Display component for refrigeration equipment

Abstract

The present invention provides a display component for a refrigeration device, which includes a first light source component disposed on the inner wall of the refrigeration device and a second light source component adjacent to the first light source component; the second light source component includes a second light source and a reflector covering the front side of the second light source, and the second light source is arranged such that the light reflected by the reflector irradiates to the edge of the first light source component; the light after being reflected by the second light source can weaken the light intensity at the edge of the first light source component and merge with the light at the edge of the first light source component to form a halo, so as to form an obvious boundary around the first light source component, weaken the influence of the first light source component on other adjacent display structures, and enable users to more easily observe other display structures adjacent to the first light source component.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of refrigeration devices, and particularly to a display component for refrigeration equipment. Background Art

[0002] Currently, for the convenience of storing and taking out food materials, various light source components are widely arranged in refrigeration equipment. However, due to the different brightnesses of various light sources, when in the refrigeration equipment, they will affect each other's display effects. That is, when one side light source is stronger, other display structures arranged adjacent to this light source will be affected, resulting in users being unable to clearly observe other display structures adjacent to the stronger light source. Summary of the Invention

[0003] An object of the present invention is to provide a display component for refrigeration equipment that weakens the light intensity at the edge of a stronger light source.

[0004] To achieve one of the above-mentioned invention objects, an embodiment of the present invention provides a display component for refrigeration equipment, including a first light source component arranged on the inner wall of the compartment of the refrigeration equipment and a second light source component adjacent to the first light source component; the second light source component includes a second light source and a light reflecting cover covering the front side of the second light source, and the second light source is arranged such that the light reflected by the light reflecting cover irradiates to the edge of the first light source component.

[0005] As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, the first light source component is a surface light source component arranged on the inner wall of the refrigeration equipment, which includes a light transmissive panel and a decorative strip installed at the edge of the light transmissive panel adjacent to the second light source component. The decorative strip has a front wall of the decorative strip that abuts against the front end face of the light transmissive panel, and the light of the second light source irradiates on the front wall of the decorative strip after being reflected by the light reflecting cover.

[0006] As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, the plane where the light reflecting cover is located is arranged parallel to the plane where the light transmissive panel is located.

[0007] As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, the second light source component further includes a light transmissive cover vertically connected to the light reflecting cover and located between the second light source and the decorative strip, and a first light diffusing sheet is fixedly arranged inside the light transmissive cover.

[0008] As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, the decorative strip is made of aluminum alloy material, and a diffuse reflection coating is provided on the front surface of the front wall of the decorative strip.

[0009] As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, the reflector has a light-transmitting body and a reflective layer provided on the light-transmitting body. The second light source is arranged at an inclined angle with respect to the light-transmitting body. The second light source assembly further includes a third light source whose light-emitting direction is oriented towards the light-transmitting body. The reflective layer is not provided in the area of the light-transmitting body opposite to the third light source. The second light source is located between the first light source assembly and the third light source.

[0010] As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, a second light diffusing sheet is provided in the area of the inner side of the light-transmitting body opposite to the third light source.

[0011] As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, the second light source assembly is located above the first light source assembly. The second light source assembly further includes a mounting base for mounting the second light source and the third light source. The mounting base has a second mounting surface arranged parallel to the light-transmitting body and a first mounting surface connected to the lower end of the second mounting surface. The first mounting surface is inclined backward and downward from the lower end of the second mounting surface. The second light source is arranged on the first mounting surface, and the third light source is arranged on the second mounting surface.

[0012] As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, the lower end of the light-transmitting body extends downward to the front side of the top of the front wall of the decorative strip. The second light source assembly further includes a light-shielding cover connecting the lower end of the light-transmitting body and located at the left and right ends of the front wall of the decorative strip. The lower end of the light-shielding cover extends to the lower side of the front wall of the decorative strip, and its rear end face abuts against the front side of the front wall of the decorative strip.

[0013] As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, the first light source assembly is arranged on the air duct cover plate on the inner side of the compartment of the refrigeration equipment. The mounting base is installed on the front side of the air duct cover plate through fasteners. The second light source assembly further includes a mounting frame formed by bending and extending respectively from the left, right, and upper edges of the light-transmitting body towards the second light source. The mounting frame is snap-connected to the mounting base and the air duct cover plate.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, in the embodiment of the present invention, the light reflected by the second light source can weaken the light intensity at the edge of the first light source assembly and fuse with the light at the edge of the first light source assembly to form a halo, so as to form an obvious boundary around the first light source assembly, weaken the influence of the first light source assembly on other display structures adjacent or close to it, and enable users to more easily observe other display structures adjacent or close to the first light source assembly. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a display component according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 is Figure 1Exploded schematic diagram of the display component;

[0017] Figure 3 is Figure 1 Cross-sectional view at A-A in;

[0018] Figure 4 is Figure 1 Stereo schematic diagram of another perspective of the display component in;

[0019] Figure 5 is Figure 1 Exploded schematic diagram of the display component after being installed on the air duct cover plate in. Specific implementation manners

[0020] The present invention will be described in detail below in conjunction with the specific implementation manners shown in the drawings. However, these implementation manners do not limit the present invention, and any structural, method, or functional transformation made by those of ordinary skill in the art based on these implementation manners is included within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0021] It should be understood that the spatially relative position terms used herein, such as "upper", "lower", "outer", "inner", etc., are for the purpose of facilitating description to describe the relationship of one unit or feature relative to another unit or feature as shown in the drawings. The spatially relative position terms may be intended to include different orientations of the device in addition to the orientation shown in the figures during use or operation.

[0022] The device may be oriented in other ways (rotated 90 degrees or other orientations), and the spatially related descriptive terms used herein should be interpreted accordingly. In the present invention, for convenience of description, when the refrigeration device is in normal use, the direction towards the ground is downward, the direction away from the ground is upward; the direction parallel to the ground is the horizontal direction, and the direction perpendicular to the ground is the vertical direction; the side close to the user is the front side, and the side far from the user is the rear side.

[0023] As Figure 1 shown, a display component for a refrigeration device provided by a preferred implementation manner of the present invention includes a first light source component 10 provided on the inner wall of the refrigeration device and a second light source component 20 adjacent to the first light source component 10. In this embodiment, the first light source component 10 is used for lighting inside the refrigeration device to facilitate the user to store food or items; the second light source component 20 is used to weaken the light emitted from the periphery of the first light source component 10 and form a halo at the side edge of the first light source component 10, having a decorative effect.

[0024] Specifically, the second light source assembly 20 includes a second light source 21 and a reflector 23 covering the front side of the second light source 21. The second light source 21 is configured to illuminate the edge of the first light source assembly 10 with light reflected by the reflector 23. In this embodiment, the light reflected from the second light source 21 weakens the light intensity at the edge of the first light source assembly 10 and merges with the light at the edge of the first light source assembly 10 to form a halo, thereby forming a clear boundary around the first light source assembly 10, reducing the impact of the first light source assembly 10 on other display structures adjacent or near it, making it easier for users to observe other display structures adjacent or near the first light source assembly 10.

[0025] Further, with reference to Figure 2 The first light source assembly 10 is a surface light source assembly disposed on the inner wall of the refrigeration equipment, and includes a light-transmitting panel 11. It should be noted that the surface light source assembly in this embodiment refers to a lighting assembly disposed on the corresponding inner wall of the refrigeration equipment compartment. By disposing the light-transmitting panel 11 on the corresponding inner wall of the compartment and using a surface light source illuminating element to vertically illuminate the light-transmitting panel 11, the entire light-transmitting panel 11 emits uniform and soft light, thereby illuminating the entire compartment.

[0026] Specifically, the first light source assembly 10 includes a decorative strip 13 mounted on the edge of the light-transmitting panel 11 adjacent to the second light source assembly 20. In this embodiment, the decorative strip 13 is configured as a decorative piece with a reflective surface. The decorative strip 13 disposed on the side edge of the light-transmitting panel 11 can better protect the light-transmitting panel 11 and also provide a decorative effect.

[0027] Specifically, the decorative strip 13 includes a decorative strip front wall 13a that abuts the front end of the light-transmitting panel 11. Light from the second light source 21 is reflected by the reflector 23 and then illuminates the decorative strip front wall 13a. In this embodiment, the light generated by the second light source 21 is reflected by the reflector 23 and then illuminates the decorative strip front wall 13a. This creates a halo of light that is displayed on the decorative strip front wall 13a, formed by the fusion of the light reflected from the second light source 21 and the light from the edge of the first light source assembly 10. The reflective properties of the decorative strip 13 are utilized to prominently display this halo, further strengthening the boundary between the first light source assembly 10 and the second light source assembly 20.

[0028] In addition, the light reflected by the second light source 21 can be further reflected toward the first light source assembly 10 after passing through the decorative strip front wall 13 a , thereby further weakening the light scattered from all sides of the first light source assembly 10 .

[0029] Furthermore, the decorative strip 13 is made of aluminum alloy. In this embodiment, the decorative strip is preferably made of aluminum alloy, which not only has good reflective and decorative effects, but also has good molding properties.

[0030] Specifically, a diffuse reflection coating 13b is provided on the front surface of the front wall 13a of the decorative strip. In this embodiment, the diffuse reflection coating 13b is treated by sandblasting to increase the surface roughness, realizing the diffuse reflection effect and avoiding the user from feeling glare from the light.

[0031] Further, with reference to Figure 3 As shown, the plane where the reflector 23 is located is arranged parallel to the plane where the light-transmitting panel 11 is located. In this embodiment, after the reflector 23 and the light-transmitting panel 11 are arranged in parallel, the angle of the second light source 21 relative to the vertical direction needs to be correspondingly set so that the light emitted from the second light source 21 and irradiating on the reflector 23 can finally be reflected onto the front wall 13a of the decorative strip.

[0032] Moreover, since the light-transmitting panel 11 is often arranged in contact with the inner wall of the refrigeration device, and because the reflector 23 and the light-transmitting panel 11 are arranged in parallel, the reflector 23 is also parallel to the inner wall of the refrigeration device. When the user uses the refrigeration device, the adjacent first light source assembly 10 and the second light source assembly 20 are observed to be in contact and overlapped together without a sudden feeling, improving the visual experience. In addition, the reflector 23 can also be arranged non-parallel to the light-transmitting panel 11, and only the angle of the second light source 21 relative to the vertical direction needs to be correspondingly adjusted so that the light emitted from the second light source 21 and irradiating on the reflector 23 can finally be reflected onto the front wall 13a of the decorative strip.

[0033] Furthermore, continue to refer to Figure 3 As shown, the second light source assembly 20 further includes a light-transmitting cover 25 that is vertically connected to the reflector 23 and is located between the second light source 21 and the decorative strip 13. In this embodiment, the light-transmitting cover 25 is made of a transparent material and can transmit the light reflected by the second light source 21 through the reflector 23. Moreover, since the reflector 23 and the light-transmitting panel 11 are parallel, the light-transmitting cover 25 is perpendicular to the light-transmitting panel 11. In this way, the light passing through the light-transmitting cover 25 will converge on the plane where the light-transmitting cover 25 is located and irradiate in the direction of the first light source assembly 10, weakening the light generated by the diffuse reflection around the side edge of the first light source assembly 10. In addition, the light-transmitting cover 25 also has a certain effect of weakening the light intensity of the second light source 21, preventing the user from feeling glare when the light reflected by the second light source 21 through the reflector 23 is directly projected onto the front wall 13a of the decorative strip.

[0034] Further, a first light diffusing sheet 30 is fixedly arranged inside the light-transmitting cover 25. In this embodiment, the front end of the first light diffusing sheet 30 abuts against the rear wall of the reflecting cover 23, and its rear end extends to the rear side of the plane where the front wall 13a of the decorative strip is located. The effective light-transmitting range of the light-transmitting cover 25 is from the rear end of the reflecting cover 23 to the plane where the front wall 13a of the decorative strip is located, and the first light diffusing sheet 30 just covers this effective light-transmitting range, so that all the light passing through the light-transmitting cover 25 and effectively irradiating on the front wall 13a of the decorative strip is refracted, realizing diffuse reflection, weakening the display light, and avoiding the dazzling effect on the user.

[0035] Further, the reflecting cover 23 has a light-transmitting body 23a and a reflecting layer 23b provided on the light-transmitting body 23a. In this embodiment, the light-transmitting body 23a can be injection-molded with a transparent material, and the reflecting layer 23b is integrally formed with the light-transmitting body 23a by in-mold injection molding or in-mold transfer printing, saving manufacturing costs.

[0036] Specifically, the second light source 21 is arranged at an inclined angle with respect to the light-transmitting body 23a. In this embodiment, since the reflecting cover 23 and the light-transmitting panel 11 are parallel to each other, if the light emitted by the second light source 21 is to be reflected by the reflecting cover 23 and irradiated on the front wall 13a of the decorative strip, the second light source 21 needs to be arranged to irradiate forward and downward, that is, to be inclined.

[0037] The present invention also provides a preferred another embodiment. As a further improvement of the present invention, the second light source assembly 20 further includes a third light source 27 whose light-emitting direction is oriented towards the light-transmitting body 23a. In this embodiment, the third light source 27 is arranged around the first light source assembly 10 and is used to light up the display patterns of various modules or functions, providing eye-catching function graphics for the user and playing a role in prompting the user. Moreover, since the second light source assembly 20 weakens the light intensity at the edge of the first light source assembly 10 and forms an obvious boundary at the edge position of the first light source assembly 10, at this time, the third light source 27 arranged at the edge or near the first light source assembly 10 can be more clearly observed by the user.

[0038] Specifically, the reflective layer 23b is not provided in the area of the light-transmissive body 23a opposite to the third light source 27, and the second light source 21 is located between the first light source assembly 10 and the third light source 27. Since the above-mentioned reflective layer 23b is integrally formed with the light-transmissive body 23a by means of in-mold injection molding or in-mold transfer printing, during production, the reflective layer 23b can be not provided in the area of the light-transmissive body 23a opposite to the third light source 27, or through holes corresponding to the display content can be provided in this area, so that the light irradiated by the third light source 27 in this area can pass through the light-transmissive body 23a. Moreover, the in-mold injection molding or in-mold transfer printing method can make the light-transmissive body 23a present a hidden and visible effect under the irradiation of the third light source 27. That is, when the third light source 27 does not emit light, the display pattern cannot be seen, and when the third light source 27 emits light, the display pattern appears.

[0039] Moreover, a second light diffusing sheet 40 is provided in the area of the inner side of the light-transmissive body 23a opposite to the third light source 27. In this embodiment, the second light diffusing sheet 40 covers the effective irradiation range of the third light source 27, making the light transmitted through the light-transmissive body 23a by the third light source 27 less dazzling.

[0040] In addition, the first light diffusing sheet 30 and the second light diffusing sheet 40 can be set to different colors according to needs, making them different from the color of the light emitted by the first light source assembly 10. On the one hand, it highlights the display effect of the third light source 27, and on the other hand, the light of different colors can also express different display effects. For example, the sterilization module can use healthy colors such as blue and green to create a healthy environmental atmosphere.

[0041] The present invention also provides a preferred another implementation manner. As a further improvement of the present invention, the second light source assembly 20 is located above the first light source assembly 10. The second light source assembly 20 further includes a mounting seat 29 for mounting the second light source 21 and the third light source 27. The mounting seat 29 has a second mounting surface 29b arranged parallel to the light-transmissive body 23a and a first mounting surface 29a connected to the lower end of the second mounting surface 29b. The first mounting surface 29a is inclined backward and downward from the lower end of the second mounting surface 29b. The second light source 21 is arranged on the first mounting surface 29a, and the third light source 27 is arranged on the second mounting surface 29b. In this embodiment, the second light source 21 and the third light source 27 are jointly mounted on the same mounting seat 29. By covering the mounting seat with the light-transmissive body 23a, that is, integrating the two light sources of the second light source assembly 20, the second light source assembly 20 can not only weaken the light from the edge of the first light source assembly 10 and form a halo at the edge of the first light source assembly 10, but also display display patterns of various modules or functions on the light-transmissive body 23a, optimizing the structure of the second light-emitting assembly 20.

[0042] Continue to refer to Figure 3 As shown, after the second light source 21 is installed on the first mounting surface 29a, in addition to irradiating the light-transmitting body 23a and the light-transmitting cover 25, the mounting seat 29 extends side walls at the upper and lower positions of the second light source 21, making the light of the second light source 21 more convergent and improving the irradiation effect.

[0043] Similarly, after the third light source 27 is installed on the second mounting surface 29b, in addition to irradiating the light-transmitting body 23a, the mounting seat 29 also extends side walls at the upper and lower positions of the third light source 27, making the light of the third light source 27 more convergent and improving the irradiation effect.

[0044] Furthermore, with reference to Figure 3 and Figure 4 , the lower end of the light-transmitting body 23a extends downward to the front side of the top of the front wall 13a of the decorative strip. In this embodiment, to prevent the light directly emitted by the second light source 21 towards the light-transmitting cover 25 from irradiating the central area of the light-transmitting panel 11 and affecting the display effect of the first light source assembly 10, or to avoid the glare feeling when the light of the second light source 21 directly irradiates the user, the lower end of the light-transmitting body 23a is set lower than the connection part of the light-transmitting body 23a and the light-transmitting cover 25, which can further reflect the light directly emitted by the second light source 21, making the light finally irradiate the front wall 13a of the decorative strip. Moreover, the lower end of the light-transmitting body 23a is also set higher than the lower end of the front wall 13a of the decorative strip to prevent the light-reflecting cover 23 from covering the front wall 13a of the decorative strip and affecting the display of the halo on the front wall 13a of the decorative strip.

[0045] And, the second light source assembly 20 further includes light-shielding covers 22 connected to the lower end of the light-transmitting body 23a and located at the left and right ends of the front wall 13a of the decorative strip. The lower end of the light-shielding cover 22 extends to the lower side of the front wall 13a of the decorative strip, and its rear end face abuts against the front side of the front wall 13a of the decorative strip. In this embodiment, the setting of the light-shielding covers 22 blocks the light of the second light source 21 from diffusing to the left and right sides of the front wall 13a of the decorative strip. Moreover, the two light-shielding covers 22 cooperate with the light-reflecting cover 23 to surround the area on the front wall 13a of the decorative strip where the halo is formed, making the light forming the halo more convergent and the effect of the halo clearer. Further optimizing the structure of the second light-emitting assembly 20.

[0046] With reference to Figure 5 shown, furthermore, the first light source assembly 10 is arranged on the air duct cover plate 50 on the inner side of the compartment of the refrigeration equipment. It should be noted that the air duct cover plate 50 described in this embodiment is for air-cooled refrigeration equipment. The air-cooled refrigeration device uses circulating cold air for refrigeration. Compared with the traditional direct-cooling refrigeration device, it has the advantages of frost-free, fast refrigeration speed, and uniform temperature.

[0047] Specifically, the mounting base 29 is mounted on the front side of the air duct cover plate 50 through fasteners. The second light source assembly 20 further includes a mounting frame 24 formed by bending and extending from the left and right sides and the upper side edge of the self-light-transmitting body 23a toward the second light source 21. The mounting frame 24 is snap-connected to the mounting base 29 and the air duct cover plate 50. In this embodiment, the left and right side walls of the mounting frame 24 are snap-connected to the air duct cover plate 50 respectively, and the upper side wall of the mounting frame 24 is snap-connected to the mounting base 29. In addition, in order to improve the connection strength, the rear end of the light-transmitting cover 25 is also snap-connected to the mounting base 29. The above connection method increases the connection strength of each component of the second light source assembly 20 and is also convenient for later maintenance and replacement.

[0048] It should be understood that although this specification is described according to the embodiments, not every embodiment only contains an independent technical solution. This narrative way of the specification is only for clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole, and 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.

[0049] The series of detailed descriptions listed above are only specific descriptions of the feasible embodiments of the present invention, and they are not used to limit the protection scope of the present invention. Any equivalent embodiments or changes made without departing from the technical spirit of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A display assembly for refrigeration equipment, characterized in that: The invention comprises a first light source assembly provided on an inner wall of a compartment of the refrigeration equipment, and a second light source assembly adjacent to the first light source assembly; the second light source assembly comprises a second light source and a reflector covering the front side of the second light source, and the second light source is configured to illuminate the edge of the first light source assembly with light reflected by the reflector; The first light source assembly is a surface light source assembly disposed on the inner wall of the refrigeration equipment, comprising a light-transmitting panel and a decorative strip mounted on an edge of the light-transmitting panel adjacent to the second light source assembly. The decorative strip has a front wall abutting against the front end of the light-transmitting panel. Light from the second light source is reflected by a reflector and irradiated onto the front wall of the decorative strip. The decorative strip is configured as a decorative piece with a reflective effect on the surface.

2. The display assembly for refrigeration equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plane where the reflector is located is parallel to the plane where the light-transmitting panel is located.

3. The display assembly for refrigeration equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second light source assembly further includes a light-transmitting cover vertically connected to the reflector and located between the second light source and the decorative strip. A first light diffuser is fixedly provided on the inner side of the light-transmitting cover.

4. The display assembly for refrigeration equipment according to claim 1, wherein: The decorative strip is made of aluminum alloy material, and the front surface of the front wall of the decorative strip is provided with a diffuse reflection coating.

5. The display assembly for refrigeration equipment according to claim 2, wherein: The reflector has a light-transmitting body and a reflective layer arranged on the light-transmitting body. The second light source is arranged at an inclined angle relative to the light-transmitting body. The second light source assembly also includes a third light source arranged with a light-emitting direction toward the light-transmitting body. The reflective layer is not arranged in the area opposite to the light-transmitting body and the third light source. The second light source is located between the first light source assembly and the third light source.

6. The display assembly for refrigeration equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that: A second light diffusion sheet is provided in an area on the inner side of the light-transmitting body opposite to the third light source.

7. The display assembly for refrigeration equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second light source assembly is located above the first light source assembly, and the second light source assembly also includes a mounting base for mounting the second light source and the third light source. The mounting base has a second mounting surface arranged parallel to the light-transmitting body and a first mounting surface connected to the lower end of the second mounting surface. The first mounting surface is arranged backward and downward from the lower end of the second mounting surface. The second light source is arranged on the first mounting surface, and the third light source is arranged on the second mounting surface.

8. The display assembly for refrigeration equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that: The lower end of the light-transmitting body extends downward to the top front side of the front wall of the decorative strip. The second light source assembly also includes a light-shielding cover connected to the lower end of the light-transmitting body and located at the left and right ends of the front wall of the decorative strip. The lower end of the light-shielding cover extends to the lower side of the front wall of the decorative strip, and its rear end face is abutted against the front side of the front wall of the decorative strip.

9. The display assembly for refrigeration equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that: The first light source assembly is arranged on the air duct cover plate inside the compartment of the refrigeration equipment, and the mounting base is mounted on the front side of the air duct cover plate by fasteners. The second light source assembly also includes a mounting frame formed by bending and extending from the left and right sides and the upper side edges of the light-transmitting body toward the second light source, and the mounting frame is snap-connected to the mounting base and the air duct cover plate.

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