Refrigerator

Abstract

The embodiment of the invention provides a refrigerator, belongs to the technical field of household appliances, and aims at solving the technical problems that in the related technology, a decorative plate is prone to being installed obliquely or protruding relative to a door shell, and the assembling efficiency of the decorative plate is low. The refrigerator comprises a refrigerator body; the door body is rotatably arranged on the refrigerator body; the door body comprises a door shell, a cavity is defined by the door body, and the door shell comprises a front wall, and an upper wall, a lower wall and a side wall which are connected to the front wall of the door shell; a splicing gap is formed between at least one of the upper wall and the lower wall and the side wall; the mounting seat is arranged in the cavity and is fixedly connected with the door shell; the decorative plate comprises a crimping part and an inserting part, the inserting part is located in the cavity, and the inserting part is fixedly connected with the door shell through a mounting seat; the crimping part is located outside the cavity and is at least used for blocking and shielding the splicing gap. According to the refrigerator, the possibility of defects such as inclined installation or protruding relative to the door shell of the decorative plate can be reduced, and the assembling efficiency of the decorative plate can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of household appliance technology, and more particularly to a refrigerator. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of technology, refrigerators are becoming increasingly versatile. A refrigerator includes a cabinet and a door that can rotate within the cabinet. The door consists of a door shell and an inner liner. The door shell can be formed using sheet metal processing to make the overall structure of the door shell more stable and the outer surface of the door shell more aesthetically pleasing.

[0003] The door shell may be fitted with decorative panels, at least partially located on the side and top walls, or between the side and bottom walls, to conceal the seams and improve the aesthetics and sealing of the door shell. However, decorative panels are prone to misalignment or protrusion relative to the door shell, and their assembly efficiency is low. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application provides a refrigerator that can solve the technical problems of decorative panels being easily installed crookedly or protruding relative to the door shell, and the low assembly efficiency of decorative panels.

[0005] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a refrigerator, comprising:

[0006] Box;

[0007] A door body, rotatably mounted on the housing, the door body forming a cavity; the door body includes:

[0008] A door shell, the door shell including a front wall, and an upper wall, a lower wall and a side wall connected to the front wall of the door shell; at least one of the upper wall and the lower wall forms a splicing gap with the side wall;

[0009] A mounting base is disposed within the cavity, and the mounting base is connected to the door shell;

[0010] Decorative panel, the decorative panel comprising:

[0011] A connector, located within the cavity, is connected to the door shell via the mounting base;

[0012] A crimping member is connected to the plug-in member; the crimping member is located outside the cavity and seals and covers the splicing gap.

[0013] In the refrigerator of this application embodiment, the mounting base is disposed in the cavity; the decorative panel is fixed to the door shell by the mounting base, and part of the decorative panel is located outside the cavity. The part of the decorative panel located outside the cavity is at least used to seal and cover the splicing gap, so that the decorative panel can be fixed relative to the door shell by the mounting base, making the installation process of the decorative panel and the door shell more convenient.

[0014] When the two side walls, top walls, and bottom walls of the door casing warp or peel, the edges of these walls will be exposed. By installing decorative panels on the door casing, these edges can be concealed, reducing the likelihood of exposure and thus decreasing the risk of the door casing scratching the user's hands, thereby improving the refrigerator's safety.

[0015] Furthermore, the refrigerator in this embodiment can first fix the mounting base to the door shell, and then fix the first part of the decorative panel to the door shell through the mounting base. The second part of the decorative panel can be located outside the cavity formed by the door shell and the inner liner, thereby reducing the possibility of the decorative panel being installed crookedly or protruding, and reducing the possibility of the foam material directly contacting the decorative panel, making the process of reinstalling the decorative panel more convenient and improving the assembly efficiency of the decorative panel.

[0016] In some possible implementations, the crimping member abuts against the side of the upper wall or the side of the lower wall of the door housing, and the crimping member abuts against the side wall of the door housing.

[0017] The above technical solution has the following advantages or beneficial effects: the pressing component abuts against the side of the upper or lower wall of the door shell, thus shielding the upper or lower wall of the door shell and reducing the possibility of the upper or lower wall of the door shell being exposed. The pressing component abuts against the side wall of the door shell, enabling it to shield the side wall of the door shell and thereby seal and conceal the splicing gap.

[0018] In some possible implementations, when the decorative panel is located between the side wall and the top wall, the pressing member abuts against the side of the top wall and the pressing member abuts against the top surface of the side wall;

[0019] When the decorative panel is located between the side wall and the lower wall, the pressing member abuts against the side of the lower wall and the bottom surface of the side wall.

[0020] The above technical solution has the following advantages or beneficial effects: when the decorative panel is located between the side wall and the top wall, the pressing part abuts against the side of the top wall and the pressing part abuts against the top surface of the side wall. The pressing part can be used to seal and cover the splicing gap between the side wall and the top wall.

[0021] When the decorative panel is located between the side wall and the bottom wall, the pressing piece abuts against the side of the bottom wall and the bottom surface of the side wall. The pressing piece can be used to seal and cover the joint between the side wall and the bottom wall.

[0022] In some possible implementations, the crimping member has a first contact surface and a second contact surface;

[0023] When the decorative panel is located between the side wall and the upper wall, the first contact surface abuts against the side of the upper wall, and at least a portion of the decorative panel covers the upper surface of the upper wall;

[0024] The second contact surface abuts against the top surface of the sidewall, and at least a portion of the second contact surface is located on the outside of the sidewall;

[0025] When the decorative panel is located between the side wall and the lower wall, the first contact surface abuts against the side of the lower wall, and at least a portion of the decorative panel covers the lower surface of the lower wall;

[0026] The second contact surface abuts against the bottom surface of the sidewall, and at least a portion of the second contact surface is located on the outside of the sidewall.

[0027] The above technical solution has the following advantages or beneficial effects: by setting a first contact surface on the pressing component, the first contact surface can abut against the side of the upper or lower wall of the door shell, and the first contact surface can make close contact with the upper or lower wall of the door shell, thereby reducing the splicing gap between the pressing component and the upper or lower wall of the door shell and improving the overall aesthetics of the refrigerator.

[0028] The crimping member can abut against the bottom surface of the side wall of the door housing through the second contact surface. At least a portion of the second contact surface can protrude relative to the outer surface of the side wall of the door housing. By providing a certain margin to the second contact surface, the possibility of the bottom surface of the side wall of the door housing moving to the outside of the second contact surface can be reduced.

[0029] In some possible implementations, the mounting base forms a insertion groove with the side wall of the door housing, the insertion groove being at least for accommodating the insertion member.

[0030] The above technical solution has the following advantages or beneficial effects: the insertion slot is used to accommodate the insertion component, so that the insertion component can be fixed to the mounting base by insertion or other means, making the installation of the insertion component more convenient.

[0031] In some possible implementations, the cavity is filled with foam material;

[0032] The mounting base is provided with a blocking element that separates the connector and the foam material.

[0033] The above technical solution has the following advantages or beneficial effects: when filling the cavity with foam material to fix the mounting base to the door shell through the foam material, the blocking member is used to at least isolate the decorative panel and the foam material, thereby reducing the possibility of the decorative panel coming into contact with the foam material, so that the insert of the decorative panel can be easily removed from the mounting base.

[0034] In some possible implementations, the mounting base is provided with a mounting groove, which is at least used for mounting a bushing;

[0035] The crimping member is located between the bushing and the side wall, and the crimping member does not contact the bushing.

[0036] The above technical solution has the following advantages or beneficial effects: when the decorative panel is set on the side of the door body where the rotating shaft or bushing is located, the distance between the rotating shaft and bushing and the side wall of the door shell can be reduced, thereby reducing the rotation radius of the side wall and front wall of the door shell around the rotating shaft, so as to reduce the possibility of the front wall of the door shell colliding with adjacent cabinets and other structures.

[0037] In some possible implementations, the door body is provided with a handle groove;

[0038] At least a portion of the connector is located between the inner wall of the handle groove and the front wall, and at least a portion of the connector is located on the side of the handle groove opposite to the front wall.

[0039] The above technical solution has the following advantages or beneficial effects: by setting a handle groove in the door body, the user can pull or push the door body to rotate relative to the box body through the handle groove, thereby improving the convenience of opening and closing the door body.

[0040] At least a portion of the connector is located between the inner wall of the handle groove and the front wall, and at least a portion of the connector is located on the side of the handle groove away from the front wall, so that the connector can extend from the front wall to the rear side of the door shell, thereby ensuring the connection stability between the decorative panel and the mounting base and reducing the possibility of the decorative panel and the mounting base detaching or shaking.

[0041] In some possible implementations, the sidewall opposite to the front wall is provided with a bending structure, at least a portion of which extends toward the inside of the door shell;

[0042] The mounting base can slide vertically relative to the side wall, and the bent structure abuts against the surface of the mounting base opposite to the front wall.

[0043] The above technical solution has the following advantages or beneficial effects: the side wall of the door shell can be provided with a bending structure. The bending structure can be used to abut against the mounting base. The combination of the bending structure and the door shell can limit the sliding process of the mounting base, thereby improving the smoothness and stability of the mounting base sliding in the vertical direction.

[0044] At least a portion of the bent structure extends toward the inside of the door housing, and the bent structure abuts against the rear surface of the mounting base facing the housing. The front wall of the door housing abuts against the front surface of the mounting base facing the housing, so as to limit the sliding process of the mounting base through the bent structure and the front wall of the door housing.

[0045] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide a refrigerator, comprising:

[0046] Box;

[0047] A door body, rotatably mounted on the housing, the door body forming a cavity; the door body includes:

[0048] A door shell, the door shell including a front wall, and an upper wall, a lower wall and a side wall connected to the front wall of the door shell; at least one of the upper wall and the lower wall forms a splicing gap with the side wall;

[0049] A mounting base is disposed within the cavity, and the mounting base is connected to the door shell;

[0050] Decorative panel, the decorative panel comprising:

[0051] A connector, the connector being located within the cavity;

[0052] A crimping member is connected to the insertion member; the crimping member is located outside the cavity;

[0053] The decorative panel is connected to the mounting base via the plug-in component, and the decorative panel seals and covers the splicing gap via the crimping component. Attached Figure Description

[0054] To more clearly illustrate the implementation methods in the embodiments of this application or related technologies, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments or related technologies will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings.

[0055] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of this application;

[0056] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the decorative panel used to seal the splicing gap of the door shell according to an embodiment of this application;

[0057] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the door shell structure according to an embodiment of this application;

[0058] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the door shell and inner liner according to an embodiment of this application;

[0059] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the decorative panel and mounting base according to an embodiment of this application;

[0060] Figure 6 This embodiment of the application is intended to show a structural schematic diagram of the door shell, inner liner, and cavity;

[0061] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the connection method between the door shell and the mounting base according to an embodiment of this application;

[0062] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting base from another perspective, representing an embodiment of this application.

[0063] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the positions of the fastener and handle groove in this embodiment of the application;

[0064] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the positional relationship between the decorative panel, the mounting base, and the door shell, as per an embodiment of this application.

[0065] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting base according to an embodiment of this application;

[0066] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the decorative panel and mounting base according to an embodiment of this application;

[0067] Figure 13 This embodiment of the application is intended to show the structural diagram of the decorative panel and mounting base, including the obstruction and flow guide.

[0068] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the decorative panel according to an embodiment of this application;

[0069] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the decorative panel and the mounting base via a connector according to an embodiment of this application.

[0070] Figure 16 A structural schematic diagram of the decorative panel and mounting base intended to show the blocking element and the accommodating gap;

[0071] Figure 17 This embodiment of the application is intended to show a structural schematic diagram of the pusher;

[0072] Figure 18 This embodiment of the application is intended to show the structural diagram of the decorative panel and mounting base of the shielding component;

[0073] Figure 19 A schematic diagram showing that the sidewall of the door shell has not shifted, as provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0074] Figure 20 A schematic diagram showing the outward offset of the door shell sidewall provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0075] Figure 21 A schematic diagram showing the inward offset of the door shell sidewall provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0076] Figure 22 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the door shell sidewall that does not shift, as provided in this application.

[0077] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0078] 10. Box body; 20. Door body; 30. Cavity;

[0079] 100. Door shell;

[0080] 110. Front wall; 120. Side wall; 121. Bending structure; 130. Top wall; 140. Joint gap; 150. Handle groove; 151. Fastener; 152. Covering and fixing groove; 160. Snap-fit ​​groove; 170. Inward folding structure; 180. Bushing;

[0081] 200. Inner liner;

[0082] 210. Sliding block;

[0083] 300. Mounting bracket;

[0084] 310. Insertion slot; 320. Blocking element; 320a. First blocking element; 320b. Second blocking element; 321. Accommodation gap; 330. Fixing head; 340. Flow guide; 350. Installation gap; 360. Snap-fit ​​block; 370. Sliding groove; 371. Guide groove; 380. Reinforcing rib; 390. Mounting groove;

[0085] 400, Decorative panel; 400a, First decorative structure; 400b, Second decorative structure; 400c, Third decorative structure;

[0086] 410. Connector; 411. Fixing block; 412. Pusher; 420. Presser; 422. First contact surface; 421. Second contact surface; 423. Third contact surface; 430. Relief groove; 440. Blocking component; 441. Blocking fixing component. Detailed Implementation

[0087] As described in the background section, the door body in related technologies includes a connected door shell and an inner liner. The door shell can be formed using sheet metal processing to make the overall structure of the door shell more stable and the outer surface of the door shell more aesthetically pleasing. During the production process of the door body, foamed material can be filled into the cavity formed by the door shell and the inner liner, allowing the foamed material to expand and solidify within the cavity. This provides a certain degree of fixation for the door shell and the inner liner, and also provides a certain degree of thermal insulation through the foamed material within the cavity.

[0088] It is easy to understand that, due to the aforementioned splicing gaps in the door shell, when foaming material is filled into the cavity formed by the door shell and the inner liner, the foaming material is prone to flow out from the splicing gaps in the door shell during the filling and expansion process. After the expansion and curing process, the foaming material is prone to dents or hollows, thus affecting the filling effect of the foaming material in the cavity.

[0089] Furthermore, since the door shell is usually formed by sheet metal processes such as bending metal sheets, the two side walls of the door shell, as well as the upper and lower walls of the door shell, are prone to warping or burrs. This increases the width of the splicing gap between the two side walls of the door shell and the upper and lower walls of the door shell, further affecting the sealing of the cavity formed by the door shell and the inner liner.

[0090] Therefore, in related technologies, a decorative panel can be provided on the door shell. The decorative panel can be inserted into the splicing gap of the door shell. At least a portion of the decorative panel is located inside the cavity, and a portion of the decorative panel is located outside the cavity. At least a portion of the decorative panel is disposed between the side wall and the top wall of the door shell, or between the side wall and the bottom wall, so as to cover the splicing gap of the door shell by the decorative panel located outside the cavity, thereby improving the aesthetics of the door shell and improving the sealing performance of the door shell.

[0091] During the installation of decorative panels, they are typically inserted into the joints of the door frame. Part of the panel is located within the cavity formed by the door frame and the inner liner, while the other part is located on the outside of the cavity. Foaming material is then filled into the cavity, allowing it to expand and solidify, thus providing a degree of fixation for the decorative panel.

[0092] However, when filling the cavity formed by the door shell and the inner liner with foam material, the foam material will come into contact with the first part of the decorative panel. During the expansion and curing process of the foam material, the foam material will squeeze and push the decorative panel, causing the decorative panel to be installed crookedly or protrude, making it difficult to remove the decorative panel from the door shell. The reinstallation process of the decorative panel is troublesome, which makes the installation process of the decorative panel complicated and the assembly efficiency of the decorative panel low.

[0093] In view of this, in the refrigerator of this application embodiment, the mounting base is disposed within the cavity; the decorative panel includes a connected insert and a pressing member, and the decorative panel is fixed to the door shell via the mounting base. When the decorative panel is fixed relative to the door shell via the mounting base, the insert of the decorative panel is located within the cavity enclosed by the door shell and the inner liner, and the insert of the decorative panel can be fixed relative to the mounting base to fix the decorative panel relative to the door shell. When the decorative panel is fixed relative to the door shell via the mounting base, the pressing member of the decorative panel can be located outside the cavity enclosed by the door shell and the inner liner, and the pressing member of the decorative panel can be used to cover the two side walls of the door shell and the splicing gap between the upper and lower walls of the door shell.

[0094] In related technologies, when the two side walls, top wall, and bottom wall of the door shell warp, the edges of these walls are exposed. By installing decorative panels on the door shell, these edges can be concealed, reducing the likelihood of exposure and thus minimizing the possibility of the door shell scratching the user's hands, thereby improving the refrigerator's safety.

[0095] Furthermore, compared to related technologies, the refrigerator in this application embodiment can first fix the mounting base to the door shell, and then fix the insert of the decorative panel to the door shell through the mounting base. The pressing part of the decorative panel can be located on the outside of the cavity formed by the door shell and the inner liner, thereby reducing the possibility of the decorative panel being installed crookedly or protruding. In addition, by setting the mounting base to block the foaming material, the possibility of the foaming material directly contacting the decorative panel can be reduced, making the process of reinstalling the decorative panel more convenient and improving the assembly efficiency of the decorative panel.

[0096] To make the objectives, implementation methods and advantages of this application clearer, the exemplary implementation methods of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the exemplary embodiments of this application. Obviously, the described exemplary embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments.

[0097] It should be noted that the brief descriptions of terms in this application are only for the convenience of understanding the embodiments described below, and are not intended to limit the embodiments of this application. Unless otherwise stated, these terms should be understood in their ordinary and common meaning.

[0098] Furthermore, the terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, are intended to cover but not exclusively include, for example, a product or device that includes a series of components is not necessarily limited to those that are explicitly listed, but may include other components that are not explicitly listed or that are inherent to such product or device.

[0099] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0100] The terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0101] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0102] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0103] Reference Figures 1-6 This disclosure provides a refrigerator with a body 10, which includes a top and a bottom disposed along its length. The interior of the body 10 can form storage compartments, which may include a refrigerator compartment and a freezer compartment for refrigerating or freezing food.

[0104] For example, the refrigerator may include a door 20. The door 20 can be used to open and close the storage compartment. The door 20 can be used to create a relatively enclosed space within the refrigerator body 10, thereby enabling the storage compartment of the refrigerator body 10 to maintain a relatively constant temperature and reducing the rate of temperature rise in the storage compartment.

[0105] The door body 20 may include a door shell 100. The door shell 100 may be formed by sheet metal processing to improve the overall structural stability of the door shell 100 and the aesthetics of the outer surface of the door shell 100, thereby improving the overall aesthetics of the refrigerator.

[0106] The door casing 100 typically includes a front wall 110 facing forward and side walls 120 facing left and right sides of the door casing 100. One of the two side walls 120 of the door casing 100 faces the left side of the door casing 100, and the other side wall 120 faces the right side of the door casing 100. The front wall 110 and the two side walls 120 of the door casing 100 can be integrally formed by processes such as bending, making the forming process of the door casing 100 more convenient.

[0107] It should be noted that the left and right sides of the door 100 can be used as a reference from the perspective of facing the refrigerator. When the user stands in front of the refrigerator and looks towards it, if the door 20 is closed, the user's front is opposite to the front of the door 20. The user's left side can be used to indicate the left side of the door 100, and the user's right side can be used to indicate the right side of the door 100.

[0108] For example, the connection between the front wall 110 of the door shell 100 and the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 facing the left can be set as the left front edge, and the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 facing the left can be bent to form the left rear edge. The left front edge and the left rear edge are arranged along the thickness direction of the door body 20.

[0109] The connection between the front wall 110 of the door shell 100 and the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 facing the right can be set as the right front edge, and the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 facing the right can be bent to form the right rear edge. The right front edge and the right rear edge are arranged along the thickness direction of the door body 20.

[0110] During the formation of the door shell 100, a certain radius of curvature is typically required at the junction of the front wall 110 and the side wall 120 of the door shell 100, as well as on the side of the side wall 120 away from the front wall 110. For example, rounded corner structures are formed on the left front edge, left rear edge, right front edge, and right rear edge to make the junction of the front wall 110 and the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 smoother and more natural.

[0111] The door shell 100 may include an upper wall 130 and a lower wall facing the upper and lower sides of the door shell 100. The front wall 110 of the door shell 100, the upper wall 130 and the lower wall of the door shell 100 may be integrally formed by bending or other processes, so as to make the forming process of the door shell 100 more convenient.

[0112] For example, the connection between the front wall 110 and the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100 can be set as an upper front edge, and the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100 can be bent to form an upper rear edge. The upper front edge and the upper rear edge are arranged along the thickness direction of the door body 20.

[0113] The connection between the front wall 110 and the lower wall of the door shell 100 can be set as a lower front edge, and the lower wall of the door shell 100 can be bent to form a lower rear edge. The lower front edge and the lower rear edge are arranged along the thickness direction of the door body 20.

[0114] During the formation of the door shell 100, the connection between the front wall 110 and the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100, as well as the side of the upper wall 130 away from the front wall 110, typically needs to retain a certain bending radius. Similarly, the connection between the front wall 110 and the lower wall of the door shell 100, as well as the side of the lower wall of the door shell 100 away from the front wall 110, typically needs to retain a certain bending radius.

[0115] For example, rounded corner structures are formed on the upper front edge, upper rear edge, lower front edge, and lower rear edge to make the connection between the front wall 110 and the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 smoother and more natural.

[0116] In some embodiments, the two side walls 120 of the door shell 100, as well as the upper wall 130 and lower wall of the door shell 100, are bent rearward relative to the front wall 110 of the door shell 100. Since the door shell 100 is typically formed by sheet metal processes such as bending metal sheets, a splicing gap 140 is formed between the two side walls 120 of the door shell 100 and the upper wall 130 and lower wall of the door shell 100, and the splicing gap 140 extends rearward from the front wall 110 of the door shell 100.

[0117] The upper wall 130 of the door shell 100 forms a first splicing gap 140 with the left-facing side wall 120 of the door shell 100, and the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100 forms a second splicing gap 140 with the right-facing side wall 120 of the door shell 100. The lower wall of the door shell 100 forms a third splicing gap 140 with the left-facing side wall 120 of the door shell 100, and the lower wall of the door shell 100 forms a fourth splicing gap 140 with the right-facing side wall 120 of the door shell 100.

[0118] In some embodiments, the refrigerator may have one or more doors 20. The doors 20 are typically rotatably connected to the cabinet 10 via a rotating shaft to enable the opening and closing of the doors 20, thereby allowing the user to open and close the storage compartment of the cabinet 10 through the doors 20.

[0119] It is easy to understand that the rotating shaft can be located on the door body 20, and the rotating shaft of the door body 20 can be located on the upper wall 130 or the lower wall of the door shell 100. Alternatively, the rotating shaft can be located on the housing 10, and the bushing 180 for mounting the rotating shaft can be located on the upper wall 130 or the lower wall of the door shell 100. The rotating shaft can extend vertically, and the door body 20 can rotate relative to the housing 10 about the vertically extending rotating shaft.

[0120] Refrigerators can be installed as built-in refrigerators, which are household appliances specifically designed to be embedded in kitchen cabinets or walls. Built-in refrigerators save installation space and reduce the impact of cabinets or other structures on the door's opening and closing.

[0121] For example, the door shell 100 can form the main structure of the door body 20. The side of the door shell 100 facing the storage compartment of the box body 10 can be connected to the inner liner 200, and the front wall 110 of the door shell 100 is arranged parallel to and opposite to the inner liner 200. The door shell 100 and the inner liner 200 can together form a cavity 30.

[0122] During the production process of the door body 20, foam material can be filled into the cavity 30 formed by the door shell 100 and the inner liner 200, so that the foam material expands and solidifies in the cavity 30, thereby playing a certain role in fixing the door shell 100 and the inner liner 200, and playing a certain role in heat preservation through the foam material in the cavity 30.

[0123] It is easy to understand that, since the door shell 100 has the above-mentioned splicing gap 140, when filling the cavity 30 formed by the door shell 100 and the inner liner 200 with foam material, the foam material is prone to flow out from the splicing gap 140 of the door shell 100 during the filling and expansion process. After the expansion and curing process, the foam material is prone to sinking or hollowing, thus affecting the filling effect of the foam material in the cavity 30.

[0124] Furthermore, since the door shell 100 is usually formed by sheet metal processes such as bending metal sheets, the two side walls 120 of the door shell 100, the upper wall 130 and the lower wall of the door shell 100 are prone to warping or burrs, which increases the width of the splicing gap 140 between the two side walls 120 of the door shell 100 and the upper wall 130 and the lower wall of the door shell 100, further affecting the sealing performance of the cavity 30 formed by the door shell 100 and the inner liner 200.

[0125] In some possible implementations, the door shell 100 may be provided with a decorative panel 400. At least a portion of the decorative panel 400 is disposed between the side wall 120 and the upper wall 130 and lower wall of the door shell 100, so as to cover the side wall 120 and the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100, as well as the splicing gap 140 between the side wall 120 and the lower wall of the door shell 100, thereby improving the aesthetics of the door shell 100 and improving the sealing performance of the door body 20.

[0126] Furthermore, when the two side walls 120 of the door shell 100, along with the upper wall 130 and lower wall of the door shell 100, warp or other defects occur, the edges of the two side walls 120, upper wall 130, and lower wall of the door shell 100 will be exposed. Since the door shell 100 is usually made of a metal plate structure, when the user pulls the door 20 to rotate it relative to the cabinet 10, the exposed edges of the two side walls 120, upper wall 130, and lower wall of the door shell 100 can easily scratch the user's hands, reducing the reliability of the refrigerator.

[0127] The refrigerator provided in some embodiments of this disclosure, by providing a decorative panel 400 on the door shell 100, can also cover the edges of the two side walls 120, the upper wall 130 and the lower wall of the door shell 100, thereby reducing the possibility of the edges of the two side walls 120, the upper wall 130 and the lower wall of the door shell 100 being exposed, and thus reducing the possibility of the door shell 100 scratching the user's hand, thereby improving the reliability of the refrigerator.

[0128] In some embodiments, the refrigerator may include a mounting base 300. The mounting base 300 may be connected to the door housing 100. The mounting base 300 may be connected to a decorative panel 400, such that the decorative panel 400 can be connected to the door housing 100 via the mounting base 300.

[0129] For example, the mounting base 300 can be fixedly connected to the door shell 100, and the mounting base 300 can be disposed within the cavity 30 enclosed by the door shell 100 and the inner liner 200. The mounting base 300 can be used to connect the decorative panel 400, so that the decorative panel 400 can be fixedly connected to the refrigerator door shell 100 through the mounting base 300.

[0130] For example, the mounting base 300 can be fixedly connected to the door shell 100, and the mounting base 300 can be disposed within the cavity 30 formed by the door shell 100 and the inner liner 200. The mounting base 300 can be used to connect the decorative panel 400, so that the decorative panel 400 can be fixedly connected to the refrigerator door shell 100 through the mounting base 300.

[0131] When the decorative panel 400 is fixed relative to the door shell 100 via the mounting base 300, the first part of the decorative panel 400 is located within the cavity 30 enclosed by the door shell 100 and the inner liner 200. The first part of the decorative panel 400 can be fixed relative to the mounting base 300 so that the decorative panel 400 is fixed relative to the door shell 100.

[0132] When the decorative panel 400 is fixed relative to the door shell 100 via the mounting base 300, the second part of the decorative panel 400 can be located outside the cavity 30 formed by the door shell 100 and the inner liner 200, and the second part of the decorative panel 400 can be used to cover the splicing gap 140 between the side wall 120 and the front wall 110.

[0133] For example, the second part of the decorative panel 400 can be used to abut against the top surface of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100. The second part of the decorative panel 400 can be used to abut against the side of the upper wall 130 or the lower wall of the door shell 100 so that the decorative panel 400 can cover the splice gap 140 of the door shell 100.

[0134] In some embodiments, the number of decorative panels 400 on a door shell 100 may be set to one or more. For example, the number of decorative panels 400 may be the same as the number of splicing gaps 140 on the door shell 100, and each splicing gap 140 may be sealed or covered by a decorative panel 400.

[0135] Each decorative panel 400 can be fixed to the door shell 100 by a mounting base 300, with the mounting base 300 positioned close to the corresponding splice gap 140. Alternatively, multiple decorative panels 400 can be fixed to the door shell 100 by a single mounting base 300, thereby reducing the number of mounting bases 300 required.

[0136] For example, if the door shell 100 has a first splicing gap 140, a second splicing gap 140, a third splicing gap 140, and a fourth splicing gap 140, the number of decorative panels 400 can be set to four. The four decorative panels 400 can include a first decorative panel 400, a second decorative panel 400, a third decorative panel 400, and a fourth decorative panel 400, so as to block and cover the four splicing gaps 140 respectively.

[0137] The number of mounting bases 300 can be set to four. The four mounting bases 300 may include a first mounting base 300, a second mounting base 300, a third mounting base 300, and a fourth mounting base 300, so that the four decorative panels 400 can be connected to each other through the four mounting bases 300.

[0138] The first decorative panel 400 can be used to seal and cover the first splicing gap 140. The first part of the first decorative panel 400 is fixedly connected to the door shell 100 via the first mounting base 300. One side of the second part of the first decorative panel 400 can abut against the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100, and the other side of the second part of the first decorative panel 400 can abut against the left-facing side wall 120 of the door shell 100.

[0139] The second decorative panel 400 can be used to seal and cover the second splicing gap 140. The first part of the second decorative panel 400 is fixedly connected to the door shell 100 via the second mounting base 300. One side of the second part of the second decorative panel 400 can abut against the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100, and the other side of the second part of the second decorative panel 400 can abut against the right-side side wall 120 of the door shell 100.

[0140] The third decorative panel 400 can be used to seal and cover the third splicing gap 140. The first part of the third decorative panel 400 is fixedly connected to the door shell 100 via the third mounting base 300. One side of the second part of the third decorative panel 400 can abut against the lower wall of the door shell 100, and the other side of the second part of the third decorative panel 400 can abut against the left-facing side wall 120 of the door shell 100.

[0141] The fourth decorative panel 400 can be used to seal and cover the fourth splicing gap 140. The first part of the fourth decorative panel 400 is fixedly connected to the door shell 100 via the fourth mounting base 300. One side of the second part of the fourth decorative panel 400 can abut against the lower wall of the door shell 100, and the other side of the second part of the fourth decorative panel 400 can abut against the right-side side wall 120 of the door shell 100.

[0142] It is easy to understand that the door shell 100 can be provided with one or more of the first decorative panel 400, the second decorative panel 400, the third decorative panel 400, and the fourth decorative panel 400. The number and position of the decorative panels 400 can be determined according to the actual use of the door body 20.

[0143] For example, when the refrigerator is set as a cross-door refrigerator, the upper door shell 100 can be provided with a third decorative panel 400 and a fourth decorative panel 400, and the lower door shell 100 can be provided with a first decorative panel 400 and a second decorative panel 400, so that the position that is more easily noticed by the user can be blocked and covered by the decorative panel 400, and other splicing gaps 140 of the door shell 100 can be blocked and covered by other means.

[0144] In some possible implementations, the mounting base 300 can be fixedly connected to the door housing 100 to improve the stability of the connection between the mounting base 300 and the door housing 100 and reduce the possibility of loosening between the mounting base 300 and the door housing 100.

[0145] The mounting base 300 is fixed relative to the door shell 100 and is located within the cavity 30 formed by the door shell 100 and the inner liner 200. The mounting base 300 abuts against the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 and also abuts against the upper wall 130 or lower wall of the door shell 100. The mounting base 300 is located near the splicing gap 140 of the door shell 100.

[0146] Reference Figures 7-10 The following describes the installation method between the mounting base 300 on the upper wall 130 near the door 100 and the door 100, taking the refrigerator as a cross-door refrigerator and the lower door 100 among multiple door 100 as an example.

[0147] In some embodiments, when the mounting base 300 is fixed relative to the door housing 100, the mounting base 300 is located within the cavity 30 formed by the door housing 100 and the inner liner 200. The mounting base 300 abuts against the side wall 120 of the door housing 100 and also abuts against the upper wall 130 of the door housing 100. The mounting base 300 is located near the splicing gap 140 of the door housing 100.

[0148] The mounting base 300 can be slidably mounted on the door housing 100. For example, when the mounting base 300 is not fixed to the door housing 100, the mounting base 300 can be slidably disposed relative to the door housing 100 in the vertical direction to facilitate the installation of the mounting base 300.

[0149] The mounting base 300 can abut against the side wall 120 of the door housing 100, allowing it to slide vertically along the side wall 120 and move upwards to the upper wall 130 of the door housing 100. This allows the top surface of the mounting base 300 to contact the upper wall 130 of the door housing 100. The mounting base 300 and the door housing 100 can then be fixed together via a connecting structure, facilitating the installation of the mounting base 300 and making the fixing process more convenient.

[0150] In some possible implementations, the side wall 120 of the door housing 100 may be provided with a bending structure 121. The bending structure 121 can be used to abut against the mounting base 300. The bending structure 121, combined with the door housing 100, plays a certain limiting role in the sliding process of the mounting base 300, making the sliding process of the mounting base 300 in the vertical direction smoother and more stable.

[0151] For example, the bending structure 121 can be provided on the rear side of the side wall 120 of the door housing 100. At least a portion of the bending structure 121 can extend toward the inside of the door housing 100, and the portion of the bending structure 121 toward the inside of the door housing 100 can be provided as the first portion of the bending structure 121, which can abut against the mounting base 300.

[0152] The first part of the bending structure 121 is arranged parallel to and opposite to the front wall 110 of the door shell 100. The first part of the bending structure 121 abuts against the rear surface of the mounting base 300 facing the box 10, and the front wall 110 of the door shell 100 abuts against the front surface of the mounting base 300 facing the box 10, so that the first part of the bending structure 121 and the front wall 110 of the door shell 100 play a certain limiting role in the sliding process of the mounting base 300.

[0153] The bending structure 121 may further include a second part, which is disposed at the end of the first part of the bending structure 121 opposite to the side wall 120 of the door housing 100. The second part of the bending structure 121 may extend toward the front of the housing 10, and may be used to abut against the side of the mounting base 300 opposite to the side wall 120 of the door housing 100, so as to limit the sliding process of the mounting base 300 by the second part of the bending structure 121 and the side wall 120 of the door housing 100.

[0154] For example, refer to Figure 2 The vertical direction can be set as the first direction (i.e., the y-direction), the horizontal direction parallel to the front wall 110 of the door shell 100 can be set as the second direction (i.e., the x-direction), and the horizontal direction perpendicular to the front wall 110 of the door shell 100 can be set as the third direction (i.e., the z-direction). It should be noted that the first direction, the second direction, and the third direction are set perpendicular to each other.

[0155] The extension directions of the left front edge, left rear edge, right front edge, and right rear edge can be parallel to the first direction. The extension directions of the upper front edge, upper rear edge, lower front edge, and lower rear edge can be parallel to the second direction. The extension directions of the first splicing gap 140, second splicing gap 140, third splicing gap 140, and fourth splicing gap 140 can be parallel to the third direction.

[0156] When the mounting base 300 slides toward the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100 in the first direction, in the second direction, the second part of the bending structure 121 and the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 respectively abut against the two sides of the mounting base 300 in the second direction, thereby constraining the movement of the mounting base 300 in the second direction through the second part of the bending structure 121 and the side wall 120 of the door shell 100.

[0157] When the mounting base 300 slides toward the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100 in the first direction, in the third direction, the first part of the bending structure 121 and the front wall 110 of the door shell 100 respectively abut against the two sides of the mounting base 300 in the third direction, thereby constraining the movement of the mounting base 300 in the third direction through the first part of the bending structure 121 and the front wall 110 of the door shell 100.

[0158] It is easy to understand that when the mounting base 300 slides along the first direction toward the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100, the bending structure 121, the front wall 110 of the door shell 100 and the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 can constrain the movement of the mounting base 300 in the second and third directions, making the sliding process of the mounting base 300 along the first direction more stable and reducing the possibility of the mounting base 300 deviating.

[0159] Furthermore, when the top of the mounting base 300 contacts the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100, the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100 can constrain the upward movement of the mounting base 300 in the first direction, and the bending structure 121, the front wall 110 of the door shell 100 and the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 can constrain the movement of the mounting base 300 in the second and third directions.

[0160] In some embodiments, the mounting base 300 can be connected to the door housing 100 via a connecting structure, enabling the mounting base 300 to be fixed to the door housing 100 in the first direction via the connecting structure. The bending structure 121, the door housing 100, and the connecting structure can constrain the movement of the mounting base 300 in the first, second, and third directions, reducing the possibility of the mounting base 300 moving.

[0161] The first and second parts of the bending structure 121 can be formed using sheet metal processing, making the connection between the bending structure 121 and the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 more stable. The bending structure 121 located on the left side of the door shell 100 forms a left rear edge with the left-facing side wall 120 of the door shell 100, and the bending structure 121 located on the right side of the door shell 100 forms a right rear edge with the right-facing side wall 120 of the door shell 100.

[0162] It is easy to understand that the first and second parts of the bending structure 121 can be formed by sheet metal processing, so that the bending structure 121 can be formed with the door shell 100 in one processing, thus eliminating the need for additional processing steps for the bending structure 121, making the forming process of the door shell 100 more convenient, and thereby improving the forming efficiency of the door shell 100.

[0163] It should be noted that the bending structure 121 can be installed on the upper wall 130 or the lower wall of the door shell 100.

[0164] The first part of the bending structure 121 is arranged parallel to and opposite to the front wall 110 of the door shell 100. The first part of the bending structure 121 abuts against the surface of the mounting base 300 facing the rear side of the housing 10, and the front wall 110 of the door shell 100 abuts against the surface of the mounting base 300 facing the front side of the housing 10, so that the first part of the bending structure 121 and the front wall 110 of the door shell 10 can play a certain limiting role in the sliding process of the mounting base 300.

[0165] The bending structure 121 may further include a second part, which is disposed at the end of the first part of the bending structure 121 that faces away from the upper wall 130 or lower wall of the door housing 100. The second part of the bending structure 121 may extend toward the front side of the housing 10, and may be used to abut against the side of the mounting base 300 that faces away from the upper wall 130 or lower wall of the door housing 100, so as to limit the sliding process of the mounting base 300 by the second part of the bending structure 121 and the upper wall 130 or lower wall of the door housing 100.

[0166] When the mounting base 300 slides toward the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 in the second direction, in the first direction, the second part of the bending structure 121 and the upper wall 130 or lower wall of the door shell 100 respectively abut against the two sides of the mounting base 300 in the second direction, thereby constraining the movement of the mounting base 300 in the second direction by the second part of the bending structure 121 and the upper wall 130 or lower wall of the door shell 100.

[0167] When the mounting base 300 slides toward the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100 in the first direction, in the third direction, the first part of the bending structure 121 and the front wall 110 of the door shell 100 respectively abut against the two sides of the mounting base 300 in the third direction, thereby constraining the movement of the mounting base 300 in the third direction through the first part of the bending structure 121 and the front wall 110 of the door shell 100.

[0168] It is easy to understand that when the mounting base 300 slides along the second direction toward the side wall 120 of the door shell 100, the bending structure 121, the front wall 110 of the door shell 100, and the upper wall 130 or lower wall of the door shell 100 can constrain the movement of the mounting base 300 in the first direction and the third direction, making the sliding process of the mounting base 300 along the second direction more stable and reducing the possibility of the mounting base 300 deviating.

[0169] Furthermore, when the mounting base 300 contacts the side wall 120 of the door shell 100, the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 can constrain the movement of the mounting base 300 in the second direction. The bending structure 121, the front wall 110 of the door shell 100 and the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 can constrain the movement of the mounting base 300 in the first direction and the third direction.

[0170] In some embodiments, the mounting base 300 can be connected to the door housing 100 via a connecting structure, enabling the mounting base 300 to be fixed to the door housing 100 in the first direction via the connecting structure. The bending structure 121, the door housing 100, and the connecting structure can constrain the movement of the mounting base 300 in the first, second, and third directions, reducing the possibility of the mounting base 300 moving.

[0171] In some possible implementations, in the lower door housing 100 among a plurality of door housings 100, the number of mounting seats 300 near the upper wall 130 of the door housing 100 can be set to two. One of the two mounting seats 300 is located near the left side of the door housing 100, and the other of the two mounting seats 300 is located near the right side of the door housing 100. The two mounting seats 300 can each be used to seal and cover a splicing gap 140.

[0172] In the lower door shell 100 among multiple door shells 100, the number of mounting seats 300 near the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100 can be set to one. The first end of the mounting seat 300 is near the left side of the door shell 100, and the second end of the mounting seat 300 is near the right side of the door shell 100. The first end and the second end of the mounting seat 300 can be used to seal and cover a splicing gap 140 respectively, so as to reduce the number of mounting seats 300.

[0173] For example, the rotating shaft can be provided in the door body 20, and the rotating shaft of the door body 20 can be provided in the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100. The mounting base 300 can be provided with a mounting groove 390, which can be used to accommodate the rotating shaft of the door body 20, so that the rotating shaft of the door body 20 can pass through the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100 and can be rotatably connected to the housing 10.

[0174] Alternatively, the rotating shaft can be located in the housing 10, and the bushing 180 for mounting the rotating shaft can be located in the upper wall 130 of the door housing 100. The mounting base 300 can be provided with a mounting groove 390, which can accommodate the bushing 180 of the door housing 20, so that the bushing 180 of the door housing 20 can pass through the upper wall 130 of the door housing 100 and can be rotatably connected to the rotating shaft located in the housing 10.

[0175] It is easy to understand that, since the door shell 100 can be formed by bending a metal plate, the thickness of the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100 is relatively small compared to the length of the rotating shaft and the bushing 180. In the vertical direction, the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100 has a limited effect on fixing the rotating shaft and the bushing 180. When the rotating shaft and the bushing 180 are fixed only by the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100, the rotating shaft and the bushing 180 may deflect or tilt, thus affecting the normal rotation of the door 20.

[0176] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the mounting base 300 is provided with a mounting groove 390. The rotating shaft or bushing 180 can be fixed relative to the mounting base 300 through the mounting groove 390, making the installation of the rotating shaft and bushing 180 more stable, and the mounting base 300 can fix the rotating shaft or bushing 180 through the mounting groove 390, thus enriching the function of the mounting base 300.

[0177] For example, the rotating shaft or bushing 180 disposed in the mounting groove 390 can be fixed relative to the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100 to make the installation of the rotating shaft and bushing 180 more stable and reduce the possibility of the rotating shaft and bushing 180 wobbling relative to the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100.

[0178] When the rotating shaft or bushing 180 set in the mounting groove 390 is fixed relative to the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100, the rotating shaft or bushing 180 can also be fixed relative to the mounting base 300, so that the mounting base 300 can be fixed relative to the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100 through the rotating shaft or bushing 180 set in the mounting groove 390, thereby making the fixing process of the mounting base 300 more convenient.

[0179] During the installation of the mounting base 300, the mounting base 300 can slide vertically along the side wall 120 of the door shell 100, allowing the mounting base 300 to move from bottom to top to the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100. The top surface of the mounting base 300 can contact the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100, and then the rotating shaft or bushing 180 can be fixed in the mounting groove 390, and the rotating shaft or bushing 180 can be fixed to the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100. This allows the mounting base 300 and the door shell 100 to be relatively fixed through the rotating shaft or bushing 180, thus realizing the installation process of the mounting base 300 and the rotating shaft or bushing 180, and facilitating the fixation of the mounting base 300 and the door shell 100.

[0180] Reference Figures 7-10 In some possible implementations, the door housing 100 and the mounting base 300 may be provided with a connecting structure. The door housing 100 can be fixed relative to the mounting base 300 through the connecting structure, so as to make the connection between the door housing 100 and the mounting base 300 more stable.

[0181] The connection structure can be configured such that the door shell 100 is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove 160, and the mounting base 300 is provided with a snap-fit ​​block 360, which can cooperate with the snap-fit ​​groove 160. The mounting base 300 and the door shell 100 can be fixed by the cooperating snap-fit ​​block 360 and snap-fit ​​groove 160, so as to make the fixing process of the mounting base 300 and the door shell 100 more convenient.

[0182] During the installation of the mounting base 300, the mounting base 300 can slide vertically along the side wall 120 of the door shell 100, allowing the mounting base 300 to move from bottom to top to the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100. The top surface of the mounting base 300 can contact the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100, and the snap-fit ​​block 360 of the mounting base 300 can be inserted into the snap-fit ​​groove 160 of the door shell 100, thereby fixing the mounting base 300 and the door shell 100 together.

[0183] The snap-fit ​​groove 160 can be provided on one or more of the front wall 110, the side wall 120, the upper wall 130, and the lower wall of the door housing 100, so that the snap-fit ​​groove 160 can be connected to the snap-fit ​​block 360 of the mounting base 300.

[0184] It is easy to understand that both the front wall 110 and the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 are exposed on the outside of the refrigerator. When the snap-fit ​​groove 160 is provided on the front wall 110 and the side wall 120 of the door shell 100, the way the snap-fit ​​groove 160 and the snap-fit ​​block 360 are engaged will be exposed on the outside of the refrigerator, thus affecting the overall aesthetics of the refrigerator.

[0185] The snap-fit ​​groove 160 can be provided on the upper wall 130 and the lower wall of the door housing 100. For example, the snap-fit ​​groove 160 located on the upper wall 130 of the door housing 100 can be used to fix the mounting base 300 near the upper wall 130 of the door housing 100. The snap-fit ​​groove 160 located on the lower wall of the door housing 100 can be used to fix the mounting base 300 near the lower wall of the door housing 100.

[0186] Compared to the arrangement of the snap-fit ​​groove 160 on the front wall 110 and side wall 120 of the door shell 100, the arrangement of the snap-fit ​​groove 160 on the upper wall 130 and lower wall of the door shell 100 reduces the possibility of the snap-fit ​​groove 160 being exposed on the outside of the refrigerator, thereby improving the overall aesthetics of the refrigerator. It also reduces the possibility of the snap-fit ​​block 360 detaching from the snap-fit ​​groove 160, making the connection between the snap-fit ​​block 360 and the snap-fit ​​groove 160 more stable.

[0187] In some embodiments, the snap-fit ​​groove 160 may be provided on the bending structure 121. For example, the snap-fit ​​groove 160 may be provided on the first portion of the bending structure 121, with the snap-fit ​​groove 160 facing the rear side of the refrigerator body 10. In this way, when the door 20 is in the closed state, the bending structure 121 can approach and fit against the refrigerator body 10, thereby allowing the snap-fit ​​groove 160 to approach the refrigerator body 10, thereby reducing the possibility that the snap-fit ​​groove 160 is exposed to the outside of the refrigerator.

[0188] The upper wall 130 and lower wall of the door shell 100 may be provided with inward folding structures 170. The inward folding structure 170 located on the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100 is located on the side of the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100 away from the front wall 110 of the door shell 100, and the end of the inward folding structure 170 away from the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100 extends downward. The inward folding structure 170 located on the lower wall of the door shell 100 is located on the side of the lower wall of the door shell 100 away from the front wall 110 of the door shell 100, and the end of the inward folding structure 170 away from the lower wall of the door shell 100 extends upward.

[0189] The snap-fit ​​groove 160 can be provided in the inner folding structure 170. Taking the snap-fit ​​groove 160 being provided in the inner folding structure 170 located on the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100 as an example, the connection method between the mounting base 300 and the door shell 100 will be described.

[0190] During the installation of the mounting base 300, the mounting base 300 can slide vertically along the side wall 120 of the door shell 100, allowing the mounting base 300 to move from bottom to top to the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100. The top surface of the mounting base 300 can contact the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100, and the rear side of the mounting base 300 facing the housing 10 can contact the inward folding structure 170. The snap-fit ​​block 360 of the mounting base 300 can be inserted into the snap-fit ​​groove 160 of the inward folding structure 170, thereby fixing the mounting base 300 and the door shell 100 together.

[0191] In some possible implementations, the door 20 may be provided with a handle groove 150. The user can pull or push the door 20 to rotate relative to the housing 10 through the handle groove 150, making the opening and closing of the door 20 more convenient.

[0192] For example, in the lower door shell 100 among a plurality of door shells 100, a handle groove 150 may be provided on the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100. The handle groove 150 may be recessed downward, and the extension direction of the handle groove 150 may be parallel to the extension direction of the upper wall 130 or the extension direction of the lower wall.

[0193] In the upper door shell 100 among multiple door shells 100, a handle groove 150 may be provided on the lower wall of the door shell 100. The handle groove 150 may be recessed upwards, and the extension direction of the handle groove 150 may be parallel to the extension direction of the upper wall 130 or the extension direction of the lower wall.

[0194] Alternatively, the handle groove 150 can also be provided on the side wall 120 of the door housing 100. For example, if the rotation axis of the door body 20 is located on the left side of the door housing 100, the handle groove 150 can be provided on the right-facing side wall 120 of the door housing 100. Alternatively, if the rotation axis of the door body 20 is located on the right side of the door housing 100, the handle groove 150 can be provided on the left-facing side wall 120 of the door housing 100.

[0195] The following description uses a French door refrigerator as an example, specifically the lower door 100 among multiple door 100s, to illustrate the installation method between the mounting base 300 on the upper wall 130 near the door 100 and the door 100.

[0196] In some possible implementations, the handle groove 150 may be provided on the upper wall 130 of the door housing 100.

[0197] For example, the handle groove 150 can be provided independently. For example, a handle structure can be provided on the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100, and the handle structure can form the handle groove 150. The handle structure can be fixed to the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100 by means of snap-fit ​​or bolt connection. At least a portion of the handle structure is located within the cavity 30 enclosed by the door shell 100 and the inner liner 200, and the portion of the handle structure located within the cavity 30 can extend downward.

[0198] By adopting the above technical solution, the independently designed handle structure makes the processing of the handle structure more convenient, and the setting method of the handle structure is more diverse. The handle structure can be adjusted according to the actual needs of the user. When assembling the door body 20, the handle structure can be installed on the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100, so that at least part of the handle structure is located in the cavity 30 formed by the door shell 100 and the inner liner 200, thereby realizing the installation process of the handle structure.

[0199] Then, the mounting base 300 can be moved from bottom to top to the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100. The top surface of the mounting base 300 can contact the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100. The top surface of the mounting base 300 can also contact the handle structure located in the cavity 30. Thus, the handle structure can play a certain limiting role in the sliding of the mounting base 300, reducing the possibility of the mounting base 300 moving relative to the door shell 100, and making the connection between the mounting base 300 and the door shell 100 more stable.

[0200] For example, the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100 can be recessed downwards to form a handle groove 150. The inner wall of the handle groove 150 can be formed with the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100 through a single bending process, so that the forming process of the handle groove 150 and the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100 is more convenient and the structure of the handle groove 150 and the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100 is more stable.

[0201] In this way, when the mounting base 300 moves from bottom to top to the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100, the top surface of the mounting base 300 can contact the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100, and the top surface of the mounting base 300 can also contact the inner wall of the handle groove 150 located in the cavity 30. Thus, the inner wall of the handle groove 150 can play a certain limiting role in the sliding of the mounting base 300, reducing the possibility of the mounting base 300 moving relative to the door shell 100, and making the connection between the mounting base 300 and the door shell 100 more stable.

[0202] It should be noted that the structure of the handle groove 150 can be used to refer to a part that can be used to place a user's fingers. For example, the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100 can be provided with a protruding structure, which can be provided to protrude upwards.

[0203] For example, in the third direction, the thickness of the protruding structure can be less than the thickness of the door body 20. Alternatively, the surface of the protruding structure facing the rear side of the door body 20 can be at a certain distance from the rear side of the door body 20.

[0204] When it is necessary to pull or push the door 20 to rotate around the housing 10 via the handle groove 150, you can press your finger on the rear-facing surface of the protruding structure so that your finger can pull the protruding structure to rotate the door 20. The rear-facing surface of the protruding structure can form the handle groove 150 together with the upper wall 130 of the door housing 100, that is, the rear side of the protruding structure can form the side wall of the handle groove 150.

[0205] In other words, the structure and shape of the handle groove 150 can be adjusted according to the actual situation. The handle groove 150 can also be formed by cooperating with the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100 through a protruding structure or other means. The bottom surface of the handle groove 150 can be set as a portion of the upper wall 130 recessed into the top surface of the door shell 100, or the bottom surface of the handle groove 150 can also be formed by the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100. This disclosure does not impose further restrictions on this, as long as at least one of the following can be satisfied: the handle groove 150 is used for the rotation of the door body 20, or the handle groove 150 can be used for the limiting of the mounting base 300.

[0206] In some possible implementations, a fastener 151 may be provided on the bottom surface of the handle groove 150. The upper wall 130 of the door shell 100 may be fixed relative to the mounting base 300 by the fastener 151, so that the connection between the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100 and the mounting base 300 is more stable, reducing the possibility of the mounting base 300 moving relative to the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100, and making it easier to fix the mounting base 300 to the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100.

[0207] In some embodiments, the fastener 151 may be configured as a fixing bolt. The bolt head of the fixing bolt abuts against the bottom surface of the handle groove 150, the threaded section of the fixing bolt passes through the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100, and the threaded section of the fixing bolt is threadedly connected to the mounting base 300, so that the mounting base 300 can be fixedly connected to the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100 by the fixing bolt.

[0208] In this way, the bolt head of the fixing bolt abuts against the bottom surface of the handle groove 150, which reduces the possibility of the fixing bolt being exposed on the outside of the refrigerator and further improves the overall aesthetics of the refrigerator.

[0209] During the installation of the mounting base 300, the mounting base 300 can slide vertically along the side wall 120 of the door shell 100, allowing the mounting base 300 to move from bottom to top to the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100. The top surface of the mounting base 300 can contact the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100. Then, the fixing bolt can be inserted through the opening in the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100, and the fixing bolt can be threaded to the mounting base 300. The bolt head of the fixing bolt abuts against the bottom surface of the handle groove 150, thereby fixing the mounting base 300 to the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100.

[0210] In some embodiments, the fastener 151 can be configured as a connecting block, and the mounting base 300 can be correspondingly provided with a connecting slot, which can be used in conjunction with the connecting block. The upper wall 130 of the door shell 100 and the mounting base 300 can be fixedly connected by the cooperating connecting block and connecting slot, so that the connection between the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100 and the mounting base 300 is more stable and the connection between the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100 and the mounting base 300 is more convenient.

[0211] It should be noted that when the mounting base 300 is used to install the rotating shaft or bushing 180 of the door body 20, the mounting base 300 can be fixed to the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100 via the rotating shaft or bushing 180 of the door body 20. The mounting base 300 can also be fixed relative to the fixing member 151 located in the handle groove 150. The rotating shaft or bushing 180 is usually located on the outside of the handle groove 150, so that the rotating shaft or bushing 180 and the fixing member 151 are arranged along the thickness direction of the door body 20, thereby allowing the mounting base 300 to be fixed to the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100 at different positions, thus making the installation of the mounting base 300 more stable.

[0212] When the mounting base 300 is not used to install the rotating shaft or bushing 180 of the door body 20, the mounting base 300 can be fixed relative to the mounting base 300 by the fixing member 151 located in the handle groove 150. That is, the mounting base 300 is connected to the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100 by the fixing member 151. The fixing member 151 is located in the handle groove 150, so that the fixing member 151 is not easily exposed on the outside of the refrigerator, thereby improving the overall aesthetics of the refrigerator.

[0213] Taking a refrigerator with a cross-door design as an example, the contact relationship between the mounting base 300 on the upper wall 130 near the door 100 and the door 100 is described.

[0214] In some possible implementations, when the mounting base 300 is fixed relative to the door housing 100, the top surface of the mounting base 300 is in contact with the upper wall 130 of the door housing 100, and at least a portion of the side surface of the mounting base 300 is in contact with the side wall 120 of the door housing 100.

[0215] With this configuration, the mounting base 300 can provide some support for the upper wall 130 and the side wall 120 of the door shell 100, reducing the possibility of the upper wall 130 and the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 being dented or bent, thereby reducing the possibility of the door shell 100 being deformed.

[0216] Furthermore, when foam material is filled into the cavity 30 formed by the door shell 100 and the inner liner 200, the mounting base 300 can provide a certain degree of shielding for the splicing gap 140 between the upper wall 130 and the side wall 120 of the door shell 100, reducing the possibility of the foam material flowing out from the splicing gap 140 between the upper wall 130 and the side wall 120 of the door shell 100. This ensures the molding effect of the foam material and reduces the possibility of the foam material compressing the upper wall 130 and the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 during the expansion and curing process.

[0217] It is easy to understand that in related technologies, when the foaming material flows out from the splicing gap 140 between the upper wall 130 and the side wall 120 of the door shell 100, the foaming material will squeeze the upper wall 130 and the side wall 120 of the door shell 100, causing the upper wall 130 and the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 to deform. The upper wall 130 and the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 are prone to warping, which increases the splicing gap 140 between the upper wall 130 and the side wall 120 of the door shell 100, affecting the sealing performance of the cavity 30 formed by the door shell 100 and the inner liner 200.

[0218] In some embodiments, the door body 20 may be provided with a handle groove 150. In the third direction, the handle groove 150 may be located in the middle of the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100, a part of the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100 may be located on the front side of the handle groove 150, and another part of the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100 may be located on the rear side of the handle groove 150.

[0219] The handle groove 150 is spaced apart from the front wall 110 of the door shell 100 at one end facing the front of the refrigerator, forming a first cavity 30 between the inner wall of the handle groove 150 and the front wall 110 of the door shell 100. The handle groove 150 is spaced apart from the rear wall of the door shell 100 at one end facing the rear of the refrigerator, forming a second cavity 30 between the inner wall of the handle groove 150 and the rear wall of the door shell 100.

[0220] The mounting base 300 is fixed relative to the door shell 100. The mounting base 300 may include a first part, which may be located within the cavity 30 of the first part. The mounting base 300 may include a second part, which may contact the bottom surface of the handle groove 150. The mounting base 300 may include a third part, which may be located within the cavity 30 of the second part. The mounting base 300 contacts the inner wall of the handle groove 150, thereby limiting the movement of the mounting base 300 in a third direction through the handle groove 150.

[0221] Furthermore, the first part of the mounting base 300 can be located within the first cavity 30, providing some support to the first cavity 30 and reducing the possibility of deformation. The third part of the mounting base 300 can be located within the second cavity 30, providing some support to the second cavity 30 and reducing the possibility of deformation.

[0222] When foam material is filled into the cavity 30 formed by the door shell 100 and the inner liner 200, the mounting base 300 can provide a certain support and fixation for the inner wall of the handle groove 150, thereby reducing the possibility of deformation caused by the foam material squeezing the inner wall of the handle groove 150, making the structure of the handle groove 150 more stable.

[0223] For example, the mounting base 300 may be provided with a reinforcing structure. The reinforcing structure may be provided on the side of the mounting base 300 away from the door shell 100, so as to improve the stability of the mounting structure and reduce the possibility of deformation of the mounting base 300.

[0224] The number of reinforcing structures can be set to multiple. Multiple reinforcing structures can be arranged sequentially along the second direction. It is easy to understand that multiple reinforcing structures can provide a certain degree of support for the overall structure of the mounting base 300. Furthermore, the arrangement of reinforcing structures can reduce the possibility of the mounting base 300 shrinking or other issues.

[0225] When foam material is filled into the cavity 30 formed by the door shell 100 and the inner liner 200, the reinforcing structure can make full contact with the foam structure. By setting multiple reinforcing structures, the contact area between the mounting base 300 and the foam material is increased, the adhesion between the mounting base 300 and the foam material is improved, the possibility of the mounting base 300 detaching from the foam material is reduced, and the installation of the mounting base 300 is more stable.

[0226] In some possible implementations, the mounting base 300 may include a first mounting structure facing the upper wall 130 or the lower wall of the door housing 100. The first mounting structure is at least capable of mounting a rotating shaft or bushing 180.

[0227] In the first mounting base 300 and the second mounting base 300, the first mounting structure can abut against the lower surface of the upper wall 130 of the door housing 100. In the third mounting base 300 and the fourth mounting base 300, the first mounting structure can abut against the upper surface of the lower wall of the door housing 100.

[0228] The shape of the first mounting structure can be customized according to the upper wall 130 or the lower wall of the door shell 100, so as to increase the contact area between the mounting base 300 and the upper wall 130 or the lower wall of the door shell 100 and improve the stability of the mounting base 300 installation.

[0229] The upper wall 130 of the door shell 100 may be provided with a handle groove 150. The shape of the first mounting structure may be the same as that of the handle groove 150 so that the first mounting structure can fit tightly with the inner wall of the handle groove 150. Thus, the first mounting structure and the inner wall of the handle groove 150 can play a certain limiting role, reducing the possibility of the first mounting structure moving.

[0230] In some embodiments, the mounting base 300 may further include a second mounting structure facing the sidewall 120 of the door housing 100. The second mounting structure is fixedly connected to the first mounting structure to make the structure of the mounting base 300 more stable. The second mounting structure can be used to fix the decorative panel 400, and the second mounting structure can also be fixed to the sidewall 120 of the door housing 100 by a foam structure.

[0231] In some possible implementations, the mounting base 300 can fix the inner liner 200 to make the function of the mounting base 300 more comprehensive. The inner liner 200 can be fixed to the door shell 100 and the mounting base 300, so that the installation of the inner liner 200 is more stable and the possibility of the inner liner 200 detaching from the door shell 100 is reduced.

[0232] For example, a sliding block 210 is provided on the surface of the inner liner 200 facing the front wall 110 of the door shell 100, and a corresponding sliding groove 370 is provided on the mounting base 300. The sliding block 210 and the sliding groove 370 can be used together.

[0233] The sliding groove 370 can extend vertically. The first end of the sliding groove 370 can be located at the top of the mounting base 300, and the second end of the sliding groove 370 can be located below the first end. The second end of the sliding groove 370 can abut against the sliding block 210, allowing the sliding block 210 to slide vertically within the sliding groove 370. The inner liner 200 can be fixedly connected to the mounting base 300 via the cooperating sliding block 210 and sliding groove 370, thereby enabling the positioning and fixing of the inner liner 200 through the mounting base 300.

[0234] After the mounting base 300 is fixedly connected to the door shell 100, the inner liner 200 can be installed on the rear side of the door shell 100, so that the sliding block 210 of the inner liner 200 can slide in the sliding groove 370 of the mounting base 300 in the vertical direction, so that the sliding block 210 can slide from the first end of the sliding groove 370 to the second end of the sliding groove 370. Thus, the inner liner 200 can be prevented from moving relative to the mounting base 300 in the second direction by the matching sliding block 210 and sliding groove 370, making the installation process of the inner liner 200 more stable.

[0235] For example, the mounting base 300 may be provided with a guide groove 371, which can communicate with the first end of the sliding groove 370. The guide groove 371 can be used for the sliding process of the sliding block 210, making it easier for the sliding block 210 to slide into the sliding groove 370, thus making the installation of the inner liner 200 more convenient.

[0236] The guide groove 371 can extend vertically and is located above the sliding groove 370. The top end of the guide groove 371 is located on the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100, and the bottom end of the guide groove 371 is connected to the first end of the sliding groove 370, so that the sliding block 210 can slide from the top end of the guide groove 371 toward the bottom end of the guide groove 371, and slide into the sliding groove 370 through the bottom end of the guide groove 371.

[0237] The opening size at the top of the guide groove 371 is larger than the opening size at the bottom of the guide groove 371, so that the sliding block 210 can slide from the guide groove 371 into the sliding groove 370 more conveniently. Taking a plane perpendicular to the first direction as a cross-section, the cross-sectional area of ​​the guide groove 371 gradually decreases from the top to the bottom of the guide groove 371, making it easier for the sliding block 210 to slide from the guide groove 371 into the sliding groove 370.

[0238] By adopting the above technical solution, after the mounting base 300 is fixedly connected to the door shell 100, the inner liner 200 can be installed on the rear side of the door shell 100, so that the sliding block 210 of the inner liner 200 can slide from the top of the guide groove 371 toward the bottom of the guide groove 371, thereby enabling the sliding block 210 to slide from the bottom of the guide groove 371 into the sliding groove 370, making the process of the sliding block 210 entering the sliding groove 370 smoother and reducing the installation difficulty of the inner liner 200.

[0239] Reference Figures 11-17 In some possible implementations, the decorative panel 400 may include a crimping member 420. The crimping member 420 can seal and cover the joint gap 140. The crimping member 420 abuts against the upper wall 130 or lower wall of the door shell 100, and the crimping member 420 abuts against the side wall 120 of the door shell 100. The decorative panel 400 near the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100 can seal the joint gap 140 between the upper wall 130 and the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 through the crimping member 420, and the decorative panel 400 near the lower wall of the door shell 100 can seal the joint gap 140 between the lower wall and the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 through the crimping member 420.

[0240] In some embodiments, the decorative panel 400 may include a connector 410. A first end of the connector 410 is fixedly connected to a crimping member 420, and a second end of the connector 410 extends into the cavity 30 through the splice gap 140. The connector 410 is detachably connected to the mounting base 300, so that the decorative panel 400 can be fixedly connected to the door shell 100 through the connector 410, making the installation process of the decorative panel 400 more convenient.

[0241] By adopting the above technical solution, when the decorative panel 400 is relatively fixed to the door shell 100 via the mounting base 300, the connector 410 of the decorative panel 400 can be inserted through the splicing gap 140 into the cavity 30 formed by the door shell 100 and the inner liner 200, so that the connector 410 can be relatively fixed to the mounting base 300, and thus the decorative panel 400 can be relatively fixed to the door shell 100 via the connector 410. When the decorative panel 400 is relatively fixed to the door shell 100 via the mounting base 300, the pressing member 420 of the decorative panel 400 can be located on the outside of the cavity 30 formed by the door shell 100 and the inner liner 200. The pressing member 420 can be used to cover the splicing gap 140 between the side wall 120 and the upper wall 130, and between the side wall 120 and the lower wall.

[0242] When the two side walls 120 of the door shell 100, along with the upper wall 130 and lower wall of the door shell 100, warp or other defects occur, the edges of the two side walls 120, upper wall 130, and lower wall of the door shell 100 will be exposed. By providing a decorative panel 400 to the door shell 100, the edges of the two side walls 120, upper wall 130, and lower wall of the door shell 100 can be covered by the pressing parts 420 of the decorative panel 400, thereby reducing the possibility of the edges of the two side walls 120, upper wall 130, and lower wall of the door shell 100 being exposed. This, in turn, reduces the possibility of the door shell 100 scratching the user's hands and improves the reliability of the refrigerator.

[0243] Furthermore, compared to related technologies, the refrigerator provided in some embodiments of this disclosure can first fix the mounting base 300 to the door shell 100, and then fix the plug 410 of the decorative panel 400 to the door shell 100 through the mounting base 300. The pressing part 420 of the decorative panel 400 can be located outside the cavity 30 formed by the door shell 100 and the inner liner 200, thereby reducing the possibility of the decorative panel 400 being installed crookedly or protruding, and reducing the possibility of the foam material directly contacting the decorative panel 400, making the reinstallation process of the decorative panel 400 more convenient, thereby improving the assembly efficiency of the decorative panel 400.

[0244] When the door shell 100 has a first splicing gap 140, a second splicing gap 140, a third splicing gap 140, and a fourth splicing gap 140, the number of decorative panels 400 can be set to four. The four decorative panels 400 can include a first decorative panel 400, a second decorative panel 400, a third decorative panel 400, and a fourth decorative panel 400, so as to block and cover the four splicing gaps 140 respectively.

[0245] It is easy to understand that in the first decorative panel 400 and the second decorative panel 400, the pressing member 420 can be disposed above the insert member 410. When the decorative panel 400 is fixed relative to the mounting base 300, the decorative panel 400 can be inserted vertically downward into the splicing gap 140 formed by the side wall 120 and the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100, so that the insert member 410 of the decorative panel 400 can be inserted into the splicing gap 140 and fixed relative to the mounting base 300.

[0246] The pressing piece 420 of the decorative panel 400 is located above the corresponding splicing gap 140. The bottom of the pressing piece 420 can be used to contact the side wall 120 of the door shell 100, thereby reducing the possibility of warping or other issues on the side wall 120 of the door shell 100. The side of the pressing piece 420 can be used to contact the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100, thereby reducing the possibility of warping or other issues on the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100.

[0247] Alternatively, the pressing piece 420 of the decorative panel 400 is located above the corresponding splicing gap 140, and the bottom of the pressing piece 420 can be used to contact the side wall 120 of the door shell 100, thereby reducing the possibility of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 warping or other issues. The bottom of the pressing piece 420 can be used to contact the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100, thereby reducing the possibility of the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100 warping or other issues.

[0248] In the third and fourth decorative panels 400, the pressing member 420 can be disposed below the insert member 410. When the decorative panel 400 is fixed relative to the mounting base 300, the decorative panel 400 can be inserted vertically upward into the splicing gap 140 formed by the side wall 120 and the lower wall of the door shell 100, so that the insert member 410 of the decorative panel 400 can be inserted into the splicing gap 140 and fixed relative to the mounting base 300.

[0249] The pressing piece 420 of the decorative panel 400 is located below the corresponding splicing gap 140. The top of the pressing piece 420 can contact the side wall 120 of the door shell 100, thereby reducing the possibility of warping or other issues on the side wall 120 of the door shell 100. The side of the pressing piece 420 can contact the lower wall of the door shell 100, thereby reducing the possibility of warping or other issues on the lower wall of the door shell 100.

[0250] Alternatively, the pressing piece 420 of the decorative panel 400 is located below the corresponding splicing gap 140, and the top of the pressing piece 420 can be used to contact the side wall 120 of the door shell 100, thereby reducing the possibility of warping or other issues on the side wall 120 of the door shell 100. The top of the pressing piece 420 can also be used to contact the lower wall of the door shell 100, thereby reducing the possibility of warping or other issues on the lower wall of the door shell 100.

[0251] The following description uses a French door refrigerator as an example, specifically the lower door 100 among multiple door 100s, to illustrate the installation method between the decorative panel 400 near the upper wall 130 of the door 100 and the mounting base 300.

[0252] In some possible implementations, the mounting base 300 and the side wall 120 of the door housing 100 form a insertion groove 310. The insertion groove 310 is at least used to accommodate the decorative panel 400 to make the connection between the decorative panel 400 and the mounting base 300 more stable.

[0253] For example, in the first splicing gap 140 formed by the left-facing side wall 120 of the door shell 100 and the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100, the first decorative panel 400 can at least be used to seal and cover the first splicing gap 140. The connector 410 of the first decorative panel 400 is inserted into the insertion groove 310 formed by the mounting base 300 and the side wall 120 of the door shell 100, so that the first decorative panel 400 can be fixedly connected to the door shell 100 through the first mounting base 300.

[0254] For example, the mounting base 300 may be provided with a recessed structure that faces the side wall 120 of the door housing 100. When the mounting base 300 is fixed relative to the door housing 100, the recessed structure can form an insertion groove 310 with the side wall 120 of the door housing 100.

[0255] The insertion slot 310 has an opening, which can be set as the splicing gap 140 between the side wall 120 and the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100, so that the insertion piece 410 of the decorative panel 400 can be inserted into the insertion slot 310 through the opening. The first surface of the insertion piece 410 can face the side wall 120 of the door shell 100, and the second surface of the insertion piece 410 can face the recessed structure, so that the insertion piece 410 can be fixed to the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 through the matching recessed structure, making the installation of the insertion piece 410 more stable and reducing the possibility of the decorative panel 400 and the door shell 100 detaching.

[0256] It should be noted that in the relevant technology, when filling the cavity 30 formed by the door shell 100 and the inner liner 200 with foam material, the foam material will come into contact with the first part of the decorative panel 400. During the process of the foam material expanding and solidifying, the foam material will squeeze and push the decorative panel 400, causing the decorative panel 400 to be installed crookedly or protrude, and the splicing gap 140 between the side wall 120 and the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100 will be exposed or even enlarged, thereby affecting the heat insulation effect of the door body 20.

[0257] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the mounting base 300 and the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 form an insertion groove 310. The decorative panel 400 can be inserted into the insertion groove 310, thereby the mounting base 300 can play a certain blocking role for the foam material, reducing the possibility of the decorative panel 400 directly contacting the foam material, and reducing the possibility of the decorative panel 400 being installed crookedly or protruding.

[0258] Furthermore, when the decorative panel 400 is misaligned or protruding, the connector 410 of the decorative panel 400 can be pulled out from the connector groove 310 between the mounting base 300 and the side wall 120 of the door shell 100, so that the decorative panel 400 can be separated from the mounting groove 390, thereby making the disassembly process of the decorative panel 400 more convenient, making the reinstallation process of the decorative panel 400 more convenient, and improving the assembly efficiency of the decorative panel 400.

[0259] In some possible implementations, the cavity 30 formed by the door shell 100 and the inner liner 200 can be filled with foam material to fill the cavity 30, thereby providing a certain degree of fixation for the door shell 100 and the inner liner 200 and improving the thermal insulation effect of the door body 20.

[0260] In some embodiments, the mounting base 300 may be provided with a blocking member 320. A first surface of the blocking member 320 may face the decorative panel 400, and a second surface of the blocking member 320 may face the foam material. The blocking member 320 serves at least to isolate the decorative panel 400 from the foam material, thereby reducing the possibility of the decorative panel 400 coming into contact with the foam material, and making it easier for the insert 410 of the decorative panel 400 to be removed from the insert slot 310.

[0261] The blocking member 320 can be integrally molded with the mounting base 300, making the molding process of the blocking member 320 more convenient. Furthermore, the blocking member 320 can be reused to support the mounting base 300, thereby reducing the possibility of injection molding shrinkage or deformation of the mounting base 300, making the structure of the mounting base 300 more stable.

[0262] When foam material is filled into the cavity 30 formed by the door shell 100 and the inner liner 200, the foam material will compress the mounting base 300 during the expansion and curing process, making the mounting base 300 prone to deformation under the compression of the foam material. By providing a blocking member 320 in the mounting base 300, the blocking member 320 can be reused as a reinforcing rib 380 of the mounting base 300, thereby reducing the possibility of deformation of the mounting base 300.

[0263] The blocking member 320 can be used to form the insertion groove 310. The surface of the blocking member 320 facing the gap can be set as the first surface, and the surface of the blocking member 320 facing the gap can form the inner wall of the insertion groove 310, so as to limit the insertion member 410 by the blocking member 320 and reduce the possibility of the insertion member 410 moving within the blocking member 320.

[0264] The shape of the blocking member 320 can be adjusted according to the shape of the plug member 410. The surface of the blocking member 320 facing away from the mounting base 300 can abut against the side wall 120 of the door shell 100, thereby reducing the possibility of foam material flowing from between the blocking member 320 and the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 to the plug groove 310, and reducing the possibility of foam material coming into contact with the plug member 410.

[0265] The number of blocking members 320 can be set to one. Alternatively, the number of blocking members 320 can be set to multiple, and multiple blocking members 320 can be set sequentially, thereby reducing the possibility of foam material flowing into the insertion groove 310.

[0266] For example, the number of blocking members 320 can be set to two. The two blocking members 320 can be arranged alternately, and a gap can be provided between the two blocking members 320 to accommodate part of the foam material through the gap.

[0267] For example, the plurality of blocking members 320 may include a first blocking member 320a and a second blocking member 320b. When the insert 410 of the decorative panel 400 is disposed within the insert groove 310, the first blocking member 320a is closer to the insert 410 relative to the second blocking member 320b, and the second blocking member 320b is farther away from the insert 410 relative to the first blocking member 320a. The first blocking member 320a and the second blocking member 320b are spaced apart, and a receiving gap 321 is provided between the first blocking member 320a and the second blocking member 320b.

[0268] It is easy to understand that when foaming material is filled into the cavity 30 formed by the door shell 100 and the inner liner 200, the first blocking member 320a and the second blocking member 320b can play a certain blocking role on the foaming material, and the surface of the second blocking member 320b away from the first blocking member 320a can first come into contact with the foaming material.

[0269] There is a gap between the second blocking member 320b and the side wall 120 of the door shell 100, so that the foaming material can enter the receiving gap 321 through the gap between the second blocking member 320b and the side wall 120 of the door shell 100. The receiving gap 321 can accommodate part of the foaming material, preventing the foaming material from flowing directly to the first blocking member 320a. Thus, the receiving gap 321 can slow down the flow speed of the foaming material toward the first blocking member 320a, reducing the possibility of the foaming material flowing to the first blocking member 320a.

[0270] It is easy to understand that since the surface of the first blocking member 320a facing away from the mounting base 300 and the surface of the second blocking member 320b facing away from the mounting base 300 are usually located in the same plane, when there is a gap between the second blocking member 320b and the side wall 120 of the door shell 100, there will usually also be a gap between the first blocking member 320a and the side wall 120 of the door shell 100.

[0271] If no receiving gap 321 is provided between the first blocking member 320a and the second blocking member 320b, the foaming material will be able to flow from the gap between the second blocking member 320b and the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 toward the first blocking member 320a. At this time, the foaming material can more easily flow from the gap between the first blocking member 320a and the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 into the insertion groove 310, thereby fixing the insertion member 410 to the foaming material and affecting the disassembly process of the decorative panel 400.

[0272] By providing a receiving gap 321 between the first blocking member 320a and the second blocking member 320b, the receiving gap 321 can accommodate part of the foaming material, reducing the possibility of the foaming material flowing from the gap between the first blocking member 320a and the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 into the insertion groove 310.

[0273] For example, the following describes the connection method of the mounting base 300, the decorative panel 400 and the door shell 100, taking the first mounting base 300 and the first decorative panel 400 as an example.

[0274] In the vertical direction, the blocking member 320 can be disposed in the middle of the mounting base 300. A portion of the mounting base 300 can be located below the blocking member 320. A mounting gap 350 can be provided between the surface of the mounting base 300 facing the side wall 120 of the door housing 100 and the side wall 120 of the door housing 100.

[0275] The blocking member 320 can be disposed within the mounting gap 350. The blocking member 320 can divide the mounting gap 350 into a first part and a second part. The first part of the mounting gap 350 is located above the blocking member 320. The first part of the mounting gap 350 can form a plug groove 310.

[0276] The second part of the mounting gap 350 can be located below the blocking member 320. The second part of the mounting gap 350 can be used to accommodate some foam material so that the connection between the mounting base 300 and the door shell 100 is more stable.

[0277] It is easy to understand that when foam material is filled into the cavity 30 formed by the door shell 100 and the inner liner 200, the foam material can flow to the second part of the mounting gap 350. The foam material located in the second part of the mounting gap 350 can contact the side wall 120 of the door shell 100, and can also contact the mounting base 300. After the foam material located in the second part of the mounting gap 350 expands and solidifies, the foam material can play a certain connecting role between the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 and the mounting base 300.

[0278] It should be noted that the mounting base 300 may be provided with a protrusion, which may surround the outside of the mounting gap 350. The surface of the protrusion facing away from the mounting base 300 may be used to contact the side wall 120 of the door shell 100, so that the protrusion can form a closed mounting gap 350.

[0279] In the mounting gap 350, the blocking member 320 can divide the mounting gap 350 into two independent parts, with the first part of the mounting gap 350 located above the second part of the mounting gap 350.

[0280] The upper surface of the blocking member 320 and the protrusion together form a first part of the mounting gap 350, which forms an insertion groove 310. The first part of the mounting gap 350 has an upper opening, which can communicate with the splicing gap 140 between the upper wall 130 and the side wall 120 of the door shell 100, so that the insertion member 410 of the decorative panel 400 can be inserted into the first part of the mounting gap 350 through the upper opening.

[0281] The lower surface of the blocking member 320 and the protrusion together form a second part of the mounting gap 350. The second part of the mounting gap 350 has a lower opening that communicates with the cavity 30 so that the foam material in the cavity 30 can flow through the lower opening to the second part of the mounting gap 350, thereby fixing the mounting base 300 and the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 by the foam material located in the second part of the mounting gap 350.

[0282] In some possible implementations, the first mounting base 300 may include a first mounting structure facing the upper wall 130 or lower wall of the door housing 100. The mounting base 300 may include a second mounting structure facing the side wall 120 of the door housing 100. The second mounting structure is fixedly connected to the first mounting structure, and a mounting gap 350 is formed between the second mounting structure and the side wall 120 of the door housing 100.

[0283] The side of the second mounting structure away from the side wall 120 of the door shell 100, and the side of the first mounting structure away from the upper wall 130 or lower wall of the door shell 100, can be used to form the cavity 30. The side of the second mounting structure away from the side wall 120 or lower wall of the door shell 100, and the side of the first mounting structure away from the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100, can be used to fill with foam material to make the installation of the first mounting structure and the second mounting structure more stable.

[0284] In some embodiments, the second mounting structure may be provided with a flow guide 340. The first end of the flow guide 340 communicates with the side of the second mounting structure opposite to the side wall 120 of the door housing 100, and the second end of the flow guide 340 communicates with the second portion of the mounting gap 350.

[0285] The foaming material can flow from the side of the second mounting structure away from the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 through the flow port 340 to the second part of the mounting gap 350, so as to increase the filling ratio of the foaming material in the second part of the mounting gap 350.

[0286] When foam material is filled into the cavity 30 formed by the door shell 100 and the inner liner 200, the foam material in the cavity 30 can flow to the second part of the installation gap 350 through the lower opening. The foam material in the cavity 30 can also flow to the second part of the installation gap 350 through the guide port 340 of the second installation structure, so that the foam material in the cavity 30 can flow more easily into the second part of the installation gap 350.

[0287] It is easy to understand that the second mounting structure can be provided with a flow port 340. The lower surface of the blocking member 320 and the protrusion can together form the second part of the mounting gap 350. The second part of the mounting gap 350 can be set as a closed structure, so that the foaming material located in the cavity 30 can flow through the flow port 340 of the second mounting structure to the second part of the mounting gap 350.

[0288] It should be noted that when the number of blocking members 320 is set to multiple, the multiple blocking members 320 can be arranged sequentially. The uppermost blocking member 320 among the multiple blocking members 320 can be used to form the first part of the installation gap 350, and the lowermost blocking member 320 among the multiple blocking members 320 can be used to form the second part of the installation gap 350.

[0289] When the number of blocking members 320 is set to multiple, multiple receiving gaps 321 can be formed between the multiple blocking members 320. The multiple receiving gaps 321 are located between the first part of the mounting gap 350 and the second part of the mounting gap 350, so as to improve the blocking effect of the multiple blocking members 320 on the foaming material through the multiple receiving gaps 321.

[0290] In some possible implementations, the connector 410 of the decorative panel 400 may be interference-fitted with the slot 310 of the mounting base 300. Compared to a clearance fit connector 410 and slot 310, an interference fit connector 410 and slot 310 can make the connection between the connector 410 and slot 310 more stable, reducing the possibility of the decorative panel 400 disengaging from the mounting base 300.

[0291] The connector 410 of the decorative panel 400 can also engage with the mounting base 300 via snap-fit ​​or other means, allowing for a detachable connection between the connector 410 and the mounting base 300. Furthermore, the connection process between the connector 410 and the mounting base 300 is more convenient, making the assembly and disassembly of the decorative panel 400 easier. Compared to interference fit connectors 410 and connector slots 310, the snap-fit ​​method used to fix the decorative panel 400 to the mounting base 300 provides a more stable connection between the two.

[0292] In some embodiments, the connector 410 may be provided with a fixing block 411, and the mounting base 300 may be provided with a corresponding fixing slot. When the connector 410 is inserted into the connector slot 310, the fixing block 411 may be inserted into the fixing slot, so that the decorative panel 400 and the mounting base 300 can be fixed together by the cooperating fixing block 411 and fixing slot.

[0293] The fixing slot can be provided in the second mounting structure. The fixing slot can extend through the thickness direction of the second mounting structure, that is, the fixing slot can be configured as a through slot. At least a portion of the fixing block 411 can extend to the side of the second mounting structure opposite to the side wall 120 of the door shell 100, making the connection between the fixing block 411 and the fixing slot more stable and reducing the possibility of the connector 410 detaching from the connector slot 310.

[0294] Alternatively, the fixing slot can be provided on the surface of the side wall 120 of the second mounting structure facing the door shell 100, that is, the fixing slot can be set as a blind slot. The fixing block 411 is located on the surface of the side wall 120 of the second mounting structure facing the door shell 100, so that the decorative panel 400 can be more easily detached from the fixing slot, thereby making the disassembly process of the decorative panel 400 more convenient.

[0295] For example, when the decorative panel 400 needs to be stably installed in the insertion slot 310 and the need to disassemble the decorative panel 400 is weak, the fixing slot can be set as a through slot, so that the connection between the decorative panel 400 and the mounting base 300 is more stable.

[0296] When the decorative panel 400 may need to be disassembled and reassembled multiple times, for example, when the position of the decorative panel 400 needs to be adjusted according to the rotating shaft and bushing 180, the disassembly requirement of the decorative panel 400 is large. In this case, the fixing slot can be set as a blind slot to make the disassembly process of the decorative panel 400 more convenient.

[0297] It should be noted that the fixed slot is set as a blind slot, so that the insertion slot 310 can only be connected to the outside through the splicing gap 140 of the door shell 100. This reduces the possibility of foam material entering the insertion slot 310 through the fixed slot, making the disassembly process of the decorative panel 400 more convenient and the reinstallation process of the decorative panel 400 more convenient.

[0298] It is easy to understand that the fixing block 411 can be disposed on the second mounting structure of the mounting base 300, and the fixing slot can be disposed on the connector 410. The fixing block 411 located on the second mounting structure can be mirrored with the fixing block 411 located on the connector 410, and the fixing slot located on the connector 410 can be mirrored with the fixing slot located on the second mounting structure. As for the arrangement of the fixing block 411 and the fixing slot, please refer to the above, and it will not be repeated here.

[0299] For example, in the first mounting base 300 and the first decorative panel 400, the connector 410 may be provided with a fixing block 411, and the mounting base 300 may be correspondingly provided with a fixing head 330. When the connector 410 is inserted into the connector slot 310, the fixing block 411 may be located below the fixing head 330, and the fixing block 411 may abut against the bottom surface of the fixing head 330, so that the decorative panel 400 and the mounting base 300 can be fixed together by the cooperating fixing block 411 and fixing head 330.

[0300] It is easy to understand that when the connector 410 is inserted into the connector slot 310, the connector 410 can drive the fixing block 411 to move downward in the vertical direction, so that the fixing block 411 can move from above the fixing head 330 to below the fixing head 330. When the crimping member 420 contacts the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100, the fixing block 411 can move to below the fixing head 330, so that the fixing block 411 can abut against the fixing head 330, thereby enabling the connector 410 to be positioned and fixed in the vertical direction through the cooperating fixing head 330 and fixing block 411.

[0301] In some possible implementations, the retaining block 411 may be disposed on the surface of the connector 410 facing away from the side wall 120 of the door housing 100, and one end of the retaining block 411 facing away from the connector 410 may extend toward the mounting base 300. The retaining head 330 may be disposed on the surface of the mounting base 300 facing away from the side wall 120 of the door housing 100, and one end of the retaining head 330 facing away from the mounting base 300 may extend toward the connector 410 so that the retaining head 330 can cooperate with the retaining block 411.

[0302] In some embodiments, the fixing block 411 can be configured as an elastic fixing block 411 to make the movement of the fixing block 411 from above the fixing head 330 to below the fixing head 330 more convenient.

[0303] The connector 410 can drive the elastic fixing block 411 to move downward in the vertical direction, so that the elastic fixing block 411 can move from above the fixing head 330 to below the fixing head 330.

[0304] When the elastic retaining block 411 is not in contact with the fixing head 330, at least a portion of the elastic retaining block 411 can be located directly above the fixing head 330; when the elastic retaining block 411 comes into contact with the fixing head 330, the elastic retaining block 411 deforms and retracts towards the connector 410; when the elastic retaining block 411 moves to below the fixing head 330, the elastic retaining block 411 returns to its shape, and at least a portion of the elastic retaining block 411 can be located directly below the fixing head 330, thereby making the connection process between the elastic retaining block 411 and the fixing head 330 more convenient.

[0305] In some embodiments, the fixing head 330 can be configured as an elastic fixing head 330 to facilitate the movement of the fixing block 411 from above the fixing head 330 to below the fixing head 330. The connector 410 can drive the fixing block 411 to move downward in the vertical direction, so that the fixing block 411 can move from above the elastic fixing head 330 to below the elastic fixing head 330.

[0306] When the fixing block 411 is not in contact with the elastic fixing head 330, at least a portion of the fixing block 411 can be located directly above the elastic fixing head 330; when the fixing block 411 comes into contact with the elastic fixing head 330, the elastic fixing head 330 deforms and retracts away from the connector 410; when the fixing block 411 moves to below the elastic fixing head 330, the elastic fixing head 330 returns to its shape, and at least a portion of the fixing block 411 can be located directly below the elastic fixing head 330, thereby making the connection process between the fixing block 411 and the elastic fixing head 330 more convenient.

[0307] In some embodiments, the fixing block 411 may be provided with a first guide surface. The first guide surface may be inclined and is away from the side wall 120 of the door shell 100. The first end of the first guide surface is connected to the plug 410, and the second end of the first guide surface extends upward and is farther away from the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 than the first end of the first guide surface.

[0308] When the connector 410 is inserted into the connector slot 310, the connector 410 can drive the fixing block 411 to move downward in the vertical direction. The first end of the first guide surface can first contact the fixing head 330. As the connector 410 is gradually inserted into the connector slot 310 in the vertical direction, the first guide surface contacts the fixing head 330, so that the fixing head 330 can push the fixing block 411 closer to the connector 410 through the first guide surface.

[0309] When the fixing head 330 gradually contacts the second end of the first guide surface from the first end of the first guide surface, the fixing head 330 can disengage from the first guide surface, so that the fixing block 411 can move to the bottom of the fixing head 330 and the fixing block 411 abuts against the bottom surface of the fixing head 330, thereby realizing the insertion process of the connector 410.

[0310] In some embodiments, the fixing head 330 may be provided with a second guide surface. The second guide surface may be inclined and face the side wall 120 of the door housing 100. The first end of the second guide surface is located above the second end of the first guide surface, the second end of the first guide surface extends downward, and the second end of the first guide surface is closer to the side wall 120 of the door housing 100 than the first end of the first guide surface.

[0311] When the connector 410 is inserted into the connector slot 310, the connector 410 can drive the fixing block 411 to move downward in the vertical direction. The fixing block 411 can first contact the first end of the second guide surface. As the connector 410 is gradually inserted into the connector slot 310 in the vertical direction, the fixing block 411 can move from the first end of the second guide surface toward the second end of the second guide surface.

[0312] When the fixing block 411 moves from the first end of the second guide surface to the second end of the second guide surface, the fixing block 411 can disengage from the second guide surface, so that the fixing block 411 can move to the bottom of the fixing head 330 and abut against the bottom surface of the fixing head 330, thereby realizing the insertion process of the connector 410.

[0313] In some possible implementations, the door body 20 may be provided with a handle groove 150. In the third direction, the handle groove 150 may be located in the middle of the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100, a portion of the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100 may be located in front of the handle groove 150, and a portion of the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100 may be located in rear of the handle groove 150.

[0314] The handle groove 150 is spaced apart from the front wall 110 of the door shell 100 at one end facing the front of the refrigerator, forming a first cavity 30 between the inner wall of the handle groove 150 and the front wall 110 of the door shell 100. The handle groove 150 is spaced apart from the rear wall of the door shell 100 at one end facing the rear of the refrigerator, forming a second cavity 30 between the inner wall of the handle groove 150 and the rear wall of the door shell 100.

[0315] The mounting base 300 is fixed relative to the door shell 100. The mounting base 300 may include a first part, which may be located within the cavity 30 of the first part. The mounting base 300 may include a second part, which may contact the bottom surface of the handle groove 150. The mounting base 300 may include a third part, which may be located within the cavity 30 of the second part.

[0316] In some embodiments, in the third direction, a portion of the decorative panel 400 may be located on the front side of the handle groove 150, a portion of the decorative panel 400 may be disposed opposite to the handle groove 150, and a portion of the decorative panel 400 may be located on the rear side of the handle groove 150. In the third direction, the decorative panel 400 may extend from the front wall 110 of the door shell 100 to the rear side of the door shell 100, thereby enabling the decorative panel 400 to close the splicing gap 140 between the upper wall 130 and the side wall 120 of the door shell 100.

[0317] For example, in the third direction, the first decorative panel 400a can be located on the front side of the handle groove 150, and the first decorative panel 400a can be used to seal the splicing gap 140 located on the front side of the handle groove 150. The second decorative panel 400b can be arranged opposite to the handle groove 150, and the second decorative panel 400b can be used to seal the splicing gap 140 located opposite to the handle groove 150. The third decorative panel 400c can be located on the rear side of the handle groove 150, and the third decorative panel 400c can be used to seal the splicing gap 140 located on the rear side of the handle groove 150.

[0318] In the decorative panel 400, at least two of the first decorative panel 400a, the second decorative panel 400b, and the third decorative panel 400c can be integrally set to make the structure of the decorative panel 400 more stable.

[0319] Alternatively, the first decorative panel 400a, the second decorative panel 400b, and the third decorative panel 400c can be set separately, and the first decorative panel 400a, the second decorative panel 400b, and the third decorative panel 400c can be formed by splicing or other methods to make the preparation process of each part of the decorative panel 400 more convenient.

[0320] It is easy to understand that the number of fixing blocks 411 can be set to one, and the fixing block 411 can be set in one of the first part decorative panel 400a, the second part decorative panel 400b and the third part decorative panel 400c. The fixing slot and fixing head 330 located in the second mounting structure of the mounting base 300 can be set to one each, so as to make the installation process of the fixing block 411 more convenient.

[0321] The number of fixing blocks 411 can be set to multiple. The fixing slots and fixing heads 330 located in the second mounting structure of the mounting base 300 can be set to one or more respectively, so that multiple fixing blocks 411 can be fixed to the second mounting structure, thereby enabling the connector 410 to be fixed to the second mounting structure through multiple fixing blocks 411, thereby improving the connection stability between the decorative panel 400 and the mounting base 300.

[0322] The installation position of the fixing block 411 can be determined according to the area of ​​the first part decorative panel 400a, the second part decorative panel 400b and the third part decorative panel 400c. At least one of the fixing blocks 411 can be set at the one with the largest area among the first part decorative panel 400a, the second part decorative panel 400b and the third part decorative panel 400c, so as to improve the installation stability of the decorative panel 400 and the mounting base 300.

[0323] For example, among the first decorative panel 400a, the second decorative panel 400b, and the third decorative panel 400c, the first decorative panel 400a has the largest area, and at least one fixing block 411 can be provided on the first decorative panel 400a, while the remaining fixing blocks 411 can be provided on the second decorative panel 400b and the third decorative panel 400c.

[0324] In some embodiments, the number of fixing blocks 411 can be set to multiple, with fixing blocks 411 provided on the first decorative panel 400a, the second decorative panel 400b, and the third decorative panel 400c. The decorative panel 400a, the second decorative panel 400b, and the third decorative panel 400c having the largest area has the most fixing blocks 411, in order to improve the installation stability of the decorative panel 400 and the mounting base 300.

[0325] It is easy to understand that when the bottom heights of the first part, the second part, and the third part of the mounting base 300 are the same, since the second part of the mounting base 300 is correspondingly set with the handle groove 150, the area of ​​the second mounting structure corresponding to the second part of the mounting base 300 can be minimized, and the area of ​​the second mounting structure corresponding to the second part of the mounting base 300 that can be used to connect the decorative panel 400 is also smaller, thus making it difficult for the second mounting structure corresponding to the second part of the mounting base 300 to connect the decorative panel 400.

[0326] In some embodiments, in the first decorative panel 400a, the second decorative panel 400b, and the third decorative panel 400c, the fixing block 411 may be provided in at least one of the first decorative panel 400a and the third decorative panel 400c to increase the installation space of the fixing block 411 and make the size of the fixing block 411 larger, thereby improving the installation stability of the decorative panel 400 and the mounting base 300 by providing a larger size fixing block 411.

[0327] For example, the number of fixing blocks 411 can be set to two. One of the two fixing blocks 411 can be set on the first part of the decorative panel 400a, and the other fixing block 411 can be set on the third part of the decorative panel 400c, so that the two fixing blocks 411 are respectively set on the first part of the decorative panel 400a and the third part of the decorative panel 400 with larger areas, thereby improving the stability of the connection between the decorative panel 400 and the mounting base 300.

[0328] In some possible implementations, in the third direction, the height of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 opposite to the handle groove 150 can be set to the same height as the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100 located in front of the handle groove 150, so as to make the molding process of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 more convenient and make the structure of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 simpler.

[0329] In some embodiments, the top ends of the second decorative panel 400b and the third decorative panel 400c can be flush, and the second decorative panel 400b and the third decorative panel 400c can form a square structure, so as to make the molding process of the second decorative panel 400b and the third decorative panel 400c more convenient, and the structure of the second decorative panel 400b and the third decorative panel 400c more stable.

[0330] When the connector 410 of the decorative panel 400 is inserted into the connector slot 310, the first part of the decorative panel 400a can abut against the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 located behind the handle slot 150, the second part of the decorative panel 400b can abut against the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 opposite to the handle slot 150, and the third part of the decorative panel 400c can abut against the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 located in front of the handle slot 150, so that the decorative panel 400 can abut against the top surface of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100.

[0331] In some embodiments, a fixing member 151 may be provided on the bottom surface of the handle groove 150. The upper wall 130 of the door shell 100 can be fixed relative to the mounting base 300 by the fixing member 151, so as to improve the connection stability between the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100 and the mounting base 300, reduce the possibility of the mounting base 300 moving relative to the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100, and make it easier to fix the mounting base 300 to the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100.

[0332] The fastener 151 can be configured as a fixing bolt. The bolt head of the fixing bolt abuts against the bottom surface of the handle groove 150, and the threaded section of the fixing bolt passes through the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100. The threaded section of the fixing bolt is threadedly connected to the mounting base 300, so that the mounting base 300 can be fixedly connected to the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100 by the fixing bolt.

[0333] In some embodiments, the fastener 151 can be configured as a connecting block, and the mounting base 300 can be correspondingly provided with a connecting slot, which can be used in conjunction with the connecting block. The upper wall 130 of the door shell 100 and the mounting base 300 can be fixedly connected by the mutually cooperating connecting block and connecting slot, so as to make the connection between the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100 and the mounting base 300 more stable.

[0334] The decorative panel 400 may be provided with a cover 440. The cover 440 can at least cover the fixing member 151 located at the bottom of the handle groove 150, so as to make the structure of the door 20 more aesthetically pleasing.

[0335] The blocking member 440 can be disposed on the outer surface of the side wall 120 of the second decorative panel 400b away from the door shell 100, and the blocking member 440 can be disposed at an angle. The first end of the blocking member 440 can be connected to the top end of the second decorative panel 400b, and the second end of the blocking member 440 can extend inward toward the side wall 120 away from the door shell 100.

[0336] The second end of the shield 440 can be located below the first end of the shield 440. In the third direction, the length of the bottom surface of the shield 440 can be greater than the distance between the fixing member 151 and the side wall 120 of the door shell 100, so that the shield 440 can completely cover the fixing member 151. This allows the shield 440 to cover the fixing member 151 and provide a certain degree of protection for the fixing member 151, reducing the possibility of the fixing member 151 detaching from the mounting base 300 and making the connection between the fixing member 151 and the mounting base 300 more stable.

[0337] In some embodiments, the shielding member 440 may be integrally formed with the second decorative panel 400b to make the structure of the decorative panel 400 more stable. The bottom surface of the shielding member 440 may be spaced apart from the bottom surface of the handle groove 150, or the bottom surface of the shielding member 440 may also contact the top surface of the fixing member 151 so that the shielding member 440 can completely cover the fixing member 151.

[0338] In some possible implementations, the shielding member 440 may be provided with a shielding fixing member 441, and the handle groove 150 may be provided with a corresponding shielding fixing groove 152.

[0339] The shielding fastener 441 can be used in conjunction with the shielding fastener 152. The shielding fastener 441 can be inserted into the shielding fastener 152 to fix the shielding member 440 to the inner wall of the handle groove 150 through the cooperating shielding fastener 441 and shielding fastener 152.

[0340] In some embodiments, the blocking fixing groove 152 can be provided on the bottom surface of the handle groove 150. When the decorative panel 400 is fixed relative to the door shell 100 by the plug 410, the plug 410 is inserted into the plug groove 310, and the blocking fixing member 441 is inserted into the blocking fixing groove 152. Thus, the fixing member 151 located on the bottom surface of the handle groove 150 can be blocked by the blocking member 440, and the cooperating blocking fixing member 441 and the blocking fixing groove 152 fix the blocking member 440 to the inner wall of the handle groove 150.

[0341] Reference Figures 11-17 In some possible implementations, when the decorative panel 400 is fixed relative to the door shell 100 via the connector 410, the connector 410 is inserted into the connector slot 310. The surface of the connector 410 facing away from the mounting base 300 can fit against the door shell 100, so that the contact between the decorative panel 400 and the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 is more stable, thereby reducing the possibility of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 separating from the pressing member 420 of the decorative panel 400 and the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 warping.

[0342] It should be noted that since the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 is usually formed by bending metal sheets through sheet metal and other processes, the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 is prone to warping or burrs, which makes the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 prone to shifting towards the outside or inside of the door body 20.

[0343] When the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 deflects towards the outside of the door body 20, the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 is prone to detach from the pressing part 420 of the decorative panel 400, causing the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 and the pressing part 420 of the decorative panel 400 to reappear the splicing gap 140, thereby affecting the sealing performance of the cavity 30 formed by the door shell 100 and the inner liner 200, affecting the aesthetics of the door body 20, and making the sealing performance of the door body 20 worse.

[0344] In some embodiments of the refrigerator disclosed herein, the surface of the connector 410 facing away from the mounting base 300 can fit against the door shell 100, allowing the connector 410 to get closer to the side wall 120 of the door shell 100. When the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 is offset outward, the distance between the connector 410 and the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 decreases, making it less likely for the top of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 to detach from the pressing member 420 of the decorative panel 400. This improves the sealing effect of the pressing member 420 of the decorative panel 400 on the splicing gap 140 of the door shell 100, enhances the aesthetics of the door 20, and improves the sealing performance of the door 20.

[0345] In some embodiments, the mounting base 300 may be provided with a pusher 412. The mounting base 300 can push the plug 410 closer to the side wall of the door body 20 through the pusher 412, so that the plug 410 can get closer to the side wall 120 of the door shell 100, thereby making it less likely for the top of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 to detach from the pressing member 420 of the decorative panel 400.

[0346] The connector 410 may be provided with a pushing structure. The pushing structure may be oriented toward the mounting base 300, and the end of the pushing structure facing the mounting base 300 may extend or retract in a direction close to or away from the mounting base 300. The end of the pushing structure facing the mounting base 300 may abut against the mounting base 300.

[0347] When the decorative panel 400 is fixed relative to the door shell 100 via the connector 410, the connector 410 is inserted into the connector slot 310. The end of the pushing structure facing the mounting base 300 can be relatively close to the connector 410. The entire pushing structure is in a compressed state. The pushed structure in a compressed state can apply a pushing force to the mounting base 300, so that the mounting base 300 can apply a reaction force to the connector 410 through the pushing structure, so that the connector 410 is closer to the side wall 120 of the door shell 100.

[0348] The pushing structure can be integrally formed with the connector 410 to facilitate the molding process of the pushing structure. The pushing structure can be configured as a pushing strip, with one end connected to the connector 410 and the other end connected to the connector 410. The middle part of the pushing strip can protrude towards the mounting base 300, so that the middle part of the pushing strip can abut against the surface of the mounting base 300 facing the side wall 120 of the door shell 100, thereby allowing the connector 410 to apply a pushing force to the mounting base 300 through the pushing strip.

[0349] In some embodiments, the connector 410 may be provided with a clearance opening, and the push bar may be disposed in the clearance opening so that the push bar can be integrally formed with the connector 410 by injection molding or other means, making the molding process of the push bar more convenient.

[0350] The first end and the second end of the push bar can be arranged in a horizontal direction, thereby increasing the contact area between the push bar and the mounting base 300, improving the pushing effect of the push bar on the mounting base 300, and making the force between the push bar and the mounting base 300 more uniform.

[0351] In some embodiments, the push bar may include a first connecting bar, a contact bar, and a second connecting bar.

[0352] The first connecting strip is disposed on the inner wall of the relief opening. The end of the first connecting strip away from the inner wall of the relief opening extends toward the mounting base 300, and the end of the first connecting strip away from the inner wall of the relief opening is connected to the contact strip.

[0353] The contact strip can extend horizontally, and the surface of the contact strip opposite to the plug 410 abuts against the mounting base 300. The end of the contact strip opposite to the first connecting strip is connected to the second connecting strip. The second connecting strip is arranged parallel to the first connecting strip, and the end of the second connecting strip opposite to the contact strip is connected to the inner wall of the relief opening.

[0354] The first and second connecting strips can be perpendicular to the plane of the plug 410, thereby increasing the length of the contact strip, increasing the contact area between the contact strip and the mounting base 300, and improving the pushing effect of the push strip on the mounting base 300.

[0355] In some possible implementations, the installation position of the push structure can be determined based on the area of ​​the first part decorative panel 400a, the second part decorative panel 400b, and the third part decorative panel 400c. At least one of the push structures can be located at the one with the largest area among the first part decorative panel 400a, the second part decorative panel 400b, and the third part decorative panel 400c, in order to improve the pushing effect of the connector 410 on the mounting base 300.

[0356] In some embodiments, in the first decorative panel 400a, the second decorative panel 400b, and the third decorative panel 400c, the fixing block 411 may be provided in at least one of the first decorative panel 400a and the third decorative panel 400c to increase the installation space of the fixing block 411 and make the size of the fixing block 411 larger, thereby improving the installation stability of the decorative panel 400 and the mounting base 300 by providing a larger size fixing block 411.

[0357] For example, the number of fixing blocks 411 can be set to two. One of the fixing blocks 411 can be set on the first part of the decorative panel 400a, and the other fixing block 411 can be set on the third part of the decorative panel 400c, so that the two fixing blocks 411 are respectively set on the first part of the decorative panel 400a and the third part of the decorative panel 400 with larger areas, thereby improving the stability of the connection between the decorative panel 400 and the mounting base 300.

[0358] The pushing structure can be installed on the second decorative panel 400b. In the second direction, the front side of the pushing structure can be connected to the third decorative panel 400c via a fixing block 411, and the rear side of the pushing structure can be connected to the first decorative panel 400a via another fixing block 411. This makes the process of the pushing structure pushing the mounting base 300 more stable, the force between the mounting base 300 and the connector 410 more uniform, and reduces the possibility of the fixing block 411 disengaging from the mounting base 300.

[0359] For example, when the fixing block 411 is disposed on the first part of the decorative panel 400a and the pushing structure is disposed on the first part of the decorative panel 400a, and the pushing structure applies a pushing force to the mounting base 300, the fixing block 411 located on the first part of the decorative panel 400a is prone to detach from the fixing slot or the fixing head 330, thereby affecting the stability of the connection between the decorative panel 400 and the mounting base 300.

[0360] When the fixing block 411 is set on the first part of the decorative panel 400a and the pushing structure is set on the third part of the decorative panel 400c, when the pushing structure applies a pushing force to the mounting base 300, the fixing block 411 located on the first part of the decorative panel 400a approaches the fixing slot or fixing head 330, and the third part of the decorative panel 400c moves away from the mounting base 300 under the action of the pushing structure. This causes the first part of the decorative panel 400a to be relatively close to the mounting base 300, and the third part of the decorative panel 400c to be relatively far away from the mounting base 300, causing the decorative panel 400 to shift as a whole, thereby affecting the sealing effect of the decorative panel 400 on the splicing gap 140 of the door shell 100.

[0361] In some embodiments, the top ends of the second decorative panel 400b and the third decorative panel 400c can be flush, and the second decorative panel 400b and the third decorative panel 400c can form a square structure.

[0362] The number of pushing structures can be set to multiple, and multiple pushing structures can be set at different positions on the decorative panel 400. Multiple pushing structures can be set on the second part of the decorative panel 400b so that, in the third direction, the pushing structures can be set between the fixing blocks 411, thereby making the force on the plug 410 and the mounting base 300 more uniform and reducing the possibility of the decorative panel 400 shifting.

[0363] It is easy to understand that the number of fixing blocks 411 can be set to two. One of the fixing blocks 411 can be set on the first part of the decorative panel 400a, and the other fixing block 411 can be set on the third part of the decorative panel 400c. The height of the fixing block 411 located on the first part of the decorative panel 400a can be higher than the height of the fixing block 411 located on the third part of the decorative panel 400c, so as to improve the stability of the connection between the connector 410 and the mounting base 300 by setting the fixing blocks 411 at different heights.

[0364] The number of pushing structures can be set to two, and the two pushing structures can be set on the second part of the decorative panel 400b. The height of the two pushing structures can be the same. Alternatively, the height of the two pushing structures can be set differently, and the two pushing structures can be arranged at intervals along the vertical direction.

[0365] In some embodiments, one of the two pushing structures may be at the same height as one of the two fixed blocks 411, and the other of the two pushing structures may be at the same height as the other of the two fixed blocks 411, so that there are multiple force relationships between the connector 410 and the mounting base 300, thereby making the fit between the connector 410 and the mounting base 300 more stable.

[0366] In some possible implementations, the number of fixing blocks 411 can be set to two, and the two fixing blocks 411 can be set as a first fixing block 411 and a second fixing block 411.

[0367] The first fixing block 411 can be disposed on the first part of the decorative panel 400a, and the second fixing block 411 can be disposed on the third part of the decorative panel 400c. The height of the first fixing block 411 can be higher than the height of the third fixing block 411, so as to improve the stability of the connection between the connector 410 and the mounting base 300 by setting the first fixing block 411 and the third fixing block 411 at different heights.

[0368] The number of pushing structures can be set to two, which may include a first pushing structure and a second pushing structure. The first pushing structure and the second pushing structure are respectively set on the second part of the decorative panel 400b. The height of the first pushing structure and the second pushing structure can be set to be the same.

[0369] Alternatively, the heights of the first and second pushing structures can be set differently, the first and second pushing structures can be arranged at intervals in the vertical direction, and the first pushing structure can be located above the second pushing structure.

[0370] In some embodiments, the first pushing structure may be at the same height as the first fixing block 411, and the second pushing structure may be at the same height as the second fixing block 411, so that there are multiple force relationships between the connector 410 and the mounting base 300, thereby making the fit between the connector 410 and the mounting base 300 more stable.

[0371] It should be noted that, compared to setting the fixing block 411 on the front or rear side of the decorative panel 400, by setting the fixing block 411 on the side of the decorative panel 400 away from the side wall 120 of the door shell 100, the fixing block 411 can cooperate with the pusher 412, making the installation structure of the plug 410 more stable.

[0372] In the third direction, the connector 410 can be fixed to the mounting base 300 by the fixing block 411, and the connector 410 can abut against the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 by the pushing member 412. The side wall 120 of the door shell 100 can support the connector 410. In this way, in the third direction, the force relationship between the side wall 120 of the door shell 100, the connector 410 and the mounting base 300 is more stable, making the connection between the side wall 120 of the door shell 100, the connector 410 and the mounting base 300 more stable.

[0373] Furthermore, when the fixing block 411 is set on the front or rear side of the decorative panel 400, and the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100 is provided with a handle groove 150, the setting position of the fixing block 411 will be interfered with by the handle groove 150, so that the fixing block 411 usually cannot be set in the optimal installation position, resulting in poor fixing effect of the fixing block 411 on the decorative panel 400.

[0374] When the fixing block 411 is located at the end of the plug-in 410 away from the pressing member 420, the size of the fixing block 411 is small, which affects the stability of the connection between the fixing block 411 and the mounting base 300, making it easy for the decorative panel 400 to detach from the mounting base 300.

[0375] However, when the fixing block 411 is set at the end of the connector 410 away from the pressing member 420, in order to increase the size of the fixing block 411, the overall thickness of the connector 410 needs to be increased, which increases the overall thickness and volume of the decorative panel 400, making the structure of the decorative panel 400 thicker and more complex, affecting the assembly process of the decorative panel 400 and the aesthetics of the decorative panel 400.

[0376] When the decorative panel 400 is located on the side of the door body 20 where the rotating shaft or bushing 180 is located, the thickness and volume of the decorative panel 400 are relatively large, which will also affect the installation position of the rotating shaft and bushing 180. This may cause the position of the rotating shaft and bushing 180 to be adjusted due to the thickness of the decorative panel 400, thus affecting the overall layout of the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100.

[0377] Therefore, by setting the fixing block 411 on the side of the connector 410 away from the side wall 120 of the door shell 100, the overall thickness of the connector 410 and the decorative panel 400 can be reduced while ensuring the connection stability between the connector 410 and the mounting base 300. This reduces the width of the pressing piece 420 of the decorative panel 400 located outside the cavity 30, thereby reducing the overall aesthetics of the refrigerator.

[0378] Reference Figures 18-22 In some possible implementations, the connector 410 may be provided with a relief groove 430. In the third direction, the relief groove 430 faces the side wall 120 of the door housing 100. The relief groove 430 can at least accommodate part of the side wall 120 of the door housing 100, thereby reducing the possibility of the side wall 120 of the door housing 100 warping and causing a void or other issues between the side wall 120 of the door housing 100 and the connector 410.

[0379] In some embodiments, a relief groove 430 may be provided at one end of the connector 410 near the crimping member 420, and the bottom surface of the crimping member 420 may be used to form the relief groove 430. When the connector 410 of the decorative panel 400 is inserted into the connector groove 310, the bottom surface of the crimping member 420 may abut against the top of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100, and the relief groove 430 may be adapted to the top of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100.

[0380] It should be noted that since the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 is usually formed by bending metal sheets through sheet metal and other processes, the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 is prone to warping or burrs, which makes the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 prone to shifting towards the outside or inside of the door body 20.

[0381] It is easy to understand that, in order to increase the contact area between the crimping member 420 and the top of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100, the bottom surfaces of the plug-in member 410 and the crimping member 420 are usually set vertically, and the bottom surface of the crimping member 420 is usually set horizontally, so that the bottom surface of the crimping member 420 can more stably abut against the top of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100.

[0382] When the top of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 does not shift, the top end face of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 is usually set parallel to the horizontal plane, so that the top end face of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 can be tightly fitted with the bottom surface of the pressing member 420. Thus, the pressing member 420 can be used to cover the top end face of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100, reducing the possibility of the top end face of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 being exposed.

[0383] The side wall 120 of the door shell 100 can fit against the surface of the connector 410 away from the mounting base 300, making the fit between the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 and the connector 410 more stable and reducing the possibility of the top of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 separating from the bottom surface of the presser 420.

[0384] The side wall 120 of the door shell 100 can fit against the surface of the blocking member 320 away from the mounting base 300, so that the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 can cooperate with the blocking member 320, thereby preventing the foam material from flowing from between the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 and the blocking member 320 into the insertion groove 310, reducing the possibility of the foam material coming into contact with the insertion member 410 located in the insertion groove 310.

[0385] When the top of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 shifts outward toward the door body 20, the splicing gap 140 between the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100 and the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 increases, affecting the sealing performance of the cavity 30 formed by the door shell 100 and the inner liner 200. Furthermore, the top of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 may shift to the outer side of the bottom surface of the pressing member 420, and the top of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 may not contact the bottom surface of the pressing member 420, thus preventing the pressing member 420 from shielding the top of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100, rendering the decorative panel 400 ineffective.

[0386] When the top of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 is offset toward the inside of the door body 20, the top of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 will abut against the connection between the connector 410 and the crimping member 420. The top of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 is closer to the connector 410 than other parts of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100, which may cause other parts of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 to detach from the connector 410 or the mounting base 300. The side wall 120 of the door shell 100 is prone to hollowing, which affects the stability of the connection between the side wall 120 of the door shell 100, the decorative panel 400 and the mounting base 300.

[0387] For example, when the top of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 is offset towards the inside of the door body 20, the top of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 contacts the bottom surface of the pressing member 420. This makes it easier for the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 to detach from the plug-in member 410, creating a gap between them. Consequently, the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 does not provide support for the plug-in member 410. The pushing structure provided on the plug-in member 410 continuously applies a reaction force from the mounting base 300 to the plug-in member 410, making the plug-in member 410 more prone to deformation.

[0388] When the top of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 is offset toward the inside of the door body 20, the top of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 contacts the bottom surface of the pressing member 420. The side wall 120 of the door shell 100 is more likely to detach from the surface of the blocking member 320 away from the mounting base 300, resulting in a gap between the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 and the blocking member 320. When foam material is filled into the cavity 30 formed by the door shell 100 and the inner liner 200, the foam material flows from between the blocking member 320 and the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 to the insertion groove 310, causing the foam material to come into contact with the insertion member 410, thereby affecting the disassembly and assembly process of the insertion member 410.

[0389] In summary, by providing a clearance groove 430 in the connector 410, the clearance groove 430 can at least accommodate part of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100, thereby reducing the possibility of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 warping and causing a void between the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 and the connector 410.

[0390] When the top of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 is offset towards the inside of the door body 20, the top of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 contacts the bottom surface of the pressing member 420, and the top of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 also extends into the relief groove 430. This reduces the possibility of a gap between the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 and the plug-in member 410, allowing the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 to abut against the plug-in member 410, thereby providing some support for the plug-in member 410. It also reduces the possibility of a gap between the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 and the blocking member 320, thereby reducing the possibility of foam material flowing from the blocking member 320 and the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 into the plug groove 310, and reducing the possibility of the foam material coming into contact with the plug-in member 410.

[0391] In some possible implementations, the number of clearance grooves 430 can be set to one, and the clearance groove 430 can extend from the front wall 110 of the door shell 100 to the rear side of the door shell 100, so that the clearance groove 430 can provide clearance to the side wall 120 of the door shell 100.

[0392] The number of clearance grooves 430 can also be set to multiple. In the direction from the front wall 110 of the door shell 100 to the rear side of the door shell 100, multiple clearance grooves 430 can be arranged sequentially at intervals. The interval between two adjacent clearance grooves 430 is set to be the same, so that the multiple clearance grooves 430 can play a certain role in accommodating the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 at different positions.

[0393] For example, the thickness direction of the connector 410 can be set parallel to the second direction, the depth direction of the relief groove 430 can be set parallel to the second direction, and the depth of the relief groove 430 can be adjusted according to the thickness of the connector 410.

[0394] The depth of the relief groove 430 can be set to be greater than or equal to 30% of the thickness of the connector 410 and less than or equal to 60% of the thickness of the connector 410. For example, the depth of the relief groove 430 can be set within any of the following proportions: 30%-40%, 40%-50%, and 50%-60% of the thickness of the connector 410, to ensure the accommodating effect of the relief groove 430 and the stability of the connector 410.

[0395] It is easy to understand that when the depth of the relief groove 430 is less than 30% of the thickness of the connector 410, the depth of the relief groove 430 is small, and the area of ​​the relief groove 430 that accommodates the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 is small. When the offset of the top of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 toward the inside of the door body 20 is large, part of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 may be located outside the relief groove 430, which may cause the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 to separate from at least one of the connector 410 and the blocking member 320, affecting the use effect of the decorative panel 400.

[0396] When the depth of the relief groove 430 is greater than 60% of the thickness of the connector 410, the relief groove 430 is too deep and the thickness of the connector 410 at the relief groove 430 is too small. This makes it easy for the connector 410 to have local thickness that is too small. As a result, the connection between the press-fit connector 420 and the connector 410 in the decorative panel 400 is prone to bending and other problems, which affects the overall structural stability of the decorative panel 400.

[0397] The number of clearance grooves 430 can be set to multiple. In the direction from the front wall 110 of the door shell 100 to the rear side of the door shell 100, multiple clearance grooves 430 can be arranged sequentially at intervals. The partial structure between the multiple clearance grooves 430 can be used to support the plug-in member 410, thereby reducing the possibility of bending or other situations at the connection between the pressing member 420 and the plug-in member 410 in the decorative panel 400, and improving the stability of the decorative panel 400.

[0398] For example, the depth of the relief groove 430 can be adjusted according to the thickness of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 to ensure that the relief groove 430 can accommodate the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 with sufficient thickness, thereby improving the accommodating effect of the relief groove 430.

[0399] The depth of the clearance groove 430 can be set to be greater than or equal to the thickness of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100, and less than or equal to twice the thickness of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100. For example, the depth of the clearance groove 430 can be set within any ratio range of 1-1.2 times, 1.2-1.4 times, 1.4-1.6 times, 1.6-1.8 times, and 1.8-2 times the thickness of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100, to ensure the accommodating effect of the clearance groove 430 and the stability of the connector 410.

[0400] It is easy to understand that when the depth of the relief groove 430 is less than the thickness of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100, the depth of the relief groove 430 is smaller, and the area of ​​the relief groove 430 that accommodates the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 is smaller. When the offset of the top of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 toward the inside of the door body 20 is large, part of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 may be located outside the relief groove 430, which may cause the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 to separate from at least one of the plug 410 and the blocking member 320, affecting the use effect of the decorative panel 400.

[0401] When the depth of the relief groove 430 is greater than twice the thickness of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100, the depth of the relief groove 430 is large, and the thickness of the plug-in 410 at the relief groove 430 is small. This makes it easy for the plug-in 410 to have local thickness that is small, which makes it easy for bending and other situations to occur at the connection between the pressing part 420 and the plug-in 410 in the decorative panel 400, affecting the overall structural stability of the decorative panel 400.

[0402] Therefore, when the depth of the relief groove 430 is small, the area of ​​the relief groove 430 that can accommodate the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 is small, and the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 may separate from at least one of the plug 410 and the blocking member 320, affecting the use effect of the decorative panel 400.

[0403] When the depth of the relief groove 430 is large, the thickness of the plug 410 at the relief groove 430 is small, which makes the plug 410 prone to local thickness deficiency, thus making the connection between the press-fit 420 and the plug 410 in the decorative panel 400 prone to bending and other issues.

[0404] Therefore, the minimum depth of the clearance groove 430 can be determined based on the thickness of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100, and the maximum depth of the clearance groove 430 can be determined based on the thickness of the connector 410.

[0405] For example, the depth of the clearance groove 430 can be set to be greater than or equal to the thickness of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100, and the depth of the clearance groove 430 can be less than or equal to 60% of the thickness of the connector 410, thereby ensuring the accommodation effect of the clearance groove 430 and the stability of the connector 410.

[0406] When the top of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 is offset toward the inside of the door body 20, the above method can reduce the possibility that the top of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 is located outside the relief groove 430, and can ensure the stability of the connector 410, reducing the possibility of the connector 410 bending or other situations.

[0407] In some possible implementations, the height of the clearance groove 430 in the first direction may be greater than or equal to the thickness of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100, and the height of the clearance groove 430 in the first direction may be less than or equal to three times the thickness of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100.

[0408] For example, the height of the clearance groove 430 in the first direction can be set within any ratio range of 1-1.4 times, 1.4-1.8 times, 1.8-2.2 times, 2.2-2.6 times, and 2.6-3 times the thickness of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100, so as to ensure the accommodating effect of the clearance groove 430 and the stability of the connector 410.

[0409] It is easy to understand that when the height of the relief groove 430 in the first direction is less than the thickness of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100, the height of the relief groove 430 in the first direction is small. When the offset of the top of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 toward the inside of the door body 20 is large, the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 may abut against the inner wall of the bottom end of the relief groove 430, which may cause the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 to separate from at least one of the plug 410 and the blocking member 320, affecting the use effect of the decorative panel 400.

[0410] When the height of the clearance groove 430 in the first direction is greater than three times the thickness of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100, the height of the clearance groove 430 in the first direction is relatively large. The setting of the clearance groove 430 may affect the setting of the fixing block 411 and the pushing structure, thereby reducing the arrangement space of the fixing block 411 and the pushing structure.

[0411] By adopting the above scheme, taking a refrigerator with a cross-door design as an example, the following describes the installation method between the decorative panel 400 and the mounting base 300 on the upper wall 130 near the door shell 100, which is located at the bottom among multiple door shells 100.

[0412] When the decorative panel 400 is fixedly connected to the mounting base 300 via the connector 410, the connector 410 of the decorative panel 400 can be inserted vertically into the splice gap 140 of the door shell 100, so that the connector 410 can be inserted into the connector groove 310. The fixing block 411 of the connector 410 can be fixed with the fixing groove or fixing head 330 of the mounting base 300, thereby enabling the connector 410 to be fixed to the mounting base 300.

[0413] Furthermore, the pushing structure of the connector 410 can be in a compressed state, allowing the pushing structure to transmit the reaction force from the mounting base 300 to the connector 410, so that the surface of the connector 410 away from the mounting base 300 abuts against the side wall 120 of the door shell 100. The side wall 120 of the door shell 100 can provide a certain support for the connector 410, making the installation of the decorative panel 400 more stable. Moreover, the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 can contact the bottom surface of the pressing member 420, thereby covering the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 through the pressing member 420.

[0414] The blocking member 320 located on the mounting base 300 can abut against the side wall 120 of the door shell 100, thereby reducing the possibility of foam material entering the insertion groove 310. When the top end of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 is offset towards the inside of the door body 20, the top end of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 can be located in the receiving groove, so that the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 can abut against the insertion member 410 and the blocking member 320, reducing the possibility of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 separating from the insertion member 410 and the blocking member 320 and creating a gap.

[0415] When foam material is filled into the cavity 30 formed by the door shell 100 and the inner liner 200, the foam material in the cavity 30 can flow through the lower opening to the space between the mounting base 300 and the side wall 120 of the door shell 100. The foam material in the cavity 30 can also flow through the guide port 340 of the second mounting structure to the space between the mounting base 300 and the side wall 120 of the door shell 100. Thus, the foam material can further fix the door shell 100 and the mounting base 300, making the connection between the door shell 100 and the mounting base 300 more stable, thereby realizing the initial installation process of the decorative panel 400.

[0416] When the decorative panel 400 is misaligned, since the decorative panel 400 will not come into contact with the foam material, after the decorative panel 400 is fixed to the mounting base 300 by the fixing block 411, the decorative panel 400 can be pulled vertically, causing the fixing block 411 of the decorative panel 400 to deform or even break, thereby allowing the fixing block 411 to disengage from the fixing slot or fixing head 330 of the mounting base 300, so that the connector 410 of the decorative panel 400 can be pulled out from the connector slot 310, making the disassembly process of the decorative panel 400 more convenient, and making the reinstallation and fixing process of the decorative panel 400 more convenient.

[0417] In some possible implementations, the insert 410 of the decorative panel 400 is inserted into the insert groove 310. The width of the crimping member 420 of the decorative panel 400 in the second direction may be greater than or equal to the width of the splice gap 140 of the door shell 100, so as to ensure that the bottom surface of the crimping member 420 can abut against the top surface of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100, thereby covering the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 through the crimping member 420.

[0418] In this way, when the decorative panel 400 is located on the side of the door body 20 where the rotating shaft or bushing 180 is located, the distance between the rotating shaft and bushing 180 and the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 is small, so as to reduce the possibility of the front wall 110 of the door shell 100 colliding with the cabinet or other structures.

[0419] In the second direction, the crimping member 420 may be located at least partially outside the side wall 120 of the door housing 100, that is, the top surface of the side wall 120 of the door housing 100 abuts against the bottom surface of the crimping member 420, and the top surface of the side wall 120 of the door housing 100 is completely in contact with the bottom surface of the crimping member 420, so as to ensure the shielding effect of the crimping member 420 on the side wall 120 of the door housing 100 and reduce the possibility that the side wall 120 of the door housing 100 will shift to the outside of the crimping member 420.

[0420] When the top of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 is offset toward the outside of the door body 20, by providing a certain margin in the crimping member 420, the possibility of the top of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 moving to the outside of the crimping member 420 can be reduced.

[0421] It should be noted that by setting the fixing block 411 on the side of the connector 410 away from the side wall 120 of the door shell 100, the overall thickness of the connector 410 and the decorative panel 400 can be reduced while ensuring the stability of the connection between the connector 410 and the mounting base 300. This allows the connector 410 of the decorative panel 400 to have a smaller thickness and the pressing part 420 to have a smaller width, thereby improving the overall aesthetics of the refrigerator while ensuring the concealing effect of the pressing part 420.

[0422] When the decorative panel 400 is located on the side of the door body 20 where the rotating shaft or bushing 180 is located, the pressing member 420 can be located on the side of the rotating shaft or bushing 180 facing the side wall 120 of the door shell 100, so that the pressing member 420 will not affect the setting of the rotating shaft and bushing 180.

[0423] For example, a rotating shaft or bushing 180 is disposed on the upper wall 130 of the door housing 100. In the second direction, at least a portion of the upper wall 130 of the door housing 100 can be disposed between the rotating shaft or bushing 180 and the pressing member 420, so that the pressing member 420 does not directly contact the rotating shaft or bushing 180, but the side of the pressing member 420 facing the rotating shaft or bushing 180 can contact the upper wall 130 of the door housing 100, thereby enabling the pressing member 420 to play a certain role in connecting and fixing the upper wall 130 of the door housing 100, reducing the possibility of the upper wall 130 of the door housing 100 warping or other issues.

[0424] Reference Figures 18-22 In some possible implementations, when the decorative panel 400 is located between the side wall 120 and the upper wall 130, for example, when the decorative panel 400 is set as a first decorative panel 400 or a second decorative panel 400, the pressing member 420 can abut against the side of the upper wall 130 and the pressing member 420 can abut against the top surface of the side wall 120, thereby sealing the splicing gap 140 between the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100 and the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 through the pressing member 420.

[0425] In some embodiments, in the first decorative panel 400 and the second decorative panel 400, the press-fit member 420 may have a first contact surface 422. The first contact surface 422 may be parallel to the vertical direction. In a second direction, the first contact surface 422 may be away from the side wall 120 of the door shell 100.

[0426] The crimping member 420 can abut against the side of the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100 through the first contact surface 422, and the top surface of the crimping member 420 can be flush with the upper surface of the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100, so that the connection between the crimping member 420 and the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100 is smoother and more aesthetically pleasing.

[0427] Alternatively, the top surface of the crimping member 420 may protrude relative to the upper surface of the upper wall 130 of the door housing 100. At least a portion of the first contact surface 422 of the crimping member 420 may be located above the side of the upper wall 130 of the door housing 100. When the upper wall 130 of the door housing 100 experiences warping or other issues, by providing a certain amount of allowance to the first contact surface 422, the possibility of the side of the upper wall 130 of the door housing 100 moving above the first contact surface 422 can be reduced.

[0428] In some embodiments, the crimping member 420 may have a second contact surface 421. The second contact surface 421 may be parallel to the horizontal direction. In a second direction, the second contact surface 421 is closer to the side wall 120 of the door housing 100 relative to the first contact surface 422. The second contact surface 421 may be set as the bottom surface of the crimping member 420.

[0429] The crimping member 420 can abut against the top surface of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 via the second contact surface 421. The second contact surface 421 can be flush with the outer surface of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100, or at least a portion of the second contact surface 421 can protrude relative to the outer surface of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100. By providing a certain margin to the second contact surface 421, the possibility of the top surface of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 moving to the outside of the second contact surface 421 can be reduced.

[0430] In some possible implementations, when the decorative panel 400 is located between the side wall 120 and the lower wall, for example, when the decorative panel 400 is configured as a third decorative panel 400 or a fourth decorative panel 400, the pressing member 420 can abut against the side of the lower wall and the bottom surface of the side wall 120, thereby sealing the splicing gap 140 between the lower wall of the door shell 100 and the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 through the pressing member 420.

[0431] In some embodiments, in the third decorative panel 400 and the fourth decorative panel 400, the press-fit member 420 may have a first contact surface 422. The first contact surface 422 may be parallel to the vertical direction, and in a second direction, the first contact surface 422 may be away from the side wall 120 of the door shell 100.

[0432] The crimping member 420 can abut against the side of the lower wall of the door shell 100 through the first contact surface 422. The bottom surface of the crimping member 420 can be flush with the lower surface of the lower wall of the door shell 100, so that the connection between the crimping member 420 and the lower wall of the door shell 100 is smoother and more aesthetically pleasing.

[0433] Alternatively, the bottom surface of the crimping member 420 may protrude relative to the lower surface of the lower wall of the door housing 100. At least a portion of the first contact surface 422 of the crimping member 420 may be located below the side surface of the lower wall of the door housing 100. When the lower wall of the door housing 100 experiences warping or other issues, by providing a certain amount of allowance to the first contact surface 422, the possibility of the side surface of the lower wall of the door housing 100 moving below the first contact surface 422 can be reduced.

[0434] In some embodiments, the crimping member 420 may have a second contact surface 421. The second contact surface 421 may be parallel to the horizontal direction. In a second direction, the second contact surface 421 is closer to the side wall 120 of the door housing 100 relative to the first contact surface 422. The second contact surface 421 may be set as the top surface of the crimping member 420.

[0435] The crimping member 420 can abut against the bottom surface of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 via the second contact surface 421. The second contact surface 421 can be flush with the outer surface of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100, or at least a portion of the second contact surface 421 can protrude relative to the outer surface of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100. By providing a certain margin to the second contact surface 421, the possibility of the bottom surface of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 moving to the outside of the second contact surface 421 can be reduced.

[0436] It should be noted that by providing a first contact surface 422 on the pressing member 420, the first contact surface 422 can abut against the side of the upper wall 130 or the lower wall of the door shell 100. The first contact surface 422 can make close contact with the upper wall 130 or the lower wall of the door shell 100, thereby reducing the splicing gap 140 between the pressing member 420 and the upper wall 130 or the lower wall of the door shell 100, making the refrigerator more aesthetically pleasing overall.

[0437] Taking the first decorative panel 400 as an example, the setting method of the pressing member 420 is described. By adopting the above technical solution, when the decorative panel 400 is installed in the splicing gap 140 between the upper wall 130 and the side wall 120 of the door shell 100, the insert 410 of the decorative panel 400 is inserted vertically downward between the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 and the mounting base 300, so that the pressing member 420 moves vertically toward the side wall 120 and the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100.

[0438] The crimping member 420 can abut against the side of the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100 through the first contact surface 422, and the crimping member 420 can abut against the top surface of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 through the second contact surface 421, so that the crimping member 420 can seal the splicing gap 140 formed by the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100 and the side wall 120 of the door shell 100.

[0439] In some possible implementations, when the decorative panel 400 is located between the side wall 120 and the upper wall 130, for example, when the decorative panel 400 is configured as a first decorative panel 400 or a second decorative panel 400, the pressing member 420 can abut against the side of the upper wall 130 and the top surface of the side wall 120, thereby sealing the splicing gap 140 between the upper wall 130 and the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 through the pressing member 420.

[0440] In some embodiments, in the first decorative panel 400 and the second decorative panel 400, the press-fit member 420 may have a first contact surface 422. The first contact surface 422 may be parallel to the vertical direction, and in a second direction, the first contact surface 422 may be away from the side wall 120 of the door shell 100.

[0441] The crimping member 420 can abut against the side of the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100 through the first contact surface 422, and the top surface of the crimping member 420 can be flush with the upper surface of the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100, so that the connection between the crimping member 420 and the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100 is smoother and more aesthetically pleasing.

[0442] Alternatively, the top surface of the crimping member 420 may protrude relative to the upper surface of the upper wall 130 of the door housing 100. At least a portion of the first contact surface 422 of the crimping member 420 may be located above the side of the upper wall 130 of the door housing 100. When the upper wall 130 of the door housing 100 experiences warping or other issues, by providing a certain amount of allowance to the first contact surface 422, the possibility of the side of the upper wall 130 of the door housing 100 moving above the first contact surface 422 can be reduced.

[0443] In some embodiments, the crimping member 420 may have a second contact surface 421. The second contact surface 421 may be parallel to the horizontal direction. In a second direction, the second contact surface 421 is closer to the side wall 120 of the door housing 100 relative to the first contact surface 422. The second contact surface 421 may be set as the bottom surface of the crimping member 420.

[0444] The crimping member 420 can abut against the top surface of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 via the second contact surface 421. The second contact surface 421 can be flush with the outer surface of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100, or at least a portion of the second contact surface 421 can protrude relative to the outer surface of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100. By providing a certain margin to the second contact surface 421, the possibility of the top surface of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 moving to the outside of the second contact surface 421 can be reduced.

[0445] In some embodiments, the crimping member 420 may have a third contact surface 423. The third contact surface 423 may be parallel to the vertical direction, and in a second direction, the third contact surface 423 may be opposite to the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 relative to the first contact surface 422.

[0446] The third contact surface 423 can be used to contact the upper surface of the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100. At least a portion of the pressing member 420 covers the upper surface of the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100. The pressing member 420 can abut against the upper surface of the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100 through the third contact surface 423, thereby making the connection between the pressing member 420 and the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100 more stable and reducing the possibility of the upper wall 130 of the door shell 100 warping or other issues.

[0447] In some possible implementations, when the decorative panel 400 is located between the side wall 120 and the lower wall, for example, when the decorative panel 400 is configured as a third decorative panel 400 or a fourth decorative panel 400, the pressing member 420 can abut against the side of the lower wall and the bottom surface of the side wall 120, thereby sealing the splicing gap 140 between the lower wall of the door shell 100 and the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 through the pressing member 420.

[0448] In some embodiments, in the third decorative panel 400 and the fourth decorative panel 400, the press-fit member 420 may have a first contact surface 422. The first contact surface 422 may be parallel to the vertical direction, and in a second direction, the first contact surface 422 may be away from the side wall 120 of the door shell 100.

[0449] The crimping member 420 can abut against the side of the lower wall of the door shell 100 through the first contact surface 422. The bottom surface of the crimping member 420 can be flush with the lower surface of the lower wall of the door shell 100, so that the connection between the crimping member 420 and the lower wall of the door shell 100 is smoother and more aesthetically pleasing.

[0450] Alternatively, the bottom surface of the crimping member 420 may protrude relative to the lower surface of the lower wall of the door housing 100. At least a portion of the first contact surface 422 of the crimping member 420 may be located below the side surface of the lower wall of the door housing 100. When the lower wall of the door housing 100 experiences warping or other issues, by providing a certain amount of allowance to the first contact surface 422, the possibility of the side surface of the lower wall of the door housing 100 moving below the first contact surface 422 can be reduced.

[0451] In some embodiments, the crimping member 420 may have a second contact surface 421. The second contact surface 421 may be parallel to the horizontal direction. In a second direction, the second contact surface 421 is closer to the side wall 120 of the door housing 100 relative to the first contact surface 422. The second contact surface 421 may be set as the top surface of the crimping member 420.

[0452] The crimping member 420 can abut against the bottom surface of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 via the second contact surface 421. The second contact surface 421 can be flush with the outer surface of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100, or at least a portion of the second contact surface 421 can protrude relative to the outer surface of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100. By providing a certain margin to the second contact surface 421, the possibility of the bottom surface of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 moving to the outside of the second contact surface 421 can be reduced.

[0453] In some embodiments, the crimping member 420 may have a third contact surface 423. The third contact surface 423 may be parallel to the vertical direction, and in a second direction, the third contact surface 423 may be opposite to the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 relative to the first contact surface 422.

[0454] The third contact surface 423 can be used to contact the lower surface of the lower wall of the door shell 100. At least a portion of the pressing member 420 covers the lower surface of the lower wall of the door shell 100. The pressing member 420 can abut against the lower surface of the lower wall of the door shell 100 through the third contact surface 423, thereby making the connection between the pressing member 420 and the lower wall of the door shell 100 more stable and reducing the possibility of the lower wall of the door shell 100 warping or other issues.

[0455] It should be noted that in some embodiments, the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 may be provided with a flange, which may extend toward the inside of the door body 20. The bottom surface of the pressing member 420 may press against the surface of the flange that is away from the mounting base 300 to reduce the possibility of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 warping or other issues.

[0456] However, when the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 is provided with a flange, since the door shell 100 is formed by bending through sheet metal, at least one rounded corner needs to be formed between the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 and the flange. This also means that the rounded corner required for the flange needs to occupy part of the installation space required for the decorative panel 400 in the second direction, thereby affecting the width of the decorative panel 400. This means that the side of the decorative panel 400 facing the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 needs to retain at least the space of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100, and the side of the decorative panel 400 away from the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 needs to be used to set the rotating shaft or bushing 180, which will further reduce the width of the decorative panel 400 and affect the concealing effect of the decorative panel 400.

[0457] Compared to the comparison method, in some embodiments of this disclosure, the top surface of the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 can abut against the first contact surface of the pressing member 420, and the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 can be arranged parallel to the vertical direction, so that the side wall 120 of the door shell 100 does not need to be provided with a flange, thereby making the overall structure of the door shell 100 more upright.

[0458] In summary, in some embodiments of the refrigerator disclosed herein, the mounting base 300 is disposed within the cavity 30; the decorative panel 400 is fixed to the door shell 100 via the mounting base 300. When the decorative panel 400 is relatively fixed to the door shell 100 via the mounting base 300, the first part of the decorative panel 400 is located within the cavity 30 enclosed by the door shell 100 and the inner liner 200, and the first part of the decorative panel 400 can be relatively fixed to the mounting base 300, so that the decorative panel 400 is relatively fixed to the door shell 100.

[0459] When the decorative panel 400 is fixed relative to the door shell 100 via the mounting base 300, the second part of the decorative panel 400 can be located outside the cavity 30 formed by the door shell 100 and the inner liner 200. The second part of the decorative panel 400 can be used to cover the two side walls 120 of the door shell 100 and the splicing gap 140 between it and the upper wall 130 and the lower wall of the door shell 100.

[0460] When the two side walls 120 of the door shell 100, or the upper wall 130 and lower wall of the door shell 100, warp or other defects occur, the edges of the two side walls 120, upper wall 130, and lower wall of the door shell 100 will be exposed. By providing a decorative panel 400 to the door shell 100, the edges of the two side walls 120, upper wall 130, and lower wall of the door shell 100 can be covered, thereby reducing the possibility of the edges of the two side walls 120, upper wall 130, and lower wall of the door shell 100 being exposed. This, in turn, reduces the possibility of the door shell 100 scratching the user's hand and improves the reliability of the refrigerator.

[0461] Furthermore, compared to related technologies, the refrigerators in some embodiments of this disclosure can first fix the mounting base 300 to the door shell 100, and then fix the first part of the decorative panel 400 to the door shell 100 through the mounting base 300. The second part of the decorative panel 400 can be located outside the cavity 30 formed by the door shell 100 and the inner liner 200, thereby reducing the possibility of the decorative panel 400 being installed crookedly or protruding, and reducing the possibility of the foam material directly contacting the decorative panel 400, making the reinstallation process of the decorative panel 400 more convenient and improving the assembly efficiency of the decorative panel 400.

[0462] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

[0463] For ease of explanation, the above description has been provided in conjunction with specific embodiments. However, the above exemplary discussion is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the embodiments to the specific forms disclosed above. Various modifications and variations can be obtained based on the above teachings. The selection and description of the above embodiments are for the purpose of better explaining the principles and practical applications, thereby enabling those skilled in the art to better utilize the described embodiments and various different variations of embodiments suitable for specific use considerations.

Claims

1. A refrigerator characterized by comprising: include: Box; A door body, rotatably mounted on the housing, the door body forming a cavity; the door body includes: A door shell, the door shell including a front wall, and an upper wall, a lower wall and a side wall connected to the front wall of the door shell; at least one of the upper wall and the lower wall forms a splicing gap with the side wall; A mounting base is disposed within the cavity, and the mounting base is connected to the door shell; Decorative panel, the decorative panel comprising: A connector, located within the cavity, is connected to the door shell via the mounting base; A crimping member is connected to the plug-in member; the crimping member is located outside the cavity and seals and covers the splicing gap.

2. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The crimping member abuts against the side of the upper wall or the side of the lower wall of the door shell, and the crimping member abuts against the side wall of the door shell.

3. The refrigerator according to claim 2, characterized in that, When the decorative panel is located between the side wall and the top wall, the pressing member abuts against the side of the top wall and the pressing member abuts against the top surface of the side wall; When the decorative panel is located between the side wall and the lower wall, the pressing member abuts against the side of the lower wall and the bottom surface of the side wall.

4. The refrigerator according to claim 2, characterized in that, The crimping member has a first contact surface and a second contact surface; When the decorative panel is located between the side wall and the upper wall, the first contact surface abuts against the side of the upper wall, and at least a portion of the decorative panel covers the upper surface of the upper wall; The second contact surface abuts against the top surface of the sidewall, and at least a portion of the second contact surface is located on the outside of the sidewall; When the decorative panel is located between the side wall and the lower wall, the first contact surface abuts against the side of the lower wall, and at least a portion of the decorative panel covers the lower surface of the lower wall; The second contact surface abuts against the bottom surface of the sidewall, and at least a portion of the second contact surface is located on the outside of the sidewall.

5. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting base and the side wall of the door housing form a insertion groove, which is at least used to accommodate the insertion member.

6. The refrigerator according to claim 5, characterized in that, The cavity is filled with foam material; The mounting base is provided with a blocking element that separates the connector and the foam material.

7. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting base is provided with a mounting groove, which is at least used for mounting a bushing; The crimping member is located between the bushing and the side wall, and the crimping member does not contact the bushing.

8. The refrigerator according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The door is provided with a handle groove; At least a portion of the connector is located between the inner wall of the handle groove and the front wall, and at least a portion of the connector is located on the side of the handle groove opposite to the front wall.

9. The refrigerator according to claim 8, characterized in that, The sidewall opposite to the front wall is provided with a bending structure, and at least a portion of the bending structure extends toward the inside of the door shell. The mounting base can slide vertically relative to the side wall, and the bent structure abuts against the surface of the mounting base opposite to the front wall.

10. A refrigerator characterized by comprising: include: Box; A door body, rotatably mounted on the housing, the door body forming a cavity; the door body includes: A door shell, the door shell including a front wall, and an upper wall, a lower wall and a side wall connected to the front wall of the door shell; at least one of the upper wall and the lower wall forms a splicing gap with the side wall; A mounting base is arranged in the cavity, and the mounting base is connected with the door shell; The decorative plate comprises: A plug-in part is arranged in the cavity; A press-fit part is connected with the plug-in part, and the press-fit part is arranged outside the cavity; The decorative plate is connected with the mounting base through the plug-in part, and the decorative plate blocks and covers the spliced gap through the press-fit part.

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