Refrigerator

Abstract

The application provides a refrigerator, comprising: a liner defining a storage compartment, and the outer side of the liner is provided with a support assembly; a shelf arranged in the storage compartment and clamped through the liner and the support assembly, and the height of the shelf relative to the support assembly is adjustable; a lighting assembly arranged on the shelf; the support assembly is connected with a power supply, and the clamped part of the shelf and the support assembly is conductive, so that the power supply connects the lighting assembly through the shelf. The scheme of the application increases the adjustable range of the shelf, improves the adjustment freedom of the shelf, improves the lighting effect of the lighting assembly, and improves the user experience.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the field of household appliances, in particular to a refrigerator. BACKGROUND

[0002] The inner liner of the refrigerator is usually provided with liner ribs for supporting the shelves. However, too many liner ribs on the inner liner will affect the foaming effect of the refrigerator, and too few liner ribs will result in fewer adjustable gears of the shelves, affecting the adjustment freedom of the shelves. Moreover, the light source provided in the storage compartment of the refrigerator can be blocked by the shelves or stored objects, thereby affecting the visual experience of the user. SUMMARY

[0003] An object of the present application is to provide a refrigerator which at least solves any aspect of the above technical problems.

[0004] A further object of the present application is to increase the adjustable gears of the shelves in the storage compartment of the refrigerator and improve the adjustment freedom of the shelves.

[0005] Another further object of the present application is to improve the lighting effect of the lighting assembly of the refrigerator and enhance the visual experience of the user.

[0006] In particular, the present application provides a refrigerator comprising: an inner liner defining a storage compartment, and a bracket assembly provided on the outer side of the inner liner; a shelf provided in the storage compartment and clamped with the bracket assembly through the inner liner, and the height of the shelf relative to the bracket assembly is adjustable; a lighting assembly provided on the shelf; the bracket assembly is connected with a power supply, and the clamped part of the shelf and the bracket assembly is conductive, so that the power supply connects the lighting assembly through the shelf.

[0007] Further, the bracket assembly comprises: two brackets spaced apart along the transverse direction, and the two brackets are respectively connected with the positive and negative poles of the power supply; and a plurality of hanging holes are formed on each bracket and spaced apart along the height direction.

[0008] Further, the shelf comprises: a shelf plate, and two side trim strips respectively located on the transverse two sides of the shelf plate; the two side trim strips are respectively opposite to the two brackets, and each side trim strip is formed with a hook at the end portion facing the bracket; each hook is clamped with and conductive to one hanging hole on the corresponding bracket.

[0009] Further, the hook comprises: an extension portion extending from the end portion of the side trim strip to the direction close to the bracket; a bending portion bending upward from the end of the extension portion; the extension portion passes through the hanging hole, and the bending portion abuts against the side of the bracket away from the side trim strip; wherein the area where the bending portion abuts against the bracket is conductive.

[0010] Further, the shelf further comprises a back trim strip arranged on one side of the shelf plate close to the support assembly and between the two side trim strips; wherein the back trim strip is provided with a support plate for supporting the lighting assembly.

[0011] Further, the lighting assembly comprises two lighting devices connected in series, and the two lighting devices are electrically connected with the two side trim strips to form a power supply loop.

[0012] Further, each lighting device comprises a terminal and a light bar connected with the terminal; the terminal is electrically connected with the side trim strip to supply power to the light bar.

[0013] Further, a mounting plate extending from the support towards the storage compartment is formed below each hanging hole; the bottom side of the end portion of each side trim strip is abutted against one mounting plate on the corresponding support.

[0014] Further, a protrusion extending upwards is formed at the end of each mounting plate; a clamping groove is formed at the bottom side of the end portion of each side trim strip, and each clamping groove is clamped with one protrusion on the corresponding support to mount the side trim strip on the support.

[0015] Further, the outer layer of the shelf and the support assembly is provided with an insulating coating; wherein the clamping position of the shelf and the support assembly is electrically conductive.

[0016] The refrigerator of the present application improves the adjustment freedom of the shelf by arranging the support assembly on the outside of the inner container and arranging the height-adjustable shelf in the storage compartment. By arranging the lighting assembly on the shelf, arranging the power supply through the support assembly, and making the clamping position of the shelf and the support assembly electrically conductive, the power supply can connect the lighting assembly through the shelf, thereby improving the adjustment freedom of the shelf, ensuring the lighting effect of the lighting assembly, and improving the user experience.

[0017] Further, the refrigerator of the present application is provided with an insulating coating on the outer layer of the shelf and the support assembly, and the clamping position of the shelf and the support assembly is electrically conductive, thereby ensuring the power supply to the lighting assembly and improving the safety of the refrigerator.

[0018] The above and other objects, advantages and features of the present application will become more apparent from the following detailed description of some embodiments thereof, when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0019] Some specific embodiments of the present application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numbers in different drawings denote the same or similar components or parts. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the drawings:

[0020] Figure 1 is a schematic structural view of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0021] Figure 2 is a schematic sectional view of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Figure 3 is Figure 2 a schematic partial enlarged view of area A in FIG. 1;

[0023] Figure 4 is a schematic assembly view of a bracket and a shelf of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Figure 5 is Figure 4 a schematic partial enlarged view of area B in FIG. 1;

[0025] Figure 6 is a schematic bottom view of a bracket and a shelf of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0026] Figure 7 is a schematic assembly view of a bracket and a shelf of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0027] Figure 8 is Figure 7 a schematic partial enlarged view of area C in FIG. 1;

[0028] Figure 9 is Figure 7 a schematic partial enlarged view of area D in FIG. 1;

[0029] Figure 10 is a schematic exploded view of a bracket assembly and a shelf of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0030] Figure 11 is Figure 10 a schematic partial enlarged view of area E in FIG. 1;

[0031] Figure 12 is Figure 10 a schematic partial enlarged view of area F in FIG. 1;

[0032] Figure 13 is Figure 10 a schematic partial enlarged view of area G in FIG. 1;

[0033] Figure 14 is Figure 10 a schematic partial enlarged view of area H in FIG. 1. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] The following will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Figures 1-14The specific embodiments described herein illustrate specific embodiments of the application. However, any structure, acts, or functions described for these embodiments are not meant to be limiting but are included in the scope of the application, wherein each property of functionality can be employed or modified in these or other specific embodiments.

[0035] Figure 1 is a schematic perspective view of a refrigerator 10 according to an embodiment of the present application. Figure 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a refrigerator 10 according to an embodiment of the present application. Figure 3 is Figure 2 is a schematic partial enlarged view of area A in FIG. 10. Figure 4 is a schematic assembly view of a bracket 210 and a shelf 300 of a refrigerator 10 according to an embodiment of the present application. Figure 5 is Figure 4 is a schematic partial enlarged view of area B in FIG. 10. Figure 6 is a schematic bottom view of a bracket 210 and a shelf 300 of a refrigerator 10 according to an embodiment of the present application. Figure 7 is a schematic assembly view of a bracket 210 and a shelf 300 of a refrigerator 10 according to an embodiment of the present application. Figure 8 is Figure 7 is a schematic partial enlarged view of area C in FIG. 10. Figure 9 is Figure 7 is a schematic partial enlarged view of area D in FIG. 10. Figure 10 is a schematic exploded view of a bracket assembly 200 and a shelf 300 of a refrigerator 10 according to an embodiment of the present application. Figure 11 is Figure 10 is a schematic partial enlarged view of area E in FIG. 10.

[0036] Figure 12 is Figure 10 is a schematic partial enlarged view of area F in FIG. 10. Figure 13 is Figure 10 is a schematic partial enlarged view of area G in FIG. 10. Figure 14 is Figure 10 is a schematic partial enlarged view of area H in FIG. 10.

[0037] The scheme of the present embodiment provides a refrigerator 10, which can generally include: a liner 100, a shelf 300, a lighting assembly.

[0038] The inner container 100 defines a storage compartment 110, and the outer side of the inner container 100 is provided with a support assembly 200; the shelf 300 is arranged in the storage compartment 110 and is clamped with the support assembly 200 through the inner container 100, and the height of the shelf 300 relative to the support assembly 200 is adjustable; the lighting assembly is arranged on the shelf 300; the support assembly 200 is connected with the power supply 500, and the clamped part of the shelf 300 and the support assembly 200 is conductive, so that the power supply 500 connects the lighting assembly through the shelf 300.

[0039] The scheme of the embodiment improves the adjustment freedom of the shelf 300, and the user can adjust the height of the shelf 300 according to actual needs, so as to reasonably plan the space of the storage compartment 110, and thus improve the user experience.

[0040] Further, the scheme of the embodiment provides the lighting assembly on the shelf 300, and the clamped part of the shelf 300 and the support assembly 200 is conductive, so that the power supply 500 connected with the support assembly 200 can supply power to the lighting assembly through the shelf 300, thereby ensuring the lighting effect of the lighting assembly while ensuring the free adjustment of the shelf 300, thereby improving the visual experience of the user.

[0041] Further, the scheme of the embodiment uses the support assembly 200 to install and support the shelf 300, thereby avoiding the provision of a rib on the side wall of the inner container 100 for supporting the shelf 300, thereby ensuring the foaming effect of the inner container 100.

[0042] In some preferred embodiments, after the support assembly 200 is installed on the outer side of the inner container 100, the refrigerator 10 is foamed, further improving the installation stability of the support assembly 200.

[0043] In some embodiments, a plurality of shelves 300 can be provided in the refrigerator 10, and the plurality of shelves 300 cooperate with each other to divide the space of the storage compartment 110, thereby improving the effective utilization rate of the space of the storage compartment 110, and thus improving the user experience.

[0044] The support assembly 200 generally can include: two supports 210 spaced apart along the transverse direction, the two supports 210 being respectively connected with the positive electrode and the negative electrode of the power supply 500; and a plurality of hanging holes 211 distributed along the height direction are formed on each support 210.

[0045] The scheme of the embodiment is characterized in that the bracket assembly 200 comprises two brackets 210 arranged in the transverse direction, the two brackets 210 are clamped with the shelf 300 and jointly support the shelf 300, thereby improving the installation stability of the shelf 300. The two brackets 210 are arranged on the outside of the inner container 100 and are respectively connected to the positive and negative poles of the power supply 500, thereby ensuring the power supply of the lighting assembly and improving the safety of the refrigerator 10.

[0046] Further, the scheme of the embodiment is characterized in that a plurality of hanging holes 211 are formed on each bracket 210 and are arranged in the height direction, thereby increasing the adjustable gears of the shelf 300 and improving the adjustment freedom of the shelf 300.

[0047] In some preferred embodiments, the bracket assembly 200 can be preferably arranged on the back of the inner container 100, and a plurality of connection holes corresponding to the hanging holes 211 on the brackets 210 are formed on the back plate of the inner container 100, so that the shelf 300 can be clamped with the brackets 210 through the connection holes.

[0048] In some embodiments, the two brackets 210 can be respectively connected to a +12V circuit and a -12V circuit.

[0049] The shelf 300 generally comprises a shelf plate 310 and two side trim strips 320 respectively arranged on the lateral sides of the shelf plate 310; the two side trim strips 320 are respectively opposite to the two brackets 210, and each side trim strip 320 is formed with a hook 321 at the end thereof facing the bracket 210; each hook 321 is clamped with and conducts electricity with one hanging hole 211 on the corresponding bracket 210.

[0050] The scheme of the embodiment is characterized in that the two side trim strips 320 arranged on the lateral sides of the shelf plate 310 are respectively opposite to the two brackets 210, and the end of each side trim strip 320 is formed with a hook 321 matched with the hanging hole 211, and the shelf 300 is installed on the bracket assembly 200 by clamping the hook 321 with the hanging hole 211.

[0051] Further, the scheme of the embodiment is characterized in that the clamping part of the hook 321 and the hanging hole 211 conducts electricity, thereby ensuring the installation effect of the shelf 300 and enabling the power supply 500 to smoothly communicate with the shelf 300 through the bracket assembly 200, thereby ensuring the power supply of the lighting assembly.

[0052] In some embodiments, the side trim strip 320 is wrapped around the side edge of the shelf plate 310, and the surface thereof in contact with the shelf plate 310 can be formed with a rib to increase the frictional resistance between the side trim strip 320 and the shelf plate 310 and strengthen the installation stability of the side trim strip 320.

[0053] In some preferred embodiments, the shelf 310 may be made of a transparent material or a light-guiding material. This reduces the light-blocking effect of the shelf 310, improves the lighting effect of the lighting components, and enhances the user's visual experience.

[0054] The hook 321 may generally include an extension 322 and a bend 323.

[0055] An extension 322 is formed extending from the end of the side trim 320 toward the support 210; a bend 323 is formed by bending upward from the end of the extension 322; the extension 322 passes through the hanging hole 211, and the bend 323 abuts against the side of the support 210 away from the side trim 320; wherein the area where the bend 323 abuts against the support is conductive.

[0056] like Figure 11 As shown, the extension 322 extends from the top of the end of the side trim 320 toward the bracket 210, and the bent portion 323 extends upward from the end of the extension 322. After the hook and the hanging hole 211 are engaged, the bent portion 323 abuts against the back of the bracket 210. The area where the bent portion 323 abuts against the back of the bracket 210 is conductive, so that the power supply 500 is connected to the shelf 300 through the bracket 210, thereby supplying power to the lighting assembly and ensuring the lighting effect of the lighting assembly.

[0057] In this embodiment, the connection between the hook 321 and the hanging hole 211 is made conductive, and the connection between the hook 321 and the hanging hole 211 is located on the outside of the inner liner 100, thereby improving the safety of the refrigerator 10.

[0058] The shelf 300 may also generally include: a rear trim strip 330 disposed on the side of the shelf 310 near the support assembly 200 and located between two side trim strips 320; wherein the rear trim strip 330 is provided with a support plate 331 for supporting the lighting assembly.

[0059] like Figure 12 As shown, a support plate 331 for supporting the lighting assembly is provided at the bottom of the rear trim strip 330. The lighting assembly is located below the shelf 300, and the light source shines into the storage compartment 110, avoiding eye discomfort caused by direct eye contact with the user. This ensures the lighting effect of the lighting assembly and the user's visual experience while preventing the lighting assembly from interfering with the storage of items on the shelf 300, thus improving the user experience.

[0060] In some preferred embodiments, the shelf 300 may also include a front trim 340 located at the front end of the shelf 310. The front trim 340 cooperates with the rear trim 330 and the side trim 320 to reduce the risk of stored items falling from the edge of the shelf 310, while also improving the aesthetics of the shelf 300.

[0061] In some embodiments, the surfaces of the rear trim strip 330 and the front trim strip 340 that contact the shelf 310 may be formed with ribs to increase the frictional resistance between the rear trim strip 330 and the front trim strip 340 and the shelf 310, thereby enhancing the installation stability of the rear trim strip 330 and the front trim strip 340.

[0062] The lighting assembly includes two lighting devices 400 connected in series, and the two lighting devices 400 are electrically connected to two side trim strips 320 respectively to form a power supply circuit.

[0063] like Figure 10 As shown, in this embodiment, the lighting assembly may include two lighting devices 400, which are connected in series via a circuit (not shown) disposed in the rear trim 330. Two support plates 331 are formed below the rear trim 330 to support the two lighting devices 400 respectively.

[0064] In some preferred embodiments, two lighting devices 400 are respectively disposed on both sides of the rear trim strip 330 and connected to the two side trim strips 320, thereby forming a power supply circuit, ensuring power supply to the lighting components, and improving the lighting effect of the lighting components.

[0065] In other embodiments, the lighting assembly may include a plurality of lighting devices 400, which may be connected in parallel, and each lighting device 400 is electrically connected to two side trim strips 320 to form a complete power supply circuit.

[0066] Each lighting device 400 generally includes: a terminal 410 and a light strip 420 connected to the terminal 410; the terminal 410 is electrically connected to a side trim 320 to supply power to the light strip 420.

[0067] In this embodiment, the terminal 410 is electrically connected to the side trim strip 320, thereby supplying power to the light strip 420 through the terminal 410, ensuring the lighting effect of the light strip 420.

[0068] Below each hanging hole 211, a mounting plate 212 is formed extending from the bracket 210 into the storage compartment 110; the bottom side of each side trim 320 facing the end of the bracket 210 abuts against a mounting plate 212 on the corresponding bracket 210.

[0069] The mounting stability of the shelf 300 is improved by arranging the mounting plate 212 below the hanging hole 211 and making the side trim 320 abut against the mounting plate 212 at the bottom side of the end of the support 210.

[0070] The end of each mounting plate 212 is formed with a protrusion 213 extending upward, and the bottom side of the end of each side trim 320 is formed with a clamping groove 324 corresponding to the protrusion 213 on the support 210, so that the side trim 320 is mounted on the support 210 by clamping the clamping groove 324 and the protrusion 213.

[0071] The end of each mounting plate 212 is formed with a protrusion 213 extending upward, and the bottom side of the end of each side trim 320 is formed with a clamping groove 324 corresponding to the protrusion 213 on the support 210, so that the side trim 320 is mounted on the support 210 by clamping the clamping groove 324 and the protrusion 213.

[0072] The outer layer of the shelf 300 and the support assembly 200 is provided with an insulating coating, and the clamping position of the shelf 300 and the support assembly 200 is arranged to be conductive.

[0073] The outer layer of the shelf 300 and the support assembly 200 is provided with an insulating coating, and the clamping position of the shelf 300 and the support assembly 200 is arranged to be conductive.

[0074] In some preferred embodiments, the side trim 320 of the shelf 300 and the support assembly 200 is made of conductive material, and the clamping position of the shelf 300 and the support assembly 200 is exposed (i.e. without an insulating coating), so that the clamping position of the shelf 300 and the support assembly 200 is conductive.

[0075] In some preferred embodiments, the side trim 320 of the shelf 300 and the support assembly 200 is made of conductive material, and the clamping position of the shelf 300 and the support assembly 200 is exposed (i.e. without an insulating coating), so that the clamping position of the shelf 300 and the support assembly 200 is conductive.

[0076] The mounting stability of the shelf 300 is improved by arranging the mounting plate 212 below the hanging hole 211 and making the side trim 320 abut against the mounting plate 212 at the bottom side of the end of the support 210.

[0077] At this point, those skilled in the art will appreciate that although specific exemplary embodiments of the application have been described herein, various other modifications and / or alterations of the application will occur to those skilled in the art based on the teachings of the present disclosure. Accordingly, the scope of the present application should be understood to be encompass all such modifications and alterations.

Claims

1. A refrigerator, comprising: a liner defining a storage compartment, and an outer side of the liner being provided with a bracket assembly; a shelf arranged in the storage compartment and clamped with the bracket assembly through the liner, and a height of the shelf being adjustable relative to the bracket assembly; a lighting assembly arranged on the shelf; a power supply connected with the bracket assembly, and the clamped position of the shelf and the bracket assembly being conductive to connect the lighting assembly with the power supply through the shelf; the bracket assembly comprising: two brackets arranged in a transverse direction and connected with a positive pole and a negative pole of the power supply, respectively; and a plurality of hanging holes formed on each bracket and arranged in a height direction; the shelf comprising: a shelf plate and two side trim strips arranged on both sides of the shelf plate in a transverse direction, respectively; the two side trim strips being opposite to the two brackets, respectively, and each side trim strip being formed with a hook at an end thereof facing the bracket; each hook being clamped with and conductive to one hanging hole on the corresponding bracket; the hook comprising: an extension part extending from the end of the side trim strip and formed in a direction close to the bracket; a bending part bent upward from a terminal end of the extension part; and the extension part passing through the hanging hole, and the bending part abutting against a side of the bracket facing away from the side trim strip; wherein an abutting area of the bending part and the bracket is conductive; outer layers of the shelf and the bracket assembly are provided with an insulating coating; and the clamped position of the shelf and the bracket assembly is conductive. 2.The refrigerator of claim 1, wherein, the shelf further comprising: a back trim strip arranged on one side of the shelf plate close to the bracket assembly and between the two side trim strips; and a support plate arranged on the back trim strip and used for supporting the lighting assembly. 3.The refrigerator of claim 1, wherein the lighting assembly comprises two lighting devices connected in series, and the two lighting devices are electrically connected with the two side trim strips, respectively, to form a power supply loop.

4. The refrigerator of claim 3, wherein, each lighting device comprises: a terminal and a light bar connected with the terminal; and the terminal is electrically connected with the side trim strip to supply power to the light bar. 5.The refrigerator of claim 1, wherein a mounting plate extending from the bracket into the storage compartment is formed below each hanging hole; and a bottom side of the end of each side trim strip abuts against one mounting plate on the corresponding bracket. 6.The refrigerator of claim 5, wherein a protrusion extending upward is formed at a terminal end of each mounting plate; and a clamping groove is formed at the bottom side of the end of each side trim strip, and each clamping groove is clamped with one protrusion on the corresponding bracket to mount the side trim strip on the bracket.

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