Refrigerator and rotating lamp thereof

Abstract

This application discloses a refrigerator and a rotating light fixture thereof. The rotating light fixture includes: a first light box assembly, comprising a first light box housing and first rotating shafts disposed at both ends of the first light box housing, wherein at least one end of the first light box housing is further provided with a first actuating portion; a second light box assembly, comprising a second light box housing and second rotating shafts disposed at both ends of the second light box housing, wherein the end of the second light box housing facing the first light box assembly is further provided with a second actuating portion; and a driving assembly for driving the second light box assembly to rotate around the axis of the second rotating shaft, wherein the second actuating portion is used to push against the first actuating portion, causing the first light box assembly to rotate around the axis of the first rotating shaft. Through the above method, this application can reduce the number of components required for the rotating light fixture, thereby simplifying the structure of the rotating light fixture, reducing the space occupied by the rotating light fixture, and reducing the production cost of the rotating light fixture and even the refrigerator.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of household appliances, and in particular to a refrigerator and its rotating lamp. Background Technology

[0002] As people use refrigerators more frequently, consumers' demands for refrigerator functions are also gradually increasing. Intelligent and user-friendly refrigerators will have a larger market share. Therefore, how to further improve the intelligence and user-friendliness of refrigerators while saving production costs to a greater extent has become an important issue in the refrigerator market. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application mainly provides a refrigerator and its rotating lamp to solve the technical problems of existing rotating lamps having complex structures, large space occupation, and high production costs.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, one technical solution adopted in this application is: to provide a rotating lamp, the rotating lamp comprising: a first lamp box assembly, including a first lamp box housing and a first rotating shaft disposed at both ends of the first lamp box housing, at least one of the two ends of the first lamp box housing is further provided with a first actuating part; a second lamp box assembly, including a second lamp box housing and a second rotating shaft disposed at both ends of the second lamp box housing, the end of the second lamp box housing facing the first lamp box assembly is further provided with a second actuating part; a driving assembly, used to drive the second lamp box assembly to rotate around the axis of the second rotating shaft, the second actuating part being used to push against the first actuating part, so that the first lamp box assembly rotates around the axis of the first rotating shaft.

[0005] Optionally, the second actuating part is located on one side of the first actuating part and is used to abut against the first actuating part; wherein, after the second actuating part removes its abutment against the first actuating part, the first lamp box assembly rotates in the forward direction around the axis of the first rotating shaft under its own weight; the second actuating part is used to push against the first actuating part, so that the first lamp box assembly rotates in the reverse direction around the axis of the first rotating shaft.

[0006] Optionally, the side of the second actuating part facing the first actuating part includes a convex curved surface and a flat surface connected to one side of the convex curved surface; wherein, the first lamp box assembly rotates from a first position to a second position around the axis of the first rotating shaft under its own weight. In the first position, the peak of the convex curved surface abuts against the first actuating part; in the second position, the flat surface abuts against the first actuating part, and the flat surface is in contact with the surface of the first actuating part.

[0007] Optionally, one of the first actuating part and the second actuating part is provided with a strip hole, and the other is provided with a push shaft, which is inserted into the strip hole.

[0008] Optionally, the first lamp box assembly includes a first light-emitting element, the first lamp box housing includes a first housing, a first lampshade, and two first end caps, the first light-emitting element is disposed in the receiving cavity of the first housing, the first lampshade is disposed in the light outlet of the first housing, the two first end caps are disposed at both ends of the first housing, and a first rotating shaft and a first actuating part are disposed on the first end caps; the second lamp box assembly includes a second light-emitting element, the second lamp box housing includes a second housing, a second lampshade, and two second end caps, the second light-emitting element is disposed in the receiving cavity of the second housing, the second lampshade is disposed in the light outlet of the second housing, the two second end caps are disposed at both ends of the second housing, and a second rotating shaft and a second actuating part are disposed on the second end caps.

[0009] Optionally, the drive assembly includes a drive member and a transmission member, with one end of the transmission member connected to the output shaft of the drive member and the other end of the transmission member connected to the second end cover.

[0010] Optionally, the transmission component includes a transmission rod and a first rotating connection portion. One end of the transmission rod is connected to the output shaft of the drive component, and the other end is provided with the first rotating connection portion. A second rotating connection portion is formed on the second end cover, and the first rotating connection portion and the second rotating connection portion are rotatably connected.

[0011] Optionally, the first actuating part is also connected to one side of the first rotating shaft, and the second actuating part is spaced apart from the second rotating shaft.

[0012] Optionally, the axis of the first rotating shaft is perpendicular to the axis of the second rotating shaft, and both ends of the first lamp box housing are provided with a first toggle part. There are two second lamp box assemblies, which are respectively disposed at both ends of the first lamp box assembly.

[0013] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, another technical solution adopted in this application is to provide a refrigerator, which includes a cabinet and a rotating light fixture as described above, wherein the rotating light fixture is disposed in the cabinet.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows: Unlike existing technologies, this application discloses a refrigerator and its rotating light fixture. By providing a first actuating part and a second actuating part on the first and second light box assemblies respectively, the first and second light box assemblies can rotate together. Therefore, only one driving component needs to be provided on the second light box assembly to synchronously drive at least two light box assemblies, eliminating the need for a separate driving component for the first light box assembly, thus simplifying the structure of the rotating light fixture. Simultaneously, since the first light box assembly is located on the top wall of the refrigerator, when the second light box assembly returns to its original position, there is no need to provide a separate return component for the first light box assembly. The first light box assembly can directly return to its original position under its own gravity, further simplifying the structure of the rotating light fixture, reducing its space occupation, and lowering the production costs of the rotating light fixture and even the refrigerator. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort, wherein:

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of this application;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the rotating lamp of this application;

[0018] Figure 3 This is an exploded structural diagram of an embodiment of the rotating lamp of this application;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the first light box assembly of this application;

[0020] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Enlarged structural diagram of region A in the first light box assembly;

[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the second light box assembly of this application;

[0022] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 Enlarged structural diagram of region B in the second light box assembly;

[0023] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second light box assembly in one direction according to this application;

[0024] Figure 9 yes Figure 8 Enlarged structural diagram of region C in the second light box assembly;

[0025] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the transmission component in the drive assembly of this application;

[0026] Figure 11 This is a structural schematic diagram of the rotating lamp in one direction according to this application;

[0027] Figure 12 yes Figure 11 A magnified structural diagram of region D in a rotating lamp fixture;

[0028] Figure 13 This is a top view of the second end cap of the second light box assembly in this application, facing the side of the first light box assembly. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0030] The terms "first," "second," and "third" used in the embodiments of this application are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first," "second," or "third" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product, or device that includes a series of steps or units is not limited to the listed steps or units, but may optionally include steps or units not listed, or may optionally include other steps or units inherent to these processes, methods, products, or devices.

[0031] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a mutually exclusive, independent, or alternative embodiment. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0032] Because refrigerators, wardrobes, cabinets, and other box-type furniture have three-dimensional interiors, even when the doors are open, the amount of light entering the box is very limited, making it inconvenient for consumers to retrieve items. Therefore, many box-type furniture pieces on the market are equipped with lighting fixtures to supplement the lighting inside the box and facilitate item retrieval. Furthermore, to avoid direct light shining into the user's eyes when the box is opened, causing visual irritation, and because drawers located at the bottom of the box are often dark due to shelves and items on them, making it difficult to find desired items, some box-type furniture now uses rotating lights to improve internal lighting conditions. However, to provide light from all directions, these rotating lights typically have multiple lights in different locations, each requiring a separate drive unit to rotate. This not only makes the rotating light fixture structure overly complex and space-consuming but also increases production costs, hindering large-scale adoption.

[0033] Based on this, this application provides a refrigerator and a rotating lamp thereof. The rotating lamp can achieve the joint rotation and return of the two lamp box components by means of the pushing force and gravity between the two lamp box components, requiring only one drive component. This solves the technical problems of existing rotating lamps, such as complex structure, large space occupation and high production cost.

[0034] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the refrigerator 100 of this application.

[0035] like Figure 1 As shown, this application provides a refrigerator 100, which includes a cabinet 20 and a rotating light fixture 10, the rotating light fixture 10 being disposed inside the cabinet 20.

[0036] Specifically, the refrigerator 100 for which protection is sought in this application mainly includes a cabinet 20 and a rotating light fixture 10, which is disposed inside the cabinet 20 having a door (not shown) and a drawer (not shown). The cabinet 20 includes a top wall 21, two opposite side walls 22, a bottom wall (not shown) opposite to the top wall 21, and a back wall 23 opposite to the door.

[0037] It is worth noting that the refrigerator 100 of this application can be equipped with multiple sets of rotating lights 10, such as 2 or 3 sets, etc. The setting of multiple sets of rotating lights 10 can further improve the brightness inside the cabinet 20.

[0038] Please see Figure 2 , Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the rotating lamp 10 of this application.

[0039] like Figure 2 As shown, the rotating lamp 10 claimed in this application includes a first lamp housing assembly 11, a second lamp housing assembly 12, and a drive assembly 13.

[0040] Specifically, the rotating lamp 10 of this application includes a first lamp housing assembly 11 and at least one second lamp housing assembly 12. The first lamp housing assembly 11 and the second lamp housing assembly 12 can be embedded in recesses provided inside the refrigerator 100, thereby avoiding occupying internal space of the refrigerator 100 and increasing the usable space of the refrigerator 100. Alternatively, the first lamp housing assembly 11 and the second lamp housing assembly 12 can be directly placed on the inner wall of the refrigerator 100, or other methods, which are not limited herein.

[0041] like Figure 2 As shown, the rotating lamp 10 includes a first lamp box assembly 11 and two second lamp box assemblies 12, with the two second lamp box assemblies 12 located at both ends of the first lamp box assembly 11.

[0042] Optionally, the rotating lamp 10 may also include a first lamp box assembly 11 and two second lamp box assemblies 12.

[0043] Please see Figures 3 to 5 , Figure 3 This is an exploded structural diagram of an embodiment of the rotating lamp 10 of this application; Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the first light box assembly 11 of this application; Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Enlarged structural diagram of region A in the first light box assembly 11.

[0044] The first lamp box assembly 11 includes a first lamp box housing 111 and a first rotating shaft 112 disposed at both ends of the first lamp box housing 111. At least one of the two ends of the first lamp box housing 111 is also provided with a first toggle part 113.

[0045] The first lamp box assembly 11 of this application includes a first lamp box housing 111 and a first rotating shaft 112, with the first rotating shaft 112 disposed at both ends of the first lamp box housing 111. The first lamp box assembly 11 can rotate clockwise or counterclockwise around the first rotating shaft 112. In addition, at least one of the two ends of the first lamp box housing 111 is provided with a first actuating part 113. When the first actuating part 113 rotates, it will synchronously drive the first lamp box assembly 11 to rotate around the first rotating shaft 112.

[0046] The first lamp box assembly 11 also includes a first light-emitting element 114. The first lamp box housing 111 includes a first housing 115, a first lampshade 116 and two first end caps 117. The first light-emitting element 114 is disposed in the receiving cavity of the first housing 115. The first lampshade 116 is disposed in the light outlet of the first housing 115. The two first end caps 117 are disposed at both ends of the first housing 115. The first rotating shaft 112 and the first actuating part 113 are disposed on the first end caps 117.

[0047] The first light box assembly 11 of this application further includes a first light-emitting element 114, which can be any element capable of providing a light source, such as an LED lamp, fluorescent lamp, incandescent lamp, or halogen lamp.

[0048] The first lamp housing 111 includes a first housing 115, a first lampshade 116, and two first end caps 117. A first light-emitting element 114 is disposed within the accommodating cavity of the first housing 115. The first housing 115 provides a stable space for the first light-emitting element 114, protecting it from damage by external objects and preventing impurities from entering. The first lampshade 116 is located at the light outlet of the first housing 115, allowing light emitted by the first light-emitting element 114 to pass through. The two first end caps 117 are located at both ends of the first housing 115, sealing the first lamp housing 111 and forming a sealed space within it. A first rotating shaft 112 and a first actuating part 113 are mounted on the first end caps 117, enabling the first lamp housing assembly 11 to rotate synchronously around the first rotating shaft 112 when the first actuating part 113 rotates.

[0049] like Figure 3 As shown, the first light box assembly 11 is rotatably mounted on the first bracket 118, and the first rotating shaft 112 is rotatably connected to the first bracket 118. The first bracket 118 can be fixedly installed on the housing 20.

[0050] Please see Figures 6 to 7 , Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the second light box assembly 12 of this application; Figure 7 yes Figure 6 Enlarged structural diagram of region B in the second light box assembly 12.

[0051] The second light box assembly 12 includes a second light box housing 121 and a second rotating shaft 122 disposed at both ends of the second light box housing 121. The end of the second light box housing 121 facing the first light box assembly 11 is also provided with a second toggle part 123.

[0052] The second lamp housing assembly 12 of this application includes a second lamp housing shell 121 and a second rotating shaft 122, with the second rotating shaft 122 disposed at both ends of the second lamp housing shell 121. The second lamp housing assembly 12 can rotate clockwise or counterclockwise around the second rotating shaft 122. In addition, a second actuating part 123 is provided at the end of the second lamp housing shell 121 facing the first lamp housing assembly 11, so that when the second lamp housing assembly 12 rotates around the second rotating shaft 122, the second actuating part 123 can rotate synchronously.

[0053] The second lamp box assembly 12 also includes a second light-emitting element 124. The second lamp box housing 121 includes a second housing 125, a second lampshade 126 and two second end caps 127. The second light-emitting element 124 is disposed in the receiving cavity of the second housing 125. The second lampshade 126 is disposed in the light outlet of the second housing 125. The two second end caps 127 are disposed at both ends of the second housing 125. The second rotating shaft 122 and the second actuating part 123 are disposed on the second end caps 127.

[0054] Specifically, the second light box assembly 12 of this application further includes a second light-emitting element 124, which can be any element capable of providing a light source, such as an LED lamp, fluorescent lamp, incandescent lamp, or halogen lamp.

[0055] The second lamp housing 121 includes a second housing 125, a second lampshade 126, and two second end caps 127. The second light-emitting element 124 is housed within the cavity of the second housing 125. The second housing 125 provides a stable space for the second light-emitting element 124, protecting it from damage by external objects and preventing impurities from entering. The second lampshade 126 is located at the light outlet of the second housing 125, allowing light emitted by the second light-emitting element 124 to pass through. The two second end caps 127 are located at both ends of the second housing 125, sealing the second lamp housing 121 and forming a sealed space within it. A second rotating shaft 122 and a second actuating part 123 are mounted on the second end caps 127, ensuring that when the second lamp housing assembly 12 rotates around the second rotating shaft 122, the second actuating part 123 also rotates synchronously.

[0056] like Figure 3 As shown, the second light box assembly 12 is rotatably mounted on the second bracket 128, and the second rotating shaft 122 is rotatably connected to the second bracket 128. The second bracket 128 can be fixedly installed on the housing 20.

[0057] It is worth noting that the first rotating shaft 112, the second rotating shaft 122, the first actuating part 113, or the second actuating part 123 can be made of metal or plastic, etc., and the materials of the above four components can be the same or different. The first lamp housing assembly 11 and the second lamp housing assembly 12 can be strip lights, which facilitates the installation of the rotating lamp 10. The first lampshade 116 and the second lampshade 126 can be made of polycarbonate or frosted glass, etc., which can improve light transmittance and enhance the softness of light.

[0058] Optionally, the axis of the first rotating shaft 112 is perpendicular to the axis of the second rotating shaft 122, and the first lamp box housing 111 is provided with a first toggle part 113 at both ends. There are two second lamp box assemblies 12, which are respectively disposed at both ends of the first lamp box assembly 11.

[0059] Specifically, the axis of the first rotating shaft 112 of the first light box assembly 11 is perpendicular to the axis of the second rotating shaft 122 of the second light box assembly 12, that is, the first light box assembly 11 and the second light box assembly 12 are arranged perpendicularly to each other. There can be two second light box assemblies 12, respectively disposed at both ends of the first light box assembly 11. For example, the first light box assembly 11 can be disposed on the top wall 21 of the cabinet 20, and the two second light box assemblies 12 can be disposed on two opposite side walls 22 of the cabinet 20. In this way, the first light box assembly 11 and the second light box assembly 12 can generate light from different directions due to their different orientations, thereby providing light to the refrigerator 100 from multiple directions and minimizing the occurrence of shadows and other light blind spots.

[0060] Furthermore, both ends of the first light box housing 111 can be provided with a first actuating part 113, which abuts against the two second light box assemblies 12 respectively, thereby realizing that the two second light box assemblies 12 and the first light box assembly 11 form a mutual abutting and linkage relationship.

[0061] Please see Figures 8 to 12 , Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second lamp box assembly 12 in one direction according to this application; Figure 9 yes Figure 8 Enlarged structural diagram of region C in the second light box assembly 12; Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the transmission component 132 in the drive assembly 13 of this application; Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the rotating lamp 10 in one direction according to this application; Figure 12 yes Figure 11 An enlarged structural diagram of region D in the rotating lamp 10.

[0062] The rotating lamp 10 of this application also includes a drive assembly 13 for driving the second lamp box assembly 12 to rotate about the axis of the second rotating shaft 122.

[0063] Specifically, the second lamp box assembly 12 of this application is provided with a drive assembly 13, which can be any component that can provide driving force, such as a motor or electric motor. The drive assembly 13 can provide driving force to the second lamp box assembly 12 to drive the second lamp box assembly 12 to rotate around the axis of the second rotating shaft 122.

[0064] The second actuating part 123 of this application is used to push against the first actuating part 113, so that the first lamp box assembly 11 rotates about the axis of the first rotating shaft 112.

[0065] Specifically, the drive assembly 13 is disposed on the second lamp housing assembly 12 and provides driving force to drive the second lamp housing assembly 12 to rotate around the axis of the second rotating shaft 122, thereby causing the second actuating part 123 disposed on the second lamp housing assembly 12 to rotate accordingly. The first actuating part 113, which abuts against the second actuating part 123, is also synchronously subjected to the thrust generated by the rotation of the second actuating part 123, and thus the first actuating part 113 can rotate with the second actuating part 123. Since the first actuating part 113 is disposed on the first lamp housing assembly 11, the first lamp housing assembly 11 is also synchronously subjected to the thrust, thereby rotating around the axis of the first rotating shaft 112. That is, when the drive assembly 13 drives the second lamp housing assembly 12 to rotate around the axis of the second rotating shaft 122, through the mutual pushing and linkage relationship between the second actuating part 123 on the second lamp housing assembly 12 and the first actuating part 113 on the first lamp housing assembly 11, the first lamp housing assembly 11 will also synchronously rotate around the axis of the first rotating shaft 112. Therefore, the first lamp box assembly 11 can rotate synchronously with the second lamp box assembly 12 without the need for a separate drive component, thereby simplifying the structure of the rotating lamp 10, reducing the space occupied by the rotating lamp 10, and reducing the production cost of the rotating lamp 10 and even the refrigerator 100.

[0066] Optionally, the drive assembly 13 includes a drive member 131 and a transmission member 132. One end of the transmission member 132 is connected to the output shaft 133 of the drive member 131, and the other end of the transmission member 132 is connected to the second end cover 127.

[0067] The drive assembly 13 is further provided with a drive member 131 and a transmission member 132. The drive member 131 can provide driving force to the second lamp box assembly 12, and the transmission member 132 can further transmit the driving force to the second lamp box assembly 12. Therefore, one end of the transmission member 132 is connected to the output shaft 133 of the drive member 131 to receive the driving force generated by the drive member 131, and the other end is connected to the second end cover 127 of the second lamp box assembly 12, thereby transmitting the driving force to the second lamp box assembly 12.

[0068] Optionally, the transmission component 132 includes a transmission rod 134 and a first rotating connection portion 135. One end of the transmission rod 134 is connected to the output shaft 133 of the drive component 131, and the other end is provided with the first rotating connection portion 135. A second rotating connection portion 120 is formed on the second end cover 127, and the first rotating connection portion 135 and the second rotating connection portion 120 are rotatably connected.

[0069] Specifically, one end of the transmission rod 134 is connected to the output shaft 133 of the drive member 131, and the other end is provided with a first rotating connection part 135. After receiving the driving force from the output shaft 133 of the drive member 131, the transmission rod 134 can further transmit this driving force to the first rotating connection part 135. The first rotating connection part 135 can be partially inserted into the through hole of the second rotating connection part 120, thereby realizing a rotating connection between the first rotating connection part 135 and the second rotating connection part 120. The second rotating connection part 120 is disposed on the second end cover 127. Therefore, when the second rotating connection part 120 rotates with the first rotating connection part 135, it will drive the second lamp box assembly 12 to rotate synchronously around the second rotating shaft 122. At the same time, the second actuating part 123 disposed on the second lamp box assembly 12 will also rotate synchronously. Thus, the drive assembly 13 can drive the second lamp box assembly 12 and its second actuating part 123 to rotate synchronously.

[0070] Optionally, the first actuating part 113 is also connected to one side of the first rotating shaft 112, and the second actuating part 123 is spaced apart from the second rotating shaft 122.

[0071] The first actuating part 113 of this application can be connected to one side of the first rotating shaft 112, so that when the first actuating part 113 rotates, it drives the first lamp box assembly 11 to rotate synchronously around the first rotating shaft 112. The second actuating part 123 can be spaced apart from the second rotating shaft 122, so that when the second lamp box assembly 12 rotates around the second rotating shaft 122, the second actuating part 123 can rotate synchronously.

[0072] The second actuating part 123 of this application is located on one side of the first actuating part 113 and is used to abut against the first actuating part 113.

[0073] The second actuating part 123 of this application can be located on one side of the first actuating part 113, such as the upper side, lower side, left side, right side, or front side, as long as it can achieve full or partial contact between the second actuating part 123 and the first actuating part 113. In this way, when the second lamp box assembly 12 drives the second actuating part 123 to rotate, the second actuating part 123 will push against the first actuating part 113, synchronously driving the first actuating part 113 to rotate, thereby realizing the synchronous drive of the second lamp box assembly 12 to the first lamp box assembly 11, avoiding the need for the first lamp box assembly 11 to install a separate driving component, and thus reducing the production cost of the rotating lamp 10.

[0074] When the second actuating part 123 removes its contact with the first actuating part 113, the first lamp box assembly 11 rotates in the forward direction around the axis of the first rotating shaft 112 under its own weight; the second actuating part 123 is used to push against the first actuating part 113, so that the first lamp box assembly 11 rotates in the reverse direction around the axis of the first rotating shaft 112.

[0075] Specifically, when the second lamp box assembly 12 returns to its pre-rotation position under the drive of the drive assembly 13, the abutment action of the second actuating part 123 against the first actuating part 113 is removed. At this time, the first lamp box assembly 11, located on the top wall 21, rotates forward around the axis of the first rotating shaft 112 under its own gravity. When the second lamp box assembly 12 rotates under the drive of the drive assembly 13, the second actuating part 123 rotates accordingly and generates a pushing force on the first actuating part 113, thereby causing the first lamp box assembly 11 to synchronously rotate in the opposite direction around the axis of the first rotating shaft 112. The forward rotation can be counterclockwise or clockwise, and correspondingly, the reverse rotation can be clockwise or counterclockwise.

[0076] Please see Figure 13 , Figure 13 This is a top view of the second end cap 127 of the second light box assembly 12 of this application facing the first light box assembly 11.

[0077] Optionally, the side of the second actuating part 123 facing the first actuating part 113 includes a convex curved surface 129 and a plane 130 connected to one side of the convex curved surface 129; wherein, the first lamp box assembly 11 rotates from a first position to a second position around the axis of the first rotating shaft 112 under its own weight. In the first position, the peak of the convex curved surface 129 abuts against the first actuating part 113; in the second position, the plane 130 abuts against the first actuating part 113, and the plane 130 is in contact with the surface of the first actuating part 113.

[0078] like Figure 13 As shown, the second actuating part 123, facing the first actuating part 113, has a convex curved surface 129 and a plane 130 connected to one side of the convex curved surface 129. When the driving assembly 13 drives the second lamp box assembly 12 to rotate around the axis of the second rotating shaft 122 from the second position to the first position, the second actuating part 123 generates a pushing force on the first actuating part 113 as the second lamp box assembly 12 rotates, thereby pushing the first lamp box assembly 11 to rotate synchronously from the second position to the first position. When the first lamp box assembly 11 and the second lamp box assembly 12 are in the first position, that is, the position after rotation, the peak of the convex curved surface 129 of the second actuating part 123 abuts against the first actuating part 113, and a mutual pushing force is generated between the second actuating part 123 and the first actuating part 113, so that the second actuating part 123 and the first actuating part 113 remain relatively stationary, and the first lamp box assembly 11 and the second lamp box assembly 12 remain relatively stationary in the first position.

[0079] When the second lamp housing assembly 12 rotates from the first position to the second position under the drive of the drive assembly 13, the second actuating part 123 removes its contact with the first actuating part 113. The first lamp housing assembly 11 rotates around the axis of the first rotating shaft 112 under its own weight, returning from the first position to the second position. That is, both the first lamp housing assembly 11 and the second lamp housing assembly 12 return to their original second position. At this time, the plane 130 of the second actuating part 123 abuts against the first actuating part 113, and the plane 130 of the second actuating part 123 is in contact with the surface of the first actuating part 113. The second actuating part 123 and the first actuating part 113 remain relatively stationary, and the first lamp housing assembly 11 and the second lamp housing assembly 12 remain relatively stationary in the second position.

[0080] In one embodiment of this application, when the door of the refrigerator 100 is opened or the drawer is closed, a sensor (not shown) detects the door opening or drawer closing and transmits a sensing signal to a controller (not shown). The controller controls the drive assembly 13 to provide driving force, thereby driving the second light box assembly 12 to rotate around the axis of the second rotating shaft 122 in a first direction, and causing the light outlet of the second light box assembly 12 to rotate from the second position toward the interior of the cabinet 20 to the first position. At the same time, by the second actuating part 123 pushing against the first actuating part 113, the first light box assembly 11 will also rotate, and the light outlet of the first light box assembly 11 will also rotate from the second position to the first position.

[0081] Accordingly, when the door is closed or the drawer is opened, the sensor (not shown) detects the closure and transmits a sensing signal to the controller (not shown). The controller then controls the drive assembly 13 to provide driving force, thereby causing the second lamp box assembly 12 to rotate around the axis of the second rotating shaft 122 in the second direction, and causing the light outlet of the second lamp box assembly 12 to rotate from the first position to the second position. At this time, the second actuating part 123 removes its contact with the first actuating part 113, and the first lamp box assembly 11, which is mounted on the top wall 21, will generate a restoring force under the action of gravity, which allows the first lamp box assembly 11 to return from the first position to the second position.

[0082] The first direction can be counterclockwise, and the second direction can be clockwise.

[0083] For example, when the first lamp box assembly 11 is disposed on the top wall 21 of the housing 20 and the second lamp box assembly 12 is disposed on the side wall 22 of the housing 20, the light outlet of the first lamp box assembly 11 is biased towards the back wall 23 in the first position, forming a certain angle with the top wall 21; the light outlet of the first lamp box assembly 11 faces the bottom wall or is parallel to the bottom wall in the second position. The light outlet of the second lamp box assembly 12 is biased towards the back wall 23 in the first position, forming a certain angle with the side wall 22 on which it is located; the light outlet of the second lamp box assembly 12 faces the other side wall 22 or is parallel to the other side wall 22 in the second position.

[0084] It is worth noting that when multiple sets of rotating lamps 10 are installed inside the refrigerator body 20, for example, two first lamp box assemblies 11 are installed on the top wall 21 and two second lamp box assemblies 12 are installed on the two side walls 22 respectively, the light outlets of the first lamp box assemblies 11 and the second lamp box assemblies 12 at different positions face different positions when they rotate to the second position. This makes the light distribution in different height spaces inside the refrigerator 100 more uniform and improves the overall brightness of the refrigerator 100.

[0085] Optionally, one of the first actuating part 113 and the second actuating part 123 is provided with a strip hole (not shown), and the other is provided with a push shaft (not shown), with the push shaft inserted into the strip hole.

[0086] Specifically, this application can provide a strip-shaped hole on the first actuating part 113 and provide a corresponding push shaft on the second actuating part 123, or provide a strip-shaped hole on the second actuating part 123 and provide a corresponding push shaft on the first actuating part 113. By inserting the push shaft into the strip-shaped hole, the first actuating part 113 and the second actuating part 123 can be rotated together, thereby realizing the joint drive of the first lamp box assembly 11 to the second lamp box assembly 12, avoiding the need for the second lamp box assembly 12 to install a separate drive component, thereby reducing the production cost of the rotating lamp 10.

[0087] Unlike existing technologies, this application provides a refrigerator 100 and its rotating light fixture 10. By providing a first actuating part 113 and a second actuating part 123 on the first light box assembly 11 and the second light box assembly 12 respectively, the first light box assembly 11 and the second light box assembly 12 can be rotated together. Therefore, only one driving component 13 needs to be provided on the second light box assembly 12 to synchronously drive at least two light box assemblies, eliminating the need for a separate driving component for the first light box assembly 11, thus simplifying the structure of the rotating light fixture 10. At the same time, since the first light box assembly 11 is located on the top wall 21 of the refrigerator 100, when the second light box assembly 12 returns to its original position, there is no need to provide a separate return component for the first light box assembly 11. The first light box assembly 11 can directly return to its original position under its own gravity, further simplifying the structure of the rotating light fixture 10, reducing the space occupied by the rotating light fixture 10, and lowering the production cost of the rotating light fixture 10 and even the refrigerator 100.

[0088] The above description is merely an embodiment of this application and does not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made using the content of this application's specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A rotating lamp, characterized in that, The rotating lamp includes: The first light box assembly includes a first light box housing and a first rotating shaft disposed at both ends of the first light box housing. At least one of the two ends of the first light box housing is further provided with a first toggle part. The second light box assembly includes a second light box housing and second rotating shafts disposed at both ends of the second light box housing. The end of the second light box housing facing the first light box assembly is also provided with a second toggle part. A driving component is used to drive the second lamp box assembly to rotate around the axis of the second rotating shaft, and the second actuating part is used to push against the first actuating part, so that the first lamp box assembly rotates around the axis of the first rotating shaft; The second actuating part is located on one side of the first actuating part and is used to abut against the first actuating part; wherein, after the second actuating part removes its abutment against the first actuating part, the first lamp box assembly rotates in the forward direction around the axis of the first rotating shaft under its own weight; the second actuating part is used to push against the first actuating part, so that the first lamp box assembly rotates in the reverse direction around the axis of the first rotating shaft.

2. The rotating lamp according to claim 1, characterized in that, The side of the second actuating part facing the first actuating part includes a convex curved surface and a plane connected to one side of the convex curved surface; In this process, the first light box assembly rotates from a first position to a second position around the axis of the first rotating shaft under its own weight. In the first position, the peak of the convex curved surface abuts against the first actuating part. In the second position, the flat surface abuts against the first actuating part, and the flat surface is in contact with the surface of the first actuating part.

3. The rotating lamp according to claim 1, characterized in that, One of the first actuating part and the second actuating part is provided with a strip-shaped hole, and the other is provided with a push shaft, which is inserted into the strip-shaped hole.

4. The rotating lamp according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first light box assembly includes a first light-emitting element, the first light box housing includes a first housing, a first lampshade and two first end caps, the first light-emitting element is disposed in the receiving cavity of the first housing, the first lampshade is disposed in the light outlet of the first housing, the two first end caps are disposed at both ends of the first housing, and the first rotating shaft and the first actuating part are disposed on the first end caps. The second light box assembly includes a second light-emitting element, and the second light box housing includes a second housing, a second lampshade, and two second end caps. The second light-emitting element is disposed in the receiving cavity of the second housing, the second lampshade is disposed in the light outlet of the second housing, the two second end caps are disposed at both ends of the second housing, and the second rotating shaft and the second actuating part are disposed on the second end caps.

5. The rotating lamp according to claim 4, characterized in that, The drive assembly includes a drive component and a transmission component. One end of the transmission component is connected to the output shaft of the drive component, and the other end of the transmission component is connected to the second end cover.

6. The rotating lamp according to claim 5, characterized in that, The transmission component includes a transmission rod and a first rotating connection part. One end of the transmission rod is connected to the output shaft of the driving component, and the other end is provided with the first rotating connection part. The second end cap has a second rotating connection portion formed thereon, and the first rotating connection portion and the second rotating connection portion are rotatably connected.

7. The rotating lamp according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first actuating part is also connected to one side of the first rotating shaft, and the second actuating part is spaced apart from the second rotating shaft.

8. The rotating lamp according to claim 1, characterized in that, The axis of the first rotating shaft is perpendicular to the axis of the second rotating shaft. The first actuating part is provided at both ends of the first lamp box housing. There are two second lamp box assemblies, which are respectively disposed at both ends of the first lamp box assembly.

9. A refrigerator, characterized in that, The refrigerator includes a cabinet and a rotating lamp as described in any one of claims 1 to 8, the rotating lamp being disposed within the cabinet.

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