Refrigeration appliance

Abstract

A refrigeration appliance comprises a cabinet, a door comprising a front panel, a thermal insulation layer and a partition shell, a receiving space between a front side of the partition shell and the front panel, the receiving space having an entrance on one side of the door, a display and / or input unit inserted into the receiving space from the entrance, a cable and a connector, the partition shell having a cable entry, a first cable path extending from the cable entry in a first direction and a second cable path extending in a second direction, the partition shell comprising a first cable guide mechanism adapted to guide the cable to extend along the first cable path and a second cable guide mechanism adapted to guide the cable to extend along the second cable path, the cable adapted to extend along the first or second cable path to connect the connector to the display and / or input unit. The same partition shell can be reused to fix the display and / or input unit on either side of the door, which improves the compatibility of the partition shell, reduces the number of components of the door and lowers the manufacturing cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of refrigeration equipment technology, and specifically to a refrigeration equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Chinese patent application CN105258438A discloses a refrigerator with a handle groove and a user interface electrical module that is side-inserted on the door. Users can interact with the user interface electrical module to control the operation of the refrigerator. Specifically, a user interface housing, the front wall of the door, and the handle groove are disposed between the front wall of the door and the inner lining of the door and connected to the front wall, forming a first receiving space. The first receiving space has an opening on the side of the door, and the user interface electrical module is inserted into the first receiving space through the opening.

[0003] However, the existing side-mounted user interface electrical module mounting method is only suitable for single-sided doors, meaning it can only be installed on the fixed side of the door. If it is necessary to install the user interface electrical module on other sides of the door or on other doors, a different compatible user interface housing is required. Summary of the Invention

[0004] One object of the present invention is to provide an improved refrigeration appliance.

[0005] Therefore, embodiments of the present invention provide a refrigeration appliance, comprising: a housing; a door including a front panel, an insulation layer filled in an insulation space, and a partition shell, the back side of the partition shell being combined with the insulation layer, a receiving space being provided between the front side of the partition shell and the front panel, the receiving space having an entrance located on one side of the door; a display and / or input unit inserted into the receiving space from the entrance; a cable extending from the insulation space into the receiving space, and a connector connected to the cable and located within the receiving space; wherein the partition shell has an inlet for passing through the cable, a first cable path and a second cable path located within the receiving space, the first cable path extending from the inlet in a first direction, the second cable path extending from the inlet in a second direction, the first direction and the second direction having a non-zero included angle; the partition shell includes a first cable guiding mechanism adapted to guide the cable to extend along the first cable path, and a second cable guiding mechanism adapted to guide the cable to extend along the second cable path, the cable being adapted to extend along the first cable path or the second cable path to allow the connector to connect to the display and / or input unit.

[0006] Compared to existing refrigerators, which require separate user interface housings for different sides or doors depending on where the user interface module is inserted, leading to the need for manufacturers to prepare different component solutions, this embodiment allows for the use of both the display and / or input unit and the partition housings fixed to different sides or doors. This improves the compatibility of the partition housings, reducing the number of door components and lowering manufacturing and management costs. Specifically, cable paths are provided in multiple directions from the cable inlet of the partition housing, with corresponding cable guide mechanisms on each path. As the cable extends along any of these paths, the connector can successfully connect to the display and / or input unit under the guidance of the corresponding cable guide mechanism. This allows the partition housing to be installed in different positions or on different doors, improving its compatibility.

[0007] Optionally, the first and second directions are opposite. Thus, the partition housing can be installed on one side of the door, or rotated 180° to the opposite side of the door, allowing the display and / or input unit to be positioned on either side of the opposite sides of the door, or on opposite sides of different doors, as needed.

[0008] Optionally, the partition housing includes a first sidewall facing the inlet, the first cable guiding mechanism includes a first baffle located between the display and / or input unit and the first sidewall, and the second cable guiding mechanism includes a second baffle located between the display and / or input unit and the first sidewall. The space between the first baffle and the first sidewall, and between the second baffle and the first sidewall, provides a guiding function for cable routing and also isolates the cable from the display and / or input unit. After the cable enters the partition housing from the inlet, it extends along the space between the first baffle or the second baffle and the first sidewall, allowing the connector to connect to the display and / or input unit without interference. The internal space layout of the partition housing is reasonable and compact, enabling the overall size of the partition housing to meet the requirements of miniaturization design.

[0009] Optionally, the first baffle and the second baffle are connected. The two connected baffles can form a single piece, thereby reducing the number of door components. Furthermore, a single piece is easier to manufacture and can improve structural strength.

[0010] Optionally, a notch is provided between the first and second baffles, and the notch and the cable inlet are positioned opposite each other. The notch design facilitates cable insertion without obstruction by the baffles. Furthermore, if the display and / or input unit's connector is located facing the first sidewall, the cable can extend directly from the notch after entering the partition housing through the cable inlet, allowing the connector to connect to the display and / or input unit with the shortest possible distance.

[0011] Optionally, the partition housing includes a first sidewall facing the inlet, the first cable guiding mechanism includes a first cable holding portion disposed along the first sidewall, and the second cable guiding mechanism includes a second cable holding portion disposed along the first sidewall. Thus, when the cable extends along the first cable path, it is fixed by the first cable holding portion, and when it extends along the second cable path, it is fixed by the second cable holding portion, preventing the cable from moving unexpectedly within the partition housing and affecting the operation of other devices.

[0012] Optionally, the first cable clamping part and the second cable clamping part are located on both sides of the cable inlet along the first direction, so that the cable can be effectively fixed when the separation housing is installed on either side of the door.

[0013] Optionally, when one of the first cable clamping part and the second cable clamping part is in a working state, the other of the first cable clamping part and the second cable clamping part is in an idle state. When the partition housing is provided on one side of the door, the cable is fixed by the first cable clamping part; when the partition housing is provided on the other side of the door or another door, the cable is fixed by the second cable clamping part. Thus, the partition housing can be installed in different positions of the door or on different doors without being restricted by the cable routing.

[0014] Optionally, the difference in distance between the inlet and the two ends of the display and / or input unit along the first direction is less than a preset tolerance range. That is, the distances from the inlet to the two ends of the display and / or input unit are substantially equal, thereby preventing the cable from being too short to allow the connector to connect to the display and / or input unit when the partition housing is installed on either side of the door or on any door, and also preventing the cable from being too long and scattered in the accommodating space, affecting the placement of components such as the display and / or input unit.

[0015] Optionally, the distances from the cable inlet to both ends of the display and / or input unit along the first direction are equal, so that when the housing is installed on either side of the door or on any door, the cable can connect the connector to the display and / or input unit at equal distances.

[0016] Optionally, the partition housing includes a first sidewall facing the entrance, and the cable inlet is located on the first sidewall. Thus, regardless of which side of the door or which door the partition housing is installed on, cables entering the partition housing from the cable inlet can connect to the display and / or input units at substantially equal distances.

[0017] Optionally, the display and / or input unit has a connector receiving end for the connector to be inserted. When the cable extends along the first cable path to connect the connector to the display and / or input unit, the wall of the partition housing facing the connector receiving end is opposite to the wall of the partition housing facing the connector when the cable extends along the second cable path to connect the connector to the display and / or input unit, or located on both sides of the inlet along the first direction. When the partition housing is installed on one side of a door, or rotated 180° to the opposite side of a door or another door, the connector can be coupled to the connector receiving end, thereby allowing the display and / or input unit to be disposed in different locations on the door or on different doors in a manner that reuses the same partition housing.

[0018] Optionally, the partition housing has a gap between the wall of the partition housing facing the connector receiving end and the display and / or input unit for the cable to extend, such that the cable and the display and / or input unit are on the same plane, thereby reducing the thickness of the partition housing.

[0019] Optionally, the door includes a first door and a second door arranged side-by-side along the width direction of the refrigeration appliance, with the accommodating space located on the side of the first or second door facing each other. Thus, in a double-door refrigerator scenario, the display and / or input unit can be side-mounted to either the left or right door of the double-door refrigerator using the same partition housing, thereby reducing manufacturing costs.

[0020] Optionally, the door includes a front panel that conforms to the surface of the partition housing, the front panel and the partition housing together defining the receiving space, and the display and / or input unit directly abutting the front panel. Thus, the user can view and operate the display and / or input unit through the front panel to understand and control the operation of the refrigeration appliance.

[0021] Optionally, the front panel may be made of a transparent material, at least in the area corresponding to the display and / or input unit. This allows the display and / or input unit to be visible to the user through the front panel for interactive operation.

[0022] Optionally, the cooling appliance further includes a pusher for securing the display and / or input unit within the receiving space and for pushing the display and / or input unit away from the receiving space to ensure that the display and / or input unit is in close contact with the front panel.

[0023] Optionally, the refrigeration appliance further includes a guiding mechanism, under the guidance of which the pusher is inserted into the receiving space from the inlet. The guiding mechanism is adapted to ensure that the pusher and the display and / or input unit fixed thereon can be smoothly inserted into the receiving space and installed in place within the partition housing.

[0024] Optionally, the pusher has a through hole for the cable to pass through, and the cable extending along the first cable path or the second cable path passes through the through hole to connect the connector to the display and / or input unit.

[0025] Optionally, the pusher includes a third cable clamping part facing the first cable path and a fourth cable clamping part facing the second cable path. The cable extending along the first cable path is fixed by the third cable clamping part, and the cable extending along the second cable path is fixed by the fourth cable clamping part, to prevent the cable from moving unexpectedly within the partition housing and affecting the operation of other devices.

[0026] Optionally, the pusher includes a support protrusion supported on the back of the display and / or input unit to firmly hold the display and / or input unit against the front panel. Optionally, the support protrusion is made of a resilient structure.

[0027] Optionally, the refrigeration appliance also includes a cover plate, detachably mounted on one side of the door to open or close the entrance. The cover plate serves to enclose the receiving space, preventing the partition casing and display and / or input unit from being exposed during refrigerator use.

[0028] Optionally, the refrigeration appliance further includes a sealing mechanism located between the cover and the partition housing to seal the inlet when the cover closes the inlet.

[0029] This invention also provides a door assembly method, comprising: selecting a first cable path or a second cable path as the cable extension path according to the location of the entrance on the door; leading the cable out from the inlet and extending it along the selected extension path; inserting a display and / or input unit into a receiving space from the entrance; connecting the display and / or input unit and a connector; and sealing the receiving space. Thus, by reserving multiple cable paths extending in different directions within the partition housing, a suitable cable path can be found for cable extension regardless of which side of the door the entrance is located on. This allows for the rapid installation of the display and / or input unit in place using the same partition housing, and the installation position of the display and / or input unit on the door is unrestricted. Attached Figure Description

[0030] Figure 1 This is a partial schematic diagram of the first type of refrigeration appliance according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 2 This is a partial schematic diagram of the second type of refrigeration appliance according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 and Figure 2 Exploded view of the door of the refrigeration appliance shown;

[0033] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of a display and / or input unit fixing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 5 and Figure 6 yes Figure 4 The diagram shows a first fixing method for the display and / or input unit fixing device;

[0035] Figure 7 and Figure 8 yes Figure 4 The diagram shows a second fixing method for the display and / or input unit fixing device;

[0036] Figure 9 yes Figure 4 A magnified view of a portion of region C in the middle;

[0037] Figure 10 yes Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the display and / or input units;

[0038] Figure 11 yes Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the pusher;

[0039] Figure 12 yes Figure 1 and Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the door assembly of the refrigeration appliance shown.

[0040] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of a sensor unit housed within a partition housing according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 14 yes Figure 4 The diagram shown is a schematic of the first receiving cavity in the display and / or input unit fixing device;

[0042] In the attached image:

[0043] 1-Refrigeration appliance; 11-Door; 110-Insulated space; 111-First door; 112-Second door; 114-Front panel; 115-Rear wall; 116-Frame; 12-Separating housing; 12a-First side wall; 12b-Second side wall; 12c-Third side wall; 12d-Fourth side wall; 12e-Bottom wall; 121-Accommodation space; 121a-First accommodating cavity; 121b-Second accommodating cavity; 122-Inlet; 123-Cable inlet; 124-First cable lead 125 - Second cable guiding mechanism; 126 - First baffle; 127 - Second baffle; 128 - Notch; 129 - Partition wall; 13 - Display and / or input unit; 13a - First end; 13b - Second end; 131 - Connector receiving end; 14 - Cable; 141 - First wire harness; 142 - Second wire harness; 15 - Connector; 151 - First connector; 152 - Second connector; 153 - Adapter; 161 - First cable holding part; 162 - ... 17-Elastic arm; 17a-Fifth end; 17b-Sixth end; 171-Notch; 172-First guide mechanism; 173-Second guide mechanism; 174-First guide rail; 175-Second guide rail; 18-Limiting part; p1-First cable path; p2-Second cable path; 2-Pusher; 2a-Third end; 2b-Fourth end; 21-Through hole; 22-Third cable holding part; 23-Fourth cable holding part; 24-Guiding mechanism; 241-Guide 242-Guide rib; 243-Protrusion; 244-Hook; 25-Support protrusion; 251-Holding part; 252-Flexible hook; 253-First fixing part; 3-Cover plate; 31-Second fixing part; 32-First coupling part; 33-Third fixing part; 34-Second coupling part; 4-Sealing mechanism; 41-Sealing groove; 42-Sealing ring; 5-Sensor unit; 51-Circuit board; 51a-First side; 51b-Second side; A-First direction; B-Second direction. Detailed Implementation

[0044] To make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0045] Figure 1 This is a partial schematic diagram of the first type of refrigeration appliance according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 This is a partial schematic diagram of the second type of refrigeration appliance according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 yes Figure 1 and Figure 2 An exploded view of the door of the refrigeration appliance shown. Among them, Figure 1 A single-door refrigerator (such as a left-right door refrigerator) is used as an example for demonstration. Figure 2 A two-door refrigerator is used as an example for demonstration. Figure 1 and Figure 2These are merely illustrative diagrams showing the relevant areas where display and / or input units are provided. Figure 3 The door shown can be Figure 1 The door of the single-door refrigerator shown can also be... Figure 2 The right door of the double-door refrigerator shown is... Figure 3 The example shown depicts and / or the input unit positioned on the left side of the door.

[0046] Specifically, the refrigeration appliance 1 described in this embodiment may include a cabinet (not shown) and a door 11, with the door 11 located at the front of the cabinet to open or close the storage compartment inside the cabinet.

[0047] Further reference Figure 3 The door 11 may include an insulated space 110 filled with insulating material. When the door 11 is closed, the insulating layer formed by the insulated space 110 effectively isolates heat, ensuring that the storage room has a better refrigeration / freezing effect.

[0048] Door 11 may include a front panel 114, a rear wall 115 facing the enclosure when door 11 is closed, and a frame 116 arranged around the perimeter of door 11. An insulated space 110 is located between the front panel 114 and the rear wall 115. In some embodiments, the front panel 114 forms at least a portion of the front boundary of the insulated space 110 such that the insulating material contacts the rear side of the front panel 114. In other embodiments, another door panel may be provided on the rear side of the front panel 114.

[0049] The front panel 114 can be a glass panel or a ceramic panel.

[0050] Further reference Figure 3 The door 11 may include a partition housing 12. The partition housing 12 may be manufactured separately from the frame 116 and then attached to the frame 116, or it may be an integral part of the frame 116.

[0051] The back side of the partition housing 12 faces the insulation space 110 and is bonded to the insulation layer. The front side of the partition housing 12 is recessed towards the rear wall 115 to define a receiving space 121 separated from the insulation layer.

[0052] For example, the partition housing 12 may include a bottom wall 12e, a first side wall 12a, opposing second side walls 12b and third side walls 12c (e.g. Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the bottom wall 12e, the first side wall 12a, the opposite second side wall 12b, and the third side wall 12c together form the receiving space 121. The surfaces of the bottom wall 12e, the first side wall 12a, the opposite second side wall 12b, and the third side wall 12c that face away from the receiving space 121 are the back sides of the partition shell 12.

[0053] Along the depth direction of the refrigeration appliance 1, the receiving space 121 is located behind the front panel 114. The receiving space 121 can open toward the front panel 114. The receiving space 121 is located between the front side of the partition housing 12 and the front panel 114. The front opening of the receiving space 121 is closed by the front panel 114, so that the front panel 114 and the partition housing 12 together define the receiving space 121, that is, the bottom wall 12e, the first side wall 12a, the opposing second side wall 12b and third side wall 12c, and the front panel 114 together form the receiving space 121.

[0054] Furthermore, the accommodating space 121 has an entrance 122 located on one side of the door 11, that is, the entrance 122 is formed on the side opposite to the first side wall 12a.

[0055] For example, refer to Figure 3 Entrance 122 can be located to the left of door 11, and correspondingly, the accommodating space 121 can be located at... Figure 1 The left side of door 11 of the single-door refrigerator shown Figure 2 The second door 112 (i.e., the right door) of the double-door refrigerator shown is located to the left of the door 11. Alternatively, the entrance 122 can be located to the right of door 11, and correspondingly, the storage space 121 can be located... Figure 1 The right side of door 11 of the single-door refrigerator shown Figure 2 The right side of the first door 111 (i.e., the left door) of the double-door refrigerator shown.

[0056] That is, in the double-door refrigerator scenario, the doors 11 include a first door 111 and a second door 112 arranged side by side along the width direction of the refrigeration appliance 1, and the accommodating space 121 can be located on the side of the first door 111 or the second door 112 facing each other. Thus, in the double-door refrigerator scenario, the display and / or input unit 13 can be side-mounted to the left or right door of the double-door refrigerator using the same partition housing 12, thereby reducing manufacturing costs.

[0057] For example, entrance 122 can be located above / below door 11, and correspondingly, accommodating space 121 can be located... Figure 1 The top / bottom side of the single-door refrigerator shown Figure 2 The top / bottom side of either door of the double-door refrigerator shown. The left-right direction represents the width of the refrigeration appliance 1, and the top-bottom direction represents its height.

[0058] Furthermore, combined with Figures 1 to 4 The refrigeration appliance 1 may also include a display and / or input unit 13, inserted into the receiving space 121 from the inlet 122. Figure 4This is an exploded view of a display and / or input unit fixing device according to an embodiment of the present invention. The display and / or input unit fixing device includes a partition housing 12 pre-installed on a door 11 and combined with a heat insulation layer. Depending on the specific installation position of the partition housing 12 on the door 11, it can be used to... Figure 4 The display and / or input unit fixing device shown secures the display and / or input unit 13 to one side of the door 11.

[0059] The display and / or input unit 13 can be a user interface module (UIM) used to display the setting parameters or status of the refrigeration appliance 1 and / or receive control commands input by the user.

[0060] The display and / or input unit 13 may be located close to the rear side of the front panel 114, thereby receiving input signals, for example, input by a user via touching the front panel 114. The display and / or input unit 13 may include a light-emitting element to allow light to pass through a corresponding area of ​​the front panel 114.

[0061] Furthermore, combined with Figures 3 to 8 The refrigeration appliance 1 may further include a cable 14 extending from the insulation space 110 into the receiving space 121, and a connector 15 connected to the cable 14 and located within the receiving space 121. The portion of the cable 14 within the insulation space 110 is also connected to a connector (not shown) and coupled to a control module disposed in the housing via the connector. The connector 15 is adapted to couple to a display and / or input unit 13, thereby enabling the display and / or input unit 13 to obtain power and transmit signals to the control module via the cable 14 and connector 15. The portion of the cable 14 within the insulation space 110 may be embedded within the insulation layer, and the cable 14 extends from the insulation space 110 into the receiving space 121 via an inlet 123.

[0062] in, Figure 5 and Figure 6 yes Figure 4 The diagram shown illustrates a first fixing method for the display and / or input unit fixing device. Figure 7 and Figure 8 yes Figure 4 The diagram shows a second fixing method for the display and / or input unit fixing device. The difference between the first and second fixing methods is that both methods can fix the display and / or input unit 13 to the opposite side of the door 11. For example, Figure 5 and Figure 6 The first fixing method shown is suitable for inserting and fixing the display and / or input unit 13 through the inlet 122 opened on the right side. Figure 1 The right side of door 11 of the single-door refrigerator shown, or Figure 2 The right side of the first door 111 of the double-door refrigerator shown. For example, Figure 7 and Figure 8 The second fixing method shown is suitable for inserting and fixing the display and / or input unit 13 through the port 122 opened on the left side. Figure 1 The left side of door 11 of the single-door refrigerator shown, or Figure 2 The left side of the second door 112 of the double-door refrigerator shown.

[0063] Further reference Figure 4 The partition housing 12 may have an inlet 123 for passing through the cable 14, a first cable path p1 and a second cable path p2 located within the receiving space 121. The first cable path p1 extends from the inlet 123 in a first direction A, and the second cable path p2 extends from the inlet 123 in a second direction B. Furthermore, the first direction A and the second direction B have a non-zero included angle.

[0064] Further reference Figure 4 The partition housing 12 may include a first cable guide mechanism 124 adapted to guide the cable 14 to extend along a first cable path p1, and a second cable guide mechanism 125 adapted to guide the cable 14 to extend along a second cable path p2.

[0065] Combination Figures 5 to 8 The cable 14 is adapted to extend along either the first cable path p1 or the second cable path p2 to enable the connector 15 to connect to the display and / or input unit 13. That is, depending on the specific location of the partition housing 12 on the door 11, the cable 14 can extend from either the first cable path p1 or the second cable path p2 to enable the connector 15 to connect to the display and / or input unit 13.

[0066] Therefore, the display and / or input unit 13 and the partition housing 12 fixed to different sides or different doors of the door 11 can be used, thereby reducing the number of components of the door 11 by improving the compatibility of the partition housing 12 and reducing manufacturing and management costs. Specifically, cable paths are provided in multiple directions from the cable inlet 123 of the partition housing 12, and cable guiding mechanisms are provided on each cable path. When the cable 14 extends along any of the multiple cable paths, the connector 15 can be successfully connected to the display and / or input unit 13 under the guidance of the corresponding cable guiding mechanism, so that the partition housing 12 can be installed in different positions of the door 11 or on different doors of the door 11 in different directions, thereby improving the compatibility of the partition housing 12.

[0067] In a specific implementation, continue to refer to Figures 4 to 8The first direction A and the second direction B can be opposite, so that the partition housing 12 can be installed on one side of the door 11 or on the opposite side of the door 11 after rotating 180°. This allows the display and / or input unit 13 to be disposed on either side of the opposite sides of the door 11, or on opposite sides of different doors 11, as needed.

[0068] In one variation, the first direction A and the second direction B do not necessarily extend in completely opposite directions of 180°. For example, there may be a non-zero angle between them, the specific value of which can be taken from the range of (0°, 180°). For instance, when the wall with the cable inlet 123 (the first side wall 12a in this example) is not planar, the non-completely 180° opposite extension of the first direction A and the second direction B ensures that the cable 14 entering from the cable inlet 123 still has two different extension directions to choose from, thereby allowing the partition housing 12 to be compatiblely disposed on different sides of the door 11.

[0069] For example, the first direction A can be perpendicular to the second direction B. Accordingly, the partition housing 12 can be disposed on the upper side of the door 11, and the display and / or input unit 13 can be inserted into the receiving space 121 through the entrance 122 opened on the upper side of the door 11 to be fixed to the upper side of the door 11. Alternatively, the partition housing 12 can be disposed on the left side of the door 11, and the display and / or input unit 13 can be inserted into the receiving space 121 through the entrance 122 opened on the left side of the door 11 to be fixed to the left side of the door 11.

[0070] In a specific implementation, continue to refer to Figures 4 to 6 The first cable guiding mechanism 124 may include a first baffle 126 located between the display and / or input unit 13 and the first sidewall 12a.

[0071] Specifically, the first barrier 126 can extend from the bottom wall 12e toward the front panel 114 to form a wall-like structure, thereby spatially isolating the cable 14 from the display and / or input unit 13.

[0072] Furthermore, multiple reinforcing ribs can be spaced apart on both sides of the first baffle 126 to improve its structural rigidity.

[0073] The first baffle 126 is adapted to cooperate with the first sidewall 12a to form a first cable path p1 and to act as a stop when the display and / or input unit 13 enters the receiving space 121 from the inlet 122.

[0074] In a specific implementation, continue to refer to Figure 4 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 The second cable guiding mechanism 125 may include a second baffle 127 located between the display and / or input unit 13 and the first sidewall 12a.

[0075] Specifically, the second barrier 127 can extend from the bottom wall 12e toward the front panel 114 to form a wall-like structure, thereby spatially isolating the cable 14 from the display and / or input unit 13.

[0076] Furthermore, multiple reinforcing ribs can be spaced apart on both sides of the second baffle 127 to improve its structural rigidity.

[0077] The second baffle 127 is adapted to cooperate with the first sidewall 12a to form a second cable path p2 and to act as a stop when the display and / or input unit 13 enters the receiving space 121 from the inlet 122.

[0078] Thus, the space between the first baffle 126 and the first sidewall 12a, and between the second baffle 127 and the first sidewall 12a, is separated to provide space for the cable 14 to run and to guide it. This also isolates the cable 14 from the display and / or input unit 13. When the display and / or input unit 13 is fixed to the pusher 2, and the pusher 2 is inserted and installed into place through the inlet 122, the first baffle 126 and the second baffle 127 ensure that the movement of the pusher 2 is unimpeded. After the cable 14 extends into the partition housing 12 from the inlet 123, it extends along the space between the first baffle 126 or the second baffle 127 and the first sidewall 12a, thereby allowing the connector 15 to connect to the display and / or input unit 13 without interference. The internal space layout of the partition housing 12 is reasonable and compact, allowing the overall size of the partition housing 12 to meet the requirements of miniaturization design.

[0079] In a specific implementation, continue to refer to Figures 4 to 8 The first baffle 126 can be connected to the second baffle 127. The two connected baffles can form a single piece, thereby reducing the number of components in the door 11. The single piece is easy to manufacture and can also improve structural strength.

[0080] In a specific implementation, combined with Figure 4 and Figure 9 A notch 128 may be provided between the first baffle 126 and the second baffle 127, and the notch 128 and the inlet 123 are positioned opposite each other.

[0081] Specifically, the roots of the first baffle wall 126 and the second baffle wall 127 may be connected. Here, the root refers to the part connected to the bottom wall 12e.

[0082] Furthermore, the ends of the first baffle 126 and the second baffle 127 may be disconnected, with a notch 128 formed at the disconnection point.

[0083] Therefore, the design of the notch 128 allows for easy insertion of the cable 14 without being blocked by the first baffle 126 or the second baffle 127.

[0084] Furthermore, if the socket (i.e., connector receiving end 131) of the display and / or input unit 13 is located facing the first sidewall 12a, the cable 14 can extend directly from the recess 128 after entering the partition housing 12 from the inlet 123, so that the connector 15 can be connected to the connector receiving end 131 of the display and / or input unit 13 with the shortest distance.

[0085] In one specific implementation, along the direction from the bottom wall 12e of the partition housing 12 towards the front panel 114, the heights of both the first baffle 126 and the second baffle 127 can be lower than the height of the first side wall 12a. This creates gaps between the first baffle 126 and the front panel 114, and between the second baffle 127 and the front panel 114, when the partition housing 12 is fixed to the door 11. Within the receiving space 121 formed by the partition housing 12 fixed to the door 11 and together with the front panel 114, the extension path of the cable 14 can be adjusted between the first cable path p1 and the second cable path p2 through these gaps.

[0086] In a specific implementation, continue to refer to Figures 4 to 6 The first cable guiding mechanism 124 may include a first cable holding part 161 disposed along the first sidewall 12a.

[0087] For example, there may be multiple first cable holding parts 161, which are spaced apart on the first sidewall 12a.

[0088] For example, the first cable holding part 161 can be an elastic hook to hook the cable 14.

[0089] Therefore, when the cable 14 extends along the first cable path p1, it is fixed by the first cable clamping part 161, thereby preventing the cable 14 from moving unexpectedly within the partition housing 12 and affecting the operation of other devices.

[0090] In a specific implementation, continue to refer to Figure 4 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 The second cable guiding mechanism 125 may include a second cable holding part 162 disposed along the first sidewall 12a.

[0091] For example, there may be multiple second cable holding parts 162, which are spaced apart on the first sidewall 12a.

[0092] For example, the first cable holding part 161 can be an elastic hook to hook the cable 14.

[0093] Therefore, when the cable 14 extends along the second cable path p2, it is fixed by the second cable clamp 162, thereby preventing the cable 14 from moving unexpectedly within the partition housing 12 and affecting the operation of other devices.

[0094] In one specific implementation, the number of first cable holding parts 161 can be the same as the number of second cable holding parts 162.

[0095] Alternatively, the number of first cable holding parts 161 may differ from the number of second cable holding parts 162. For example, the number of first cable holding parts 161 and second cable holding parts 162 can be determined based on the path length of the first cable path p1 and the second cable path p2. The longer the path length, the more cable holding parts need to be set.

[0096] In one specific implementation, the first cable holding part 161 and the second cable holding part 162 are located on both sides of the cable inlet 123 along the first direction A, so that the cable 14 can be effectively fixed when the separator housing 12 is installed on either side of the door 11.

[0097] Specifically, the first cable holding part 161 and the second cable holding part 162 can be symmetrically arranged on both sides of the inlet 123 along the first direction A.

[0098] In one specific implementation, the distance from the first cable clamping part 161 to the cable inlet 123 can be equal to the distance from the second cable clamping part 162 to the cable inlet 123. Thus, the two clamping parts are symmetrical about left and right along the first direction A, the partition housing 12 has an aesthetically pleasing appearance and the mold is simple to manufacture.

[0099] In a specific implementation, continue to refer to Figures 5 to 8 When one of the first cable holding part 161 and the second cable holding part 162 is in the working state, the other one is in the idle state.

[0100] That is, the cable 14 can extend from either the first cable path p1 or the second cable path p2, depending on the specific location of the partition housing 12 on the door 11, and be fixed by the retaining part on the selected cable path. For example, when the partition housing 121 is located on one side of door 1, the cable 14 is fixed by the first cable retaining part 161; when the partition housing 12 is located on the other side of door 11 or on another door 11, the cable 14 is fixed by the second cable retaining part 162. Thus, the partition housing 12 can be installed at different locations on door 11 or on different doors 11 without being constrained by the direction of the cable 14.

[0101] In a specific implementation, continue to refer to Figure 4The two ends of the display and / or input unit 13 opposite each other along the first direction A are referred to as the first end 13a and the second end 13b. The difference between the distance from the inlet port 123 to the first end 13a and the distance to the second end 13b can be less than a preset tolerance range.

[0102] In other words, the distance from the inlet 123 to 13a is basically equal to the distance to the second end 13b. This prevents the cable 14 from being too short to allow the connector 15 to be connected to the display and / or input unit 13 when the partition housing 12 is installed on either side of the door 11 or on any door 11. It also prevents the cable 14 from being too long and scattered in the accommodating space 121, affecting the placement of components such as the display and / or input unit 13.

[0103] For example, the distance from the inlet 123 to the first end 13a can be equal to the distance from the inlet 123 to the second end 13b, that is, the inlet 123 is located at the midpoint of the first sidewall 12a along the first direction A. Thus, when the partition housing 12 is installed on either side of the door 11 or on any door 11, the cable 14 can connect the connector 15 to the display and / or input unit 13 at equal distances.

[0104] In a specific implementation, refer to Figure 4 and Figure 10 The display and / or input unit 13 may have a connector receiving end 131 into which the connector 15 is inserted. For example, the connector receiving end 131 may be located at a first end 13a, which may be the end of the display and / or input unit 13 mounted on the door 11 and positioned at the top along the height direction of the refrigeration appliance 1.

[0105] Furthermore, when the cable 14 extends along the first cable path p1 to connect the connector 15 to the display and / or input unit 13, the wall of the partition housing 12 facing the connector receiving end 131 is opposite to the wall of the partition housing 12 facing the connector receiving end 131 when the cable 14 extends along the second cable path p2 to connect the connector 15 to the display and / or input unit 13.

[0106] For example, cable 14 Figure 6 As shown, when connector 15 extends along the first cable path p1 to connect to display and / or input unit 13, connector receiving end 131 faces the second sidewall 12b. Cable 14 as shown Figure 8 When the connector 15 extends along the second cable path p2 to connect the display and / or input unit 13, the connector receiving end 131 faces the third sidewall 12c.

[0107] Thus, when the partition housing 12 is installed on one side of the door 11, or rotated 180° to the opposite side of the door 11 or the opposite side of another door 11, the connector 15 can be coupled to the connector receiving end 131, thereby enabling the display and / or input unit 13 to be set at different positions of the door 11 or different doors 11 in a manner that reuses the same partition housing 12.

[0108] In one variation, the connector receiving end 131 may be positioned facing the first sidewall 12a. In this variation, when the cable 14 extends along the first cable path p1 to connect the connector 15 to the display and / or input unit 13, the projection of the connector receiving end 131 on the first sidewall 12a is located on both sides of the inlet 123, as is the projection of the connector receiving end 131 on the first sidewall 12a when the cable 14 extends along the second cable path p2 to connect the connector 15 to the display and / or input unit 13.

[0109] In one embodiment, the partition housing 12 may have a gap between the wall of the connector receiving end 131 (such as the second side wall 12b or the third side wall 12c) facing the connector receiving end 131 and the display and / or input unit 13 for the cable 14 to extend, such that the cable 14 and the display and / or input unit 13 are in the same plane, thereby reducing the thickness of the partition housing 12.

[0110] In one embodiment, the display and / or input unit 13 can be directly abutted against the front panel 114. Thus, the user can view and operate the display and / or input unit 13 through the front panel 114 to understand and control the operation of the refrigeration appliance 1.

[0111] Furthermore, the front panel 114 is made of a transparent material, at least in the area corresponding to the display and / or input unit 13. Thus, the display and / or input unit 13 is visible to the user through the front panel 114 for user interaction.

[0112] For example, the front panel 114 can be a glass plate, and at least the area facing the display and / or input unit 13 can be a transparent glass plate, while other areas can be colored glass plates or have a colored film attached to the surface.

[0113] In a specific implementation, continue to refer to Figures 4 to 8 The refrigeration appliance 1 may also include a pusher 2 for fixing the display and / or input unit 13 within the receiving space 121 and for pushing the display and / or input unit 13 away from the receiving space 121 to ensure that the display and / or input unit 13 is in close contact with the front panel 114.

[0114] Furthermore, a guide mechanism 24 can be adapted to be provided on the pusher 2 and the partition housing 12. Guided by the guide mechanism 24, the pusher smoothly inserts from the inlet 122 into the receiving space 121 and is installed in place within the partition housing 12. For example, combined with... Figure 4 and Figure 11 The bottom wall 12e of the partition housing 12 may be provided with a guide groove 241, and the bottom surface of the pusher 2 may be provided with a guide rib 242. The guide rib 242 and the guide groove 241 cooperate to allow the pusher 2 to be smoothly pushed into the partition housing 12. Figure 11 An exemplary view shows the back structure of the pusher 2, where the back of the pusher 2 refers to the surface that contacts the bottom wall 12e of the partition housing 12.

[0115] Furthermore, the second sidewall 12b and the third sidewall 12c may be provided with protrusions 243 facing each other, and the pusher 2 may be provided with hooks 244 at both ends along the first direction A. After the pusher 2 enters the receiving space 121 under the guidance of the guide mechanism 24, the hooks 244 cooperate with the protrusions 243 to fix the pusher 2 in the partition housing 12.

[0116] Furthermore, the pusher 2 may have a through hole 21 for the cable 14 to pass through. The cable 14 extending along the first cable path p1 or the second cable path p2 passes through the through hole 21 so that the connector 15 connects to the display and / or input unit 13.

[0117] For example, the two ends of the pusher 2 along the first direction A are respectively referred to as the third end 2a and the fourth end 2b, and through holes 21 are respectively opened near the third end 2a and near the fourth end 2b of the pusher 2.

[0118] Furthermore, the pusher 2 may include a third cable holding part 22 facing the first cable path p1 and a fourth cable holding part 23 facing the second cable path p2.

[0119] For example, refer to Figure 6 When the display and / or input unit 13 is fixed inside the pusher 2, the first end 13a is opposite to the third end 2a, and the second end 13b is opposite to the fourth end 2b. After passing through the inlet 123, the cable 14 extends along the first cable path p1 and is fixed in sequence by the first cable clamp 161 and the third cable clamp 22. The connector 15 passes through the through hole 21 provided at the third end 2a and is inserted into the connector receiving end 131.

[0120] For example, refer to Figure 8When the display and / or input unit 13 is fixed inside the pusher 2, the first end 13a faces the fourth end 2b, and the second end 13b faces the third end 2a. After passing through the inlet 123, the cable 14 extends along the second cable path p2 and is fixed in sequence by the second cable clamp 162 and the fourth cable clamp 23. The connector 15 passes through the through hole 21 provided at the fourth end 2b and is inserted into the connector receiver 131.

[0121] Further reference Figure 4 and Figure 11 The pusher 2 may include a support protrusion 25, which is supported on the back of the display and / or input unit 13 to tightly abut the display and / or input unit 13 against the front panel 114. For example, the support protrusion 25 may be an arcuate structure protruding toward the bottom wall 12e of the partition housing 12, and the bottom wall 12e of the partition housing 12 is adapted to have a supporting portion 251 protruding toward the pusher 2. After the pusher 2 enters the partition housing 12, the support protrusion 25 abuts against the corresponding supporting portion 251 to push the display and / or input unit 13 outward, so that the display and / or input unit 13 and the front panel 114 are in close contact.

[0122] The support protrusion 25 can be made of plastic and has a certain degree of elasticity to ensure that the display and / or input unit 13 and the front panel 114 are in close contact, while avoiding excessive force exerted by the display and / or input unit 13 on the front panel 114, which could cause damage. For example, the support protrusion 25 can be made of an elastic structure.

[0123] Further reference Figure 4 and Figure 10 The edges of the display and / or input unit 13 may be provided with flexible hooks 252 extending toward the bottom wall 12e of the partition housing 12 to help support the protrusion 25 to lift the display and / or input unit 13 to ensure close contact with the front panel 114.

[0124] Further reference Figure 4 and Figure 10 The first end 13a and / or the second end 13b, and the third end 2a and / or the fourth end 2b facing the display and / or input unit 13 may be provided with a first fixing part 253 to fix the display and / or input unit 13 to the pusher 2. For example, the first fixing part 253 may be a snap-fit ​​and a shallow groove.

[0125] Further, refer to Figure 4 and Figure 12 The refrigeration appliance 1 may also include a cover 3, detachably mounted on one side of the door 11 to open or close the inlet 122. The cover 3 serves to enclose the receiving space 121, preventing the partition housing 12 and the display and / or input unit 13 from being exposed during refrigerator use. For example, in combination with... Figure 6 and Figure 12 The partition housing 12 is located on the right side of the door 11, and correspondingly, the entrance 122 is also located on the right side of the door 11. A pusher 2, to which the display and / or input unit 13 is fixed, runs along... Figure 6 As shown by the arrow, after entering the receiving space 121 from the inlet 122 and being assembled in place, the cover plate 3 moves along... Figure 12 The arrow shown is used to install it on door 11 to close entrance 122.

[0126] Furthermore, the refrigeration appliance 1 may also include a sealing mechanism 4 located between the cover plate 3 and the partition housing 12 to seal the inlet 122 when the cover plate 3 closes the inlet 122. For example, see reference. Figure 4 A sealing groove 41 can be provided on the side of the cover plate 3 facing the inlet 122. The sealing ring 42 is assembled on the sealing groove 41 to form a sealing mechanism 4, and it can seal the inlet 122 when the cover plate 3 is fixed to the partition shell 12.

[0127] Furthermore, the cover plate 3 may be provided with a plurality of second fixing parts 31 on the side facing the inlet 122, and the partition housing 12 is provided with a matching first coupling part 32 near the inlet 122. When the cover plate 3 closes the inlet 122, the second fixing parts 31 cooperate with the corresponding first coupling parts 32 to fix the cover plate 3 to the partition housing 12.

[0128] Furthermore, the cover plate 3 may be provided with multiple third fixing parts 33 on the side facing the inlet 122, and the pusher 2 is provided with a matching second coupling part 34 near the inlet 122. When the cover plate 3 closes the inlet 122, the third fixing part 32 cooperates with the corresponding second coupling part 34 to fix the cover plate 3 and the pusher 2.

[0129] In a typical application scenario, the display and / or input unit 13 can be positioned on the right side of the door 11, and correspondingly, the partition housing 12 is fixed to the right side of the door 11, as shown below. Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 12 As shown, at this time, entrance 122 is located on the right side of door 11.

[0130] Specifically, the assembly method of door 11 in this application scenario may include the following steps:

[0131] First, based on the location of entrance 122 on door 11, either the first cable path p1 or the second cable path p2 is selected as the extension path of cable 14. In this specific application scenario, since entrance 122 is on the right side of door 11, the first cable path p1 is selected as the extension path of cable 14.

[0132] Then, cable 14 is led out from inlet 123 and extended along the selected first cable path p1, as follows. Figure 5 As shown. The cable 14 leading out from the inlet 123 is fixed by the first cable clamp 161 and the third cable clamp 22, and passes through the through hole 21 at the third end 2a.

[0133] Next, refer to Figure 6 The display and / or input unit 13, fixed to the pusher 2, is inserted into the receiving space 121 through the inlet 122 in the direction of the arrow. The display and / or input unit 13 and the connector 15 are connected. The pusher 2 is then fixed to the partition housing 12 by the engagement of the protrusion 243 and the hook 244.

[0134] Finally, the cover plate 3, which is equipped with the sealing mechanism 4, is along... Figure 12 The direction of the middle arrow is fixed at the entrance 122 to enclose the accommodating space 121.

[0135] In another application scenario, the display and / or input unit 13 can be positioned on the left side of the door 11, and correspondingly, the partition housing 12 is fixed to the left side of the door 11, as shown below. Figure 3 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, at this time, entrance 122 is located on the left side of door 11.

[0136] Specifically, the assembly method of door 11 in this application scenario may include the following steps:

[0137] First, based on the location of entrance 122 on door 11, either the first cable path p1 or the second cable path p2 is selected as the extension path of cable 14. In this specific application scenario, since entrance 122 is on the left side of door 11, the second cable path p2 is selected as the extension path of cable 14.

[0138] Then, cable 14 is led out from inlet 123 and extended along the selected second cable path p2, as follows. Figure 7 As shown. The cable 14 extending from the inlet 123 is secured by the second cable clamp 162 and the fourth cable clamp 23, and passes through the through hole 21 at the fourth end 2b, as shown. Figure 8 As shown.

[0139] Next, refer to Figure 8 The display and / or input unit 13, fixed to the pusher 2, is inserted into the receiving space 121 through the inlet 122 in the direction of the arrow. The display and / or input unit 13 and the connector 15 are connected. The pusher 2 is then fixed to the partition housing 12 by the engagement of the protrusion 243 and the hook 244.

[0140] Finally, the cover plate 3, equipped with the sealing mechanism 4, is pushed in from the left side of the door 11 and fixed to the entrance 122 to close the receiving space 121.

[0141] Therefore, by reserving multiple cable paths extending in different directions in the partition housing 12, a suitable cable path can be found for the cable 14 to extend regardless of which side of the door 11 the entrance 122 is located on. Thus, the display and / or input unit 13 can be quickly installed in place by reusing the same partition housing 12, and the installation position of the display and / or input unit 13 on the door 11 is not restricted.

[0142] In a specific implementation, continue to refer to Figures 3 to 8 and Figure 13 The accommodating space 121 can also be used to accommodate the sensor unit 5, which is used to detect user activity in a preset area in front of the door 11.

[0143] The sensor unit 5 can be inserted from the inlet 122 into the receiving space 121 to be located behind the front panel 114. Figure 13 The structure of the relevant area of ​​the first receiving cavity 121a in the partition housing 12 for accommodating the sensor unit 5 is shown only as an example.

[0144] Specifically, the display and / or input unit 13 and the sensor unit 5 can both be inserted from the inlet 122 and installed in the receiving space 121.

[0145] In some embodiments, sensor unit 5 may include a distance sensor for detecting whether someone is approaching a preset area in front of door 11. In some embodiments, sensor unit 5 may be configured to detect user gestures.

[0146] When user activity or a specific gesture is detected in a preset area in front of door 11, sensor unit 5 can send sensing information, which can be used to wake up display and / or input unit 13 or other devices. For example, in response to receiving the sensing information, control module can determine that it recognizes the user's intention to operate display and / or input unit 13, and then light up at least a portion of display and / or input unit 13 to facilitate user operation.

[0147] In some embodiments, sensor unit 5 may include a radar sensor adapted to generate radar waves that can penetrate the front panel 114 to detect the activity of a living organism in front of the refrigeration appliance 1.

[0148] Therefore, the sensor unit 5 can be side-mounted with a relatively simple installation method. The sensor unit 5 can be located behind the front panel 114. The position of the sensor unit 5 inside the door can be selected as needed, making it possible to set the sensor unit 5 in a position that is more conducive to detecting user-related information.

[0149] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the partition housing 12 is reused to simultaneously fix the sensor unit 5 and the display and / or input unit 13, thereby potentially reducing the number of components in the door 11, simplifying the assembly process, and improving manufacturing and management efficiency.

[0150] In one specific implementation, the display and / or input unit 13 and the sensor unit 5 can be arranged side-by-side along the side of the door 11. For example, when the partition housing 12 is located on the left side of the door 11, the display and / or input unit 13 and the sensor unit 5 are arranged vertically side-by-side along the left side. As another example, when the partition housing 12 is located on the right side of the door 11, both are arranged vertically side-by-side along the right side of the door.

[0151] Therefore, once either the display and / or input unit 13 or the sensor unit 5 is inserted into the receiving space 121 from the inlet 122, it will not obstruct the insertion of the other one.

[0152] Specifically, the sensor unit 5 and the display and / or input unit 13 can be arranged side-by-side along the height direction of the refrigeration appliance 1 behind the front panel 114, near the left or right side of the door 11. This allows both the sensor unit 5 and the display and / or input unit 13 to be used with the partition housings 12 fixed to different sides of the door 11, thereby reducing the number of components in the door 11 by improving the compatibility of the partition housings 12. Furthermore, the side-by-side arrangement enables the sensor unit 5 to more accurately sense the user's activity within a preset area in front of the door 11, thus precisely identifying the user's intention to operate the display and / or input unit 13.

[0153] For example, sensor unit 5 can be positioned close to display and / or input unit 13 to improve detection accuracy.

[0154] In a specific implementation, continue to refer to Figures 3 to 8 To more clearly illustrate the structure of the partition housing 12, the accommodating space 121 is divided along the first direction (direction A in the figure) into a first accommodating cavity 121a and a second accommodating cavity 121b. The first accommodating cavity 121a is used to house the sensor unit 5 (e.g., Figure 13 As shown), the second receiving cavity 121b is used to house the display and / or input unit 13.

[0155] Specifically, the cover 3 can simultaneously cover or expose the first receiving cavity 121a and the second receiving cavity 121b. The cover 3 can seal the receiving space 121, so that the partition shell 12 and the display and / or input unit 13 and sensor unit 5 disposed therein are not exposed during refrigerator use. Furthermore, the same cover 3 can simultaneously close and expose the first receiving cavity 121a and the second receiving cavity 121b, thereby reducing the number of components on the door 11.

[0156] Furthermore, the cable 14 may include a first wire harness 141 and a second wire harness 142, wherein the first wire harness 141 is connected to the first connector 151 and the second wire harness 142 is connected to the second connector 152.

[0157] For example, combining Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 13 For the partition housing 12 located on the right side of the door 11, the first wiring harness 141 passes through the inlet 123 from the heat insulation space 110 to enter the receiving space 121, extends along the first cable path p1, passes through the second receiving cavity 121b, and then extends into the first receiving cavity 121a, so that the first connector 151 connects to the sensor unit 5. The second wiring harness 142 passes through the inlet 123 from the heat insulation space 110, extends along the first cable path p1, and enters the second receiving cavity 121b, so that the second connector 152 connects to the display and / or input unit 13. In this example, both the first wiring harness 141 and the second wiring harness 142 extend along the first cable path p1. The first cable holding part 161 can reuse to hold the first wiring harness 141 and the second wiring harness 142. At the same time, the second cable holding part 162 located on the second cable path p2 is in an idle state.

[0158] For example, refer to Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 13 For the partition housing 12 located on the left side of the door 11, the first wiring harness 141 passes through the inlet 123 from the heat insulation space 110 to enter the receiving space 121, extends along the first cable path p1, passes through the second receiving cavity 121b, and then extends into the first receiving cavity 121a, so that the first connector 151 connects to the sensor unit 5. The second wiring harness 142 passes through the inlet 123 from the heat insulation space 110, extends along the second cable path p2, and enters the second receiving cavity 121b, so that the second connector 152 connects to the display and / or input unit 13. In this example, the first wiring harness 141 and the second wiring harness 142 extend along the first cable path p1 and the second cable path p2, respectively, and the first cable holding part 161 and the second cable holding part 162 are both in a working state to hold the first wiring harness 141 and the second wiring harness 142, respectively.

[0159] Thus, the first wiring harness 141 and the first connector 151 enable the electrical connection between the sensor unit 5 and the control module inside the refrigeration appliance 1, and the second wiring harness 142 and the second connector 152 enable the electrical connection between the display and / or input unit 13 and the control module.

[0160] In a specific implementation, continue to refer to Figure 4The inlet 123 can be located in the second receiving cavity 121b, so that depending on the specific side of the partition housing 12 located on the door 11, the first wire harness 141 passing through the inlet 123 can extend to the first receiving cavity 121a along the corresponding first cable path p1 or second cable path p2. Thus, the two cables 14, the first wire harness 141 and the second wire harness 142, extend from the heat insulation space 110 into the receiving space 121 through the inlet 123, and the cables 14 are partially embedded in the heat insulation layer in the heat insulation space 110.

[0161] In one variation, the inlet 123 may be located in the first receiving cavity 121a to accommodate applications where the length of the first wire harness 141 is shorter.

[0162] In another variation, the first receiving cavity 121a and the second receiving cavity 121b may each have an inlet 123 for the corresponding cable 14 to pass through.

[0163] In a specific implementation, continue to refer to Figures 4 to 14 The partition housing 12 may include a partition wall 129 located between the sensor unit 5 and the display and / or input unit 13, at least one of the sensor unit 5 and the display and / or input unit 13 being fixed to the partition wall 129.

[0164] Specifically, the partition wall 129 can physically divide the accommodating space 121 into a first accommodating cavity 121a and a second accommodating cavity 121b.

[0165] Furthermore, a second sidewall 12b is formed on the side of the partition wall 129 facing the second receiving cavity 121b, and a protrusion 243 for fixing the pusher 2 is provided. Thus, the pusher 2 and the display and / or input unit 13 are fixed to the partition wall 129.

[0166] Furthermore, a limiting groove (as described below as the first guiding mechanism 172) may be provided on the side of the partition wall 129 facing the first receiving cavity 121a to guide the sensor unit 5 from the inlet 122 into the first receiving cavity 121a, and to fix the sensor unit 5 after it is inserted into the installation position.

[0167] In one embodiment, the partition wall 129 may be U-shaped on a plane parallel to the bottom wall 12e of the partition housing 12. The two extended arms of the U-shaped partition wall 129 respectively form the sidewalls of the first receiving cavity 121a and the second receiving cavity 121b. Correspondingly, the sensor unit 5 abuts against one of the two extended arms of the U-shaped partition wall 129, and the display and / or input unit 13 abuts against the other of the two extended arms of the U-shaped partition wall 129.

[0168] Therefore, when one of the extension arms is damaged, it will not affect the installation status of the components inside the cavity containing the other extension arm.

[0169] Furthermore, the two extension arms of the U-shaped partition wall 129 are used to fix the sensor unit 5 and the display and / or input unit 13, respectively. For example, the extension arm near the first receiving cavity 121a is provided with a first guide mechanism 172, and the extension arm near the second receiving cavity 121b is provided with a protrusion 243.

[0170] In one specific implementation, of the two extension arms of the U-shaped partition wall 129, the extension arm closer to the first receiving cavity 121a can be an elastic arm 17. The elastic arm 17 can serve to fix the sensor unit 5.

[0171] Furthermore, on a plane parallel to the bottom wall 12e of the partition housing 12, the elastic arm 17 and the other extension arm of the partition wall 129 can be non-parallel. For example, along the insertion direction of the sensor unit 5 from the inlet 122 into the first receiving cavity 121a, the distance from the elastic arm 17 to the other extension arm of the partition wall 129 can gradually increase. That is, along the insertion direction, the distance between the elastic arm 17 and the fourth side wall 12d of the partition housing 12 gradually decreases. The first side wall 12a, the third side wall 12c, the bottom wall 12e, the fourth side wall 12d, and the front panel 114 of the partition housing 12 together form the receiving space 121, and the partition wall 129 divides the receiving space 121 into the first receiving cavity 121a and the second receiving cavity 121b.

[0172] Furthermore, near the entrance 122, the distance from the elastic arm 17 to the fourth sidewall 12d can be equal to or slightly greater than the width of the sensor unit 5 along the first direction. Along the insertion direction, the distance from the elastic arm 17 to the fourth sidewall 12d gradually decreases to less than the width of the sensor unit 5 along the first direction.

[0173] During assembly, the sensor unit 5 is inserted into the first receiving cavity 121a through the inlet 122, and as it is inserted, the elastic arm 17 is gradually pushed towards the second receiving cavity 121b (i.e., the second direction) until it is deformed. Correspondingly, the elastic arm 17 deforms as the sensor unit 5 is inserted into the first receiving cavity 121a, and the reaction force generated by the elastic deformation along the first direction presses against the sensor unit 5, thereby firmly fixing it in the first receiving cavity 121a.

[0174] In a specific implementation, continue to refer to Figure 4 The partition wall 129 and the first side wall 12a may have a notch 171 for the first wire harness 141 to pass through. Thus, the notch 171 between the partition wall 129 and the first side wall 12a allows the cable 14 to pass through so that the cable 14 can extend unobstructed from the inlet 123 to the connection sensor unit 5.

[0175] For example, of the two extending arms of the U-shaped partition wall 129, the extending arm facing the second receiving cavity 121b can be connected to the first sidewall 12a, forming a notch 171 at the connection to allow the first wire harness 141 to pass through. The elastic arm 17 includes a fifth end 17a and a sixth end 17b opposite each other along the insertion direction, wherein the fifth end 17a, which is closer to the first sidewall 12a, is not connected to either the first sidewall 12a or the bottom wall 12e, so that the fifth end 17a can be a free end and deform under external force. The sixth end 17b, which is closer to the inlet 122, is connected to the bottom wall 12e for positioning and fixing.

[0176] Furthermore, cable holding portions are respectively provided on both sides of the notch 171 along the first direction, wherein the cable holding portion located in the second receiving cavity 121b forms the first cable holding portion 161 to fix the second wire harness 142, and the cable holding portion located in the first receiving cavity 121a is used to fix the first wire harness 141.

[0177] In one specific implementation, when the sensor unit 5 is installed into the receiving space 121 (i.e., the first receiving cavity 121a), the first connector 151 is installed on the sensor unit 5 and is inserted into the receiving space 121 together with the sensor unit 5 via the first guide mechanism 172 located in the partition housing 12.

[0178] Specifically, in combination Figure 13 and Figure 14 The first guiding mechanism 172 can be set on the elastic arm 17.

[0179] During assembly, the sensor unit 5 is first inserted into the first connector 151 to form an assembly, and then inserted into the first receiving cavity 121a from the inlet 122 in the form of an assembly. During the insertion process, the first connector 151 and the elastic arm 17 abut against each other and move under the guidance of the first guide mechanism 172.

[0180] Thus, the sensor unit 5, with a terminal block (i.e., the first connector 151) inserted on one side, can be inserted into the receiving space 121 from the side of the door 11. Specifically, a guiding mechanism, such as the first guiding mechanism 172, is designed using the structural characteristics of the sensor unit 5 and the first connector 151 mounted thereon, so that the side of the sensor unit 5 that is fixed to the first receiving cavity 121a can be connected to the first connector 151.

[0181] When sensor unit 5 is in Figure 13 In the installation position shown, the first connector 151 and the elastic arm 17 abut against each other. Thus, the elastic arm 17 presses against the first connector 151 to achieve a fixing effect.

[0182] Furthermore, since the distance from the elastic arm 17 to the fourth sidewall 12d along the insertion direction gradually decreases to less than the width of the sensor unit 5, when the first connector 151 is inserted into the first receiving cavity 121a along with the sensor unit 5 from the inlet 122, the elastic arm 17 is held against by the first connector 151 and deforms away from the fourth sidewall 12d. The reaction force generated by the deformation acts on the first connector 151 in the direction of the fourth sidewall 12a, thereby cooperating with the fourth sidewall 12d to firmly clamp the first connector 151 and the sensor unit 5 within the first receiving cavity 121a.

[0183] In a specific implementation, continue to refer to Figure 13 The sensor unit 5 may include a circuit board 51, which has a first side 51a and a second side 51b opposite to each other along a first direction, wherein a first connector 151 is coupled to the first side 51a of the circuit board 51.

[0184] When the sensor unit 5 is in the mounting position, the first connector 151 is limited by the partition housing 12 in at least two directions. For example, the two directions can be the first direction and the height direction from the bottom wall 12e to the front panel 114. This multi-directional limitation effectively prevents the circuit board 51 from shaking within the receiving space 121.

[0185] Specifically, the elastic arm 17 and the fourth sidewall 12d cooperate to limit the first connector 151 from both sides along the first direction.

[0186] Furthermore, the first guiding mechanism 172 may include a first guide rail 174 disposed on the elastic arm 17 and extending along the insertion direction, pointing in the height direction of the bottom wall 12e toward the front panel 114, and the first connector 151 is located between the first guide rail 174 and the bottom wall 12e so as to be limited by both.

[0187] Thus, the circuit board 51 and the first connector 151 connected thereto can be securely fixed in the first receiving cavity 121a.

[0188] In a specific implementation, continue to refer to Figure 4 The partition housing 12 may include a second guide mechanism 173 disposed opposite to the first guide mechanism 172. When the sensor unit 5 is installed into the receiving space 121 (i.e. the first receiving cavity 121a), the second guide mechanism 173 is used to guide the second side 51b of the circuit board 51 into the receiving space 121.

[0189] In other words, in this specific embodiment, the first receiving cavity 121a fixes the edge (i.e., the second side 51b) of the circuit board 51 of the first connector 151 to the two side walls (i.e., the elastic arm 17 and the fourth side wall 12d) along the first direction.

[0190] Thus, the first guide mechanism 172 is used to insert the first connector 151, and the second guide mechanism 173 is used to insert the edge of the circuit board 51, thereby satisfying the installation requirement of inserting the circuit board 51 with wiring terminals on one side into the receiving space 121 from the entrance 122 on the side of the door 11.

[0191] Furthermore, the second guiding mechanism 173 may include a second guide rail 175 disposed on the fourth sidewall 12d and extending along the insertion direction. The second side of the circuit board 51 extends into the second guide rail 175 from the inlet 122 and moves along the second guide rail until the circuit board 51 is in the mounting position.

[0192] In a typical application scenario, when the sensor unit 5 is inserted into the first receiving cavity 121a, the second side 51b of the circuit board 51 moves along the second guide mechanism 173, while the first connector 151 moves along the first guide mechanism 172, until the circuit board 51 moves to the installation position. Thus, the circuit board 51 with terminals inserted on one side can be inserted into the receiving space 121 through the entrance 122 on the side of the door 11, and the side of the circuit board 51 connected to the first connector 151 (i.e., the first side 51a) is parallel to the insertion direction.

[0193] In a specific implementation, combined with Figure 4 and Figure 14 The distance between the second guide rail 175 and the bottom wall 12e can be less than the distance between the first guide rail 174 and the bottom wall 12e. Specifically, the first guide rail 174 is used to insert and fix the first connector 151, and the second guide rail 175 is used to insert and fix the second side 51b of the circuit board 51. Since the first connector 151 protrudes slightly above the circuit board 51 when it is inserted into the first side 51a, the first guide rail 174 is specially designed to be higher than the second guide rail 175 so as to receive the first connector 151 inserted into the first receiving cavity 121a when the circuit board 51 is inserted into the first receiving cavity 121a.

[0194] Furthermore, the second guide rail 175 may also be flared near the inlet 122 to facilitate the alignment and insertion of the second side 51b of the circuit board 51. Similarly, the first guide rail 174 may also be flared near the inlet 122.

[0195] In a specific implementation, refer to Figure 13 The first sidewall 12a may have a limiting part 18, and the end of the sensor unit 5 facing the first sidewall 12a (also referred to as the rear end of the sensor unit 5) has an adapter part 153. When the sensor unit 5 is in the installation position, the limiting part 18 and the adapter part 153 cooperate to restrict the sensor unit 5 from rotating in a plane parallel to the front panel 114.

[0196] Since the contact area between the first connector 151 and the elastic arm 17 is small, the sensor unit 5 installed in the first receiving cavity 121a may rotate in a plane parallel to the front panel 114. Therefore, a limiting mechanism is provided in the first side wall 12a and the rear end of the sensor unit 5 to limit the shaking of the sensor unit 5.

[0197] For example, the limiting portion 18 may include a protrusion extending from the first sidewall 12a toward the inlet 122, and an adapter portion 153 protruding from the rear end of the sensor unit 5 toward the first sidewall 12a. When the sensor unit 5 is in the mounting position, the protrusion and the adapter portion 153 at least partially overlap along a first direction. This restricts the sensor unit 5 from wobbling in a plane parallel to the front panel 114.

[0198] Furthermore, along the first direction, the adapter 153 can be located between the limiting part 18 and the second guide mechanism 173. The second guide mechanism 173 and the sensor unit 5 are in line contact, which itself can limit the rear end of the sensor unit 5 from swaying in the direction of the second guide mechanism 173. On this basis, the rear end of the sensor unit 5 is limited from swaying in the direction of the first guide mechanism 172 by the cooperation of the protrusion and the adapter 153.

[0199] Furthermore, the limiting part 18 and the first connector 151 have a non-zero gap along the insertion direction of the sensor unit 5 into the receiving space 121, and the limiting part 18 and the first connector 151 also have a non-zero gap along the first direction. Therefore, without hindering the first connector 151 from being inserted into the first receiving cavity 121a along with the sensor unit 5, a better effect of limiting swaying can be achieved.

[0200] In one specific implementation, both the limiting part 18 and the adapter part 153 can be trapezoidal on a plane parallel to the front panel 114. When the sensor unit 5 is in the mounting position, the area where the limiting part 18 and the adapter part 153 abut is in line contact.

[0201] In a variation of this embodiment, the first receiving cavity 121a and the second receiving cavity 121b can be arranged side-by-side along the width direction of the refrigeration appliance 1 behind the front panel 114, and the inlet 122 is located on the left or rear side of the door 11. Thus, the two units are arranged laterally side-by-side behind the front panel 114. During assembly, the sensor unit 5 is first inserted into the first receiving cavity 121a through the inlet 122, then the display and / or input unit 13 is inserted into the second receiving cavity 121b, and finally the inlet 122 is closed with the cover plate 3. The reverse is also possible.

[0202] In a variation of this embodiment, the accommodating space 121 may accommodate only the sensor unit 5, or only the display and / or input unit 13. That is, the first accommodating cavity 121a and the second accommodating cavity 121b may be two independent accommodating spaces 121, so that the sensor unit 5 and the display and / or input unit 13 may be independently disposed on different sides of the door 11 or on different doors 11.

[0203] Although specific embodiments have been described above, these embodiments are not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure, even when only a single embodiment is described with respect to a particular feature. The examples of features provided in this disclosure are intended to be illustrative and not limiting, unless otherwise stated. In practice, one or more technical features of the dependent claims may be combined with technical features of the independent claims, and technical features from the respective independent claims may be combined in any suitable manner rather than solely by the specific combinations listed in the claims.

[0204] While the present invention has been disclosed above, it is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can make various modifications and alterations without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention; therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the scope defined in the claims.

Claims

1. A refrigeration appliance (1), characterized in that, include: Box; The door (11) includes a front panel (114), an insulation layer filled in an insulation space (110), and a partition shell (12), the back side of the partition shell (12) being joined to the insulation layer, and a receiving space (121) being provided between the front side of the partition shell (12) and the front panel (114), the receiving space (121) having an entrance (122) located on one side of the door (11); A display and / or input unit (13) is inserted into the receiving space (121) from the inlet (122); A cable (14) extending from the thermal insulation space (110) into the receiving space (121), and a connector (15) connected to the cable (14) and located in the receiving space (121); The partition housing (12) has an inlet (123) for the cable (14) to pass through, a first cable path (p1) and a second cable path (p2) located in the receiving space (121). The first cable path (p1) extends from the inlet (123) in a first direction (A), and the second cable path (p2) extends from the inlet (123) in a second direction (B). The first direction (A) and the second direction (B) have a non-zero included angle. The partition housing (12) includes a first cable guide mechanism (124) adapted to guide the cable (14) along the first cable path (p1) and a second cable guide mechanism (125) adapted to guide the cable (14) along the second cable path (p2), the cable (14) being adapted to extend along the first cable path (p1) or the second cable path (p2) to allow the connector (15) to connect to the display and / or input unit (13).

2. The refrigeration appliance (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first direction (A) and the second direction (B) are opposite.

3. The refrigeration appliance (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The partition housing (12) includes a first sidewall (12a) facing the entrance (122), the first cable guide mechanism (124) includes a first baffle (126) located between the display and / or input unit (13) and the first sidewall (12a), and the second cable guide mechanism (125) includes a second baffle (127) located between the display and / or input unit (13) and the first sidewall (12a).

4. The refrigeration appliance (1) according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first baffle (126) and the second baffle (127) are connected.

5. The refrigeration appliance (1) according to claim 3, characterized in that, A notch (128) is provided between the first baffle (126) and the second baffle (127), and the notch (128) and the inlet (123) are positioned opposite each other.

6. The refrigeration appliance (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The partition housing (12) includes a first sidewall (12a) facing the inlet (122), the first cable guide mechanism (124) includes a first cable holding part (161) disposed along the first sidewall (12a), and the second cable guide mechanism (125) includes a second cable holding part (162) disposed along the first sidewall (12a).

7. The refrigeration appliance (1) according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first cable holding part (161) and the second cable holding part (162) are located on both sides of the cable inlet (123) along the first direction (A).

8. The refrigeration appliance (1) according to claim 6, characterized in that, When one of the first cable holding part (161) and the second cable holding part (162) is in the working state, the other of the first cable holding part (161) and the second cable holding part (162) is in the idle state.

9. The refrigeration appliance (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The difference in distance between the inlet (123) and the two ends of the display and / or input unit (13) along the first direction (A) is less than a preset tolerance range.

10. The refrigeration appliance (1) according to claim 9, characterized in that, The distances from the inlet (123) to both ends of the display and / or input unit (13) along the first direction (A) are equal.

11. The refrigeration appliance (1) according to claim 9, characterized in that, The partition housing (12) includes a first sidewall (12a) facing the inlet (122), and the inlet (123) is opened on the first sidewall (12a).

12. The refrigeration appliance (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The display and / or input unit (13) has a connector receiving end (131) for the connector (15) to be inserted. When the cable (14) extends along the first cable path (p1) to connect the connector (15) to the display and / or input unit (13), the wall of the partition housing (12) facing the connector receiving end (131) is opposite to the wall of the partition housing (12) facing the connector (15) when the cable (14) extends along the second cable path (p2) to connect the connector (15) to the display and / or input unit (13), or is located on both sides of the inlet (123) along the first direction (A).

13. The refrigeration appliance (1) according to claim 12, characterized in that, The partition housing (12) has a gap between the wall facing the connector receiving end (131) and the display and / or input unit (13) for the cable (14) to extend.

14. The refrigeration appliance (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The door (11) includes a first door (111) and a second door (112) arranged side by side along the width direction of the refrigeration appliance (1), and the accommodating space (121) is located on the side of the first door (111) or the second door (112) facing each other.

15. The refrigeration appliance (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a pusher (2) for fixing the display and / or input unit (13) in the receiving space (121). The pusher (2) has a through hole (21) for the cable (14) to pass through. The cable (14) extending along the first cable path (p1) or the second cable path (p2) passes through the through hole (21) so that the connector (15) connects to the display and / or input unit (13).

16. The refrigeration appliance (1) according to claim 15, characterized in that, The pusher (2) includes a third cable holding part (22) facing the first cable path (p1) and a fourth cable holding part (23) facing the second cable path (p2).

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