Ice storage box assembly and refrigerator

Abstract

The application provides a storage ice box assembly and a refrigerator. The storage ice box assembly comprises a storage ice box body, a front cover body and a rear cover body. The storage ice box body comprises a first body side wall and a second body side wall. The first body side wall is connected to the second body side wall by bending. The first body side wall and the second body side wall form a first cavity and a first mounting opening in communication. An end of the second body side wall close to the first mounting opening is provided with a first mounting groove. A groove wall of the first mounting groove away from the first body side wall is provided with a second mounting groove. The front cover body is partially attached to a side of the first body side wall facing the first cavity. Opposite ends of the front cover body are provided with first limiting blocks. The first limiting blocks are inserted into the first mounting groove. The rear cover body is mounted in the first cavity of the storage ice box body. Opposite ends of the rear cover body are provided with second limiting blocks inserted into the second mounting groove. The storage ice box assembly provided by the application is convenient to install and is not easy to scratch during assembly, thereby providing a better user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the technical field of refrigerators, and particularly relates to an ice storage box assembly and a refrigerator. Background Technology

[0002] Refrigerators are a common appliance in people's daily lives. To meet people's needs, more and more refrigerators have ice-making functions. Current refrigerators usually have an automatic ice maker on the door, and an ice storage box assembly is located below the ice maker.

[0003] Ice storage box components typically consist of a front, a window, and a rear, which are usually connected by snap-fit ​​fasteners. However, traditional ice storage box components are prone to scratching each other during assembly, resulting in a poor user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application provides an ice storage box assembly and a refrigerator to solve the problem that existing ice storage assemblies are easily scratched.

[0005] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide an ice storage box assembly, including:

[0006] An ice storage box body, the ice storage box body includes a first main body side wall and a second main body side wall, the first main body side wall and the second main body side wall are bent and connected, the first main body side wall and the second main body side wall form a communicating first cavity and a first mounting port, the end of the second main body side wall near the first mounting port is provided with a first mounting groove, and the groove wall of the first mounting groove away from the first main body side wall is provided with a second mounting groove;

[0007] A front cover, the front cover portion being attached to the side wall of the first main body facing the first cavity, with first limiting blocks protruding from opposite ends of the front cover, the first limiting blocks being inserted into the first mounting groove; and

[0008] The rear cover is installed in the first cavity of the ice storage box body. The two opposite ends of the rear cover are provided with second limiting blocks, which are inserted into the second mounting groove.

[0009] Optionally, the first mounting groove has a first mounting cavity and a first opening and a second opening communicating with the first mounting cavity. The first mounting cavity communicates with the outside in a second direction through the first opening and with the outside in the first direction through the second opening.

[0010] Optionally, the second mounting groove has a second mounting cavity and a third opening and a fourth opening communicating with the second mounting cavity. The second mounting cavity communicates with the outside in a second direction through the third opening and with the outside in a third direction through the fourth opening.

[0011] Optionally, the first limiting block includes a first limiting part and a second limiting part. The first limiting part is fixed at both ends of the front cover and extends along a first direction. The second limiting part is fixed to the first limiting part and extends along a second direction. The second limiting part, the first limiting part, and the front cover form a first limiting groove. The second limiting part is inserted into the first mounting groove, and the groove wall of the first mounting groove near the side wall of the first main body is inserted into the first limiting groove.

[0012] Optionally, the first limiting block further includes a clearance portion, which is fixed to the side of the first limiting block away from the front cover and extends along a first direction. The clearance portion and the second limiting block form a clearance notch, and the clearance portion is inserted into the first mounting groove.

[0013] Optionally, the front cover includes a first mounting portion and a viewing window portion, wherein the end of the viewing window portion away from the first mounting opening is recessed to form the first mounting portion, and the first limiting block protrudes from opposite ends of the viewing window portion.

[0014] Optionally, the end of the first mounting portion away from the window portion is provided with a first opening, and the surface of the second main body sidewall facing the first mounting portion is provided with a first buckle, which is fastened to the first opening.

[0015] Optionally, the first mounting part has a through hole, and a first connector is fixed on the wall of the through hole;

[0016] The ice storage box body also includes a second connector, which is fixed to the cavity wall of the first cavity and forms a first slot with the cavity wall of the first cavity. The first mounting part enters the first cavity through the first mounting port and is disposed opposite to the side wall of the first body. The first connector is inserted into the first slot.

[0017] Optionally, a limiting wall is formed between the viewing window and the first mounting part, and the upper edge of the first main body sidewall abuts against the limiting wall.

[0018] Optionally, the rear cover includes a first cavity wall and a second cavity wall connected together, wherein the second limiting block is provided at opposite ends of the first cavity wall, and two first vertical ribs extending in a first direction are provided at the end of the first main body side wall away from the first mounting opening. When the second limiting block is inserted into the second mounting groove, the end of the second cavity wall away from the first cavity wall is limited between the two first vertical ribs.

[0019] Optionally, the first cavity wall is provided with a third limiting block at both ends near the second cavity wall, and the second main body side wall is also connected to a second mounting part. The second mounting part and the second main body side wall form an installation space, and the third limiting block is inserted into the installation space.

[0020] Optionally, the ice storage box body further includes a third main body sidewall, which is connected to the first main body sidewall and located between the two second main body sidewalls. The third main body sidewall faces the first mounting port. The rear cover also includes a third cavity wall perpendicular to the second cavity wall, which faces the first mounting port. A limiting hook is provided on the side of the third cavity wall opposite to the first mounting port, and a limiting block is provided on the side of the third main body sidewall opposite to the first mounting port. The limiting hook extends out of the first cavity from the third main body sidewall and is secured to the limiting block.

[0021] Optionally, the third cavity wall is provided with a rear cover vertical rib spaced apart from the first mounting port on the side opposite to the limiting hook. The third main body side wall is provided with a mounting hole. The limiting hook extends out of the third main body side wall from the mounting hole and is fixed to the limiting block. The rear cover vertical rib abuts against the hole wall of the mounting hole.

[0022] Optionally, the first mounting part is further provided with a fixing member on the side away from the first mounting opening. The fixing member includes a first fixing member and a second fixing member. The first fixing member is connected to the first mounting part, and the second fixing member is bent and fixed to the side of the first fixing member away from the first mounting part. When the rear cover vertical rib abuts against the hole wall of the mounting hole, the second fixing member abuts against the third cavity wall.

[0023] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide a refrigerator, including the ice storage box assembly in any of the above optional embodiments.

[0024] The ice storage box assembly provided in this application has first limiting blocks protruding from both ends of the front cover. These first limiting blocks are inserted into the first mounting groove, and the front cover is confined within the first mounting groove by the first limiting blocks, thereby installing the front cover onto the ice storage box body. Alternatively, the front cover can be inserted into the first cavity through the first mounting opening before the first limiting blocks are inserted and confined within the first mounting groove. The rear cover has second limiting blocks protruding from both ends of the rear cover. These second limiting blocks are inserted into the second mounting groove, and the rear cover is confined within the second mounting groove by the second limiting blocks, thereby installing the rear cover onto the ice storage box body. Alternatively, the rear cover can be inserted into the first cavity through the first mounting opening before the second limiting blocks are inserted and confined within the second mounting groove. The ice storage box assembly provided in this application allows the front cover to be assembled onto the ice storage box body simply by inserting and confining the first limiting blocks into the first mounting groove and the second limiting blocks into the second mounting groove. This facilitates installation, reduces the risk of scratches during assembly, and provides a better user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0025] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying 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.

[0026] To gain a more complete understanding of this application and its beneficial effects, the following description will be provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the following description, the same reference numerals denote the same parts.

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the ice storage box assembly provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0028] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified view of part A of the ice storage box assembly shown;

[0029] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point B of the ice storage box assembly shown;

[0030] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A magnified view of point C of the ice storage box assembly shown;

[0031] Figure 5 for Figure 1 Exploded view;

[0032] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A magnified view of a section at point D;

[0033] Figure 7 for Figure 5 A magnified view of a section at point E in the middle;

[0034] Figure 8 for Figure 1 Structural diagram of the main body and front cover of the central storage ice box;

[0035] Figure 9 for Figure 8 Cross-sectional view along the L1-L2 direction;

[0036] Figure 10 for Figure 9 A magnified view of a section at point M;

[0037] Figure 11 for Figure 8 Cross-sectional view along the L3-L4 direction;

[0038] Figure 12 for Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the ice storage box assembly from another angle.

[0039] Figure 13 for Figure 12 A magnified view of a portion of point N in the middle;

[0040] Figure 14 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the main structure of the central storage ice box;

[0041] Figure 15 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the front cover structure;

[0042] Figure 16 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of the middle and rear cover;

[0043] Figure 17 for Figure 1 A structural diagram of the rear cover from another angle. Detailed Implementation

[0044] 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 them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0045] This application provides an ice storage box assembly. The following description will be provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0046] The ice storage box assembly provided in this application embodiment can be applied to a refrigerator. Specifically, the refrigerator may include a refrigerator door and the ice storage box assembly. The ice storage box assembly can be installed on the refrigerator door, specifically by screwing or snap-fitting. The refrigerator may also include an ice maker (not shown in the figure), which makes ice inside the refrigerator. The ice storage box assembly is located below the ice maker and is used to receive and store the ice blocks produced by the ice maker and discharged downwards.

[0047] like Figure 1 , Figure 5 as well as Figure 14 As shown in the embodiment of this application, the ice storage box assembly 100 includes: an ice storage box body 10, a front cover 30, and a rear cover 50. The extension direction in the width direction of the ice storage box body 10 is defined as a first direction, the extension direction in the height direction of the ice storage box body 10 is defined as a second direction, and the extension direction in the length direction of the ice storage box body 10 is defined as a third direction. The front cover 30 and the rear cover 50 are installed on opposite sides of the ice storage box body 10 along the first direction. The rear cover 50 is located on the side closer to the ice crushing motor. The front cover 30, the rear cover 50, and the ice storage box body 10 form an ice storage chamber 60. The ice storage chamber 60 is used to receive and store ice blocks produced by the ice maker and discharged downwards.

[0048] like Figure 1 , Figure 5 , Figure 14 , Figure 15 As shown, specifically, the ice storage box body 10 includes a first main body sidewall 101 and a second main body sidewall 102. The first main body sidewall 101 and the second main body sidewall 102 are bent and connected. There are two second main body sidewalls 102, which are bent and connected to opposite sides of the first main body sidewall 101. The first main body sidewall 101 and the second main body sidewall 102 form a communicating first cavity 105 and a first mounting port 106. The first mounting port 106 communicates with the ice storage chamber 60. The end of the second main body sidewall 102 near the first mounting port 106 is provided with a first mounting groove 103. The groove wall of the first mounting groove 103 away from the first main body sidewall 101 is provided with a second mounting groove 104.

[0049] The front cover 30 is partially attached to the side wall 101 of the first main body facing the first cavity 105. The front cover 30 has first limiting blocks 301 protruding at opposite ends and is inserted into the first mounting groove 103. The rear cover 50 is installed in the first cavity 105 of the ice storage box body 10. The rear cover 50 has second limiting blocks 510 protruding at opposite ends and is inserted into the second mounting groove 104.

[0050] In this embodiment, the front cover has first limiting blocks protruding at both opposite ends. These first limiting blocks are inserted into a first mounting groove, and the front cover is confined within the first mounting groove by the first limiting blocks, thus installing the front cover onto the ice storage box body. Alternatively, the front cover can be inserted into the first cavity through the first mounting opening before the first limiting blocks are inserted and confined within the first mounting groove. The rear cover has second limiting blocks protruding at both opposite ends, and these second limiting blocks are inserted into a second mounting groove. The rear cover is confined within the second mounting groove by the second limiting blocks, thus installing the rear cover onto the ice storage box body. Alternatively, the rear cover can be inserted into the first cavity through the first mounting opening before the second limiting blocks are inserted and confined within the second mounting groove.

[0051] like Figure 2 , Figure 6 , Figure 10 As shown, in one embodiment, the first mounting groove 103 has a first mounting cavity 1030, and a first opening 1031 and a second opening 1032 communicating with the first mounting cavity 1030. The first mounting cavity 1030 communicates with the outside in a second direction through the first opening 1031, and the first mounting cavity 1030 communicates with the outside in the first direction through the second opening 1032. The first direction is defined as the extension direction in the width direction of the ice storage box body 10, the second direction is defined as the extension direction in the height direction of the ice storage box body 10, and the third direction is defined as the extension direction in the length direction of the ice storage box body 10.

[0052] In this embodiment, the first mounting cavity of the first mounting slot communicates with the outside in the second direction through the first opening, and the first mounting cavity communicates with the outside in the first direction through the second opening. Thus, when the front cover is inserted into the first mounting cavity through the first mounting port, the first limiting block is inserted into the first mounting cavity through the first opening in the second direction, and the connection between the first limiting block and the front cover is inserted into the second opening. The first limiting block has degrees of freedom in the first direction and the second direction. When installing the front cover, the front cover can be adjusted in the first direction and the second direction so that the front cover can be installed on the ice storage box body.

[0053] like Figure 2 , Figure 6 , Figure 10As shown, in one embodiment, the second mounting groove 104 has a second mounting cavity 1041, and a third opening 1043 and a fourth opening 1045 communicating with the second mounting cavity 1041. The second mounting cavity 1041 communicates with the outside in a second direction through the third opening 1043, and the second mounting cavity 1041 communicates with the outside in a third direction through the fourth opening 1045. Wherein, the extending direction in the width direction of the ice storage box body 10 is defined as the first direction, the extending direction in the height direction of the ice storage box body 10 is defined as the second direction, and the extending direction in the length direction of the ice storage box body 10 is defined as the third direction.

[0054] In this embodiment, the second mounting cavity communicates with the outside in the second direction through the third opening, and the second mounting cavity communicates with the outside in the third direction through the fourth opening. Thus, the second limiting block of the rear cover can be inserted into the second mounting cavity through the third and fourth openings. The second limiting block has degrees of freedom in the second and third directions. When installing the rear cover, the rear cover can be adjusted in the second and third directions to facilitate its installation on the ice storage box body.

[0055] like Figure 5 , Figure 7 , Figure 10 As shown, in one embodiment, the first limiting block 301 includes a first limiting part 303 and a second limiting part 305. The first limiting part 303 is fixed to both opposite ends of the front cover 30 and extends along a first direction. The second limiting part 305 is fixed to the first limiting part 303 and extends along a second direction. The second limiting part 305, the first limiting part 303, and the front cover 30 form a first limiting groove 307. The second limiting part 305 is inserted into the first mounting groove 103, and the groove wall of the first mounting groove 103 near the first main body side wall 101 is inserted into the first limiting groove 307. The extension direction in the width direction of the ice storage box body 10 is defined as the first direction, the extension direction in the height direction of the ice storage box body 10 is defined as the second direction, and the extension direction in the length direction of the ice storage box body 10 is defined as the third direction.

[0056] Specifically, the first mounting groove 103 has the second opening 1032 on the groove wall near the first main body side wall 101, and the groove wall of the first mounting groove 103 with the second opening 1032 still protrudes from the bottom wall of the first mounting groove 103.

[0057] In this embodiment, the first limiting part is fixed at both ends of the front cover and extends along the first direction, and the second limiting part is fixed to the first limiting part and extends along the second direction. Thus, when the front cover is inserted into the first mounting cavity through the first mounting port, the second limiting part is first inserted into the first mounting groove, and the second limiting part, the first limiting part and the front cover form a first limiting groove. Thus, when the second limiting part is inserted into the first mounting groove, the groove wall of the first mounting groove near the side wall of the first main body is inserted into the first limiting groove.

[0058] like Figure 5 , Figure 7 , Figure 10 As shown, in one embodiment, the first limiting block further includes a clearance portion 309, which is fixed to the side of the first limiting portion 303 away from the front cover 30 and extends along a first direction. The clearance portion 309 and the second limiting portion 305 form a clearance notch 310, which is inserted into the first mounting groove 103.

[0059] In this embodiment, the clearance part is inserted into the first mounting groove, and the clearance notch is located in the first mounting groove. When the first limiting block is located in the first mounting groove, due to the existence of the clearance notch, the first limiting block can make clearance along the location of the clearance notch, thereby avoiding scratching the front cover and the ice storage box body when installing the front cover.

[0060] like Figure 5 , Figure 15 As shown, in one embodiment, the front cover 30 includes a first mounting portion 311 and a viewing window portion 315. The end of the viewing window portion 315 away from the first mounting opening 106 is recessed to form the first mounting portion 311, and the first limiting block 301 protrudes from the opposite ends of the viewing window portion 315.

[0061] In this embodiment, the viewing window is used by the user to observe the ice in the ice storage box assembly, and is usually made of a transparent material, such as transparent glass or plastic. The first mounting part can be integrally formed with the viewing window and made of the same material as the viewing window. Alternatively, it can be bonded or snapped onto the viewing window. The first mounting part is mounted on the first main body side wall of the ice storage box body, and the first limiting blocks protruding from opposite ends of the viewing window are mounted in the first mounting grooves on the second main body side wall of the ice storage box body. In this way, the front cover is securely mounted to the ice storage box body.

[0062] like Figure 9 , Figure 14 , Figure 15As shown, in one embodiment, the first mounting portion 311 has a first opening 320 at the end away from the window portion 315, and the second main body sidewall 102 has a first buckle 108 on the surface facing the first mounting portion 311, and the first buckle 108 is fastened to the first opening 320.

[0063] In this embodiment, the first buckle is secured to the first opening, thus fixing the end of the first mounting part away from the window to the side wall of the second main body. Meanwhile, the first limiting blocks protruding from the opposite ends of the window are positioned in the second mounting groove, meaning the opposite ends of the window are fixed to the side wall of the second main body, thereby stably mounting the front cover to the ice storage box body.

[0064] like Figure 5 , Figure 14 , Figure 15 As shown, in one embodiment, the first mounting part 311 has a through hole 312, and a first connector 314 is fixed on the wall of the through hole 312.

[0065] The ice storage box body 10 also includes a second connector 317, which is fixed to the cavity wall of the first cavity 105 and forms a first slot 318 with the cavity wall of the first cavity 105. The first mounting part 311 enters the first cavity 105 through the first mounting port 106 and is disposed opposite to the side wall 101 of the first body. The first connector 314 is inserted into the first slot 318.

[0066] In this embodiment, the first connector is inserted into the first slot, confining the first mounting portion within the first slot. The side of the front cover containing the first mounting portion can extend into the first mounting cavity through the first mounting opening. The first connector moves towards the position of the second connector, and then the second connector engages in the through hole. At this point, the free end of the first connector is opposite the opening of the first slot, allowing the second connector to move within the through hole. Subsequently, by moving the front cover, the free end of the first connector is inserted into the first slot through the opening of the first slot. Thus, the first mounting portion is confined in the first slot, thereby mounting the front cover onto the ice storage box body.

[0067] In one embodiment, during installation, the second connector can be inserted into the through hole, with the free end of the first connector facing the opening of the first slot. Then, the lower part of the second limiting portion of the first limiting block is inserted into the first mounting groove. At this time, the first limiting block is not fully inserted into the first mounting groove, with the clearance portion located outside the first mounting groove, allowing the second connector to move relative to the through hole. Pushing the viewing window towards the direction of the second connector moves the first mounting portion, causing the first connector to move towards the direction of the second connector, and the free end of the first connector is inserted into the first slot through the opening of the first slot of the second connector.

[0068] Because of the clearance portion, the first limiting block can be fully inserted into the first mounting slot without causing scratches between the front cover and the ice storage box body. Figure 7 As shown, in one embodiment, the surface of the clearance portion 309 facing the bottom wall of the first mounting groove 103 is defined as the clearance surface 324, which can be set as an inclined surface. During installation, the side of the front cover where the first mounting portion is located is inserted into the first cavity through the first mounting opening. The first limiting block can be aligned with the first mounting groove, and a portion of the second limiting portion of the first limiting block is inserted into the first mounting groove. At this time, the front cover is located above the ice storage box, and the second connector abuts against the front cover and is close to the through hole. Pushing the front cover downward, the second connector enters the through hole, and the clearance surface contacts the groove wall of the first mounting groove facing the second mounting groove. Since the clearance surface is an inclined surface, the clearance surface allows the clearance portion to slide towards the first mounting groove and finally be inserted into the first mounting groove. Thus, when the window portion moves in the direction of the second connector, the clearance notch can guide the clearance block to be inserted into the first mounting groove in the correct direction while making clearance.

[0069] By inserting the first connector into the first slot and limiting the first limiting block in the first mounting groove, the first mounting part of the front cover is fixed to the side wall of the first main body, and the two ends of the window part of the front cover are fixed to the side wall of the second main body. This achieves a stable installation of the front cover onto the ice storage box body. During the installation process, because the second connector can move in the through hole and the first limiting block has a clearance notch, the front cover has a certain amount of free movement relative to the ice storage box body when it is installed on the ice storage box body. Therefore, it is easy to install, and the front cover and the ice storage box body are less likely to scratch each other.

[0070] like Figure 11 , Figure 15 As shown, in one embodiment, a limiting wall 319 is formed between the window portion 315 and the first mounting portion 311, and the upper edge of the first main body sidewall 101 abuts against the limiting wall 319.

[0071] In this embodiment, since the end of the window portion away from the first mounting opening is recessed to form the first mounting portion, a limiting wall is formed between the window portion and the mounting portion. Thus, when the side of the front cover containing the first mounting portion extends into the first cavity from the first mounting opening, the upper edge of the side wall of the first main body abuts against the limiting wall. At the same time, the first connector is inserted into the first slot. The limiting of the first connector by the first slot and the limiting of the upper edge of the side wall of the first main body by the limiting wall ensure that the front cover does not move relative to the ice storage box body in the second direction and the first direction.

[0072] like Figure 1 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 16 As shown, in one embodiment, the rear cover 50 includes a first cavity wall 501 and a second cavity wall 503 connected together. The first cavity wall 501 has a second limiting block 510 protruding at its opposite ends. The first main body side wall 101 has two first vertical ribs 107 extending in a first direction protruding at its end away from the first mounting opening 106. When the second limiting block 510 is inserted into the second mounting groove 104, the end of the second cavity wall 503 away from the first cavity wall 501 is limited between the two first vertical ribs 107.

[0073] In this embodiment, the end of the second cavity wall away from the first cavity wall is limited between the two first vertical ribs. The two first vertical ribs can be arranged along a third direction. In this way, the second cavity wall will not move relative to the ice storage box body in the third direction. In addition, since the second limiting blocks protruding at opposite ends of the first cavity wall are inserted and limited in the second mounting groove, the side wall of the second mounting groove will limit the second limiting blocks, so that the first cavity wall will not move in the second direction. In this way, the rear cover can be stably installed on the ice storage box body.

[0074] like Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 16 As shown, in one embodiment, the first cavity wall 501 is provided with a third limiting block 540 protruding at both ends near the second cavity wall 503, and the second main body side wall 102 is also connected to a second mounting part 110. The second mounting part 110 and the second main body side wall 102 form an mounting space 1100, and the third limiting block 540 is inserted into the mounting space 1100.

[0075] The second limiting blocks protruding from opposite ends of the first cavity wall are inserted into the second mounting groove. The third limiting blocks protruding from the ends of the first cavity wall near the second cavity wall are inserted into the mounting space. The end of the second cavity wall away from the first cavity wall is limited between the two first vertical ribs. In this way, both the first and second cavity walls of the rear cover are fixed to the ice storage box body.

[0076] like Figure 8 , Figure 12 , Figure 13 , Figure 17 As shown, in one embodiment, the ice storage box body 10 further includes a third main body side wall 109, which is connected to the first main body side wall 101 and located between the two second main body side walls 102. The third main body side wall 109 is disposed facing the first mounting port 106. The rear cover 50 further includes a third cavity wall 505 perpendicular to the second cavity wall 503, which is disposed facing the first mounting port 106. A limiting hook 506 is provided on the side of the third cavity wall 505 away from the first mounting port 106. A limiting block 120 is provided on the side of the third main body side wall 109 away from the first mounting port 106. The limiting hook 506 extends out of the first cavity 105 from the third main body side wall 109 and is secured to the limiting block 120.

[0077] In this embodiment, the third main body sidewall extends out of the first cavity through the limiting hook and is secured to the limiting block, thereby securing the third main body sidewall to the third cavity wall.

[0078] Furthermore, the limiting hook 506 facing the limiting block 120 may have a first guide slope 5061, and the limiting block 120 opposite to the limiting hook 506 has a second guide slope 5062 that cooperates with the first guide slope 5061. During the process of the limiting hook 506 extending from the first cavity 105 into the third main body sidewall 109 and locking into the limiting block 120, the first guide slope 5061 will contact the second guide slope 5062. The side containing the first guide slope 5061 continues to move towards the side away from the second guide slope 5062 and finally locks into the outer sidewall of the limiting block 120. The cooperation of the first guide slope 5061 and the second guide slope 5062 makes the assembly of the limiting hook and the limiting block easier and prevents damage to the limiting hook and the limiting block during relative movement.

[0079] like Figure 12 , Figure 13 , Figure 17 As shown, in one embodiment, the third cavity wall 505, on the side opposite to the first mounting opening 106, is further provided with a rear cover vertical rib 508 spaced apart from the limiting hook 506. The third main body side wall 109 has a mounting hole 1090. The limiting hook 506 extends out of the third main body side wall 109 through the mounting hole 1090 and is secured to the limiting block 120. The rear cover vertical rib 508 abuts against the hole wall of the mounting hole 1090. The rear cover vertical rib 508 and the limiting block 120 are arranged along a third direction.

[0080] In this embodiment, the rear cover vertical rib abuts against the wall of the mounting hole, so that the third cavity wall and the third main body side wall will not be relatively displaced in the third direction, thereby making the installation between the rear cover and the ice storage box body more stable.

[0081] like Figure 8 , Figure 15 As shown, in one embodiment, the first mounting portion 311 is further provided with a fixing member on the side away from the first mounting opening 106. The fixing member includes a first fixing member 322 and a second fixing member 323. The first fixing member 322 is connected to the first mounting portion 311, and the second fixing member 323 is bent and fixed to the side of the first fixing member 322 away from the first mounting portion 311. When the rear cover vertical rib 508 abuts against the hole wall of the mounting hole 1090, the second fixing member 323 abuts against the third cavity wall 505.

[0082] In this embodiment, when the rear cover vertical rib abuts against the wall of the mounting hole, the second fixing member abuts against the wall of the third cavity. Thus, the second fixing member limits the third cavity wall and, in conjunction with the limiting hook, secures itself to the limiting block. The rear cover body will not undergo relative displacement in the third direction, thereby making the installation between the rear cover body and the front cover body more stable.

[0083] In the ice storage box assembly of this application embodiment, both the ice storage box body and the rear cover can be provided with multiple screw posts. After the screw posts are assembled and limited with the installation limit on the ice crushing device, they are fixed with screws, thereby combining the ice storage box assembly and the ice crushing device into a whole, achieving the effect of being non-disassembly without the use of tools, thus improving safety.

[0084] This application also provides a refrigerator including an ice storage box assembly as described in any of the above embodiments. The structure and function of the ice storage box assembly have been described above. Since the refrigerator includes the ice storage box assembly as described in any of the above embodiments, it also has the aforementioned beneficial effects, which will not be repeated here.

[0085] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses. For parts not described in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions in other embodiments.

[0086] In the description of this application, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more features.

[0087] The ice storage box assembly and refrigerator provided in the embodiments of this application have been described in detail above. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application. The description of the above embodiments is only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of this application. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope based on the ideas of this application. Therefore, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

Claims

1. An ice storage box assembly, characterized in that, The ice storage box assembly includes: An ice storage box body, the ice storage box body includes a first main body side wall and a second main body side wall, the first main body side wall and the second main body side wall are bent and connected, the first main body side wall and the second main body side wall form a communicating first cavity and a first mounting port, the end of the second main body side wall near the first mounting port is provided with a first mounting groove, and the groove wall of the first mounting groove away from the first main body side wall is provided with a second mounting groove; A front cover, the front cover portion being attached to the side wall of the first main body facing the first cavity, with first limiting blocks protruding from opposite ends of the front cover, the first limiting blocks being inserted into the first mounting groove; and The rear cover is installed in the first cavity of the ice storage box body, and the two opposite ends of the rear cover are provided with second limiting blocks, which are inserted into the second mounting groove. The first limiting block includes a first limiting part and a second limiting part. The first limiting part is fixed at both ends of the front cover and extends along a first direction. The second limiting part is fixed to the first limiting part and extends along a second direction. The second limiting part, the first limiting part, and the front cover form a first limiting groove. The second limiting part is inserted into the first mounting groove. The groove wall of the first mounting groove near the side wall of the first main body is inserted into the first limiting groove.

2. The ice storage box assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first mounting groove has a first mounting cavity, and has a first opening and a second opening communicating with the first mounting cavity. The first mounting cavity communicates with the outside in a second direction through the first opening, and communicates with the outside in a first direction through the second opening.

3. The ice storage box assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second mounting groove has a second mounting cavity, and a third opening and a fourth opening that communicate with the second mounting cavity. The second mounting cavity communicates with the outside in a second direction through the third opening, and the second mounting cavity communicates with the outside in a third direction through the fourth opening.

4. The ice storage box assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first limiting block further includes a clearance portion, which is fixed to the side of the first limiting block away from the front cover and extends along a first direction. The clearance portion and the second limiting block form a clearance notch, and the clearance portion is inserted into the first mounting groove.

5. The ice storage box assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front cover includes a first mounting part and a window part. The end of the window part away from the first mounting opening is recessed to form the first mounting part, and the first limiting block protrudes from the opposite ends of the window part.

6. The ice storage box assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first mounting part has a first opening at the end away from the window part, and the second main body sidewall has a first buckle on the surface facing the first mounting part, and the first buckle is fastened to the first opening.

7. The ice storage box assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first mounting part has a through hole, and a first connector is fixed on the wall of the through hole; The ice storage box body also includes a second connector, which is fixed to the cavity wall of the first cavity and forms a first slot with the cavity wall of the first cavity. The first mounting part enters the first cavity through the first mounting port and is disposed opposite to the side wall of the first body. The first connector is inserted into the first slot.

8. The ice storage box assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, A limiting wall is formed between the viewing window and the first mounting part, and the upper edge of the first main body sidewall abuts against the limiting wall.

9. The ice storage box assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The rear cover includes a first cavity wall and a second cavity wall connected together. The second limiting block is provided at the opposite ends of the first cavity wall. The end of the first main body side wall away from the first mounting port is provided with two first vertical ribs extending in a first direction. When the second limiting block is inserted into the second mounting groove, the end of the second cavity wall away from the first cavity wall is limited between the two first vertical ribs.

10. The ice storage box assembly according to claim 9, characterized in that, The first cavity wall has a third limiting block protruding at both ends near the second cavity wall. The second main body side wall is also connected to a second mounting part. The second mounting part and the second main body side wall form an installation space. The third limiting block is inserted into the installation space.

11. The ice storage box assembly according to claim 10, characterized in that, The ice storage box body also includes a third main body side wall, which is connected to the first main body side wall and located between the two second main body side walls. The third main body side wall faces the first mounting port. The rear cover also includes a third cavity wall perpendicular to the second cavity wall, which faces the first mounting port. A limiting hook is provided on the side of the third cavity wall away from the first mounting port, and a limiting block is provided on the side of the third main body side wall away from the first mounting port. The limiting hook extends out of the first cavity from the third main body side wall and is secured to the limiting block.

12. The ice storage box assembly according to claim 11, characterized in that, The third cavity wall is provided with a rear cover vertical rib spaced apart from the first mounting port on the side opposite to the limiting hook. The third main body side wall is provided with a mounting hole. The limiting hook extends out of the third main body side wall from the mounting hole and is fixed to the limiting block. The rear cover vertical rib abuts against the hole wall of the mounting hole.

13. The ice storage box assembly according to claim 12, characterized in that, The first mounting part is also provided with a fixing member on the side away from the first mounting opening. The fixing member includes a first fixing member and a second fixing member. The first fixing member is connected to the first mounting part, and the second fixing member is bent and fixed to the side of the first fixing member away from the first mounting part. When the rear cover vertical rib abuts against the hole wall of the mounting hole, the second fixing member abuts against the third cavity wall.

14. A refrigerator, characterized in that, Includes the ice storage box assembly as described in any one of claims 1-13.

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