Water dispenser and refrigerator

Abstract

The present invention provides a water intake device and a refrigerator, comprising a water outlet pipe and a base for installing the water outlet pipe, wherein the base has an installation cavity with an opening facing forward. The water outlet pipe comprises an outlet section with one end being higher and the other end being lower, and the outlet section passes through the installation cavity. A control panel is provided on one side of the installation cavity, and the control panel is connected to a first electrical connection line; a wiring terminal electrically connected to the first electrical connection line is provided on the other side of the installation cavity, and the control panel and the wiring terminal are respectively located on both sides of the water outlet section. Alternatively, a control panel is provided on one side of the installation cavity, and the control panel is connected to a second electrical connection line, and a portion of the second electrical connection line is located on the other side of the installation cavity, so that the second electrical connection line passes through the installation cavity from the other side of the installation cavity, and the control panel and the portion of the second electrical connection line are respectively located on both sides of the water outlet section. The water intake device and refrigerator provided by the present invention have the advantages of compact structure, small space occupation, and firm fixation of electrical components.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of refrigerators, and in particular to a water intake device and a refrigerator. Background Art

[0002] The refrigerator is a household appliance commonly used by people, which brings great convenience to people's lives. Refrigerators with water-dispensing functions are becoming more and more popular among people.

[0003] Currently available refrigerators with water-dispensing functions have terminals on the control panel that connect to external circuits. The control panel and terminals are placed together, taking up a lot of space. Furthermore, the terminals are not securely fastened to the control panel and can easily fall off. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the above problems, the present invention is proposed to provide a water intake device and a refrigerator that overcome the above problems or at least partially solve the above problems, which have the advantages of compact structure, small space occupation, and firm fixation of electrical components.

[0005] Specifically, the present invention provides a water intake device, comprising a water outlet pipe and a base for mounting the water outlet pipe, wherein the base has a mounting cavity with an opening facing forward;

[0006] The water outlet pipe includes a water outlet section with one end higher than the other end, and the water outlet section passes through the installation cavity;

[0007] A control board is provided on one side of the installation cavity, and the control board is connected to a first electrical connection line; a wiring terminal electrically connected to the first electrical connection line is provided on the other side of the installation cavity, and the control board and the wiring terminal are respectively located on both sides of the water outlet section; or, a control board is provided on one side of the installation cavity, and the control board is connected to a second electrical connection line, and a portion of the second electrical connection line is located on the other side of the installation cavity, so that the second electrical connection line passes through the installation cavity from the other side of the installation cavity, and the control board and portions of the second electrical connection line are respectively located on both sides of the water outlet section.

[0008] Optionally, the water intake device further includes a terminal mounting structure, the terminal mounting structure is arranged on the rear cavity wall of the mounting cavity, and the wiring terminal is mounted on the terminal mounting structure.

[0009] Optionally, the terminal mounting structure includes two clamping plates that are perpendicular to the rear cavity wall of the mounting cavity and are vertically arranged, and a rib plate located on the lower side of the two clamping plates and extending in the transverse direction;

[0010] Each of the clamping plates includes a connecting plate and a hook portion located at a front end of the connecting plate;

[0011] The ribs are provided with threading notches;

[0012] The connecting terminal is inserted between the two card boards.

[0013] The first electrical connection line or the second electrical connection line passes through the threading gap; the first electrical connection line or the second electrical connection line is connected to the lower end of the control board, and the first electrical connection line or the second electrical connection line passes through the bottom of the installation cavity.

[0014] Optionally, the water intake device further includes a wire pressing structure for fixing the first electrical connection wire or the second electrical connection wire, and the wire pressing structure is arranged on the rear cavity wall of the installation cavity.

[0015] Optionally, the wire pressing structure includes:

[0016] A wire pressing plate, comprising a vertical plate perpendicular to the rear wall of the installation cavity and a forward-arched arc plate connected to the front end of the vertical plate, wherein the arc plate is spaced apart from the rear wall of the installation cavity;

[0017] A stop plate is perpendicular to the rear cavity wall of the installation cavity, and the arc plate is located between the stop plate and the vertical plate, and the stop plate and the arc plate are spaced apart.

[0018] Optionally, the wiring terminal is connected to an external terminal, the external terminal is connected to a third electrical connection line, and a hole for the water outlet section and / or the third electrical connection line to pass through is provided on the rear cavity wall of the installation cavity; or, a hole for the water outlet section and / or the second electrical connection line to pass through is provided on the rear cavity wall of the installation cavity.

[0019] Optionally, the rib is located at a preset distance below the two card plates; a hole is provided on the rear cavity wall of the installation cavity between the two card plates, the height of the hole is equal to the length of the edge of the card plate connected to the rear cavity wall, and the width of the hole is equal to the distance between the two card plates.

[0020] Optionally, the water intake device further includes:

[0021] A water outlet switch, the water outlet switch is arranged on the control panel;

[0022] A pressing frame having an upper frame portion and a lower frame portion connected to each other, wherein the lower frame portion is located below the upper frame portion; a front end of the base is inserted into the upper frame portion;

[0023] The upper end of the upper frame portion is rotatably arranged on the base, and the upper end of the upper frame portion is located on the upper side of the water outlet switch; the lower end of the lower frame portion is located on the lower side of the water outlet; a pressing portion is provided on the upper frame portion, and the pressing portion is located on the front side of the water outlet switch, so that when the lower frame portion is forced to rotate backward, the water outlet switch is pressed under the drive of the pressing frame.

[0024] Optionally, the front surface of the upper frame portion is arranged vertically; the front surface of the lower frame portion is arranged obliquely, and the upper end of the front surface of the lower frame portion is located in front of the lower end of the front surface of the lower frame portion; the upper end of the front surface of the lower frame portion is located behind the front surface of the upper frame portion;

[0025] The upper surface of the lower end frame of the lower frame portion is a pressing surface, and the pressing surface is tilted so as to be lower in front and higher in the back;

[0026] The projection of the lower end of the lower frame on the horizontal plane is located behind the projection of the water outlet on the horizontal plane, and the projection of the lower end of the lower frame on the horizontal plane is in contact with or spaced apart from the projection of the water outlet on the horizontal plane.

[0027] The present invention also provides a refrigerator, comprising a door body, a box body and any one of the above-mentioned water intake devices, wherein the base of the water intake device is arranged on the door body or the box body.

[0028] In the water intake device provided by the present invention, the control board and wiring terminals are located on either side of the mounting cavity of the base, and on either side of the water outlet section, respectively. This allows for a rational arrangement of the control board, wiring terminals, and first electrical connection wires, a compact structure, and a small footprint. Of course, the control board can be directly connected to an external electrical wire, namely a second electrical connection wire, which can be located on the other side of the mounting cavity. This allows for a rational arrangement, a compact structure, and a small footprint, preventing entanglement between the second electrical connection wire and the control board.

[0029] Furthermore, the water intake device also has a terminal installation structure and a wire pressing structure. The terminal installation structure facilitates the installation and fixation of the wiring terminal, and the wire pressing structure also makes the connecting wire firmly fixed and more neat and beautiful.

[0030] Based on the following detailed description of specific embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art will become more aware of the above and other objects, advantages and features of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] Hereinafter, some specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail in an exemplary and non-limiting manner with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the accompanying drawings indicate the same or similar components or parts. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that these drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the accompanying drawings:

[0032] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a water intake device according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 2 is a schematic front view of a water intake device according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of a base of a water intake device according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 4 is a partial structural diagram of a water intake device according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 5 is a schematic exploded view of a water intake device according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 6 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a water intake device according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 7 is another schematic cross-sectional view of a water intake device according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 8 is a schematic structural diagram of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] Refer to the following Figures 1 to 8 To describe the water intake device and refrigerator of the embodiment of the present invention. In the description of this embodiment, it should be understood that the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features, that is, include one or more of the features. In the description of the present invention, the meaning of "plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined. When a feature "includes or contains" one or some of the features it covers, unless otherwise specifically described, this indicates that other features are not excluded and may further include other features.

[0041] Unless otherwise expressly defined or limited, terms such as "disposed," "installed," "connected," "connected," "fixed," and "coupled" should be broadly interpreted. For example, they may refer to fixed or detachable connections, or integration; mechanical or electrical connections; direct or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal communication between two elements or interaction between two elements, unless otherwise expressly defined. A person of ordinary skill in the art should be able to understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0042] In addition, in the description of this embodiment, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features not being in direct contact but being in contact via another feature between them. That is, in the description of this embodiment, the first feature being "above," "upper side," and "above" the second feature includes the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. The first feature being "below," "lower side," or "below" the second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0043] In the description of the present embodiment, reference to the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the exemplary expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any appropriate manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0044] Figure 1 : is a schematic structural diagram of a water intake device according to an embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. Figure 1 As shown, and reference Figures 2 to 7 , an embodiment of the present invention provides a water intake device 100, including a water outlet pipe 110 and a base 120 for installing the water outlet pipe 110, and the base 120 has an installation cavity with an opening facing forward. The water outlet pipe 110 includes a water outlet section with one end high and the other end low, and the water outlet section passes through the installation cavity. For example, the water outlet section is tilted with the front lower and the back higher. The water outlet end face of the water outlet section is a horizontal plane, and the inclination angle of the water outlet section is 60° to 80°. Preferably, it is 70°. A control board 121 is provided on one side of the installation cavity, and the control board 121 is connected to a first electrical connection line. A wiring terminal 122 electrically connected to the first electrical connection line is provided on the other side of the installation cavity, and the control board 121 and the wiring terminal 122 are respectively located on both sides of the water outlet section 110. Alternatively, a control board 121 is provided on one side of the installation cavity, and a second electrical connection line is connected to the control board 121. A portion of the second electrical connection line is located on the other side of the installation cavity, so that the second electrical connection line passes through the installation cavity from the other side, and the control board 121 and portions of the second electrical connection line are respectively located on both sides of the water outlet section 110. The first electrical connection line and the second electrical connection line are both internal electrical connection lines 123.

[0045] In the water intake device provided by the embodiment of the present invention, the control board 121 and the wiring terminals 122 are respectively located on either side of the mounting cavity of the base 120 and on either side of the water outlet section 110. This allows the control board 121, wiring terminals 122, and first electrical connection wires to be arranged in a rational manner, have a compact structure, and occupy a small space. Of course, the control board 121 can be directly connected to an external electrical wire, namely a second electrical connection wire, which can be located on the other side of the mounting cavity, thus achieving a rational arrangement, a compact structure, and a small space occupation, preventing entanglement between the second electrical connection wire and the control board 121.

[0046] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the water intake device 100 further includes a terminal mounting structure 124, which is disposed on the rear wall of the mounting cavity, and the connection terminal 122 is mounted on the terminal mounting structure 124. Due to the terminal mounting structure 124, the connection terminal 122 is easy to install and firmly fixed.

[0047] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 4 As shown, the terminal mounting structure 124 includes two vertically arranged clips 125 perpendicular to the rear wall of the mounting cavity, and ribs 126 extending laterally below the two clips 125. Each clip 125 includes a connecting plate and a hook at the front end of the connecting plate. The ribs 126 are provided with threading notches. The threading notches can gather and secure the internal electrical connection wires 123 connected to the terminal block 122. The terminal block 122 is inserted between the two clips 125, and the first or second electrical connection wire passes through the threading notch. The first or second electrical connection wire is connected to the lower end of the control board 121 and passes through the bottom of the mounting cavity. When installing the terminal block 122, the terminal block 122 is aligned between the two clips 125 and moved backward, spreading the two clips 125 apart. Continued movement allows the terminal block 122 to be inserted between the two connecting plates and positioned behind the hook.

[0048] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 4 As shown, the ribs 126 are located at a preset distance below the two clips 125. For example, this preset distance is 5 mm. Of course, this preset distance can be adjusted according to actual conditions, but it should not be too large to prevent it from occupying too much space. At the same time, the threading notch will not serve the purpose of gathering and fixing the internal electrical connection wires 123. A hole is provided on the rear wall of the installation cavity, located between the two clips 125. The height of the hole is equal to the length of the edge of the clip 125 connected to the rear wall, and the width of the hole is equal to the distance between the two clips 125. This hole is used to install the terminal block 122, and the height of the hole is greater than or equal to the height of the terminal block 122.

[0049] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the water extraction device 100 also includes a wire pressing structure 127 for securing the first or second electrical connection wire. The wire pressing structure 127 is disposed on the rear wall of the mounting cavity. Due to the provision of the terminal mounting structure 124, the first or second electrical connection wire is easily secured, and the first or second electrical connection wire is more neatly arranged and aesthetically pleasing.

[0050] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 4 As shown, the wire pressing structure 127 includes a wire pressing plate 128 and a stop plate 129. The wire pressing plate 128 includes a vertical plate perpendicular to the rear cavity wall of the installation cavity and a circular arc plate connected to the front end of the vertical plate and arched forward, and the circular arc plate is spaced apart from the rear cavity wall of the installation cavity. The stop plate 129 is perpendicular to the rear cavity wall of the installation cavity, and the circular arc plate is located between the stop plate 129 and the vertical plate, and the stop plate 129 is spaced apart from the circular arc plate. At least the circular arc plate is used for wire pressing, that is, the internal electrical connection line 123 passes through the circular arc plate.

[0051] In some embodiments of the present invention, the wiring terminal 122 is connected to an external terminal, which is connected to a third electrical connection line. A hole is provided on the rear wall of the installation cavity for passage of the water outlet section 110 and / or the third electrical connection line. The wiring terminal 122 plugs into the external terminal, facilitating installation and removal. For example, one of the wiring terminal 122 and the external terminal is male, and the other is female. The third electrical connection line passes through the hole and connects to an actuator, such as a valve, which controls the flow of water from the water outlet section 110. During operation, the control board 121 issues a water discharge signal, which is transmitted to the valve via the first electrical connection line, the wiring terminal 122, the external terminal, and the third electrical connection line, thereby controlling the flow of water. Alternatively, a hole is provided on the rear wall of the installation cavity for passage of the water outlet section 110 and / or the second electrical connection line. One end of the second electrical connection line is connected to the control board 121, and the other end passes through the hole and connects to the valve. This arrangement eliminates the need for the wiring terminal 122 and the external terminal, reducing costs.

[0052] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figures 2 to 4As shown, the water dispensing device 100 also includes a water outlet switch 130 and a pressing frame 140. The water outlet switch 130 is mounted on the control panel 121. The pressing frame 140 comprises an upper frame portion 141 and a lower frame portion 142, which are connected to each other. The lower frame portion 142 is located below the upper frame portion 141. The front end of the base 120 is inserted into the upper frame portion 141. The upper end of the upper frame portion 141 is rotatably mounted on the base 120, with the upper end of the upper frame portion 141 located above the water outlet switch 130. The lower end of the lower frame portion 142 is located below the water outlet 111. A pressing portion 143 is provided on the upper frame portion 141 and is located in front of the water outlet switch 130. When the lower frame portion 142 is forced to rotate backward, the pressing frame 140 drives the pressing portion 143 to press the water outlet switch 130. Preferably, the water outlet switch 130 is a micro switch.

[0053] When lower frame 142 is pressed, press frame 140 drives press portion 143 backward, pressing water outlet switch 130, thereby controlling water flow from water outlet 111. The front end of base 120 is inserted into upper frame 141, making water intake device 100 compact and space-saving. Furthermore, it successfully breaks through the existing layout of placing the water intake button behind the spout by moving the press frame forward. The overall module is easy to install, comfortable to use, and has a sense of technology, greatly enhancing the quality and user experience of water intake device 100.

[0054] In some embodiments of the present invention, the upper frame portion 141 and the lower frame portion 142 may form a contrast in structure, so that the lower frame portion 142 has a suspended visual effect, which increases the sense of technology and class. Figure 6 As shown, the front surface of the upper frame portion 141 is arranged vertically. The front surface of the lower frame portion 142 is arranged at an angle. Specifically, the angle between the front surface of the lower frame portion 142 and the vertical plane is 2.8 degrees to 4.8 degrees. Preferably, the angle between the front surface of the lower frame portion 142 and the vertical plane is 3.6 degrees to 4 degrees, preferably, 3.8 degrees. The upper end of the front surface of the lower frame portion 142 is located in front of the lower end of the front surface of the lower frame portion 142. The upper end of the front surface of the lower frame portion 142 is located on the rear side of the front surface of the upper frame portion 141. This arrangement gives the upper frame portion 141 and the lower frame portion 142 a sense of layering, thereby improving the suspension effect of the lower frame portion 142.

[0055] The upper surface of the lower edge of the lower frame 142 serves as a pressing surface, tilted so that it is lower at the front and higher at the back. During operation, the water container moves rearward, squeezing the pressing surface. This forces the lower frame 142 to rotate backward. Driven by the pressing frame 140, the pressing portion 143 presses the water outlet switch 130, opening the water path and allowing water to flow out of the water outlet 111. At this point, the angle between the front surface of the lower frame 142 and the vertical plane is 7 degrees, and the water outlet switch 130 is displaced 0.7 mm by the button press.

[0056] The horizontal projection of the lower end of the lower frame portion 142 is located behind the horizontal projection of the water outlet 111. The horizontal projection of the lower end of the lower frame portion 142 is in contact with or spaced apart from the horizontal projection of the water outlet 111. Preferably, the horizontal projection of the lower end of the lower frame portion 142 is in contact with the horizontal projection of the water outlet 111. In other words, under normal conditions, water or water droplets dripping vertically downward from the water outlet 111 are tangent to the front end of the lower frame portion 142. This arrangement maximizes the levitation effect and water intake performance.

[0057] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, the water intake device 100 also includes a decorative cover plate 150, which is vertically arranged at the front end of the base 120. The decorative cover plate 150 is located on the front side of the upper frame portion 141. Alternatively, in other embodiments of the present invention, the front surface of the upper frame portion 141 is vertically arranged, and the decorative cover plate 150 is located inside the upper frame portion 141 and is in the same plane as the front surface of the upper frame portion 141. The decorative cover plate 150 can shield the base 120, thereby making the water intake device 100 more beautiful and improving the user experience. Moreover, the decorative cover plate 150 cooperates with the upper frame portion 141 and the lower frame portion 142 to further improve the suspension effect of the lower frame portion 142.

[0058] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 7 As shown, the water intake device 100 further includes a reset device 160, which is used to reset the pressing frame 140. The reset device 160 is a torsion spring.

[0059] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, a rotating shaft 171 is connected to the upper side of the upper edge of the upper frame portion 141. A bracket 172 and a fixing cover 173 are connected to the upper side of the base 120. The bracket 172 and fixing cover 173 define a rotating shaft mounting hole. The upper end of the bracket 172 has a first groove opening upward, and the fixing cover 173 has a second groove opening downward. The first and second grooves are arranged opposite each other and form the rotating shaft mounting hole. The rotating shaft 171 is mounted in the rotating shaft mounting hole. A torsion spring is fitted over the rotating shaft 171, with one end of the torsion spring connected to the rotating shaft 171 and the other end abutting or connected to the fixing cover 173. When the lower frame portion 142 is pressed, the torsion spring's force overcomes the lower frame portion 142 and causes it to rotate backward. When the force is removed, the torsion spring's force drives the lower frame portion 142 forward until the upper frame portion 141 abuts against the protrusions on either side of the base, thereby resetting the pressing frame 140. In this embodiment, the bracket 172 and the fixing cover 173 can constitute a mounting frame. Further, the mounting frame can also adopt other structures, such as an integrally formed frame.

[0060] In some embodiments of the present invention, fixed cover 173 comprises a front plate, a rear plate, an upper plate, and two mounting plates. The front plate and rear plate are spaced apart, and the upper plate is connected to the upper ends of the front and rear plates. The two mounting plates extend rearward from the lower end of the rear plate. The front plate is provided with a groove, and the front end of bracket 172 is provided with a protrusion that inserts into the groove. Each mounting plate is provided with a mounting hole, and fixed cover 173 is mounted to bracket 172 via the mounting holes and fasteners.

[0061] Because the installation space for water dispenser 100 in the refrigerator along the front-to-back direction is limited, the distance between the rear surface of base 120 and the front surface of upper frame 141 is preferably no greater than 15 mm. The distance between the center of rotating shaft 171 and the front surface of upper frame 141 is 11 mm to 12 mm, preferably 11.5 mm.

[0062] In some embodiments of the present invention, the water intake device 100 further includes a stopper structure. The stopper structure comprises protrusions on either side of the base 120, which prevent the upper frame portion 141 from rotating forward. A reset mechanism 160 forces the pressing frame 140 to rotate forward. When the upper frame portion reaches the protrusions on the base 120, the protrusions prevent further forward movement, thereby stopping the pressing frame 140 from rotating and returning it to its initial position.

[0063] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1 、 Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the water intake device 100 also includes a containing shell 180 with an opening facing forward. The base 120 is arranged in the upper part of the containing shell 180. A support leg 174 protruding backward is provided on the lower end frame of the lower frame portion 142, and the distance between the support leg 174 and the rear wall of the containing shell 180 is 1.5mm to 3mm. Preferably, it is 2mm. This arrangement allows the installation of the pressing frame 140 to have a tolerance of 2mm, avoiding installation errors or structural deformation of the pressing frame 140, so that the pressing frame 140 can rotate and then press the water outlet switch 130. In some embodiments, a decorative back panel is also provided on the rear wall of the containing shell 180, and the decorative back panel makes the water outlet device more beautiful.

[0064] In some embodiments of the present invention, the housing 180 is formed with a first slot opening facing upward and a second slot opening facing upward and located below the first slot. A first latch and a second latch are provided at the rear of the base 120. The first latch is mounted in the first slot, and the second latch is mounted in the second slot, to secure the base 120 to the housing 180. This arrangement facilitates installation of the base 120.

[0065] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 2As shown, a water receiving groove 181 is provided on the bottom wall of the housing 180. The water receiving groove 181 extends in the transverse direction. When the water intake device 100 is used to receive water, water will inevitably spill. The water receiving groove can be used to receive the spilled water and prevent it from spilling outside the water intake device 100.

[0066] In some embodiments of the present invention, the water intake device further includes a pipe installation device and a first receptacle. The pipe installation device and the first receptacle are used to install the water outlet section 110. The pipe installation device includes a covering sleeve, a stop block, and a positioning block. The stop block is disposed at one end of the outer peripheral wall of the covering sleeve, and the projection of the covering sleeve onto a reference plane perpendicular to the axis of the covering sleeve is located inward of the projection of the stop block onto the reference plane. The positioning block is disposed on the outer peripheral wall of the covering sleeve and connected to the stop block.

[0067] The first socket portion is installed in the containing shell 180. The first socket portion includes a first cylinder and a second cylinder. The diameter of the through hole of the first cylinder is larger than the diameter of the outer peripheral wall of the water outlet section, and a positioning notch or a positioning groove is provided at one end of the first cylinder. The covering sleeve covers the water outlet section of the water outlet section, and the water outlet section passes through the through hole of the first cylinder. The covering sleeve is inserted into the through hole of the first cylinder from one end of the first cylinder, and the covering sleeve contacts and abuts against the hole wall of the through hole of the first cylinder. The positioning block is inserted into the positioning notch or the positioning groove, and the stop block is located on the outside of the first cylinder and contacts and abuts against one end of the first cylinder. Along the direction from one end of the first cylinder to the other end, the diameter of the through hole of the first cylinder gradually becomes smaller, and this arrangement facilitates the insertion of the water outlet section.

[0068] The second cylinder is connected to the other end of the first cylinder, and the first cylinder is coaxial with the second cylinder. The diameter of the through hole of the first cylinder is larger than the diameter of the through hole of the second cylinder, and the water outlet section passes through the through hole of the second cylinder, and the water outlet section contacts or abuts against the hole wall of the through hole of the second cylinder. This arrangement makes the water outlet section more firmly installed and fixed. In some other embodiments, the diameter of the through hole of the second cylinder is larger than the diameter of the outer wall of the pipeline, and a plurality of ridges extending along the axial direction of the second cylinder are provided between the water outlet section and the hole wall of the through hole of the second cylinder, and each ridge is connected to the hole wall of the through hole of the second cylinder. The plurality of ridges can also play a role in fixing the water outlet section 110.

[0069] In some embodiments of the present invention, the water intake device further includes a second socket portion, which is mounted on the base 120. The second socket portion is spaced apart from the first socket portion. The second socket portion includes a mounting portion having a through hole for inserting or passing the water outlet section. Ribs are provided on the peripheral wall of the through hole, with one end of the rib adjacent to one end of the through hole and the other end adjacent to the other end of the through hole. The ribs are in contact with or abut against the water outlet section.

[0070] During operation, the pipe installation device and the outlet section are inserted into the first insertion hole, and the outlet section then passes through the through-hole of the mounting portion of the second insertion hole. Ribs are provided on the peripheral walls of the through-hole, which contact or abut the outlet section, further securing the outlet section and making its installation more secure. Multiple ribs are possible. In this embodiment, there are two ribs.

[0071] In some embodiments of the present invention, the second insertion portion further includes a guide portion connected to the mounting portion for guiding the water outlet segment into the through-hole. The guide portion includes a guide surface, which is a portion or all of the cylindrical surface whose diameter gradually decreases along the guiding direction. The guide portion guides the insertion of the water outlet segment, making installation of the water outlet segment more convenient.

[0072] In some embodiments of the present invention, a through first socket is provided on the upper cavity wall of the installation cavity, and two through second sockets are provided on both sides of the lower cavity wall of the installation cavity. A third clip is provided on the upper end of the rear wall of the decorative cover plate 150, and the third clip includes a first connecting column and a first protrusion located at the rear end of the first connecting column, and the first protrusion is located on the upper surface of the first connecting column. Two fourth clips are provided on both sides of the lower end of the rear wall of the decorative cover plate 150, and each fourth clip includes a second connecting column and a second protrusion located at the rear end of the second connecting column, and the second protrusion is located on the lower surface of the second connecting column. During installation, first insert the first protrusion of the third clip into the first socket, and then rotate the lower end of the decorative cover plate 150 backward until the second protrusion of the fourth clip is inserted into the second socket, thereby completing the installation of the decorative cover plate 150.

[0073] The embodiment of the present invention further provides a refrigerator 200, such as Figure 8 As shown, the water intake device 100 includes a door 210, a housing, and any of the above-described embodiments. The base of the water intake device 100 is disposed on the door 210 or the housing. For example, the base can be disposed on the outer or inner surface of the door 210, or on the outer or inner surface of the housing. Preferably, the base is disposed on the outer surface of the door 210, allowing water to be drawn without opening the door 210. The valve is mounted within the hinge box of the hinge assembly or on the housing, resulting in a compact structure that does not occupy a large amount of space. A water tank is also disposed within the housing, serving as a water source for the water intake device 100.

[0074] At this point, those skilled in the art will recognize that, although a number of exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described in detail herein, many other variations or modifications consistent with the principles of the present invention may be directly determined or derived from the disclosure of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should be understood and deemed to cover all such other variations or modifications.

Claims

1. A water intake device, characterized in that: It comprises a water outlet pipe and a base for installing the water outlet pipe, wherein the base has a mounting cavity with an opening facing forward; The water outlet pipe includes a water outlet section with one end higher than the other end, and the water outlet section passes through the installation cavity; A control board is provided on one side of the installation cavity, and a first electrical connection line is connected to the control board; a wiring terminal electrically connected to the first electrical connection line is provided on the other side of the installation cavity, and the control board and the wiring terminal are respectively located on both sides of the water outlet section; or a control board is provided on one side of the installation cavity, and the control board is connected to a second electrical connection line, a portion of the second electrical connection line is located on the other side of the installation cavity, so that the second electrical connection line passes through the installation cavity from the other side of the installation cavity, and the control board and portions of the second electrical connection line are respectively located on both sides of the water outlet section; It also includes a terminal mounting structure, the terminal mounting structure is arranged on the rear cavity wall of the mounting cavity, and the wiring terminal is mounted on the terminal mounting structure; It also includes a wire pressing structure for fixing the first electrical connection wire or the second electrical connection wire, wherein the wire pressing structure is arranged on the rear cavity wall of the installation cavity; Also includes: A water outlet switch, the water outlet switch is arranged on the control panel; A pressing frame having an upper frame portion and a lower frame portion connected to each other, wherein the lower frame portion is located below the upper frame portion; a front end of the base is inserted into the upper frame portion; The upper end of the upper frame is rotatably mounted on the base, and the upper end of the upper frame is located above the water outlet switch; the lower end of the lower frame is located below the water outlet; a pressing portion is provided on the upper frame, and the pressing portion is located in front of the water outlet switch, so that when the lower frame is rotated backward under force, the pressing portion presses the water outlet switch under the drive of the pressing frame; The front surface of the upper frame portion is arranged vertically; the front surface of the lower frame portion is arranged obliquely, and the upper end of the front surface of the lower frame portion is located in front of the lower end of the front surface of the lower frame portion; the upper end of the front surface of the lower frame portion is located behind the front surface of the upper frame portion; The upper surface of the lower end frame of the lower frame portion is a pressing surface, and the pressing surface is tilted so as to be lower in front and higher in the back; The projection of the lower end of the lower frame on the horizontal plane is located behind the projection of the water outlet on the horizontal plane, and the projection of the lower end of the lower frame on the horizontal plane is in contact with or spaced apart from the projection of the water outlet on the horizontal plane.

2. The water intake device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The terminal mounting structure includes two vertically arranged clamping plates perpendicular to the rear cavity wall of the mounting cavity, and a rib extending in the transverse direction and located on the lower sides of the two clamping plates; Each of the clamping plates includes a connecting plate and a hook portion located at a front end of the connecting plate; The ribs are provided with threading notches; The connecting terminal is inserted between the two card boards. The first electrical connection line or the second electrical connection line passes through the threading gap; the first electrical connection line or the second electrical connection line is connected to the lower end of the control board, and the first electrical connection line or the second electrical connection line passes through the bottom of the installation cavity.

3. The water intake device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The wire pressing structure includes: A wire pressing plate, comprising a vertical plate perpendicular to the rear wall of the installation cavity and a forward-arched arc plate connected to the front end of the vertical plate, wherein the arc plate is spaced apart from the rear wall of the installation cavity; A stop plate is perpendicular to the rear cavity wall of the installation cavity, and the arc plate is located between the stop plate and the vertical plate, and the stop plate and the arc plate are spaced apart.

4. The water intake device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connection terminal is connected to an external terminal, the external terminal is connected to a third electrical connection line, and a hole for the water outlet section and / or the third electrical connection line to pass through is provided on the rear cavity wall of the installation cavity; or, a hole for the water outlet section and / or the second electrical connection line to pass through is provided on the rear cavity wall of the installation cavity.

5. The water intake device according to claim 2, characterized in that The rib is located at a preset distance below the two card plates; a hole is provided on the rear wall of the mounting cavity between the two card plates, the height of the hole is equal to the length of the edge of the card plate connected to the rear wall, and the width of the hole is equal to the distance between the two card plates.

6. A refrigerator comprising a door and a box, characterized in that: It also includes the water intake device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the base of the water intake device is arranged on the door body or the box body.

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