Fitting assembly of refrigerator lamp box, refrigerator lamp box assembly and refrigerator

Abstract

This application relates to the field of refrigerator technology, disclosing a mating component for a refrigerator light box, including a mating plate having a first wall surface and a second wall surface. An installation structure is provided on the first wall surface for mounting the mating plate to the refrigerator light box. A snap-fit ​​mating structure is provided on the second wall surface of the mating plate, with a snap-fit ​​interface on one side. The snap-fit ​​interface is used to insert into a snap-fit ​​structure provided on the refrigerator main control board box, such that the wall surface of the snap-fit ​​structure facing the refrigerator main control board box abuts against the inner wall surface of the snap-fit ​​interface facing the mating plate, so that the snap-fit ​​structure and the snap-fit ​​mating structure engage. The mating component and the refrigerator main control board box are installed as a whole, transforming the refrigerator light box and refrigerator main control board box, which were each subjected to a unidirectional foaming force, into a whole subjected to a unidirectional foaming force, preventing the refrigerator light box and refrigerator main control board box from bulging during foaming. This mating component is a structure installed inside the refrigerator, requiring no disassembly before or after foaming, thus improving foaming efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of refrigerator technology, for example to a matching component for a refrigerator light box, a refrigerator light box assembly, and a refrigerator. Background Technology

[0002] Refrigerator body foaming is an important step in the refrigerator manufacturing process. During the foaming process, the main control board box or light box used to assemble these components are usually foamed and molded onto the body at the installation locations of the main control board or light fixtures to facilitate the installation of the main control board or light fixtures.

[0003] Currently, in the foam molding process for refrigerator cabinets, a main control board box is typically installed on the outer wall of the outer shell to house the main control board, and a refrigerator light box is installed inside the inner liner. Foaming material is then injected between the outer shell and the inner liner. During the foaming process, the main control board box or light box is prone to expansion, so it is important to avoid bulging of the main control board box or light box during foaming.

[0004] To prevent auxiliary components used in refrigerator foaming, such as the main control board box and refrigerator light box, from bulging during the foaming process, the relevant technology generally adopts a plug-in foaming method. During foaming, pre-made plugs are manually placed into the main control board box or light box and fixed with tape. After foaming is completed, the tape is manually removed and the plugs are taken out, thus completing the entire foaming process.

[0005] In the process of implementing the embodiments of this disclosure, at least the following problems were found in the related art:

[0006] The stoppers used in stopper foaming require manual installation and removal, and need to be rotated, which is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and inefficient.

[0007] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the background section above is only used to enhance the understanding of the background of this application, and therefore may include information that does not constitute prior art known to those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0008] To provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments, a brief summary is given below. This summary is not intended as a general commentary, nor is it intended to identify key / important components or describe the scope of protection of these embodiments, but rather as a prelude to the detailed description that follows.

[0009] This disclosure provides a matching component for a refrigerator light box, a refrigerator light box assembly, and a refrigerator, to solve the problem of low foaming efficiency while ensuring that the refrigerator light box and refrigerator main control board box do not bulge during foaming.

[0010] The first aspect of the present invention provides a mating assembly for a refrigerator light box, including a mating plate and a snap-fit ​​structure. The mating plate has a first wall surface and a second wall surface. An installation structure is provided on the first wall surface for mounting the mating plate to the refrigerator light box. The snap-fit ​​structure is disposed on the second wall surface of the mating plate, with a snap-fit ​​interface on one side. The snap-fit ​​interface is used to insert into the snap-fit ​​structure provided on the refrigerator main control board box, such that the wall surface of the snap-fit ​​structure facing the refrigerator main control board box abuts against the inner wall surface of the snap-fit ​​interface facing the mating plate, so that the snap-fit ​​structure and the snap-fit ​​structure engage.

[0011] In some embodiments, the second wall of the mating plate is provided with a first reinforcing rib, the first reinforcing rib is distributed in a grid pattern, and the first reinforcing rib avoids a portion of the second wall of the mating plate corresponding to the card interface.

[0012] In some embodiments, the snap-fit ​​structure is located above and connected to the first reinforcing rib, and the snap-fit ​​structure is hollow inside to form a receiving groove with a snap-fit ​​interface. The snap-fit ​​structure provided on the refrigerator main control board box is inserted into the snap-fit ​​interface and enters the receiving groove.

[0013] In some embodiments, the first wall surface of the mating plate is recessed towards the refrigerator main control board box to form an installation cavity. The cavity wall of the installation cavity is provided with a through hole, which cooperates with the fixing post hole provided on the refrigerator main control board box, so that the fixing member passes through the through hole and the fixing post hole to fix the mating plate and the refrigerator main control board box.

[0014] In some embodiments, there are multiple snap-fit ​​structures symmetrically arranged on the mating plate, and the snap-fit ​​structures on the refrigerator main control board box correspond one-to-one with the snap-fit ​​structures; and / or, there are two mounting cavities symmetrically arranged along the length of the mating plate and arranged side by side with some of the snap-fit ​​structures.

[0015] In some embodiments, the mounting structure includes a slot and a screw fixing post hole. The refrigerator light box is provided with a mounting mating structure that cooperates with the mounting structure. The mounting mating structure includes a buckle and a screw hole. The slot engages with the buckle, and the screw fixing post hole and the screw hole are used for screws to pass through, so that the mating plate is installed on the refrigerator light box.

[0016] The second aspect of the present invention provides a refrigerator light box assembly, including the aforementioned mating component, a refrigerator light box, and a refrigerator main control board box. The refrigerator light box is provided with a mounting mating structure, which can be connected to the mounting structure on the mating plate of the mating component, so that the mating plate is mounted on the refrigerator light box. The refrigerator main control board box includes a main control board box body and a snap-fit ​​structure disposed on the bottom wall of the main control board box body. The snap-fit ​​structure includes an insertion part for inserting into the snap-fit ​​interface of the mating plate of the mating component, and the wall surface of the insertion part facing the refrigerator main control board box abuts against the inner wall surface of the snap-fit ​​interface facing the mating plate, so that the snap-fit ​​structure and the snap-fit ​​mating structure engage.

[0017] In some embodiments, the main control board box body is provided with a support rib, the mating plate is provided with a first reinforcing rib, the support rib abuts against the first reinforcing rib, the support rib is arranged along the flow direction of the refrigerator's foaming material and is spaced apart from the snap-fit ​​structure; and / or, the direction in which the insertion part is inserted into the snap-fit ​​interface is the same as the flow direction of the refrigerator's foaming material.

[0018] In some embodiments, the end of the insertion part is provided with a guide slope, and the wall surface of the card interface position of the snap-fit ​​structure is provided with a mating surface that mates with the guide slope.

[0019] The third aspect of the present invention provides a refrigerator, including a cabinet and the aforementioned refrigerator light box assembly. The cabinet includes an inner liner located on the inner side and an outer shell located on the outer side. The outer shell is arranged with its opening at the bottom and a first notch opened at the top. The inner liner has a second notch opened at the top. The refrigerator light box is fixedly disposed at the second notch and located inside the inner liner. A mating assembly is disposed at the second notch and located between the inner liner and the outer shell. The refrigerator main control board box is installed at the first notch. The snap-fit ​​structure of the refrigerator main control board box and the snap-fit ​​mating structure of the mating assembly are both located in the space between the top of the outer shell and the inner liner, and the snap-fit ​​structure engages with the snap-fit ​​mating structure.

[0020] The refrigerator light box assembly, refrigerator light box assembly, and refrigerator provided in this embodiment can achieve the following technical effects:

[0021] After the snap-fit ​​structure is inserted into the snap-fit ​​interface on the side of the snap-fit ​​mating structure, the wall surface of the snap-fit ​​structure facing the refrigerator main control board box abuts against the inner wall surface of the snap-fit ​​interface facing the mating plate, so that the snap-fit ​​structure and the snap-fit ​​mating structure are engaged. The mating component and the refrigerator main control board box are installed as a whole. This transforms the refrigerator light box and the refrigerator main control board box, which were each subjected to foaming force in one direction, into a whole that is subjected to foaming force in one direction. This prevents the refrigerator light box and the refrigerator main control board box from bulging during foaming. This mating component is a structure installed inside the refrigerator and does not need to be disassembled before and after foaming, thus improving foaming efficiency.

[0022] The above general description and the description below are exemplary and illustrative only and are not intended to limit this application. Attached Figure Description

[0023] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings. These illustrations and drawings do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments. Elements having the same reference numerals in the drawings are shown as similar elements. The drawings are not to be scaled. And wherein:

[0024] Figure 1 This is a first-view structural schematic diagram of a refrigerator light box assembly provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a second-view structural schematic diagram of a refrigerator light box assembly provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0026] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A schematic cross-sectional view along the AA direction;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a first-view structural diagram of a mating component provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a refrigerator main control board box provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0029] Figure 6 This is a second-view structural diagram of a mating component provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0030] Figure 7 yes Figure 2 Cross-sectional schematic diagram along the BB direction;

[0031] Figure 8 This is an exploded view of a mating component and a refrigerator light box assembled according to an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0032] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of a refrigerator provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0033] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a refrigerator provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0034] Figure 11 yes Figure 10 A cross-sectional view along the CC direction;

[0035] Figure 12 Figure 11 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0036] Figure label:

[0037] 1: Refrigerator main control board box; 11: Main control board box body; 111: Snap-fit ​​structure; 1111: Insertion part; 11111: Guide slope; 1112: Connecting part; 112: Second reinforcing rib; 113: Support rib; 114: Fixing post; 1141: Fixing post hole;

[0038] 2: Mating component; 21: Mating plate; 211: Snap-fit ​​structure; 2111: Snap-fit ​​interface; 2112: Receiving groove; 2113: Mating surface; 212: First reinforcing rib; 213: Mounting cavity; 2131: Through hole; 214: Mounting structure; 2141: Snap-fit ​​groove; 2142: Screw fixing post hole; 22: Fastener;

[0039] 3: Refrigerator; 31: Outer shell; 311: First notch; 32: Inner liner;

[0040] 4: Refrigerator light box; 41: Installation and mating structure; 411: Buckle; 412: Screw hole;

[0041] 5: Foam filling the space. Detailed Implementation

[0042] To gain a more detailed understanding of the features and technical content of the embodiments of this disclosure, the implementation of the embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings are for reference and illustration only and are not intended to limit the embodiments of this disclosure.

[0043] In the following technical description, for ease of explanation, numerous details are used to provide a full understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, one or more embodiments may still be practiced without these details. In other instances, well-known structures and apparatuses may be shown in a simplified manner to simplify the drawings.

[0044] The terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this disclosure are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate for the embodiments of this disclosure described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0045] In this disclosure, the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "middle," "outer," "front," and "rear," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are primarily for better description of the embodiments of this disclosure and their implementations, and are not intended to limit the indicated devices, elements, or components to having a specific orientation, or to require them to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Furthermore, some of the aforementioned terms may be used to indicate other meanings besides orientation or positional relationship; for example, the term "upper" may in some cases indicate a dependency or connection relationship. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in the embodiments of this disclosure according to the specific circumstances.

[0046] Furthermore, the terms "set up," "connect," and "fix" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be an internal connection between two devices, components, or parts. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this disclosure according to the specific circumstances.

[0047] Unless otherwise stated, the term "multiple" means two or more.

[0048] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the character " / " indicates that the objects before and after it are in an "or" relationship. For example, A / B means: A or B.

[0049] The term "and / or" describes an association between objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B means: A or B, or A and B.

[0050] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in the present disclosure can be combined with each other.

[0051] Combination Figures 1 to 3 As shown, this embodiment of the present disclosure provides a mating component 2 for a refrigerator light box 4, including a mating plate 21 and a snap-fit ​​mating structure 211. The mating plate 21 has a first wall surface and a second wall surface. An installation structure 214 is provided on the first wall surface for installing the mating plate 21 onto the refrigerator light box 4. The snap-fit ​​mating structure 211 is provided on the second wall surface of the mating plate 21, and a snap-fit ​​interface 2111 is provided on one side. The snap-fit ​​interface 2111 is used to insert into the snap-fit ​​structure 111 provided on the refrigerator main control board box 1, and the wall surface of the snap-fit ​​structure 111 facing the refrigerator main control board box 1 abuts against the inner wall surface of the snap-fit ​​interface 2111 facing the mating plate 21, so that the snap-fit ​​structure 111 and the snap-fit ​​mating structure 211 are engaged.

[0052] Using the matching component 2 of the refrigerator light box 4 provided in this embodiment, after the snap-fit ​​structure 111 is inserted into the snap-fit ​​interface 2111 opened on the side of the snap-fit ​​matching structure 211, the wall surface of the snap-fit ​​structure 111 facing the refrigerator main control board box 1 abuts against the inner wall surface of the snap-fit ​​interface 2111 facing the matching plate 21, so that the snap-fit ​​structure 111 and the snap-fit ​​matching structure 211 are engaged, and the matching component 2 and the refrigerator main control board box 1 are installed as a whole, so that the refrigerator light box 4 and the refrigerator main control board box 1, which are each subjected to foaming force in one direction, are transformed into a whole subjected to foaming force in one direction, preventing the refrigerator light box 4 and the refrigerator main control board box 1 from bulging during foaming. This matching component 2 is a structure installed inside the refrigerator 3, and does not need to be disassembled before and after foaming, thus improving the foaming efficiency.

[0053] It is understood that the mating component 2 of the refrigerator light box 4 in this embodiment is specifically a mating component 2 for foaming the refrigerator light box 4 on the foaming box body, so as to avoid the phenomenon of the refrigerator light box 4 bulging during the foaming process and improve the foaming efficiency.

[0054] That is, in the embodiments of this disclosure, the mating component 2 is fixedly disposed relative to the refrigerator main control board box 1 in the thickness direction of the foaming box, and there is a set distance between the two to provide filling space for the foaming material.

[0055] Optionally, combined Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown, the refrigerator main control board box 1 and the refrigerator light box 4 are located on the top of the refrigerator 3. The mating plate 21 is located below the refrigerator main control board box 1 and above the refrigerator light box 4. The snap-fit ​​structure 111 is bent and has an insertion part 1111. In this embodiment, the insertion part 1111 of the snap-fit ​​structure 111 is a horizontal insertion part 1111. The snap-fit ​​structure 111 also includes a connecting part 1112. In this embodiment, the connecting part 1112 is a vertical connecting part 1112. The first end of the vertical connecting part 1112 is connected to the refrigerator main control board box 1, and the second end is vertically connected to the horizontal insertion part 1111. After the horizontal insertion part 1111 is inserted into the card interface 2111, the bottom wall of the horizontal insertion part 1111 abuts against the inner bottom wall of the snap-fit ​​mating structure 211.

[0056] It is understandable that when the refrigerator main control board box 1 and the refrigerator light box 4 are located in other positions of the refrigerator 3, the insertion part 1111 is not horizontally positioned, but the plane where the insertion part 1111 is located is parallel to the plane where the mating plate 21 is located, and the connecting part 1112 is positioned perpendicular to the insertion part 1111 and is connected between the insertion part 1111 and the mating plate 21.

[0057] Optionally, combined Figure 4As shown, the second wall of the mating plate 21 is provided with a first reinforcing rib 212, which is arranged in a grid pattern, and the first reinforcing rib 212 avoids the portion of the second wall of the mating plate 21 corresponding to the card interface 2111.

[0058] It is understandable that the second wall of the mating plate 21 corresponding to the card interface 2111 is not provided with reinforcing ribs, and the wall surface here is a smooth plane. The second wall of other positions of the mating plate 21 is provided with first reinforcing ribs 212. The second wall of the mating plate 21 corresponding to the card interface 2111 is designed as a smooth plane to facilitate the demolding of the card-fitting structure 211 during manufacturing.

[0059] Optionally, the first reinforcing ribs 212 are evenly distributed in a grid pattern on the second wall surface of the mating plate 21. The even distribution of the first reinforcing ribs 212 makes the strength of each part of the mating plate 21 balanced and less prone to damage.

[0060] Optionally, combined Figure 5 As shown, the refrigerator main control board box 1 is provided with a second reinforcing rib 112. The second reinforcing rib 112 is evenly distributed in a grid pattern on the lower wall surface of the refrigerator main control board box 1 to enhance the strength of the refrigerator main control board box 1. The even distribution of the second reinforcing rib 112 makes the strength of each part of the refrigerator main control board box 1 balanced and less prone to damage.

[0061] Optionally, combined Figure 4 As shown, the snap-fit ​​structure 211 is located above the first reinforcing rib 212 and connected to the first reinforcing rib 212. The snap-fit ​​structure 211 is hollow inside to form a receiving groove 2112 with a snap-fit ​​interface 2111. The snap-fit ​​structure 111 provided on the refrigerator main control board box 1 is inserted into the snap-fit ​​interface 2111 and enters the receiving groove 2112.

[0062] The snap-fit ​​structure 111 is inserted into the card interface 2111 and enters the receiving groove 2112. The bottom wall of the snap-fit ​​structure 111 abuts against the inner bottom wall of the snap-fit ​​mating structure 211, thereby realizing the snap-fit ​​of the snap-fit ​​structure 111 and the snap-fit ​​mating structure 211.

[0063] The snap-fit ​​structure 211 has a hollow interior forming a receiving groove 2112. During foaming, the foaming material can enter the receiving groove 2112 inside the snap-fit ​​structure 211. At this time, the foaming material can be evenly filled at the position of the snap-fit ​​structure 211 without affecting the heat preservation effect.

[0064] Optionally, combined Figure 4 and Figure 6As shown, the first wall of the mating plate 21 is recessed towards the refrigerator main control board box 1 to form a mounting cavity 213. The cavity wall of the mounting cavity 213 is provided with a through hole 2131, which cooperates with the fixing post hole 1141 provided on the refrigerator main control board box 1, so that the fixing member 22 passes through the through hole 2131 and the fixing post hole 1141 to fix the mating plate 21 and the refrigerator main control board box 1.

[0065] The fixed column hole 1141 is a column hole structure with an axial hole on the column body. In the figure, the column body is the fixed column 114, and the column hole is the fixed column hole 1141.

[0066] The fastener 22 can be made of screws. During installation, first engage the snap-fit ​​structure 211 of the mating plate 21 with the snap-fit ​​structure 111 of the refrigerator main control board box 1, and then install the screw from the bottom of the mating plate 21. The screw head is located in the mounting cavity 213, and the screw post is installed through the through hole 2131 and the fixing post hole 1141. In this way, the mating plate 21 and the refrigerator main control board box 1 are locked together from top to bottom and firmly fixed.

[0067] Optionally, combined Figure 4 As shown, there are multiple snap-fit ​​structures 211, which are symmetrically arranged on the mating plate 21. The snap-fit ​​structures 111 on the refrigerator main control board box 1 correspond one-to-one with the snap-fit ​​structures 211.

[0068] There are multiple snap-fit ​​structures 211 symmetrically arranged on the mating plate 21. There are also multiple snap-fit ​​structures 111, which correspond one-to-one with the snap-fit ​​structures 211. When the refrigerator main control board box 1 and the mating plate 21 are installed together, the multiple snap-fit ​​structures 111 engage with the multiple snap-fit ​​structures 211 respectively. The refrigerator main control board box 1 and the mating plate 21 are subjected to uniform force, and the refrigerator main control board box 1 and the mating plate 21 are more stable after installation and will not shake.

[0069] Optionally, combined Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, there are two mounting cavities 213, which are symmetrically arranged along the length of the mating plate 21 and are arranged side by side with the partial snap-fit ​​structure 211.

[0070] The mounting cavity 213 is used to install the fastener 22, which is used to fix the refrigerator main control board box 1 and the mating plate 21. The mounting cavity 213 is set on both sides of the mating plate 21 along its length, and is symmetrical from left to right, so that the refrigerator main control board box 1 and the mating plate 21 are locked on both sides from top to bottom, which can keep them stable and prevent them from shaking.

[0071] Optionally, combined Figure 4As shown, the mounting cavity 213 is located at the middle position on both sides of the mating plate 21 along its length, and is symmetrical from left to right. The mounting cavity 213 is located in the middle of both sides, so that the refrigerator main control board box 1 and the mating plate 21 are subjected to balanced force when locked up and down, and can maintain stability.

[0072] Optionally, combined Figure 8 As shown, the mounting structure 214 includes a slot 2141 and a screw fixing post hole 2142. The refrigerator light box 4 is provided with a mounting mating structure 41 that cooperates with the mounting structure 214. The mounting mating structure 41 includes a buckle 411 and a screw hole 412. The slot 2141 engages with the buckle 411. The screw fixing post hole 2142 and the screw hole 412 are used for screws to pass through so that the mating plate 21 is installed on the refrigerator light box 4.

[0073] Specifically, three slots 2141 are provided on one side of the mating plate 21 in the width direction. The refrigerator light box 4 has clips 411, each corresponding to a slot 2141. Two screw fixing holes 2142 are axial holes on the column body, located on the other side of the mating plate 21 in the width direction. The refrigerator light box 4 has screw holes 412, each corresponding to a screw fixing hole 2142. When installing the mating assembly 2 and the refrigerator light box 4 together, first engage the clips 411 of the refrigerator light box 4 with the slots 2141 of the mating plate 21, then drive the screws into the screw holes 412 and the screw fixing holes 2142. This secures the mating assembly 2 and the refrigerator light box 4 together.

[0074] Optionally, combined Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, this embodiment of the present disclosure provides a refrigerator light box 4 assembly, including the mating component 2, the refrigerator light box 4, and the refrigerator main control board box 1 as described in any of the preceding embodiments. The refrigerator light box 4 is provided with a mounting mating structure 41, which can be connected to the mounting structure 214 on the mating plate 21 of the mating component 2, so that the mating plate 21 is mounted on the refrigerator light box 4. The refrigerator main control board box 1 includes a main control board box body 11 and a snap-fit ​​structure 111 disposed on the bottom wall of the main control board box body 11. The snap-fit ​​structure 111 includes an insertion part 1111 for inserting into the snap-fit ​​interface 2111 of the mating plate 21 of the mating component 2, and the wall surface of the insertion part 1111 facing the refrigerator main control board box 1 abuts against the inner wall surface of the snap-fit ​​interface 2111 facing the mating plate 21, so that the snap-fit ​​structure 111 and the snap-fit ​​mating structure 211 engage.

[0075] After the insertion part 1111 of the snap-fit ​​structure 111 is inserted into the snap-fit ​​interface 2111 on the side of the snap-fit ​​mating structure 211, the wall surface of the insertion part 1111 facing the refrigerator main control board box 1 abuts against the inner wall surface of the snap-fit ​​interface 2111 facing the mating plate 21, so that the snap-fit ​​structure 111 and the snap-fit ​​mating structure 211 are engaged. The mating component 2 and the refrigerator main control board box 1 are installed as a whole, so that the refrigerator light box 4 and the refrigerator main control board box 1, which are each subjected to foaming force in one direction, are transformed into a whole subjected to foaming force in one direction, preventing the refrigerator light box 4 and the refrigerator main control board box 1 from bulging during foaming. This mating component 2 is a structure installed inside the refrigerator 3, which does not need to be disassembled before and after foaming, thus improving the foaming efficiency.

[0076] Optionally, combined Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, the main control board box body 11 is provided with a support rib 113, and the mating plate 21 is provided with a first reinforcing rib 212. The support rib 113 abuts against the first reinforcing rib 212. The support rib 113 is arranged along the flow direction M of the foaming material of the refrigerator 3 and is spaced apart from the snap-fit ​​structure 111.

[0077] The support rib 113 of the refrigerator main control board box 1 is set on the bottom wall of the main control board box body 11. On the one hand, it enhances the strength of the refrigerator main control board box 1. On the other hand, the support rib 113 abuts against the first reinforcing rib 212, ensuring the support between the refrigerator main control board box 1 and the mating plate 21 after they are installed together, so that the distance between the refrigerator main control board box 1 and the mating plate 21 remains stable.

[0078] The support ribs 113 and the snap-fit ​​structure 111 are spaced apart and do not obstruct each other. The support ribs 113 are set along the flow direction M of the foaming material in the refrigerator 3, which facilitates the flow of the foaming material and ensures that the flow of the foaming material is unobstructed and can be filled evenly. In this way, the insulation effect will not be affected after the refrigerator main control board box 1 and the matching plate 21 are installed together.

[0079] Optionally, combined Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, the direction of the insertion part 1111 inserting the card interface 2111 is the same as the flow direction M of the foaming material in the refrigerator 3.

[0080] The insertion direction of the insertion part 1111 is the same as the flow direction of the foaming material, which facilitates the flow of the foaming material. The flow of the foaming material is unobstructed and can be filled evenly. In this way, the insulation effect will not be affected after the refrigerator main control board box 1 and the matching plate 21 are installed together.

[0081] Optionally, combined Figure 3 As shown, the end of the insertion part 1111 is provided with a guide slope 11111, and the wall surface of the snap-fit ​​structure 211 at the snap-fit ​​interface 2111 position is provided with a mating surface 2113 that mates with the guide slope 11111.

[0082] When the insertion part 1111 is inserted into the card interface 2111, the guide slope 11111 at the end of the insertion part 1111 has a guiding function and cooperates with the mating surface 2113, making it easy for the insertion part 1111 to be inserted and less likely to be damaged by collision during insertion.

[0083] Combination Figures 9 to 12 As shown, this embodiment of the present disclosure provides a refrigerator 3, including a cabinet and a refrigerator light box 4 assembly of any of the aforementioned embodiments. The cabinet includes an inner liner 32 located on the inner side and an outer shell 31 located on the outer side. The outer shell 31 is U-shaped and is arranged with its opening at the bottom. A first notch 311 is opened at the top, and a second notch is opened at the top of the inner liner 32. The refrigerator light box 4 is fixedly disposed at the second notch and located inside the inner liner 32. A mating component 2 is disposed at the second notch and located between the inner liner 32 and the outer shell 31. A refrigerator main control board box 1 is installed in the first notch 311. The snap-fit ​​structure 111 of the refrigerator main control board box 1 and the snap-fit ​​mating structure 211 of the mating component 2 are both located in the space between the top of the outer shell 31 and the inner liner 32, and the snap-fit ​​structure 111 engages with the snap-fit ​​mating structure 211. The refrigerator 3 provided by this embodiment of the present disclosure has all the beneficial effects of the mating component 2 and the refrigerator light box 4 assembly of any of the aforementioned embodiments, and will not be described in detail here.

[0084] Specifically, the inner liner 32 is inside the outer shell 31, and the space between the inner liner 32 and the outer shell 31 is a foam filling space 5. A first notch 311 is opened at the top of the outer shell 31, and the refrigerator main control board box 1 is fixedly installed in the first notch 311 by screws. The snap-fit ​​structure 111 and the support rib 113 extend into the foam filling space 5, and the snap-fit ​​structure 111 and the snap-fit ​​mating structure 211 snap into each other in the foam filling space 5. A second notch is opened at the top of the inner liner 32, and the refrigerator light box 4 is fixedly installed below this notch. The mating component 2 is installed above this notch, and the refrigerator light box 4 and the mating component 2 are connected together by the mounting structure 214 and the mounting mating structure 41.

[0085] In the aforementioned embodiment, during actual installation, the main control board box 1 of the refrigerator is installed in the first notch 311 of the outer shell 31. The insertion part 1111 of the snap-fit ​​structure 111 is inserted into the snap-fit ​​interface 2111 of the snap-fit ​​mating structure 211 and enters the receiving groove 2112. The bottom wall of the insertion part 1111 abuts against the inner bottom wall of the snap-fit ​​mating structure 211, thereby achieving the snap-fit ​​of the snap-fit ​​structure 111 and the snap-fit ​​mating structure 211. Then, the fixing member 22 is installed from the bottom of the mating plate 21 through the mounting cavity 213, so that the mating plate 21 and the main control board box 1 are locked together. The mating component 2 is then installed on the refrigerator light box 4 through the mounting structure 214. During foaming, the foaming material flows along the direction of the support rib 113 and the insertion part 1111 into the card interface 2111, filling evenly between the mating plate 21 and the refrigerator main control board box 1. This transforms the refrigerator light box 4 and the refrigerator main control board box 1, which are each subjected to foaming force in one direction, into a whole subjected to foaming force in one direction, preventing the refrigerator light box 4 and the refrigerator main control board box 1 from bulging during foaming.

[0086] The foregoing description and accompanying drawings fully illustrate embodiments of the present disclosure to enable those skilled in the art to practice them. Other embodiments may include structural, logical, electrical, procedural, and other changes.

[0087] The examples provided represent only possible variations. Unless explicitly required, individual components and functions are optional, and the order of operation may vary.

[0088] Some embodiments may include or replace parts and features of other embodiments. Furthermore, the terminology used herein is for descriptive purposes only and is not intended to limit the claims. As used in the description of embodiments and claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Similarly, the term “and / or” as used herein refers to any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed terms.

[0089] Furthermore, when used in this application, the term "comprise" and its variations "comprises" and / or "comprising" refer to the presence of stated features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof. Unless otherwise specified, an element defined by the phrase "comprises a..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0090] In this document, each embodiment focuses on describing the differences from other embodiments, and similar or identical parts between embodiments can be referred to mutually. For methods, products, etc., disclosed in the embodiments, if they correspond to the method section disclosed in the embodiments, the relevant parts can be referred to the description of the method section.

[0091] The embodiments disclosed herein are not limited to the structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from their scope. The scope of this disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A refrigerator, characterized in that, include: The box includes an inner liner located on the inside and an outer shell located on the outside. The outer shell is U-shaped and is arranged with its opening facing downwards. A first notch is opened at the top, and a second notch is opened at the top of the inner liner. Refrigerator light box assembly, including: The mating assembly includes: a mating plate having a first wall surface and a second wall surface, wherein a mounting structure is provided on the first wall surface for mounting the mating plate to a refrigerator light box; and a snap-fit ​​mating structure provided on the second wall surface of the mating plate, with a snap-fit ​​interface on one side; wherein the snap-fit ​​interface is used to insert into a snap-fit ​​structure provided on a refrigerator main control board box, such that the wall surface of the snap-fit ​​structure facing the refrigerator main control board box abuts against the inner wall surface of the snap-fit ​​interface facing the mating plate, so that the snap-fit ​​structure and the snap-fit ​​mating structure engage. A refrigerator light box is provided with a mounting and mating structure, which can be connected to the mounting structure on the mating plate of the mating component, so that the mating plate is installed on the refrigerator light box; A refrigerator main control board box includes a main control board box body and a snap-fit ​​structure disposed on the bottom wall of the main control board box body. The snap-fit ​​structure includes an insertion part for inserting a snap-fit ​​interface of a mating plate of the mating component. The wall surface of the insertion part facing the refrigerator main control board box abuts against the inner wall surface of the snap-fit ​​interface facing the mating plate, so that the snap-fit ​​structure and the snap-fit ​​mating structure engage. The refrigerator light box is fixedly disposed at the second notch and located inside the inner liner; the matching component is disposed at the second notch and located between the inner liner and the outer shell; the refrigerator main control board box is installed at the first notch. The snap-fit ​​structure of the refrigerator main control board box and the snap-fit ​​structure of the mating component are both located in the space between the outer shell and the top of the inner liner, and the snap-fit ​​structure engages with the snap-fit ​​structure.

2. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second wall of the mating plate is provided with a first reinforcing rib, which is arranged in a grid pattern and avoids the portion of the second wall of the mating plate corresponding to the card interface.

3. The refrigerator according to claim 2, characterized in that, The snap-fit ​​structure is located above and connected to the first reinforcing rib. The snap-fit ​​structure is hollow inside to form a receiving groove with a snap-fit ​​interface. The snap-fit ​​structure provided on the refrigerator main control board box is inserted into the snap-fit ​​interface and enters the receiving groove.

4. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first wall of the mating plate is recessed towards the refrigerator main control board box to form an installation cavity. The cavity wall of the installation cavity is provided with a through hole, which cooperates with the fixing post hole provided on the refrigerator main control board box, so that the fixing member passes through the through hole and the fixing post hole to fix the mating plate and the refrigerator main control board box.

5. The refrigerator according to claim 4, characterized in that, The number of the snap-fit ​​structures is multiple, symmetrically arranged on the mating plate, and the snap-fit ​​structures on the refrigerator main control board box correspond one-to-one with the snap-fit ​​structures; and / or, The number of mounting cavities is two, which are symmetrically arranged along the length of the mating plate and are arranged side by side with some of the snap-fit ​​structures.

6. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting structure includes a slot and a screw fixing post hole. The refrigerator light box is provided with a mounting mating structure that cooperates with the mounting structure. The mounting mating structure includes a buckle and a screw hole. The slot engages with the buckle, and the screw fixing post hole and the screw hole are used for screws to pass through, so that the mating plate is installed on the refrigerator light box.

7. The refrigerator according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The main control board box body is provided with supporting ribs, the mating plate is provided with a first reinforcing rib, the supporting rib abuts against the first reinforcing rib, the supporting rib is arranged along the flow direction of the refrigerator's foaming material and is spaced apart from the snap-fit ​​structure; and / or, The direction in which the insertion part is inserted into the card interface is the same as the flow direction of the foaming material in the refrigerator.

8. The refrigerator according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The end of the insertion part is provided with a guide slope, and the wall surface of the card interface position of the snap-fit ​​structure is provided with a mating surface that mates with the guide slope.

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