Refrigerator with wiring module

By setting up a wiring module and a limit system in the refrigerator, the problem of hinge axis size limitation is solved, flexible adjustment and stable movement of the wiring are achieved, and the service life and appearance are improved.

CN116294344BActive Publication Date: 2025-09-09QINDAO HAIER REFRIGERATOR CO LTD +1
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202111466515.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2021-12-03
Publication Date
2025-09-09
Estimated Expiration
2041-12-03

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Technical Problem

In existing refrigerators, the wiring connection between the door and the cabinet is limited by the size of the hinge shaft, resulting in limited wiring thickness and number. In particular, refrigerators with door ice-making functions cannot achieve the connection of all wiring.

Method used

A wiring module is set in the refrigerator, including a limiting column and a limiting slot. The limiting column moves in the limiting slot to guide the regular movement of the wiring module and the wiring, avoid entanglement and wear, and enhance stability and life.

Benefits of technology

The flexible adjustment of the wiring is achieved, entanglement and wear are avoided, noise is reduced, and the service life of the wiring and the appearance of the refrigerator are improved.

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Abstract

The present invention provides a refrigerator with a wiring module, comprising a cabinet, a door body that cooperates with the cabinet and can rotate around a rotation axis, and a wiring module that guides at least part of the wiring of the cabinet to the door body; the wiring module has a movable end that is movably connected to the door body, and one of the movable end and the door body is provided with a limiting column, and the other is provided with a limiting groove that cooperates with the limiting column. During the process of opening and closing the door body, the limiting column moves along the limiting groove; the structure is relatively simple, and it avoids entanglement or bending wear of the wiring, thereby improving the service life of the wiring. At the same time, during the process of opening and closing the door body, it can also avoid collision and friction between the wiring module and other components of the door body, reduce noise, and improve service life.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of refrigeration equipment, and in particular to a refrigerator with a wiring module. Background Art

[0002] With the development of intelligent and multifunctional refrigerators, some functional modules are usually set on the refrigerator door, such as ice water module, touch module, etc. These functional modules usually need to communicate with the control module in the box through wiring to realize power supply to each functional module on the door.

[0003] In existing refrigerators, wiring is typically routed through the upper hinge of the door. Specifically, the hinge shaft of the upper hinge has a through-hole extending vertically through it. The wiring leading from the refrigerator body passes through this through-hole and extends to the door body, connecting with the various functional modules on the door body. However, due to the size of the hinge shaft, the through-hole cannot be very large, which limits the thickness and number of wiring. This is especially true for refrigerators with door-mounted ice-making functions, where thicker water pipes also need to pass through this through-hole to connect to the ice and water module on the door body. In this case, the upper hinge alone cannot connect all wiring.

[0004] In view of this, it is necessary to provide a new refrigerator with a wiring module to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a refrigerator with a wiring module.

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose of the invention, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a refrigerator with a wiring module, comprising a cabinet, a door body that cooperates with the cabinet and can rotate around a rotation axis, and a wiring module that guides at least part of the wiring of the cabinet to the door body; the wiring module has a movable end that is movably connected to the door body, and one of the movable end and the door body is provided with a limit column, and the other is provided with a limit groove that cooperates with the limit column. During the process of opening and closing the door body, the limit column moves along the limit groove.

[0007] As a further improved technical solution of the present invention, the limiting groove is provided on the door body, and the limiting groove extends obliquely from front to back and toward the position where the rotating shaft is located.

[0008] As a further improved technical solution of the present invention, the limiting groove is provided on the top wall of the door body, and the notch of the limiting groove is open upward, and the limiting column protrudes downward from the movable end into the limiting groove.

[0009] As a further improved technical solution of the present invention, the door body is provided with a receiving cavity for receiving the wiring module. During the process of opening and closing the door body, the wiring module is located in the receiving cavity.

[0010] As a further improved technical solution of the present invention, the receiving cavity is formed by being recessed downward from the top wall of the door body.

[0011] As a further improved technical solution of the present invention, the wiring module further has a pivot end arranged opposite to the movable end, and the pivot end is pivotally connected to the box.

[0012] As a further improved technical solution of the present invention, the refrigerator further includes a hinge plate fixed on the box body, and the pivot end is pivotally connected to the hinge plate.

[0013] As a further improved technical solution of the present invention, the refrigerator also includes a connecting piece fixed on the box body and protruding toward the door body, and the pivot end is rotatably connected to the front end of the connecting piece; the wiring of the box body extends to the door body in sequence through the connecting piece and the wiring module.

[0014] As a further improved technical solution of the present invention, the adapter and / or the wiring module has a accommodating cavity for accommodating the remaining amount of the wiring. During the door opening and closing process, the remaining amount of the wiring is accommodated in the accommodating cavity.

[0015] As a further improved technical solution of the present invention, the refrigerator also includes a hinge plate fixed on the box body, the rotating shaft is arranged on the hinge plate, and the door body is rotatably connected to the hinge plate through the rotating shaft; the adapter and the hinge plate are arranged side by side, and a connecting structure is provided between the adapter and the hinge plate to connect the adapter and the hinge plate together.

[0016] As a further improved technical solution of the present invention, the connecting structure includes a first limiting wall and a second limiting wall protruding from one end of the adapter close to the hinge plate toward the hinge plate, the first limiting wall and the second limiting wall are spaced apart in the up and down directions, and the hinge plate is engaged between the first limiting wall and the second limiting wall.

[0017] As a further improved technical solution of the present invention, the rotating shaft has a through hole arranged along its axial direction, and the through hole is used to guide at least part of the wiring of the box body to the door body; the adapter is provided with at least one fixing member for fixing the wiring on the side facing the rotating shaft.

[0018] As a further improved technical solution of the present invention, the fixing piece is an L-shaped buckle.

[0019] As a further improved technical solution of the present invention, the refrigerator further includes a hinge box fixed on the box body, the adapter is fixed on the hinge box, and the hinge box completely covers the adapter.

[0020] As a further improved technical solution of the present invention, the routing module includes a first shell and a second shell that enclose a routing cavity for accommodating routing. One end of the first shell and the second shell are connected by a snap-fit ​​structure and the other end are fixedly connected by fasteners.

[0021] As a further improved technical solution of the present invention, the locking structure includes a boss provided on one of the first shell and the second shell, and a locking groove provided on the other, the locking groove extends along the length direction of the routing module, and the end of the locking groove corresponding to the end of the routing module has a locking opening for the boss to enter and exit.

[0022] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: on the one hand, the refrigerator of the present invention is additionally provided with a wiring module, which reduces the limitation of the hinge wiring in the prior art, and can flexibly adjust the extension trajectory of the wiring to avoid wiring jams; on the other hand, the wiring module of the present invention realizes the movable connection between the movable end and the door body through the limiting columns and limiting grooves that cooperate with each other, and the structure is relatively simple. In the process of opening and closing the door body, the limiting groove guides the movement of the limiting column, driving the wiring module and the wiring located in the wiring module to move regularly, avoiding the wiring from being entangled or bent and worn, etc., thereby improving the service life of the wiring. At the same time, in the process of opening and closing the door body, it can also avoid collision and friction between the wiring module and other components of the door body, thereby reducing noise and improving service life. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of the refrigerator in the present invention (door body is in closed state).

[0024] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0025] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the structure of the refrigerator in the present invention (door body is in open state).

[0026] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Enlarged view of point B in the middle.

[0027] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the structure of the refrigerator after removing the first hinge box.

[0028] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Enlarged view of point C in the middle.

[0029] Figure 7 yes Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the structure of the middle wiring module, adapter and middle hinge box.

[0030] Figure 8 It is a structural schematic diagram of the adapter in the present invention.

[0031] Figure 9 It is an exploded view of the wiring module in the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. Figures 1-9 The preferred embodiments of the present invention are shown in the figures. However, it should be noted that these embodiments are not limitations of the present invention, and any equivalent transformations or substitutions in functions, methods, or structures made by those skilled in the art based on these embodiments fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0033] It should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the term "connection" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, the connection can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. It can be a fixed connection, a movable connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0034] Please refer to Figure 1-Figure 2 As shown, the present invention provides a refrigerator 100 with a wiring module 3, including a cabinet 1, a door body 2 that cooperates with the cabinet 1 and can rotate around a rotating axis 61, and a wiring module 3 that guides at least part of the wiring led out from the cabinet 1 to the door body 2. The wiring guided into the door body 2 is connected to the functional module on the door body 2 to supply power to the functional module on the door body 2.

[0035] In the present invention, a wiring module 3 is additionally provided, which reduces the limitation of hinge wiring in the prior art, can flexibly adjust the extension track of the wiring, and avoid wiring jams.

[0036] Specifically, the wiring includes but is not limited to cables, water pipes, condensation pipes, etc.

[0037] The wiring module 3 has a movable end 31 movably connected to the door body 2. As the door body 2 is opened and closed, the movable end 31 can move relative to the door body 2, so that the wiring located in the wiring module 3 can also move freely with the opening and closing of the door body 2. The wiring module 3 can guide the wiring therein so that the wiring moves regularly with the wiring module 3 during the process of opening and closing the door, avoiding entanglement or bending wear of the wiring, and improving the service life of the wiring.

[0038] Further, combined with Figure 3-Figure 4 As shown, a limiting column 311 is provided on one of the movable end 31 and the door body 2, and a limiting groove 21 that cooperates with the limiting column 311 is provided on the other. That is, the movable connection between the movable end 31 and the door body 2 is realized by the limiting column 311 and the limiting groove 21 that cooperate with each other, and the structure is relatively simple.

[0039] During the process of opening and closing the door body 2, the limit groove 21 guides the movement of the limit column 311. During the movement of the limit column 311 along the limit groove 21, the wiring module 3 and the wiring located in the wiring module 3 are driven to move regularly, thereby avoiding the wiring from being entangled or bent and worn, and improving the service life of the wiring. At the same time, during the process of opening and closing the door body 2, collision and friction between the wiring module 3 and other components of the door body 2 can also be avoided, thereby reducing noise and improving service life.

[0040] At Figure 4 In the specific embodiment shown, the limiting post 311 is provided on the movable end 31, and the limiting slot 21 is correspondingly provided on the door body 2. It is understood that the space available for provision on the door body 2 is larger and more flexible, which can simplify the provision of the limiting slot 21 and miniaturize the wiring module 3. Of course, this is not limiting, and it is understood that in other embodiments, the limiting post 311 can also be provided on the door body 2, and the limiting slot 21 can be correspondingly provided on the wiring module 3.

[0041] Furthermore, in an embodiment in which the limit groove 21 is provided on the door body 2, the limit groove 21 extends from front to back and obliquely toward the rotating shaft 61, so that the opening and closing of the door body 2 is not restricted by the routing module 3, and the door body 2 can be opened and closed freely.

[0042] Of course, the limiting groove 21 is not limited to the above-mentioned extension direction, and can be adaptively adjusted according to the movement trajectory of the limiting column 311 during the process of opening and closing the door body 2.

[0043] Specifically, the limiting groove 21 is provided on the top wall of the door body 2, and the notch of the limiting groove 21 is open upward, and the limiting post 311 protrudes downward from the movable end 31, thereby simplifying the arrangement of the limiting groove 21 and the limiting post 311. Of course, this is not limiting, and it is understood that the notch direction of the limiting groove 21 and the protruding direction of the limiting post 311 can correspond to each other, and the limiting post 311 can also be configured in a bent shape, as long as the end of the limiting post 311 can protrude from the notch into the limiting groove 21.

[0044] Furthermore, the door body 2 has a receiving cavity 22 for accommodating the wiring module 3. During the process of opening and closing the door body 2, the wiring module 3 is located in the receiving cavity 22, that is, during the process of opening and closing the door body 2, the wiring module 3 is not exposed, thereby achieving the effect of concealing the wiring module 3, and avoiding the wiring module 3 affecting the appearance of the refrigerator 100 and the normal use of the refrigerator 100.

[0045] In a specific embodiment, the receiving cavity 22 is formed by being recessed downward from the top wall of the door body 2 , and the limiting groove 21 is formed at the bottom of the receiving cavity 22 .

[0046] Furthermore, the refrigerator 100 also includes a shielding cover 4 that cooperates with the receiving cavity 22. The shielding cover 4 is fixed to the door body 2 by fasteners 36 such as screws and shields the receiving cavity 22, thereby improving the overall appearance of the refrigerator 100. At the same time, the shielding cover 4 can limit the upward movement of the wiring module 3 and limit the limiting column 311 in the limiting groove 21 to prevent the limiting column 311 from falling out, thereby improving the stability of the movement of the wiring box.

[0047] For further information, see Figure 2 As shown, the wiring module 3 also has a pivot end 32 arranged opposite to the movable end 31, and the pivot end 32 is pivotally connected to the box body 1. During the process of opening and closing the door body 2, the wiring module 3 rotates around the pivot end 32. At the same time, the movable end 31 moves along the limit groove 21, which can limit the movement range of the wiring module 3 and enhance the reliability and stability of the movement of the wiring module 3. Of course, this is not limited to this. It is understandable that the end of the wiring module 3 opposite to the movable end 31 can also be set as a fixed end, that is, the wiring module 3 is fixedly connected to the box body 1.

[0048] For further information, see Figure 5-Figure 8 As shown, the refrigerator 100 further includes an adapter 5 fixed to the cabinet 1 and protruding toward the door 2, the pivot end 32 being rotatably connected to the front end of the adapter 5, and the wiring of the cabinet 1 sequentially extends through the adapter 5 and the wiring module 3 to the door 2, thereby realizing an indirect pivotal connection between the wiring module 3 and the cabinet 1, and enabling the wiring module 3 to be always accommodated in the accommodating cavity 22, achieving the effect of a hidden arrangement of the wiring module 3. Of course, this is not limiting, and it is understandable that the pivot end 32 can also be pivotally connected to a hinge plate fixed to the cabinet, or, in an embodiment in which the wiring module 3 is not required to be always accommodated in the accommodating cavity 22, the pivot end 32 can also be directly pivotally connected to the cabinet 1.

[0049] It can be understood that during the process of opening and closing the door body 2, the front end of the adapter 5 will not fall out of the receiving cavity 22, so that the wiring module 3 is always located in the receiving cavity 22, which can prevent the wiring module 3 from affecting the appearance of the refrigerator 100 and the normal use of the refrigerator 100.

[0050] In one embodiment, the adapter 5 has a wiring groove 51 for the wiring to pass through, which provides a certain degree of guidance and support for the wiring passing through the adapter 5. Of course, this is not limited to this. In other embodiments, the adapter 5 can also be a plate-like structure similar to a hinge plate, and the wiring passes through and is supported on the upper surface of the adapter 5 and then extends through the wiring module 3 into the door body 2.

[0051] Furthermore, the adapter 5 and / or the wiring module 3 has a accommodating cavity 52 for accommodating the remaining wiring. During the door opening and closing process, the remaining wiring is accommodated in the accommodating cavity 52, which can avoid excessive stretching of the wiring and improve the service life of the wiring.

[0052] Specifically, when the accommodating cavity 52 is provided in the adapter 5, the accommodating cavity 52 is located in the portion of the adapter 5 close to the pivot end 32, and the accommodating cavity 52 is located on the side of the adapter 5 away from the wiring module 3 during the door opening process. During the door opening process, the wiring close to the pivot end 32 will be bent in the direction away from the opening direction of the door body 2 and accommodated in the accommodating cavity 52, which can reduce the axial displacement of the wiring located in the wiring module 3 and the adapter 5, prevent excessive stretching of the wiring, and improve the service life of the wiring.

[0053] When the accommodating cavity 52 is provided in the wiring module 3, the accommodating cavity 52 is located in the part of the wiring module 3 close to the pivot end 32, and the accommodating cavity 52 is located on the side where the wiring module 3 is away from the adapter 5 during the door opening process. During the door opening process, the wiring close to the pivot end 32 will bend in the direction away from the opening direction of the door body 2 and be accommodated in the accommodating cavity 52, which can reduce the axial displacement of the wiring located in the wiring module 3 and the adapter 5, prevent excessive stretching of the wiring, and improve the service life of the wiring.

[0054] In a specific embodiment, the accommodating cavity 52 is disposed in the adapter 5 , but this is not limiting.

[0055] Furthermore, the refrigerator 100 also includes a hinge plate 6 fixed on the box body 1, the rotating shaft 61 is provided on the hinge plate 6, and the door body 2 is provided with a rotating shaft hole that cooperates with the rotating shaft 61. The door body 2 is connected to the hinge plate 6 through the cooperation and rotation between the rotating shaft 61 and the rotating shaft hole, so that the door body 2 can be opened or closed by rotation.

[0056] In this embodiment, the adapter 5 and the hinge plate 6 are separately provided, and the adapter 5 can be made of plastic material, which can reduce costs; of course, this is not limited to this. In other embodiments, the adapter 5 and the hinge plate 6 can also be provided as one piece, that is, the adapter 5 is a part of the hinge plate 6.

[0057] Furthermore, the adapter 5 and the hinge plate 6 are arranged side by side, and a connecting structure 7 is provided between the adapter 5 and the hinge plate 6 to connect the adapter 5 and the hinge plate 6 together. It can be seen that the hinge plate 6 is generally made of metal with relatively high rigidity and good load-bearing capacity. The adapter 5 is connected to the hinge plate 6 through the connecting structure 7, and the adapter 5 can be limited by the hinge plate 6 to limit the adapter 5 from shaking in the up and down directions, thereby preventing the wiring module 3 from being dislocated in the up and down directions and enhancing the stability of the wiring module 3.

[0058] Of course, the upper speed connection structure 7 is not limited to the embodiment in which the adapter 5 and the hinge plate 6 are separately provided. In the embodiment in which the adapter 5 and the hinge plate 6 are integrally provided, it can also be understood that the adapter 5 and the hinge plate 6 are connected together via the integrally provided connection structure 7.

[0059] In one specific embodiment, the connecting structure 7 includes a first limiting wall 71 and a second limiting wall 72 that protrude from an end of the adapter 5 near the hinge plate 6 toward the hinge plate 6. The first limiting wall 71 and the second limiting wall 72 are spaced apart in the vertical direction, and the hinge plate 6 is engaged between the first limiting wall 71 and the second limiting wall 72. In an embodiment in which the first limiting wall 71 is located above the second limiting wall 72, the upper surface of the hinge plate 6 abuts against the first limiting wall 71, and the lower surface of the hinge plate 6 abuts against the second limiting wall 72, thereby limiting the vertical shaking of the adapter 5.

[0060] Specifically, the first limiting wall 71 includes at least two sub-limiting walls spaced apart along the front-to-back direction to respectively limit the adapter 5 and improve the stability of the routing module 3. Of course, the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0061] Of course, this is not limiting. It is understandable that, in other embodiments, the connecting structure 7 may also be provided on the hinge plate 6 to limit the adapter 5 .

[0062] Furthermore, the refrigerator 100 also includes a hinge box 8 fixed on the box body 1, and the adapter 5 is fixed on the hinge box 8. The hinge box 8 fixed on the box body 1 realizes a fixed connection between the adapter 5 and the box body 1, which can reduce the connection part on the box body 1 and simplify the assembly of the refrigerator 100.

[0063] Furthermore, after the adapter 5 is fixed to the hinge box 8 , the hinge box 8 completely covers the adapter 5 to completely shield the adapter 5 and enhance the appearance of the refrigerator 100 .

[0064] Specifically, the hinge box 8 includes a middle hinge box 81 and a first hinge box 82 located at the end of the middle hinge box 81. The adapter 5 is fixed on the middle hinge box 81. After the adapter 5 and the hinge box 8 are assembled, the first hinge box 82 covers the hinge plate 6 and part of the adapter 5, and the middle hinge box 81 covers other parts of the structure of the adapter 5.

[0065] Furthermore, the middle hinge box 81 has a receiving portion 811 protruding toward the door body 2 and used to receive the adapter 5 , and the shape of the receiving portion 811 is adapted to the shape of the adapter 5 .

[0066] Specifically, the accommodating portion 811 includes an upper wall that covers the upper surface of the adapter 5, a lower wall located on the lower surface of the adapter 5, and a connecting wall on one side connecting the upper wall and the lower wall. After the adapter 5 is fixed to the hinge box 8, the partial structure of the adapter 5 protruding toward the door body 2 is accommodated in the accommodating portion 811, and the adapter 5 is supported on the lower wall.

[0067] In a specific embodiment, the lower wall protrudes toward the hinge plate 6 to form the second limiting wall 72 , simplifying the connection structure 7 between the adapter 5 and the hinge plate 6 .

[0068] Furthermore, the adapter 5 and the receiving portion 811 together form the wiring groove 51. Specifically, the side of the adapter 5 corresponding to the connecting wall is open, and the wiring can be first installed into the adapter 5 through the side of the adapter 5 facing the connecting wall, and then the adapter 5 and the middle hinge box 81 are assembled to form the wiring groove 51 that guides and limits the wiring, thereby facilitating the arrangement of the wiring.

[0069] Furthermore, the rotating shaft 61 has a through hole arranged along its axial direction, and the through hole is used to guide at least part of the wiring of the box body 1 to the door body 2. That is, the wiring part led out from the box body 1 in the present invention extends to the door body 2 through the hinge plate 6, and the other part extends to the door body 2 through the wiring module 3, which reduces the limitations of the existing hinge wiring and can flexibly adjust the extension trajectory of each wiring to avoid wire jamming.

[0070] Furthermore, the adapter 5 is provided with at least one fixing part 53 for fixing the wiring on the side facing the hinge plate 6. The pipeline that needs to pass through the through hole is first fixed and arranged by the fixing part 53 and then passes through the through hole to avoid the phenomenon of disordered pipeline output from the box 1.

[0071] In one embodiment, the fixing member 53 is an L-shaped buckle, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0072] For further information, see Figure 9 As shown, the wiring module 3 includes a first shell 33 and a second shell 34 that enclose a wiring cavity for accommodating wiring. One end of the first shell 33 and the second shell 34 are connected by a snap-fit ​​structure 35 and the other end is fixedly connected by a fastener 36.

[0073] Specifically, the snap-fit ​​structure 35 includes a boss 351 provided on one of the first shell 33 and the second shell 34, and a snap-fit ​​groove 352 provided on the other. The snap-fit ​​groove 352 extends along the length direction of the routing module 3, and the end of the snap-fit ​​groove 352 corresponding to the end of the routing module 3 has a snap-fit ​​opening for the boss 351 to enter and exit. When assembling the first shell 33 and the second shell 34, the boss 351 is snapped into the snap-fit ​​groove 352 from the snap-fit ​​opening, and then the fastening holes on the other ends of the first shell 33 and the second shell 34 that match the fastener 36 are aligned, and the fastener 36 is screwed in.

[0074] After the first housing 33 and the second housing 34 are assembled to form the wiring module 3 , the pivot end 32 of the wiring module 3 is rotatably connected to the adapter 5 , which is simple to assemble.

[0075] When installing the wiring, first separate the first shell 33 and the second shell 34, place the wiring in the first shell 33, and lead the wiring out from the end of the first shell 33 corresponding to the movable end 31. Then, assemble the first shell 33 and the second shell 34 together to form a wiring cavity that guides and accommodates the wiring, which facilitates the arrangement of the wiring.

[0076] To sum up, the refrigerator 100 in the present invention, on the one hand, is further provided with a wiring module 3, which reduces the limitation of the hinge wiring in the prior art, can flexibly adjust the extension trajectory of the wiring, and avoid wire jamming; on the other hand, the wiring module 3 in the present invention realizes the movable connection between the movable end 31 and the door body 2 through the mutually cooperating limit columns 311 and the limit grooves 21, and the structure is relatively simple. In the process of opening and closing the door body 2, the limit grooves 21 guide the movement of the limit columns 311, driving the wiring module 3 and the wiring located in the wiring module 3 to move regularly, avoiding the wiring from being entangled or bent and worn, etc., thereby improving the service life of the wiring. At the same time, in the process of opening and closing the door body 2, it can also avoid collision and friction between the wiring module 3 and other components of the door body 2, reduce noise, and improve service life.

[0077] 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.

[0078] 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 refrigerator with a wiring module, comprising a refrigerator body, a door body that cooperates with the refrigerator body and can rotate about a rotation axis, and a wiring module that guides at least part of the wiring of the refrigerator body to the door body; characterized in that: The wiring module has a movable end movably connected to the door body, and one of the movable end and the door body is provided with a limit column, and the other is provided with a limit groove matching the limit column. During the process of opening and closing the door body, the limit column moves along the limit groove; the wiring module also has a pivot end arranged opposite to the movable end, and the refrigerator also includes a hinge plate fixed on the box body, the pivot end is pivotally connected to the hinge plate, and the door body has a receiving cavity for accommodating the wiring module. During the process of opening and closing the door body, the wiring module is located in the receiving cavity.

2. A refrigerator with a wiring module, comprising a refrigerator body, a door body that cooperates with the refrigerator body and can rotate about a rotation axis, and a wiring module that guides at least part of the wiring of the refrigerator body to the door body; characterized in that: The wiring module has a movable end movably connected to the door body, and one of the movable end and the door body is provided with a limit column, and the other is provided with a limit groove matching the limit column. During the process of opening and closing the door body, the limit column moves along the limit groove; the wiring module also has a pivot end arranged opposite to the movable end, and the refrigerator also includes an adapter fixed on the box body and protruding toward the door body, and the pivot end is rotatably connected to the front end of the adapter; the wiring of the box body extends to the door body through the adapter and the wiring module in sequence, and the door body has a receiving cavity for accommodating the wiring module. During the process of opening and closing the door body, the wiring module is located in the receiving cavity.

3. The refrigerator with a wiring module according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The limiting groove is provided on the door body, and the limiting groove extends obliquely from front to back and toward the position where the rotating shaft is located.

4. The refrigerator with a wiring module according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The limiting groove is provided on the top wall of the door body, and the notch of the limiting groove is open upward, and the limiting post protrudes downward from the movable end into the limiting groove.

5. The refrigerator with a wiring module according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The receiving cavity is formed by being recessed downward from the top wall of the door body.

6. The refrigerator with a wiring module according to claim 2, wherein: The adapter and / or the wiring module has a receiving cavity for receiving the remaining amount of the wiring. During the door opening and closing process, the remaining amount of the wiring is received in the receiving cavity.

7. The refrigerator with a wiring module according to claim 2, wherein: The refrigerator also includes a hinge plate fixed on the box body, the rotating shaft is provided on the hinge plate, and the door body is rotatably connected to the hinge plate through the rotating shaft; the adapter and the hinge plate are arranged side by side, and a connecting structure is provided between the adapter and the hinge plate to connect the adapter and the hinge plate together.

8. The refrigerator with a wiring module according to claim 7, wherein: The connecting structure includes a first limiting wall and a second limiting wall protruding from one end of the adapter close to the hinge plate toward the hinge plate. The first limiting wall and the second limiting wall are arranged at intervals in the up and down directions, and the hinge plate is engaged between the first limiting wall and the second limiting wall.

9. The refrigerator with a wiring module according to claim 2, wherein: The rotating shaft has a through hole extending along its axial direction, and the through hole is used to guide at least part of the wiring of the box body to the door body; the adapter is provided with at least one fixing member for fixing the wiring on the side facing the rotating shaft.

10. The refrigerator with a wiring module according to claim 9, wherein: The fixing piece is an L-shaped buckle.

11. The refrigerator with a wiring module according to claim 2, wherein: The refrigerator further includes a hinge box fixed on the box body, the adapter is fixed on the hinge box, and the hinge box completely covers the adapter.

12. The refrigerator with a wiring module according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The wiring module includes a first shell and a second shell that enclose a wiring cavity for accommodating wiring. One end of the first shell and the second shell are connected by a snap-fit ​​structure, and the other end is fixedly connected by a fastener.

13. The refrigerator with a wiring module according to claim 12, wherein: The snap-fit ​​structure includes a boss provided on one of the first shell and the second shell, and a snap-fit ​​groove provided on the other, the snap-fit ​​groove extends along the length direction of the routing module, and the end of the snap-fit ​​groove corresponding to the end of the routing module has a snap-fit ​​opening for the boss to enter and exit.

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