Connecting component, door panel structure and refrigerator

Abstract

The present invention discloses a connection component, a door panel structure and a refrigerator. The connection component includes a mounting base and a positioning member. The mounting base includes a first mounting portion and a second mounting portion connected to each other. The first mounting portion is used for connecting with the main body, and the second mounting portion is used for hinging with the door body. The positioning member is movably arranged on the second mounting portion, and the positioning member is used for limiting the door body. For the above connection component, by connecting the first mounting portion with the main body and hinging the second mounting portion with the door body, the door body can rotate relative to the main body to play a role in opening and closing the main body. The positioning member is arranged on the second mounting portion and used for limiting the door body, so that the door body can only rotate within a certain angular range. At the same time, the positioning member is movable on the second mounting portion. During use, the position of the positioning member can be adjusted accordingly according to the installation environment of the door body, so as to increase or decrease the angular range of the door body, prevent the door body from colliding with other objects when rotating, and protect the door body.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of refrigeration equipment, and in particular to a connecting component, a door panel structure and a refrigerator. Background Art

[0002] At present, refrigerators are divided into built-in refrigerators and non-built-in refrigerators. However, regardless of the type of refrigerator, the door opening angle design is fixed, and the opening angle is fixed at 130 degrees, 120 degrees, etc. When the user installs the refrigerator, the door opening angle cannot be adjusted. For built-in refrigerators, if the refrigerator is embedded too deep, the large opening angle of the refrigerator door may cause excessive force when opening the refrigerator door and touch the cabinet, causing damage to the refrigerator door or cabinet. For non-built-in refrigerators, the refrigerator door may be damaged due to excessive force when opening the refrigerator door due to being placed close to hard objects such as walls. Summary of the invention

[0003] Based on this, the present invention aims to overcome the defects of the prior art and provide a connecting component, a door panel structure and a refrigerator that can protect the door body.

[0004] The technical solution is as follows:

[0005] A connecting component includes a mounting seat and a stop member, the mounting seat includes a first mounting portion and a second mounting portion connected to each other, the first mounting portion is used to connect to a main body, the second mounting portion is used to hinge with a door body, the stop member is movably disposed on the second mounting portion, and the stop member is used to limit the door body.

[0006] The above-mentioned connecting component is connected to the main body through the first mounting part, and the second mounting part is hinged to the door body, so that the door body can rotate relative to the main body to play the role of opening and closing the main body. The stop member is arranged on the second mounting part and is used to limit the door body so that the door body can only rotate within a certain angular range. At the same time, the stop member is movable on the second mounting part. When in use, the position of the stop member can be adjusted accordingly according to the installation environment of the door body to increase or decrease the angular range of the door body, thereby preventing the door body from colliding with other objects when rotating, thereby protecting the door body.

[0007] In one embodiment, the moving direction of the stop member is the tangential direction of the door body rotation.

[0008] In one embodiment, an adjustment hole is provided on the second mounting portion, and the stop member is threadedly engaged with the adjustment hole.

[0009] In one embodiment, the above-mentioned connection structure also includes a stopper, the second mounting portion includes a top surface, a side surface and a bottom surface, the top surface is used to mount the door body, the adjustment hole is provided on the side surface, the stopper is used to connect with the door body, and the stopper is used to interfere with the stop member.

[0010] In one embodiment, a hinge shaft is provided on the second mounting portion, and the hinge shaft is used for hinging with the door body.

[0011] In one embodiment, mounting holes are provided on the second mounting portion, the hinge shaft passes through the mounting holes, a limiting member is sleeved outside the hinge shaft, and the outer diameter of the limiting member is greater than the inner diameter of the mounting holes.

[0012] In one embodiment, the limiting member is in threaded cooperation with the hinge shaft.

[0013] In one embodiment, the above-mentioned connection assembly further includes a set screw, and the set screw passes through the second mounting portion and abuts against the hinge shaft.

[0014] In one embodiment, fastening holes are provided on the side surface of the second mounting portion, the fastening holes communicate with the mounting holes, and the set screw is in threaded cooperation with the fastening holes.

[0015] In one embodiment, at least two through holes are provided on the first mounting portion.

[0016] In one embodiment, fixing holes are further provided at the connection portion between the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion.

[0017] In one embodiment, a buffer member is provided on the stop member.

[0018] A door panel structure includes a door body and the connection assembly as described in any one of the above, the second mounting portion is hinged with the door body, and the door body is used for opening or closing the main body.

[0019] In the above-mentioned door panel structure, by providing the connection assembly, the stop member can limit the rotation angle of the door body. At the same time, the stop member is movably arranged on the second mounting portion, and the position of the stop member can be adjusted according to the installation environment of the door body, so as to adaptively adjust the rotation angle range of the door body, prevent the door body from colliding with surrounding objects when it is opened after installation, and protect the door body.

[0020] A refrigerator includes a main body and the door panel structure as described in any one of the above, the first mounting portion is connected to the main body, and the door body is used for opening and closing the refrigerating chamber and / or the freezing chamber on the main body.

[0021] The above refrigerator is connected to the main body through the first mounting portion, and the second mounting portion is hinged to the door body. The door body can open and close the refrigerating chamber and / or the freezing chamber. The stop member can limit the rotation angle range of the door body. Since the stop member is movable on the second mounting portion, the stop member can be adjusted according to the installation position of the refrigerator, and thus the rotation angle range of the door body can be adjusted. At this time, the door body will not collide with the objects around the refrigerator when it is opened, and the door body can be protected. Description of the Drawings

[0022] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the connection assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 It is a movement relationship diagram of the stop member and the door body according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 3 It is a schematic structural diagram of the refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 4 is Figure 3 The partial enlarged schematic diagram at C in

[0026] Description of the Reference Numerals:

[0027] 100, mounting base; 110, first mounting portion; 111, fixing hole; 120, second mounting portion; 121, side surface; 200, stop member; 300, stop; 410, hinge shaft; 420, limiting member; 430, fastening member; 10, main body; 20, door body. Detailed Embodiments

[0028] To facilitate the understanding of the present invention, the present invention will be described more comprehensively below with reference to the relevant drawings. The preferred embodiments of the present invention are shown in the drawings. However, the present invention can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. On the contrary, these embodiments are provided to make the disclosure of the present invention more thorough and comprehensive.

[0029] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may also be an intermediate element. When an element is considered to be "connected" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intermediate element at the same time. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "left", "right" and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only embodiments.

[0030] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the technical field to which this invention belongs. The terms used in the description of the invention herein are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit the invention. The term "and / or" used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the related listed items.

[0031] In the present invention, the "first" and "second" do not represent specific quantities and orders, but are only used for name distinction.

[0032] As Figures 1 to 4 shown, an embodiment discloses a connection component, including a mounting base 100 and a stop member 200. The mounting base 100 includes a first mounting portion 110 and a second mounting portion 120 that are connected to each other. The first mounting portion 110 is used to connect to the main body 10, and the second mounting portion 120 is used to be hinged to the door body 20. The stop member 200 is movably disposed on the second mounting portion 120, and the stop member 200 is used to limit the door body 20.

[0033] For the above connection component, by connecting the first mounting portion 110 to the main body 10 and hinging the second mounting portion 120 to the door body 20, the door body 20 can rotate relative to the main body 10 to play a role in opening and closing the main body 10. The stop member 200 is disposed on the second mounting portion 120 and is used to limit the door body 20, so that the door body 20 can only rotate within a certain angular range. At the same time, the stop member 200 is movable on the second mounting portion 120. During use, the position of the stop member 200 can be adjusted accordingly according to the installation environment of the door body 20, so that the angular range of the door body 20 can be increased or decreased, preventing the door body 20 from colliding with other objects during rotation and protecting the door body 20.

[0034] Optionally, the first mounting portion 110 and the second mounting portion 120 are integrally formed. At this time, the overall strength of the mounting base 100 is greater, which can better connect the main body 10 and the door body 20 and bear the rotation of the door body 20.

[0035] In one embodiment, as Figure 2 shown, the moving direction of the stop member 200 is the tangential direction of the rotation of the door body 20. At this time, the movement of the stop member 200 will necessarily increase or decrease the rotation angle range of the door body 20, ensuring the adjustment effect on the door body 20.

[0036] Specifically, as Figure 2 shown, the movable direction of the stop member 200 is the A direction, and the rotatable direction of the door body 20 is the B direction, and the A direction is parallel to the tangent of the B direction.

[0037] In other embodiments, the moving direction of the stop member 200 may also form a certain angle with the tangential direction of the rotation of the door body 20, and the moving direction of the stop member 200 does not pass through the rotation center of the door body 20. At this time, the rotation angle range of the door body 20 can also be adjusted.

[0038] In one embodiment, as Figure 1 shown, the second mounting portion 120 is provided with an adjustment hole, and the stop member 200 is in threaded cooperation with the adjustment hole. At this time, by rotating the stop member 200, the stop member 200 can be moved relative to the mounting base 100, and the rotatable angle range of the door body 20 can be adjusted. Since the stop member 200 is in threaded cooperation with the adjustment hole, the moving distance of the stop member 200 can be precisely controlled, so that the door body 20 will neither collide with surrounding objects, and at the same time, the rotation angle range is the largest, which has a good protection effect on the door body 20 and is convenient to use.

[0039] In other embodiments, a lead screw may also be provided on the second mounting portion 120, and the stop member 200 is in threaded cooperation with the lead screw to make the stop member 200 movable, and the rotation angle range of the door body 20 is adjusted by using the stop member 200; or a cylinder is provided on the second mounting portion 120, the cylinder is connected to the stop member 200, and the push rod of the cylinder can drive the stop member 200 to move, and the moving distance of the stop member 200 can be controlled by means of circuit control; or the stop member 200 is an arc-shaped member, and the second mounting portion 120 is provided with an arc-shaped guide groove matching the stop member 200, then by moving the stop member 200 in the arc-shaped guide groove, the rotation angle range of the door body 20 can also be adjusted, and the rotation center of the door body 20 passes through the center of the arc-shaped guide groove. At this time, no matter how the stop member 200 is adjusted, the door body 20 is always facing the end face of the stop member 200, so that the contact area between the door body 20 and the stop member 200 remains unchanged, and damage caused by the contact between the edge of the door body 20 and the stop member 200 can be prevented.

[0040] In one embodiment, as Figures 1 to 4 shown, the above connection structure further includes a stop 300. The second mounting portion 120 includes a top surface, a side surface 121 and a bottom surface. The top surface is used for mounting the door body 20, the adjustment hole is provided on the side surface 121, the stop 300 is used for connecting with the door body 20, and the stop 300 is used for abutting against the stop member 200. At this time, the installation and adjustment of the stop member 200 will not interfere with the position of the door body 20, which is convenient for operation, and the door body 20 does not directly contact the stop member 200, which can better protect the door body 20.

[0041] Optionally, the stop 300 and the door body 20 are detachably connected, which is convenient for replacement and maintenance.

[0042] In one embodiment, as Figure 1As shown, a hinge shaft 410 is provided on the second mounting portion 120. The hinge shaft 410 is used for hinging with the door body 20. At this time, the hinging of the second mounting portion 120 and the door body 20 can be facilitated.

[0043] Specifically, a hinge cap is provided inside the door body 20. The hinge cap is sleeved on the hinge shaft 410 and can rotate relative to the hinge shaft 410. At this time, the door body 20 rotates smoothly and the matching effect is better.

[0044] In one embodiment, as Figure 1 shown, mounting holes are provided on the second mounting portion 120. The hinge shaft 410 passes through the mounting holes, and a limiting member 420 is sleeved outside the hinge shaft 410. The outer diameter of the limiting member 420 is larger than the inner diameter of the mounting holes. At this time, the limiting member 420 can abut against the edge of the mounting holes to realize the limitation of the hinge shaft 410. At the same time, the hinge shaft 410 is easy to replace, which facilitates maintenance.

[0045] Specifically, the two open ends of the mounting holes are respectively located on the top surface and the bottom surface.

[0046] In other embodiments, the hinge shaft 410 and the second mounting portion 120 can also be integrally formed or welded.

[0047] In one embodiment, the limiting member 420 is in threaded cooperation with the hinge shaft 410. At this time, the length of the hinge shaft 410 extending out of the mounting holes can also be adjusted, which facilitates the above-mentioned connection assembly to be applicable to different door bodies 20 and improves the applicable range of the above-mentioned connection assembly.

[0048] In other embodiments, the hinge shaft 410 can also be in threaded cooperation with the mounting holes, and the length of the hinge shaft 410 extending out of the mounting holes is adjusted by rotating the hinge shaft 410.

[0049] In one embodiment, as Figure 1 shown, the above-mentioned connection assembly further includes a set screw 430. The set screw 430 passes through the second mounting portion 120 and abuts against the hinge shaft 410. The set screw 430 can abut against the hinge shaft 410 to keep the hinge shaft 410 stable and prevent the hinge shaft 410 from shaking in the mounting holes. Then, when the door body 20 rotates, it is more stable.

[0050] In one embodiment, a fastening hole is provided on the side surface 121 of the second mounting portion 120. The fastening hole communicates with the mounting holes, and the set screw 430 is in threaded cooperation with the fastening hole. The hinge shaft 410 can be first placed in the mounting holes, the limiting member 420 abuts against the edge of the mounting holes, and then the set screw 430 is inserted into the fastening hole and rotated to make the set screw 430 abut against the hinge shaft 410 to prevent the hinge shaft 410 from shaking.

[0051] In one embodiment, at least two through holes are provided on the first mounting portion 110. By using a plurality of screws or bolts to mount the first mounting portion 110 on the main body 10, the installation of the mounting seat 100 can be ensured to be stable, and the bearing capacity of the mounting seat 100 can be improved.

[0052] Specifically, the first mounting portion 110 is a plate-like structure, and at least two through holes are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the first mounting portion 110. The above installation method can prevent the first mounting portion 110 from rotating or changing its position after being mounted on the main body 10, and has a better limiting effect on the first mounting portion 110.

[0053] In one embodiment, as Figure 1 shown, a fixing hole 111 is also provided at the connection between the first mounting portion 110 and the second mounting portion 120. By passing a bolt or a screw through the fixing hole 111 and connecting it to the main body 10, the position where the first mounting portion 110 is connected to the second mounting portion 120 can be fixed. Since the second mounting portion 120 is stressed when the door body 20 rotates, a relatively large torque is applied to the above position. By providing the fixing hole 111 at the above position, it is beneficial to improve the connection strength between the first mounting portion 110 and the main body 10.

[0054] In one embodiment, a buffer member is provided on the stop member 200. When the door body 20 rotates and touches the stop member 200, the buffer member can buffer the door body 20 to prevent the door body 20 from directly colliding with the stop member 200 and causing damage to the door body 20.

[0055] Optionally, the buffer member can be sponge or rubber. It has good buffering effect, stable properties and long service life.

[0056] Optionally, the stop member 200 includes a head and a tail, the tail is in threaded fit with the adjustment hole, the head is located outside the adjustment hole, and the head is a semi-circular structure. As the stop member 200 is adjusted, the position where the stop member 200 contacts the door body 20 will also change. If the head of the stop member 200 has a structure such as an edge, it will cause an imprint on the door body 20 when contacting the door body 20. Therefore, setting the head as a semi-circular structure can protect the door body 20.

[0057] As Figures 1 to 4 shown, an embodiment discloses a door panel structure, which includes a door body 20 and the connection assembly as described above. The second mounting portion 120 is hinged to the door body 20, and the door body 20 is used to open or close the main body 10.

[0058] In the above door panel structure, by providing a connecting component, the stopper 200 can limit the rotation angle of the door body 20. At the same time, the stopper 200 is movably arranged on the second mounting portion 120, and the position of the stopper 200 can be adjusted according to the installation environment of the door body 20, so as to adaptively adjust the rotation angle range of the door body 20, prevent the door body 20 from colliding with surrounding objects when it is opened after installation, and protect the door body 20.

[0059] As Figures 1 to 4 shown, an embodiment discloses a refrigerator, including a main body 10 and the door panel structure as described above. The first mounting portion 110 is connected to the main body 10, and the door body 20 is used to open and close the refrigerating chamber and / or the freezing chamber on the main body 10.

[0060] In the above refrigerator, the first mounting portion 110 is connected to the main body 10, the second mounting portion 120 is hinged to the door body 20, the door body 20 can open and close the refrigerating chamber and / or the freezing chamber, and the stopper 200 can limit the rotation angle range of the door body 20. Since the stopper 200 is movable on the second mounting portion 120, according to the installation position of the refrigerator, the stopper 200 can be adjusted, so that the rotation angle range of the door body 20 is adjusted. At this time, the door body 20 will not collide with the surrounding objects of the refrigerator when it is opened, and the door body 20 can be protected.

[0061] In this specific embodiment, both the connecting component and the door panel structure are used for the installation of the door body 20 on the refrigerator. However, in other embodiments, the connecting component and the door panel structure can also be used in other fields, such as wardrobes, cabinets or the cabinets of other electrical appliances.

[0062] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. For the sake of brevity of description, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, it should be considered as the scope described in this specification.

[0063] The above embodiments only represent several implementation manners of the present invention, and their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed. However, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention patent. It should be noted that for those of ordinary skill in the art, without departing from the concept of the present invention, several deformations and improvements can still be made, and these all belong to the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the invention patent should be subject to the appended claims.

Claims

1. A connecting component, characterized in that, It includes a mounting seat and a stop member, the mounting seat includes a first mounting portion and a second mounting portion which are connected to each other, the first mounting portion is used to be connected to the main body, the second mounting portion is used to be hinged to the door body, the stop member is movably arranged on the second mounting portion, the stop member is used to limit the door body; the stop member is an arc-shaped member, the second mounting portion is provided with an arc-shaped guide groove matching the stop member, and the rotation center of the door body passes through the center of the arc-shaped guide groove.

2. The connecting component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The moving direction of the stop member is the tangential direction of the door body rotation.

3. The connecting component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second mounting portion is provided with an adjustment hole, and the stopper is threadedly matched with the adjustment hole.

4. The connecting component according to claim 3, wherein It also includes a stopper, the second mounting portion includes a top surface, a side surface and a bottom surface, the top surface is used to mount the door body, the adjustment hole is arranged on the side surface, the stopper is used to connect with the door body, and the stopper is used to interfere with the stop member.

5. The connecting component according to claim 1, characterized in that The second mounting portion is provided with a hinge shaft, and the hinge shaft is used for being hinged to the door body.

6. The connecting component according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second mounting portion is provided with a mounting hole, the hinge shaft passes through the mounting hole, and a limiting member is provided on the hinge shaft outer sleeve, and the outer diameter of the limiting member is greater than the inner diameter of the mounting hole.

7. The connection component according to claim 6, characterized in that, The limiting member is threadably matched with the hinge shaft.

8. The connecting component according to claim 6, characterized in that, It also includes a fastening piece, which passes through the second mounting portion and abuts against the hinge shaft.

9. The connecting component according to claim 8, characterized in that, A fastening hole is provided on the side surface of the second mounting portion, the fastening hole is communicated with the mounting hole, and the fastening piece is threadedly matched with the fastening hole.

10. The connection component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first mounting portion is provided with at least two through holes.

11. The connecting component according to claim 1, characterized in that, A fixing hole is also provided at the connection between the first mounting part and the second mounting part.

12. The connecting component according to claim 1, characterized in that, A buffer piece is arranged on the stop piece.

13. A door panel structure, characterized in that, It comprises a door body and a connecting assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the second mounting portion is hinged to the door body, and the door body is used to open or close the main body.

14. A refrigerator, characterized in that, It comprises a main body and a door panel structure as claimed in claim 13, wherein the first mounting portion is connected to the main body, and the door body is used for opening and closing a refrigerating chamber and / or a freezing chamber on the main body.

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