EP3109577B1 - Domestic appliance - Google Patents

Description

From the prior art, refrigerators and / or freezers are known which comprise a housing, a movably mounted door and a hinge which is provided to be fastened to a housing wall of the housing. As a stand and / or to support the hinge, an adjusting screw, which can be fastened to the hinge, can be supported against a standing surface.

The post-published EP 3 086 065 A1 discloses a household refrigeration appliance with a bearing bracket on which a support foot is arranged.

The JP S63 69985 U discloses a household refrigerator in which feet are each arranged by means of a screw connection on the household refrigerator.

The object of the invention is in particular to provide a domestic appliance device with an advantageously low complexity. The object is achieved according to the invention by the features of claim 1, while advantageous configurations and developments of the invention can be found in the subclaims. A household appliance device, in particular a refrigerator device, is proposed with at least one household appliance hinge, which is provided to be attached to at least one household appliance housing wall, in particular a preferably vertical outer surface, particularly preferably a front surface and / or a side surface, and with at least one Thread-free support element, which is provided for a force acting on the at least one household appliance hinge, in particular at least one weight force of the at least one household appliance hinge and / or at least one household appliance door hinged by the at least one household appliance hinge, in an assembled state, in particular in an assembled state of the Household appliance, preferably in a fully assembled state of the household appliance, at least partially, preferably at least to a large extent, in particular directly, in a standing area, in particular in a standing area for the household appliance, initiate. It is provided that the at least one support element is designed differently from a single, cuboid domestic appliance base.

It is provided that the at least one support element is at least partially and preferably at least to a large extent designed as a cover panel. Under one "Cover panel" is to be understood in particular as an object which is intended to close at least one further object, in particular the at least one domestic appliance hinge, at least partially, preferably at least largely and particularly preferably at least one section of the at least one domestic appliance hinge that is visible from the outside enclose and / or cover, in order to improve an appearance in particular. In this way, additional costs in particular can be minimized. Furthermore, a variety of components can be reduced, whereby the assembly effort can also be reduced. In this context, a "domestic appliance device" is to be understood in particular as at least a part, in particular a subassembly, of a domestic appliance. In particular, the household appliance device can also include the entire household appliance. The household appliance can be designed as any household appliance that appears sensible to a person skilled in the art, preferably as a built-in appliance, in particular as a washing device and / or as a cooking device and / or preferably as a refrigeration device, in particular as a refrigerator and / or freezer, in particular as a refrigerator, freezer , Freezer, chest freezer, fridge-freezer and / or wine storage cabinet. In particular, the household appliance device has at least one household appliance housing with the at least one household appliance housing wall and in particular at least one movably mounted closing element, in particular a household appliance door and / or a household appliance flap, which is preferably pivotable about a vertical axis, in particular in relation to an installation position and / or the standing surface . Furthermore, an “outer surface” of an object should be understood to mean, in particular, a surface area which is arranged in particular on an outside of the object. In this context, a "domestic appliance hinge" is to be understood in particular as a hinge unit, preferably a door hinge, which is provided to movably connect at least two objects, in particular the at least one closing element and the at least one domestic appliance housing. The at least one household appliance hinge can be designed as any hinge that appears sensible to a person skilled in the art, in particular as a door hinge, concealed hinge, sliding hinge, flat hinge, K hinge, multi-joint hinge and / or as a hinge for a flush door. The at least one household appliance hinge preferably consists at least essentially of metal, in particular aluminum, steel and / or stainless steel, and / or an alloy, especially brass. Alternatively, it is also conceivable that the at least one domestic appliance hinge consists at least essentially of a composite material and / or plastic. The fact that an object "at least essentially" consists of a material is to be understood in this context in particular as meaning that the object has a mass fraction of at least 50%, advantageously at least 60%, preferably at least 70% and particularly preferably at least 80% the material. “Provided” is to be understood in particular as specifically designed and / or equipped. The fact that an object is provided for a specific function should be understood in particular to mean that the object fulfills and / or executes this specific function in at least one application and / or operating state.

In this context, a “support element” is to be understood in particular as an object which is provided to support and / or close the at least one domestic appliance hinge at least in one direction, preferably in one direction vertical to the standing surface, in particular indirectly and / or directly stabilize. The at least one support element preferably consists at least essentially of metal, in particular aluminum, steel and / or stainless steel, an alloy, in particular brass, a composite material, an elastomer and / or plastic. Furthermore, the at least one support element can be designed in several parts, in particular in two parts. However, the at least one support element is preferably designed in one piece, in particular in one piece. In this context, “in one piece” is to be understood in particular to be at least cohesively connected. The material bond can be produced, for example, by an adhesive process, a welding process, a soldering process and / or another process that appears sensible to a person skilled in the art. Advantageously, one-piece but molded in one piece should be understood. Preferably this one piece is made from a single blank. The at least one support element is preferably designed to be free from a contact surface with an adjusting screw and in particular different from a pure surface protection element. The fact that at least two objects have a “contact surface” is to be understood in particular to mean that the at least two objects touch at least one point at least in one operating state and thus in particular have at least one contact point. The at least two objects can in particular also be formed in one piece. In this case, the at least one point of contact is preferably within a, in particular common, material, in particular at least in a transition area, of the at least two objects. Furthermore, a “surface protection element” is to be understood as meaning in particular an element which is provided to protect a surface, in particular the standing area, from mechanical stress at least partially, preferably at least to a large extent and particularly preferably completely. The fact that the at least one support element is "thread-free" is to be understood in particular that the at least one support element is free from an internal and / or external thread and in particular from an adjusting screw, a threaded hole and / or a screwable furniture foot, adjustable foot and / or plate is designed differently. The fact that the at least one support element is provided to “introduce” a force acting on the at least one domestic appliance hinge into a standing surface is to be understood in particular to mean that at least a support element is provided to provide at least one additional path, in particular an at least substantially direct path and in particular a path different from the at least one domestic appliance housing and the at least one domestic appliance base, for a force flow. In this context, an "at least essentially direct path" is to be understood as meaning, in particular, a path of a force flow between at least two objects, preferably exactly two objects, which of a shortest possible path between the at least two objects by at most 40%, advantageously by at most 25%, preferably by a maximum of 15% and particularly preferably by a maximum of 5%.

With this configuration, a domestic appliance device can be provided with an advantageously low complexity. Furthermore, improved properties with regard to stability and / or fatigue strength, in particular of the at least one domestic appliance hinge, can be achieved. Furthermore, an increased load-bearing capacity of a domestic appliance, in particular at least one closing element of the domestic appliance, can advantageously be made possible. In addition, costs can be reduced, a lifetime can be increased and the amount of work minimized. In particular, it is also possible to advantageously retrofit existing domestic appliance devices.

The at least one support element preferably has at least one contact surface with the standing surface, as a result of which a force, in particular a force acting on the at least one domestic appliance hinge, can be introduced particularly advantageously into the standing surface.

If the at least one support element has at least one contact surface with the at least one domestic appliance hinge, in particular stability can be further increased. In particular, the at least one support element on the at least one domestic appliance hinge, in particular at least partially by at least one material connection, such as a welded connection, a soldered connection and / or an adhesive connection, at least one non-positive connection, such as a clamp connection, and / or at least one positive connection Connection, such as, for example, a latching connection and / or a rivet connection, be attached. In particular, the at least one support element can also be connected in one piece to the at least one domestic appliance hinge.

It is further proposed that the at least one domestic appliance hinge is provided to be attached to at least one front surface of the at least one domestic appliance housing wall. In this case, fastening could be achieved by a snap-in connection, an adhesive connection, a welded connection, a soldered connection, a riveted connection and / or preferably by a screw connection. In particular, this can reduce the complexity of the at least one domestic appliance hinge and simplify assembly. Furthermore, an overall width of the domestic appliance can be reduced.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, it is proposed that at least one support point of the at least one support element, preferably a contact surface and / or a contact point of the at least one support element with the at least one domestic appliance hinge, in particular at least in a closed state of the at least one domestic appliance hinge, from a contact surface the at least one domestic appliance hinge with the at least one domestic appliance housing wall, preferably the at least one front surface, has an at least substantially maximum distance. An “at least substantially maximum distance” should be understood to mean, in particular, a distance which deviates from the maximum distance by at most 30%, advantageously by at most 20%, preferably by at most 10% and particularly preferably by at most 5%. In this way, in particular a lever force acting on the at least one domestic appliance hinge can advantageously be minimized.

It is also proposed that the at least one support element is designed as an additional component. An "additional component" is to be understood in particular as an optional object that can be used by an end user and / or installer if required and that is intended to be used in an, in particular fully functional, operating state and / or installed state of the domestic appliance, preferably without tools and / or to be assembled and / or disassembled using only a screwdriver, in particular afterwards. In this way, already existing household appliance devices can advantageously be modified for an increased load-bearing capacity, whereby an advantageous retrofitting can be achieved. Furthermore, the assembly effort can advantageously be minimized.

If the at least one support element and the at least one domestic appliance hinge are at least partially formed in one piece, particularly simple support of the at least one domestic appliance hinge can be achieved and stability can be increased. The phrase "at least partially in one piece" should be understood in this context in particular to mean that at least one component of the at least one support element and / or the at least one support element is formed in one piece with at least one component of the at least one domestic appliance hinge.

The at least one domestic appliance hinge is preferably designed as a drag hinge. In this case, the at least one domestic appliance hinge comprises at least one hinge angle element and at least one bearing element. A "hinge bracket element" should be understood to mean in particular an element, preferably a single component, in particular a base part, of the at least one domestic appliance hinge, which is intended to be attached to the at least one domestic appliance housing wall and preferably at least one hinge bracket bolt and / or at least one Has hinge angle bushing. Furthermore, the at least one locking element has at least one locking element bolt and / or at least one locking element bushing. In this context, a "bearing element" should in particular mean a connecting element between the at least one hinge bracket element, in particular the at least one hinge bracket bolt and / or the at least one hinge bracket socket, and the at least one locking element, in particular the at least one locking element bolt and / or the at least one locking element bushing. For this purpose, the at least one bearing element has, in particular, at least one bearing bush and / or at least one bearing pin, which are designed in particular to correspond to the at least one hinge angle pin and / or the at least one hinge angle bushing. Furthermore, the at least one bearing element has in particular at least one bearing bush and / or at least one bearing pin, which are designed in particular to correspond to the at least one closing element pin and / or the at least one closing element bush. The at least one bearing element is preferably at least essentially cylindrical, in particular at least one bearing bushing being formed by a, preferably non-circular, bore and in particular at least one bearing pin by an outer surface of the at least essentially cylindrical bearing element. Furthermore, the at least one bearing element can in particular have at least one projection which is provided to establish a correct position, in particular the assembly position, of the at least one bearing element. In a preferred embodiment, the at least one hinge bracket element has at least one hinge bracket bolt and the at least one closing element has at least one closing element bushing. In this case, the at least one bearing element has at least one bearing bush, which is provided in particular to accommodate the at least one, in particular correspondingly designed, hinge angle bolt. Furthermore, the at least one bearing element in this case has at least one bearing pin, which is provided in particular to be received by the at least one, in particular correspondingly designed, closing element bushing. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the at least one bearing element and the at least one hinge angle element are formed in one piece. In this context, “at least essentially” cylindrical is to be understood as meaning, in particular, a shape which deviates from a cylindrical shape by at most 30%, preferably at most 20% and particularly preferably at most 10%. In this way, in particular, a simple and inexpensive domestic appliance device, in particular for a built-in house appliance, can be provided, wherein a furniture front can advantageously be easily connected to the built-in house appliance.

If the at least one support element is provided to support the at least one hinge angle element, advantageously simple support can be achieved in particular.

In an alternative embodiment of the invention it is proposed that the at least one support element be provided to support the at least one bearing element and in particular at least one bearing bush of the at least one bearing element. In this way, fatigue strength in particular can advantageously be increased.

It is further proposed that the at least one support element is formed in one piece with the at least one hinge angle element. In particular, this can reduce the workload and minimize costs.

If the at least one support element is formed in one piece with the at least one bearing element, in particular stability can be further increased.

Further advantages emerge from the following description of the drawings. Five exemplary embodiments of the invention are shown in the drawing. The drawing, the description and the claims contain numerous features in combination. The person skilled in the art will expediently also consider the features individually and combine them into useful further combinations.

Fig. 1

ein als Kältegerät ausgebildetes Hausgerät in einem in einem Küchenmöbel eingebauten Zustand, mit einer Hausgerätevorrichtung in einem geöffneten Zustand in einer schematischen Seitenansicht,

Fig. 2

das Hausgerät in einem geschlossenen Zustand in einer schematischen Seitenansicht,

Fig. 3

eine detaillierte Ansicht eines Hausgerätescharniers einer weiteren Hausgerätevorrichtung,

Fig. 4

eine detaillierte Ansicht eines Hausgerätescharniers einer weiteren Hausgerätevorrichtung,

Fig. 5

eine erste Ansicht der Hausgerätevorrichtung aus Figur 4 mit einem Abstützelement,

Fig. 6

eine zweite Ansicht der Hausgerätevorrichtung aus Figur 4 mit dem Abstützelement aus Figur 5,

Fig. 7

eine erste Ansicht einer weiteren Hausgerätevorrichtung mit einem weiteren Abstützelement,

Fig. 8

eine zweite Ansicht der weiteren Hausgerätevorrichtung mit dem weiteren Abstützelement aus Figur 7,

Fig. 9

eine Ansicht einer weiteren Hausgerätevorrichtung mit einem weiteren Abstützelement und

Fig. 10

eine Ansicht einer weiteren Hausgerätevorrichtung mit einem weiteren Abstützelement.

Show it:

Fig. 1

a domestic appliance designed as a refrigeration device in a state installed in kitchen furniture, with a domestic appliance device in an open state in a schematic side view,

Fig. 2

the household appliance in a closed state in a schematic side view,

Fig. 3

a detailed view of a household appliance hinge of another household appliance device,

Fig. 4

a detailed view of a household appliance hinge of another household appliance device,

Fig. 5

a first view of the domestic appliance device Figure 4 with a support element,

Fig. 6

a second view of the domestic appliance device Figure 4 with the support element Figure 5 ,

Fig. 7

a first view of a further domestic appliance device with a further support element,

Fig. 8

a second view of the further domestic appliance device with the further support element Figure 7 ,

Fig. 9

a view of a further domestic appliance device with a further support element and

Fig. 10

a view of a further domestic appliance device with a further support element.

The Figures 1 and 2 schematically show an exemplary domestic appliance designed as a cooling device in an open state ( Figure 1 ) and in a closed state ( Figure 2 ) in a side view. In the present case, the domestic appliance 36 is designed as a built-in appliance. In the present case, the household appliance 36 is built into household furniture 42, at least in an assembled state. A standing area 16 is given by a house furniture floor. Alternatively, it is conceivable that a domestic appliance is designed as a free-standing stand-alone appliance.

The domestic appliance 36 comprises a domestic appliance device. The household appliance device is provided in a known manner to cool food and other refrigerated goods. For this purpose, the household appliance device comprises a household appliance housing 38 with a cooling space (not shown) and a closing element 40. In the present case, the closing element 40 is designed as a household appliance door. The closing element 40 is movably mounted. The closing element 40 is provided to close the domestic appliance housing 38. The domestic appliance device also has a domestic appliance stand 46. In the present case, the domestic appliance device has a single domestic appliance stand 46. The domestic appliance stand 46 is at least substantially cuboid. In the present case, the domestic appliance stand 46 has a height of approximately 1 cm.

Furthermore, the domestic appliance device comprises at least one domestic appliance hinge 10. In the present case, the domestic appliance hinge 10 is only shown schematically in order to describe, in particular, a function of the domestic appliance device. In particular, only one domestic appliance hinge 10, in particular a lower one Household appliance hinge 10 is shown. Furthermore, only one part of the domestic appliance hinge 10 that is immovable and, in particular, is connected to the domestic appliance housing 38 in a rotationally fixed manner is shown. The household appliance hinge 10 can be designed as any household appliance hinge 10. The household appliance hinge 10 is arranged in a lower corner area of the household appliance housing 38. The domestic appliance hinge 10 is provided to be attached to a domestic appliance housing wall 12. In the present case, the domestic appliance hinge 10 is provided to be fastened to a front surface 22 of the domestic appliance housing wall 12. Alternatively or additionally, it is also conceivable that a domestic appliance hinge is provided to be fastened to a side surface of a domestic appliance housing wall. Further domestic appliance hinges, not shown in this case, are also conceivable, in particular in an upper region of a domestic appliance housing.

The household appliance hinge 10 is connected to the front surface 22 of the household appliance housing wall 12. Accordingly, the domestic appliance hinge 10 has a contact surface 26 with the domestic appliance housing wall 12. The domestic appliance hinge 10 is provided to connect the closing element 40 and the domestic appliance housing 38 in a moveable manner. In the present case, the closing element 40 can be pivoted about a vertical axis 44 in relation to the standing surface 16 relative to the domestic appliance housing 38.

The household appliance device also has a support element 14. The support element 14 is designed to be thread-free. The support element 14 has a contact surface 18 with the standing surface 16. The support element 14 also has a contact surface 20 with the domestic appliance hinge 10. Accordingly, the support element 14 in the present case touches both the standing surface 16 and the household appliance hinge 10. The support element 14 is arranged such that a support point 24 of the support element 14 is at a maximum distance from the contact surface 26. In the present case, the maximum distance is about 4 cm.

The support element 14 is provided to provide a second path, in particular in addition to a path over the household appliance housing 38 and the household appliance stand 46, for a force flow. In the present case, the support element 14 is provided to provide an at least essentially direct path for a force flow between the domestic appliance hinge 10 and the standing surface 16. The support element 14 is provided to act on the domestic appliance hinge 10 force in one at least partially to initiate the installed state of the domestic appliance 36 into the standing area 16. The support element 14 is provided to introduce a weight force acting on the household appliance hinge 10, in particular the closing element 40, at least partially into the standing surface 16. The support element 14 is thus provided to support and stabilize the domestic appliance hinge 10 in a direction vertical to the standing surface 16.

In the Figures 3 to 11 concrete embodiments of the invention are shown. The following description and the drawing are essentially limited to the differences between the basic example and the specific exemplary embodiments, with regard to components with the same designation, in particular with regard to components with the same reference symbols, in principle also to the drawing and / or the description of the principle example, in particular of the Figures 1 and 2 , and / or the other exemplary embodiments can be referred to. To distinguish between the exemplary embodiments, in the specific exemplary embodiments the Figures 3 to 11 the letters a to e followed.

In the Figure 3 a first specific embodiment of the invention is shown. The embodiment of Figure 3 is followed by the letter a. The further exemplary embodiment shows a possible configuration of a domestic appliance hinge 10a and of a support element 14a.

The household appliance hinge 10a is designed as a flat hinge. The household appliance hinge 10a consists at least essentially of stainless steel. The household appliance hinge 10a comprises two fittings 48a, 50a. In the present case, the household appliance hinge 10, in particular a first fitting 48a, is screwed to the household appliance housing wall 12a. For this purpose, the domestic appliance housing wall 12a has several threaded bores (not shown). In the present case, the household appliance housing wall 12a has four threaded bores. Furthermore, the first fitting 48a has several bores (not shown). In the present case, the first fitting 48a has four bores. The bores are designed to correspond to the threaded bores in the household appliance housing wall 12a. Furthermore, the first fitting 48a has several further bores 51a. In the present case, the first fitting 48a has two further bores 51a. The further bores 51a are provided for this purpose, the household appliance hinge 10a in addition to connect to a house furniture 42a, in particular to screw. Furthermore, the domestic appliance hinge 10a is connected to the closing element 40a. For the sake of clarity, the closing element 40a has only been indicated by broken lines. In the present case, the domestic appliance hinge 10a, in particular a second fitting 50a, is screwed onto the closing element 40a. For this purpose, the closing element 40a has a plurality of threaded bores (not shown). In the present case, the closing element 40a has three threaded bores. Furthermore, the second fitting 50a has several bores 52a (cf. Figure 3 ). In the present case, the second fitting 50a has three bores 52a. The bores 52a are designed to correspond to the threaded bores of the closing element 40a.

The support element 14a is formed in one piece with the first fitting 48a in the present case. In the present case, the support element 14a is at least substantially cuboid. The support element 14a has a height of approximately 1 cm. The support element 14a consists of stainless steel. Alternatively, any other number of bores and / or threaded bores is also conceivable. It is also conceivable that a household appliance hinge is connected to a closing element and / or a household appliance housing wall in a different manner that appears sensible to a person skilled in the art, in particular by a form-fitting connection and / or a material connection. Furthermore, a support element could also consist of a plastic, an elastomer and / or another material that appears sensible to a person skilled in the art. Furthermore, a support element could also be designed at least partially as a cover panel and / or as an additional component, so that the support element could be assembled without tools.

In the Figures 4 to 6 a further specific embodiment of the invention is shown. The embodiment of Figures 4 to 6 is followed by the letter b. The further embodiment of the Figures 4 to 6 differs from the previous exemplary embodiment at least essentially in that it uses a domestic appliance hinge 10b and a support element 14b.

The household appliance hinge 10b is designed as a drag hinge in the present case (cf. Figure 4 ). The domestic appliance hinge 10b comprises a hinge angle element 32b. The hinge angle element 32b is made of steel. The hinge angle element 32b is provided to be attached to a domestic appliance housing wall 12b. in the In the present case, the hinge angle element 32b is provided to be attached to a front surface 22b of the domestic appliance housing wall 12b. The hinge angle element 32b is screwed to the front surface 22b of the domestic appliance housing wall 12b. Alternatively, it is also conceivable that a hinge angle element is provided to be attached to a side surface of a household appliance housing wall. The hinge angle element 32b also has a hinge angle bolt 54b. The hinge angle bolt 54b is made of steel. The hinge angle bolt 54b is at least substantially cuboid. Here, the hinge angle bolt 54b has an at least substantially square cross section in a viewing direction perpendicular to a standing surface 16b. In the present case, the hinge angle bolt 54b is formed in one piece with the hinge angle element 32b. Alternatively, it is also conceivable that at least one hinge angle element has a hinge angle bushing, in particular instead of a hinge angle bolt. Furthermore, it is conceivable that a hinge angle bolt and / or a hinge angle bushing are made from a different material, in particular in comparison to a hinge angle element. Furthermore, it is conceivable to design a hinge angle element and a hinge angle bolt and / or a hinge angle bushing in two parts.

The household appliance hinge 10b further comprises a bearing element 34b. The bearing element 34b is made of plastic. The bearing element 34b is at least substantially cylindrical. The bearing element 34b has a bearing bush (not shown). The bearing bush is arranged on a side facing the hinge angle element 32b. The bearing bush is designed as a recess. The bearing bush is at least essentially cuboid. The bearing bush has an at least substantially square cross section in a viewing direction perpendicular to the standing surface 16b. The bearing bush has a shape corresponding to the hinge angle bolt 54b. The bearing bushing enables the bearing element 34b to be connected, in particular firmly, to the hinge angle element 32b. The bearing bushing is provided to encompass the hinge angle bolt 54b. The bearing bush is provided to receive the hinge angle bolt 54b, in particular in a form-fitting manner. Alternatively, it is also conceivable to form a bearing element and a hinge angle element in one piece.

Furthermore, the bearing element 34b has a bearing pin (not shown). The bearing pin is formed at least essentially by an outer surface of the bearing element 34b. The bearing pin has at least essentially an outer shape that corresponds to a closing element bushing (not shown) of the closing element 40b. The bearing pin enables the bearing element 34b to be connected to the closing element 40b. The locking element bushing is provided to receive the bearing pin and / or the bearing element 34b, in particular in a non-positive manner. Furthermore, the bearing element 34b has a projection 56b on a side facing the hinge angle element 32b. The projection 56b is provided to define a position of the bearing element 34b. In the present case, the closing element 40b is pivotable about a vertical axis 44b about the bearing element 34b.

The Figures 5 and 6 show the support element 14b in two different views. The support element 14b is at least substantially L-shaped. The support element 14 is formed in one piece, in particular in one piece. The support element 14b consists of plastic. Alternatively, a support element could also consist of an elastomer or some other material that appears sensible to a person skilled in the art. The support element 14b also has an opening 58b (cf. Figure 6 ). The opening 58b is arranged on a side of the support element 14b facing a furniture side wall, in particular a furniture side wall closer to the domestic appliance hinge 10b. In the present case, the support element 14b has a height of approximately 5 cm. The support element 14b is designed as an additional component 30b. The support element 14b is designed as a cover panel 28b. In the present case, the support element 14b can be mounted without tools in a mounted state of a domestic appliance 36b. For assembly, the support element 14b is pushed onto the domestic appliance hinge 10b. Alternatively, it is conceivable that a support element is attached to a domestic appliance hinge, in particular via at least one latching connection and / or at least one screw connection.

Furthermore, the support element 14b has a contact surface 18b with the standing surface 16b. The support element 14b also has a contact surface 20b with the domestic appliance hinge 10b (cf. Figure 6 ). In the present case, the support element 14b is thus provided to support the hinge angle element 32b. Alternatively, it is conceivable that at least one support element is provided, at least one Support bearing element. Furthermore, it is conceivable that at least one support element is provided to support at least one hinge angle element and at least one bearing element.

In the Figures 7 and 8 another embodiment of the invention is shown. The embodiment of Figures 7 and 8 is followed by the letter c. The further embodiment of the Figures 7 and 8 differs from the previous exemplary embodiment at least essentially in that it has a support element 14c.

The Figures 7 and 8 show the support element 14c in two different views. The support element 14c has an at least substantially oval cross section in a viewing direction perpendicular to a standing surface 16c. The support element 14c consists at least essentially of plastic. The support element 14c is provided in the present case to support a bearing element 34c. Furthermore, the support element 14c and a domestic appliance hinge 10c are at least partially formed in one piece. The support element 14c is formed in one piece with the bearing element 34c. Alternatively, it is also conceivable that a support element and a bearing element are designed in two parts. The support element 14c also has an opening 58c (cf. Figure 7 ). The opening 58c is arranged on a side of the support element 14c that faces a furniture side wall, in particular a furniture side wall that is further away from the household appliance hinge 10c. The opening 58c serves to mount the support element 14c on a hinge angle bolt 54c. Alternatively, it is also conceivable that a support element and a hinge angle element are formed in one piece. In this case, there is no need for an opening in a support element.

In the Figure 9 another embodiment of the invention is shown. The embodiment of Figure 9 is followed by the letter d. The further embodiment of the Figure 9 differs from the previous exemplary embodiments at least essentially in that it has a support element 14d.

The support element 14d is at least substantially L-shaped. A lower end of the support element 14d is directed in the direction of a domestic appliance housing 38d. The support element 14d consists at least essentially of steel. The support element 14d and a household appliance hinge 10d are at least partially formed in one piece in the present case. The support element 14d is in one piece formed with a hinge angle element 32d. In the present case, the support element 14d is thus provided to support the hinge angle element 32d. Alternatively and / or additionally, it is conceivable that a support element is made from a plastic. It is also conceivable that a support element, in particular at least on a contact surface with a standing surface, has an additional surface protection element, in particular made of a plastic and / or of an elastomer. The surface protection element can be connected to the support element by any method that appears sensible to a person skilled in the art, for example by means of an adhesive connection and / or a latching connection. Furthermore, the surface protection element could also be formed by a cover panel. In this case, a support element could have at least one contact surface with the cover panel.

In the Figures 10 and Fig. 11 shows another embodiment of the invention. The embodiment of Figures 10 and 11 is followed by the letter e. The further embodiment of the Figures 10 and 11 differs from the previous exemplary embodiments at least essentially in that it has a support element 14e.

The Figures 10 11 and 11 show the support element 14e in two different views. The support element 14e consists of plastic. In the present case, the support element 14e is designed as an additional component 30e. For assembly, the support element 14e is pushed under a domestic appliance hinge 10e. Alternatively, it is conceivable that a support element is attached to a household appliance hinge, a household appliance housing and / or a standing surface. The support element 14e has two support webs 60e, 62e. A first support web 60e has an at least substantially square cross section in a viewing direction perpendicular to a standing surface 16e. The first support web 60e has a height of approximately 3 cm. A second support web 62e has an at least substantially rectangular cross section in a viewing direction perpendicular to the standing surface 16e. The second support web 62e has a height of approximately 5 cm. The support element 14e is provided to support a hinge angle element 32e. In the present case, the first support web 60e is provided to support the hinge angle element 32e. Furthermore, the support element 14e is provided to support a bearing element 34e. in the In the present case, the second support web 62e is provided to support the bearing element 34e.

Reference number

10

Home appliance hinge

12th

Home appliance housing wall

14th

Support element

16

Stand space

18th

Contact area

20th

Contact area

22nd

Front surface

24

Support point

26th

Contact area

28

Cover panel

30th

Additional component

32

Hinge bracket element

34

Bearing element

36

Home appliance

38

Household appliance housing

40

Closing element

42

Home furniture

44

Vertical axis

46

Home appliance stand

48

fitting

50

fitting

51

drilling

52

drilling

54

Hinge bracket bolts

56

Cantilever

58

opening

60

Support web

62

Support web

Claims (13)

1. Household appliance apparatus, in particular refrigeration appliance apparatus, with at least one household appliance hinge (10; 10a - 10e), which is provided to be fastened to at least one household appliance housing wall (12; 12a - 12e), with an individual, cuboid household appliance base and with at least one supporting element (14; 14a - 14e) that is different from the household appliance base, which is provided to introduce a force acting on the at least one household appliance hinge (10; 10a - 10e) at least partially into a base area (16; 16a - 16e) in an installed state, characterised in that the at least one supporting element (14b) is embodied in a threadless manner, and is embodied at least partially as a cover panel (28b).
2. Household appliance apparatus according to claim 1, characterised in that the at least one supporting element (14; 14a - 14e) has at least one contact area (18; 18a - 18e) in relation to the base area (16; 16a - 16e).
3. Household appliance apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the at least one supporting element (14; 14a - 14e) has at least one contact area (20; 20a - 20e) with the at least one household appliance hinge (10; 10a - 10e).
4. Household appliance apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the at least one household appliance hinge (10; 10a - 10e) is provided to be fastened to at least one front area (22; 22a - 22e) of the at least one household appliance housing wall (12; 12a - 12e).
5. Household appliance apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that at least one supporting point (24; 24a - 24e) of the at least one supporting element (14; 14a - 14e) has an at least substantially maximum distance from a contact area (26; 26a - 26e) of the at least one household appliance hinge (10; 10a - 10e) with the at least one household appliance housing wall (12; 12a - 12e).
6. Household appliance apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the at least one supporting element (14b; 14e) is embodied as an additional structural element (30b; 30e).
7. Household appliance according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterised in that the at least one supporting element (14a; 14c; 14d) and the at least one household appliance hinge (10a; 10c; 10d) are at least partially embodied in one piece.
8. Household appliance apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the at least one household appliance hinge (10b - 10e) comprises at least one hinge bracket element (32b - 32e) and at least one bearing element (34b - 34e).
9. Household appliance apparatus according to claim 8, characterised in that the at least one supporting element (14b; 14d; 14e) is provided to support the at least one hinge bracket element (32b; 32d; 32e).
10. Household appliance apparatus according to claim 8 or 9, characterised in that the at least one supporting element (14c; 14e) is provided to support the at least one bearing element (34c; 34e).
11. Household appliance apparatus according to one of claims 8 to 10, characterised in that the at least one supporting element (14d) is embodied in one piece with the at least one hinge bracket element (32d).
12. Household appliance apparatus according to one of claims 8 to 11, characterised in that the at least one supporting element (14c) is embodied in one piece with the at least one bearing element (34c).
13. Household appliance (36; 36a - 36e), in particular refrigeration appliance, with at least one household appliance apparatus according to one of the preceding claims.

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