WO2016174148A2 - Dispositif électroménager - Google Patents

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WO2016174148A2
WO2016174148A2 PCT/EP2016/059513 EP2016059513W WO2016174148A2 WO 2016174148 A2 WO2016174148 A2 WO 2016174148A2 EP 2016059513 W EP2016059513 W EP 2016059513W WO 2016174148 A2 WO2016174148 A2 WO 2016174148A2
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Mehmet Ciyanoglu
Necati Bora GÜREL
Aydin SAHIN
Ahmet SAYGI
Erdem SÜMER
Tanzer YILDIZGÖCER
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BSH Hausgeraete GmbH
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D23/00—General constructional features
    • F25D23/006—General constructional features for mounting refrigerating machinery components
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D23/00—General constructional features
    • F25D23/003—General constructional features for cooling refrigerating machinery
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D11/00—Self-contained movable devices, e.g. domestic refrigerators
    • F25D11/02—Self-contained movable devices, e.g. domestic refrigerators with cooling compartments at different temperatures
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D23/00—General constructional features
    • F25D23/02—Doors; Covers
    • F25D23/028—Details
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D25/00—Charging, supporting, and discharging the articles to be cooled
    • F25D25/02—Charging, supporting, and discharging the articles to be cooled by shelves
    • F25D25/021—Charging, supporting, and discharging the articles to be cooled by shelves combined with trays
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D25/00—Charging, supporting, and discharging the articles to be cooled
    • F25D25/02—Charging, supporting, and discharging the articles to be cooled by shelves
    • F25D25/024—Slidable shelves
    • F25D25/025—Drawers
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D2323/00—General constructional features not provided for in other groups of this subclass
    • F25D2323/002—Details for cooling refrigerating machinery
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D2323/00—General constructional features not provided for in other groups of this subclass
    • F25D2323/002—Details for cooling refrigerating machinery
    • F25D2323/0026—Details for cooling refrigerating machinery characterised by the incoming air flow
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D2323/00—General constructional features not provided for in other groups of this subclass
    • F25D2323/002—Details for cooling refrigerating machinery
    • F25D2323/0026—Details for cooling refrigerating machinery characterised by the incoming air flow
    • F25D2323/00266—Details for cooling refrigerating machinery characterised by the incoming air flow through the bottom
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D2323/00—General constructional features not provided for in other groups of this subclass
    • F25D2323/02—Details of doors or covers not otherwise covered
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D29/00—Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices
    • F25D29/005—Mounting of control devices

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  • the invention relates to a home appliance device, in particular a home appliance chiller device, according to claim 1.
  • EP 1 980 806 A2 discloses a refrigerator comprising a refrigerant cycle with heat generating elements such as a condenser and a compressor.
  • the heat generating elements are arranged in a machine compartment.
  • the machine compartment comprises an air supply channel in which the condenser and the compressor are arranged.
  • the machine compartment comprises an air discharge channel aerodynamically downstream of the air supply channel, through which air heated by the heat generating elements is discharged.
  • the objective of the invention is in particular to provide a home appliance device with improved characteristics regarding efficiency, in particular energy efficiency and/or thermal efficiency.
  • the objective is achieved, according to the invention, by the features of claim 1 , while advantageous implementations and further developments of the invention may be gathered from the dependent claims.
  • a home appliance device in particular a home appliance chiller device, comprising: a refrigerant cycle having a heat generating unit; a machine compartment having a first sub-compartment and a second sub-compartment separated from the first sub-compartment and configured for at least partly, preferably at least mostly and advantageously entirely receiving the heat generating unit; and an airflow unit configured for conveying air from the first sub-compartment to the second sub-compartment such that, in operation, the second sub-compartment is kept at least substantially warmer than the first sub-compartment.
  • energy efficiency and thermal efficiency can be increased minimizing a heat transfer from the heat generating unit to other main components of the refrigerant cycle by dividing the machine compartment into sub-compartments having different temperatures.
  • sub-cooling and super-heating effects can be improved.
  • a “configured” is in particular to mean specifically programmed, designed and/or equipped.
  • an object being configured for a certain function is in particular to be understood that the object implements and/or fulfills said certain function in at least one application state and/or operating state.
  • a “home appliance device” is in particular to be understood at least a portion, preferably a sub-assembly group, of a home appliance.
  • the home appliance is in particular provided for storing and preferably tempering victuals such as beverages, meat, fish, vegetables, fruits, milk and/or dairy products in at least one operating state, advantageously for the purpose of enhancing a keepability of the stored victuals.
  • the home appliance is embodied as a home chiller appliance, which is in at least one operating state configured for cooling victuals.
  • the home chiller appliance could in particular be embodied as a climate cabinet, an ice-box, a refrigerator, a freezer, a refrigerator-freezer combination and/or a wine cooler.
  • a "machine compartment” is in particular to be understood as a compartment which is closed from at least three, preferable at least four and advantageously from at least five sides and which is in particular configured for accommodating further units of the home appliance device, in particular at least partly accommodating the refrigerant cycle.
  • the machine compartment is in particular different from a storage compartment of the home appliance device, which is configured for storing victuals.
  • the first sub-compartment and the second sub-compartment are in particular arranged side by side.
  • the first sub-compartment and the second sub- compartment are at least substantially of equal size.
  • a "refrigerant cycle” is in particular to be understood as a cycle which is configured for transferring heat out of a storage compartment.
  • the refrigerant cycle may in particular be embodied as an adsorption-type and/or Peltier-type refrigerant cycle.
  • the refrigerant cycle is embodied as a compression-type refrigerant cycle.
  • the refrigerant cycle may in particular comprise main components such as a compressor, a condenser, a dryer, an expansion device, an evaporator and/or a heat exchanger.
  • the main components of the refrigerant cycle are preferably connected in series in a closed loop.
  • the refrigerant cycle comprises in particular a refrigerant which runs in the closed loop and which is preferably exchanged between the main components.
  • a "heat generating unit” is in particular to be understood as a unit which comprises at least one heat generating element discharging waste heat.
  • the heat generating unit is at least substantially warmer than its surroundings, in particular than an airflow surrounding the heat generating unit.
  • the heat generating unit comprises in particular at least one heat generating element, e.g. the compressor and/or the condenser.
  • at least substantially warmer is in particular to be understood warmer by at least 5°C, preferably at least 10°C and advantageously 15°C.
  • the refrigerant cycle may comprise at least one refrigerant unit.
  • a "refrigerant unit” is in particular to be understood as a unit which is different from the heat generating unit and comprises at least one refrigerant element which is at least substantially colder than its surroundings, in particular an airflow surrounding the refrigerant element.
  • the refrigerant unit comprises in particular at least one refrigerant element, e.g. the expansion device and/or the evaporator.
  • at least substantially colder is In particular to be understood colder by at least 5°C, preferably at least 10°C and advantageously 15°C.
  • the heat generating unit and the refrigerant unit are preferably arranged at least partly inside the machine compartment in such a way that the second sub-compartment is substantially warmer than the first sub-compartment.
  • the heat generating unit is in particular at least partly, preferably at least mostly and advantageously entirely arranged inside the second sub-compartment.
  • the first sub-compartment is free of any elements of the heat generating unit.
  • the refrigerant unit is in particular at least partly, preferably at least mostly and advantageously entirely arranged inside the first sub- compartment.
  • the term Jeat least mostly" with reference to an object is in particular to mean more than 50 %, preferably more than 70 %, and advantageously more than 90 % of a volume, in particular an enclosed volume, and/or of a mass of the object.
  • the home appliance device may in particular further comprise a control unit.
  • the control unit may in particular be at least partly, preferably at least mostly and advantageously entirely placed inside the machine compartment, preferably in the first sub-compartment.
  • a "control unit" is in particular to be understood as an electronic unit which is preferably configured for controlling and particularly preferably for feedback-controlling at least the refrigerant cycle, preferably the compressor, in such a way that a temperature inside a storage compartment corresponds to a preferably adjustable set temperature value.
  • the control unit comprises in particular a control element, e.g. a microcontroller and/or a microprocessor.
  • the control unit may comprise a storage element with a control program which is preferably executable by the control element.
  • control unit may comprise a temperature sensor, which is configured for measuring the actual temperature inside the storage compartment.
  • the control unit may in particular be configured for powering further units of the home appliance device.
  • the home appliance device may comprise a power supply unit to power further units of the home appliance device.
  • the first sub-compartment preferably comprises a fresh-air entrance and the second sub- compartment preferably comprises a heated-air exit.
  • fresh air enters the fresh-air entrance into the first sub-compartment, is conveyed into the second sub-compartment and being heated within the second sub-compartment before being pushed out of the second sub-compartment through the heated-air exit.
  • all of the heated air leaving the heated-air exit of the second sub- compartment did enter the machine room upstream via the fresh-air entrance within the first sub-compartment.
  • the airflow unit may in particular be implemented as a thermal airflow unit, which is preferably configured for producing an airflow due to thermal updraft, in particular produced by the heat generating unit.
  • the airflow unit comprises a fan configured for implementing an airflow from the first sub-compartment to the second sub-compartment, such that, in operation, air heated by the heat generating unit is substantially prevented from entering the first sub-compartment.
  • the fan is in particular positioned aerodynamically upstream of the heat generating unit and preferably aerodynamically downstream of the refrigerant unit.
  • the fan is arranged inside the first sub-compartment.
  • a cooling efficiency of the airflow unit can be increased.
  • a homogeneous airflow through the entire machine compartment can be achieved.
  • a reflow of heated air from the second sub-compartment into the first sub-compartment can be avoided.
  • the heat generating unit comprises a compressor and a condenser.
  • the condenser and the compressor are in particular arranged side by side inside the second sub-compartment.
  • the compressor which is in particular warmer than the condenser, is positioned aerodynamically downstream of the condenser.
  • the condenser is positioned in a vicinity of an airflow inlet opening of the second sub-compartment.
  • the condenser is positioned in a vicinity of an airflow outlet of the second sub-compartment.
  • a cognitivevicinity is in particular to be understood as a spatial area around a reference object, comprising coordinates which have a distance from the reference object of at most 200 mm, preferably at most 100 mm and advantageously at most 50 mm.
  • the refrigerant cycle comprises an expansion device, which is arranged inside the first sub-compartment, and that the first sub-compartment comprises a fresh-air entrance, wherein the expansion device is positioned in a vicinity of the fresh-air entrance and configured for getting into direct contact with the fresh air upon suction thereof.
  • the expansion device comprises in particular a capillary tube and/or a valve, preferably a stop valve and/or an expansion valve.
  • the machine compartment comprises a divisional wall section configured for dividing the machine compartment into the first sub-compartment and the second sub-compartment.
  • the divisional wall section is located centrally with respect to the machine compartment and preferably divides the machine compartment equally into the first sub-compartment and the second sub-compartment.
  • the divisional wall section and in particular further wall sections of the machine compartment are in particular made of metal and are advantageously embodied as metal sheets. As a result, the machine compartment can be separated into the two sub-compartments in a simple manner. Furthermore, the divisional wall section insulates the two sub-compartments from each other.
  • the machine compartment comprises two lateral wall sections, a rear wall section, a bottom wall section and a front wall section, wherein the divisional wall section extends from the rear wall section up to the front wall section.
  • the two lateral wall sections, the rear wall section, the bottom wall section and the front wall section in particular delimit the machine compartment from five sides.
  • the machine compartment may be delimited from a sixth side by the storage compartment of the home appliance device.
  • the machine compartment may comprise a top wall section, which delimits in particular the machine compartment from the sixth side.
  • the front wall section comprises in particular an air inlet vent and/or an air outlet vent, which are in particular arranged side by side and are implemented lamellar.
  • the wall sections are preferably at least partly fixable to each other by a fixing unit.
  • the fixing unit comprises in particular at least one guiding element, which is embodied as a rail.
  • the divisional wall is fixed to the bottom wall section by the guiding element.
  • the divisional wall section is provided with an aperture which is part of the airflow unit and allows an airflow between the first sub-compartment and the second sub-compartment.
  • the aperture is in particular implemented as an air outlet of the first sub-compartment and advantageously as an air inlet of the second sub-compartment.
  • the aperture is at least substantially circular. This allows preferably dispensing with further air inlets and outlets of the machine compartment.
  • the aperture is embodied as a frame or housing for the fan.
  • the fan is in particular fixed to the aperture.
  • the frame or the housing for the fan extends into the first sub-compartment.
  • the fan can be preferably positioned inside the machine compartment in a compact manner. In particular an installation space inside the machine compartment can be used efficiently.
  • the fan and further components of the airflow unit can be protected.
  • the divisional wall section comprises a first wall section in a vicinity of the front wall section and comprises a second wall section in vicinity of the rear wall section, wherein the second wall section is provided with the aperture.
  • the home appliance device further comprises an opening device configured for opening a closed door, in particular a closed door leaf of the door, or a closed drawer, in particular a bottom drawer, wherein the opening device is at least partly arranged in the machine compartment.
  • the opening device is in particular attached to the divisional wall section, preferably to the first wall section of the divisional wall section.
  • the opening device is at least substantially arranged centrally inside the machine compartment.
  • the opening device extends at least partly through the front wall section.
  • the front wall section comprises in particular a pass-through recess for the opening device.
  • the opening device comprises in particular a preferably movable plunger, which is configured for contacting the door and/or the drawer, preferably when the opening device opens the door and/or the drawer in an operation state.
  • the plunger is at least partly arranged inside the pass-through recess of the front wall section.
  • the opening device is arranged inside the second sub-compartment.
  • the opening device is in particular attached to a side of the divisional wall section facing the second sub-compartment.
  • the home appliance device further comprises an electrical connection unit configured for electrically connecting the opening device with a further unit which is arranged in the first sub-compartment, wherein the divisional wall section comprises a cabling recess configured for passing the electrical connection unit through.
  • the further unit is preferably attached onto the divisional wall section, preferably onto the first section of the divisional wall section and advantageously onto a side of the divisional wall section which faces the first sub-compartment.
  • the further unit is the control unit and/or the power supply unit of the home appliance device.
  • an "electrical connection unit” is in particular to be understood as a unit configured for electrically connecting at least two electrical units, which are preferably arranged in different sub-compartments, in particular in the first sub-compartment and in the second sub-compartment, to each other, and which comprises in particular a cabling harness and/or an electrical connector for connecting the at least two electrical units.
  • the divisional wall section comprises the cabling recess in particular in its first wall section.
  • the home appliance device comprises a cover unit configured for at least substantially preventing an airflow from the second sub- compartment into the first sub-compartment through the cabling recess.
  • the cover unit is in particular configured for sealing the cabling recess.
  • the cover unit comprises in particular a sealing element, which at least partly overlaps with the opening device, the electrical connection unit and/or the divisional wall section.
  • the cover unit is fixable to the divisional wall section, in particular the first wall section of the divisional wall section.
  • the cover unit is in particular implemented integrally. "Implemented integrally" is, in particular, to mean, in this context, connected at least by substance-to-substance bond, e.g.
  • “implemented integrally” could in particular mean made of one piece.
  • “Made of one piece” is, in particular, to mean, in this context, manufactured from one single piece, e.g. by production from one single cast and/or by manufacturing in a one- component or multi-component injection-molding process, and advantageously from a single blank.
  • the cover unit may be made of plastic or metal, preferably sheet metal.
  • the cover unit in an installation position at least partly encompasses a connector plug of the electrical connection unit for securing a position of the connector plug.
  • the cover unit comprises in particular a locking element, which is preferably shaped at least partly corresponding to the electrical connector unit, in particular the connector plug.
  • the locking element is in particular embodied as a form-fit element, preferably a locking corner.
  • the home appliance device is herein not to be limited to the application and implementation described above.
  • the home appliance device can comprise a number of respective elements, structural components and units that differs from the number mentioned herein.
  • values within the limits mentioned are to be understood to be also disclosed and to be used as applicable.
  • Fig. 1 a home appliance comprising a home appliance device in a schematic front view
  • Figs. 2, 3 a portion of the home appliance device, comprising a machine compartment, in various perspective views,
  • Figs. 4, 5 a portion of the home appliance device, comprising a refrigerant cycle, in various views,
  • Figs. 6, 7 a portion of the home appliance device, comprising a divisional wall section, an opening device and a cover unit, in different views and
  • Fig. 1 shows a home appliance 62 comprising a home appliance device in a schematic front view.
  • the home appliance 62 is embodied as a refrigerator.
  • the home appliance 62 could further be embodied as a climate cabinet, an ice-box, a freezer, a refrigerator- freezer combination and/or a wine cooler.
  • the home appliance device comprises a housing 64.
  • the home appliance device comprises a storage compartment 68.
  • the storage compartment 68 is configured for storing victuals.
  • the storage compartment 68 is arranged inside the housing 64.
  • the home appliance device comprises a door 50.
  • the door 50 comprises a door leaf 70.
  • the home appliance device comprises a drawer 52.
  • the drawer 52 is configured for storing victuals inside the storage compartment 68.
  • the home appliance device comprises a machine compartment 14, which is arranged inside the housing 64. In an installation position of the home appliance device, the machine compartment 14 is positioned below the storage compartment 68. Alternatively or additionally the machine compartment 14 could be positioned on top of the storage compartment 68.
  • Figs. 2 and 3 show the machine compartment 14 in various perspective views.
  • the machine compartment 14 is delimited from five sides by wall sections 34, 36, 38, 40.
  • the machine compartment 14 comprises two lateral wall sections 34.
  • the two lateral wall sections 34 delimit the machine compartment 14 from opposite sides.
  • the machine compartment 14 comprises a rear wall section 36.
  • the machine compartment 14 comprises a bottom wall section 38.
  • the machine compartment 14 comprises a front wall section 40.
  • the storage compartment 68 delimits the machine compartment 14 from a sixth side, in particular an upper side. Alternatively or additionally, the machine compartment 14 may comprise an upper wall section which delimits the sixth side.
  • the front wall section 40 comprises an air inlet vent 72. Further the front wall section 40 comprises an air outlet vent 74.
  • the air inlet vent 72 and the air outlet vent 74 are arranged side by side.
  • the air inlet vent 72 and the air outlet vent 74 are implemented at least substantially lamellar.
  • other wall sections of the machine compartment 14 such as the rear wall section 36 and/or the lateral wall sections 34 may comprise an air inlet vent and/or an air outlet vent.
  • the machine compartment 14 comprises two sub-compartments 16, 18.
  • the machine compartment 14 comprises a first sub-compartment 16.
  • the machine compartment 14 comprises a second sub-compartment 18.
  • the second sub-compartment 18 is embodied separate from the first sub-compartment 16.
  • the first sub-compartment 16 and the second sub-compartment 18 are arranged side by side.
  • the first sub-compartment 16 and the second sub-compartment 18 are of at least substantially equal size.
  • the first sub-compartment 16 comprises a fresh-air entrance 30.
  • the fresh-air entrance 30 is embodied by the air inlet vent 72.
  • the second sub-compartment 18 comprises a heated-air exit 76.
  • the heated-air exit 76 is embodied by the air outlet vent 74.
  • the machine compartment 14 comprises a divisional wall section 32.
  • the wall sections 32, 34, 36, 38, 40 are at least partly fixable to each other by a fixing unit 78.
  • the fixing unit 78 comprises at least one guiding element 80 configured for attaching at least the wall sections 32, 34, 36, 38, 40 to each other.
  • the guiding element 80 is embodied as a rail.
  • the fixing 78 unit comprises at least one guiding element 80 for each wall section 32, 34, 36, 38, 40.
  • the divisional wall section 32 is fixed to the bottom wall section 38 by the guiding element 80.
  • the divisional wall section 32 is configured for dividing the machine compartment 14 into the first sub-compartment 16 and the second sub-compartment 18.
  • the divisional wall section 32 separates the second sub- compartment 18 from the first sub-compartment 16.
  • the divisional wall section 32 extends from the rear wall section 36 up to the front wall section 40.
  • the divisional wall section 32 comprises a first wall section 44.
  • the first wall section 44 is situated in a vicinity of the front wall section 40.
  • the divisional wall section 32 comprises a second wall section 46.
  • the second wall section 46 is situated in a vicinity of the rear wall section 36.
  • the home appliance device comprises an airflow unit 20.
  • the airflow unit 20 is configured for sucking fresh air into the first sub-compartment 16, in particular through the fresh-air entrance 30.
  • the airflow unit 20 is further configured for transporting air from the first sub- compartment 16 to the second sub-compartment 18.
  • the airflow unit 20 is configured for discharging heated air out of the second sub-compartment 18, in particular through the heated-air exit 76.
  • the second sub-compartment 18 is kept at least substantially warmer than the first sub-compartment 16. In operation the airflow unit 20 substantially prevents air from entering the first sub-compartment 16 from the second sub-compartment 18.
  • the airflow unit 20 comprises a fan 22.
  • the fan 22 is configured for implementing an airflow from the first sub-compartment 16 towards the second sub-compartment 18.
  • the divisional wall section 32 in particular the second wall section 46, is provided with an aperture 42.
  • the aperture 42 is part of the airflow unit 20.
  • the aperture 42 allows an airflow between the first sub-compartment 16 and second sub- compartment 18.
  • the aperture 42 is embodied as a frame for the fan 22.
  • the airflow unit 20 further comprises a fan housing, in which the fan 22 is accommodated. Alternatively or additionally, the aperture 42 can be embodied as the fan housing.
  • Figs. 4 and 5 show a portion of the home appliance device, comprising a refrigerant cycle 10 of the home appliance device, in a perspective view and a top view.
  • the refrigerant cycle 10 comprises a refrigerant.
  • the refrigerant cycle 10 is at least partly, preferably mostly, arranged inside the machine compartment 14.
  • the refrigerant cycle 10 comprises a high-pressure side and a low-pressure side.
  • the refrigerant cycle 10 comprises a compressor 24.
  • the high-pressure side starts at the compressor 24.
  • the compressor 24 is part of a heat generating unit 12 of the home appliance device.
  • the refrigerant enters the compressor 24 as a super-heated gas. A pressure and a temperature of refrigerant are increased by the compressor 24.
  • the refrigerant cycle 10 further comprises a condenser 26.
  • the condenser 26 is connected to the compressor 24. In the condenser 26, the refrigerant undergoes a phase change. The super-heated gas condenses into a sub-cooled liquid.
  • the refrigerant cycle 10 further comprises a dryer 82.
  • the dryer 82 is part of a refrigerant unit 86 of the home appliance device.
  • the dryer 82 is connected to the condenser 26.
  • the dryer 86 is configured for removing water vapor from the refrigerant.
  • the refrigerant cycle 10 comprises an expansion device 28.
  • the expansion device 28 is part of the refrigerant unit 86.
  • the expansion device 28 is connected to the dryer 82.
  • the expansion device 28 comprises a capillary tube 84. Additionally or alternatively the expansion device 28 may comprise an expansion valve.
  • the capillary tube 84 has a smaller diameter than every other tube of the refrigerant cycle 10.
  • the capillary tube 84 is configured as a metering device, which preferably restricts a flow of the refrigerant.
  • the refrigerant leaves the expansion device 28 through an expansion point. In the expansion point, a diameter of the capillary tube 84 is increased.
  • the refrigerant cycle 10 comprises an evaporator. The refrigerant enters the evaporator.
  • the refrigerant cycle 10 comprises a suction tube.
  • the suction tube connects the evaporator to the compressor 24.
  • the refrigerant cycle 10 comprises a heat exchanger.
  • the heat exchanger is implemented by welding the capillary tube 84 and the suction tube together. Via a heat exchange through the heat exchanger after the evaporator, the refrigerant is converted into a super-heated gas before reentering the compressor 24. Furthermore, via the heat exchanger the refrigerant is converted into a sub-cooled liquid before entering the expansion device 28.
  • the suction tube connecting the evaporator and the compressor 24 is at least partly arranged inside the second compartment 18.
  • the compressor 24 is arranged inside the second sub-compartment 18.
  • the compressor 24 is arranged aerodynamically downstream of the airflow unit 20.
  • the compressor 24 is arranged in a vicinity of the heated-air exit 76.
  • the condenser 26 is arranged inside the second compartment 18.
  • the condenser 26 is arranged aerodynamically downstream of the airflow unit 20.
  • the condenser 26 is arranged in a vicinity of the airflow unit 20, and in particular of the aperture 42 of the divisional wall section 32.
  • the condenser 26 is arranged aerodynamically upstream of the compressor 24.
  • the expansion device 28, in particular the capillary tube 84 and preferably the dryer 82 are arranged inside the first sub- compartment 16.
  • the expansion device 82, in particular the capillary tube 84 and preferably the dryer 82 are arranged aerodynamically upstream of the airflow unit 20.
  • the expansion device 82, in particular the capillary tube 84 and preferably the dryer 82 are positioned in a vicinity of the fresh-air entrance 30.
  • the expansion device 28, in particular the capillary tube 84 and preferably the dryer 82 are configured for getting into direct contact with the fresh air upon suction thereof.
  • the evaporator is preferably arranged in a vicinity of the storage compartment 68.
  • the home appliance device further comprises an evaporation tray 88.
  • the evaporation tray 88 is configured for collecting condensed water from the storage compartment 68.
  • the evaporation tray 88 is arranged aerodynamically downstream of the airflow unit 30.
  • the evaporation tray 88 is configured for evaporating the condensed water.
  • the evaporation tray 88 is arranged inside the second sub-compartment 18.
  • the evaporation tray 88 is thermally coupled to the refrigerant cycle 10, in particular to the compressor 24.
  • the evaporation tray 88 is arranged between the compressor 24 and the condenser 26.
  • the home appliance device further comprises a water line 90 preferably configured for cooling tap water.
  • the water line 90 comprises in particular a water valve 92.
  • the water line 90, in particular the water valve 92 is at least partly arranged inside the first sub- compartment 16.
  • the water line 90, in particular the water valve 92 is at least partly arranged aerodynamically upstream of the
  • the home appliance device further comprises a control unit 94.
  • the control unit 94 is configured for controlling and preferably for feedback-controlling at least the refrigerant cycle 10, preferably the compressor 24.
  • the control unit 94 is arranged inside the first sub-compartment 16.
  • the control unit 94 is attached to the divisional wall section 32, in particular to the first wall section 44 of the divisional wall section 32.
  • the control unit 94 is attached to a side of the divisional wall section 32, which faces the first sub-compartment 16.
  • the control unit 94 serves as a power supply unit.
  • the home appliance device may comprise a separate power supply unit.
  • Figs. 6 and 7 show a portion of the home appliance device, comprising the divisional wall 32 and an opening device 48 of the home appliance device, in various views.
  • the opening device 48 is configured for opening a closed door 50, in particular a closed door leaf 70 of the door 50 (see Fig. 1 ).
  • the opening device 48 may be configured for opening a closed drawer 52, in particular a bottom drawer.
  • the opening device 48 is at least partly arranged in the machine compartment 14 (see Figs. 2 to 4).
  • the opening device 48 is arranged at least substantially centrally inside the machine compartment 14.
  • the opening device 48 extends at least partly through the front wall section 40 of the machine compartment 14 (see Fig. 2).
  • the front wall section 40 comprises in particular a pass-through recess 96 for the opening device 48.
  • the opening device 48 comprises a plunger 98.
  • the plunger 98 is movable.
  • the plunger 98 is configured for contacting the door 50.
  • the plunger 98 may be configured for contacting the drawer 52.
  • the plunger 98 is arranged at least partly inside the pass-through recess 96 of the front wall section 40.
  • the opening device 48 is arranged inside the second sub-compartment 18.
  • the opening device 48 is attached to the divisional wall section 32, in particular to the first wall section 44 of the divisional wall section 32.
  • the opening device 48 is attached to a side of the divisional wall section 32 which faces the second sub-compartment 18.
  • the home appliance device further comprises an electrical connection unit 54.
  • the electrical connection unit 54 is configured for electrically connecting the opening device 48 with a further unit.
  • the further unit is arranged in the first sub-compartment 16. In this case the further unit is the control unit 94. Alternatively or additionally the further unit may be a separate power supply unit of the home appliance device.
  • the divisional wall section 32 comprises a cabling recess 56.
  • the divisional wall section 32 comprises the cabling recess 56 in particular in its first wall section 44.
  • the cabling recess 56 is configured for at least partly passing through the electrical connection unit 45.
  • the electrical connection unit 54 comprises a connector plug 60. In an installation position, the opening device 48 connects to the connector plug 60.
  • the electrical connection unit 54 further comprises a cabling harness 100.
  • the cabling harness 100 connects the connector plug 60 to the control unit 94.
  • the cabling harness 100 passes through the cabling recess 54.
  • Figs. 8 and 9 show of cover unit 58 of the home appliance device.
  • the cover unit 58 is implemented integrally.
  • the cover unit 58 may be made of plastic or metal, in particular sheet metal.
  • the cover unit 58 is configured for at least substantially preventing airflow from the second sub-compartment 18 into the first sub-compartment 16 through the cabling recess 56.
  • the cover unit 58 is attachable to the divisional wall section 32, in particular to the first wall section 44 of the divisional wall section 32.
  • the cover unit 58 is attachable to the divisional wall section 32 by two screws.
  • the cover unit 58 at least partly encompasses the connector plug 60 of the electrical connection unit 54.
  • the cover unit 58 comprises a locking element 102.
  • the locking element 102 is a form fit element.
  • the locking element 102 is shaped at least partly corresponding to the electrical connector unit 54, in particular to the connector plug 60.
  • the locking element 102 is in particular embodied as a locking corner.
  • the cover unit 58 is configured for sealing the cabling recess 56.
  • the cover unit 58 comprises a sealing element 104.
  • the sealing element 104 at least partly overlaps with the electrical connector unit 54, in particular with the connector plug 60, preferably in a main extension direction of the divisional wall section 32.
  • the sealing element 104 is implemented as a bent portion of the cover unit 58.
  • the cover unit 58 comprises a further sealing element 106.
  • the further sealing element 106 at least partly overlaps with the divisional wall section 32, preferably in a main extension direction of the divisional wall section 32.
  • the further sealing element 106 is implemented as a protrusion of the cover unit 58.

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Dans le but d'améliorer son efficacité, un dispositif électroménager, en particulier un dispositif électroménager de type compresseur frigorifique, selon l'invention, comprend : un cycle de fluide frigorigène (10) présentant une unité de génération de chaleur (12) ; un compartiment de machine (14) présentant un premier sous-compartiment (16) et un second sous-compartiment (18) séparé du premier sous-compartiment (16), le second sous-compartiment (18) étant configuré pour recevoir au moins en partie l'unité de génération de chaleur (12) ; et une unité d'écoulement d'air (20) configurée pour transporter de l'air depuis le premier sous-compartiment (16) vers le second sous-compartiment (18) de telle sorte que, en fonctionnement, le second sous-compartiment (18) est maintenu au moins sensiblement plus chaud que le premier sous-compartiment (16).
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