Hinge assembly and refrigerator having the same
By combining metal hinge components and resin hinge coupling components, along with concave-convex hook-shaped parts and a snap-fit mechanism, the problems of multiple operations and wiring interference during refrigerator hinge installation are solved. This enables fast and reliable installation of hinges and door switch circuit boards, reduces costs, and ensures correct door detection functionality.
CN117062961BActive Publication Date: 2026-07-07HAIER SMART HOME CO LTD +2
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HAIER SMART HOME CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2022-03-23
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-07
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
The installation of hinges in existing refrigerators requires multiple operations and poses risks of installation difficulties and door malfunctions due to wiring interference.
Method used
Using metal hinge components and resin hinge connection components, combined with wired electronic devices, the hinge and door switch circuit board are fixed to the refrigerator body in a single installation operation, and a stable connection is ensured by using hook-shaped parts with concave and convex shapes and a snap-fit mechanism.
Benefits of technology
It enables rapid and reliable installation of hinges and electronic devices, reducing installation time and costs, while ensuring the correct testing function of the door switch circuit board.
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Abstract
A hinge assembly (2) and a refrigerator (100) having the same, the hinge assembly (2) including a hinge member (10) of metal having a plate portion (12) and a hinge (14) vertically provided from the plate portion (12), a resin hinge joint member (20) having a joint portion engaged with the plate portion (12), and an electronic device (30, 32, 34) with a wiring (36) mounted on an upper surface of the hinge joint member (20) and including at least a door switch circuit board (30), the plate portion (12) being fixed to a refrigerator body (50) and a portion of the hinge joint member (20) being disposed between the plate portion (12) and the refrigerator body (50) when the hinge assembly (2) is mounted on the refrigerator body (50).
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