Aging drawer for a refrigeration device and refrigeration device

Abstract

The present invention relates to a ripening drawer for a refrigeration device and the refrigeration device. The ripening drawer comprises: an outer shell and at least one air duct plate disposed in the outer shell, a ripening chamber for accommodating materials to be ripened and at least one air supply duct disposed at least partially around the outer circumference of the ripening chamber defined between the outer shell and the at least one air duct plate, the ripening chamber and the air supply duct being connected via a plurality of air supply ports provided on the air duct plate; a circulating fan configured to controllably drive the airflow in the air supply duct to flow toward the ripening chamber through the plurality of air supply ports; and a plurality of diverter plates disposed in the air supply duct and configured to evenly divert the airflow in the air supply duct to the various air supply ports, thereby ensuring uniform air supply in the ripening chamber in the arrangement direction of the plurality of air supply ports, and avoiding the problem of poor ripening effect caused by too low airflow blowing speed in some areas of the ripening chamber.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to refrigeration equipment technology, in particular to a aging drawer for refrigeration equipment and the refrigeration equipment. Background Art

[0002] Aging involves placing the meat, after it has drained of acid, in an aging room controlled by a specific temperature, humidity, and air velocity, allowing it to slowly and naturally ferment, ultimately developing a deeper flavor and enhancing the meat's tenderness, flavor, and juiciness. Existing aging drawers are typically independent, requiring specialized temperature and humidity control systems, resulting in a complex structure. Furthermore, large food volumes can easily lead to uneven air distribution across the food surface, compromising the aging effect. Summary of the Invention

[0003] An object of the first aspect of the present invention is to overcome at least one drawback of the prior art and provide a ripening drawer with uniform air supply for refrigeration equipment.

[0004] A further object of the first aspect of the present invention is to improve the uniformity of air supply throughout the aging chamber.

[0005] A second aspect of the present invention is to provide a refrigeration appliance having the above-mentioned ripening drawer.

[0006] According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a ripening drawer for a refrigeration appliance, for ripening food therein, the ripening drawer comprising:

[0007] a housing and at least one air duct plate disposed within the housing, wherein a maturation chamber for accommodating food to be matured and at least one air supply duct disposed around at least a portion of the circumference of the maturation chamber are defined between the housing and the at least one air duct plate, wherein the maturation chamber and the air supply duct are in communication with each other via a plurality of air supply ports provided on the air duct plate;

[0008] a circulation fan configured to controllably drive the air flow in the air supply duct to flow toward the aging chamber through the plurality of air supply ports; and

[0009] A plurality of diverter plates are provided in the air supply duct and are configured to evenly divert the air flow in the air supply duct to each of the air supply ports.

[0010] Optionally, the plurality of air supply openings are arranged at intervals along the air flow direction in the air supply duct; and

[0011] The plurality of diverter plates include a plurality of first diverter plates extending from the air duct plate into the air supply duct, and each of the first diverter plates is adjacent to the downstream side of a corresponding air supply port.

[0012] Optionally, each of the first diverter plates extends straightly from the air duct plate into the air supply duct.

[0013] Optionally, the angles formed between each of the first diverter plates and the air duct plate facing the direction of air flow in the air supply duct are all obtuse angles.

[0014] Optionally, each of the first diverter plates extends from the air duct plate in a curved manner into the air supply duct; and

[0015] The curved shape of the first splitter plate is configured such that a windward surface of the first splitter plate is a concave surface.

[0016] Optionally, the extension ends of the plurality of first diverter plates sequentially arranged along the air flow direction in the air supply duct are gradually positioned further outward.

[0017] Optionally, the plurality of diverter plates further include at least one second diverter plate extending from a shell wall of the housing for defining the air supply duct to the air supply duct; and / or

[0018] The plurality of diverter plates further include at least one third diverter plate, and both ends of the third diverter plate are respectively spaced apart from the air duct plate and the shell wall of the housing for defining the air supply duct.

[0019] Optionally, the second diverter plate extends straightly from the shell wall into the air supply duct, and the angle formed between the second diverter plate and the shell wall facing the air flow direction in the air supply duct is an obtuse angle; or

[0020] The second diverter plate extends from the shell wall in a curved manner into the air supply duct, and the curved shape of the second diverter plate is configured so that the windward surface of the second diverter plate is a concave surface.

[0021] Optionally, the third diverter plate extends straight, and an upstream end of the third diverter plate is further outward than a downstream end thereof; or

[0022] The third splitter plate extends in a curved manner, and the curved shape of the third splitter plate is configured such that a windward surface of the third splitter plate is a concave surface.

[0023] Optionally, in the direction of airflow in the air supply duct, the second diverter plate and / or the third diverter plate are located on the downstream side of the first diverter plate.

[0024] According to a second aspect of the present invention, the present invention further provides a refrigeration device, comprising:

[0025] a box body defining a storage compartment for storing items; and

[0026] The ripening drawer described in any of the above schemes is used for ripening the food to be ripened therein, and the ripening drawer is arranged in the storage compartment.

[0027] The ripening drawer of the present invention, when used in a refrigeration unit, effectively utilizes the low-temperature environment within the refrigeration unit to ripen the food to be ripened within the ripening drawer. This eliminates the need for specialized temperature and humidity control devices, simplifying the ripening drawer's structure and reducing its cost. Furthermore, the ripening drawer of the present invention defines a ripening chamber and an air supply duct surrounding at least a portion of the circumference of the ripening chamber via a housing and at least one air duct plate. Driven by a circulating fan, air within the air supply duct is delivered to the ripening chamber via multiple air supply ports provided on the air duct plate. Furthermore, multiple diverter plates are provided within the air supply duct to evenly distribute the airflow within the air supply duct to the various air supply ports, thereby ensuring uniform air supply throughout the ripening chamber along the arrangement of the multiple air supply ports. This avoids the problem of poor ripening results resulting from insufficient airflow velocity in certain areas of the ripening chamber due to air supply ports being located to the side of the air supply duct and / or the air flow velocity within the air supply duct gradually decreasing along its flow direction.

[0028] Furthermore, the multiple diverter plates not only include a first diverter plate adjacent to the downstream edge of the air supply port, but also include a second diverter plate extending from the shell wall of the outer shell to the air supply duct and / or a third diverter plate with both ends in the air supply duct, so as to achieve the purpose of uniform diversion through the mutual cooperation of multiple diverter plates with different arrangements. The setting method of the diverter plates is more flexible, with more choices and better effects.

[0029] 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

[0030] 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:

[0031] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a ripening drawer according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 2 is a schematic exploded structural diagram of a ripening drawer according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 3 is a schematic structural cross-sectional view of a ripening drawer according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Schematic enlarged view of the middle part A;

[0035] Figure 5 is an enlarged view of a portion of the structure of a mature drawer according to another embodiment of the present invention, taken along a sectional plane;

[0036] Figure 6 is a schematic structural diagram of a housing according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 7 FIG. 4 is a schematic structural diagram of a refrigeration device according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] The present invention first provides a aging drawer for a refrigeration unit, for aging food to be aging. Specifically, the aging drawer of the present invention, when used in a refrigeration unit, effectively utilizes the low temperature environment within the refrigeration unit to accelerate the aging of food within the aging drawer. This eliminates the need for specialized temperature and humidity control devices, simplifies the aging drawer's structure, and reduces its cost.

[0039] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a ripening drawer according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 is a schematic structural exploded view of a ripening drawer according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 is a schematic structural cross-sectional view of a ripening drawer according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Schematic enlarged view of the middle part A, Figure 4 The dashed arrows in the figure indicate the approximate direction of the airflow. Figures 1 to 4 The ripening drawer 1 of the present invention includes a shell 10, at least one air duct plate 20 arranged in the shell 10, a circulating fan 30 and a plurality of diverter plates.

[0040] Defined between the housing 10 and at least one air duct plate 20 are a maturing chamber 40 located within the air duct plate 20 and at least one air supply duct 50 extending around at least a portion of the circumference of the maturing chamber 40. The maturing chamber 40 and the air supply duct 50 are interconnected via a plurality of air supply ports 21 formed in the air duct plate 20. The air supply duct 50 extends around the circumference of the maturing chamber 40 to facilitate air supply from the circumference of the maturing chamber 40 into the maturing chamber 40, providing a wider air supply range and more evenly distributing the food to be cooked within the maturing chamber 40.

[0041] The circulation fan 30 is configured to controllably force the airflow within the supply duct 50 to flow toward the aging chamber 40 through the multiple air outlets 21. The airflow within the aging chamber 40 returns to the supply duct 50 through the return air outlet. Driven by the circulation fan 30, the airflow circulates between the supply duct 50 and the aging chamber 40. The present invention incorporates an additional circulation fan 30 within the aging drawer 1, ensuring that the air supply within the aging chamber 40 is not restricted by the fan status within the refrigeration equipment. This allows for continuous airflow into the aging chamber 40, resulting in optimal aging. Specifically, the circulation fan 30 can draw air from the aging chamber 40 and deliver it toward the supply duct 50, causing the airflow within the supply duct 50 to flow toward the aging chamber 40 under negative pressure. Alternatively, the circulation fan 30 can draw air from the supply duct 50 and deliver it toward the aging chamber 40, causing the airflow within the aging chamber 40 to flow toward the supply duct 50 under negative pressure.

[0042] The inventors have recognized that because the airflow velocity within each section of the air supply duct 50 is uneven, some air outlets 21 experience high airflow velocities while others experience low airflow velocities. Consequently, some areas within the aging chamber 40 experience high airflow velocities while others experience low airflow velocities. To address this issue, the aging drawer 1 of the present invention further includes a plurality of diverter plates disposed within the air supply duct 50 and configured to evenly divert the airflow within the duct 50 to each of the air supply ducts 21.

[0043] The present invention provides a plurality of diversion plates in the air supply duct 50, so that the air flow in the air supply duct 50 is evenly diverted to each air supply port 21, thereby ensuring uniform air supply in each part of the maturation chamber 40 in the arrangement direction of the plurality of air supply ports 21, and avoiding the problem that the air flow blowing speed in some areas of the maturation chamber 40 is too small, resulting in poor maturation effect, due to the air supply ports 21 being located on the side of the air supply duct 50 and / or the air flow velocity in the air supply duct 50 gradually decreasing along its flow direction.

[0044] In some embodiments, a plurality of air supply outlets 21 are arranged at intervals along the direction of air flow in the air supply duct 50. The plurality of diverter plates include a plurality of first diverter plates 61 extending from the duct plate 20 to the air supply duct 50, and each first diverter plate 61 is adjacent to the downstream side of a corresponding air supply outlet 21. Preferably, each first diverter plate 61 is adjacent to the downstream side edge of a corresponding air supply outlet 21. It is understandable that each air supply outlet 21 has two edge portions in the direction of air flow, one of which is the upstream side edge located upstream, and the other is the downstream side edge located downstream. The first diverter plate 61 adjacent to the downstream side edge of the air supply outlet 21 can directly guide the airflow into the air supply outlet 21, ensuring that the air supply outlet 21 has the largest flow area.

[0045] In some embodiments, each first diverter plate 61 extends straight from the air duct plate 20 into the air supply duct 50. The straightly extending first diverter plates 61 can intercept part of the airflow flowing in the air supply duct 40 and guide the airflow to the corresponding air supply port 21 to ensure that each air supply port 21 has sufficient air intake.

[0046] Furthermore, the angle formed between each first diverter plate 61 and the air duct plate 20, facing the direction of airflow in the air supply duct 50, is an obtuse angle. Thus, the first diverter plates 61 can divert part of the airflow and direct it toward the corresponding air supply port 21. At the same time, the first diverter plates 61 have a tendency to extend in line with the direction of the airflow, thereby reducing the resistance to the airflow generated by the first diverter plates 61.

[0047] Furthermore, the obtuse angles formed between the plurality of first diverter plates 61 sequentially arranged along the air flow direction in the air supply duct 50 and the air duct plate 20 increase sequentially.

[0048] Figure 5 This is an enlarged view of a portion of the structure of a mature drawer according to another embodiment of the present invention, taken along a sectional plane. Figure 5 The dotted arrows in the figure indicate the approximate direction of the airflow. In other embodiments, each first diverter plate 61 extends curvedly from the air duct plate 20 into the air supply duct 50, and the curved shape of the first diverter plate 61 is configured so that the windward surface of the first diverter plate 61 is concave. It is understandable that each first diverter plate 61 has a windward surface facing the airflow and a leeward surface facing away from the airflow. The present invention sets the windward surface of the first diverter plate 61 as a concave surface, so that part of the airflow diverted by the first diverter plate 61 changes its flow direction more smoothly, and eventually flows to the corresponding air supply port 21, with less airflow resistance. Moreover, the concave first diverter plate 61 will hardly have any effect on the flow rate of other airflows that are not diverted in the air supply duct 50.

[0049] In some embodiments, the extended ends of multiple first diverter plates 61 arranged in sequence along the air flow direction in the air supply duct 50 are gradually moved outward to avoid the first diverter plate 61 on the upstream side affecting the diversion of the first diverter plate 61 on the downstream side, ensuring that each first diverter plate 61 can intercept sufficient airflow and guide it to the corresponding air supply port 21.

[0050] In some embodiments, the multiple diverter plates also include at least one second diverter plate 63 extending from the shell wall of the outer shell 10 for defining the air supply duct 50 to the air supply duct 50, so as to divert and guide the airflow in the external area of the air supply duct 50 close to the shell wall inward so that it has a tendency to flow toward the air supply port 21, thereby avoiding the airflow in the external area not being effectively diverted by the first diverter plate 61, resulting in more airflow blowing directly to the end of the air supply duct 50, generating vortices, reverse backflow and the like.

[0051] Specifically, the shell wall for defining the air supply duct 50 may be the lateral side wall 12 of the outer shell 10 , and the second diverter plate 63 extends from the lateral side wall 12 of the outer shell 10 into the air supply duct 50 .

[0052] In some embodiments, see Figure 4 The second diverter plate 63 extends straight from the housing wall of the outer shell 10 into the air supply duct 50, and the angle formed between the second diverter plate 63 and the housing wall of the outer shell 10, facing the direction of airflow in the air supply duct 50, is an obtuse angle. Thus, the second diverter plate 63 can divert part of the airflow and guide it toward the air supply port 21. At the same time, the second diverter plate 63 has a tendency to extend in line with the airflow direction, reducing the resistance it creates on the airflow.

[0053] In other embodiments, see Figure 5 The second diverter plate 63 extends curvedly from the housing wall of the outer shell 10 into the air supply duct 50. The curvature of the second diverter plate 63 is configured so that its windward surface is concave. This allows the portion of air diverted by the second diverter plate 63 to change direction more smoothly and ultimately flow toward the corresponding air supply port 21, resulting in minimal airflow resistance. Furthermore, the concave second diverter plate 63 has virtually no effect on the velocity of the remaining airflow in the air supply duct 50 that is not diverted.

[0054] In some embodiments, the plurality of diverter plates further include at least one third diverter plate 62, the ends of which are spaced apart from the air duct plate 20 and the housing wall of the housing 10, respectively, which define the air supply duct 50. In other words, the ends of the third diverter plate 62 are open and not connected to the air duct plate 20 or the housing 10. Thus, the third diverter plate 62 can divert and guide the airflow in the middle region of the air supply duct 50, thereby preventing the airflow in the middle region from not being effectively diverted by the first diverter plate 61, resulting in more airflow flowing to the end of the air supply duct 50 and causing vortexes, reverse flow, and other phenomena.

[0055] In some embodiments, see Figure 4The third diverter plate 62 extends straight, with the upstream end of the third diverter plate 62 positioned further outward than the downstream end. In other words, the third diverter plate 62 extends obliquely from the outside to the inside along the airflow direction. "Outside to the inside" here refers to the direction from the air supply duct 50 toward the maturation chamber 40. This allows the third diverter plate 62 to divert some airflow toward the air supply port 21 while also extending in line with the airflow direction, reducing its resistance to the airflow.

[0056] In other embodiments, see Figure 5 The third diverter plate 62 can also be curved and extended, and the curvature of the third diverter plate 62 is configured so that its windward surface is concave. This allows the portion of air diverted by the third diverter plate 62 to change direction more smoothly and ultimately flow toward the corresponding air outlet 21, reducing airflow resistance. Furthermore, the concave configuration of the third diverter plate 62 has virtually no effect on the velocity of the remaining airflow in the air supply duct 50 that is not diverted.

[0057] The multiple diverter plates of the present invention not only include a first diverter plate 61 adjacent to the downstream edge of the air supply port 21, but also include a second diverter plate 63 extending from the shell wall of the outer shell 10 to the air supply duct 50 and / or a third diverter plate 62 with both ends in the air supply duct 50, so as to achieve the purpose of uniform diversion through the mutual cooperation of multiple diverter plates with different arrangement forms. The setting method of the diverter plates is more flexible, has more choices, and has better effects.

[0058] In some embodiments, the second diverter plate 63 and / or the third diverter plate 62 are located downstream of the first diverter plate 61 in the direction of airflow within the air supply duct 50. That is, the airflow upstream of the air supply duct 50 is first diverted by the first diverter plate 61, and then the airflow within the air supply duct 50 that is not diverted by the first diverter plate 61 is diverted by the second diverter plate 63 and / or the third diverter plate 62, which facilitates smooth airflow and reduces resistance to the airflow.

[0059] Furthermore, when a second diverter plate 63 and a third diverter plate 62 are provided in the air supply duct 50 at the same time, the third diverter plate 62 is located downstream of the second diverter plate 63. Thus, the air flow in the air supply duct 50 can be diverted from the inside to the outside in sequence through the first diverter plate 61, the second diverter plate 63 and the third diverter plate 62, gradually and progressively and effectively diverting all air flows, and reducing the resistance of the diverter plate to the air flow to a minimum.

[0060] In some embodiments, there are two air duct plates 20, each defining an air supply duct 50 between the two air duct plates 20 and the housing 10. The two air duct plates 20 are symmetrically arranged on either side of the housing 10, such that the two air supply ducts 50 surround the lateral sides and rear side of the maturation chamber 40. This allows air to be simultaneously blown into the maturation chamber 40 from both lateral sides through the two symmetrical air supply ducts 50, improving the uniformity of airflow across the maturation chamber 40 and thus enhancing the maturation effect of the food.

[0061] Furthermore, each air supply duct 50 is provided with the above-mentioned multiple diverter plates, which will not be described in detail here.

[0062] Figure 6 is a schematic structural diagram of a housing according to one embodiment of the present invention. In some embodiments, the rear wall 11 of the housing 10 has a forwardly projecting protrusion 13, forming a housing space 16 behind the protrusion 13, external to the housing 10. The circulation fan 30 is disposed within this space 16. In other words, the circulation fan 30 is mounted external to the housing 10, with the housing wall of the housing 10 separating the circulation fan 30 from the maturation chamber 40. This eliminates the need for additional components such as a partition within the housing 10, simplifies the structure and assembly process of the maturation drawer 1, and improves assembly efficiency.

[0063] In some embodiments, a return air port 14 is provided on the front side of the protrusion 13 for returning the airflow within the aging chamber 40 to the circulation fan 30. An air outlet 15 is provided on each lateral side of the protrusion 13, and the two air outlets 15 are connected to the two air supply ducts 50. Thus, the airflow within the aging chamber 40 can flow through the return air port 14 to the circulation fan 30, and then, driven by the circulation fan 30, return to the two air supply ducts 50.

[0064] Furthermore, the circulation fan 30 is a centrifugal fan and includes a volute 31 and a centrifugal impeller 32 disposed within the volute 31. An air outlet 33 is formed on each lateral side of the volute 31. The two air outlets 33 are respectively connected to the two air outlets 15 to supply air to the two air supply ducts 40.

[0065] The present invention utilizes a centrifugal fan to supply air to two air supply ducts 40 at the same time, thereby prompting the air flow to flow into the aging chamber 40 simultaneously through the lateral sides of the aging chamber 40, thereby achieving the effect of uniform air supply and simplifying the structure of the aging drawer 1.

[0066] Furthermore, the top of the volute 31 is an arc-shaped structure with a convex center. In other words, the top of the volute 31 forms an arc-shaped air guide structure to guide the airflow toward the two airflow outlets 33 on both sides, thereby reducing the airflow resistance and air volume loss.

[0067] Furthermore, the bottom of the volute 31 is close to a plane or an arc-shaped structure with a downward depression in the middle. The degree of depression of the bottom of the volute 31 is smaller than the degree of upward protrusion of its top, so as to minimize the space occupied by the circulation fan 30.

[0068] In some embodiments, a storage rack 70 for placing the objects to be matured is provided in the aging chamber 40. The storage rack 70 is spaced apart from the bottom wall of the outer shell 10 to leave air flow space below the storage rack 70, so as to facilitate air flow to the lower surface of the objects to be matured placed on the storage rack 70, thereby ensuring that the lower surface of the objects to be matured can achieve the air-drying effect as quickly as possible.

[0069] Specifically, the storage rack 70 has a plurality of hollow mesh holes. The hollow storage rack 70 also reduces the contact area between the food to be cooked and the storage rack 70, thereby preventing part of the surface of the food to be cooked from being spoiled due to lack of contact with airflow.

[0070] The present invention also provides a refrigeration device, Figure 7 is a schematic structural diagram of a refrigeration device according to one embodiment of the present invention. Refrigeration device 100 of the present invention includes a housing 2, which defines a storage compartment 3 for storing items. Specifically, refrigeration device 100 also includes a ripening drawer 1 as described in any of the above embodiments. This ripening drawer 1 is used to ripen items therein, and is disposed within storage compartment 3. Refrigeration device 100 with an integrated ripening drawer 1 not only has the traditional function of storing and preserving items in a low-temperature environment, but also has a ripening function, enriching the functionality of refrigeration device 100.

[0071] Specifically, the ripening drawer 1 is arranged in the storage compartment 3 in a push-pull manner and has a top opening to facilitate users to take out and put items.

[0072] Furthermore, storage compartment 3 can be a refrigerated compartment with a storage temperature range of 0-8°C. This is more suitable for the temperature requirements of the food being matured. Furthermore, the storage humidity within the refrigerated compartment is typically higher than the ambient humidity, making it more suitable for the desired temperature. Even if the humidity within the maturation drawer 1 is unsuitable, it can be easily adjusted through the airflow within the refrigerated compartment. Therefore, placing the maturation drawer 1 within the refrigerated compartment fully utilizes the refrigerated compartment's own temperature and humidity conditions, minimizing costs.

[0073] Furthermore, the box body 2 may further define a freezing compartment and / or a temperature-changing compartment. The refrigerating compartment, the freezing compartment and the temperature-changing compartment are selectively opened or closed by a door body pivotably arranged on the front side of the box body 2.

[0074] In some embodiments, the refrigeration device 100 of the present invention may be a common refrigeration and freezing device. For example, the refrigeration device 100 may also be a household or commercial refrigeration device such as a refrigerator, a freezer, or a freezer.

[0075] In other embodiments, the refrigeration device 100 of the present invention may also be other types of refrigeration devices such as sideboards, wine cabinets, refrigerators, etc. that have high control accuracy requirements for temperature and humidity.

[0076] Furthermore, it should be noted that the terms "horizontal," "vertical," "front," "back," "top," and "bottom" used in the embodiments of the present invention to indicate orientation or positional relationships are based on the actual use of the mature drawer 1. These terms are used solely to facilitate the description and understanding of the technical solutions of the present invention and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or device referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the present invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0077] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood broadly. For example, they may refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they may refer to direct connections, indirect connections through an intermediary, or internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on specific circumstances.

[0078] 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 ripening drawer for refrigeration equipment, used for ripening food to be ripened, characterized in that: The ripening drawer comprises: a housing and two air duct plates symmetrically arranged on both lateral sides of the housing; a maturation chamber located inside the air duct plates and two air supply ducts arranged on both lateral sides and a rear side of the maturation chamber are defined between the housing and the two air duct plates; the maturation chamber and the air supply ducts are communicated with each other via a plurality of air supply ports provided on the air duct plates; a circulation fan configured to controllably drive the air flow in the air supply duct to flow toward the aging chamber through the plurality of air supply ports; and A plurality of diverter plates are provided in the air supply duct and configured to evenly divert the air flow in the air supply duct to each of the air supply ports; The plurality of air supply openings are arranged at intervals along the air flow direction in the air supply duct; and The multiple diverter plates include multiple first diverter plates extending from the air duct plate to the air supply duct, at least one second diverter plate extending from the shell wall of the outer shell for defining the air supply duct to the air supply duct, and at least one third diverter plate spaced apart from the air duct plate and the shell wall at both ends, each of the first diverter plates is adjacent to the downstream side of a corresponding one of the air supply ports, the third diverter plate is located on the downstream side of the first diverter plate, and the second diverter plate is located downstream of the third diverter plate.

2. The ripening drawer according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each of the first diverter plates extends straightly from the air duct plate into the air supply duct.

3. The ripening drawer according to claim 2, characterized in that: An included angle formed between each of the first diverter plates and the air duct plate and facing the direction of air flow in the air supply duct is an obtuse angle.

4. The ripening drawer according to claim 1, characterized in that Each of the first diverter plates extends from the air duct plate in a curved manner into the air supply duct; and The curved shape of the first splitter plate is configured such that a windward surface of the first splitter plate is a concave surface.

5. The ripening drawer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The extension ends of the plurality of first diverter plates sequentially arranged along the air flow direction in the air supply duct are gradually positioned further outward.

6. The ripening drawer according to claim 1, characterized in that The second diverter plate extends straightly from the shell wall into the air supply duct, and the angle formed between the second diverter plate and the shell wall facing the direction of air flow in the air supply duct is an obtuse angle; or The second diverter plate extends from the shell wall in a curved manner into the air supply duct, and the curved shape of the second diverter plate is configured so that the windward surface of the second diverter plate is a concave surface.

7. The ripening drawer according to claim 1, characterized in that The third diverter plate extends straight, and an upstream end of the third diverter plate is further outward than a downstream end thereof; or The third splitter plate extends in a curved manner, and the curved shape of the third splitter plate is configured such that a windward surface of the third splitter plate is a concave surface.

8. A refrigeration device, characterized in that: include: a box body defining a storage compartment for storing items; as well as The ripening drawer according to any one of claims 1 to 7 is used for ripening the food to be ripened therein, and the ripening drawer is arranged in the storage compartment.

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