Refrigerator

Abstract

The application provides a refrigerator, comprising a cabinet and a shelf assembly; the cabinet is configured to form a refrigeration chamber with an open front side; the shelf assembly comprises a shelf, a limiting structure and an adjusting member; the limiting structure is fixed on the left and right side walls of the refrigeration chamber; the left and right ends of the shelf are respectively formed with vertically extending racks, the racks are limited in the limiting structure along the front and back directions and can vertically slide relative to the limiting structure; the adjusting member is slidably connected to the limiting structure to selectively extend into or out of the racks and limit the shelf on the limiting structure. The vertical sliding of the racks relative to the limiting structure and the cooperation of the adjusting member and the racks can finely adjust the height of the shelf, freely adjust the height of the shelf, adapt to the placement of articles with different heights in the refrigerator, more reasonably apply the space in the cabinet and improve the experience of users.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of refrigeration technology, and in particular to a refrigerator. Background Technology

[0002] A refrigerator is a device that maintains a constant low temperature to store items, and it is widely used in modern life and industrial production. A refrigerator has a cooling compartment that creates a refrigerated environment for storing items. Generally, the cooling compartment of a refrigerator is equipped with shelves to divide it into multiple storage spaces, facilitating the retrieval and categorized storage of items, and also improving the utilization rate of the cooling compartment.

[0003] In related technologies, the side walls of the refrigerator's cooling compartment are vertically protruding with multiple rows of ribs, and multiple shelf assemblies are placed on ribs at different heights to divide the space into multiple different storage spaces. However, the ribs are fixed inside the cooling compartment, and the vertical distance between them is generally large. The shelf positions are restricted by the ribs, which limits the height of the storage space. When placing items of different heights, the internal space cannot be fully utilized, resulting in wasted space. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a refrigerator that allows for free adjustment of the height of the shelf assembly, so as to make more rational use of the space inside the refrigerator and improve the user experience.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] According to one aspect of the present invention, a refrigerator is provided, including a cabinet and a shelf assembly; the cabinet is configured to form a refrigeration compartment with a front opening; the shelf assembly includes a shelf, a limiting structure, and an adjusting member; the limiting structure is fixed to the left and right side walls of the refrigeration compartment; vertically extending racks are formed at the left and right ends of the shelf, the racks are confined within the limiting structure in the front-rear direction, and are capable of sliding vertically relative to the limiting structure; the adjusting member is slidably connected to the limiting structure so as to selectively extend into or withdraw from the racks, thereby confining the shelf on the limiting structure.

[0007] In some embodiments, the adjusting member includes a knob rotatably connected to the limiting structure and a pin slidably connected to the limiting structure in a front-rear direction; the knob is connected to the pin to drive the pin to slide.

[0008] In some embodiments, the limiting structure is provided with a protruding limiting buckle facing the interior of the refrigeration chamber, and the limiting buckle has a through hole running through the front and back, and the pin passes through and is slidably connected in the through hole of the limiting buckle.

[0009] In some embodiments, two racks are provided on either side of the shelf in the left-right direction and spaced apart in the front-back direction, with the teeth of the two racks facing each other; the back surfaces of the two racks abut against the limiting structure.

[0010] In some embodiments, a reinforcing plate is connected between the two racks on one side of the shelf, the reinforcing plate being located on the side of the rack facing the outside of the refrigeration room, and the outer surface of the reinforcing plate being attached to the limiting structure.

[0011] In some embodiments, each of the limiting structures includes a connecting plate fixed to the side wall of the refrigeration chamber and a limiting plate extending from the connecting plate toward the interior of the refrigeration chamber; the connecting plate is arranged vertically and is attached to the side wall of the refrigeration chamber; two limiting plates are spaced apart in the front-back direction; the outer side of the rack in the left-right direction abuts against the connecting plate, and the opposite back sides of the two racks on the same side of the shelf abut against the limiting plate respectively.

[0012] In some embodiments, limiting ribs are protruding on the opposite surfaces of the two limiting plates of each limiting structure, the limiting ribs being located on the side of the limiting plate facing the refrigeration chamber, so as to limit the rack between the connecting plate and the limiting ribs.

[0013] In some embodiments, the shelf assembly further includes a decorative panel that covers the opposing surfaces of the two limiting structures respectively; the rack and the pin are located in the space between the decorative panel and the limiting structure; and the knob extends through the decorative panel toward the interior of the refrigeration compartment.

[0014] In some embodiments, anti-detachment protrusions are formed on the opposing surfaces of the two racks on either side of the shelf in the left-right direction. The anti-detachment protrusions are disposed at the bottom end of the racks so that after the shelf moves upward to a preset height, the anti-detachment protrusions stop at the adjusting member.

[0015] In some embodiments, the shelf includes a horizontally arranged shelf and a frame surrounding the perimeter of the shelf; the rack protrudes from the frame.

[0016] As can be seen from the above technical solution, the present invention has at least the following advantages and positive effects:

[0017] In this invention, when the shelf height needs to be adjusted, the adjusting member is slidable, causing it to be pulled out from the rack. After adjusting the shelf height, the adjusting member is slid again, causing it to extend into the rack, thereby limiting the rack's sliding and fixing the shelf at the corresponding height. The rack's vertical sliding relative to the limiting structure, along with the cooperation between the adjusting member and the rack, allows for fine-tuning of the shelf height, enabling free adjustment to accommodate items of different heights within the refrigerator. This results in more efficient use of the internal space and improved user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the refrigerator of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the shelf assembly in an embodiment of the refrigerator of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the shelf assembly in an embodiment of the refrigerator of the present invention, wherein the decorative panel is not shown.

[0021] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the limiting structure of the refrigerator embodiment of the present invention from one perspective.

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the limiting structure of the refrigerator embodiment of the present invention from another perspective.

[0024] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the adjusting component in an embodiment of the refrigerator of the present invention from one perspective.

[0025] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the adjustment component from another perspective in an embodiment of the refrigerator of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the shelf structure in an embodiment of the refrigerator of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 10 yes Figure 9 Enlarged view of point B in the middle.

[0028] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the decorative panel in an embodiment of the refrigerator of the present invention.

[0029] The annotations in the attached figures are explained as follows:

[0030] 100. Cabinet; 110. Refrigeration compartment; 200. Shelf assembly; 210. Shelf; 211. Shelf plate; 212. Frame; 213. Rack; 214. Reinforcing plate; 215. Anti-detachment protrusion; 216. Alternating groove; 220. Limiting structure; 221. Connecting plate; 222. Limiting plate; 223. Connecting hole; 224. Shaft hole; 225. Limiting buckle; 226. Slot; 227. Limiting rib; 228. Hook; 230. Adjusting component; 231. Knob; 232. Pin; 233. Rotating shaft; 240. Decorative panel; 241. Locking structure; 242. Through hole; 250. Fastener. Detailed Implementation

[0031] Typical embodiments embodying the features and advantages of the present invention will be described in detail in the following description. It should be understood that the present invention can have various variations in different embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention, and the descriptions and illustrations herein are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to limit the present invention.

[0032] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features. In the description of this application, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0033] In related technologies, the side walls of the refrigerator's cooling compartment are vertically protruding with multiple rows of ribs, and multiple shelf assemblies are placed on ribs at different heights to divide the space into multiple different storage spaces. However, the ribs are fixed inside the cooling compartment, and the vertical distance between them is generally large. The shelf positions are restricted by the ribs, which limits the height of the storage space. When placing items of different heights, the internal space cannot be fully utilized, resulting in wasted space.

[0034] For ease of description and understanding, the refrigerator is used upright as a reference. The direction facing the user is the front, the direction away from the user is the back, and the width of the refrigerator is the left and right direction.

[0035] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the refrigerator of the present invention.

[0036] See Figure 1 This embodiment provides a refrigerator, including a cabinet 100, a door (not shown), a shelf assembly 200, and a refrigeration assembly disposed within the cabinet 100. The cabinet 100 forms a refrigeration compartment 110 with a front opening. The shelf assembly 200 is disposed within the refrigeration compartment 110 to vertically divide the refrigeration compartment 110 into multiple different accommodating spaces and to support items. Items requiring refrigeration are placed on the bottom wall of the refrigeration compartment 110 and on the shelf assembly 200. The door closes onto the cabinet 100 and is rotatably connected to the cabinet 100, allowing the refrigeration compartment 110 to be opened or closed, thereby facilitating the placement and removal of items within the refrigeration compartment 110. The refrigeration assembly provides cooling to the refrigeration compartment 110 to maintain a low-temperature environment within the refrigeration compartment 110.

[0037] In this embodiment, the refrigerator can be a refrigeration appliance such as a wine cabinet or display cabinet.

[0038] The specific structure of the cabinet door is described in reference to the cabinet door structure in related technologies, and will not be repeated here. The refrigeration components include the compressor, condenser, evaporator, and capillary tubes, etc. The specific structure and connection relationships of the refrigeration components are described in reference to the refrigeration components in related technologies, and will not be repeated here.

[0039] The refrigeration compartment 110 within the cabinet 100 includes a refrigerator compartment and a freezer compartment. The shelf assembly 200 can be installed in the refrigerator compartment or in the freezer compartment.

[0040] Multiple sets of shelf assemblies 200 are vertically arranged within the refrigeration compartment 110. This arrangement of multiple sets of shelf assemblies 200 allows the refrigeration compartment 110 to be divided into multiple storage spaces, maximizing the storage capacity of the refrigerator by accommodating more items. In this embodiment, two sets of shelf assemblies 200 are vertically spaced apart within the refrigeration compartment 110.

[0041] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the shelf assembly 200 in an embodiment of the refrigerator of the present invention. Figure 3 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the shelf assembly 200 in an embodiment of the refrigerator of the present invention, wherein the decorative panel 240 is not shown. Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0042] See Figures 1 to 4In this embodiment, the shelf assembly 200 includes a shelf 210, a limiting structure 220, an adjusting member 230, and a decorative panel 240. The limiting structure 220 is fixed to the left and right side walls of the refrigeration chamber 110. The shelf 210 is vertically slidably connected to the limiting structure 220 to adjust the height of the shelf 210 within the refrigeration chamber 110. The adjusting member 230 is used to limit the position of the shelf 210 relative to the limiting structure 220, thereby limiting and maintaining the shelf 210 at different height positions within the refrigeration chamber 110.

[0043] By adjusting the height of the shelf 210, different heights of accommodating space are defined within the refrigeration chamber 110 to accommodate items of varying heights. The arrangement of multiple shelves 210 in the multiple shelving assemblies 200 fully utilizes the space within the refrigeration chamber 110, ensuring that both the space above and below the shelf 210 is fully utilized.

[0044] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the limiting structure 220 of the refrigerator embodiment of the present invention from one perspective. Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the limiting structure 220 of the refrigerator embodiment of the present invention from another perspective.

[0045] See Figures 2 to 6 Each shelf assembly 200 has two limiting structures 220, which are respectively installed on one side wall in the left and right directions of the refrigeration chamber 110. The two limiting structures 220 are symmetrically arranged in the left and right directions to provide symmetrical support to both ends of the shelf 210 and to balance the force on the shelf 210.

[0046] In this embodiment, each limiting structure 220 includes a connecting plate 221 fixed on the side wall of the refrigeration chamber 110, and a limiting plate 222 extending from the connecting plate 221 toward the interior of the refrigeration chamber 110; the connecting plate 221 is arranged vertically and is attached to and fixed on the side wall of the refrigeration chamber 110; the limiting plate 222 is arranged in two spaced apart in the front-back direction.

[0047] In this embodiment, the connecting plate 221 is provided with a through connecting hole 223, so as to fix the connecting plate 221 to the side wall of the refrigeration chamber 110 by fastener 250. There are two connecting holes 223 on the connecting plate 221 to limit the position of the connecting plate 221 on the refrigeration chamber 110 and ensure the stability of the limiting structure 220 on the housing 100.

[0048] In some embodiments, the connecting plate 221 is not provided with a connecting hole 223, and the limiting structure 220 is limited to the side wall of the refrigeration chamber 110 by a structure such as a hook or a groove.

[0049] In this embodiment, the connecting plate 221 is also provided with a shaft hole 224 and a limiting buckle 225. The shaft hole 224 is formed on the connecting plate 221, the axis of the shaft hole 224 extends in the left and right direction, and a step is formed on the inner peripheral wall of the shaft hole 224.

[0050] The connecting plate 221 protrudes into the interior of the refrigeration chamber 110 to form a limiting buckle 225, and the limiting buckle 225 has a through hole that runs through the front and back direction.

[0051] In this embodiment, the connecting plate 221 protrudes towards the interior of the cooling room to form a limiting protrusion. Two limiting protrusions are set for each limiting buckle 225. A slot 226 is formed between the two limiting protrusions, so that the side of the slot 226 facing the interior of the cooling room 110 is open. There is a gap between the two limiting protrusions and the limiting buckle 225.

[0052] In some embodiments, when the limiting buckle 225 has a sufficient length in the front-to-back direction, the connecting plate 221 does not need to have a slot 226.

[0053] In this embodiment, the limiting plate 222 extends beyond the inner side of the connecting plate 221 towards the interior of the refrigeration chamber 110, and the limiting plate 222 extends vertically. Each limiting structure 220 has a limiting rib 227 protruding from the opposing surfaces of the two limiting plates 222. The limiting rib 227 is located on the side of the limiting plate 222 facing the refrigeration chamber 110, and there is a gap between the limiting rib 227 and the corresponding connecting plate 221.

[0054] In this embodiment, the limiting ribs 227 are arranged vertically at intervals on the limiting plate 222. In some embodiments, a sliding groove is formed on the opposing surfaces of the two limiting plates 222 of each limiting structure 220, and a limiting rib 227 is formed on the side of the limiting plate 222 facing the cooling chamber 110.

[0055] In this embodiment, a hook 228 is also formed at the lower end of the connecting plate 221.

[0056] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the adjusting component 230 in an embodiment of the refrigerator of the present invention from one perspective. Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the adjusting component 230 in another embodiment of the refrigerator of the present invention.

[0057] See Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 In this embodiment, the adjusting member 230 includes a knob 231 rotatably connected to the limiting structure 220 and pins 232 slidably connected to the limiting structure 220 in the front-back direction. Each knob 231 is connected to two pins 232.

[0058] A rotating shaft 233 is formed on the knob 231. The rotating shaft 233 passes through the shaft hole 224 on the connecting plate 221 so that it can rotate within the shaft hole 224. A protruding structure is formed on the outer periphery of the end of the rotating shaft 233 opposite to the cooling chamber 110. The protruding structure is confined within the step in the shaft hole 224, thereby confining the knob 231 on the connecting plate 221.

[0059] In this embodiment, the pin 232 is inserted into the hole of the limiting buckle 225 and limited in the slot 226. The knob 231 is connected to the pin 232 to drive the pin 232 to slide, so that the pin 232 is slidably connected to the limiting structure 220.

[0060] Compared to setting a single limiting buckle 225 to a sufficient length to limit the pin 232, in this embodiment, the limiting buckle 225 and the slot 226 are used together to limit the pin 232. The limiting buckle 225 can be made thinner in the front-back direction, so that the limiting buckle 225 is farther away from the knob 231, making it easier to insert the pin 232 into the hole of the limiting buckle 225.

[0061] In this embodiment, the knob 231 and the pin 232 are integrally formed. Both the knob 231 and the pin 232 are made of plastic. The end of the pin 232 that connects to the knob 231 is made thinner, so that the pin 232 and the knob 231 are elastic. Thus, during the rotation of the knob 231, the end of the pin 232 that is away from the knob 231 can be moved horizontally.

[0062] In this embodiment, the caliper pin 232 is moved by manually rotating the knob 231, making manual control operation simple.

[0063] In some embodiments, the knob 231 and the pin 232 are connected by a linkage structure to convert the rotation of the knob 231 into the movement of the pin 232.

[0064] In some other embodiments, the adjustment member 230 does not include a knob 231, and the pin 232 is moved manually to achieve the movement of the pin 232.

[0065] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of shelf 210 in an embodiment of the refrigerator of the present invention. Figure 10 yes Figure 9 Enlarged view of point B in the middle.

[0066] See Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 9 as well as Figure 10In this embodiment, the shelf 210 includes a horizontally arranged shelf 211, a frame 212 surrounding the perimeter of the shelf 211, and a toothed rack 213 protruding from the frame 212. The shelf 211 is made of glass, and the frame 212 and the toothed rack 213 are both made of plastic.

[0067] In this embodiment, the rack 213 extends vertically and protrudes from both ends of the frame 212, so that the left and right ends of the shelf 210 are respectively provided with vertically extending racks 213. Two racks 213 are provided on either side of the shelf 210 in the left-right direction and are spaced apart in the front-back direction, with the teeth of the two racks 213 facing each other; the pin 232 of the adjusting member 230 is slidably connected to the limiting structure 220 so that it can selectively extend into or withdraw from the teeth between the racks 213, thereby limiting the shelf 210 to different height positions on the limiting structure 220.

[0068] In this embodiment, the opposite faces of the two racks 213 on either side of the shelf 210 in the left-right direction abut against the limiting plate 222 of the limiting structure 220, thereby limiting the two racks 213 within the limiting structure 220 in the front-back direction and restricting the front-back movement of the shelf 210. The outer surfaces of the racks 213 in the left-right direction abut against the connecting plate 221 of the limiting structure 220, thereby limiting the left-right movement of the shelf 210.

[0069] After the opposite sides of the two racks 213 abut against the limiting plate 222 of the limiting structure 220, the limiting rib 227 of the limiting structure 220 limits the racks 213 between the connecting plate 221 and the limiting rib 227.

[0070] In this embodiment, a reinforcing plate 214 is connected between the two racks 213 on one side of the shelf 210 to enhance the structural strength of the two racks 213, making the racks 213 more stable and the shelf 210 more robust and reliable. The reinforcing plate 214 is located on the side of the racks 213 facing the outside of the refrigeration chamber 110, and the outer surface of the reinforcing plate 214 is attached to the connecting plate 221 of the limiting structure 220 to further limit the left and right movement of the shelf 210.

[0071] In this embodiment, the bottom end of the reinforcing plate 214 is provided with a clearance groove 216 to avoid the corresponding structure on the limiting structure 220 and prevent interference between the reinforcing plate 214 and the limiting structure 220.

[0072] In this embodiment, anti-detachment protrusions 215 are formed on the opposing surfaces of the two racks 213 on either side of the shelf 210 in the left-right direction, such that the anti-detachment protrusions 215 extend beyond the teeth on the racks 213 along the direction of the opposing surfaces of the two racks 213. The anti-detachment protrusions 215 are disposed at the bottom end of the racks 213 so that after the shelf 210 moves upward to a preset height, the anti-detachment protrusions 215 stop at the locking pins 232 of the adjusting member 230 to prevent the shelf 210 from falling out of the limiting structure 220.

[0073] In some embodiments, the rack 213 is formed above the shelf 210 and engages with the limiting structure 220 in the direction of the shelf 210. In this embodiment, the rack 213 is formed below the shelf 210 to engage with the limiting structure 220 below the shelf 210. When placing items, they generally need to be stacked from bottom to top. When placing items in the refrigeration chamber 110, the items are generally not stacked to abut against the shelf 210 above, but there is a certain gap between the items and the shelf 210 below, so as to make full use of the space in the refrigeration chamber 110 and effectively avoid interference between the items and the rack 213 and the limiting structure 220.

[0074] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the decorative panel 240 in an embodiment of the refrigerator of the present invention.

[0075] See Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 as well as Figure 11 In this embodiment, the decorative panel 240 covers the opposite surfaces of the two limiting structures 220 respectively, and the rack 213 and the pin 232 are located in the space between the decorative panel 240 and the limiting structure 220 to prevent debris from entering the limiting structure 220 and to protect the shelf assembly 200.

[0076] In this embodiment, the outer periphery of the decorative panel 240 is provided with a locking structure 241. The locking structure 241 cooperates with the limiting rib 227 and the hook 228 on the limiting structure 220 to fix the decorative panel 240 on the limiting structure 220.

[0077] The decorative panel 240 has a through hole 242, and the knob 231 is oriented towards the interior of the refrigeration chamber 110 and passes through the through hole 242 of the decorative panel 240, so that the knob 231 can be manually controlled to rotate inside the refrigeration chamber 110.

[0078] According to the above description, when it is necessary to adjust the height of the shelf 210, manually rotate the knob 231 to drive the pin 232 out from between the teeth of the rack 213. Then move the shelf 210 to the corresponding height, and drive the pin 232 to extend into between the teeth of the rack 213, thereby limiting the shelf 210 to the corresponding height.

[0079] In this invention, when the height of the shelf 210 needs to be adjusted, the adjusting member 230 is slidable, causing it to be pulled out from the rack 213. After adjusting the height of the shelf 210, the adjusting member 230 is slidable again, causing it to extend into the rack 213, thereby limiting the sliding of the rack 213 and fixing the shelf 210 at the corresponding height. The vertical sliding of the rack 213 relative to the limiting structure 220, and the cooperation between the adjusting member 230 and the rack 213, allow for fine-tuning of the height of the shelf 210, enabling free adjustment of the shelf height to accommodate items of different heights placed inside the refrigerator. This allows for more rational use of the space within the refrigerator body 100 and improves the user experience.

[0080] Although the invention has been described with reference to several typical embodiments, it should be understood that the terminology used is illustrative and exemplary, and not restrictive. Since the invention can be embodied in many forms without departing from the spirit or essence of the invention, it should be understood that the above embodiments are not limited to any of the foregoing details, but should be interpreted broadly within the spirit and scope defined by the appended claims. Therefore, all variations and modifications falling within the scope of the claims or their equivalents should be covered by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A refrigerator characterized by comprising: include: The enclosure is designed to create a refrigeration compartment with an opening at the front. Shelf assembly, including shelves, limiting structures, and adjusting components; The limiting structure is fixed to the left and right side walls of the refrigeration chamber; The shelf has vertically extending racks at its left and right ends, and the racks are confined within the limiting structure in the front-back direction and can slide vertically relative to the limiting structure. The adjusting component includes a knob rotatably connected to the limiting structure and a pin slidably connected to the limiting structure in the front-back direction; The knob is connected to the pin to drive the pin to slide, so that the pin can selectively insert or withdraw between the teeth of the rack, and limit the shelf to the corresponding height position on the limiting structure.

2. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The limiting structure has a protruding limiting buckle facing the interior of the refrigeration chamber, and the limiting buckle has a through hole running from front to back; the locating pin passes through and is slidably connected to the through hole of the limiting buckle.

3. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that, Two racks are provided on either side of the shelf in the left-right direction and spaced apart in the front-back direction, with the teeth of the two racks facing each other; the back surfaces of the two racks abut against the limiting structure.

4. The refrigerator according to claim 3, characterized in that, A reinforcing plate is connected between the two racks on one side of the shelf. The reinforcing plate is located on the side of the rack facing the outside of the refrigeration room, and the outer side of the reinforcing plate is attached to the limiting structure.

5. The refrigerator according to claim 3, characterized in that, Each of the limiting structures includes a connecting plate fixed to the side wall of the refrigeration chamber and a limiting plate extending from the connecting plate toward the interior of the refrigeration chamber; the connecting plate is arranged vertically and is attached to the side wall of the refrigeration chamber; two limiting plates are spaced apart in the front-back direction; the outer side of the rack in the left-right direction abuts against the connecting plate, and the opposite back sides of the two racks on the same side of the shelf abut against the limiting plate respectively.

6. The refrigerator according to claim 5, characterized in that, Each of the limiting structures has a limiting rib protruding on the opposite surface of the two limiting plates. The limiting rib is located on the side of the limiting plate facing the refrigeration chamber, so as to limit the rack between the connecting plate and the limiting rib.

7. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The shelf assembly also includes a decorative panel that covers the opposite surfaces of the two limiting structures; the rack and the pin are located in the space between the decorative panel and the limiting structure; the knob extends through the decorative panel toward the interior of the refrigeration compartment.

8. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that, Anti-detachment protrusions are formed on the opposing surfaces of the two racks on either side of the shelf in the left-right direction. The anti-detachment protrusions are located at the bottom end of the racks so that after the shelf moves upward to a preset height, the anti-detachment protrusions stop at the adjusting member.

9. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The shelf includes a horizontally arranged shelf and a frame that surrounds the four edges of the shelf; the rack protrudes from the frame.

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