Multifunctional module for a refrigerating apparatus

1. A multifunctional module for a refrigerating apparatus with a module housing, in which a controllable function valve is arranged for dispensing water from a water circuit, wherein the module housing comprises a leak detection device for detecting water leakage inside the module housing, and the module housing comprises a collecting tray to collect water leakage within the module housing in a manner that protects against water damage to the function valve.

2. The multifunctional module as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the leak detection device comprises a float for detecting the level of water leakage inside the module housing.

3. The multifunctional module as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the float is connected to a microswitch for interrupting an electrical line.

4. The multifunctional module as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the microswitch is arranged above the float.

5. The multifunctional module as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the collecting tray comprises an overflow.

6. The multifunctional module as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the collecting tray is arranged below the function valve.

7. The multifunctional module as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the function valve is designed to close off an output of water when a power supply is interrupted.

8. The multifunctional module as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the lower part of the module housing is formed by an evaporation tray.

9. The multifunctional module as claimed in claim 8 , wherein the evaporation tray is made of metal.

10. The multifunctional module as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the module housing comprises a non-return valve for blocking a direction of flow of the water circuit.

11. The multifunctional module as claimed in claim 10 , wherein the non-return valve is arranged on an outlet of the function valve.

12. The multifunctional module as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the module housing comprises a connection for an empty conduit.

13. The multifunctional module as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the module housing comprises a plug connection for supplying electrical power for the function valve.

14. The multifunctional module as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the module housing is made of plastic.

15. A domestic appliance with a multifunctional module as claimed in claim 1 .

16. A domestic appliance as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the module includes:

an inlet hose connection for connecting to an inlet hose; and

an outlet hose connection for connecting to a water conduit that provides water to a water output of the refrigerating apparatus; and

an overflow associated with the collecting tray.

17. A domestic appliance as claimed in claim 16 , further comprising and evaporation tray formed as part of the module housing, the evaporation tray being in fluid communication with the overflow.