Baffle assembly and refrigeration apparatus

Abstract

The application discloses a partition assembly and a refrigeration equipment. The partition assembly comprises a display module, the display module comprises a panel support, a display panel, a display film, a display support and a display plate. After the partition assembly is installed in the refrigeration equipment, the partition assembly can also have a display function. The partition assembly has a better sealing effect. The gaps between the structures are blocked by the sealing layer, so that water vapor cannot enter the display module. In addition, the light emitted by the display plate can reach the display film through the light transmission hole, and the light illumination can also be uniform. The display module can be arranged in the refrigeration equipment, so that the intelligence of the refrigeration equipment is improved.

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] With the development of smart homes, some refrigeration devices, such as smart refrigerators, currently have displays and touchscreens. Because the temperature and humidity inside a refrigerator are low and high, only a sufficiently well-sealed display structure can ensure the normal operation of electronic components and prevent fogging on the screen. However, existing display structures cannot meet this requirement, meaning that refrigerator display panels are generally located on the outside of the refrigerator, not inside, which hinders the further development of smart homes. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To address the problem that display screens cannot be installed inside existing refrigeration equipment, the present invention aims to provide a partition assembly and refrigeration equipment that can install display modules inside the refrigeration equipment.

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

[0005] A panel bracket includes a bracket body, a slot enclosed by the bracket body, and a plurality of grooves disposed on the edge of the slot;

[0006] The display panel is connected to the bracket body;

[0007] The display film is attached to the display panel and disposed within the slot;

[0008] The display bracket includes a display bracket body, a plurality of protrusions extending outward from the display bracket body, and a plurality of light-transmitting holes penetrating the display bracket body. The display bracket body is embedded in the slot, and the protrusions are embedded in the groove.

[0009] The display panel is connected to the display bracket. The display panel includes several display units, and each display unit corresponds to each light-transmitting hole.

[0010] As a further improvement of the present invention, the display module further includes a sealing layer, the sealing layer including a first sealing layer that is simultaneously connected to the display bracket and the panel bracket, and a second sealing layer that is simultaneously connected to the display panel and the display bracket.

[0011] As a further improvement of the present invention, the panel bracket includes a bracket limiting wall that protrudes downward from the bracket body, the bracket limiting wall surrounds a bracket groove, the cross-section of the bracket groove can cover the groove opening, the bracket groove is arranged around the outside of the display bracket, and the first sealing layer is filled between the bracket limiting wall and the display bracket.

[0012] As a further improvement of the present invention, the sealing layer is configured as a colloid, which covers the gap between the display bracket and the bracket limiting wall, the back of the display panel, and the gap between the display panel and the display bracket.

[0013] As a further improvement of the present invention, the display bracket includes a display limiting wall and a lower opening enclosed by the display limiting wall, the lower opening communicating with the light-transmitting hole, and the shape of the lower opening matching the shape of the display panel.

[0014] As a further improvement of the present invention, the display panel includes a circuit board and a plurality of touch sensors connected to the circuit board, each of the touch sensors passing through the light-transmitting hole and abutting against the display film, and the circuit board fitting with the lower opening.

[0015] As a further improvement of the present invention, the display bracket includes a plurality of downwardly arranged hot-melt pillars, and the display panel includes a plurality of positioning holes penetrating the circuit board, the positioning holes being used to pass through the hot-melt pillars.

[0016] As a further improvement of the present invention, the light-transmitting hole is set to be conical, and the cross-sectional area of ​​the light-transmitting hole near the end of the display film is larger than the cross-sectional area near the end of the display panel.

[0017] As a further improvement of the present invention, the partition assembly further includes an annular seal, the display bracket includes an annular sealing groove facing the display panel, the annular sealing groove is disposed around the outside of all the light-transmitting holes, and the annular seal is disposed within the annular sealing groove and abuts against the display panel and the display bracket ring respectively.

[0018] To achieve one of the above-mentioned objectives, one embodiment of the present invention provides a refrigeration device, including the aforementioned partition assembly.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages: After the partition assembly is installed inside the refrigeration equipment, the partition assembly can also have a display function, and the partition assembly with this structure can achieve a better sealing effect. The gaps between the various structures are blocked by the sealing layer, preventing water vapor from entering the display module. In addition, the light emitted from the display panel reaches the display film through the light-transmitting holes, which can also make the light illumination uniform. Since a display module can be set inside the refrigeration equipment, the intelligence level of the refrigeration equipment can be improved. Attached Figure Description

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

[0021] Figure 2 This is a first exploded view of a partition assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

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

[0023] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a top view schematic diagram of a display module being removed from the display panel according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a bottom view schematic diagram of a display module according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of a display module according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Among them, 1000 is the partition assembly; 2000 is the inner liner; S1 is the refrigerator compartment; S2 is the freezer compartment; 100 is the display module; 200 is the main partition; 300 is the secondary partition; 10 is the panel bracket; 11 is the bracket groove; 111 is the groove; 110 is the slot; 12 is the bracket limiting wall; 15 is the second engaging part; 17 is the second mating part; 18 is the buckle; 20 is the display bracket; 21 is the inner wall; 22 is the inner wall. 0. Light-transmitting hole; 22. Display limiting wall; 220. Lower opening; 221. Stepped part; 23. Fitting wall; 230. Annular rubber groove; 24. Hot melt column; 25. Annular sealing groove; 26. Protrusion; 30. Display plate; 32. Positioning hole; 40. Display panel; 50. Display film; 60. Annular seal; 70. Upper partition; 71. Display groove; 72. First engaging part; 73. First mating part. Detailed Implementation

[0028] 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.

[0029] 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.

[0030] One embodiment of the present invention provides a refrigeration device and a partition assembly, which can set a display module inside the partition assembly to realize more functions of the partition assembly and to operate in a low temperature and high humidity environment.

[0031] The refrigeration equipment 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 equipment includes a cabinet, an inner liner 2000 disposed within the cabinet, a door frame enclosing the connection between the inner liner 2000 and the cabinet, a refrigeration cavity enclosed by the inner liner 2000, an opening of the refrigeration cavity enclosed by the door frame, and a door covering the opening. The refrigeration equipment also includes a partition assembly 1000 fixedly connected to the inner liner 2000. The inner liner 2000 includes a pair of inner liner 2000 side walls disposed on the left and right sides, and the partition assembly 1000 is fixed between the inner liner 2000 side walls. Figure 1 As shown, the partition assembly 1000 can divide the refrigeration chamber into two chambers, namely the refrigerator chamber S1 and the freezer chamber S2.

[0032] To clearly express the positions and directions described in this embodiment, the partition assembly 1000 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 1000 can be horizontally fixed to the inner liner 2000. The direction of the door relative to the inner liner 2000 is defined as front, and the opposite direction is defined as back. Taking a user facing the open door from front to back as an example, the user's left hand is left, and their right hand is right. "Horizontal" is merely a noun and is not limited to the physical meaning of "horizontal"; however, in this preferred embodiment, "horizontal" can be parallel to the horizontal plane in physics.

[0033] In addition, the partition assembly 1000 can be divided into upper and lower spaces, or left and right spaces, including conventional refrigeration spaces or multi-functional refrigerators and freezers. This invention will be described in detail using the partition assembly 1000, which is used in a refrigerator to divide upper and lower spaces, as an example. The freezer compartment S2 is located below the refrigerator compartment S1.

[0034] The partition assembly 1000 of this embodiment includes a main partition 200, a secondary partition 300, and a display module 100. The main partition 200 includes an upper partition 70 and a lower partition. A display slot 71 is provided above the upper partition 70, and the display module 100 is fixedly connected to the display slot 71. A main cavity is formed between the lower part of the upper partition 70 and the lower partition. An insulation component is provided inside the main cavity. The insulation component can be a foamed material, such as... Figure 1 and 2 As shown.

[0035] This configuration, from bottom to top, is: freezer compartment S2 - lower partition - insulation component - upper partition 70 - display module 100 - refrigerator compartment S1. In other words, the display module 100 is separated from the freezer compartment S2 by an insulation component, preventing the display module 100 from directly contacting the very low temperature of the freezer compartment S2, and exposing it only to the refrigerator compartment S1. This allows the display module 100 to be positioned on the partition assembly 1000 while also preventing excessively low temperatures from affecting the display module 100.

[0036] The main partition 200 is used to fix the inner liner 2000 of the refrigeration equipment. The main partition 200 has a vertically penetrating accommodating space with an upper opening and a lower opening 220. The secondary partition 300 can be fixed in the accommodating space of the main partition 200. The partition assembly 1000 has a first state and a second state. In the first state, the secondary partition 300 is accommodated in the accommodating space, and the secondary partition 300 simultaneously closes the upper opening and the lower opening 220. In the second state, the secondary partition 300 is removed from the accommodating space.

[0037] The display module 100 is positioned in front of the sub-partition 300. This gives the partition assembly 1000 more functions, allowing it to simultaneously facilitate the installation and removal of the sub-partition 300 and the display function of the display module 100. It also allows users to interact intelligently with the refrigeration equipment through the partition assembly 1000. The installation and removal of the sub-partition 300 is located behind the display module 100, so it does not affect the display function of the display module 100.

[0038] like Figure 3 As shown, the display module 100 includes a panel bracket 10 fixedly connected to the display slot 71, a display panel 40 disposed above the panel bracket 10, a display support 20, a display plate 30, a display film 50, and a sealing layer, specifically:

[0039] The panel bracket 10 includes a bracket body, a slot 110 enclosed by the bracket body, and a plurality of grooves 111 disposed on the edge of the slot 110, such as... Figure 4 As shown, the panel bracket 10 includes a bracket limiting wall 12 that protrudes downward from the bracket body. The bracket limiting wall 12 surrounds the bracket groove 11, and the cross-section of the bracket groove 11 can cover the groove opening 110.

[0040] The display panel 40 is connected to the bracket body and exposed inside the refrigerator compartment S1. The display panel 40 is provided with a touch area and / or a display area. In this embodiment, the display panel 40 can be an ultra-white glass and is fixed together with the panel bracket 10 by double-sided tape as a glass bracket assembly.

[0041] The display film 50 is attached to the display panel 40 and positioned within the slot 110, aligned with the bracket slot 11. The display film 50 has several markings corresponding to the touch area and / or display area. The display film 50 can be a colored sticker displaying refrigerator operating parameters or options for adjusting operating status, such as refrigeration mode, quick cooling, energy saving, temperature, preservation, defrosting, and network connectivity. The display unit on the display panel 30 illuminates the corresponding markings, or the touch sensor aligns with these markings.

[0042] The display bracket 20 includes a display bracket body, a plurality of protrusions 26 extending outward from the display bracket body, and a plurality of light-transmitting holes 210 penetrating the display bracket body. The display bracket body is embedded in the slot 110, the protrusions 26 are embedded in the groove 111, and the bracket slot 11 is arranged around the outside of the display bracket 20.

[0043] The display panel 30 is connected to the display bracket 20. The display panel 30 includes several display units, and each display unit corresponds to each light-transmitting hole 210.

[0044] The sealing layer includes a first sealing layer connecting the display bracket 20 and the bracket limiting wall 12, and a second sealing layer connecting the display panel 30 and the display bracket 20. The partition assembly 1000 of this structure can achieve a better sealing effect, and the gaps between the various structures are blocked by the sealing layer to prevent moisture from entering the interior of the display module 100.

[0045] Furthermore, the light-transmitting hole 210 is set to be conical, and the cross-sectional area of ​​the end of the light-transmitting hole 210 near the display film 50 is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the end near the display panel 30, so as to guide the light to produce a larger and more uniform illumination area.

[0046] The following is a more detailed explanation from the perspective of the display bracket 20:

[0047] like Figure 4 , 6 As shown in Figure 7, the display bracket 20 of this embodiment includes a fitting wall 23 and a display limiting wall 22. The display limiting wall 22 surrounds the cavity, which has a lower opening 220, as detailed below. Figure 4As shown, the cavity is provided with multiple inner walls 21 and multiple hot-melt pillars 24. The inner walls 21 surround light-transmitting holes 210, and the lower opening 220 connects to the light-transmitting holes 210. The shape of the lower opening 220 matches the shape of the display panel 30. The cross-section of the bonding wall 23 matches the cross-section of the slot 110. An annular adhesive groove 230 is provided between the bonding wall 23 and the display limiting wall 22, and the annular adhesive groove 230 is arranged around the outside of the lower opening 220.

[0048] The display bracket 20 can be roughly cubic in shape, with the fitting walls 23 forming a rectangular cross-section. Several protrusions 26 are provided on the outer sides of the four fitting walls 23. The cooperation between the protrusions 26 and the grooves 111 forms the support of the panel bracket 10 for the display bracket 20.

[0049] The shape of the lower opening 220 matches the shape of the display panel 30, and the cross-section of the fitting wall 23 matches the cross-section of the slot 110, such as... Figure 6 As shown in Figure 7, certain tolerances may exist during production. For example, the gap between the display panel 30 and the display limiting wall 22 is about 0.2mm. The gap is very small. After the display panel 30 is tightly attached to the display bracket 20, it is necessary to avoid setting a sealing layer. That is, after potting, the glue will enter the interior of the display bracket 20, especially entering the light-transmitting hole 210, which will affect the propagation of light and cause uneven display brightness.

[0050] Additionally, the display bracket 20 includes a stepped portion 221 disposed on the display limiting wall 22, such as... Figure 7 As shown, the step portion 221 is arranged around the lower opening 220 and is recessed in the thickness direction of the display limiting wall 22. In addition, the height of the step portion 221 is the same as the height of the inner wall 21. Thus, after the display panel 30 and the display bracket 20 are assembled, they abut against the step portion 221 and the inner wall 21 to form a support.

[0051] The light-transmitting holes 210 have a preset depth, which is used to ensure that the light illuminating the display film 50 from the display unit is uniform. The display unit can be an LED lamp bead emitting a point light source. If the point light source is too close to the display film 50, the display effect will be that some areas are too bright and other areas are too dark. Here, the light-transmitting holes 210 are spaced at a preset depth, so that the position of the light source is at a certain distance from the display film 50. When looking at the display film 50 from above, the brightness of the markings on the display film 50 is uniform, and the display effect is better.

[0052] The display panel 30 includes a circuit board and several touch-sensing units connected to the circuit board. Each touch-sensing unit passes through a light-transmitting hole 210 and abuts against the display film 50. Each touch-sensing unit may include a touch-sensing capacitor mounted on the circuit board and a spring connected to the capacitor. The spring passes through the light-transmitting hole 210 until it reaches the position on the display film 50. The touch-sensing unit corresponds to a mark in the touch area through the light-transmitting hole 210, and the display unit corresponds to a mark in the display area through the light-transmitting hole 210. These marks can be the same mark; that is, one mark can simultaneously function as both a touch control and a display. Thus, when the mark corresponding to the touch area on the display film 50 is touched externally, the induced potential is transmitted to the capacitor via the spring, thereby achieving touch control.

[0053] The partition assembly 1000 also includes an annular seal 60. The display bracket 20 includes an annular sealing groove 25 facing the display panel 40. The annular sealing groove 25 is arranged around the outside of all the light-transmitting holes 210. The annular seal 60 is disposed within the annular sealing groove 25 and abuts against the display panel 40 and the ring of the display bracket 20. The display film 50 and the annular seal 60 are both adhered to the upward side of the display bracket 20. The annular seal 60 can prevent moisture from entering the light-transmitting holes 210 from above, and the sealing layer prevents moisture from entering the light-transmitting holes 210 from below.

[0054] The display bracket 20 includes several downwardly positioned hot-melt pillars 24, and the display panel 30 includes positioning holes 32 for passing through the hot-melt pillars 24. The hot-melt pillars 24 serve to position and prevent errors during installation, avoiding incorrect installation of the display panel 30. After the hot-melt pillars 24 are fused, they will ensure that the display panel 30 is tightly attached to the display bracket 20.

[0055] The sealing layer is made of a colloid, which covers the gap between the display bracket 20 and the bracket limiting wall 12, as well as the gap between the display panel 30 and the display bracket 20. The colloid is a medium that can act as a sealant, preventing moisture from entering the various gaps and crevices.

[0056] During installation, the display panel 30 is first fixed to the display bracket 20. Then, the display film 50 and the annular seal 60 are attached to the display bracket 20. Next, the display bracket 20 is placed into the panel bracket 10 from top to bottom, with the protrusion 26 embedded in the groove 111. The display bracket 20 and the panel bracket 10 are fixed relative to each other. Then, the panel bracket 10 is fixed to the display panel 40. After fixing, glue is applied, which is to set the sealing layer mentioned above, thereby completing the installation of the entire display module 100.

[0057] Then, the display module 100 is connected to the display slot 71 via circuitry:

[0058] Wiring is installed in the display slot 71, and the display panel 30 includes leads. The wiring and leads are directly connected. This direct connection is different from the connection through plug-in connectors. Since plug-in connectors have a certain height, they occupy space, and the display module 100 and the main partition 200 need to be stabilized during installation before the plug-in connectors can be inserted, which is more troublesome. However, when using the structure of this embodiment, the factory only needs to connect the leads with one hand when installing the display module 100, without having to use two hands to connect the connectors and then fix them with tape, thus improving production efficiency.

[0059] Then, the display module 100 is fixedly connected to the display slot 71:

[0060] Several first engaging parts 72 are provided on the front side of the display slot 71, and the panel bracket 10 is provided with second engaging parts 15 that mate with the first engaging parts 72; both the first engaging parts 72 and the second engaging parts 15 are set in an "L" shape, and the two "L" shaped engaging parts engage with each other.

[0061] Several first mating parts 73 are provided on the rear side of the display slot 71, and the panel bracket 10 is provided with second mating parts 17 that mate with the first mating parts 73. The first mating parts 73 and the second mating parts 17 can both be holes, wherein the first mating parts 73 have threads, and screws or bolts are provided to pass through the second mating parts 17 and the first mating parts 73 in sequence to fix the display module 100.

[0062] During installation, the display module 100 is first assembled, and then the second engaging part 15 at the front end of the display module 100 is engaged with the first engaging part 72 of the display slot 71 to fix the front end of the display module 100 relative to the display slot 71. Then, the display module 100 is flipped over, and the second mating part 17 at the rear end of the display module 100 is also fixed with the display slot 71, thus completing the installation of the display module 100 on the partition assembly 1000.

[0063] In addition, the upper surface of the upper partition 70 that is not covered by the display module 100 is on the same plane as the upper surface of the display panel 40. This results in better integration and also makes it easier to place items on it.

[0064] Compared with the prior art, this embodiment has the following beneficial effects:

[0065] After the partition assembly 1000 is installed inside the refrigeration equipment, the partition assembly 1000 can also have a display function. Moreover, the partition assembly 1000 with this structure can achieve a better sealing effect. The gaps between the various structures are blocked by the sealing layer, preventing moisture from entering the display module 100. In addition, the light emitted from the display panel 30 reaches the display film 50 through the light-transmitting hole 210, which can also make the light illumination uniform. Since the display module 100 can be set inside the refrigeration equipment, the intelligence level of the refrigeration equipment can be improved.

[0066] 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.

[0067] 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, Includes a display module, the display module comprising: A panel bracket includes a bracket body, a slot enclosed by the bracket body, and a plurality of grooves disposed on the edge of the slot; The display panel is connected to the bracket body; The display film is attached to the display panel and disposed within the slot; The display bracket includes a display bracket body, a plurality of protrusions extending outward from the display bracket body, a plurality of light-transmitting holes penetrating the display bracket body, a display limiting wall, a stepped portion, and a lower opening enclosed by the display limiting wall. The display bracket body is embedded in the slot, the protrusions are embedded in the groove, the lower opening communicates with the light-transmitting holes, the stepped portion is disposed on the display limiting wall, the stepped portion is disposed around the lower opening and is recessed in the thickness direction of the display limiting wall, the display limiting wall encloses a cavity, the cavity is provided with a plurality of inner walls, the display bracket includes a fitting wall and a display limiting wall, the cross-section of the fitting wall matches the cross-section of the slot, an annular adhesive groove is disposed between the fitting wall and the display limiting wall, the annular adhesive groove is disposed around the outside of the lower opening; The display panel is connected to the display bracket. The display panel includes several display units, each display unit corresponding to each light-transmitting hole. The shape of the lower opening matches the shape of the display panel. The height of the step portion is consistent with the height of the inner wall, so that the display panel abuts against the step portion and the inner wall. A sealing layer, wherein the sealing layer is configured as a gel, the sealing layer includes a first sealing layer that is simultaneously connected to the display bracket and the panel bracket, and a second sealing layer that is simultaneously connected to the display panel and the display bracket.

2. The partition assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The panel bracket includes a bracket limiting wall that protrudes downward from the bracket body. The bracket limiting wall surrounds a bracket groove. The cross-section of the bracket groove can cover the groove opening. The bracket groove is arranged around the outside of the display bracket. The first sealing layer is filled between the bracket limiting wall and the display bracket.

3. The partition assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The colloid covers the gap between the display bracket and the bracket limiting wall, the back of the display panel, and the gap between the display panel and the display bracket.

4. The partition assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The display panel includes a circuit board and a plurality of touch sensors connected to the circuit board. Each touch sensor passes through the light-transmitting hole and abuts against the display film. The circuit board fits into the lower opening.

5. The partition assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The display bracket includes several downwardly arranged hot-melt pillars, and the display panel includes several positioning holes that penetrate the circuit board, the positioning holes being used to pass through the hot-melt pillars.

6. The partition assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The light-transmitting hole is tapered, and the cross-sectional area of ​​the light-transmitting hole near the end of the display film is larger than the cross-sectional area near the end of the display panel.

7. The partition assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The partition assembly further includes an annular seal, and the display bracket includes an annular sealing groove facing the display panel. The annular sealing groove is disposed around the outside of all the light-transmitting holes, and the annular seal is disposed inside the annular sealing groove and abuts against the display panel and the display bracket ring, respectively.

8. A refrigeration device, characterized in that, Includes the partition assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 7.

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