coupling to the storage tray (28), wherein the coupling frame (22) is embodied as an inverted U and extends with its longitudinal axis (B) in the depth direction (z).

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