Refrigerator and rotating lamp thereof

Abstract

This application discloses a refrigerator and its rotating light fixture, comprising: a first light box assembly, a second light box assembly, a driving assembly, and an elastic component. The driving assembly drives the first light box assembly to rotate about the axis of a first rotating shaft. The elastic component, disposed on the second light box assembly, provides a spring force to drive the second light box assembly to rotate forward about the axis of a second rotating shaft, and causes a second actuating part to stop on the first actuating part. When the second light box assembly is subjected to an external force causing it to rotate in the opposite direction along the axis of the second rotating shaft, the second light box assembly compresses the elastic component to rotate in the opposite direction. After the external force is removed, the spring force provided by the elastic component again drives the second light box assembly to rotate forward about the axis of the second rotating shaft, returning it to the state where the second actuating part stops on the first actuating part. Through this method, this application simplifies the structure of the rotating light fixture and prevents damage to the light fixture when the user takes items out of 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] Refrigerators are devices that keep food or other items at a constant low temperature. They are essential products in people's daily lives, and their production has maintained steady growth over the past decade. Meanwhile, benefiting from the continuous improvement of residents' living standards and the increased demand for healthy preservation of fresh food, refrigerator sales in my country have also maintained a steady growth trend.

[0003] At the same time, with the emergence of numerous refrigerator products on the market, consumers have also placed higher demands on the user-friendly design of refrigerators. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application provides a refrigerator and its rotating light fixture to solve the problem that the light fixture is easily damaged when items are taken out of the refrigerator and collide with it.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, one technical solution adopted in this application is: providing a rotating lamp, the rotating lamp comprising: a first lamp box assembly, including a first lamp box housing and first rotating shafts disposed at both ends of the first lamp box housing, at least one of the two ends of the first lamp box housing further comprising a first actuating portion; a second lamp box assembly, including a second lamp box housing and second rotating shafts disposed at both ends of the second lamp box housing, the end of the second lamp box housing facing the first lamp box assembly further comprising a second actuating portion, the second actuating portion being located on one side of the first actuating portion; and a driving assembly for driving the first lamp box assembly to rotate around the first rotating shaft. The axis of a rotating shaft rotates; an elastic component, disposed on the second lamp housing assembly, is used to provide elastic force to drive the second lamp housing assembly to rotate forward about the axis of the second rotating shaft, and to stop the second actuating part on the first actuating part; wherein, when the second lamp housing assembly is subjected to an external force that causes the second lamp housing assembly to rotate in the opposite direction along the axis of the second rotating shaft, the second lamp housing assembly compresses the elastic component to rotate in the opposite direction, and after the external force is removed, the elastic force provided by the elastic component drives the second lamp housing assembly to rotate forward about the axis of the second rotating shaft again, and returns to the state in which the second actuating part stops on the first actuating part.

[0006] Optionally, the elastic component includes a torsion spring, which is sleeved on the second rotating shaft, with one end of the torsion spring supported on the second lamp housing and the other end of the torsion spring fixed.

[0007] Optionally, a torsion spring is disposed at one end of the second lamp housing opposite to the first rotating shaft, and a support column is disposed at the other end of the second lamp housing opposite to the first rotating shaft, with one end of the torsion spring supported on the support column.

[0008] Optionally, the elastic component includes a compression spring, which extends when the second lamp box assembly rotates in the forward direction and shortens when the second lamp box assembly rotates in the reverse direction.

[0009] Optionally, the driving component is also used to drive the first lamp box assembly to rotate in the opposite direction about the axis of the first rotating shaft, so that the first toggle part pushes against the second toggle part, thereby driving the second lamp box assembly to rotate in the opposite direction.

[0010] Optionally, 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 first end cover of the first lamp housing. The first end cover is provided with a first actuating part.

[0011] Optionally, one of the transmission component and the first end cover is provided with a strip hole, and the other is provided with a push shaft, which is inserted into the strip hole.

[0012] Optionally, the first rotating shaft is provided with a plurality of reinforcing ribs on its periphery, and the first actuating part is disposed on one of the reinforcing ribs; the second actuating part is disposed at a distance from the second rotating shaft, and the second actuating part includes a first main body and a second main body that are bent and connected, and the bent connection between the first main body and the second main body is used to abut against the first actuating part.

[0013] 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.

[0014] 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 actuating part. There are two second lamp box assemblies, which are respectively provided at both ends of the first lamp box assembly. Both second lamp box assemblies are provided with elastic components.

[0015] 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 lamp as described in any of the above claims, wherein the rotating lamp is disposed in the cabinet.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows: Unlike existing technologies, this application provides a refrigerator and its rotating light fixture. By providing a first actuating part and a second actuating part on the first light box assembly and the second light box assembly respectively, and by providing a driving component on the first light box assembly and an elastic component on the second light box assembly, the first light box assembly can stop or push the second light box assembly, and the second light box assembly can rotate and return to its original position. That is, when the first light box assembly is not rotating, the second light box assembly stops against the first light box assembly; when the first light box assembly rotates under the drive component, as the stopping force is eliminated, the second light box assembly can rotate under the action of the elastic component, and stops against the first light box assembly again when the first light box assembly stops rotating. Therefore, this application achieves the technical effect of synchronous rotation of at least two light box assemblies without needing a separate driving component for the second light box assembly, thereby simplifying the rotating light fixture structure, reducing the space occupied by the rotating light fixture, and lowering the production cost of the rotating light fixture and even the refrigerator.

[0017] Meanwhile, when a user removes items from the refrigerator and bumps into the second light box assembly, the assembly can immediately rotate in the opposite direction under the force, thus preventing damage and maintaining its lighting effect. This reduces the cost of future refrigerator maintenance and extends the lifespan of the light fixture. Furthermore, after the force is removed, the second light box assembly automatically returns to its original position under the action of the spring mechanism, requiring no human intervention, thereby improving the refrigerator's ease of use and user-friendly design. Attached Figure Description

[0018] 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:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the refrigerator in the first position of this application;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the refrigerator in the present application when the rotating lamp is in the second position;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the rotating lamp of this application;

[0022] Figure 4 This is an exploded structural diagram of an embodiment of the rotating lamp of this application;

[0023] Figure 5This is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the first light box assembly of this application;

[0024] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 An enlarged structural diagram of region A in the first light box assembly shown;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the rotating lamp of this application;

[0026] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 An enlarged structural diagram of region B in the rotating lamp shown;

[0027] Figure 9 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the rotating lamp of this application;

[0028] Figure 10 yes Figure 9 An enlarged structural diagram of region C in the rotating lamp shown. 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] In addition, when a user opens the refrigerator door to take out items, the second light box assembly is in a state of illuminating the inside of the refrigerator body, with the light-emitting surface facing inward. When the user takes out items, it is easy to bump the light-emitting surface of the second light box assembly, thereby causing external damage to the second light box assembly.

[0034] Based on this, this application provides a refrigerator and its rotating lamp to solve the technical problems of existing rotating lamps, such as complex structure, susceptibility to external damage, and high production and maintenance costs.

[0035] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the refrigerator 100 in the first position. Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the refrigerator 100 of this application when the rotating lamp 10 is in the second position.

[0036] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 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.

[0037] 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.

[0038] 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.

[0039] 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 faces the bottom wall or is parallel to the bottom wall in the first position; the light outlet of the first lamp box assembly 11 is biased towards the back wall 23 in the second position, forming a certain angle with the top wall 21. 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 first position; the light outlet of the second lamp box assembly 12 is biased towards the back wall 23 in the second position, forming a certain angle with the side wall 22 on which it is located.

[0040] 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.

[0041] Please see Figures 3 to 5 Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the rotating lamp 10 of this application; Figure 4 This is an exploded structural diagram of an embodiment of the rotating lamp 10 of this application.

[0042] The rotating lamp 10 claimed in this application includes a first lamp housing assembly 11, a second lamp housing assembly 12, a drive assembly 13, and an elastic assembly 14.

[0043] 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 within the refrigerator 100, thereby avoiding occupying internal space 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 mounted on the inner wall of the refrigerator 100, or other methods, which are not limited herein.

[0044] like Figure 3 As shown, the rotating lamp 10 may include 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.

[0045] 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.

[0046] 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, which will rotate synchronously with the first lamp box assembly 11 when the first lamp box assembly 11 rotates around the first rotating shaft 112.

[0047] 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.

[0048] The first light-emitting element 114 can be any element capable of providing a light source, such as an LED lamp, fluorescent lamp, incandescent lamp, or halogen lamp.

[0049] 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 actuating part 113 to rotate synchronously around the first rotating shaft 112 when the first lamp housing assembly 111 rotates.

[0050] 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.

[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 second light box housing 121 is also provided with a second toggle part 123 at one end facing the first light box assembly 11. The second toggle part 123 is located on one side of the first toggle part 113.

[0052] like Figure 7 As shown, the second lamp box assembly 12 of this application includes a second lamp box housing 121 and a second rotating shaft 122, with the second rotating shaft 122 disposed at both ends of the second lamp box housing 121. The second lamp box 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 box housing 121 facing the first lamp box assembly 11. The second actuating part 123 is located on one side of the first actuating part 113, such as the upper side, lower 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, thereby enabling the first actuating part 113 to push or stop the second actuating part 123.

[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 at 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] The second light-emitting element 124 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, enabling the second lamp housing assembly 12 to rotate synchronously around the second rotating shaft 122 when the second actuating part 123 rotates.

[0056] 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] Please see Figure 5 and Figure 6 , Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the first light box assembly 11 of this application; Figure 6 yes Figure 5 An enlarged structural diagram of region A in the first light box assembly 11 shown.

[0059] The rotating lamp 10 of this application also includes a drive assembly 13 for driving the first lamp box assembly 11 to rotate about the axis of the first rotating shaft 112.

[0060] Specifically, the first lamp box assembly 11 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 first lamp box assembly 11 to drive the first lamp box assembly 11 to rotate around the axis of the first rotating shaft 112.

[0061] Please see Figure 7 and Figure 8 , Figure 7 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the rotating lamp 10 of this application; Figure 8 yes Figure 7 An enlarged structural diagram of region B in the rotating lamp 10 shown.

[0062] Furthermore, the rotating lamp 10 of this application also includes an elastic component 14, which is disposed on the second lamp box assembly 12 and is used to provide elastic force to drive the second lamp box assembly 12 to rotate in the positive direction around the axis of the second rotating shaft 122, and to stop the second toggle part 123 on the first toggle part 113.

[0063] Specifically, the second lamp box assembly 12 of this application is provided with an elastic component 14. The elastic component 14 can be any component that can provide elastic drive, such as a torsion spring or a compression spring, and this application is not limited thereto. The elastic component 14 can provide elastic drive for the second lamp box assembly 12, so that the second lamp box assembly 12 can rotate around the axis of the second rotating shaft 122, and finally cause the second actuating part 123 to stop on the first actuating part 113, thereby putting the first lamp box assembly 11 and the second lamp box assembly 12 in a mutually abutting state.

[0064] Specifically, the first light box assembly 11 is provided with a driving component 13, and the second light box assembly is provided with an elastic component 14. When both the first light box assembly 11 and the second light box assembly 12 are in the position before rotation, that is, the first position, the second light box assembly 12 tends to rotate towards the second position under the action of the elastic component 14. At this time, the first actuating part 113 of the first light box assembly 11 generates a resisting force on the second actuating part 123 of the second light box assembly 12, thereby preventing the second light box assembly 12 from rotating towards the second position. When the driving component 13 generates a driving force on the first lamp box assembly 11 to rotate from the first position to the second position, the first lamp box assembly 11 rotates to the second position under the drive. At this time, the abutting force of the first actuating part 113 on the second actuating part 123 is removed. The second lamp box assembly 12 rotates from the first position to the second position under the elastic force of the elastic component 14. When the first lamp box assembly 11 stops at the second position, the second lamp box assembly 12 is stopped by the first lamp box assembly 11 again. The two lamp box assemblies abut against each other and stop at the second position.

[0065] Furthermore, when the second lamp box assembly 12 is subjected to an external force that causes the second lamp box assembly 12 to rotate in the opposite direction along the axis of the second rotating shaft 122, the second lamp box assembly 12 compresses the elastic component 14 to rotate in the opposite direction, and after the external force is removed, the elastic force provided by the elastic component 14 drives the second lamp box assembly 12 to rotate in the forward direction around the axis of the second rotating shaft 122 again, and returns to the state in which the second toggle part 123 stops on the first toggle part 113.

[0066] Specifically, when the second light box assembly 12 is in the second position, it may be subjected to an external force that causes it to rotate in the opposite direction along the axis of the second rotating shaft 122. At this time, the second light box assembly 12 rotates in the opposite direction around the second rotating shaft 122 under the action of the external force, that is, it rotates from the second position to the first position. During this rotation, the elastic component 14 is compressed by the external force. When the external force is removed, the elastic component 14 generates a spring force on the second light box assembly 12, driving it to rotate in the forward direction around the axis of the second rotating shaft 122, that is, from the first position to the second position, until the second light box assembly 12 is stopped again by the first light box assembly 11, and the two light box assemblies are once again in contact with each other in the second position.

[0067] Optionally, the elastic component 14 includes a torsion spring, which is sleeved on the second rotating shaft 122. One end of the torsion spring is supported on the second lamp housing 121, and the other end of the torsion spring is fixed.

[0068] Specifically, the elastic component 14 of this application can be a torsion spring, which is sleeved on the second rotating shaft 122 of the second light box assembly 12 to provide a restoring force for the second light box assembly 12. Furthermore, one end of the torsion spring is supported on the second light box housing 121 to push the second light box assembly 12 to rotate, while the other end is fixed, which can be fixed to the second light box assembly 12 or to the cabinet 20 of the refrigerator 100, and this application does not limit it.

[0069] Optionally, a torsion spring is disposed at one end of the second lamp housing 121 away from the first rotating shaft 112, and a support column 129 is disposed at the end of the second lamp housing 121 away from the first rotating shaft 112, with one end of the torsion spring supported on the support column 129.

[0070] Specifically, a torsion spring is disposed on the second lamp housing 121, located at the end of the second lamp housing 121 opposite to the first rotating shaft 112, thus ensuring that the torsion spring does not affect the connection between the first lamp housing 111 and the second lamp housing 121. Furthermore, a support post 129 is provided on the end of the second lamp housing 121 opposite to the first rotating shaft 112. One end of the torsion spring is fixed to the support post 129, and the other end is sleeved on the second rotating shaft 122, allowing the torsion spring to exert a tensile or pushing force on the second rotating shaft 122 under the fixing action of the support post 129. Therefore, when the obstruction or external force on the first lamp housing assembly 11 is removed, the second lamp housing assembly 12 can rotate under the force of the torsion spring.

[0071] It is worth noting that the torsion spring can also be fixed to the second lamp housing 121 in other ways, for example, one end of the torsion spring can be directly fixed to the second end cover 127.

[0072] Optionally, the elastic component 14 includes a compression spring, which extends when the second lamp box assembly 12 rotates in the forward direction and shortens when the second lamp box assembly 12 rotates in the reverse direction.

[0073] Specifically, the elastic component 14 of this application can be a compression spring. When the second lamp box assembly rotates forward from the first position to the second position, the compression spring can be gradually stretched as the second lamp box assembly 12 rotates. When the second lamp box assembly 12 rotates in the opposite direction from the second position to the first position, the compression spring can be gradually compressed as the second lamp box assembly 12 rotates, thereby generating a restoring force in the opposite direction on the second lamp box assembly 12. As the compression intensifies, the restoring force gradually increases. Therefore, when the blocking force or external force of the first lamp box assembly 11 is removed, the second lamp box assembly 12 can rotate from the first position to the second position under the action of the restoring force.

[0074] Furthermore, the drive assembly 13 is also used to drive the first lamp box assembly 11 to rotate in the opposite direction around the axis of the first rotating shaft 112, so that the first toggle part 113 pushes against the second toggle part 123, thereby driving the second lamp box assembly 12 to rotate in the opposite direction.

[0075] Specifically, when the first lamp box assembly 11 is in the second position, the drive assembly 13 can also drive the first lamp box assembly 11 to rotate in the opposite direction around the axis of the first rotating shaft 112, that is, to rotate from the second position to the first position, thereby causing the first lamp box assembly 11 to return to the first position. At the same time, under the pushing force of the first actuating part 113 on the second actuating part 123, the second lamp box assembly 12 rotates in the opposite direction synchronously with the first lamp box assembly 11, that is, the second lamp box assembly 12 and the first lamp box assembly 11 rotate synchronously from the second position to the first position. When the first lamp box assembly 11 returns to the first position, since the first lamp box assembly 11 stops rotating, the second lamp box assembly 12 is stopped again by the first lamp box assembly 11, and then the two lamp box assemblies abut against the first position.

[0076] 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 first end cover 117 of the first lamp housing 111. The first end cover 117 is provided with a first actuating part 113.

[0077] like Figure 6As shown, 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 first lamp box assembly 11, and the transmission member 132 can further transmit the driving force to the first lamp box assembly 11. 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 first end cover 117 of the first lamp box housing 111. The first end cover 117 is provided with a first actuating part 113, thereby transmitting the driving force to the first lamp box assembly 11 and its first actuating part 113.

[0078] Optionally, one of the transmission component 132 and the first end cover 117 is provided with a strip hole 138, and the other is provided with a push shaft 135, which is inserted into the strip hole 138.

[0079] This application can provide a strip hole 138 on the transmission component 132, and provide a push shaft 135 on the first end cover 117 of the first lamp housing 111, or provide a strip hole 138 on the transmission component 132, and provide a push shaft 135 on the first end cover 117 of the first lamp housing 111. The transmission component 132 and the first end cover 117 are connected by inserting the push shaft 135 into the strip hole 138, which helps the drive assembly 13 to drive the first lamp housing assembly 11.

[0080] In one embodiment, the transmission member 132 includes a transmission rod 134 and a push shaft 135. 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 the push shaft 135. A second rotating connection portion 120 is formed on the first end cover 117 of the first lamp housing 111. The second rotating connection portion 120 is spaced apart from the first rotating shaft 112, and the push shaft 135 and the second rotating connection portion 120 are rotatably connected.

[0081] 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 push shaft 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 push shaft 135. The push shaft 135 can be a rotating shaft, inserted into the strip hole 138 of the second rotating connection part 120, thereby realizing a rotational connection between the push shaft 135 and the second rotating connection part 120. The second rotating connection part 120 is disposed on the first end cover 117 of the first lamp housing 111 and is spaced apart from the first rotating shaft 112. Therefore, when the second rotating connection part 120 rotates, it will drive the first lamp housing assembly 11 to rotate synchronously around the first rotating shaft 112. At the same time, the first actuating part 113 provided on the first lamp housing assembly 11 will also rotate synchronously. Thus, the drive assembly 13 can drive the first lamp housing assembly 11 and its first actuating part 113 to rotate synchronously.

[0082] It is worth noting that the second rotating connection 120 and the first rotating shaft 112 may not be spaced apart in this application.

[0083] Please see Figure 9 and Figure 10 , Figure 9 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the rotating lamp 10 of this application; Figure 10 yes Figure 9 An enlarged structural diagram of region C in the rotating lamp 10 shown.

[0084] Optionally, multiple reinforcing ribs 119 may be provided around the first rotating shaft 112, and the first actuating part 113 is disposed on one of the reinforcing ribs 119, thereby pushing or stopping the second actuating part 123. The second actuating part 123 may 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 rotates synchronously, and when the second actuating part 123 is pushed or stopped by the first actuating part 113, the second lamp box assembly 12 is also pushed or stopped synchronously by the first lamp box assembly 11.

[0085] Furthermore, the second actuating part 123 may include a first main body 136 and a second main body 137 that are bent and connected. The bent connection of the first main body 136 and the second main body 137 is used to abut against the first actuating part 113, so that when the first lamp box assembly 11 rotates or stops, the first actuating part 113 can push or block the second actuating part 123, so as to prevent the first actuating part 113 and the second actuating part 123 from losing contact due to sliding or other reasons during rotation.

[0086] Optionally, the axis of the first rotating shaft 112 is perpendicular to the axis of the second rotating shaft 122. Both ends of the first lamp box housing 111 are provided with a first actuating part 113. There are two second lamp box assemblies 12, which are respectively provided at both ends of the first lamp box assembly 11. Both second lamp box assemblies 12 are provided with elastic components 14.

[0087] 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. Both ends of the first light box housing 111 are provided with first actuating portions 113. There can be two second light box assemblies 12, each disposed at one end of the first light box assembly 11 and abutting against the two first actuating portions 113. 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 or other light blind spots. 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.

[0088] Furthermore, each of the two second lamp box assemblies 12 can be provided with an elastic component 14, so that when the first actuating part 113 removes the resisting force, both second lamp box assemblies 12 can rotate under the action of the elastic component 14. This achieves rotation and return without the need to provide a separate drive component 13 for the second lamp box assembly 12. At the same time, it can also avoid damage to the two second lamp box assemblies 12 by external forces and reduce maintenance costs.

[0089] For example, when the door is closed or the drawer is open, the first light box assembly 11 is in the first position, and the elastic component 14 provided on the second light box assembly 12 drives the second light box assembly 12 to rotate forward from the first position to the second position. However, since the first actuating part 113 provided on the first light box assembly 11 abuts and stops the second actuating part 123 provided on the second light box assembly 12, the first light box assembly 11 and the second light box assembly 12 are at the first position.

[0090] When the refrigerator door 100 is opened or the drawer is closed, the sensor (not shown) detects the opening and transmits a sensing signal to the controller (not shown). The controller controls the drive assembly 13 to provide driving force, thereby driving the first light box assembly 11 to rotate around the axis of the first rotating shaft 112 in a first direction, and causing the light outlet of the first light box assembly 11 to rotate from the first position toward the interior of the cabinet 20 to the second position. At the same time, the stopping force of the first actuating part 113 on the second actuating part 123 is removed, and the second light box assembly 12 will also rotate with the first light box assembly 11 under the drive of the elastic component 14, and the light outlet of the second light box assembly 12 will also rotate from the first position to the second position. Until the first light box assembly 11 stops in the second position, it again abuts and stops the second light box assembly 12, at which point the first light box assembly 11 and the second light box assembly 12 abut against each other in the second position.

[0091] When the first light box assembly 11 and the second light box assembly 12 are in the second position, that is, when the refrigerator 100 is in the open door or closed drawer state, the user usually takes items out of the refrigerator at this time. However, practice shows that the user is likely to bump into the second light box assembly 12 when taking out items. When a collision occurs, the second light box assembly 12 can rotate from the second position to the first position under the action of the collision force, thereby avoiding damage to the second light box assembly 12 caused by the collision force. When the collision force is removed, the second light box assembly 12 will return to the second position under the drive of the elastic component 14, returning to the state of abutting the first light box assembly 11 in the second position.

[0092] Furthermore, as the door closes or the drawer opens, the sensor (not shown) detects the door opening or drawer closing 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 first light box assembly 11 to rotate around the axis of the first rotating shaft 112 in the second direction, driving the light outlet of the first light box assembly 11 from the second position to the first position. At this time, the first actuating part 113 provided on the first light box assembly 11 will generate a pushing force on the second actuating part 123 provided on the second light box assembly, causing the second light box assembly 12 to rotate synchronously from the second position to the first position with the first light box assembly 11. Until the first light box assembly 11 stops in the first position, the driving of the second light box assembly 12 stops, at which point the first light box assembly 11 and the second light box assembly 12 are in contact with the first position.

[0093] Unlike existing technologies, this application provides a refrigerator 100 and its rotating lamp 10. By providing a first actuating part 113 and a second actuating part 123 on the first lamp housing assembly 11 and the second lamp housing assembly 12 respectively, and by providing a driving assembly 13 on the first lamp housing assembly 11 and an elastic assembly 14 on the second lamp housing assembly 12, the first lamp housing assembly 11 can stop or push the second lamp housing assembly 12, and the second lamp housing assembly 12 can rotate and return to its original position. That is, when the first lamp housing assembly 11 is not rotating, the second lamp housing assembly 12 stops on the first lamp housing assembly 11; when the first lamp housing assembly 11 rotates under the drive of the driving assembly 13, as the stopping force is eliminated, the second lamp housing assembly 12 can rotate under the action of the elastic assembly 14, and stop on the first lamp housing assembly 11 again when the first lamp housing assembly 11 stops rotating. Therefore, this application can achieve the technical effect of synchronous rotation of at least two lamp box assemblies without setting a separate drive assembly 13 for the second lamp box assembly 12, 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.

[0094] Meanwhile, when a user takes an item out of the refrigerator and bumps into the second light box assembly 12, the second light box assembly 12 can rotate in the opposite direction in time under the action of external force, thereby avoiding damage to the second light box assembly 12, maintaining the lighting effect of the second light box assembly 12, reducing the cost of later refrigerator maintenance, and increasing the service life of the light fixture. After the external force is removed, the second light box assembly 12 can return to its original position by itself under the action of the elastic component 14 without human intervention, thereby improving the ease of use and humanized design of the refrigerator 100.

[0095] 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, and the second toggle part is located on one side of the first toggle part. A driving component for driving the first light box assembly to rotate about the axis of the first rotating shaft; An elastic component is disposed on the second lamp box assembly to provide elastic force to drive the second lamp box assembly to rotate in the positive direction about the axis of the second rotating shaft, and to cause the second toggle part to stop on the first toggle part; When the second light box assembly is subjected to an external force that causes it to rotate in the opposite direction along the axis of the second rotating shaft, the second light box assembly compresses the elastic component to rotate in the opposite direction. After the external force is removed, the elastic force provided by the elastic component drives the second light box assembly to rotate in the forward direction around the axis of the second rotating shaft again, and returns to the state in which the second toggle part stops on the first toggle part.

2. The rotating lamp according to claim 1, characterized in that, The elastic component includes a torsion spring, which is sleeved on the second rotating shaft. One end of the torsion spring is supported on the second lamp housing, and the other end of the torsion spring is fixed.

3. The rotating lamp according to claim 2, characterized in that, The torsion spring is disposed at one end of the second lamp housing opposite to the first rotating shaft, and a support column is disposed at the other end of the second lamp housing opposite to the first rotating shaft, with one end of the torsion spring supported on the support column.

4. The rotating lamp according to claim 1, characterized in that, The elastic component includes a compression spring, which extends when the second light box assembly rotates in the forward direction and shortens when the second light box assembly rotates in the reverse direction.

5. The rotating lamp according to claim 1, characterized in that, The driving component is also used to drive the first lamp box assembly to rotate in the opposite direction around the axis of the first rotating shaft, so that the first toggle part pushes against the second toggle part, thereby driving the second lamp box assembly to rotate in the opposite direction.

6. The rotating lamp according to claim 1, 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 first end cover of the first lamp housing. The first end cover is provided with the first actuating part.

7. The rotating lamp according to claim 6, characterized in that, One of the transmission component and the first end cap is provided with a strip-shaped hole, and the other is provided with a push shaft, which is inserted into the strip-shaped hole.

8. The rotating lamp according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first rotating shaft has multiple reinforcing ribs on its circumference, and the first actuating part is disposed on one of the reinforcing ribs; The second actuating part is spaced apart from the second rotating shaft. The second actuating part includes a first main body and a second main body that are bent and connected. The bent connection between the first main body and the second main body is used to abut against the first actuating part.

9. The rotating lamp according to claim 6, 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, 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.

10. 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 provided at both ends of the first lamp box assembly. The elastic component is provided on both second lamp box assemblies.

11. A refrigerator, characterized in that, The refrigerator includes a cabinet and a rotating lamp as described in any one of claims 1 to 10, the rotating lamp being disposed within the cabinet.

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