Display components and refrigerators

Abstract

The present invention provides a display assembly and refrigerator. The display assembly includes a display panel for displaying content; the display panel is partitioned to form multiple display areas, with at least two of the display areas having different colors and surface thicknesses. By partitioning the display panel into multiple display areas, with at least two of the display areas having different colors and surface thicknesses, the display assembly and refrigerator of the present invention have a partitioned, multi-colored, and layered appearance, enhancing the appearance and providing users with a more intuitive visual and tactile experience.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Currently, the most common display method for refrigerators is to design all touch and display content on a single display panel, which has the problem of a monotonous appearance. For refrigerators with an increasing number of functions, the simple arrangement and stacking of icons can no longer meet the user experience requirements. Some refrigerators also use display panels that are assembled from multiple different components to achieve differentiated display content. However, this assembly method to achieve partitioned display of different functions increases product complexity, thereby creating quality risks and problems such as loose assembly and easy debonding. Summary of the Invention

[0003] An object of the present invention is to provide a display assembly that can provide users with a more intuitive visual and tactile experience.

[0004] A further object of the present invention is to reduce the number of assembly components of a display panel.

[0005] In particular, the present invention provides a display assembly comprising:

[0006] A display panel is used to display content; wherein

[0007] The display panel is divided into multiple display areas, and

[0008] At least two display areas have different colors and different surface thicknesses.

[0009] Optionally, the display panel is configured such that two adjacent display areas display different functional contents and have different colors and different surface thicknesses.

[0010] Optionally, the display panel is integrally formed using an in-mold injection molding process.

[0011] Optionally, the display component further includes:

[0012] A fixing bracket, disposed behind the display panel; and

[0013] The touch film is sandwiched between the fixing bracket and the display panel.

[0014] Optionally, the display panel has a uniform wall thickness, and the different surface thicknesses of different display areas are achieved by changing the front and rear concave and convex surfaces;

[0015] The fixing bracket has the same front and back concave and convex changes as the display panel.

[0016] Optionally, there are multiple touch films, and they correspond one-to-one to the multiple display areas.

[0017] Optionally, the display panel is provided with first hooks extending rearwards at upper and lower portions thereof respectively;

[0018] A slot is provided on the fixing bracket at a position corresponding to the first hook, and a clamping protrusion is formed on the rear side surface of the fixing bracket at the slot, and the first hook passes through the slot and is fixed to the clamping protrusion.

[0019] Optionally, the display assembly further comprises: a circuit board, which is arranged behind the fixing bracket;

[0020] The upper and lower ends of the fixing bracket respectively extend backward to form a second hook, and the circuit board is clamped between the second hooks at the upper and lower ends; and / or inside;

[0021] The display panel is also provided with a plurality of fixing posts extending backward, a notch is formed on the fixing bracket at the position corresponding to the fixing post, and a fixing hole is formed on the circuit board at the position corresponding to the fixing post. The fixing holes, notches and fixing posts are passed through the fixing parts to fix the circuit board and the display panel.

[0022] Optionally, the display assembly further includes: a back cover configured to be engaged and fixed with the display panel, and to define together with the display panel a space for accommodating the touch film, the fixing bracket, and the circuit board.

[0023] The present invention also provides a refrigerator having the aforementioned display assembly.

[0024] The display assembly and refrigerator of the present invention form multiple display areas by arranging the display panel into partitions, and at least two display areas have different colors and different surface thicknesses, so that the display assembly has a partitioned, multi-color and layered appearance effect, which improves the appearance grade and can provide users with a more intuitive visual and tactile experience.

[0025] Furthermore, the display panel of the display assembly of the present invention is integrally formed using an in-mold injection process, so that a single component can achieve the appearance of a multi-component assembly, reducing assembly parts and improving the level of product refinement.

[0026] Based on the following detailed description of specific embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art will become more aware of the above and other objects, advantages and features of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] Hereinafter, some specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail in an exemplary and non-limiting manner with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the accompanying drawings indicate the same or similar components or parts. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that these drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the accompanying drawings:

[0028] Figure 1 FIG. 4 is a schematic structural diagram of a refrigerator having a display assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of a display assembly is shown.

[0030] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Another three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the display assembly is shown.

[0031] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 The display components shown along Figure 1 Schematic diagram of a partial enlarged cross-section along line AA.

[0032] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 An exploded schematic diagram of the display assembly is shown.

[0033] Figure 6 yes Figure 1 Another exploded view of the display assembly is shown.

[0034] Figure 7 yes Figure 1 The schematic diagram of the structure of the touch film and fixing bracket of the display assembly is shown.

[0035] Figure 8 yes Figure 1 The structure diagram of the display panel and fixing bracket of the display assembly is shown.

[0036] Figure 9 yes Figure 1 The figure shows an example of a usage state of the display component. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a refrigerator 100 having a display assembly 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 yes Figure 1 FIG. 2 is a schematic three-dimensional structural diagram of a display assembly 200 . Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Another schematic perspective view of the display assembly 200 is shown. Figure 4 yes Figure 1 The display assembly 200 is shown along Figure 1 Schematic diagram of a partial enlarged cross-section along line AA. Figure 5 yes Figure 1 The display assembly 200 is shown as an exploded schematic diagram. Figure 6 yes Figure 1 Another exploded schematic diagram of the display assembly 200 is shown. Figure 7 yes Figure 1 The structure diagram of the touch film 203 and the fixing bracket 202 of the display assembly 200 is shown. Figure 8 yes Figure 1 The structure diagram of the display panel 201 and the fixing bracket 202 of the display assembly 200 is shown.

[0038] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides a display assembly 200, comprising: a display panel 201 for displaying content; wherein the display panel 201 is partitioned to form a plurality of display areas 211, and at least two of the display areas 211 have different colors and different surface thicknesses. By arranging the display panel 201 into partitions to form the plurality of display areas 211, and at least two of the display areas 211 have different colors and different surface thicknesses, the display assembly 200 of the embodiment of the present invention has a partitioned, multi-colored, and layered appearance, enhancing the appearance and providing users with a more intuitive visual and tactile experience.

[0039] An embodiment of the present invention also provides a refrigerator 100 having the aforementioned display assembly 200. The display assembly 200 is typically mounted on the door of the refrigerator 100. The refrigerator 100 of the embodiment of the present invention is a storage device including a refrigeration system, generally comprising a housing, a door, and a compression refrigeration system. The housing is composed of an outer shell, an inner liner, and an insulation layer between the outer shell and the inner liner. The inner liner of the housing defines at least one storage compartment. There are typically multiple storage compartments, such as a refrigerator compartment, a freezer compartment, and a variable temperature compartment. The specific number and function of the storage compartments can be configured based on pre-determined requirements. The refrigerator compartment can maintain a temperature of 2 to 9°C, or 4 to 7°C; the freezer compartment can maintain a temperature of -22 to -14°C, or -20 to -16°C. The freezer compartment can be located below the refrigerator compartment, and the variable temperature compartment can be located between the freezer and refrigerator compartments. The storage temperature of the variable temperature compartment can be adjusted according to demand to store suitable food or serve as a fresh storage room. Figure 1 As shown, a pivoting door 101 is provided at the front side of the upper refrigeration compartment, a pull-out storage device 102 and a pull-out storage device 103 are provided below the refrigeration compartment, and a display assembly 200 is provided on the pivoting door 101 .

[0040] In some embodiments, in the display assembly 200 of an embodiment of the present invention, the display panel 201 is configured such that two adjacent display areas 211 display different functional contents and have different colors and surface thicknesses. By using two adjacent display areas 211 to display different functional contents of the refrigerator 100 and having different colors and surface thicknesses, the independence of each display area 211 is further enhanced, further ensuring the partitioned, multi-colored, and layered appearance of the display panel 201, thereby providing the user with a more intuitive operating experience. The display area 211, typically located in the middle, has a lighter color and displays the main functional contents of the refrigerator 100. Figure 9 yes Figure 1 A reference diagram of a usage state of the display assembly 200 is shown. Figure 9 It can be clearly seen that by partitioning, multi-coloring and layering the display panel 201, the display component 200 has an appearance interface that is more visually appealing and easier to identify and operate.

[0041] In some embodiments, in the display assembly 200 of the present invention, the display panel 201 is integrally formed using an in-mold injection molding process. By integrally forming the display panel 201 using an in-mold injection molding process, a single component can achieve the appearance of a multi-component assembly, reducing the number of components to be assembled and improving the product's refinement.

[0042] The display assembly 200 of the embodiment of the present invention further includes a fixing bracket 202 and a touch film 203. The fixing bracket 202 is disposed behind the display panel 201. The touch film 203 is sandwiched between the fixing bracket 202 and the display panel 201.

[0043] In some embodiments, in the display assembly 200 of the embodiment of the present invention, the display panel 201 has a uniform wall thickness, and the surface thickness of different display areas 211 is different by changing the front and back concave and convex; the fixing bracket 202 has the same front and back concave and convex changes as the display panel 201. Figure 4 As shown, the display panel 201 has a uniform front and rear wall thickness, and adjacent display areas 211 protrude forward to varying degrees, resulting in different surface thicknesses in the adjacent display areas 211. By configuring the display panel 201 to have a uniform wall thickness and achieving different surface thicknesses in the different display areas 211 solely through front and rear convex and concave variations, and by matching the convex and concave variations in different areas of the fixing bracket 202 with the display panel 201, touch sensitivity can be maintained while simplifying components.

[0044] In some embodiments, in the display assembly 200 of the embodiment of the present invention, there are multiple touch films 203, and they correspond one-to-one to the multiple display areas 211. By setting the touch films 203 to correspond one-to-one to the multiple display areas 211, each touch film 203 can be tightly attached to its corresponding display area 211 and the corresponding area of ​​the fixing bracket 202, further ensuring touch sensitivity. Figure 2 、 Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, the display panel 201 has four display areas 211 . Correspondingly, the fixing bracket 202 has four areas for setting the touch films 203 , and the touch films 203 have four sheets.

[0045] In some embodiments, in the display assembly 200 of the embodiment of the present invention, the display panel 201 has a first hook 212 extending backward at its upper and lower parts respectively; a slot 221 is provided on the fixing bracket 202 at a position corresponding to the first hook 212, and a snap-on protrusion 222 is formed on the rear side of the fixing bracket 202 at the slot 221, and the first hook 212 passes through the slot 221 and is fixed to the snap-on protrusion 222. By passing the first hook 212 through the slot 221 and fixing it to the snap-on protrusion 222, the display panel 201 and the fixing bracket 202 can be firmly fixed and easy to assemble. Figure 5 、 Figure 6 and Figure 8 As shown, the display panel 201 is formed with two first hooks 212 at its upper and lower parts respectively, and the fixing bracket 202 is correspondingly provided with four latches 221, and a latching protrusion 222 is formed at each latch 221, wherein the hook portion of the first hook 212 at the upper part is bent downward, and the hook portion of the first hook 212 at the lower part is bent upward, the latching protrusion 222 at the upper latch 221 is formed below the latch 221, and the latching protrusion 222 at the lower latch 221 is formed above the latch 221. In addition, a plurality of positioning posts 213 are formed extending backward on the display panel 201; positioning holes 223 are provided at positions corresponding to the positioning posts 213 on the fixing bracket 202, and the positioning posts 213 are inserted into the positioning holes 223. Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, two positioning posts 213 are formed extending backward from the middle of the display panel 201 , and two positioning holes 223 are correspondingly formed on the fixing bracket 202 .

[0046] In some embodiments, the display assembly 200 of the embodiment of the present invention further includes: a circuit board 204, which is arranged behind the fixed bracket 202. The upper and lower ends of the fixed bracket 202 respectively extend backward to form a second hook 224, and the circuit board 204 is clamped between the second hooks 224 at the upper and lower ends. A plurality of fixing posts 214 are also extended backward on the display panel 201, and notches 225 are formed at positions corresponding to the fixing posts 214 on the fixed bracket 202, and fixing holes 241 are formed at positions corresponding to the fixing posts 214 on the circuit board 204. The fixing holes 241, notches 225 and fixing posts 214 are penetrated by fixing members to fix the circuit board 204 and the display panel 201. By clamping the circuit board 204 in the second hooks 224 at the upper and lower ends, and using fixing members (not shown in the figure) to penetrate the fixing holes 241, notches 225 and fixing posts 214 to fix the circuit board 204 and the display panel 201, it is possible to ensure that the circuit board 204 is firmly installed in the display assembly 200. Figure 5 、 Figure 6 and Figure 8 As shown, the upper and lower ends of the fixing bracket 202 extend backward to form two second hooks 224, wherein the hook portion of the second hook 224 located at the upper portion is bent downward, and the hook portion of the second hook 224 located at the lower portion is bent upward, so that the circuit board 204 is clamped between the second hooks 224 at the upper and lower ends; the display panel 201 also extends backward at its upper and lower portions to form two fixing columns 214, correspondingly, the fixing bracket 202 is formed with notches 225 at its upper and lower ends, and four fixing holes 241 are formed on the circuit board 204.

[0047] In some embodiments, the display assembly 200 of the embodiment of the present invention further includes: a back cover 205 configured to be engaged and fixed with the display panel 201, and to define together with the display panel 201 a space for accommodating the touch film 203, the fixing bracket 202, and the circuit board 204. Figure 6 and Figure 8 As shown, a plurality of snap rings 215 are formed around the display panel 201, and a plurality of protrusions 251 are formed around the back cover 205 corresponding to the plurality of snap rings 215. The back cover 205 and the display panel 201 are fixed by fitting the protrusions 251 into the snap rings 215 at corresponding positions.

[0048] like Figure 8 As shown, the display panel 201 further has a mounting slot for mounting a human presence sensor 206 below the central display area 211. By installing the human presence sensor 206 within the display assembly 200, it can be used to sense the approach of a human body, thereby controlling the display assembly 200 based on the human presence signal, such as by turning it on or off or displaying content.

[0049] The display component 200 and the refrigerator 100 of the embodiment of the present invention form multiple display areas 211 by arranging the display panel 201 into partitions, and at least two display areas 211 have different colors and different surface thicknesses, so that the display component 200 has a partitioned, multi-color and layered appearance effect, which improves the appearance grade and can provide users with a more intuitive visual and tactile experience.

[0050] Furthermore, the display panel 201 of the display assembly 200 of the embodiment of the present invention is integrally formed using an in-mold injection molding process, so that a single component can achieve the appearance effect of a multi-component assembly combination, reducing assembly parts and improving the level of product refinement.

[0051] At this point, those skilled in the art will recognize that, although a number of exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described in detail herein, many other variations or modifications consistent with the principles of the present invention may be directly determined or derived from the disclosure of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should be understood and deemed to cover all such other variations or modifications.

Claims

1. A display assembly comprising: A display panel for displaying content; The display panel is divided into multiple display areas, and at least two of the display areas have different colors and different surface thicknesses; A fixing bracket, arranged behind the display panel; and a touch film, sandwiched between the fixing bracket and the display panel; The display panel has a uniform wall thickness, and the different surface thicknesses of different display areas are achieved by changing the front and rear concave and convex; The fixing bracket has the same front-to-back concave-convex variation as the display panel.

2. The display assembly according to claim 1, wherein The display panel is configured such that two adjacent display areas display different functional contents and have different colors and different surface thicknesses.

3. The display assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The display panel is integrally formed by adopting an in-mold injection molding process.

4. The display assembly according to claim 1, wherein: There are multiple touch films, and they correspond one-to-one to the multiple display areas.

5. The display assembly according to claim 1, wherein The display panel has first hooks extending rearwards at the upper and lower parts thereof; A bayonet is provided on the fixing bracket at a position corresponding to the first hook, and a clamping protrusion is formed on the rear side surface of the fixing bracket at the bayonet, and the first hook passes through the bayonet and is fixed to the clamping protrusion.

6. The display assembly according to claim 1, wherein: Also includes: A circuit board is arranged behind the fixing bracket; wherein The upper and lower ends of the fixing bracket respectively extend backward to form second hooks, and the circuit board is clamped between the second hooks at the upper and lower ends; and / or The display panel is also provided with a plurality of fixing posts extending backward, the fixing bracket is provided with notches at positions corresponding to the fixing posts, and the circuit board is provided with fixing holes at positions corresponding to the fixing posts. Fixing parts are used to penetrate the fixing holes, the notches and the fixing posts to fix the circuit board and the display panel.

7. The display assembly according to claim 6, wherein: Also includes: The back cover is configured to be engaged and fixed with the display panel, and together with the display panel defines a space for accommodating the touch film, the fixing bracket, and the circuit board.

8. A refrigerator comprising the display assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

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