Baffle assembly and refrigeration apparatus

Abstract

This invention discloses a partition assembly and a refrigeration device. The partition assembly includes a main partition and a secondary partition. The main partition includes a limiting part, an upper opening, a lower opening, and an accommodating space penetrating the upper and lower openings. The main partition is used for fixed connection with the inner liner of the refrigeration device. The secondary partition can be fixed within the accommodating space by the limiting part. The secondary partition can be accommodated within the accommodating space while simultaneously closing the upper and lower openings, and can also be removed from the accommodating space. This partition assembly can meet more refrigeration needs, such as dividing the device into two refrigeration compartments with different temperatures or creating a single refrigeration compartment. Furthermore, when switching from a first state to a second state, since the secondary partition is removed from the accommodating space of the main partition, the connection between the main partition and the inner liner is not affected. This ensures that the disassembly and assembly of the secondary partition does not affect the overall structural strength of the refrigeration device, thereby solving other problems caused by disassembling and assembling the partition assembly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a partition assembly, and more particularly to a refrigeration device having the partition assembly. Background Technology

[0002] Partition assemblies can not only divide a large space within a refrigeration unit into two smaller spaces, but also simultaneously separate these two spaces into different temperature zones. During the use of refrigeration equipment, users may require rapid cooling of the refrigeration compartments, long-term overall cooling, or additional functionality from the partition assemblies. These needs may necessitate the disassembly or adjustment of the partition assemblies. However, considering the overall structural strength and mechanical performance requirements of the refrigeration equipment, the disassembly and assembly of partition assemblies can present significant challenges, and existing partition assemblies within refrigeration equipment cannot yet meet these demands. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To address the problem that partition assemblies in the prior art cannot be disassembled or adjusted, the present invention aims to provide a partition assembly with adjustable structure and a refrigeration device having the partition assembly.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned objective, one embodiment of the present invention provides a partition assembly for a refrigeration device, comprising:

[0005] The main partition includes a limiting part, an upper opening, a lower opening, and an accommodating space passing through the upper opening and the lower opening. The main partition is used to be fixedly connected to the inner liner of the refrigeration equipment.

[0006] A secondary partition, wherein the secondary partition can be fixed within the accommodating space by means of the limiting portion;

[0007] The partition assembly has a first state and a second state. In the first state, the sub-partition is housed within the accommodating space, and the sub-partition simultaneously closes the upper opening and the lower opening. In the second state, the sub-partition is removed from the accommodating space.

[0008] As a further improvement of the present invention, the main partition includes an upper partition, the limiting part includes a step part, the upper partition surrounds the upper opening, the step part is arranged around the upper opening and forms a horizontal recess of the upper partition, and the secondary partition abuts against the step part.

[0009] As a further improvement of the present invention, the sub-partition includes a rear engaging portion disposed at its rear end and a front engaging portion disposed at its front end, and the main partition includes a rear engaging portion that engages with the rear engaging portion and a front engaging portion that engages with the front engaging portion.

[0010] As a further improvement of the present invention, the main partition also includes a lower partition connected to the upper partition, the lower partition surrounding the lower opening, the upper partition including the rear mating portion, and the lower partition including the front engaging portion.

[0011] As a further improvement of the present invention, the partition assembly further includes a display module, the display module including a display screen disposed above the main partition, the display screen being disposed in front of the upper opening.

[0012] As a further improvement of the present invention, the main partition includes a main cavity and a circuit module disposed in the main cavity, the circuit module including a male terminal; the secondary partition includes a secondary cavity, a refrigeration heating element disposed in the secondary cavity, and a female terminal connected to the refrigeration heating element.

[0013] In the first state, the male terminal of the connector is electrically connected to the female terminal of the connector.

[0014] As a further improvement of the present invention, the sub-partition also includes an upper cover plate and a lower cover plate, the upper cover plate and the lower cover plate enclosing the sub-cavity, the upper surface of the upper cover plate is provided with a water collection groove, and the lower surface of the upper cover plate is provided with the refrigeration heating element.

[0015] As a further improvement of the present invention, the sub-partition also includes a connector cavity surrounded by the lower cover plate and a sealing cover that closes the connector cavity, wherein the female terminal is disposed in the connector cavity and the sealing cover is detachably connected to the lower cover plate.

[0016] As a further improvement of the present invention, both the main cavity and the secondary cavity are filled with heat-insulating components.

[0017] As a further improvement of the present invention, the main partition includes a main feed port communicating with the main cavity, the secondary partition includes a secondary feed port communicating with the secondary cavity, the insulation component is filled into the main cavity through the main feed port, and the insulation component is filled into the secondary cavity through the secondary feed port.

[0018] To achieve one of the above-mentioned objectives, an embodiment of the present invention provides a refrigeration device, including an inner liner and the aforementioned partition assembly, wherein the partition assembly is fixedly connected to the inner liner.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: The refrigeration equipment using the partition assembly of this embodiment can, on the one hand, meet more refrigeration needs, such as being divided into two refrigeration chambers with different temperatures or a single refrigeration chamber. On the other hand, when switching from the first state to the second state, since the secondary partition is moved out of the accommodating space of the main partition, the connection between the main partition and the inner liner is not affected, and consequently, the support of the main partition for the inner liner is not affected. Thus, the disassembly and assembly of the secondary partition does not affect the overall structural strength of the refrigeration equipment, thereby solving other problems caused by disassembly and assembly of the partition assembly. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a refrigeration device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a partially exploded schematic diagram of a refrigeration device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of a partition assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 4a This is a schematic diagram from one perspective of the separation of the main partition and the secondary partition according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 4b This is a schematic diagram from another perspective showing the separation of the main partition and the secondary partition in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 5a This is an exploded view of a secondary partition according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 5b This is an exploded view of a secondary partition according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a refrigeration device with the secondary partition removed according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 7a This is a cross-sectional view of the main partition plate according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 7b yes Figure 7a A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;

[0030] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the upper and lower partitions according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 9a This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a refrigeration device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 9b yes Figure 9a A magnified view of a section at point B in the middle;

[0033] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram showing the separation of the partition assembly, the feed line cover, and the feed cover according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 11 This is a side view of a partition assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 12a This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the feed line cover according to an embodiment of the present invention from one perspective;

[0036] Figure 12b This is a schematic diagram of the feed line cover of one embodiment of the present invention from another perspective;

[0037] Figure 13a This is a schematic diagram of the feed cover from one perspective of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 13b This is a schematic diagram of the feed cover from another perspective of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Among them, 1000 is the refrigeration equipment; 100 is the partition assembly; 10 is the main partition; 101 is the upper opening; 102 is the lower opening; 110 is the display slot; 120 is the main cavity; 130 is the accommodating space; 140 is the front opening; 1401 is the annular groove; 150 is the lighting slot; 11 is the upper partition; 111 is the upper wall; 112 is the upper side wall; 113 is the upper extension edge; 1131 is the first feed inlet; 1132 is the first cable inlet; 12 is the lower partition; 121 is the lower wall; and 1211 is the third feed inlet. ; 122. Lower sidewall; 123. Lower extension edge; 124. Extension wall; 131. Front cover plate; 1311. Annular retaining ring; 132. Heating module; 1321. Front heating circuit; 1322. Front heating element; 133. Lighting cover; 134. Lighting module; 14. Display module; 141. Display screen; 151. Mating edge; 152. Mating groove; 16. Front wall; 17. Partition protrusion; 18. Partition groove; 181. Left partition groove; 182. Rear partition groove; 183. Right 19. Partition groove; 191. Stepped section; 20. Rear mating section; 21. Secondary partition; 22. Upper cover plate; 210. Water collection trough; 22. Lower cover plate; 221. Front mating section; 222. Rear locking section; 223. Secondary feed inlet; 23. Refrigeration and heating element; 24. Sealing cover; 25. Secondary cavity; 26. Insertion cavity; 27. Sealing layer; 200. Inner liner; 201. Inner liner sidewall; 202. Inner liner protrusion; 2021. Left inner liner protrusion; 2022. Rear inner liner protrusion; 2023. Right inner liner protrusion ; 2024, Drainage groove; 2025, Through hole; 203, Inner liner groove; 204, Front inner wall; 205, Door frame; 206, Opening; 300, Feed cable cover; 310, Second feed port; 320, Second cable inlet; 321, Sealed terminal; 330, First hook; 340, Anti-overflow groove; 301, Sealing ring; 400, Feed cover; 410, Fourth feed port; 420, Positioning groove; 430, Second hook; 401, Bending seal; 4011, Opening; 500, Wire. Detailed Implementation

[0040] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the specific embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, these embodiments do not limit the present invention, and any structural, methodological, or functional modifications made by those skilled in the art based on these embodiments are included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0041] It should be understood that terms such as “above,” “over,” “below,” and “under” used herein to indicate spatial relative position are for illustrative purposes to describe the relationship of one unit or feature relative to another unit or feature as shown in the accompanying drawings. The terms “spatial relative position” may be intended to include different orientations of the equipment in use or operation other than those shown in the figures.

[0042] One embodiment of the present invention provides a detachable partition assembly and a refrigeration device having the partition assembly. The refrigeration device can meet the needs of more refrigeration functions on the one hand, and the overall structural strength of the refrigeration device is not affected when the partition assembly is disassembled and assembled on the other hand.

[0043] The refrigeration device 1000 in this embodiment can be a refrigerator, freezer, upright refrigerator, wine cabinet, etc. The following embodiment will use a refrigerator as an example. The refrigeration device 1000 includes a cabinet, an inner liner 200 disposed within the cabinet, a door frame 205 enclosing the connection between the inner liner 200 and the cabinet, a refrigeration cavity enclosed by the inner liner 200, an opening 206 enclosed by the door frame 205 of the refrigeration cavity, and a door covering the opening 206. The refrigeration device 1000 also includes a partition assembly 100 fixedly connected to the inner liner 200. The inner liner 200 includes a pair of inner liner sidewalls 201 disposed on the left and right sides, and the partition assembly 100 is fixed between the inner liner sidewalls 201. Figure 1 and 2 As shown, the partition assembly 100 can divide the cooling chamber into two chambers.

[0044] To clearly express the positions and directions described in this embodiment, the partition assembly 100 is defined to divide the refrigeration cavity into upper and lower cavities. The distinction between the upper and lower cavities can also be referenced to the direction of gravity. In this case, the refrigerator is placed vertically on the ground, and the partition assembly 100 can be horizontally fixed to the inner liner 200. The direction of the door relative to the inner liner 200 is defined as front, and the opposite direction is defined as back. Taking a user facing the opening 206 from front to back as an example, the user's left hand is left, and the right hand is right. "Horizontal" is only a nominal definition and is not limited to the physical meaning of "horizontal"; of course, in the preferred embodiment, "horizontal" can be parallel to the horizontal plane in physics.

[0045] In addition, the partition assembly 100 can be divided into upper and lower spaces, or left and right spaces, and can also include conventional refrigeration spaces or multi-functional refrigerators and freezers. This invention will be described in detail using the partition assembly 100, which is used in a refrigerator to divide upper and lower spaces, as an example.

[0046] The partition assembly 100 in this embodiment includes a main partition 10 and a secondary partition 20, such as... Figure 4a and 4b As shown. The main partition 10 includes a limiting part, an upper opening 101, a lower opening 102, and an accommodating space 130 penetrating the upper opening 101 and the lower opening 102. The main partition 10 is used for fixed connection with the inner liner 200 of the refrigeration equipment 1000, as shown. Figure 3 As shown. The secondary partition 20 can be fixed within the accommodating space 130 by means of the limiting part, such as... Figure 5a and 5b As shown.

[0047] The partition assembly 100 has a first state and a second state. In the first state, the sub-partition 20 is housed in the accommodating space 130, and the sub-partition 20 simultaneously closes the upper opening 101 and the lower opening 102. In the second state, the sub-partition 20 is removed from the accommodating space 130.

[0048] In the first state, the secondary partition 20 of the partition assembly 100 of the present invention can be fixedly connected to the main partition 10. In the second state, the secondary partition 20 can be separated from the main partition 10. In both the first and second states, the main partition 10 is always fixedly connected to the inner liner 200, which satisfies the need for disassembly and assembly of the secondary partition 20 and keeps the main partition 10 fixed in a specific position, thus maintaining the stability of the refrigerator.

[0049] In the first state, since the secondary partition 20 and the main partition 10 jointly isolate the airflow between the upper cavity and the lower cavity, the temperature difference between the upper cavity and the lower cavity can be large. For example, the cavity above the partition assembly 100 can be a refrigerator compartment, and the cavity below the partition assembly 100 can be a freezer compartment, forming two compartments with a huge temperature difference.

[0050] In the second state, since the secondary partition 20 is removed, airflow occurs between the upper and lower cavities through the upper opening 101 and the lower opening 102, causing their temperatures to converge and forming compartments with the same temperature. Alternatively, the cold air from the lower freezer compartment can be transferred to the upper refrigerator compartment, allowing it to cool down rapidly. After cooling is complete, the secondary partition 20 is replaced, restoring the state of the two temperature compartments. The second state is as follows: Figure 6 As shown.

[0051] The following section, in conjunction with background technology, describes existing double-door refrigerators, three-door refrigerators, and French-door refrigerators. In existing refrigerators, the inner liner 200 needs to be individually vacuum-formed into multiple storage compartments, connected by a central beam. Because the central beam separating the multiple compartments has a certain thickness, the overall refrigerator volume is reduced. However, when using the partition assembly 100 of this embodiment, the inner liner 200 only needs to be vacuum-formed into one large cavity, which is then divided into several smaller cavities by the partition assembly 100, resulting in a larger refrigerator volume for the same size.

[0052] Furthermore, during use, users may require rapid cooling of the refrigerator compartment or long-term overall cooling functionality. In such cases, the partition assembly 100 may need to be disassembled or its shape adjusted. However, the height of the refrigerator is approximately 1.8m to 2m. When the inner liner 200 has only one large cavity, removing the partition assembly 100 at this height would prevent the two side walls of the refrigerator from forming a stable support, leading to side wall bending and damage. Therefore, the existing partition assembly 100 cannot be removed; otherwise, it would not meet the mechanical performance requirements of the overall structural strength.

[0053] In this embodiment, since the main partition 10 is always fixedly connected to the inner liner 200, the connection between the partition assembly 100 and the inner liner 200 does not change after the secondary partition 20 is removed, and it can still maintain stable support for the cabinet. Therefore, the disassembly and assembly of the secondary partition 20 does not affect the overall structural strength of the refrigeration equipment 1000, thereby solving the problem of insufficient strength caused by disassembly and assembly of the partition assembly 100.

[0054] Furthermore, such as Figure 4a and 8 As shown, the main partition 10 includes an upper partition 11 and a limiting portion including a step portion 19. The upper partition 11 surrounds an upper opening 101, and the step portion 19 is arranged around the upper opening 101 and forms a horizontal recess in the upper partition 11. The secondary partition 20 abuts against the step portion 19. The secondary partition 20 can be inserted into the receiving space 130 from top to bottom until it rests on the step portion 19.

[0055] In addition, the main partition 10 also includes a lower partition 12 connected to the upper partition 11, such as Figures 4a-5b As shown in Figure 8, the lower partition 12 encloses a lower opening 102, the upper partition 11 includes a rear engaging portion 191, and the lower partition 12 includes a front engaging portion. The sub-partition 20 includes a rear engaging portion 222 disposed at its rear end and a front engaging portion 221 disposed at its front end. The main partition 10 includes a rear engaging portion 191 that engages with the rear engaging portion 222 and a front engaging portion that engages with the front engaging portion 221. Thus, when the sub-partition 20 is installed in the accommodating space 130, the rear engaging portion 222 of the sub-partition 20 engages with the rear engaging portion 191 of the main partition 10, and the front engaging portion 221 of the sub-partition 20 engages with the front engaging portion of the main partition 10. This staggered engagement configuration makes the connection more stable.

[0056] In addition, after the secondary partition 20 is installed inside the main partition 10, a sealing layer 27, such as sealing cotton, can be provided between the secondary partition 20 and the main partition 10 to reduce airflow between the upper and lower cavities, reduce heat exchange, and improve sealing.

[0057] The main partition 10 includes a main cavity 120 enclosed by the upper partition 11 and the lower partition 12, and a circuit module disposed within the main cavity 120. The circuit module includes a male terminal. The secondary partition 20 includes a secondary cavity 25, a refrigeration heating element 23 disposed within the secondary cavity 25, and a female terminal connected to the refrigeration heating element 23. In the first state, the male terminal is electrically connected to the female terminal.

[0058] Furthermore, the sub-partition 20 also includes an upper cover plate 21 and a lower cover plate 22, such as Figure 5a and 5bAs shown, the upper cover plate 21 and the lower cover plate 22 together form a secondary cavity 25, and a refrigeration heating element 23 is provided on the lower surface of the upper cover plate 21. The refrigeration heating element 23 is an electric heating wire used to compensate for the temperature of the upper refrigeration compartment, and the refrigeration heating element 23 can be attached to the bottom surface of the upper cover plate 21.

[0059] The secondary partition 20 also includes a connector cavity 26 enclosed by the lower cover plate 22, and a sealing cover 24 that closes the connector cavity 26. The female terminal is located inside the connector cavity 26, and the sealing cover 24 is detachably connected to the lower cover plate 22. The female terminal and the male terminal are connected by opening the sealing cover 24.

[0060] Both the main cavity 120 and the secondary cavity 25 are filled with insulation materials. The main partition 10 includes a main inlet connecting to the main cavity 120, and the secondary partition 20 includes a secondary inlet 223 connecting to the secondary cavity 25. The insulation material can be a foamed material, which is filled into the cavity through foaming. The insulation material is filled into the main cavity 120 through the main inlet, and into the secondary cavity 25 through the secondary inlet 223. The secondary partition 20 can be foamed outside through the secondary inlet 223 before being placed inside the main partition 10, or it can be placed inside the main partition 10 and foamed together with it. This improves the insulation performance of the partition assembly 100, thereby facilitating a larger temperature difference between the upper and lower cavities.

[0061] A water collection tank 210 is provided on the upper surface of the upper cover plate 21. Since the upper cavity and the lower cavity can have a large temperature difference, the water collection tank 210 can prevent the condensate generated in the upper cavity from flowing into the lower freezer chamber and play the role of collecting condensate.

[0062] The partition assembly 100 also includes an upper partition 11 and a lower partition 12. Specifically, the main partition 10 includes an upper partition 11 and a lower partition 12. The upper partition 11 includes an upper wall 111 and an upper side wall 112, and the lower partition 12 includes a lower wall 121 and a lower side wall 122. The upper side wall 112 and the lower side wall 122 are arranged parallel to each other and fixedly connected. The interior of the upper wall 111 and the lower wall 121, as well as the interior of the upper side wall 112 or the lower side wall 122, encloses the main cavity 120, and the exterior sides enclose partition grooves 18 and partition protrusions 17 for connecting the inner liner 200. The upper side wall 112 and the lower side wall 122 enclose the main feed port, which is used to fill the main cavity 120 with insulation material. The upper side wall 112 and the lower side wall 122 can be fixedly connected by a snap-fit ​​structure.

[0063] The upper partition 11 and the lower partition 12 can be produced separately, for example, by injection molding. They can be produced separately using higher strength materials. The upper partition 11 and the lower partition 12 can be designed and manufactured into more complex structures, such as partition grooves 18 and partition protrusions 17, so that they are more stable in the later assembly with the inner liner 200 and avoid structural deformation. On the other hand, the insulation component enters the main cavity 120 through the main feed port, so that the insulation component can not only play the role of insulation, but also play the role of fixing and connecting the inner liner 200 and the partition assembly 100, thereby improving the connection strength. This results in smaller gaps after installation on the refrigeration equipment 1000, and long-term stable and reliable use. The structure is also aesthetically pleasing and improves the user experience.

[0064] The inner liner 200 includes a pair of inner liner sidewalls 201, namely the left sidewall and the right sidewall. The left sidewall and the right sidewall are provided with a front inner wall 204, an inner liner groove 203 and an inner liner protrusion 202 from front to back. The distance between the front inner walls 204 on the left and right sides is the same as the left and right width of the opening 206. The distance between the far ends of the inner liner grooves 203 on the left and right sides is greater than the left and right width of the opening 206. The distance between the far ends of the inner liner protrusions 202 on the left and right sides is less than the left and right width of the opening 206.

[0065] The partition assembly 100 includes a front wall 16, a partition protrusion 17, and a partition groove 18 arranged sequentially from front to back on both the left and right sides. The front wall 16 fits against the front inner wall 204, the partition protrusion 17 engages with the inner liner groove 203, and the partition groove 18 engages with the inner liner protrusion 202. Specifically, the inner liner protrusion 202 is embedded in the partition groove 18, and the partition protrusion 17 is embedded in the inner liner groove 203.

[0066] The shape of the partition groove 18 is as follows: Figure 2 , 4a As shown in Figures 4b, 7a, 9a, and 10, the structure is concave inward, roughly U-shaped. The inner liner protrudes as shown in Figure 202. Figure 2 As shown in 9a, the protruding part of the inner liner protrusion 202 is inserted into the U-shaped partition groove 18, forming a concave-convex structure to support the partition assembly 100; similarly, for the inner liner groove 203 and the partition protrusion 17, as shown in 2 or 9a, the inner liner groove 203 is inserted into the partition protrusion 17, and through the alternation of the grooves and protrusions of the inner liner 200 and the partition assembly 100, a stable support is formed.

[0067] Since the distance between the front inner walls 204 on the left and right sides is the same as the width of the opening 206, and the front wall 16 is in contact with the front inner wall 204, the partition assembly 100 does not cut the door frame 205 apart. The door frame 205 remains consistent and forms an interlocking structure, which improves the support effect of the inner liner 200 on the partition assembly 100. As a result, the door frame 205 has better vertical consistency, is more aesthetically pleasing, and has high support strength.

[0068] like Figure 9a As shown, the inner liner groove 203 includes a left inner liner groove and a right inner liner groove, the inner liner protrusion 202 includes a left inner liner protrusion 2021 disposed behind the left inner liner groove and a right inner liner protrusion 2023 disposed behind the right inner liner groove; the partition groove 18 includes a left partition groove 181 that mates with the left inner liner protrusion 2021 and a right partition groove 183 that mates with the right inner liner protrusion 2023, and the partition protrusion 17 includes a left partition protrusion 17 that mates with the left inner liner groove and a right partition protrusion 17 that mates with the right inner liner groove.

[0069] The inner liner 200 also includes a rear sidewall, which includes a rear inner liner protrusion 2022 at the same horizontal height as the inner liner protrusion 202. The partition assembly 100 also includes a rear partition groove 182 that mates with the rear inner liner protrusion 2022.

[0070] The matching of the rear inner liner protrusion 2022 and the rear partition groove 182 improves the stability of the connection between the inner liner 200 and the partition assembly 100, allowing the inner liner 200 to support the partition assembly 100 from the left, right, and rear directions. Figure 9a As shown. On the other hand, after setting the rear inner liner protrusion 2022, a drainage groove 2024 can be further formed by vacuum forming, as shown. Figure 2 and 6 As shown, the drain groove 2024 is located behind the rear inner liner protrusion 2022 to facilitate the drainage of condensate from the refrigerator compartment. The formation of the rear inner liner protrusion 2022 makes the installation of the drain groove 2024 possible. However, in the existing partition assembly 100 structure, since the rear inner liner protrusion 2022 is not present, it is impossible to install the drain groove 2024 behind the partition assembly 100.

[0071] Since the inner liner 200 is formed by vacuum forming and has a relatively high height, during the installation process, the partition assembly 100 is first installed together with the inner liner 200. The inner liner sidewalls 201 on the left and right sides of the inner liner 200 can deform slightly to the left and right to allow the partition assembly 100 to be inserted through. During the insertion of the partition assembly 100, the left partition groove 181 is inserted into the left inner liner protrusion 2021, and the right partition groove 183 is inserted into the right inner liner protrusion 2023. After the partition assembly 100 is pushed to the bottom, the rear partition groove 182 is inserted into the rear inner liner protrusion 2022. At this time, the right partition protrusion 17 is embedded in the right inner liner groove, and the left partition protrusion 17 is embedded in the left inner liner groove. The front end wall 16 on the left side of the partition assembly 100 is in contact with the front end wall 16 of the left front inner wall 204 of the inner liner side wall 201, and the front end wall 16 on the right side of the partition assembly 100 is in contact with the front end wall 16 of the right front inner wall 204 of the inner liner side wall 201. At this point, the inner liner 200 returns to its original shape, and the distance between the left and right front inner walls 204 of the inner liner side wall 201 is the width of the opening 206 of the inner liner 200.

[0072] In addition, during the installation of the partition assembly 100, a sealing ring 301 and a bent sealing element 401 (described below) are provided between the partition assembly 100 and the inner liner 200 to ensure a seal between the partition assembly 100 and the inner liner 200. Then, the feed line cover 300 and feed cover 400 (described below) are installed on the outside of the inner liner 200. Several feed line covers 300 and feed covers 400 are connected to the left and right sides of the inner liner 200, and several feed covers 400 are connected to the rear side of the inner liner 200 (three are shown in the figure). The insulation material can be foamed material. Both the feed cover 400 and the feed line cover 300 are provided with feed inlets, which can be used to allow the foamed material to enter the main cavity 120 through the feed inlets.

[0073] Finally, the outer shell of the refrigeration equipment 1000 is assembled with the inner liner 200, and then foam is applied between the shell and the inner liner 200. The foaming material will also enter the partition assembly 100 at the same time.

[0074] Ultimately, the support for the partition assembly 100, especially the support for the main partition 10, is secured from at least four aspects:

[0075] (1) After the foaming material solidifies, the foaming material between the box body and the inner liner 200 is simultaneously connected to the foaming material in the main partition 10. The inner liner 200 and the partition assembly 100 are fixed together by the foaming material. The foaming material resists the gaps that may be generated between the box body and the inner liner 200 due to deformation and the partition assembly 100 when the box body and the inner liner 200 expand and contract with the temperature, thus avoiding the occurrence of flash gaps.

[0076] (2) The inner liner 200 and the partition assembly 100 are fixedly connected together by the feed line cover 300 and the feed cover 400. The feed line cover 300 and the feed cover 400 are set in multiple directions to pull the inner liner 200 and the partition assembly 100 from various directions, thus avoiding the occurrence of gaps.

[0077] (3) The inner liner protrusion 202 and the partition groove 18 cooperate, and the upper wall 111 of the partition assembly 100 abuts against the upper part of the inner liner protrusion 202, so that the inner liner protrusion 202 directly forms an upward support for the partition assembly 100.

[0078] (4) The inner liner groove 203 and the partition protrusion 17 cooperate, and the lower wall 121 of the partition assembly 100 abuts against the upper part of the inner liner groove 203, so that the inner liner groove 203 directly forms an upward support for the partition assembly 100.

[0079] In addition, the forces between the inner liner protrusion 202, the inner liner groove 203 and the partition assembly 100, as well as the forces between the lower wall 121 of the partition assembly 100 and the inner liner protrusion 202, and the forces between the upper wall 111 of the partition assembly 100 and the inner liner groove 203, form forces that hinder the upward, forward and backward movement of the partition assembly 100.

[0080] The main feed inlet includes a first feed inlet 1131 and a third feed inlet 1211. The upper side wall 112 and / or the lower side wall 122 include an extension edge surrounding the first feed inlet 1131 and an extension wall 124 surrounding the third feed inlet 1211. Both the extension edge and the extension wall 124 are embedded in holes on the inner liner 200. Insulation components are filled from multiple feed inlets to ensure good support and connection in all directions.

[0081] The upper partition 11 includes a first fitting, and the lower partition 12 includes a second fitting connected to the first fitting. The first fitting and the second fitting are disposed at the junction of the upper partition 11 and the lower partition 12. The fitting of the first fitting and the second fitting restricts the heat insulation component located inside the main cavity 120.

[0082] Specifically, one of the first and second mating parts is configured as a mating groove 152, and the other is configured as a mating edge 151 embedded in the mating groove 152.

[0083] At least a portion of the structure of the mating groove 152 and the mating edge 151 is disposed around the main cavity 120. Additionally, at least a portion of the structure of the mating groove 152 and the mating edge 151 is disposed around the receiving space 130, such as... Figure 8As shown, the upper sidewall 112 of the upper partition 11 forms a mating edge 151, and the lower sidewall 122 of the lower partition 12 forms a mating groove 152. The edge of the lower partition 12 surrounding the lower opening 102 also forms a mating edge 151, and the upper opening 101 of the upper partition 11 forms a mating groove 152. That is to say, both the mating groove 152 and the mating edge 151 are provided on the upper partition 11, and the same is true for the lower partition 12. This alternating arrangement makes the main cavity 120 more tightly sealed, and the insulation component cannot overflow from the connection position between the upper partition 11 and the lower partition 12.

[0084] Additionally, the main partition 10 includes a first feed inlet 1131 and a first wire inlet 1132 located on its side. The first feed inlet 1131 is used to fill the main cavity 120 with insulation material, and the first wire inlet 1132 is used to pass in an electrical wire 500 to power the display module 14, the refrigeration heating element 23, and the front heating element 1322 within the partition assembly 100. Both the first feed inlet 1131 and the first wire inlet 1132 are located at the position of the partition protrusion 17. Holes are provided on the inner liner groove 203 to align with the first feed inlet 1131 and the first wire inlet 1132. The electrical wire 500 between the inner liner 200 and the housing enters the first wire inlet 1132, and the foaming material between the inner liner 200 and the housing enters the first feed inlet 1131. Figure 2 As shown.

[0085] A main cavity 120 is provided below the upper partition 11, and a display slot 110 is formed above the upper partition 11. The partition assembly 100 also includes a display module 14, which is disposed in the display slot 110. The display module 14 includes a display line passing through the first inlet 1132 and a display screen 141 disposed above the main partition 10 and facing upward.

[0086] The wire 500 passes through the wiring hole and extends into the display slot 110. Only the power wire 500 can pass through the wiring hole, but the foam material cannot. This allows the main cavity 120 to be filled with insulation, but the display slot 110 is not filled with insulation, thus ensuring that the circuit structure within the display module 14 is not affected by the foaming and thus maintaining the display effect. The upper partition 11 also includes a main inlet connecting the display slot 110 and the main cavity 120. The heating circuit passes sequentially through the first inlet 1132 and the main inlet, and connects to the front-end heating element 1322 via the main cavity 120. Only the wire 500 can pass through the main inlet; the insulation material cannot.

[0087] The display screen 141 is located in front of the upper opening 101. This gives the partition assembly 100 more functions, allowing it to be disassembled and displayed simultaneously. It also facilitates intelligent interaction between the user and the refrigeration equipment 1000 through the partition assembly 100.

[0088] The upper surface of the upper partition 11, which is not covered by the display module 14, is on the same plane as the upper surface of the display module 14. This makes the overall consistency better, and the same item can be placed on the upper surface of the display module 14 and the upper surface not covered by the display module 14.

[0089] Additionally, the partition assembly 100 also includes a feed cable cover 300, which includes a second feed port 310 and a second cable inlet 320. The second feed port 310 is aligned with the first feed port 1131, and the second cable inlet 320 is aligned with the first cable inlet 1132. The second cable inlet 320 is connected to a sealing terminal 321, which includes a cable hole for the wire 500 to pass through. The feed cable cover 300 is fixedly connected to the main partition 10, and a clamping space for clamping the inner liner 200 is provided between the feed cable cover 300 and the main partition 10.

[0090] The wire 500 can enter the partition assembly 100 through the first inlet 1132 and the second inlet 320, thereby energizing the partition assembly 100 and enabling its intelligent display, cooling, and heating functions, thus improving the user experience. Additionally, the feed cable cover 300 firmly secures the inner liner 200 and the main partition 10 together, enhancing structural stability.

[0091] Specifically, such as Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, the upper partition 11 and / or the lower partition 12 include outwardly extending extension edges, and the feed cable cover 300 includes an anti-overflow groove 340 that mates with the extension edges, with the extension edges inserted into the anti-overflow groove 340. The extension edges include an upper extension edge 113 extending outward from the upper partition 11 and a lower extension edge 123 extending outward from the lower partition 12. The upper extension edge 113 is inserted into the lower extension edge 123, and the upper extension edge 113 and the lower extension edge 123 respectively enclose the first feed inlet 1131 and the first cable inlet 1132. Both the extension edges and the anti-overflow groove 340 are annular, arranged around the outside of the first feed inlet 1131 and the outside of the first cable inlet 1132.

[0092] The mating structure of the upper extension edge 113 and the lower extension edge 123 makes the connection between the upper partition 11 and the lower partition 12 tighter and the structure stronger; the mating structure of the annular extension edge and the anti-overflow groove 340 can prevent overflow and form a complete sealing structure.

[0093] The feed cable cover 300 includes a first engaging component, and the main partition 10 includes a first mating component. The first engaging component is engaged with the first mating component. Specifically, the first engaging component is configured as a first hook 330 extending into the first feed port 1131, and the first mating component is configured as a first inner wall within the first feed port 1131. The first hook 330 engages with the first inner wall. Figure 9bAs shown in 12b, the first hook 330 includes two sets, upper and lower, which engage with the upper first inner wall and the lower first inner wall respectively for stable connection.

[0094] In addition, a sealing ring 301 is provided within the clamping space, such as Figure 3 As shown in Figure 10, the sealing ring 301 is fitted onto the outer side of the extension edge. The sealing ring 301 can be a rubber ring or foam, serving to prevent adhesive overflow and provide a seal.

[0095] like Figure 10 As shown in 12a, the main partition 10, the feed line cover 300, and the inner liner 200 are all provided with bolt holes. The bolts pass through the feed line cover 300 and the inner liner 200 in sequence and then connect to the main partition 10. The four components, namely the main partition 10, the feed line cover 300, the inner liner 200, and the sealing ring 301, are tightly connected together by bolts.

[0096] The first hook 330 can also be used to pre-fix the inner liner 200 to the partition assembly 100, which serves as a pre-fixing function, and then fix it with bolts. When the bolts are fixed, the structure is more stable. Therefore, the setting of the first hook 330 facilitates the assembly of bolts by employees and improves production efficiency.

[0097] The partition assembly 100 also includes a front cover 131, such as Figures 7a-9b As shown, the main cavity 120 enclosed by the upper partition 11 and the lower partition 12 has a front opening 140, which is closed by the front cover plate 131. The partition assembly 100 also includes a heating module 132, which includes a front heating element 1322 disposed on the rear surface of the front cover plate 131. The front heating element 1322 can be used to solve the problem of condensation at the large temperature difference between the upper and lower cavities at the front of the partition assembly 100, so the front heating element 1322 is attached to the rear of the front cover plate 131 to generate heat.

[0098] The heating module 132 also includes a front-end heating circuit 1321 connected to the front-end heating element 1322, such as Figure 3 As shown in 7b, the front-end heating circuit 1321 is powered by the wire entering through the first inlet port 1132.

[0099] The upper partition 11 and the lower partition 12 together form an annular groove 1401 of the annular front opening 140. The front cover plate 131 includes an annular retaining ring 1311 for insertion into the annular groove 1401. The annular groove 1401 is fixedly connected to the annular retaining ring 1311. Figure 7b , 8 As shown in 9b.

[0100] The lower partition 12 includes a lighting recess 150, such as Figures 7a-8As shown, the partition assembly 100 includes a lighting module 134 disposed within the lighting slot 150. The lighting module 134 includes a lighting circuit passing through the first inlet 1132 and a downward-illuminating element. The partition assembly 100 also includes a lighting cover 133 for closing the lighting slot 150, and the lighting cover 133 is configured to be transparent. The lighting module 134 emits light upward, and the lighting cover 133 is positioned downward, so that the lighting module 134 illuminates downward, giving the partition assembly 100 both lighting and illumination functions. Furthermore, because the light emission is a strip-shaped diffuse reflection, the lighting effect is more aesthetically pleasing.

[0101] The left inner liner protrusion 2021, the right inner liner protrusion 2023, and the rear inner liner protrusion 2022 are all equipped with through holes 2025, such as... Figure 2 As shown, the sidewalls of the partition groove 18 and / or partition protrusion 17 are provided with a number of third feed ports 1211 aligned with the through holes 2025. Specifically, the left partition groove 181, the right partition groove 183, and the rear partition groove 182 are all provided with third feed ports 1211, that is, the upper sidewall 112 and the lower sidewall 122 are all provided with third feed ports 1211. The heat insulation component enters the main cavity 120 through the third feed ports 1211 and the through holes 2025.

[0102] Additionally, the partition assembly 100 also includes a feed cover 400, such as Figure 10 , 13a As shown in ~13b, the feed cover 400 includes a fourth feed port 410, which is aligned with the third feed port 1211. The feed cover 400 passes through the through hole 2025 and the third feed port 1211 in sequence, and fixes the inner liner 200 and the partition assembly 100. The feed cover 400 is fixedly connected to the main partition 10, and a clamping space for clamping the inner liner 200 is provided between the feed cover 400 and the main partition 10.

[0103] The insulation component can enter the main cavity 120 through the third feed port 1211 and the fourth feed port 410. This allows the insulation component to not only perform the function of heat preservation, but also to fix and connect the inner liner 200 and the partition assembly 100, thereby improving the connection strength. In addition, the feed cover 400 can firmly fix the inner liner 200 and the main partition 10 together, thereby improving the stability of the structure.

[0104] The refrigeration equipment 1000 also includes a bent seal 401, which includes a left seal disposed between the left inner liner protrusion 2021 and the left partition groove 181, a rear seal disposed between the rear inner liner protrusion 2022 and the rear partition groove 182, and a right seal disposed between the right inner liner protrusion 2023 and the right partition groove 18318. The bent seal 401 is provided with an opening 4011 aligned with the third feed port 1211.

[0105] The feed cover 400 includes a second engaging component, and the main partition 10 includes a second mating component. The second engaging component is engaged with the second mating component. The second engaging component is configured as a second hook 430 extending into the third feed port 1211, and the second mating component is configured as a second inner wall within the third feed port 1211. The second hook 430 is engaged with the second inner wall.

[0106] The extension wall 124 protrudes outward in a direction away from the main cavity 120, thereby securely connecting with the inner liner 200 and the feed cover 400. The feed cover 400 includes a positioning groove 420 for partially accommodating the extension wall 124. The positioning groove 420 includes a left positioning groove 420 and a right positioning groove 420, and the second hook 430 includes a left second hook 430 and a right second hook 430. The left positioning groove 420 is located to the left of the left second hook 430, and the right positioning groove 420 is located to the right of the right second hook 430, providing stable connection and support from both sides.

[0107] The refrigeration equipment 1000 also includes an upper air duct cover plate disposed above the partition assembly 100 and a lower air duct cover plate disposed below the partition assembly 100, both of which abut against the partition assembly 100. In this way, the partition assembly 100 is supported by the air duct cover plates from both above and below, resulting in better support and improved resistance to deformation.

[0108] Compared with the prior art, this embodiment has the following beneficial effects:

[0109] The refrigeration equipment 1000 using the partition assembly 100 of this embodiment can meet more refrigeration needs, such as being divided into two refrigeration chambers with different temperatures or a single refrigeration chamber. On the other hand, when switching from the first state to the second state, since the secondary partition 20 is moved out of the accommodating space 130 of the main partition 10, the connection between the main partition 10 and the inner liner 200 is not affected. Consequently, the support of the main partition 10 for the inner liner 200 is not affected, so the disassembly and assembly of the secondary partition 20 does not affect the overall structural strength of the refrigeration equipment 1000, thereby solving other problems caused by disassembly and assembly of the partition assembly 100.

[0110] It should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This way of describing the specification is only for clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0111] The detailed descriptions listed above are merely specific descriptions of feasible embodiments of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. All equivalent embodiments or modifications made without departing from the spirit of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A partition assembly for a refrigeration device, characterized in that, include: The main partition includes a limiting part, an upper opening, a lower opening, an accommodating space penetrating the upper opening and the lower opening, a main cavity, and a circuit module disposed in the main cavity. The main partition is used to be fixedly connected to the inner liner of the refrigeration equipment. The limiting part includes a step part, and the circuit module includes a male terminal. A secondary partition is provided, which can be fixed within the accommodating space by the limiting part. The secondary partition abuts against the stepped part. The secondary partition includes a secondary cavity, a refrigeration and heating element disposed in the secondary cavity, a female terminal connected to the refrigeration and heating element, an upper cover plate, a lower cover plate, and a plug-in cavity surrounded by the lower cover plate. The upper cover plate and the lower cover plate together enclose the secondary cavity. The female terminal is disposed in the plug-in cavity. The partition assembly has a first state and a second state. In the first state, the sub-partition is housed within the accommodating space, and the sub-partition simultaneously closes the upper opening and the lower opening. The male terminal of the wiring is electrically connected to the female terminal of the wiring. In the second state, the sub-partition is removed from the accommodating space.

2. The partition assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main partition includes an upper partition that surrounds the upper opening, and the stepped portion is arranged around the upper opening and forms a horizontal indentation of the upper partition.

3. The partition assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The secondary partition includes a rear engaging portion disposed at its rear end and a front engaging portion disposed at its front end, and the main partition includes a rear engaging portion that engages with the rear engaging portion and a front engaging portion that engages with the front engaging portion.

4. The partition assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The main partition also includes a lower partition connected to the upper partition, the lower partition surrounding the lower opening, the upper partition including the rear mating portion, and the lower partition including the front engaging portion.

5. The partition assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The partition assembly further includes a display module, which includes a display screen disposed above the main partition and in front of the upper opening.

6. The partition assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper surface of the upper cover plate is provided with a water collection tank, and the lower surface of the upper cover plate is provided with the refrigeration heating element.

7. The partition assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The secondary partition also includes a sealing cover that closes the cavity of the connector, and the sealing cover is detachably connected to the lower cover plate.

8. The partition assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the main cavity and the secondary cavity are filled with thermal insulation materials.

9. The partition assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that, The main partition includes a main feed inlet communicating with the main cavity, and the secondary partition includes a secondary feed inlet communicating with the secondary cavity. The insulation component is filled into the main cavity through the main feed inlet, and the insulation component is filled into the secondary cavity through the secondary feed inlet.

10. A refrigeration device, characterized in that, It includes an inner liner and a partition assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, the partition assembly being fixedly connected to the inner liner.

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