Front panel of a drawer for a refrigerator, drawer for a refrigerator, and refrigerator

Abstract

The present invention relates to a front panel for a drawer of a refrigerator, a drawer for a refrigerator, and a refrigerator. The front panel includes: a panel frame, a closed frame opening formed in the middle of the panel frame; glass, configured to be assembled on the rear side of the panel frame from back to front and exposed to the front side of the panel frame through the frame opening; and a rear decorative strip, detachably assembled on the rear side of the panel frame, and clamping at least part of the edge of the glass between the panel frame and the rear decorative strip. The front side of the panel frame can present an integral structure without gaps, and the appearance is relatively beautiful. During assembly, the glass can be pre-assembled on the rear side of the panel frame, and then the rear decorative strip can be assembled on the rear side of the panel frame and fixed by clamping. This method is not only simple to operate, but also has no restrictions on the size of the panel frame. No matter how large the front panel is, it is suitable for assembly using this method. The rear decorative strip is detachably connected to the panel frame, which is convenient for removing or replacing the glass, thereby facilitating the maintenance of the front panel.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of refrigeration and freezing devices, and in particular to a front panel of a drawer of a refrigerator, a drawer of a refrigerator, and a refrigerator. Background Art

[0002] Refrigerators are essential household appliances, preserving food freshness and extending its shelf life. More and more refrigerators are adopting drawer-style designs, and drawer structures are becoming increasingly diverse. For example, some drawer fronts feature transparent glass panels, allowing users to easily observe the contents. These drawer fronts are typically assembled by inserting the glass into a U-shaped aluminum frame. The frame is then sealed with aluminum trim to secure the glass, and finally secured with glue. However, a noticeable gap exists between the U-shaped frame and the trim, detracting from the drawer's appearance. The glass needs to be secured to the aluminum frame or trim with glue, which is not only cumbersome but also difficult to remove, making repairs difficult and costly. Because aluminum frames are relatively flexible, plugging glass into the U-shaped frame is only suitable for smaller drawer fronts. For larger drawer fronts, the frame can easily deform, making installation of the glass difficult or even impossible. Summary of the Invention

[0003] An object of the first aspect of the present invention is to overcome at least one drawback of the prior art and to provide a front panel for a drawer of a refrigerator that is aesthetically pleasing and easy to assemble and maintain.

[0004] A further object of the first aspect of the present invention is to improve the stability of the glass assembly and simplify the structure of the front panel.

[0005] Another further object of the first aspect of the present invention is to enable the front panel to have a luminous effect.

[0006] A second aspect of the present invention aims to provide a drawer having the above-mentioned front panel.

[0007] A third aspect of the present invention is to provide a refrigerator having the above-mentioned drawer.

[0008] According to a first aspect of the present invention, the present invention provides a front panel for a drawer of a refrigerator, comprising:

[0009] A panel frame, wherein a closed frame opening is formed in the middle of the panel frame;

[0010] glass, configured to be assembled on the rear side of the panel frame from back to front and exposed to the front side of the panel frame through the frame opening; and

[0011] A rear decorative strip is detachably mounted on the rear side of the panel frame and clamps at least a portion of an edge of the glass between the panel frame and the rear decorative strip.

[0012] Optionally, a top groove with a notch facing downward is formed on the top of the panel frame, and a bottom groove with a notch facing upward is formed on the bottom of the panel frame; and

[0013] The glass is configured to be first inserted into the top groove in an inclined manner from bottom to top, and then dropped into the bottom groove in a vertical posture, thereby being confined between the top groove and the bottom groove.

[0014] Optionally, the panel frame includes a top frame at the upper portion, a bottom frame at the lower portion, and two lateral side frames connected between the top frame and the bottom frame; and

[0015] The rear decorative strip is connected to the top frame of the panel frame.

[0016] Optionally, the top groove is formed on the top frame, and the top frame further includes a connecting groove located at the rear side of the top groove and opening rearward; and

[0017] The rear trim strip includes a front side panel forming the front portion thereof, a rear side panel forming the rear portion thereof, a bottom panel connected between the bottom portions of the front side panel and the bottom portions of the rear side panel, a first front flange extending horizontally forward from the front side panel, and a rear flange extending horizontally forward from the rear side panel; wherein

[0018] The rear trim is configured to first be installed upward from a pre-assembly position below the top frame so that the front side panel and the first front flange enter the top groove, and then be installed forward so that the rear flange is gradually inserted into and confined in the connecting groove, and so that the top and rear surfaces of the glass respectively abut against the lower surface of the first front flange and the front surface of the front side panel.

[0019] Optionally, the rear trim strip further includes a second front flange extending horizontally forward from the front side panel, the second front flange being spaced above the first front flange to form a receiving groove with a notch facing forward between the first front flange and the second front flange; and

[0020] A light emitting device for emitting light toward the glass is provided in the receiving groove.

[0021] Optionally, a notch is provided at a position of the first front flange corresponding to the light emitting device, so that light emitted by the light emitting device can illuminate the glass through the notch.

[0022] Optionally, the light emitting device includes a light board and light beads installed below the light board; and

[0023] A buffer is also provided under the lamp board, the bottom of which abuts against the first front flange and / or the glass, and the height of the buffer extending downward from the lower surface of the lamp board is higher than the height of the lamp beads extending downward from the lower surface of the lamp board.

[0024] Optionally, a limiting connection portion is respectively provided on the upper portion of the two lateral side frames, and the two limiting connection portions are respectively abutted against the lateral ends of the rear decorative strip to limit the rear decorative strip;

[0025] A connecting hole extending in the transverse direction is formed inside each of the limiting connecting portions, and the connecting hole is used for a connecting piece for fastening the front panel and the drawer body of the drawer to pass through.

[0026] Optionally, the panel frame includes a top frame at the upper part, a bottom frame at the lower part, and two lateral side frames connected between the top frame and the bottom frame; wherein

[0027] A limiting portion is respectively provided on the two lateral side frames to limit the glass between the two limiting portions.

[0028] Optionally, the front panel further includes:

[0029] The two fixing sleeves are configured to be respectively sleeved on the two limiting parts after the glass is assembled on the panel frame, so as to respectively abut against the two lateral side edges of the glass, so that the glass is clamped between the two fixing sleeves.

[0030] Optionally, at least a portion of the periphery of the glass is provided with an elastic buffer strip.

[0031] According to a second aspect of the present invention, the present invention further provides a drawer for a refrigerator, comprising:

[0032] a drawer body defining a storage space therein; and

[0033] The front panel described in any of the above solutions is arranged in front of the drawer body.

[0034] According to a third aspect of the present invention, the present invention further provides a refrigerator comprising the drawer described in any one of the above solutions.

[0035] The front panel of a refrigerator drawer of the present invention comprises a panel frame, glass, and a rear trim strip. A closed opening is formed in the middle of the panel frame. That is, the opening is formed entirely within the panel frame, rather than being formed from multiple components. This allows the front of the panel frame to present a seamless, monolithic structure, resulting in a more aesthetically pleasing appearance. The glass is assembled from the back to the front of the panel frame and exposed to the front of the frame through the opening. The rear trim strip is removably mounted to the rear of the panel frame, with at least a portion of the edge of the glass clamped between the panel frame and the rear trim strip, thereby securing the glass. In other words, during assembly, the glass can be pre-installed on the rear of the panel frame, and then the rear trim strip can be attached to the rear of the panel frame, securing the glass by clamping. This method is not only simple to operate but also adapts to the size of the panel frame, making it suitable for front panels of any size. The rear trim strip is removably connected to the panel frame, facilitating the removal or replacement of the glass, thereby facilitating maintenance of the front panel.

[0036] Furthermore, the rear decorative strip of the present application is connected to the top frame of the panel frame, that is, the rear decorative strip only has a clamping effect on the top of the glass. As for the lateral sides of the glass, the glass is limited to the left and right by the limiting parts provided on the two lateral side frames of the panel frame, which facilitates accurate positioning of the glass during assembly. After the glass is assembled, a fixing sleeve is provided on the limiting part so that the fixing sleeve abuts against the two lateral side edges of the glass, thereby clamping the glass between the two fixing sleeves, strictly limiting the lateral displacement of the glass and improving the stability of the glass assembly. Compared with the method of using decorative strips to clamp the glass on all sides, the present application reduces the number of decorative strips, simplifies the structure of the front panel, and facilitates its connection with the drawer body.

[0037] Furthermore, the rear trim is specifically designed with a first front flange and a second front flange, defining a receiving slot between the two flanges. Before the rear trim is assembled to the rear side of the panel frame, a lighting device for emitting light toward the glass can be installed in the receiving slot, giving the front panel a luminous effect. The lighting device is also very simple to assemble and will not affect the assembly of the rear trim.

[0038] 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

[0039] 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:

[0040] Figure 1is a schematic structural diagram of a drawer for a refrigerator according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of a front panel according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0042] Figure 3 is a schematic exploded structural diagram of a front panel according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 4 is a schematic side view of a front panel according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0044] Figures 5 to 8 is a schematic structural diagram of a glass installation process according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0045] Figures 9 to 11 is a schematic structural diagram of an assembly process of a rear trim strip according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0046] Figure 12 is a schematic structural diagram of a partial structure of a rear trim strip according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0047] Figure 13 yes Figure 2 Schematic enlarged view of the middle part A;

[0048] Figure 14 is a schematic structural diagram of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0049] The present invention first provides a front panel for a drawer of a refrigerator. Figure 1 Schematic diagram of a drawer for a refrigerator according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 The drawer 200 for a refrigerator of the present invention includes a drawer body 201 and a front panel 1. A storage space is defined in the drawer body 201, and the front panel 1 is arranged in front of the drawer body 201.

[0050] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of a front panel according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 3 is a schematic structural exploded view of a front panel according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 4 is a schematic side view of a front panel according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figures 2 to 4 The front panel 1 of the present invention includes a panel frame 10 , a glass 20 and a rear decorative strip 30 .

[0051] A closed frame opening 11 is formed in the middle of the panel frame 10. That is, the frame opening 11 is completely formed on the panel frame 10 rather than being surrounded by multiple parts. Therefore, the front side of the panel frame 10 can present a seamless integral structure with a more beautiful appearance.

[0052] The glass 20 is configured to be assembled on the rear side of the panel frame 10 from the rear to the front, and is exposed to the front side of the panel frame 10 through the frame opening 11. In other words, the glass 20 is assembled to the panel frame 10 from the rear side. Therefore, any assembly structure between the glass 20 and the panel frame 10 is not visible on the front side of the front panel 1.

[0053] The rear trim 30 is detachably mounted on the rear side of the panel frame 10 and clamps at least a portion of the edge of the glass 20 between the panel frame 10 and the rear trim 30. In other words, the glass 20 is fixed by clamping the rear trim 30 and the panel frame 10.

[0054] Specifically, during assembly, the glass 20 can be pre-installed on the rear side of the panel frame 10, and then the rear trim 30 can be mounted on the rear side of the panel frame 10, securing the glass 20 by clamping. This method is not only simple to operate but also has no restrictions on the size of the panel frame 10, making it suitable for assembly of front panels 1 of any size. Furthermore, the rear trim 30 is detachably connected to the panel frame 10, making it easy to remove or replace the glass 20, thereby facilitating maintenance of the front panel 1.

[0055] Furthermore, the rear trim strip 30 and the panel frame 10 can be detachably connected by one or more of a snap connection, an interference fit, and a fastener connection. In either case, the detachment of the rear trim strip 30 and the panel frame 10 is facilitated.

[0056] Figures 5 to 8 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the glass installation process according to an embodiment of the present invention. In some embodiments, the top of the panel frame 10 is provided with a top groove 12 with a notch downward, and the bottom of the panel frame 10 is provided with a bottom groove 13 with a notch upward. When the glass 20 approaches the panel frame 10 from the back to the front (see FIG. 1 ), the glass 20 is placed on the panel frame 10. Figure 5 (as shown), first tilt it upwards and insert it into the top groove 12 (see Figure 6 The state shown in FIG. 1 is shown in FIG. 1 , and then the panel frame 10 is pressed forward (see FIG. Figure 7 Finally, it descends into the bottom groove 13 in a vertical position (see Figure 8 The glass 20 is thus confined between the top groove 12 and the bottom groove 13. Specifically, the top groove 12 and the bottom groove 13 are both strip-shaped grooves extending in the transverse direction. The top and bottom of the glass 20 are respectively confined in the top groove 12 and the bottom groove 13, thereby pre-positioning the glass 20 in the up-down direction and the front-back direction.

[0057] In some embodiments, the panel frame 10 may include a top frame 14 at the top, a bottom frame 15 at the bottom, and two lateral side frames 16 connected between the top frame 14 and the bottom frame 15. Specifically, the top groove 12 may be formed on the top frame 14, and the bottom groove 13 may be formed on the bottom frame 15. The bottom frame 15 may also be formed with a handle groove 151 with a downward notch. The handle groove 151 is used to form a handle portion of the drawer 200, which facilitates the user to push and pull the drawer 200 through the handle portion.

[0058] Furthermore, the rear decorative strip 30 is connected to the top frame 14 of the panel frame 10. In other words, the rear decorative strip 30 only has a clamping effect on the top of the glass 20.

[0059] The applicant recognized that since the glass 20 is first inserted into the top groove 12 at an angle and then sinks into the bottom groove 13 in a vertical position, the width of the top groove 12 in the front-to-back direction needs to be greater than the thickness of the glass 20, and the width of the bottom groove 13 in the front-to-back direction can be equal to or slightly greater than the thickness of the glass 20, so that the glass 20 can be just stuck in the bottom groove 13 from top to bottom. Therefore, the bottom groove 13 has a strict restrictive effect on the glass 20 in the front-to-back direction and the downward direction, and can ensure the stability of the bottom of the glass 20 even without the presence of additional restrictive structures to assist in limiting. To this end, the present application designs the rear decorative strip 30 to be connected only to the top frame 14, that is, to only clamp the top of the glass 20. This can not only ensure the overall stability of the glass 20, but also reduce the number of rear decorative strips 30, simplify the structure of the front panel 1, and facilitate its connection with the drawer body 201.

[0060] Figures 9 to 11 This is a schematic structural diagram illustrating the assembly process of a rear trim strip according to one embodiment of the present invention. In some embodiments, a top groove 12 is formed on the top frame 14, and the top frame 14 also includes a rearwardly opening connecting groove 141 located behind the top groove 12. It will be appreciated that both the top groove 12 and the connecting groove 141 are strip-shaped grooves extending along the length (i.e., the transverse direction) of the top frame 14.

[0061] The rear trim strip 30 further includes a front side panel 31 forming its front portion, a rear side panel 32 forming its rear portion, a bottom panel 33 connected between the bottoms of the front side panel 31 and the bottoms of the rear side panel 32, a first front flange 34 extending horizontally forward from the front side panel 31, and a rear flange 35 extending horizontally forward from the rear side panel 32. Specifically, the front side panel 31, the rear side panel 32, and the bottom panel 33 form a structure with a "U" shape in longitudinal cross-section. Both the front side panel 31 and the rear side panel 32 extend vertically, while the bottom panel 33 extends horizontally.

[0062] Furthermore, the rear trim strip 30 is configured to be first assembled from a pre-assembled position below the top frame 14 (see Figure 9 The state shown) is installed upward so that the front side plate 31 and the first front flange 34 of the rear decorative strip 30 enter the top groove 12 (see Figure 10 The front panel 31 is installed forward so that the rear flange 35 is gradually inserted into and confined in the connecting groove 141, and the top and rear surfaces of the glass 20 are respectively in contact with the lower surface of the first front flange 34 and the front surface of the front side plate 31 (see FIG. Figure 11 (see state). On the one hand, the rear trim strip 30 can be assembled to the panel frame 10 by mating the first front flange 34 with the connecting groove 141. On the other hand, the first front flange 34 of the rear trim strip 30 can also restrain the glass 20 downward, preventing it from moving upward. The front side plate 31 of the rear trim strip 30 can also restrain the glass 20 forward, forcing it to abut against the panel frame 10 forward, preventing it from moving forward or backward. At this point, the glass 20 is firmly restrained between the panel frame 10 and the rear trim strip 30.

[0063] It can be seen that the present invention can strengthen the limiting of the glass 20 during the assembly of the rear trim 30 by specially designing the structure of the rear trim 30 and the panel frame 10, and then matching the special assembly process of the rear trim 30. Not only is the assembly process very simple, but it also improves the stability of the installation of the glass 20.

[0064] Specifically, a plurality of connection holes may be formed on the rear side panels 32 of the rear trim strip 30, and corresponding connection holes may also be formed on the top frame 14 of the panel frame 10. Fasteners 40 passing through the connection holes on the rear side panels 32 and the top frame 14 can securely connect the rear trim strip 30 to the panel frame 10. A hook 351 is also provided at the end of the rear flange 35 to prevent the rear flange 35 from sliding out of the connection slot 141, thereby improving the secure assembly between the rear trim strip 30 and the panel frame 10.

[0065] In some embodiments, the rear trim strip 30 further includes a second front flange 36 extending horizontally forward from the front side panel 31. The second front flange 36 is positioned above the first front flange 34, forming a receiving slot 37 with a notch facing forward between the first and second front flanges 34, 36. A light-emitting device 50 is disposed within the receiving slot 37 for emitting light toward the glass 20. Specifically, the light-emitting device 50 can be pre-installed in the receiving slot 37 before the rear trim strip 30 is assembled to the rear side of the panel frame 10, thereby providing the front panel 1 with a light-emitting effect. The assembly of the light-emitting device 50 is very simple and does not affect the assembly of the rear trim strip 30. The light-emitting device 50 is clipped into the receiving slot 37 and can be attached with the aid of double-sided tape.

[0066] Specifically, when the rear trim strip 30 is assembled to the panel frame 10, the top of the second front flange 36 abuts the bottom wall of the top groove 12 opposite its notch, and the upper surface of the bottom plate 33 abuts the lower surface of the downwardly extending portion of the top frame 14. In other words, the rear trim strip 30 and the panel frame 10 have multiple mating interfaces, each with no gaps between them. This prevents any shaking between the rear trim strip 30 and the panel frame 10, reduces noise, and further enhances the stability of the assembly between the rear trim strip 30 and the panel frame 10.

[0067] Figure 12 The figure is a schematic diagram of a portion of the rear trim according to one embodiment of the present invention. In some embodiments, a notch 341 is provided on the first front flange 34 at a location corresponding to the light-emitting device 50, allowing light from the light-emitting device 50 to pass through the notch 341 and reach the glass 20. Specifically, both the rear trim 30 and the panel frame 10 can be made of aluminum, a material that is opaque. Therefore, the notch 341 allows light from the light-emitting device 50 to reach the glass 20.

[0068] In some embodiments, the lighting device 50 includes a light board 51 and lamp beads 52 mounted below the light board 51. The lamp beads 52 can be exposed at the position where the notch 341 is located so as to emit light toward the glass 20. The light board 51 is mounted on the first front flange 34.

[0069] The applicant recognizes that when the rear trim 30 or the panel frame 10 is subjected to external forces, it may deform. When this deformation reaches a certain level, it will squeeze the light-emitting device 50, and the lamp beads 52 may contact the glass 20 or even be squeezed by the glass 20 and the light board 51, posing a risk of breakage. To this end, a buffer member 53 is provided below the light board 51. The bottom of the buffer member 53 abuts the first front flange 34 and / or the glass 20. The height to which the buffer member 53 extends downward from the lower surface of the light board 51 is higher than the height to which the lamp beads 52 extend downward from the lower surface of the light board 51. As a result, when the light-emitting device 50 is squeezed, the buffer member 53 will contact the glass 20 or the first front flange 34 before the lamp beads 52, thereby providing a certain degree of support and effectively preventing the lamp beads 52 from being squeezed and broken.

[0070] Furthermore, there are multiple lamp beads 52, which are spaced laterally below the lamp board 51. There are multiple buffer members 53, which are spaced laterally below the lamp board 51. The lamp beads 52 and buffer members 53 can be arranged alternately to provide better protection. A power cord 54 for providing power to the light-emitting device 50 can extend through one of the lateral sides of the panel frame 10 into the receiving groove 37 and be electrically connected to the light-emitting device 50.

[0071] Specifically, since the light board 51 is typically a PCB circuit board with solder joints and wiring, it is difficult to install a buffer such as a rubber pad on the light board 51. Therefore, the buffer 53 of the present invention is preferably a capacitor. This capacitor is not only easy to install on the light board 51, but is also inexpensive and low-cost. More importantly, the capacitor is usually a cylindrical member of a certain height, which provides good protection. It should be noted that the capacitor is not connected to the circuit of the light board 51 and does not serve any electrical function.

[0072] Figure 13 yes Figure 2 A schematic enlarged view of center portion A. In some embodiments, a restraining connection portion 161 is provided on the upper portion of each of the two lateral side frames 16 of the panel frame 10. The two restraining connection portions 161 abut against the lateral ends of the rear trim strip 30 to limit the rear trim strip 30. Each restraining connection portion 161 has a laterally extending connection hole 162 defined therein. The connection holes 162 are for passage of a connector used to secure the front panel 1 to the drawer body 201 of the drawer 200.

[0073] That is to say, the installation position of the rear decorative strip 30 can be pre-positioned by limiting the connection part 161, which is convenient for finding the correct position for installation, and when the front panel 1 and the drawer body 201 are fastened using the connection part, the rear decorative strip 30 can be prevented from shifting to either side in the lateral direction due to vibration or uneven force.

[0074] In some embodiments, the panel frame 10 may include a top frame 14 at the top, a bottom frame 15 at the bottom, and two lateral side frames 16 connected between the top frame 14 and the bottom frame 15. Each of the two lateral side frames 16 is provided with a limiting portion 163 to limit the glass 20 between the two limiting portions 163. In this way, the glass 20 can be pre-positioned in the lateral direction.

[0075] Furthermore, the front panel 1 also includes two fixing sleeves 60, which are configured to be respectively mounted on the two limiting portions 163 after the glass 20 is assembled on the panel frame 10, so as to respectively abut against the two lateral side edges of the glass 20, so that the glass 20 is clamped between the two fixing sleeves 60.

[0076] The applicant recognized that to facilitate installation of the glass 20, the lateral spacing between the two stoppers 163 needs to be greater than the lateral width of the glass 20. Therefore, the two stoppers 163 can only roughly limit the position of the glass 20 in the lateral direction and cannot prevent the glass 20 from even slight lateral movement. To this end, after the glass 20 is assembled to the panel frame 10, the present application applies a fixing sleeve 60 to each stopper 163, so that the lateral ends of the glass 20 abut against the two fixing sleeves 60. This ensures that the two fixing sleeves 60 strictly limit the position of the glass 20 in the lateral direction, preventing the glass 20 from moving relative to the panel frame 10. Furthermore, the provision of two fixing sleeves 60 can also reduce the number of rear trim strips on both sides, allowing the rear trim strip 30 to only clamp and secure the top of the glass 20. In other words, the cooperation between the two fixing sleeves 60 and the rear trim strip 30 can fully restrict the positioning of the glass 20 in the vertical, front-back, and left-right directions, reducing the number of rear trim strips 30 and simplifying the structure of the front panel 1.

[0077] Furthermore, the two limiting portions 163 can be located at the middle of the two lateral side frames 16 in the vertical direction, so as to uniformly limit the glass 20 in the vertical direction. Specifically, the fixing sleeve 60 can be a rubber sleeve, a silicone sleeve or other flexible structure capable of limiting the position.

[0078] In some embodiments, an elastic buffer strip 70 is provided around at least a portion of the periphery of the glass 20. The elastic buffer strip 70 is placed around the periphery of the glass 20 before the glass 20 is assembled to the panel frame 10 and is assembled to the rear side of the panel frame 10 along with the glass 20. As a result, the elastic buffer strip 70 is positioned at the interface between the glass 20 and the panel frame 10. When the panel frame 10 deforms due to compression or extreme thermal expansion and contraction, the elastic buffer strip 70 can absorb some of the compression and buffer the forces acting between the glass 20 and the panel frame 10, thereby preventing damage to the glass 20 or the panel frame 10.

[0079] Specifically, the elastic buffer strip 70 can be a rubber strip, a silicone strip, etc.

[0080] Furthermore, a notch may be provided in the elastic buffer strip 70 at a position corresponding to the light emitting device 50 to prevent the light emitted by the light emitting device 50 from not irradiating the glass 20 .

[0081] The present invention further provides a drawer 200 for a refrigerator, comprising a drawer body 201 and a front panel 1 as described in any of the above embodiments. The drawer body 201 defines a storage space therein, and the front panel 1 is disposed in front of the drawer body 201 .

[0082] Specifically, the front panel 1 and the drawer body 201 can be connected by fasteners such as screws and bolts.

[0083] The present invention also provides a refrigerator. Figure 14 2 is a schematic structural diagram of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention. The refrigerator 300 of the present invention includes the drawer 200 described in any of the above embodiments.

[0084] Furthermore, the refrigerator 300 may include a box body 301 and door bodies, wherein at least one storage compartment is defined in the box body 301, and the plurality of door bodies may be pivotally disposed at the front side of one of the storage compartments.

[0085] Specifically, in Figure 14 In the illustrated embodiment, refrigerator 300 includes a first door 302, a second door 303, a third door 304, and a fourth door 305. Generally, the storage compartments corresponding to first and second doors 302 and 303 are refrigerated compartments, the storage compartment corresponding to third door 304 is a variable temperature compartment or a freezer compartment, and the storage compartment corresponding to fourth door 305 is a freezer compartment. Refrigerator 300 includes two drawers 200, one located between first and third doors 302 and 304, and one between second and fourth doors 303 and 305, respectively. Drawers 200 can function as either refrigerated compartments or variable temperature compartments.

[0086] Those skilled in the art should also understand that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "top", "bottom", etc. used to indicate orientation or positional relationships in the embodiments of the present invention are based on the actual usage status of the drawer 200 and the refrigerator 300. These terms are only used to facilitate the description and understanding of the technical solution of the present invention, and do not indicate or imply that the device or device referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0087] 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 front panel for a refrigerator drawer, characterized in that: include: A panel frame, wherein a closed frame opening is formed in the middle of the panel frame; Glass is configured to be assembled on the rear side of the panel frame from back to front and exposed to the front side of the panel frame through the frame opening; as well as a rear trim strip detachably mounted on the rear side of the panel frame and clamping at least a portion of the edge of the glass between the panel frame and the rear trim strip; The top of the panel frame is provided with a top groove with a notch facing downward, and the bottom of the panel frame is provided with a bottom groove with a notch facing upward; The width of the top groove in the front-to-back direction is greater than the thickness of the glass, and The glass is configured to be first inserted into the top groove in an inclined manner from bottom to top, and then dropped into the bottom groove in a vertical posture, thereby being confined between the top groove and the bottom groove; The panel frame includes a top frame at the upper part, a bottom frame at the lower part, and two lateral side frames connected between the top frame and the bottom frame; and The rear decorative strip is connected to the top frame of the panel frame; The top groove is formed on the top frame, and the top frame further includes a connecting groove located at the rear side of the top groove and opening rearward; and The rear trim strip includes a front side panel forming a front portion thereof, a rear side panel forming a rear portion thereof, a bottom panel connected between the bottoms of the front side panel and the bottoms of the rear side panel, a first front flange extending horizontally forward from the front side panel, and a rear flange extending horizontally forward from the rear side panel; in The rear trim is configured to first be installed upward from a pre-assembly position below the top frame so that the front side panel and the first front flange enter the top groove, and then be installed forward so that the rear flange is gradually inserted into and confined in the connecting groove, and so that the top and rear surfaces of the glass respectively abut against the lower surface of the first front flange and the front surface of the front side panel.

2. The front panel according to claim 1, characterized in that The rear trim strip further includes a second front flange extending horizontally forward from the front side panel, the second front flange being spaced above the first front flange to form a receiving groove with a notch facing forward between the first front flange and the second front flange; and A light emitting device for emitting light toward the glass is provided in the receiving groove.

3. The front panel according to claim 2, characterized in that A notch is provided at a position of the first front flange corresponding to the light emitting device, so that light emitted by the light emitting device can be irradiated to the glass through the notch.

4. The front panel according to claim 2, characterized in that The light emitting device includes a light board and light beads installed below the light board; and A buffer is also provided under the lamp board, the bottom of which abuts against the first front flange and / or the glass, and the height of the buffer extending downward from the lower surface of the lamp board is higher than the height of the lamp beads extending downward from the lower surface of the lamp board.

5. The front panel according to claim 1, wherein: A limiting connection portion is respectively provided on the upper portion of the two lateral side frames, and the two limiting connection portions are respectively abutted against the lateral ends of the rear decorative strip to limit the rear decorative strip; A connecting hole extending in the transverse direction is formed inside each of the limiting connecting portions, and the connecting hole is used for a connecting piece for fastening the front panel and the drawer body of the drawer to pass through.

6. The front panel according to claim 1, characterized in that The panel frame includes a top frame at the upper part, a bottom frame at the lower part, and two lateral side frames connected between the top frame and the bottom frame; in A limiting portion is respectively provided on the two lateral side frames to limit the glass between the two limiting portions.

7. The front panel according to claim 6, characterized in that Also includes: The two fixing sleeves are configured to be respectively sleeved on the two limiting parts after the glass is assembled on the panel frame, so as to respectively abut against the two lateral side edges of the glass, so that the glass is clamped between the two fixing sleeves.

8. The front panel according to claim 1, wherein: At least a portion of the periphery of the glass is covered with an elastic buffer strip.

9. A drawer for a refrigerator, characterized in that: include: A drawer body defines a storage space therein; as well as The front panel according to any one of claims 1 to 8 is arranged in front of the drawer body.

10. A refrigerator, characterized in that: Comprising a drawer according to claim 9.

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