VIP board support assembly and refrigerator

Abstract

The present invention relates to a VIP panel support assembly and a refrigerator, wherein the VIP panel support assembly comprises a VIP panel, a side bracket, an intermediate support member, a refrigerator shell and an exhaust pipe. The VIP panel is arranged opposite to the refrigerator shell, and the side bracket and the intermediate support member are both supported between the VIP panel and the refrigerator shell. There are two side brackets, which are arranged along the longitudinal direction of the VIP panel. The two side brackets are respectively located at two side positions of the VIP panel, and an exhaust space is formed between the refrigerator shell and the VIP panel. There are multiple intermediate support members, and the multiple intermediate support members are spaced and distributed in the exhaust space. Thus, the exhaust space does not need to be filled with foaming liquid, and the effect of reliable support for the VIP panel can be achieved. Thus, while the VIP panel ensures energy efficiency, the thickness of the refrigerator shell is reduced, thereby improving the volume ratio. One end of the exhaust pipe is connected to the exhaust space, and the other end of the exhaust pipe is connected to the outside world, so as to achieve the balance of gas in the exhaust space and effectively avoid bulging or depression.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the field of household appliances, in particular to a VIP board supporting assembly and a refrigerator. Background Art

[0002] VIP panels (vacuum insulation panels) are installed in refrigerators to achieve heat preservation and insulation, thereby improving the overall energy efficiency of the refrigerator. When the VIP panel is installed in the refrigerator shell, a supporting structure is required to support and position it. Generally, a thicker bracket is installed in the refrigerator shell to support it between the VIP panel and the shell, and then a foaming liquid is injected into the refrigerator shell. The foaming liquid fills the channel formed by the bracket, the VIP panel and the shell, thereby realizing the installation process of the VIP panel in the refrigerator shell. However, in order to ensure the energy efficiency of the refrigerator, the installation of the VIP panel in this way will result in a lower volume ratio of the refrigerator. Summary of the invention

[0003] Based on this, it is necessary to provide a VIP panel support assembly and a refrigerator to improve the volume ratio while ensuring the energy efficiency of the refrigerator.

[0004] A VIP panel support assembly comprises a VIP panel, a side bracket, an intermediate support member, a refrigerator shell and an exhaust pipe, wherein the VIP panel is arranged opposite to the refrigerator shell, and the side bracket and the intermediate support member are both supported between the VIP panel and the refrigerator shell. There are two side brackets, which are arranged along the longitudinal direction of the VIP panel. The two side brackets are respectively located at two side positions of the VIP panel, and an exhaust space is formed between the refrigerator shell and the VIP panel. One end of the exhaust pipe is connected to the exhaust space, and the other end of the exhaust pipe is connected to the outside world. There are multiple intermediate support members, and the multiple intermediate support members are spaced apart and distributed in the exhaust space.

[0005] The above scheme provides a VIP panel support assembly, which is supported between the VIP panel and the refrigerator shell by two side brackets and a plurality of intermediate supports, so that the exhaust space formed by the two side brackets, the VIP panel and the refrigerator shell does not need to be filled with foaming liquid, and the VIP panel can be reliably supported. Thus, while the VIP panel ensures energy efficiency, the thickness of the refrigerator shell is reduced, thereby improving the volume ratio. Moreover, based on the interval distribution of the plurality of intermediate supports in the exhaust space, the spaces of various parts of the exhaust space are connected, so that the gas in the entire exhaust space can be connected to the outside world through the exhaust pipe, thereby achieving the balance of the gas in the exhaust space, and effectively avoiding the occurrence of bulging or depression when the space between the VIP panel and the refrigerator shell is not filled with foaming liquid.

[0006] In one embodiment, the intermediate support member is an intermediate bracket, which is arranged along the longitudinal direction of the VIP plate, and a plurality of intermediate brackets are arrayed in the exhaust space, wherein the intermediate brackets in the same vertical column are spaced to form an exhaust channel, and the intermediate brackets in the same vertical column form a vertical column bracket, and the adjacent vertical column brackets are spaced to form a wiring channel, and the refrigerator condenser pipes are distributed in the wiring channel.

[0007] In one embodiment, the side bracket and the middle bracket are both strip-shaped structures, the width of the side bracket is not less than 30 mm, and the width of the middle bracket is not less than 30 mm.

[0008] In one embodiment, the longitudinal bracket is composed of two intermediate brackets arranged at an interval, and the interval between the two intermediate brackets is 1 mm to 2 mm.

[0009] In one of the embodiments, the intermediate support member is a support block, a plurality of the support blocks are densely spaced in the exhaust space, and the refrigerator condenser pipes are arranged and distributed between the spaced support blocks.

[0010] In one embodiment, the thickness of the side support is 5 mm, and / or the thickness of the intermediate support is 5 mm.

[0011] In one embodiment, the side brackets are made of foam material, and the middle support member is made of foam material.

[0012] In one embodiment, the side bracket is a foam bracket, and the foam density of the foam bracket is not less than 25kg / m 2 The intermediate support member is a foam support member, and the foam density of the foam support member is not less than 25kg / m 2 .

[0013] A refrigerator comprises the above-mentioned VIP plate supporting assembly.

[0014] The above scheme provides a refrigerator, and by adopting the VIP plate support assembly described in any of the above embodiments in the refrigerator, the volume ratio is improved while ensuring the energy efficiency of the refrigerator. Moreover, based on the fact that a plurality of the intermediate supports are arranged at intervals in the exhaust space, each part of the exhaust space can be connected to the outside through the exhaust pipe, effectively avoiding the occurrence of bulging or depression when the space between the VIP plate and the refrigerator shell is not filled with foaming liquid.

[0015] In one embodiment, the refrigerator shell includes a left shell, a rear shell and a right shell that are connected to each other, and there are two VIP panels, one of which is arranged opposite to the left shell, and the other VIP panel is arranged opposite to the right shell, and the side brackets and the middle support are arranged between the VIP panel and the left shell, and the side brackets and the middle support are also arranged between the VIP panel and the right shell.

[0016] In one embodiment, the refrigerator also includes an inner tank, which includes a left side wall, a rear wall and a right side wall connected to each other, the refrigerator outer shell is arranged outside the inner tank, and the left shell is arranged opposite to the left side wall, the rear shell is arranged opposite to the rear wall, and the right shell is arranged opposite to the right side wall, one of the VIP plates is located between the left shell and the left side wall, and the other VIP plate is located between the right shell and the right side wall, and a foaming layer is filled between the inner tank and the refrigerator outer shell, and the side bracket intercepts the foaming liquid forming the foaming layer outside the exhaust space. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the refrigerator described in this embodiment;

[0018] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A partial enlarged view of the middle A;

[0019] Figure 3 It is a cross-sectional view of the refrigerator described in this embodiment.

[0020] Description of reference numerals:

[0021] 10. Refrigerator; 11. Refrigerator shell; 111. Exhaust space; 112. Left shell; 113. Rear shell; 114. Right shell; 12. VIP board; 13. Inner tank; 131. Left side wall; 132. Rear wall; 133. Right side wall; 14. Side bracket; 15. Middle support; 151. Exhaust channel; 152. Vertical bracket; 153. Wiring channel; 16. Exhaust pipe; 17. Refrigerator condenser pipe; 18. Foaming layer. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, the specific embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar improvements without violating the connotation of the present invention, so the present invention is not limited by the specific implementation disclosed below.

[0023] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be a central element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be a central element at the same time. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "left", "right" and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only implementation method.

[0024] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those generally understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs. The terms used herein in the specification of the present invention are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention. The various technical features of the above-described embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. In order to make the description concise, all possible combinations of the various technical features in the above-described embodiments are not described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0025] In one embodiment, a VIP panel support assembly is provided, such as Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the VIP panel support assembly can be applied to the refrigerator 10 shown.

[0026] Specifically, Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, in one embodiment, the VIP panel support assembly includes a VIP panel 12, a side bracket 14, an intermediate support member 15, a refrigerator shell 11 and an exhaust pipe 16. The VIP panel 12 is arranged opposite to the refrigerator shell 11, and the side bracket 14 and the intermediate support member are both supported between the VIP panel 12 and the refrigerator shell 11. There are two side brackets 14, which are arranged along the longitudinal direction of the VIP panel 12. The two side brackets 14 are respectively located at two side positions of the VIP panel 12, and an exhaust space 111 is formed between the refrigerator shell 11 and the VIP panel 12. One end of the exhaust pipe 16 is connected to the exhaust space 111, and the other end of the exhaust pipe 16 is connected to the outside. There are multiple intermediate support members 15, and multiple intermediate support members 15 are distributed in the exhaust space 111 at intervals.

[0027] The VIP panel support assembly provided by the above scheme is supported between the VIP panel 12 and the refrigerator shell 11 by using the two side brackets 14 and the multiple intermediate supports 15, so that the exhaust space 111 formed by the two side brackets 14 and the VIP panel 12 and the refrigerator shell 11 can achieve the effect of reliable support for the VIP panel 12 without filling the foaming liquid. Thus, while the VIP panel 12 ensures energy efficiency, the thickness of the refrigerator shell is reduced, thereby improving the volume ratio. Moreover, based on the multiple intermediate supports 15 being distributed at intervals in the exhaust space 111, the space of each part of the exhaust space 111 is connected, so that the gas in the entire exhaust space 111 can be connected to the outside through the exhaust pipe 16, thereby achieving the balance of the gas in the exhaust space 111, effectively avoiding the occurrence of bulging or depression when the space between the VIP panel 12 and the refrigerator shell 11 is not filled with foaming liquid.

[0028] The VIP plate 12 is arranged on the outside of the inner liner 13, and a foaming layer 18 is arranged between the VIP plate 12 and the inner liner 13. During the foaming process, the foaming liquid is intercepted outside the exhaust space 111 by the two side brackets 14. Therefore, the exhaust space 111 does not need to be filled with foaming liquid, and it also avoids the situation that the accumulated gas is not effectively discharged during the filling of the foaming liquid, resulting in bulging or depression after a period of use.

[0029] Specifically, the arrangement of the plurality of intermediate supports 15 in the exhaust space 111 may be random, as long as the intermediate supports 15 are spaced apart from each other. Figure 1 As shown, a plurality of the intermediate supports 15 are distributed in an array in the exhaust space 111 .

[0030] More specifically, if Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in one embodiment, the intermediate support member 15 is an intermediate bracket, and the intermediate bracket is arranged along the longitudinal direction of the VIP panel 12. A plurality of intermediate bracket arrays are distributed in the exhaust space 111, wherein the intermediate brackets in the same column are spaced to form an exhaust channel 151. The intermediate brackets in the same column form a column bracket 152, and the adjacent column brackets 152 are spaced to form a wiring channel 153. Thus, each space in the exhaust space 111 is connected under the connection of the exhaust channel 151 and the wiring channel 153, ensuring the balance of the gas in the exhaust space 111.

[0031] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the wiring channels 153 formed by the spacing between the adjacent longitudinal brackets 152 can also be used as the wiring channels 153 of the refrigerator condenser pipes 17, that is, the refrigerator condenser pipes 17 are distributed in the wiring channels 153. Figure 1 The wiring is shown bending back and forth through each wiring channel 153.

[0032] Furthermore, if Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, in one embodiment, the side bracket 14 and the middle bracket are both strip structures, the width of the side bracket 14 is not less than 30 mm, and the width of the middle bracket is not less than 30 mm. Thus, the support strength of the side bracket 14 is guaranteed. In particular, when the side bracket 14 is a foam bracket and the middle bracket is a foam support, setting the width to be not less than 30 mm can reduce the manufacturing cost while meeting the support strength. At the same time, it provides space for the setting of the wiring channel 153, which is convenient for the distribution of the refrigerator condenser pipeline 17.

[0033] Further, in one embodiment, if Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the longitudinal bracket 152 is composed of two intermediate brackets spaced apart. That is, although the exhaust channel 151 needs to be provided for spatial connectivity, for the overall support strength, the longitudinal bracket 152 is only composed of two intermediate brackets spaced apart. And the spacing between the two intermediate brackets is 1mm to 2mm. While meeting the exhaust requirements, it will not greatly affect the support strength.

[0034] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the intermediate support member 15 is a support block, and a plurality of the support blocks are densely spaced in the exhaust space 111, and the refrigerator condenser pipe 17 is routed and distributed between the spaced support blocks. That is, the plurality of support blocks are randomly placed in the exhaust space 111, but the support blocks are spaced to meet the exhaust requirements. The refrigerator condenser pipe 17 is routed between the plurality of support blocks, and the specific routing path can be adjusted as needed.

[0035] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the thickness of the side bracket 14 is 5 mm. And / or the thickness of the intermediate support member 15 is 5 mm. When the number of the intermediate support members 15 is sufficient, the support strength requirement can be met by only setting the thickness of the side bracket 14 to 5 mm and the thickness of the intermediate support member 15 to 5 mm. And precisely because the thickness of the side bracket 14 and the intermediate support member 15 is relatively small, the distance between the VIP plate 12 and the refrigerator shell 11 is relatively small, and the support strength requirement can be met without filling with foaming liquid. While increasing the volume ratio, not filling with foaming liquid also avoids the inability to discharge gas during the foaming process, resulting in bulging or depression after a period of use.

[0036] Specifically, the side brackets 14 and the middle support member 15 can be made of plastic. However, in order to achieve the supporting effect of the side brackets 14 and the middle support member 15 on the VIP panel 12, the cost is relatively high.

[0037] Preferably, the side brackets 14 can be made of foam material. The middle support member 15 can be made of foam material. Compared with plastic, the cost of providing a plurality of the middle support members 15 and two side brackets 14 is lower to meet the support requirements.

[0038] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the side bracket 14 is a foam bracket, and the foam density of the foam bracket is not less than 25 kg / m 2 The intermediate support member 15 is a foam support member, and the foam density of the foam support member is not less than 25kg / m 2 By setting the foam density to no less than 25kg / m 2 , so that the foam bracket and the foam support have sufficient supporting strength.

[0039] Furthermore, if Figure 1 As shown, in another embodiment, a refrigerator 10 is provided, comprising the above-mentioned VIP panel support assembly.

[0040] The refrigerator 10 provided by the above scheme improves the volume ratio while ensuring the energy efficiency of the refrigerator 10 by adopting the VIP plate support assembly described in any of the above embodiments in the refrigerator 10. Moreover, based on the fact that the plurality of intermediate supports 15 are arranged at intervals in the exhaust space 111, each part of the exhaust space 111 can be connected to the outside through the exhaust pipe 16, effectively avoiding the occurrence of bulging or depression when the space between the VIP plate 12 and the refrigerator shell 11 is not filled with foaming liquid.

[0041] Specifically, Figure 3As shown, in one embodiment, the refrigerator housing 11 includes a left housing 112, a rear housing 113, and a right housing 114 connected to each other. There are two VIP panels 12, one of which is disposed opposite to the left housing 112, and the other of which is disposed opposite to the right housing 114. The side brackets 14 and the middle support 15 are disposed between the VIP panel 12 and the left housing 112, and the side brackets 14 and the middle support 15 are also disposed between the VIP panel 12 and the right housing 114.

[0042] That is, the left and right sides of the refrigerator housing 11 are arranged according to the structure of the VIP panel support assembly described in any of the aforementioned embodiments, thereby improving the energy efficiency of the refrigerator 10.

[0043] Further, in one embodiment, if Figure 3 As shown, the refrigerator 10 further includes an inner liner 13, and the inner liner 13 includes a left side wall 131, a rear wall 132, and a right side wall 133 connected to each other. The refrigerator shell 11 is arranged outside the inner liner 13, and the left shell 112 is arranged opposite to the left side wall 131, the rear shell 113 is arranged opposite to the rear wall 132, and the right shell 114 is arranged opposite to the right side wall 133. One of the VIP plates 12 is located between the left shell 112 and the left side wall 131, and the other VIP plate 12 is located between the right shell 114 and the right side wall 133. A foaming layer 18 is filled between the inner liner 13 and the refrigerator shell 11, and the side bracket 14 intercepts the foaming liquid forming the foaming layer 18 outside the exhaust space 111.

[0044] During the manufacturing process, the side brackets 14 and the middle support 15 can be firstly attached to the left shell 112 and the right shell 114, and then the two VIP panels 12 are respectively connected to the side brackets 14 and the middle support 15 attached to the left shell 112 and the right shell 114. Finally, the refrigerator shell 11 is formed on the inner liner 13, and the foaming liquid is filled between the inner liner 13 and the refrigerator shell 11, but does not enter the exhaust space 111.

[0045] The technical features of the above-described embodiments may be arbitrarily combined. To make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-described embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0046] The above-mentioned embodiments only express several implementation methods of the present invention, and the descriptions thereof are relatively specific and detailed, but they cannot be understood as limiting the scope of the invention patent. It should be pointed out that, for ordinary technicians in this field, several variations and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these all belong to the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the patent of the present invention shall be subject to the attached claims.

Claims

1. A VIP panel support assembly, characterized in that: It comprises a VIP plate, a side bracket, an intermediate support member, a refrigerator shell and an exhaust pipe, wherein the VIP plate is arranged opposite to the refrigerator shell, the intermediate support member is an intermediate support member, the side bracket and the intermediate support member are both supported between the VIP plate and the refrigerator shell, there are two side brackets, the side brackets are arranged along the longitudinal direction of the VIP plate, the two side brackets are respectively located at two side positions of the VIP plate, and an exhaust space is formed between the refrigerator shell and the VIP plate, one end of the exhaust pipe is connected to the exhaust space, and the other end of the exhaust pipe is connected to the outside, there are multiple intermediate support members, and multiple intermediate support members are spaced and distributed in the exhaust space; The intermediate bracket is arranged along the longitudinal direction of the VIP plate, and a plurality of the intermediate bracket arrays are distributed in the exhaust space, wherein the intermediate brackets located in the same vertical column are spaced to form an exhaust channel, the intermediate brackets located in the same vertical column form a vertical column bracket, and the adjacent vertical column brackets are spaced to form a wiring channel, and the refrigerator condenser pipes are distributed in the wiring channel.

2. The VIP panel support assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side brackets and the middle brackets are both strip-shaped structures, the width of the side brackets is not less than 30 mm, and the width of the middle brackets is not less than 30 mm.

3. The VIP panel support assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The longitudinal bracket is composed of two intermediate brackets arranged at an interval, and the interval between the two intermediate brackets is 1mm to 2mm.

4. The VIP panel support assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The intermediate support member is a support block, and a plurality of the support blocks are densely spaced in the exhaust space, and the refrigerator condenser pipelines are arranged and distributed between the spaced support blocks.

5. The VIP panel support assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The thickness of the side bracket is 5 mm, and / or the thickness of the intermediate support is 5 mm.

6. The VIP panel support assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The side brackets are made of foam material, and the middle support piece is made of foam material.

7. The VIP panel support assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: The side bracket is a foam bracket, and the foam density of the foam bracket is not less than 25kg / m 2 The intermediate support member is a foam support member, and the foam density of the foam support member is not less than 25kg / m 2 .

8. A refrigerator, characterized in that: A VIP panel supporting assembly comprising any one of claims 1 to 7.

9. The refrigerator according to claim 8, characterized in that: The refrigerator shell includes a left shell, a rear shell and a right shell that are connected to each other. There are two VIP panels, one of which is arranged opposite to the left shell, and the other VIP panel is arranged opposite to the right shell. The side brackets and the middle support are arranged between the VIP panel and the left shell, and the side brackets and the middle support are also arranged between the VIP panel and the right shell.

10. The refrigerator according to claim 9, characterized in that: It also includes an inner tank, which includes a left side wall, a rear wall and a right side wall that are interconnected. The refrigerator shell is arranged outside the inner tank, and the left shell is arranged opposite to the left side wall, the rear shell is arranged opposite to the rear wall, and the right shell is arranged opposite to the right side wall. One of the VIP plates is located between the left shell and the left side wall, and the other VIP plate is located between the right shell and the right side wall. A foaming layer is filled between the inner tank and the refrigerator shell, and the side bracket intercepts the foaming liquid that forms the foaming layer outside the exhaust space.

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