Door rack for arranging in a door of a refrigerator, and refrigerator

Abstract

Door rack for arranging in a door of a refrigerator, and refrigerator. The approach presented here relates to a door rack (110) for arranging in a door of a refrigerator. The door rack (110) comprises a container (200) with a coupling device (302) and also comprises a carrier (205) for receiving the container (200). The carrier (205) comprises a hanging device (210) for hanging the carrier (205) in the door and also comprises a mating coupling device (305), which corresponds to the coupling device (380) and is intended for coupling the container (200) to the carrier (205).

Description

[0001] Description

[0002] Door divider for placement in a door of a refrigerator and refrigerator

[0003] The approach presented here relates to a door rack for arrangement in a door of a refrigerating appliance and to a refrigerating appliance according to the main claims.

[0004] Door racks can be arranged on the inside of a door of a cooling appliance, for example a refrigerator door, and can be used, for example, to hold bottles or food.

[0005] The approach presented here aims to create an improved door rack and an improved refrigerator.

[0006] According to the invention, this object is achieved by a door rack and a refrigerator having the features of the main claims. Advantageous embodiments and further developments of the approach presented here are set forth in the following subclaims.

[0007] The advantages achieved with the invention are simplified handling and cleaning of the door rack.

[0008] A door rack for placement in a door of a refrigeration appliance comprises a container with a coupling device and a support for receiving the container. The support comprises a suspension device for suspending the support in the door and a counter-coupling device corresponding to the coupling device for coupling the container to the support.

[0009] The door rack can form a storage compartment or a container tray in accordance with known door racks and can be or will be arranged on the inside of a door or inside door of the refrigerator.

[0010] A refrigeration appliance can be understood here, for example, as a refrigerator, a freezer or a fridge-freezer combination in which food can be kept chilled. The door rack can be formed into a storage compartment or a container tray in accordance with known door racks. The container and the carrier can be coupled, i.e. joined or brought together, using the coupling device of the container and the counter-coupling device of the carrier. The coupling device and the counter-coupling device can enable a detachable, positive-locking connection between the container and the carrier. In this way, a user can, for example, put the container on the carrier and remove it again, whereby the carrier can remain on the door of the refrigeration appliance. Using the hanging device of the carrier, the door rack can, for example, be hung, inserted or inserted into the door of the refrigeration appliance.

[0011] Because the container can be attached to the carrier, for example, the user can easily remove and clean the container when needed, while the carrier can remain in the refrigerator, for example. A multi-piece design for the door rack, consisting of several components, also allows for a high-quality and innovative design.

[0012] According to one embodiment, the hanging device can have a first hook for hanging the carrier in the door and a second hook for hanging the carrier in the door. The hooks can be arranged on opposite sides of the carrier. This enables simple, quick, and customer-friendly hanging in the door and a firm fit or secure hold of the carrier in the door.

[0013] The coupling device of the container can have a first coupling element and a second coupling element opposite the first coupling element. Accordingly, the counter-coupling device of the carrier can comprise a first counter-coupling element and a second counter-coupling element opposite the first counter-coupling element. This enables simple, quick, and convenient coupling, i.e., connection, of the coupling device to the counter-coupling device and a firm fit or secure hold of the container in the carrier. This prevents any rattling of the container in the carrier.

[0014] The first coupling element and the second coupling element can be formed as rails formed along a rear wall of the container. This enables a largely flush or precise coupling of the coupling elements of the coupling device with the counter-coupling elements of the counter-coupling device, if the counter-coupling elements are shaped in such a way that they can accommodate the coupling elements largely flush or precisely. Such a flush or precise fit in terms of coupling can be achieved, for example, by recesses in the counter-coupling elements to accommodate the coupling elements.

[0015] The support can have a centering device, and the container can have a counter-centering device for centering the container relative to the support. The container can be centered relative to or on the support, for example, by means of a fin on the rear. This allows any tolerances in the container to be absorbed, i.e., compensated for. According to one embodiment, the support can have a first column and a second column. The first column and the second column can be arranged on opposite sides of the support. The columns can form the suspension device and the counter-coupling device. In this way, the support can be formed with minimal material usage.

[0016] According to one embodiment, the support may comprise a base element, a first side element, and a second side element. The base element may be arranged between the side elements. The first side element may form the first column, and the second side element may form the second column. This division allows the support to be easily manufactured and assembled.

[0017] According to one embodiment, the support may comprise a first connecting device for connecting the base element to a first web of the first side element and a second connecting device for connecting the base element to a second web of the second side element. This embodiment enables strong cohesion and advantageous stability of the support using the first and second connecting devices.

[0018] According to one embodiment, the first connecting device can comprise at least one screw and / or at least one dowel pin and / or at least one adhesive. The second connecting device can comprise at least one screw and / or at least one dowel pin and / or at least one adhesive. Using the at least one dowel pin as a configuration of the connecting device, the carrier can be assembled in a largely form-fitting manner. A screw connection enables a force-fitting connection, and an adhesive enables a material-fitting connection.

[0019] The door rack can be made of various materials, such as plastic or partially inserted real glass. According to one embodiment, the support can be formed at least partially from aluminum. This allows for a unique, innovative, and high-quality design for the door rack.

[0020] The door rack can be an open structure, for example, including a railing, i.e., a side wall. Alternatively, the container can be designed as a closed container.

[0021] A corresponding refrigeration appliance comprises a door and at least one door rack arranged on the door. To enable the door rack to be hooked into the door, at least one counter-hanging device corresponding to the hanging device of the support can be arranged on an inner side of the door. Although the approach described is based on a household appliance, the approach described here can be used accordingly in connection with a commercial or professional appliance.

[0022] Examples of the approach presented here are shown purely schematically in the drawings and are described in more detail below.

[0023] Figure 1 is a schematic representation of a cooling device according to an embodiment;

[0024] Figure 2 is a schematic representation of a door rack according to an embodiment;

[0025] Figure 3 is a schematic representation of a door rack according to an embodiment;

[0026] Figure 4 is a schematic representation of a door rack according to an embodiment;

[0027] Figure 5 is a schematic representation of a door rack according to an embodiment; and

[0028] Figure 6 is a schematic representation of a support for use for a door rack according to an embodiment.

[0029] In the following description of preferred embodiments of the present approach, the same or similar reference numerals are used for the elements shown in the various figures and having a similar effect, whereby a repeated description of these elements is omitted for reasons of clarity.

[0030] Figure 1 shows a schematic representation of a cooling device 100 according to one exemplary embodiment. The cooling device 100 is used, for example, for cooling objects such as food. For example, the cooling device 100 is designed as a refrigerator, a freezer, or a refrigerator-freezer combination.

[0031] The refrigeration device 100 comprises, in accordance with known refrigeration devices 100, a refrigeration compartment and a door 105 for closing the refrigeration compartment. At least one door rack 110 is arranged on an inner side of the door 105. According to one exemplary embodiment, the refrigeration device 100 comprises a plurality of door racks 110, for example, four door racks 110.

[0032] As explained in the following figures, the at least one door rack 110 is designed in several parts and comprises at least one support with which the door rack 110 is held to the door 105, and at least one container coupled to the support. To enable the door rack to be attached to the door 105, the support has a suitably shaped suspension device that can engage with a suitably shaped counter-suspension device on an inner side of the door 105.

[0033] Figure 2 shows a schematic representation of a door rack 110 according to an embodiment. This door rack 110 is, for example, the door rack illustrated in Figure 1 in a non-assembled state. The door rack 110 consists of two parts, a container 200 and a carrier 205. This division enables an innovative, high-quality design and also allows for easy handling by a user. The carrier 205 can, for example, be hung in the door of the refrigerator. The container 200 can be held by the carrier 205.

[0034] The container 200 can be shaped to hold objects such as food that are to be stored in the refrigerator. The container 200 is optionally square or rectangular with rounded corners. For example, the container 200 has a continuous, closed side wall and a bottom.

[0035] The carrier 205 is shaped to accommodate the container 200. For example, the container 200 can be plugged onto the carrier 205 or otherwise mounted on the carrier 205. For this purpose, a base area of ​​the carrier 205 corresponds to or is similar to a base area of ​​the container 200, for example. Optionally, the carrier 205 is formed from aluminum or at least partially from aluminum. Alternatively, the carrier 205 is formed from plastic, for example.

[0036] The carrier 205 comprises a suspension device 210 for suspending the carrier 205, for example, in the door of the refrigerator shown in Figure 1. For this purpose, the door of the refrigerator optionally has a suitably shaped device by means of which the carrier 205 can be suspended in the door of the refrigerator. According to one exemplary embodiment, the suspension device 210 comprises a first hook, described in more detail in Figure 3 below, for suspending the carrier 205 in the door of the refrigerator, and a second hook, described in more detail in Figure 3 below, for suspending the carrier 205 in the door of the refrigerator. The hooks are arranged, for example, on opposite sides of the carrier 205.

[0037] The carrier 205 has a first column 215 and a second column 220, which are each optionally aligned perpendicular to the base surface of the carrier 205 and / or optionally parallel to a rear wall of the container 200. The first column 215 and the second column 220 are arranged, for example, on opposite sides of the carrier 205 and, according to one embodiment, form the suspension device 210. The carrier 205 comprises, for example, a base element 225, a first side element 230, and a second side element 235. The base element 225 is arranged between the side elements 230, 235 and optionally at right angles to the first column 215 and to the second column 220. Optionally, the first side element 230 forms the first column 215 and the second side element 235 forms the second column 220. In other words, the first side element 230 includes the first column 215, and the second side element 235 includes the second column 220.The first side element 230 also includes a first web 240 for securing the base element 225. Optionally, the first column 215 and the first web 240 are aligned at right angles to each other. The second side element 235 includes a second web 245 for securing the base element 225. Optionally, the second column 220 and the second web 245 are aligned at right angles to each other.

[0038] Optionally, the carrier 205 further comprises a centering device 250 for centering the carrier 205 relative to the container 200 by means of a counter-centering device of the container 200, described in more detail below in Figure 3, for receiving the centering device 250.

[0039] The carrier 205 also optionally comprises a back element 255 arranged on a rear side of the base element 225. According to one embodiment, the centering device 250 is arranged on the back element 255.

[0040] A characteristic feature of the door rack design is its division into the container 200 and the support 205. According to one exemplary embodiment, the container 200, such as a plastic container, is placed onto the support 205, for example, an aluminum support, or aluminum support for short, or is otherwise arranged or aligned thereon. By dividing the door rack 110 in this way, the user can easily and quickly remove and clean the container 200 when cleaning is required. The support 205 can, for example, remain in the refrigerator during this time.

[0041] In order to compensate for possible tolerances, for example in the container 200, the container 200 is or is optionally centered or aligned on the carrier 205 by means of the counter-centering device described in more detail in Figure 3, for example by means of a rear fin of the container 200.

[0042] The support 205 optionally consists of several parts, which, as illustrated below in Figure 6, are assembled with one another, in particular in a form-fitting manner, using clamping pins, merely by way of example. Alternatively, the several parts of the support 205 could also be screwed or glued together. Figure 3 shows a schematic representation of a door rack 110 according to an exemplary embodiment. The door rack shown in Figure 2 is shown as an example from a different perspective, namely from the rear of the door rack 110, in an unassembled state.

[0043] Optionally, the container 200 comprises a counter-centering device 300 for centering the container 200 relative to the carrier 205 by means of the centering device of the carrier 205 shown in Figure 2 for receiving the counter-centering device 300.

[0044] The container 200 comprises a coupling device 302 for coupling the container 200 to the carrier 205. The carrier 205 comprises a counter-coupling device 305 arranged on the columns 215, 220 and corresponding to the coupling device 302 for coupling the container 200 to the carrier 205. The coupling device 302 comprises a first coupling element 310, which is optionally formed as a rail formed along a rear wall of the container 200. The first coupling element 310 can be coupled to a first counter-coupling element 315 of the counter-coupling device 305. For this purpose, the first counter-coupling element 315 has, for example, a first recess for receiving the first coupling element 310 therein. The coupling device 302 further comprises a second coupling element 320 opposite the first coupling element 310, which is optionally formed as a rail formed along a rear wall of the container 200.The second coupling element 320 can be coupled to a second counter-coupling element 325 of the counter-coupling device 305, which is located opposite the first counter-coupling element 315. For this purpose, the second counter-coupling element 325 has, for example, a second recess to accommodate the second coupling element 320 therein.

[0045] The carrier 205 comprises the suspension device 210, which is arranged, for example, on the columns 215, 220 next to the counter-coupling device 305 for suspending the carrier 205, for example in the door of the refrigerator shown in Figure 1.

[0046] According to one exemplary embodiment, the hanging device 210 comprises a first hook 330 for hanging the carrier 205 in the door of the refrigerator. The first hook 330 comprises a hook-shaped first upper hook section, a first middle hook section having a first nose, and a hook-shaped first lower hook section. The first middle hook section is optionally arranged between the first upper hook section and the first lower hook section. For example, the carrier can be hooked into the door of the refrigerator using the first upper hook section or the first lower hook section. It is conceivable that the first middle hook section engages in the door when the first upper hook section and the first lower hook section are hooked into the door.According to one embodiment, the hanging device 210 comprises a corresponding second hook 335 for hanging the carrier 205 in the door of the refrigerator. The hooks 330, 335 are arranged, for example, on opposite sides of the carrier 205. The second hook 335 comprises a hook-shaped second upper hook section, a second middle hook section having a second nose, and a hook-shaped second lower hook section. The second middle hook section is optionally arranged between the second upper hook section and the second lower hook section. For example, the carrier can be hung in the door of the refrigerator using the second upper hook section or the second lower hook section. It is conceivable that the second middle hook section engages in the door when the second upper hook section and the second lower hook section are hooked into the door.

[0047] Figure 4 shows a schematic representation of a door rack 110 according to one exemplary embodiment. For example only, this door rack 110 is the door rack 110 shown in Figure 2 in the assembled state, i.e., the container 200 is coupled to the carrier 205 and held by the carrier 205.

[0048] According to one embodiment, the container 200 has a firm fit and secure hold in the carrier 205, which is also referred to as a frame, if possible without the container 200 rattling in the carrier 205 or being arranged loosely or too loosely therein.

[0049] Advantageously, the container 200 is loosely coupled to the carrier 205 so that a user can detach the container 200 from the carrier 205 without tools.

[0050] Figure 5 shows a schematic representation of a door rack 110 according to an exemplary embodiment. For example only, this door rack 110 is the door rack 110 shown in Figure 3 in the assembled state, i.e., the container 200 is mounted on the support 205. For this purpose, the container 200 is coupled to the support 205 using the coupling device 302 and the counter-coupling device 305.

[0051] Figure 6 shows a schematic representation of a support 205 for use for a door rack according to one exemplary embodiment. The support 205 is illustrated in an unassembled state purely by way of example. The support 205 comprises a first connecting device 600 for the positive, interlocking and / or materially bonded connection of the base element 225 and the back element 255 to the first web 240 and the first column 215 of the first side element 230. For this purpose, the first connecting device 600 comprises a plurality of connecting elements 605, 610, 615, purely by way of example, a first connecting element 605, a second connecting element 610, and a third connecting element 615. The first connecting element 605 and the second connecting element 610 are each arranged between the base element 225 and the first web 240. The third connecting element 615 is arranged between the back element 255 and the first column 215.According to one embodiment, the connecting elements 605, 610, 615 are designed as dowel pins. Alternatively, the connecting elements 605, 610, 615 are designed as screws. According to one embodiment, the first connecting device 600 additionally or alternatively comprises an adhesive for firmly bonding the base element 225 and the back element 255 to the first web 240.

[0052] The carrier 205 comprises a second connecting device 620 for the positive, interlocking and / or materially bonded connection of the base element 225 and the back element 255 to the second web 245 and the second column 220 of the second side element 235. For this purpose, the second connecting device 620 comprises a plurality of connecting elements 625, 630, 635, merely by way of example a fourth connecting element 625, a fifth connecting element 630 and a sixth connecting element 635. The fourth connecting element 625 and the fifth connecting element 630 are each arranged between the base element 225 and the second web 245. The sixth connecting element 635 is arranged between the back element 255 and the second column 220. According to one embodiment, the connecting elements 625, 630, 635 are designed as dowel pins. Alternatively, the connecting elements 625, 630, 635 are designed as screws.According to one embodiment, the second connecting device 620 additionally or alternatively comprises an adhesive for firmly connecting the base element 225 and the back element 255 to the second web 245.

Claims

Patent claims 1. A door rack (110) for arranging in a door (105) of a refrigeration appliance (100), wherein the door rack (110) has the following features: a container (200) with a coupling device (302); and a carrier (205) for receiving the container (200), wherein the carrier (205) has a hanging device (210) for hanging the carrier (205) in the door (105) and a counter-coupling device (305) corresponding to the coupling device (302) for coupling the container (200) to the carrier (205).

2. Door rack (110) according to claim 1, wherein the hanging device (210) has a first hook (330) for hanging the carrier (205) in the door (105) and a second hook (335) for hanging the carrier (205) in the door (105), wherein the hooks (330, 335) are arranged on opposite sides of the carrier (205).

3. Door rack (110) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the coupling device (302) comprises a first coupling element (310) for coupling to a first counter-coupling element (315) of the counter-coupling device (305) and a second coupling element (320) opposite the first coupling element (310) for coupling to a second counter-coupling element (325) of the counter-coupling device (305) opposite the first counter-coupling element (315).

4. Door rack (110) according to claim 3, wherein the first coupling element (310) and the second coupling element (320) are formed as rails formed along a rear wall of the container (200).

5. Door rack (110) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the support (205) has a centering device (250) and the container (200) has a counter-centering device (300) for centering the container (200) relative to the support (205).

6. Door rack (110) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the support (205) has a first column (215) and a second column (220), wherein the first column (215) and the second column (220) are arranged on opposite sides of the support (205), and wherein the columns (215, 220) form the suspension device (210) and the counter-coupling device (305).

7. Door rack (110) according to claim 6, wherein the carrier (205) comprises a bottom element (225), a first side element (230) and a second side element (235), wherein the Floor element (225) is arranged between the side elements (230, 235) and wherein the first side element (230) forms the first column (215) and the second side element (235) forms the second column (220).

8. Door rack (110) according to claim 7, wherein the support (205) has a first connecting device (600) for connecting the base element (225) to a first web (240) of the first side element (230) and a second connecting device (620) for connecting the base element (225) to a second web (245) of the second side element (235).

9. Door rack (110) according to claim 8, wherein the first connecting device (600) comprises at least one screw and / or at least one clamping pin and / or at least one adhesive and wherein the second connecting device (620) comprises at least one screw and / or at least one clamping pin and / or at least one adhesive.

10. Door rack (110) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the support (205) is formed at least partially from aluminum.

11. A cooling device (100) for cooling objects, wherein the cooling device (100) has a door (105) and a door rack (110) arranged on the door (105) according to one of the preceding claims.

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