Waterway integration device and refrigerator having the same

Abstract

A water channel integrated device and a refrigerator having the same, the water channel integrated device comprising a protective cover and a water channel integrated structure connected to the protective cover, the protective cover comprising a mounting frame forming a mounting cavity and a wiring harness box connected to the mounting frame, at least a portion of the water channel integrated structure being located within the mounting cavity, the wiring harness box having a wiring harness cavity and a wiring hole communicating with the wiring harness cavity, the wiring hole being exposed within the mounting cavity; after the water channel integrated structure is mounted on the refrigerator using the protective cover, the water channel integrated structure and the connection lines between the water channel integrated structure and the refrigerator are effectively protected, thereby preventing safety hazards caused by accidental touch by users.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of refrigeration devices, and in particular to a water channel integrated device and a refrigerator having the same. Background Art

[0002] To enhance user convenience, many refrigerators now feature integrated water systems. Specifically, these systems integrate a filter, water valve, and kettle, allowing filtered water from an external source to feed the dispenser and ice maker. These integrated systems also facilitate centralized mounting and maintenance. However, existing integrated water systems are often mounted directly to the refrigerator using fasteners, leaving the entire system exposed. This can lead to safety hazards, particularly in the wiring between the integrated water system and the refrigerator. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The object of the present invention is to provide a water channel integrated device that can prevent users from accidentally touching it.

[0004] In order to achieve one of the above-mentioned purposes of the invention, one embodiment of the present invention provides a water channel integrated device, including a protective cover and a water channel integrated structure connected to the protective cover, the protective cover includes a mounting frame forming an installation cavity and a wiring harness box connected to the mounting frame, at least part of the water channel integrated structure is located in the installation cavity, the wiring harness box has a wiring harness cavity and a wiring hole connected to the wiring harness cavity, and the wiring hole is exposed in the installation cavity.

[0005] As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, an opening exposing the mounting cavity is formed at the bottom of the mounting frame, and the wiring harness box is arranged on two sides of the mounting frame opposite to the opening.

[0006] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present invention, the wiring harness box includes a wiring harness shell forming a wiring harness cavity and a wiring harness cover connected to the wiring harness shell, the mounting frame includes an upper cover located at the top, the wiring harness shell is connected to the upper cover and abuts against the wiring harness cover, and the upper end surface of the wiring harness cover is in the same plane as the upper end surface of the upper cover.

[0007] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present invention, the wiring harness cover has a wiring harness plate that shields the wiring harness cavity and a drainage plate connected to the periphery of the wiring harness plate and extending downward, the upper cover has a mounting port that matches the wiring harness cover, a drainage block connected to the mounting port and the wiring harness shell, and a drainage groove formed between the drainage block and the wiring harness shell, the wiring harness shell abuts the wiring harness plate, and at least part of the drainage plate is located in the drainage groove.

[0008] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present invention, the wiring harness housing includes a bottom plate, side plates connected to the periphery of the bottom plate, and drainage holes arranged on the bottom plate and / or the side plates, and the drainage holes are located at a lower level of the bottom plate.

[0009] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present invention, the drainage hole and the wiring hole are arranged on two side surfaces of the side panel relative to each other, and the wiring housing also includes a plurality of wire placement bosses protruding from the upper surface of the bottom plate, each wire placement boss is parallel to each other and inclined toward the side of the side panel with the drainage hole.

[0010] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present invention, the wiring harness housing also includes a wire guide groove arranged on the side panel, and the wire guide groove and the drainage hole are arranged on the same side of the side panel opposite to each other. The mounting frame also includes a left cover connected to the upper cover and an inlet groove formed on the left cover and matching the wire guide groove, and at least part of the wire guide groove is exposed in the inlet groove.

[0011] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present invention, the mounting frame also includes a right cover connected to the upper cover and opposite to the left cover, and a front cover and a rear cover arranged opposite to each other, the water channel integrated structure is fixed on the right cover, the rear cover is plugged into the left cover and the right cover along a first direction, and the front cover is plugged into the left cover and the right cover along a second direction, and the first direction and the second direction are set at a certain angle.

[0012] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present invention, the mounting frame also includes a replacement port arranged on the front cover and connected to the mounting cavity, the protective cover also includes a replacement cover pivotally connected to the front cover and covering the replacement port, the rear cover has a pipe laying groove communicating with the opening and a first corner groove and a second corner groove communicating with the pipe laying groove and arranged opposite to each other, and the aperture size of the first corner groove is smaller than the aperture size of the second corner groove.

[0013] In order to achieve the purpose of the above invention, the present invention also provides a refrigerator, including an inner tank forming a storage compartment, the above-mentioned water channel integrated device and a first plug-in structure for limiting the cooperation between the inner tank and the protective cover, the first plug-in structure including a plug-in block arranged on one of the inner tank and the protective cover and a plug-in hole arranged on the other of the inner tank and the protective cover, the plug-in block is inserted into the plug-in hole along a first direction and moves in the plug-in hole along a second direction to limit the movement of the protective cover relative to the inner tank along the first direction, and the first direction and the second direction are set at a certain angle.

[0014] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present invention, the refrigerator also includes a second plug-in structure for limiting the cooperation between the inner tank and the protective cover. The second plug-in structure includes a connector provided on one of the inner tank and the protective cover and a plug-in interface provided on the other of the inner tank and the protective cover. The connector is inserted into the plug-in interface along the second direction to limit the movement of the protective cover relative to the inner tank along the first direction.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, in the embodiment of the present invention, after the water channel integrated structure is installed on the refrigerator using a protective cover, the water channel integrated structure and the connecting lines between the water channel integrated structure and the refrigerator are effectively protected, which can prevent users from accidentally touching the water channel and causing safety hazards. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a waterway integrated device from one perspective in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 2 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the waterway integrated device from another perspective in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Exploded diagram of the integrated waterway device;

[0019] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 Exploded schematic diagram of the cross-sectional view of the center wiring harness housing and wiring harness cover;

[0020] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 An exploded schematic diagram of the cross-sectional view of the middle rear cover and the upper cover, left cover, and right cover;

[0021] Figure 6 yes Figure 1 An exploded schematic diagram of the cross-sectional view of the center front cover, upper cover, left cover, and right cover;

[0022] Figure 7 It is a partial exploded schematic diagram of a refrigerator in a preferred embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the specific embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, these embodiments do not limit the present invention, and any structural, methodological, or functional changes made by those skilled in the art based on these embodiments are all within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0024] It should be understood that the terms used herein, such as "upper," "lower," "outer," and "inner," etc., indicating spatial relative positions, are used for ease of explanation to describe the relationship of one element or feature relative to another element or feature as shown in the accompanying drawings. Spatially relative terms may be intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation other than the orientation shown in the drawings.

[0025] The device may be oriented in other ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial descriptors used herein shall be interpreted accordingly. For example, in the present invention, for ease of description, when the waterway integrated device or refrigerator is in normal use, the direction toward the ground is downward, and the direction away from the ground is upward; the direction parallel to the ground is horizontal, and the direction perpendicular to the ground is vertical; the side closer to the user is the front side, and the side away from the user is the rear side.

[0026] refer to Figures 1 to 6 As shown, a preferred embodiment of the present invention provides a water channel integrated device, which filters the external water source and supplies water to the water dispenser and ice maker to ensure the safety of users' water use.

[0027] Coordinate Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a waterway integrated device includes a protective cover 10 and a waterway integrated structure 20 connected to the protective cover 10. In this embodiment, the protective cover 10 covers the outside of the waterway integrated structure 20, effectively protecting the waterway integrated structure 20 and preventing users from directly touching the waterway integrated structure 20 and causing safety hazards.

[0028] Furthermore, the protective cover 10 includes a mounting bracket 11 defining a mounting cavity 11a and a wiring harness box 12 connected to the mounting bracket 11. In this embodiment, the integrated waterway structure 20 is secured to the refrigerator using the mounting bracket 11. The wiring of the integrated waterway structure 20 interfaces with external wiring within the wiring harness box 12, enhancing the safety of the integrated waterway structure and facilitating subsequent maintenance and replacement.

[0029] Coordinate Reference Figure 3 Specifically, at least a portion of the integrated waterway structure 20 is located within the mounting cavity 11a. In this embodiment, the integrated waterway structure 20 includes a filter 21, a water valve, and a kettle 22, which are interconnected in sequence. The kettle 22, the water valve, and other components of the integrated waterway structure are located within the mounting cavity to prevent accidental user contact.

[0030] Specifically, the wiring harness box 12 has a wiring harness cavity 12a and a wiring hole 12b that connects to the wiring harness cavity 12a. The wiring hole 12b is exposed within the installation cavity 11a. In this embodiment, the connecting lines of the waterway integrated structure 20 located within the installation cavity 11a pass through the wiring hole 12b and enter the wiring harness cavity 12a, thereby connecting with external lines within the wiring harness cavity 12a, preventing users from accidentally touching the line connectors.

[0031] Furthermore, the bottom of the mounting frame 11 is formed with an opening 11b exposing the mounting cavity 11a. Figure 2The overall structure of the mounting frame 11 is open downward, which is convenient for cooling the water channel integrated structure 20 in the mounting cavity 11a. The opening 11b is located at the bottom to avoid liquid accumulation caused by leakage of the water channel integrated structure 20 in the mounting cavity 11a.

[0032] Furthermore, the wiring harness box 12 is disposed opposite the opening 11b on either side of the mounting frame 11. In this embodiment, the wiring harness box 12 is disposed opposite the opening 11b to prevent liquid from draining from the opening 11b from affecting the wiring within the wiring harness box 12. The wiring harness box 12 is preferably disposed at the top of the mounting frame 11.

[0033] Furthermore, the wiring harness box 12 includes a wiring harness housing 12c that defines a wiring harness cavity 12a, and a wiring harness cover 12d connected to the wiring harness housing 12c. In this embodiment, the wiring harness housing 12c is generally open and upwardly facing. The wiring harness housing 12c and the wiring harness cover 12d are detachably connected. Furthermore, when the wiring harness cover 12d is installed on the wiring harness housing 12c, it can seal the wiring harness cavity 12a.

[0034] Specifically, the mounting frame 11 includes an upper cover 11c at the top. The wiring harness housing 12c is connected to the upper cover 11c and abuts against the wiring harness cover 12d. In this embodiment, the wiring harness housing 12c is preferably integrally formed with the upper cover 11c, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost of the protective cover 10. The upper edge of the wiring harness housing 12c abuts against the wiring harness cover 12d, preventing liquid from seeping into the wiring harness cavity 12a through the gap between the wiring harness housing 12c and the wiring harness cover 12d, thus providing a sealing effect.

[0035] Furthermore, the upper end surface of the wiring harness cover 12d and the upper end surface of the upper cover 11c are in the same plane. Figure 1 At least a portion of the wiring harness housing 12c is located within the mounting cavity 11a. When the wiring harness cover 12d is mounted on the wiring harness housing 12c, the upper end surface of the wiring harness cover 12d is flush with the upper end surface of the upper cover 11c, preventing liquid accumulation caused by unevenness on the upper end surface of the upper cover 11c. This facilitates the flow of liquid on the upper end surface of the upper cover 11c, maintains the integrity of the protective housing 10, and enhances its aesthetics.

[0036] Coordinate Reference Figure 4 Specifically, the wiring harness cover 12d includes a wiring harness plate 12d1 that shields the wiring harness cavity 12a, and a drainage plate 12d2 that extends downwardly from the periphery of the wiring harness plate 12d1. In this embodiment, the wiring harness plate 12d1 is a flat plate, and the drainage plate 12d2 extends downwardly along the periphery of the wiring harness plate 12d1, forming a structure similar to an eave.

[0037] Specifically, the upper cover 11c has a mounting opening 11c1 that matches the wiring harness cover 12d, a drainage block 11c2 connecting the mounting opening 11c1 and the wiring harness housing 12c, and a drainage groove 11c3 formed between the drainage block 11c2 and the wiring harness housing 12c. In this embodiment, the drainage block 11c2 has an L-shaped cross-section and connects the periphery of the mounting opening 11c1 to the outer surface of the wiring harness housing 12c. The drainage groove 11c3 is formed between the drainage block 11c2 and the wiring harness housing 12c and is open upward.

[0038] Furthermore, the wiring harness housing 12c abuts the wiring harness plate 12d1, and at least a portion of the drainage plate 12d2 is located within the drainage groove 11c3. In this embodiment, when the wiring harness cover 12d is installed on the wiring harness housing 12c, the upper edge of the wiring harness housing 12c abuts the end surface of the wiring harness plate 12d1, reducing liquid leakage. Furthermore, because at least a portion of the drainage plate 12d2 extends within the drainage groove 11c3, liquid on the wiring harness cover 12d or upper cover 11c is drawn into the drainage groove 11c3 through the drainage plate 12d2 and then discharged from the drainage groove 11c3, preventing liquid from entering the wiring harness cavity 12a and improving the sealing performance of the wiring harness box 12.

[0039] Furthermore, the wiring harness housing 12c includes a base plate 12c1, side plates 12c2 connected to the periphery of the base plate 12c1, and drainage holes 12c3 provided on the base plate 12c1 and / or the side plates 12c2. In this embodiment, the base plate 12c1 is a rectangular flat plate structure that forms a predetermined angle with the horizontal plane. The drainage holes 12c3 connect the mounting cavity 11a with the wiring harness cavity 12a, draining liquid from the wiring harness cavity 12a into the mounting cavity 11a, thereby preventing liquid accumulation in the wiring harness cavity 12a and ensuring the safety of the wiring within the wiring harness housing 12.

[0040] Specifically, the drainage hole 12c3 is located at a lower level of the bottom plate 12c1. In this embodiment, one of the four corners of the bottom plate 12c1 is at a lower level, so that liquid on the bottom plate 12c1 eventually converges at the lowest point and drains out of the wiring harness cavity 12a through the drainage hole 12c3. The liquid draining out of the wiring harness cavity 12a then enters the installation cavity 11a and drains out of the installation cavity 11a through the opening 11b.

[0041] Furthermore, the wiring harness housing 12c also includes a snap-in groove 12c6 disposed on the side panel 12c2 and located within the wiring harness cavity 12a. The wiring harness cover 12d also includes a first snap-in member 12d3 connected to the wiring harness plate 12d1 and corresponding to the snap-in groove 12c6. The snap-in groove 12c6 is circumferentially disposed on the inner wall of the side panel 12c2. The wiring harness cover 12d can utilize the first snap-in member 12d3 to engage with the snap-in groove 12c6 of the wiring harness housing 12c, achieving a mutually engaging engagement. This reduces the number of fasteners used when connecting the wiring harness cover 12d to the wiring harness housing 12c, thereby facilitating installation and removal of the wiring harness cover 12d and the wiring harness housing 12c.

[0042] Furthermore, the wiring harness shell 12c also includes a connecting column 12c7 arranged on the base plate 12c1 and located in the wiring harness cavity 12a, and the wiring harness cover 12d also includes a connecting hole 12d4 arranged on the wiring harness plate 12d1 and corresponding to the connecting column 12c7. By arranging fasteners between the connecting hole 12d4 and the connecting column 12c7, the wiring harness cover 12d can be fixed to the wiring harness shell 12c, thereby improving the connection strength between the wiring harness cover 12d and the wiring harness shell 12c, preventing users from contacting the connecting lines in the wiring harness cavity 12a, and improving the safety of the wiring harness box 12.

[0043] Furthermore, the wiring harness shell 12c also includes a wire clip 12c8 arranged on the base plate 12c1 and located in the wiring harness cavity 12a. The connecting lines in the wiring harness cavity 12a can be fixed by using the wire clip 12c8 to avoid the connecting lines in the wiring harness cavity 12a from loosening when installing or adjusting the water channel integrated structure 20. It can also avoid the connecting lines in the wiring harness cavity 12a from being crushed when installing the wiring harness cover 12d, thereby improving the installation efficiency of the connecting lines in the wiring harness box 12.

[0044] Furthermore, the drainage holes 12c3 and the wiring holes 12b are arranged on two sides of the side plate 12c2 opposite to each other. In this embodiment, the drainage holes 12c3 are arranged as far away from the wiring holes 12b as possible to reduce the possibility of the connection lines at the wiring holes 12b contacting liquid and improve the safety of the wiring harness box 12.

[0045] Furthermore, the wiring harness housing 12c includes a plurality of wire-receiving bosses 12c4 protruding from the upper surface of the bottom plate 12c1. In this embodiment, the wire-receiving bosses 12c4 are located within the wiring harness cavity 12a, ensuring that the connecting wires within the wiring harness cavity 12a maintain a certain distance from the bottom plate 12c1 after installation, thereby preventing liquid on the bottom plate 12c1 from affecting the connecting wires within the wiring harness cavity 12a.

[0046] Furthermore, each of the wire placement bosses 12c4 is parallel to each other and is inclined toward the side of the side plate 12c2 having the drainage hole 12c3. Figure 4Each wire placement boss 12c4 is inclined toward the drain hole 12c3, which can guide the liquid on the bottom plate 12c1 and quickly flow toward the drain hole 12c3 and out of the wiring harness cavity 12a. The wire placement bosses 12c4 are preferably parallel to each other to avoid interference between the bosses 12c4 during the diversion process.

[0047] Furthermore, the wiring harness housing 12c also includes a wire guide groove 12c5 disposed on the side panel 12c2. This groove 12c5 is located on the same side of the side panel 12c2 as the drainage hole 12c3. In this embodiment, the wire guide groove 12c5 allows the refrigerator's wiring terminals to pass through the wiring harness cavity 12a, thereby connecting with the wiring of the integrated waterway structure 20. The wire guide groove 12c5 is positioned as far away from the wiring hole 12b as possible to minimize the possibility of the wiring at the guide groove 12c5 coming into contact with liquids, thereby improving the safety of the wiring harness housing 12.

[0048] Furthermore, the mounting frame 11 further includes a left cover 11d connected to the upper cover 11c and a wire inlet groove 11e formed on the left cover 11d and matching the wire guide groove 12c5, wherein at least a portion of the wire guide groove 12c5 is exposed in the wire inlet groove 11e. Figure 3 , the wire entry duct 11e is open at the top, as shown in FIG. Figure 4 , the top of the lead duct 12c5 is open. When the harness cover 12d is disconnected from the harness housing 12c, the top openings of the wire inlet duct 11e and the lead duct 12c5 are exposed again, facilitating the removal and insertion of wires from the top of the wire inlet duct 11e and the lead duct 12c5. When the harness cover 12d is connected to the harness housing 12c, the harness cover 12d shields the top openings of the wire inlet duct 11e and the lead duct 12c5, preventing wires from escaping from the top openings of the wire inlet duct 11e and the lead duct 12c5.

[0049] Continue to coordinate with reference Figure 3 As shown, the mounting frame 11 specifically includes a right cover 11f connected to the upper cover 11c and opposite the left cover 11d, as well as a front cover 11g and a rear cover 11h disposed opposite each other. The integrated waterway structure 20 is secured to the right cover 11f. In this embodiment, the integrated waterway structure 20 is secured to the right cover 11f using fasteners, and then the upper cover 11c, left cover 11d, front cover 11g, and rear cover 11h are secured. This facilitates the installation of the integrated waterway structure 20 and the mounting frame 11, and also facilitates subsequent disassembly and maintenance of the integrated waterway structure 20 on the mounting frame 11.

[0050] Coordinate Reference Figure 5As shown, further, the rear cover 11h is plugged into the left cover 11d and the right cover 11f along the first direction. In this embodiment, after the rear cover 11h is plugged into the left cover 11d and the right cover 11f along the first direction, it can limit the offset between the rear cover 11h and the left cover 11d and the right cover 11f in the second and third directions. After the rear cover 11h is docked with the left cover 11d and the right cover 11f, fasteners are used to pass through the upper cover 11c, the rear cover 11h, the left cover 11d (the right cover 11f) in sequence, thereby fixing the upper cover 11c, the rear cover 11h, and the left cover 11d (the right cover 11f) together. This method reduces the use of fasteners and facilitates the assembly and disassembly of the mounting bracket 11.

[0051] Specifically, the rear cover 11h includes a second clip 11h4, a support plate 11h5 opposite to the second clip 11h4, and a slot 11h6 formed between the second clip 11h4 and the support plate 11h5. The rear cover 11h is limited on the left cover 11d and the right cover 11f by the slot 11h6.

[0052] Coordinate Reference Figure 6 As shown, the front cover 11g is further inserted into the left cover 11d and the right cover 11f along the second direction. In this embodiment, after the front cover 11g is inserted into the left cover 11d and the right cover 11f along the second direction, it can limit the displacement between the front cover 11g and the left cover 11d and the right cover 11f in the first, second, and third directions. This method reduces the use of fasteners and facilitates the assembly and disassembly of the mounting bracket 11.

[0053] Specifically, a third clip 11g1 is provided on the front cover 11g, and a clip hole 11j matching the third clip 11g1 is provided on the left cover 11d and the right cover 11f. The front cover 11g uses the third clip 11g1 to clip with the clip holes 11j on the left cover 11d and the right cover 11f, thereby limiting the mutual displacement between the front cover 11g and the left cover 11d and the right cover 11f.

[0054] Moreover, a water retaining eave 11c4 similar to the shape of an eave is provided at the periphery of the upper cover 11c. The water retaining eave 11c4 covers the upper edges of the front cover 11g, the rear cover 11h, the left cover 11d and the right cover 11f to prevent the liquid on the upper cover 11c from flowing into the installation cavity 11a, thereby improving the sealing performance and meeting the usage scenarios of the water channel integrated device.

[0055] Specifically, the first direction and the second direction are arranged at a certain angle. In this embodiment, the first direction and the second direction are preferably perpendicular to each other, and the third direction is preferably perpendicular to the first and second directions. The first direction is configured as the up-down direction, the second direction is configured as the front-back direction, and the third direction is configured as the left-right direction.

[0056] Specifically, the mounting frame 11 further includes a replacement port 11i provided on the front cover 11g and communicating with the mounting cavity 11a, and the protective cover 10 further includes a replacement cover 13 pivotally connected to the front cover 11g and shielding the replacement port 11i. Figure 3 and Figure 6 At least a portion of the filter 21 extends into the replacement port 11i. The user pivots open the replacement cover 13 to replace the filter 21, ensuring normal operation of the integrated waterway structure. After the filter 21 is completely replaced, the replacement cover 13 pivots closed to protect the filter 21 exposed within the replacement port 11i. Furthermore, the replacement cover 13 is located on the front side of the protective cover 10, making it convenient for the user to replace the filter.

[0057] Specifically, the rear cover 11h has a pipe routing groove 11h1 communicating with the opening 11b, and a first corner groove 11h2 and a second corner groove 11h3 communicating with and opposite to the pipe routing groove 11h1. The aperture size of the first corner groove 11h2 is smaller than the aperture size of the second corner groove 11h3. In this embodiment, the pipe routing groove 11h1 is used for installing the connecting pipes of the waterway integrated structure 20 and is located on the rear side of the protective cover 10. Figure 5 The first corner groove 11h2 and the second corner groove 11h3 are both semi-elliptical. When the connecting pipe passes through the first corner groove 11h2 and the second corner groove 11h3 and is folded, due to the different aperture sizes of the two, the restraining force generated by the bending of the water pipe can be alleviated, the degree of bending of the water pipe can be reduced, and thus the damage caused by the bending of the water pipe can be reduced.

[0058] like Figure 7 According to another aspect of the present invention, a refrigerator is provided, which is provided with the water channel integrated device according to the present invention.

[0059] Specifically, the refrigerator includes an inner tank 30 forming a storage compartment, and the water channel integrated device is connected to the inner tank 30 and is located in the storage compartment, wherein the storage compartment is preferably configured as a refrigeration compartment.

[0060] Coordinate Reference Figure 7 As shown, the refrigerator further includes a first plug-in structure for limiting the engagement of the inner container 30 with the protective cover 10. The first plug-in structure includes a plug-in block 41 provided on one of the inner container 30 and the protective cover 10, and a plug-in hole 42 provided on the other of the inner container 30 and the protective cover 10. In this embodiment, preferably, the plug-in block 41 is provided on the protective cover 10, and the plug-in hole 42 is provided on the inner container 30.

[0061] Furthermore, the plug block 41 is inserted into the plug hole 42 along the first direction and moves in the plug hole 42 along the second direction to limit the movement of the protective cover 10 relative to the inner tank 30 along the first direction, and the first direction and the second direction are set at a certain angle.

[0062] In this embodiment, when the protective cover 10 and the inner liner 30 are locked, the plug block 41 enters the insertion hole 42 along the first direction and then moves within the insertion hole 42 along the second direction. When the plug block 41 and the inner wall of the insertion hole 42 abut against each other, the plug block 41 and the insertion hole 42 cannot deviate in the first direction, thereby limiting the deflection in the first direction between the protective cover 10 and the inner liner 30. When the protective cover 10 and the inner liner 30 are unlocked, the plug block 41 moves within the insertion hole 42 along the second direction and then disengages from the insertion hole 42 along the first direction. This method facilitates connection and disassembly, reduces the number of fasteners used when connecting the protective cover 10 and the inner liner 30, and ensures connection strength.

[0063] Specifically, the plug block 41 is in an L-shaped structure, and the plug hole 42 is in a waist-shaped hole shape. The plug block 41 is connected to the lower end of the right cover 11 f, and the plug hole 42 is provided on the bottom wall 31 of the inner container 20.

[0064] Furthermore, a first mounting hole 33 is provided on the bottom wall 31 of the inner liner 30, and a second mounting hole 11f1 corresponding to the first mounting hole 33 is provided at the lower end of the right cover 11f. By connecting fasteners between the first mounting hole 33 and the second mounting hole 11f1, the right cover 11f can be fixed to the bottom wall 31 of the inner liner 30, thereby improving the connection strength between the protective cover 10 and the inner liner 30.

[0065] Preferably, the first plug-in structure includes three groups of interconnected plug-in blocks 41 and plug-in holes 42, and a pair of first mounting holes 33 and second mounting holes 11f1 are set between the right cover 11f and the bottom wall 31 of the inner liner 30, thereby ensuring the connection strength between the protective cover 10 and the inner liner 30 while reducing the number of fasteners used, making installation and disassembly easier.

[0066] Furthermore, the refrigerator further includes a second plug-in structure for limiting the engagement of the inner container 30 with the protective cover 10. The second plug-in structure includes a plug-in component 51 provided on one of the inner container 30 and the protective cover 10, and an insertion port 52 provided on the other of the inner container 30 and the protective cover 10. In this embodiment, preferably, the plug-in component 51 is provided on the inner container 30, and the insertion port 52 is provided on the protective cover 10.

[0067] Furthermore, the connector 51 is inserted into the plug-in port 52 along the second direction to limit the movement of the protective cover 10 relative to the inner liner 30 along the first direction. In this embodiment, when the protective cover 10 and the inner liner 30 are locked, the connector 51 extends into the plug-in port 52 along the second direction. When the connector 51 abuts against the inner wall of the plug-in port 52, no offset in the first and third directions can occur between the connector 51 and the plug-in port 52, thereby limiting the offset between the protective cover 10 and the inner liner 30. When the protective cover 10 and the inner liner 30 are unlocked, it is only necessary to detach the connector 51 from the plug-in port 52 along the second direction. This method makes the installation and disassembly of the protective cover 10 and the inner liner 30 more convenient, reduces the number of fasteners used, and can adjust the gap between the protective cover 10 and the inner liner 30 to ensure the accurate position of the water channel integrated device in the inner liner 30.

[0068] Specifically, the connector 51 is provided on the left wall 32 of the inner container 30 and includes a rotating hanging post fixed in the foam material and a fixing part connected to the rotating hanging post and exposed in the storage room, and the fixing part is tightened on the rotating hanging post by screws. Figure 3 The plug-in port 52 is open backward and is provided on the left cover 11 d . The fixing member cooperates with the plug-in port 52 and extends into the plug-in port 52 .

[0069] Specifically, a wiring hole 34 is also provided on the left wall 32 of the inner pot 30. After the wire inlet groove 11e on the left cover 11d is connected to the wiring hole 34 on the inner pot 30, at least part of the lead groove 12c5 is exposed in the wire inlet groove 11e and the wiring hole 34, so that the wiring terminals of the refrigerator can pass through the wiring hole 34, the wire inlet groove 11e, and the lead groove 12c5 in sequence and then enter the wiring harness cavity 12a.

[0070] It should be understood that although this specification is described in terms of implementation methods, not every implementation method contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative method of the specification is only for the sake of clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each implementation method can also be appropriately combined to form other implementation methods that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0071] The series of detailed descriptions listed above are only specific descriptions of feasible implementation methods of the present invention. They are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Any equivalent implementation methods or changes that do not deviate from the technical spirit of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A waterway integrated device, characterized in that: A waterway integrated structure comprising a protective cover and a waterway integrated structure connected to the protective cover, the protective cover comprising a mounting frame forming a mounting cavity and a wiring harness box connected to the mounting frame, at least a portion of the waterway integrated structure being located within the mounting cavity, the wiring harness box having a wiring harness cavity and a wiring hole communicating with the wiring harness cavity, the wiring hole being exposed within the mounting cavity; An opening exposing the mounting cavity is formed at the bottom of the mounting bracket, and the mounting bracket also includes a front cover and a rear cover arranged opposite to each other, the rear cover having a pipe laying groove communicating with the opening, and a first corner groove and a second corner groove communicating with the pipe laying groove and arranged opposite to each other, the aperture size of the first corner groove being smaller than the aperture size of the second corner groove.

2. The waterway integrated device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The wiring harness box and the opening are arranged on two sides of the mounting frame opposite to each other.

3. The waterway integrated device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The wiring harness box includes a wiring harness shell forming a wiring harness cavity and a wiring harness cover connected to the wiring harness shell. The mounting frame includes an upper cover located at the top. The wiring harness shell is connected to the upper cover and abuts against the wiring harness cover. The upper end surface of the wiring harness cover is in the same plane as the upper end surface of the upper cover.

4. The waterway integrated device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The wiring harness cover has a wiring harness plate that shields the wiring harness cavity and a drainage plate connected to the periphery of the wiring harness plate and extending downward. The upper cover has a mounting port that matches the wiring harness cover, a drainage block connected to the mounting port and the wiring harness shell, and a drainage groove formed between the drainage block and the wiring harness shell. The wiring harness shell abuts the wiring harness plate, and at least part of the drainage plate is located in the drainage groove.

5. The waterway integrated device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The wiring harness housing includes a bottom plate, side plates connected to the periphery of the bottom plate, and drainage holes arranged on the bottom plate and / or the side plates, wherein the drainage holes are located at a lower level of the bottom plate.

6. The integrated waterway device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The drainage hole and the wiring hole are arranged on two side surfaces of the side plate opposite to each other. The wiring harness housing also includes a plurality of wire placement bosses protruding from the upper surface of the bottom plate. Each wire placement boss is parallel to each other and inclined toward the side of the side plate with the drainage hole.

7. The integrated waterway device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The wiring harness housing also includes a wire guide groove arranged on the side panel, and the wire guide groove and the drainage hole are arranged on the same side of the side panel opposite to each other. The mounting frame also includes a left cover connected to the upper cover and a wire inlet groove formed on the left cover and matching the wire guide groove, and at least a portion of the wire guide groove is exposed in the wire inlet groove.

8. The integrated waterway device according to claim 7, wherein: The mounting frame also includes a right cover connected to the upper cover and opposite to the left cover, the water channel integrated structure is fixed on the right cover, the rear cover is plugged into the left cover and the right cover along a first direction, and the front cover is plugged into the left cover and the right cover along a second direction, and the first direction is set at a certain angle to the second direction.

9. The integrated waterway device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The mounting frame further comprises a replacement port which is arranged on the front cover and communicates with the mounting cavity, and the protective cover further comprises a replacement cover which is pivotally connected to the front cover and covers the replacement port.

10. A refrigerator comprising an inner container forming a storage compartment, characterized in that: The refrigerator also includes a water channel integration device as described in any one of claims 1 to 9 and a first plug-in structure for limiting the cooperation between the inner tank and the protective cover, the first plug-in structure including a plug-in block provided on one of the inner tank and the protective cover and a plug-in hole provided on the other of the inner tank and the protective cover, the plug-in block is inserted into the plug-in hole along a first direction and moves in the plug-in hole along a second direction to limit the movement of the protective cover relative to the inner tank along the first direction, and the first direction and the second direction are set at a certain angle.

11. The refrigerator according to claim 10, wherein The refrigerator also includes a second plug-in structure for limiting the position of the inner tank and the protective cover. The second plug-in structure includes a connector provided on one of the inner tank and the protective cover and an insertion interface provided on the other of the inner tank and the protective cover. The connector is inserted into the insertion interface along the second direction to limit the movement of the protective cover relative to the inner tank along the first direction.

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