Connecting structure, door body and refrigerator

Abstract

The present application relates to a connecting structure, a door body and a refrigerator. The refrigerator comprises a door body, and the door body comprises a connecting structure. The connecting structure comprises a side strip, an end cover and a connecting unit. The end cover is arranged at an angle with the side strip, and the assembly formed by the cooperation of the side strip and the end cover has an inner side and an outer side. The connecting unit comprises a connecting body and a first fastener. The connecting body is connected with the side strip and located in the inner side space of the assembly. The connecting body and the end cover are fixedly connected through the first fastener. The first fastener is located in the inner side space of the assembly, or the first fastener is arranged in the end cover from the inner side of the end cover and does not penetrate the outer side surface of the end cover. In the above connecting structure, the first fastener is located in the inner side space of the assembly or the first fastener is arranged in the end cover from the inner side of the end cover and does not penetrate the outer side surface of the end cover. The user cannot observe the first fastener from the outside, and there is no need to cover the first fastener with a cover. The number of parts used is reduced, and the cost is low.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of refrigerator equipment, in particular to a connecting structure, a door body and a refrigerator. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the door body of the refrigerator, the sheet metal side strip and the end cover need to be connected through the connecting block. The assembly of the sheet metal side strip and the end cover is as follows:

[0003] First, the connecting block is butted with the sheet metal side strip, then the connecting block and the sheet metal side strip are fixed by rivets, and then the sheet metal side strip and the connecting block are butted with the end cover. After that, the end cover and the connecting block are connected by screws from the outside of the door body. This method will cause the screw head to be exposed, and in order to prevent the screw head from being exposed and affecting the appearance, a screw cap needs to be inserted into the screw hole. Therefore, more parts are used, and the cost is high. SUMMARY

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a connecting structure, a door body and a refrigerator which use fewer parts and have a low cost.

[0005] The technical scheme is as follows:

[0006] A connecting structure comprises a side strip, an end cover and a connecting unit. The end cover is arranged at an angle with the side strip, and the assembly formed by the cooperation of the side strip and the end cover has an inner side and an outer side. The connecting unit comprises a connecting body and a first fastener. The connecting body is connected with the side strip and located in the inner side space of the assembly. The connecting body and the end cover are fixedly connected by the first fastener. The first fastener is located in the inner side space of the assembly, or the first fastener is arranged in the end cover from the inner side of the end cover and does not penetrate the outer side surface of the end cover.

[0007] In the above connecting structure, the connecting body is located in the inner side space of the assembly, so that the user cannot observe the connecting body from the outside, thereby ensuring the overall aesthetics of the connecting structure. In addition, the first fastener is located in the inner side space of the assembly or the first fastener is arranged in the end cover from the inner side of the end cover and does not penetrate the outer side surface of the end cover, so that the user cannot observe the first fastener from the outside, thereby improving the overall aesthetics of the connecting structure. In addition, since the first fastener does not penetrate the outer side surface of the end cover, it is not necessary to cover the first fastener with a cover, thereby reducing the number of parts used and lowering the cost.

[0008] The technical scheme is further described as follows:

[0009] In one embodiment, the first fastener is used to fixedly connect the connecting body and the end cover in the inner side space of the assembly.

[0010] In one of the embodiments, the connecting body comprises a first positioning part, and the inner side of the end cover is provided with a second positioning part which is positioned and matched with the first positioning part.

[0011] In one of the embodiments, the first positioning part is provided with a first positioning hole, the second positioning part is provided with a first mounting hole, the second positioning part is arranged in the first positioning hole, and the first mounting hole is coaxially arranged with the first positioning hole, and the first fastener is arranged in the first mounting hole and abuts against the first positioning part.

[0012] In one of the embodiments, the connecting unit further comprises a second fastener, and the connecting body and the side strip are fixedly connected through the second fastener.

[0013] In one of the embodiments, the second fastener is located in the inner side space of the assembly, or the second fastener is arranged in the side strip from the inner side of the side strip and does not penetrate the outer side surface of the side strip.

[0014] In one of the embodiments, the connecting body comprises a third positioning part, and the inner side of the end cover is provided with a positioning groove, and the third positioning part is arranged in the positioning groove to position the connecting body and the end cover.

[0015] In one of the embodiments, the connecting unit further comprises a second fastener, the third positioning part is provided with a second mounting hole, the side strip is provided with a third mounting hole opposite to the second mounting hole, and the second fastener is arranged in the second mounting hole and the third mounting hole.

[0016] In one of the embodiments, the connecting body further comprises a positioning column arranged on the third positioning part, and the side strip is provided with a second positioning hole, and the positioning column is arranged in the second positioning hole.

[0017] In one of the embodiments, the connecting unit further comprises a reinforcing rib arranged on the third positioning part.

[0018] The technical solution also provides a door body comprising the connecting structure.

[0019] In the door body, the connecting body is located in the inner side space of the assembly, and the user cannot observe the connecting body from the outside, so that the overall aesthetics of the connecting structure is ensured. In addition, the first fastener is located in the inner side space of the assembly or the first fastener is arranged in the end cover from the inner side of the end cover and does not penetrate the outer side surface of the end cover, so that the user cannot observe the first fastener from the outside, and the overall aesthetics of the connecting structure is improved. In addition, since the first fastener does not penetrate the outer side surface of the end cover, a cover is not needed to cover the first fastener, and the number of parts used is reduced, and the cost is low.

[0020] The technical scheme also provides a refrigerator comprising the door body.

[0021] In the refrigerator, the connecting body is located in the space on the inner side of the assembly, so that the user cannot observe the connecting body from the outside, and the overall aesthetics of the connecting structure is ensured. The first fastener is located in the space on the inner side of the assembly, or the first fastener is arranged in the end cover from the inner side of the end cover and does not penetrate the outer side surface of the end cover, so that the user cannot observe the first fastener from the outside, and the overall aesthetics of the connecting structure is improved. In addition, since the first fastener does not penetrate the outer side surface of the end cover, a cover is not needed to cover the first fastener, the number of parts used is reduced, and the cost is low. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a connecting structure in an embodiment of the present application;

[0023] Figure 2 FIG. 2 is a structural schematic diagram of a connecting body in an embodiment of the present application; Figure 1 FIG. 3 is a partially enlarged structural schematic diagram of A in the figure;

[0024] Figure 3 FIG. 4 is a structural schematic diagram of a connecting body in an embodiment of the present application.

[0025] REFERENCE SIGNS:

[0026] 100, side strip, 200, end cover, 210, second positioning part, 211, first mounting hole, 220, positioning groove, 300, connecting unit, 310, connecting body, 311, first positioning part, 3110, first positioning hole, 312, third positioning part, 3120, second mounting hole, 313, positioning column, 314, reinforcing rib, 320, first fastener, 330, second fastener. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the present application more clear and understandable, the present application is further described in detail below in combination with the drawings and specific embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present application, and do not limit the protection scope of the present application.

[0028] 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 can be an intervening element. When an element is referred to as being "connected" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there can be an intervening element. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "left", "right" and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to be the only implementation.

[0029] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used in the description herein is for describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application. As used herein, the term "and / or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0030] The "first", "second" in the present application do not represent the specific number and order, but only for the name of the distinction.

[0031] As shown in the drawings, an embodiment relates to a connecting structure, comprising a side strip 100, an end cover 200 and a connecting unit 300, the connecting unit 300 is used for connecting the side strip 100 and the end cover 200. Figure 1

[0032] As shown in the drawings, an embodiment relates to a connecting structure, comprising a side strip 100, an end cover 200 and a connecting unit 300, the connecting unit 300 is used for connecting the side strip 100 and the end cover 200. Figure 2

[0033] Specifically, the side strip 100 and the end cover 200 are arranged at an angle, and the assembly formed by the side strip 100 and the end cover 200 has an inner side and an outer side; the connecting unit 300 comprises a connecting body 310 and a first fastener 320, the connecting body 310 is connected with the side strip 100 and located in the inner side space of the assembly, and the connecting body 310 is fixedly connected with the end cover 200 through the first fastener 320.

[0034] In the above connecting structure, the connecting body 310 is located in the inner side space of the assembly, so that the user cannot observe the connecting body 310 from the outside, thereby ensuring the overall aesthetics of the connecting structure. In addition, the first fastener 320 is located in the inner side space of the assembly or the first fastener 320 is arranged in the end cover 200 from the inner side of the end cover 200 and does not penetrate the outer side surface of the end cover 200, so that the user cannot observe the first fastener 320 from the outside, thereby improving the overall aesthetics of the connecting structure. In addition, since the first fastener 320 does not penetrate the outer side surface of the end cover 200, it is not necessary to use a cover to cover the first fastener 320, thereby reducing the number of parts used and lowering the cost.

[0035] Further, the first fastener 320 can fixedly connect the connecting body 310 and the end cover 200 in the inner side space of the assembly. In this way, when the first fastener 320 is used to connect the end cover 200 and the side strip 100, the first fastener 320 will not scratch the outer surface of the end cover 200.

[0036] As shown in the drawings, an embodiment relates to a connecting structure, comprising a side strip 100, an end cover 200 and a connecting unit 300, the connecting unit 300 is used for connecting the side strip 100 and the end cover 200. Figure 2 ​​As shown, in one of the embodiments, the connecting body 310 comprises a first positioning portion 311, and the inner side of the end cover 200 is provided with a second positioning portion 210 which is positioned and matched with the first positioning portion 311. In this way, during the assembly process, the first positioning portion 311 can be positioned and matched with the second positioning portion 210 first, so as to realize the positioning of the connecting body 310 and the end cover 200, and facilitate the assembly.

[0037] Further, the first positioning portion 311 is provided with a first positioning hole 3110, the second positioning portion 210 is provided with a first mounting hole 211, the second positioning portion 210 is arranged in the first positioning hole 3110 and the first mounting hole 211 is coaxially arranged with the first positioning hole 3110, and the first fastener 320 is arranged in the first mounting hole 211 and abuts against the first positioning portion 311. The first fastener 320 arranged in the first mounting hole 211 realizes the fixed connection of the first fastener 320 and the second positioning portion 210, and the first fastener 320 abutting against the first positioning portion 311 realizes the fixed connection of the first fastener 320 and the first positioning portion 311. In this way, the fixed connection of the connecting body 310 and the end cover 200 can be realized. Further, by arranging the second positioning portion 210 with the first mounting hole 211 on the inner side of the end cover 200, the first fastener 320 arranged in the first mounting hole 211 will not extend to the outer side of the end cover 200 through the outer side surface of the end cover 200. Moreover, during the assembly process, the first positioning portion 311 can be sleeved on the second positioning portion 210 first, so as to realize the positioning of the first positioning portion 311 and the second positioning portion, and facilitate the assembly of the first fastener 320.

[0038] Specifically, the first fastener 320 is a screw, and the first mounting hole 211 is a threaded hole.

[0039] More specifically, the first positioning portion 311 is a positioning column 313 provided with the first positioning hole 3110, and the second positioning portion 210 is a positioning column 313 provided with the first mounting hole 211.

[0040] In another embodiment, the first fastener 320 is a screw, a first threaded hole is directly arranged on the inner side surface of the end cover 200, a second threaded hole opposite to the first threaded hole is arranged on the connecting body 310, and the first fastener 320 is arranged in the second threaded hole from the inner side of the end cover 200 after passing through the first threaded hole and does not penetrate the outer side surface of the end cover 200.

[0041] As Figure 2As shown, in one of the embodiments, the connecting unit 300 further comprises a second fastener 330, the connecting body 310 is fixedly connected with the side strip 100 through the second fastener 330, the second fastener 330 is located in the inner space of the assembly, or the second fastener 330 is arranged in the side strip 100 from the inner side of the side strip 100 and does not penetrate the outer side surface of the side strip 100. The second fastener 330 is located in the inner space of the assembly or the second fastener 330 is arranged in the side strip 100 from the inner side of the side strip 100 and does not penetrate the outer side surface of the side strip 100, the user cannot observe the second fastener 330 from the outside, which improves the overall aesthetics of the connecting structure. In addition, since the second fastener 330 does not penetrate the outer side surface of the end cover 200, it is not necessary to use a cover to cover the second fastener 330, which reduces the number of parts used and is low in cost.

[0042] Further, the connecting body 310 further comprises a third positioning portion 312, the inner side of the end cover 200 is provided with a positioning groove 220, and the third positioning portion 312 is arranged in the positioning groove 220 to position the connecting body 310 and the end cover 200. In this way, the second positioning portion 210 can be inserted into the positioning groove 220 to position the connecting body 310 and the end cover 200, facilitating the assembly of the connecting body 310 and the end cover 200.

[0043] Specifically, the third positioning portion 312 is an arc-shaped positioning column 313, the third positioning portion 312 is connected with the first positioning portion 311, the end cover 200 is provided with an arc-shaped positioning plate, the arc-shaped positioning plate surrounds to form the positioning groove 220, and the third positioning portion 312 is arranged in the positioning groove 220 to position the connecting body 310 and the end cover 200.

[0044] As shown, Figure 2 In one of the embodiments, the third positioning portion 312 is provided with a second mounting hole 3120, the side strip 100 is provided with a third mounting hole opposite to the second mounting hole 3120, and the second fastener 330 is arranged in the second mounting hole 3120 and the third mounting hole. In this way, the second fastener 330 can be used to fix the connecting body 310 and the side strip 100.

[0045] Specifically, the second mounting hole 3120 and the third mounting hole are through holes, and the second fastener 330 is a rivet.

[0046] More specifically, the side strip 100 has a flange, the flange is provided with a third mounting hole, the second fastener 330 is arranged in the second mounting hole 3120 and the third mounting hole in sequence, and the portion of the second fastener 330 penetrating through the third mounting hole is located in the inner space of the assembly.

[0047] In another embodiment, the second fastener 330 is a screw, a third threaded hole is directly formed on the inner side of the side strip 100, a fourth threaded hole is formed on the connecting body 310 opposite to the third threaded hole, and the second fastener 330 is arranged in the fourth threaded hole from the inner side of the side strip 100 and does not penetrate the outer side of the side strip 100 after passing through the third threaded hole.

[0048] As shown in the drawings, in one of the embodiments, the third positioning part 312 is provided with a positioning column 313, and the side strip 100 is provided with a second positioning hole, and the positioning column 313 is arranged in the second positioning hole. In this way, the positioning of the connecting body 310 and the side strip 100 can be realized during assembly, facilitating assembly. Figures 2-3

[0049] In one of the embodiments, the third positioning part 312 is provided with a reinforcing rib 314, which plays a reinforcing role.

[0050] In the above connection structure, first, the positioning column 313 on the connecting body 310 is inserted into the second positioning hole of the side strip 100, the positioning of the connecting body 310 and the side strip 100 is realized, then the connecting body 310 and the side strip 100 are connected together through the second fastener 330, then the connecting body 310 and the side strip 100 are docked with the end cover 200, so that the third positioning part 312 is inserted into the positioning groove 220, and the second positioning part 210 is inserted into the first positioning hole 3110, the positioning of the connecting body 310 and the side strip 100 and the end cover 200 is realized, and finally the end cover 200 and the connecting body 310 are fixed by using the first fastener 320 in the inner space of the assembly.

[0051] One embodiment also relates to a door body comprising the connection structure as described above.

[0052] In the above door body, the connecting body 310 is located in the inner space of the assembly, and the user cannot observe the connecting body 310 from the outside, ensuring the overall aesthetics of the connection structure. And the first fastener 320 is located in the inner space of the assembly or the first fastener 320 is arranged in the end cover 200 from the inner side of the end cover 200 and does not penetrate the outer side of the end cover 200, and the user cannot observe the first fastener 320 from the outside, improving the overall aesthetics of the connection structure. In addition, since the first fastener 320 does not penetrate the outer side of the end cover 200, it is not necessary to use a cover to cover the first fastener 320, reducing the number of parts used and the cost.

[0053] One embodiment also relates to a refrigerator comprising the door body as described above.

[0054] ​In the refrigerator, the connector 310 is located in the inner space of the assembly, and the user cannot observe the connector 310 from the outside, thereby ensuring the overall aesthetics of the connection structure. The first fastener 320 is located in the inner space of the assembly, or the first fastener 320 is arranged in the end cover 200 from the inner side of the end cover 200 and does not penetrate the outer side of the end cover 200, and the user cannot observe the first fastener 320 from the outside, thereby improving the overall aesthetics of the connection structure. In addition, since the first fastener 320 does not penetrate the outer side of the end cover 200, it is not necessary to cover the first fastener 320 with a cover, thereby reducing the number of parts used and lowering the cost.

[0055] The technical features of the above-described embodiments can be combined in any manner. To make the description concise, all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-described embodiments are not described, but as long as the combinations of the technical features do not contradict each other, they should be considered within the scope of the present disclosure.

[0056] The above-described embodiments only express several implementation manners of the present application, and the description is relatively specific and detailed, but it should not be understood as a limitation on the scope of the patent. It should be pointed out that for ordinary skilled persons in the art, some modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the present application, and these are within the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the patent of the present application should be subject to the appended claims.

Claims

1. A connection structure, characterized in that, include: Side strips; An end cap, wherein the end cap and the side strip are arranged at an angle, and the assembly formed by the side strip and the end cap having an inner side and an outer side; and A connecting unit includes a connecting body and a first fastener. The connecting body is connected to the side strip and located in the inner space of the component. The connecting body and the end cap are fixedly connected by the first fastener. The connecting body includes a third positioning part and a positioning post disposed on the third positioning part. The side strip is provided with a second positioning hole, and the positioning post passes through the second positioning hole. The inner side of the end cap is provided with a positioning groove, and the third positioning part is inserted into the positioning groove to position the connecting body and the end cap. The first fastener is located in the inner space of the component; the connector includes a first positioning part, and the inner side of the end cap is provided with a second positioning part that positions and cooperates with the first positioning part; the first positioning part is provided with a first positioning hole, the second positioning part is provided with a first mounting hole, the second positioning part passes through the first positioning hole and the first mounting hole is coaxially arranged with the first positioning hole, and the first fastener passes through the first mounting hole and abuts against the first positioning part.

2. The connection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting unit further includes a second fastener, and the connecting body and the side strip are fixedly connected by the second fastener.

3. The connection structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second fastener is located in the inner space of the component.

4. The connection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting unit further includes a second fastener, the third positioning part is provided with a second mounting hole, the side strip is provided with a third mounting hole opposite to the second mounting hole, and the second fastener passes through the second mounting hole and the third mounting hole.

5. The connection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting unit also includes reinforcing ribs disposed on the third positioning part.

6. A door body, characterized in that, Includes the connection structure described in any one of claims 1-5 above.

7. A refrigerator, characterized in that, Includes the door body as described in claim 6 above.

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