Refrigerator

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of refrigerators, in particular to a refrigerator which comprises a refrigerator body. A refrigerator door configured to close the refrigerator body; the magnetic reed sensor assembly is constructed to monitor opening and closing of a refrigerator door, the magnetic reed sensor assembly is arranged on the refrigerator main body, and the magnetic reed sensor assembly comprises a cover piece main body constructed to be connected with the refrigerator main body, and the cover piece main body is provided with a containing part; a printed circuit board configured to be accommodated in the accommodating portion; and at least one reed switch connected to the printed circuit board, wherein the reed switch is arranged on one side of the printed circuit board facing the accommodating part. According to the embodiment of the invention, the magnetic reed sensor assembly can be reliably mounted on the refrigerator main body through the cover piece main body; meanwhile, the reed switch is installed on the side, facing the containing part, of the printed circuit board, the other side of the printed circuit board protects the reed switch, the reed switch is prevented from being collided and damaged in the assembling or transporting process, and the assembling efficiency and the product reliability are improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of refrigerators, in particular to a refrigerator. BACKGROUND

[0002] The refrigerator is one of the indispensable important electrical appliances in modern families, which can prolong the preservation time of food through effective refrigeration function, greatly facilitating people's life. With the progress of science and technology and the improvement of consumer demand, people have put forward higher and higher requirements for the performance and intelligentization of the refrigerator. As one of the key components to realize the intelligent control of the refrigerator, the detection device of the opening and closing state of the refrigerator door is particularly important in practical application. Accurate and reliable detection of the opening and closing state of the refrigerator door is the basis for the normal work of the intelligent control system of the refrigerator. At present, the magnetic spring sensor assembly as a magnetic control switch is the most widely used refrigerator door opening and closing detection device. Its basic working principle is to install a permanent magnet on the refrigerator door and a magnetic sensitive element such as a reed switch on the refrigerator body matched with the door, and to judge the opening and closing state of the refrigerator door by detecting the on-off state of the magnetic sensitive element. The common magnetic spring sensor assembly mainly includes a reed switch (also known as a dry reed or reed tube). The reed switch usually encapsulates two ferromagnetic reeds inside, which are attracted together to conduct the circuit when subjected to the magnetic field force; when the magnetic field disappears, the two reeds are separated to disconnect the circuit under the action of elastic force. Due to the mechanical properties of the reed, this switch can realize non-contact switch control and has a long service life. However, the traditional reed switch is mostly packaged with glass and other relatively fragile materials, which may be damaged due to a large impact or extrusion during the assembly, transportation and handling of the refrigerator, resulting in the failure of the reed switch and affecting the normal use of the refrigerator.

[0003] Therefore, there is still a practical need to continue to improve the structure of the magnetic spring sensor assembly of the refrigerator. CONTENT OF THE INVENTION

[0004] In view of this, the purpose of the embodiments of the present application is to provide an improved refrigerator to at least overcome one of the above-mentioned disadvantages and / or other possible disadvantages not mentioned herein.

[0005] The application provides a refrigerator, which comprises a refrigerator body, a refrigerator door configured to close the refrigerator body, and a reed sensor assembly configured to monitor opening and closing of the refrigerator door, wherein the reed sensor assembly is arranged on the refrigerator body, and the reed sensor assembly comprises a cover body configured to be connected with the refrigerator body, the cover body having a receiving portion, a printed circuit board configured to be received in the receiving portion, and at least one reed switch connected with the printed circuit board, wherein the reed switch is arranged on a side of the printed circuit board facing the receiving portion. Thus, the reed sensor assembly can be reliably mounted on the refrigerator body through the cover body, and the reed switch is protected by the other side of the printed circuit board, so that the reed switch is prevented from being damaged by collision during assembly or transportation, and the assembly efficiency and product reliability are improved.

[0006] According to an optional embodiment, the cover body has a protruding structure bounding the receiving portion, and the protruding structure is configured to form a clamping fit with the printed circuit board to retain the printed circuit board in the receiving portion. Thus, reliable positioning and connection of the printed circuit board and the cover body can be achieved, the printed circuit board is prevented from shaking or falling off during use, the reliability and service life of the reed sensor assembly are improved, and the assembly process is simplified by using the clamping structure, so that the production efficiency is improved.

[0007] According to an optional embodiment, the printed circuit board has a first side edge region and a second side edge region opposite to each other in a longitudinal direction of the printed circuit board, the first side edge region has a first protruding portion, the second side edge region has a second protruding portion, and the protruding structure has a first recess allowing the first protruding portion to be clamped in and a second recess allowing the second protruding portion to be clamped in. Thus, the reliability of the connection between the printed circuit board and the cover body is further improved, and the clamping structures distributed on both sides of the printed circuit board make the printed circuit board bear forces more evenly, so that deformation or damage caused by stress concentration is avoided.

[0008] According to an optional embodiment, the protruding structure comprises a supporting portion supporting the printed circuit board on a side of the printed circuit board facing the receiving portion. Thus, the printed circuit board can be advantageously supported and limited, which is convenient for the operator during installation.

[0009] According to an optional embodiment, the printed circuit board has a first foolproof portion, and the protruding structure has a second foolproof portion configured to cooperate with the first foolproof portion. Thus, the printed circuit board can be effectively prevented from being installed in the receiving portion in a wrong direction, so that correct assembly of the reed sensor assembly is ensured.

[0010] According to an optional embodiment, the protruding structure is integrally formed on the cover body. In this way, the number of components is reduced, the structure and assembly process are simplified, and the production efficiency and cost are improved.

[0011] According to an optional embodiment, the printed circuit board has a third side edge region and a fourth side edge region opposite to each other in the lateral direction of the printed circuit board, the third side edge region has a port configured to form an electrical connection with an external connection terminal, and / or the fourth side edge region has a placement portion adapted to place the dry reed. In this way, by arranging the port at the third side edge region of the printed circuit board, an electrical connection with an external circuit can be conveniently formed to realize signal transmission of the magnetic reed sensor assembly; and by arranging the placement portion at the fourth side edge region to accommodate the dry reed, reliable connection and accurate positioning of the dry reed and the printed circuit board can be realized. By reasonably arranging the port and the placement portion, the limited space of the printed circuit board is fully utilized, the functions of signal transmission and component installation are integrated, and the structure of the magnetic reed sensor assembly is simplified.

[0012] According to an optional embodiment, the placement portion is configured as a through hole. In this way, the dry reed can be conveniently inserted and fixed on the printed circuit board, and at the same time, the dry reed which is prone to damage can be protected, and the assembly efficiency and product reliability are improved.

[0013] According to an optional embodiment, the dry reed has a straight pin fixedly connected with a pad on the surface of the printed circuit board. In this way, the dry reed and the printed circuit board can be reliably electrically and mechanically connected, for example, by a welding process, and the assembly efficiency and connection reliability are significantly improved.

[0014] According to an optional embodiment, the protruding structure has a receiving opening configured to accommodate the external connection terminal. In this way, the magnetic reed sensor assembly and the external circuit can be stably electrically connected to realize reliable signal transmission.

[0015] According to an optional embodiment, the protruding structure includes a movable portion configured to move to allow the first protruding portion to be clamped into the first recess and / or the second protruding portion to be clamped into the second recess during installation of the printed circuit board in the receiving portion. In this way, the movable portion can be used to smoothly clamp the protruding portion of the printed circuit board into the recess of the protruding structure to realize self-locking, and the assembly convenience and reliability are improved.

[0016] According to an optional embodiment, the movable portion is configured as an elastically deformable member. In this way, the clamping process of the printed circuit board and the protruding structure can be realized by slight elastic deformation of the movable portion itself.

[0017] According to an optional embodiment, the second notch is arranged on the movable part. Thus, the movable part can be used to smoothly insert the second protrusion of the printed circuit board into the second notch of the protruding structure, thereby achieving the clamping of the printed circuit board and the protruding structure, and improving the firmness and reliability of the connection.

[0018] According to an optional embodiment, the movable part has an inclined surface configured to guide the printed circuit board during the installation of the printed circuit board in the accommodating part. Thus, the installation of the printed circuit board can be guided during the installation process, so that the printed circuit board can be smoothly installed in the accommodating part and accurately aligned with the protruding structure, thereby avoiding clamping or damage caused by improper installation angle, and improving the installation efficiency and smoothness.

[0019] According to an optional embodiment, the protruding structure comprises an angle piece supporting the movable part. Thus, the strength and support rigidity of the movable part can be improved, thereby avoiding excessive deformation or breakage of the movable part during assembly, and ensuring the smoothness and reliability of the assembly.

[0020] According to an optional embodiment, the magnetic reed sensor assembly comprises two reed switches connected to the same printed circuit board. Thus, the same refrigerator door can be monitored by the two reed switches, thereby making full use of the limited space to achieve redundant detection of the state of the refrigerator door, and reducing the risk of misjudgment.

[0021] According to an optional embodiment, the reed switch is fixedly connected to the printed circuit board by surface mounting technology. Thus, the connection reliability and production efficiency of the reed switch and the printed circuit board can be significantly improved.

[0022] According to an optional embodiment, the cover body is configured as a hinge cover arranged on the top side of the refrigerator body. Thus, the existing hinge cover of the refrigerator can be fully utilized, thereby avoiding the additional increase of parts, simplifying the overall design of the refrigerator, and reducing the cost and manufacturing complexity.

[0023] According to an optional embodiment, the cover body is configured as a front cover plate arranged on the front side of the refrigerator body. Thus, the existing front cover plate of the refrigerator can be fully utilized, thereby avoiding the additional increase of parts, simplifying the overall design of the refrigerator, and reducing the cost and manufacturing complexity.

[0024] According to an optional embodiment, the accommodating part is located in the area of the cover body close to the refrigerator door but away from the hinge assembly of the refrigerator door. Thus, by being close to the refrigerator door, the detection accuracy for the opening and closing state of the refrigerator door is improved; meanwhile, being away from the hinge assembly of the refrigerator door, the hinge assembly can more sensitively detect the opening and closing of the refrigerator door compared with the hinge assembly close to the refrigerator door.

[0025] According to an optional embodiment, the hinge cover has a cover peripheral wall near one side of the refrigerator door, at least a portion of the cover peripheral wall cooperates with the protruding structure to define the accommodating portion. In this way, on one hand, the existing cover peripheral wall of the hinge cover can be effectively utilized, and the required protruding structure component can be reduced; on the other hand, the distance between the sensor assembly and the refrigerator door can be shortened, and the detection accuracy can be improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0026] The principles, features and advantages of the present application can be better understood by the following detailed description of the application, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The drawings include:

[0027] Figure 1 A perspective view of a refrigerator according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0028] Figure 2 A perspective view of Figure 1 the refrigerator is shown;

[0029] Figure 3 A perspective view of Figure 2 the hinge cover of the refrigerator is shown based on Figure 2 a bottom view of the orientation shown;

[0030] Figure 4 A perspective view of Figure 3 the magnetic reed sensor assembly is shown;

[0031] Figure 5 A perspective view of Figure 4 the printed circuit board and the reed switch of the magnetic reed sensor assembly is shown separated;

[0032] Figure 6 A perspective view of Figure 4 the printed circuit board and the reed switch of the magnetic reed sensor assembly is shown from another side;

[0033] Figure 7 A perspective sectional view is shown along the sectioning line A-A of Figure 6 ;

[0034] Figure 8 A perspective sectional view is shown similar to the sectional view of another embodiment along the sectioning line A-A of Figure 6 ;

[0035] Figure 9 A plan view of the accommodating portion or the protruding structure of the magnetic reed sensor assembly based on Figure 3 the viewing direction is shown;

[0036] Figure 10 A perspective view of Figure 9 the accommodating portion or the protruding structure of the magnetic reed sensor assembly is shown from another different viewing direction;

[0037] Figure 11 Shown Figure 9 Another perspective view of the receiving portion or protruding structure from a different viewing direction; and

[0038] Figure 12 The cover body of the reed sensor assembly is shown as follows Figure 1 A schematic exploded view of the front cover of a refrigerator is shown.

[0039] Reference numerals:

[0040] 1000: Refrigerator; 1100: Refrigerator body; 1200: Refrigerator door; 1300: Reed sensor assembly; 900: Cover body; 910: Accommodation portion; 920: Protrusion structure; 921: Second foolproof portion; 800: Printed circuit board; 801: First foolproof portion; 802: Solder pad; 810: First side region; 811: First protrusion; 820: Second side region; 821: Second protrusion; 830: Third side region; 831: Port; 840: Fourth side region; 8 41: placement portion; 700: reed switch; 701: straight pin; 702: QR code or label; 600: support portion; 601: first support member; 602: second support member; 603: third support member; 604: fourth support member; 500: angle member; 400: movable portion; 401: inclined surface; 300: accommodating opening; 100: first recess; 200: second recess; 10: hinged cover; 11: cover peripheral wall; 20: front cover; x: width direction; y: height direction; z: depth direction. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial technical effects to be solved by this application more clearly understood, this application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and multiple exemplary embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain this application and are not used to limit the scope of protection of this application. Moreover, various embodiments may be described using the same figure or multiple figures, but all features appearing in the same figure cannot be interpreted as features that must be possessed by an embodiment.

[0042] For ease of understanding, please refer back to or recall the description in the background section of this application. One of the purposes of this application is to provide a refrigerator, comprising: a refrigerator body; a refrigerator door configured to enclose the refrigerator body; and a reed sensor assembly configured to monitor the opening and closing of the refrigerator door. The reed sensor assembly is disposed on the refrigerator body, wherein the reed sensor assembly comprises: a cover body configured to connect to the refrigerator body, the cover body having a receiving portion; a printed circuit board configured to be received in the receiving portion; and at least one reed switch connected to the printed circuit board, the reed switch being mounted on the side of the printed circuit board facing the receiving portion. Thus, the reed sensor assembly can be securely mounted on the refrigerator body via the cover body. Furthermore, by mounting the reed switch on the side of the printed circuit board facing the receiving portion, the reed switch is protected by the other side of the printed circuit board, thereby preventing the reed switch from being damaged by collisions during assembly or transportation, thereby improving assembly efficiency and product reliability.

[0043] Exemplary embodiments of the present application will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0044] Figure 1 FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a refrigerator 1000 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application. Figure 1 As shown, the refrigerator 1000 includes a refrigerator body 1100 and a refrigerator door 1200 configured to close the refrigerator body 1100 . Figure 1 The refrigerator 1000 shown is exemplarily constructed as a double-door refrigerator, that is, it includes two left and right refrigerator doors 1200. However, it should be understood that the present application is also applicable to single-door refrigerators or refrigerators of other configurations. Figure 1 It can be seen that the refrigerator 1000 generally also includes a hinge assembly not specifically shown here, and the two refrigerator doors 1200 are respectively connected to the refrigerator body 1100 through their respective corresponding hinge assemblies so as to be opened and closed by pivoting. Figure 1 The dotted-line box schematically shows two hinge covers 10 provided on the top side of the refrigerator body 1100. The two hinge covers 10 are used to cover the hinge assemblies corresponding to the two refrigerator doors 1200. Figure 1 It can also be seen that the refrigerator 1000 further includes a front cover 20 provided on the front side of the refrigerator body 1100 . Figure 1 The xyz coordinate system of the refrigerator 1000 is also schematically shown, wherein x represents the width direction of the refrigerator 1000, y represents the height direction of the refrigerator 1000, and z represents the depth direction of the refrigerator 1000. Figure 1 The illustrated embodiment is described more clearly and is presented in the subsequent figures substantially with reference to this xyz coordinate system.

[0045] Figure 2 Shown Figure 1The top view of the refrigerator 1000 is shown. Figure 2 The top view of the refrigerator 1000 can be used to exemplify the positional relationship of components such as the refrigerator body 1100, the refrigerator door 1200, the hinge cover 10 and the front cover plate 20.

[0046] Figure 3 Shown Figure 2 The hinged cover 10 of the refrigerator 1000 is shown based on Figure 2 Bottom view from the orientation shown. Figure 3 And the following views are basically based on Figure 2 The left hinged cover 10 is shown as an example, but it should be understood that the right hinged cover 10 is also applicable. Here, in order to monitor the opening and closing of the refrigerator door 1200, the refrigerator 1000 has a reed sensor assembly 1300 provided on the refrigerator body 1100. The reed sensor assembly 1300 includes a cover body 900, which is connected to the refrigerator body 1100 and is preferably made of PP plastic. Figure 3 In the illustrated embodiment, the cover body 900 is configured as the hinged cover 10 of the refrigerator 1000. In other embodiments, the cover body 900 may also be configured as other components of the refrigerator 1000 or as a separate component independent of the refrigerator 1000 itself.

[0047] Figure 4 Shown Figure 3 A schematic exploded view of a reed sensor assembly 1300 is shown; Figure 5 Shown Figure 4 A schematic perspective view of the reed sensor assembly 1300 with the printed circuit board 800 and the reed switch 700 separated; Figure 6 Shown Figure 4 A perspective view of the printed circuit board 800 and the reed switch 700 of the reed sensor assembly 1300 as viewed from another side is shown; Figure 7 Shown along Figure 6 A schematic three-dimensional cross-sectional view taken along the cutting line AA.

[0048] from Figure 4 It can be seen that the cover body 900 of the reed sensor assembly 1300 has a receiving portion 910. The reed sensor assembly 1300 also includes a printed circuit board 800 received in the receiving portion 910 and a reed switch 700 connected to the printed circuit board 800. The reed switch 700 is mounted on the side of the printed circuit board 800 facing the receiving portion 910. Therefore, the printed circuit board 800 and the reed switch 700 are connected to each other. Figure 4 The side shown is mounted toward the receiving portion 910, i.e., with its Figure 6The side shown faces away from the receiving portion 910. Here, the reed switch 700 is preferably fixedly connected to the printed circuit board 800 by surface mount technology (Surface Mount Technology).

[0049] like Figure 4 As shown, the cover body 900 has a protruding structure 920 that limits the receiving portion 910. The protruding structure 920 is Figure 3 In the embodiment shown, the protrusion structure 920 protrudes from the bottom surface of the hinged cover 10 as the cover body 900. Such a protrusion structure 920 is preferably formed integrally on the cover body 900. Figure 3 and Figure 4 Combine Figure 2 It can be seen that the receiving portion 910 is located at the cover body 900 (here exemplified as the hinged cover 10) near the refrigerator door 1200 (refer to FIG. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The left refrigerator door 1200 is located in the area away from the hinge assembly corresponding to the left refrigerator door 1200, so that the reed sensor assembly 1300 (especially its reed switch 700) can more easily detect the opening and closing of the refrigerator door 1200. Even if the refrigerator door 1200 is only opened a small gap, the reed sensor assembly 1300 (especially its reed switch 700) can still keenly capture it due to the position of the reed sensor assembly 1300 (especially its reed switch 700). Figure 3 Combine Figure 2 It can also be seen that the hinged cover 10 has a cover wall 11 close to the side of the refrigerator door 1200, and at least a portion of the cover wall 11 is preferably as shown in FIG. Figure 4 As shown, the convex structure 920 and the accommodating portion 910 are jointly limited. Here, in order to hold the printed circuit board 800 in the accommodating portion 910, the convex structure 920 and the printed circuit board 800 form a snap fit. Specifically, as shown Figure 4 As shown in the example, the printed circuit board 800 has a first side area 810 and a second side area 820 opposite to each other in its longitudinal direction, the first side area 810 has a first protrusion 811, the second side area 820 has a second protrusion 821, and the protrusion structure 920 has corresponding first recesses 100 and second recesses 200. In order to achieve assembly, the printed circuit board 800 is snapped into the first recess 100 with its first protrusion 811 and into the second recess 200 with its second protrusion 821.

[0050] from Figure 4 It can be seen that the printed circuit board 800 has a first anti-fouling portion 801 (eg, an angle with a certain slope), and the protruding structure 920 has a second anti-fouling portion 921 (eg, a corresponding angle with the same slope) that cooperates with the first anti-fouling portion 801 .

[0051] from Figure 4It can also be seen that the printed circuit board 800 has a third side edge region 830 and a fourth side edge region 840 opposite to each other in the lateral direction of the printed circuit board 800, wherein the third side edge region 830 has a port 831 for forming an electrical connection with an external connection terminal, which is preferably implemented detachably. Figure 4 It can also be seen that the printed circuit board 800 has a third side edge region 830 and a fourth side edge region 840 opposite to each other in the lateral direction of the printed circuit board 800, wherein the third side edge region 830 has a port 831 for forming an electrical connection with an external connection terminal, which is preferably implemented detachably. Figure 5 It can also be seen that the printed circuit board 800 has a third side edge region 830 and a fourth side edge region 840 opposite to each other in the lateral direction of the printed circuit board 800, wherein the third side edge region 830 has a port 831 for forming an electrical connection with an external connection terminal, which is preferably implemented detachably. Figure 6 and Figure 7 It can also be seen that the printed circuit board 800 has a third side edge region 830 and a fourth side edge region 840 opposite to each other in the lateral direction of the printed circuit board 800, wherein the third side edge region 830 has a port 831 for forming an electrical connection with an external connection terminal, which is preferably implemented detachably.

[0052] Figure 6 It can also be seen that the printed circuit board 800 has a third side edge region 830 and a fourth side edge region 840 opposite to each other in the lateral direction of the printed circuit board 800, wherein the third side edge region 830 has a port 831 for forming an electrical connection with an external connection terminal, which is preferably implemented detachably.

[0053] Figure 8 It can also be seen that the printed circuit board 800 has a third side edge region 830 and a fourth side edge region 840 opposite to each other in the lateral direction of the printed circuit board 800, wherein the third side edge region 830 has a port 831 for forming an electrical connection with an external connection terminal, which is preferably implemented detachably. Figure 6 Figure 8 ​In the shown embodiment, the magnetic reed sensor assembly 1300 comprises two reed switches 700 which are connected to the same printed circuit board 800. The two reed switches 700 are used to detect the opening and closing of the same refrigerator door 1200. For example, when the refrigerator door 1200 is opened, the reed switches 700 are both open, i.e. the reed switches 700 are not in contact with each other. When the refrigerator door 1200 is closed, the reed switches 700 are both closed, i.e. the reed switches 700 are in contact with each other. The two reed switches 700 each output a signal which controls a corresponding circuit such that the two circuits are connected in series. Only when both reed switches 700 are closed, the circuit is closed and the refrigerator 1000 can be operated, for example, the ice maker can be operated. Thus, even if one of the reed switches 700 is faulty, for example, the refrigerator door 1200 is not closed, the control system of the refrigerator 1000 can still avoid the ice maker being operated by the other reed switch 700.

[0054] Figure 9 A perspective view of the magnetic reed sensor assembly 1300 is shown in Figure 3 different viewing directions. Figure 10 A perspective view of the magnetic reed sensor assembly 1300 is shown in Figure 9 another different viewing direction. Figure 11 A perspective view of the magnetic reed sensor assembly 1300 is shown in Figure 9 another different viewing direction.

[0055] As shown in Figure 9 , Figure 10 and Figure 11 , the protrusion 920 comprises a movable portion 400 which can be moved to a certain extent and then returned to its original position during the installation of the printed circuit board 800 carrying the reed switches 700 into the housing 910, thereby allowing the first protrusion 811 of the printed circuit board 800 to be inserted into the first recess 100 and / or the second protrusion 821 of the printed circuit board 800 to be inserted into the second recess 200. The movable portion 400 is preferably configured as an elastically deformable member and is shown as being separated from the rest of the protrusion 920 on both sides thereof to achieve a self-recoverable slight elastic deformation. Thus, the rest of the protrusion 920 can be configured as a rigid member. As can be seen from Figure 11 , the second recess 200 is provided on the movable portion 400. In combination with Figure 10 , the movable portion 400 has a slope 401 for guiding the printed circuit board 800 carrying the reed switches 700 during the installation of the printed circuit board 800 into the housing 910. As shown in Figure 9 and Figure 10 , in order to support the movable portion 400, the protrusion 920 preferably further comprises a corner piece 500.

[0056] FromFigure 9 It can be seen that the protruding structure 920 comprises a support portion 600 for supporting the printed circuit board 800 on the side of the printed circuit board 800 facing the accommodation portion 910, i.e. the side of the printed circuit board 800 and the reed switch 700 facing the refrigerator body 1100 (as shown in the figure). Figure 4 In particular, the support portion 600 can comprise at least one first support member 601 (such as the two spaced-apart first support members 601 shown by way of example) for supporting the first side edge region 810 of the printed circuit board 800; the support portion 600 can comprise at least one second support member 602 for supporting the second side edge region 820 of the printed circuit board 800; the support portion 600 can comprise at least one third support member 603 for supporting the third side edge region 830 of the printed circuit board 800; and the support portion 600 can further comprise at least one fourth support member 604 for supporting the fourth side edge region 840. These first, second, third and fourth support members 601, 602, 603 and 604 preferably have the same support height (in the height direction y in the figure). Figure 9

[0057] Figure 12 A schematic exploded view of the cover body 900 of the magnetic reed sensor assembly 1300 is shown as a front cover plate 20 of a refrigerator 1000. Figure 1 A schematic exploded view of the cover body 900 of the magnetic reed sensor assembly 1300 is shown as a front cover plate 20 of a refrigerator 1000.

[0058] As shown by way of example, the side of the front cover plate 20 of the refrigerator 1000 facing the refrigerator body 1100 (i.e. the side facing away from the refrigerator door 1200) has two accommodation portions 910 (corresponding to the two refrigerator doors 1200 shown by way of example). Figure 12 As shown by way of example, the side of the front cover plate 20 of the refrigerator 1000 facing the refrigerator body 1100 (i.e. the side facing away from the refrigerator door 1200) has two accommodation portions 910 (corresponding to the two refrigerator doors 1200 shown by way of example). Figure 1 In this case, the printed circuit board 800 and the reed switch 700 thereon are accommodated in each accommodation portion 910, wherein the reed switch 700 is mounted on the side of the printed circuit board 800 facing the accommodation portion 910.

[0059] Although specific embodiments have been described above, these embodiments are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure, even if only a single embodiment is described with respect to a particular feature. The features illustrated in the present disclosure are intended to be examples, and are not limiting, unless expressly stated otherwise. In the description of the present disclosure, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present disclosure. However, various alternative implementations can be used, and some implementations can not include all of the features described. For example, some implementations can not include a particular feature, or can include only a subset of a described feature. Further, some implementations can include additional features not described.​

Claims

1. A refrigerator, characterized in that: The refrigerator (1000) comprises: Refrigerator body (1100); a refrigerator door (1200) configured to close the refrigerator body (1100); and A reed sensor assembly (1300) configured to monitor the opening and closing of the refrigerator door (1200), wherein the reed sensor assembly (1300) is provided on the refrigerator body (1100), wherein the reed sensor assembly (1300) comprises: a cover body (900) configured to be connected to the refrigerator body (1100), wherein the cover body (900) has a receiving portion (910); a printed circuit board (800) configured to be accommodated in the accommodation portion (910); and At least one reed switch (700) is connected to the printed circuit board (800), and the reed switch (700) is installed on a side of the printed circuit board (800) facing the accommodating portion (910).

2. The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein: The cover body (900) has a protruding structure (920) that limits the accommodating portion (910), and the protruding structure (920) forms a snap fit with the printed circuit board (800) to retain the printed circuit board (800) in the accommodating portion (910).

3. The refrigerator according to claim 2, characterized in that The printed circuit board (800) has a first side region (810) and a second side region (820) opposite to each other in its longitudinal direction, the first side region (810) has a first protrusion (811), the second side region (820) has a second protrusion (821), and the protrusion structure (920) has a first recess (100) for allowing the first protrusion (811) to be snapped in, and a second recess (200) for allowing the second protrusion (821) to be snapped in; and / or The protruding structure (920) includes a supporting portion (600) that supports the printed circuit board (800) on a side of the printed circuit board (800) facing the accommodating portion (910).

4. The refrigerator according to claim 2, characterized in that The printed circuit board (800) has a first fool-proofing portion (801), and the protruding structure (920) has a second fool-proofing portion (921) that cooperates with the first fool-proofing portion (801); and / or The protruding structure (920) is integrally formed on the cover body (900).

5. The refrigerator according to claim 3, characterized in that The printed circuit board (800) has a third side region (830) and a fourth side region (840) opposite to each other in its transverse direction; the third side region (830) has a port (831) configured to form an electrical connection with an external connection terminal and / or the fourth side region (840) has a placement portion (841) suitable for placing the reed switch (700).

6. The refrigerator according to claim 5, characterized in that The placement portion (841) is configured as a through hole; and / or The reed switch (700) has a straight pin (701) fixedly connected to a pad (802) on the surface of the printed circuit board (800); and / or The protruding structure (920) has an accommodating opening (300) configured to accommodate the external connection terminal.

7. The refrigerator according to claim 3, characterized in that The protruding structure (920) includes a movable portion (400), and the movable portion (400) is configured to move during the process of installing the printed circuit board (800) in the accommodating portion (910) to allow the first protrusion (811) to be snapped into the first recess (100) and / or the second protrusion (821) to be snapped into the second recess (200).

8. The refrigerator according to claim 7, characterized in that The movable portion (400) is constructed as an elastically deformable member; and / or The second notch (200) is provided on the movable portion (400); and / or The movable portion (400) has an inclined surface (401) configured to guide the printed circuit board (800) during the process of installing the printed circuit board (800) in the receiving portion (910); and / or The protruding structure (920) includes an angled piece (500) supporting the movable portion (400).

9. The refrigerator according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that The reed sensor assembly (1300) comprises two reed switches (700) connected to the same printed circuit board (800); and / or The reed switch (700) is fixedly connected to the printed circuit board (800) through surface mounting technology.

10. The refrigerator according to any one of claims 2 to 8, characterized in that The cover body (900) is configured as a hinged cover (10) provided on the top side of the refrigerator body (1100); or The cover body (900) is configured as a front cover plate (20) provided on the front side of the refrigerator body (1100).

11. The refrigerator according to claim 10, characterized in that The accommodating portion (910) is located in an area of ​​the cover body (900) close to the refrigerator door (1200) but away from the hinge assembly of the refrigerator door (1200); and / or The hinged cover (10) has a cover peripheral wall (11) close to one side of the refrigerator door (1200), and at least a portion of the cover peripheral wall (11) and the protruding structure (920) together define the accommodating portion (910).

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