Display screen mounting structure, door body with same, and refrigerator

Abstract

This invention discloses a display screen mounting structure, comprising: a pre-embedded box, including a box body and an accommodating space disposed on the box body; a display screen module, installed into the accommodating space; a foamed support structure is provided on the side of the box body facing away from the accommodating space, the foamed support structure including a plurality of support ribs spaced apart along the length or width direction of the box body, the foamed support structure also including abutting members disposed on the box body and extending outward from the box body, the abutting members being located at both ends of the support ribs and contacting the surface of the support ribs facing the box body, for restricting the movement of the support ribs toward the box body, the support ribs being made of rigid material. The display screen mounting structure disclosed in this invention utilizes the supporting force of the support ribs made of rigid material and the abutting force of the abutting members to ensure that the pre-embedded box is not squeezed and dented during the foaming of the door body, thus eliminating the need for plugs, simplifying the door body manufacturing process, and avoiding the impurity problems caused by plugs.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of refrigerator door assembly, and more particularly to a display screen mounting structure, a door having the same structure, and a refrigerator. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, to enhance user convenience, many refrigerators feature displays on their doors, showing the refrigerator's temperature, humidity, and other statuses. Users can also adjust these settings via touchscreen. However, installing the display requires a pre-embedded box to be installed before the foaming process. Foam plugs are placed inside the pre-embedded box to prevent it from being dented by the foam material. After foaming is complete, the plugs need to be removed. This process makes door manufacturing relatively complex and necessitates cleaning dust and impurities from inside the door glass that may have been introduced by the plugs. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a display screen mounting structure, a door body having the same, and a refrigerator.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, one embodiment of the present invention provides a display screen mounting structure, including: a pre-embedded box, comprising a box body and an accommodating space disposed on the box body;

[0005] A display module is installed into the accommodating space; a foam support structure is provided on the side of the housing facing away from the accommodating space, the foam support structure includes a plurality of support ribs spaced apart along the length or width of the housing, the foam support structure also includes a retaining member provided on the housing and extending outward from the housing, the retaining member is located at both ends of the support rib and contacts the surface of the support rib facing the housing, for restricting the movement of the support rib toward the housing, the support rib is made of rigid material.

[0006] As a further improvement of the present invention, the support rib is further provided with a positioning member that abuts against the end of the support rib, the positioning member being used to restrict the movement of the support rib along its length direction.

[0007] As a further improvement of the present invention, the foamed support structure further includes a hoop fixedly connected to the box body, the hoop being arranged around the outer peripheral wall of the support rib, and the inner diameter of the hoop being adapted to the cross-sectional size of the support rib.

[0008] As a further improvement of the present invention, a plurality of the hoop rings are spaced apart along the length direction of the support rib.

[0009] As a further improvement of the present invention, the display module is provided with a mounting adjustment component on the side near the housing. The mounting adjustment component includes a bracket, an elastic element disposed on the bracket, and a moving element movably connected to the bracket. The display module is installed into the accommodating space, and the moving element abuts against the inner wall of the accommodating space and is subjected to a force in a direction away from the accommodating space.

[0010] As a further improvement of the present invention, the edge of the moving part is provided with a hook, and the bracket is provided with a limiting part adapted to the hook.

[0011] As a further improvement of the present invention, the bracket is provided with a mounting post, and the elastic element is sleeved on the mounting post.

[0012] As a further improvement of the present invention, the surface of the moving member near the inner wall of the accommodating space forms an abutting plane and an mounting slope inclined toward the bracket, the display module is installed into the accommodating space, and the abutting plane abuts against the inner wall of the accommodating space.

[0013] Another embodiment of the present invention discloses a door body on which the display screen mounting structure described above is installed.

[0014] Another embodiment of the present invention discloses a refrigerator, which includes a cabinet and a door as described above.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the display screen installation structure disclosed in this invention, by setting a foam support structure on the pre-embedded box, utilizes the supporting force of the support ribs made of rigid material and the holding force of the abutment to ensure that the pre-embedded box is not squeezed and dented during the foaming of the door body. Thus, there is no need to use plugs during the foaming of the door body, which simplifies the door body manufacturing process and avoids the impurity problems caused by plugs. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a refrigerator door in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the pre-embedded box in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the display screen mounting structure according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a display module according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 5 for Figure 4 An enlarged schematic diagram of part A in the middle. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the specific embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, these embodiments do not limit the present invention, and any structural, methodological, or functional modifications made by those skilled in the art based on these embodiments are included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0022] It should be understood that terms such as “above,” “over,” “below,” and “under” used herein to indicate spatial relative position are for illustrative purposes to describe the relationship of one unit or feature relative to another unit or feature as shown in the accompanying drawings. The terms “spatial relative position” may be intended to include different orientations of the equipment in use or operation other than those shown in the figures.

[0023] like Figure 1 As shown, the present invention discloses a refrigerator door with a display screen mounting structure installed on the door.

[0024] like Figure 1-5 As shown, one embodiment of the present invention discloses a display screen mounting structure, including: a pre-embedded box 100, a display screen module 200, and a foam support structure 300. The pre-embedded box 100 includes a box body 110 and an accommodating space 120 disposed on the box body 110, and the display screen module 200 is mounted to the accommodating space 120. The foam support structure 300 is disposed on the side of the box body 110 opposite to the accommodating space 120, and the foam support structure 300 includes a plurality of support ribs 310 spaced apart along the length or width direction of the box body 110. The foam support structure also includes a retaining member 320 disposed on the box body 110 and extending beyond the box body 110. The retaining member 320 is located at both ends of the support ribs 310 and contacts the surface of the support ribs 310 facing the box body 110, for restricting the movement of the support ribs 310 toward the box body 110. The support ribs 310 are made of a rigid material.

[0025] The display screen installation structure disclosed in this invention, by setting a foam support structure 300 on the pre-embedded box 100, utilizes the supporting force of the support rib 310 made of rigid material and the abutment force of the abutment member 320 to ensure that the pre-embedded box 100 is not squeezed and dented during the foaming of the door body. Thus, there is no need to use plugs during the foaming of the door body, which simplifies the door body manufacturing process and avoids the impurity problems caused by plugs.

[0026] Specifically, the foamed support structure 300 in this embodiment includes seven support ribs 310 spaced apart along the length of the box body 110. The support ribs 310 are made of a rigid material. Specifically, the support ribs 310 are hollow square steel bars. The square steel ensures that the support ribs 310 have sufficient strength to withstand the pressure of the foaming material. Furthermore, the hollow square steel prevents the support ribs 310 from becoming excessively heavy, and the foaming material can also enter the hollow portion of the square steel, resulting in better insulation of the door body.

[0027] The support rib 310 is also provided with a positioning member 330 that abuts against the end of the support rib 310. The positioning member 330 is used to restrict the movement of the support rib 310 along its length. Specifically, each support rib has abutment members 320 at both ends, and on one end of the abutment member 320, the positioning member 330 extends outward from the abutment member 320 and abuts against the end surface of the support rib 310. When the end surface of the support rib 310 abuts against the positioning member 330, it can be determined that the support rib 310 is installed in place.

[0028] The foamed support structure 300 also includes a hoop 340 fixedly connected to the box body 110. The hoop 340 is arranged around the outer peripheral wall of the support rib 310, and the internal dimensions of the hoop 340 are adapted to the cross-sectional dimensions of the support rib 310. Multiple hoops 340 are spaced apart along the length of the support rib 310. By fixing the support rib 310 with the hoop 340 and the positioning element 330, the support rib 310 will not move on the box body 110 after installation, nor will it be displaced by the foaming material during foaming. To adapt to square steel, the hoop 340 has a U-shaped structure. Alternatively, a snap-fit ​​element can be provided on the box body, and the support rib can be installed onto the snap-fit ​​element, thereby fixing the support rib with the snap-fit ​​element and the positioning element. In another embodiment, the support rib can also be installed using adhesive or other fixing structures.

[0029] Thus, when the support rib 310 is installed onto the box body 110, the support rib 310 can be inserted into the hoop 340 at the abutment 320 where the positioning member 330 is not provided. When the end surface of the support rib 310 abuts against the positioning member 330, the support rib 310 can no longer move along its length toward the positioning member 330, thus confirming that the support rib 310 is installed in place. Therefore, the support rib 310 is fixed by the abutment 320, the positioning member 330, and the hoop 340, ensuring that it will not shift during door foaming. The abutment 320, the positioning member 330, and the hoop 340 can all be integrally formed with the embedded box 100.

[0030] To power the display module 200 on the door, the power cord from the refrigerator body needs to be guided from the door hinge to the embedded box 100 of the display module mounting structure and connected to the cable extending from the display module 200. In existing technology, the power cable is typically guided along the portion of the embedded box 100 near the lower trim of the door before connecting to the cable on the display module 200. This causes interference between the power cable and the installation path of the display module 200, thus affecting the installation of the display module 200. In this embodiment of the invention, as... Figure 2As shown, multiple cable management guides 350 are provided on the hoop 340 of the support rib 310 closest to the upper trim strip of the door body, and a cable management box 360 is provided at the end of the pre-embedded box 100. The power cable extending from the box body can pass through the support rib 310 along the cable management guides 350 and enter the cable management box 360, and finally connect to the cable on the display module 200 to supply power to the display module 200. Thus, the power cable runs through the upper part of the door body and is collected in the cable management box 360, separating the power cable from the display module 200 in the left and right directions. This prevents the power cable from interfering with the installation path of the display module 200, facilitating the installation of the display module 200.

[0031] like Figure 3-5 As shown, a mounting adjustment assembly 210 is provided on the side of the display module 200 near the accommodating space 120. The mounting adjustment assembly 210 includes a bracket 211, an elastic member 212 disposed on the bracket 211, and a moving member 213 movably connected to the bracket 211. The display module 200 is mounted to the accommodating space 120, and the mounting adjustment assembly 210 abuts against the inner wall of the accommodating space 120 and is subjected to a force in a direction away from the accommodating space 120.

[0032] Specifically, when the display module 200 is installed on the door, the glass touch panel in the display module 200 needs to be tightly fitted to the door glass to reduce the possibility of touch failure when the user performs touch operations. Therefore, an installation adjustment component 210 is provided on the display module. When the display module 200 is installed into the receiving space 120 in the pre-embedded box 100, the installation adjustment component 210 abuts against the inner wall of the receiving space 120, and the moving part 213 presses the elastic part 212 to make the glass touch panel tightly fitted to the door glass.

[0033] In embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 4As shown, the side of the display module 200 closest to the inner wall of the accommodating space 120 is the mounting surface 220. Multiple mounting adjustment components 210 are provided on the mounting surface 220, spaced apart to distribute force evenly. In this embodiment, eight mounting adjustment components 210 are provided on the mounting surface 220: one at each of the four corners and four in the middle. The points of the four middle components are connected by a line to form a quadrilateral. This results in five rows of contact points with the inner wall of the accommodating space 120 longitudinally and five rows laterally. Ultimately, the presence of contact points at the corners and the middle of the mounting surface 220 better supports the display module, allowing the touch glass screen on the display module to fit more tightly with the door glass, reducing the possibility of touch malfunction.

[0034] like Figure 5 As shown, the edge of the moving part 213 is provided with a hook 2131, and the bracket 211 is provided with a limiting part 2111 that is adapted to the hook 2131. When the display module is not installed on the door, the hook 2131 of the moving part 213 is snapped into place with the limiting part 2111 of the bracket 211, so that the moving part 213 will not easily detach from the bracket 211.

[0035] In this embodiment of the invention, the bracket 211 is provided with a mounting post 2112, and the elastic element 212 is sleeved on the mounting post 2112. Specifically, the elastic element 212 is a spring. When the display module is not installed on the door, the elastic element 212 is in a relaxed state, and at this time, the hook 2131 of the moving element 213 is snapped into place with the limiting part 2111 of the bracket 211. When the display module is installed on the door, the moving element 213 is squeezed by the inner wall of the accommodating space 120, which compresses the elastic element 212. During this process, the maximum movement path of the moving element 213 can reach 3.5mm, thereby making it easier for the display module 200 to be installed into the accommodating space 120 of the embedded box 100.

[0036] like Figure 5As shown, the moving part 213 has an abutment plane 2132 and an inclined mounting surface 2133 that slopes towards the bracket 211 on its surface near the inner wall of the accommodating space 120. The display module 200 is installed into the accommodating space 120, and the abutment plane 2132 abuts against the inner wall of the accommodating space 120. By providing the inclined mounting surface 2133 on the moving part 213, when the display module 200 is installed into the accommodating space 120, the inner wall of the accommodating space 120 first contacts the inclined mounting surface 2133, making the installation of the display module 200 easier. Then, the inner wall of the accommodating space 120 contacts the abutment plane 2132 and presses the mounting adjustment component 200, causing the moving part 213 to be subjected to a force away from the accommodating space 120. This allows the touch glass screen on the other side of the display module to be tightly attached to the door glass, while also preventing scratches on the door glass during installation.

[0037] In existing technology, the manufacturing process of refrigerator doors involves first fixing the pre-embedded box to the upper trim strip, and then assembling the upper, lower, left, and right trim strips to form the door frame. However, after the door frame is assembled, the diagonals of the resulting quadrilateral are often inconsistent, causing misalignment.

[0038] In embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 2 As shown, a door control embedded box 101 is also provided. The embedded box 100 is integrally formed with the door control embedded box 100, thus forming a large integrated embedded box assembly. The four sides of the embedded box assembly are respectively fixedly connected to the upper trim strip, lower trim strip, left trim strip, and right trim strip of the door body, so that the door frame does not skew. Figure 2 As shown, the door control embedded box 101 and the embedded box 100 form a right-angle structure. Furthermore, multiple connecting structures are formed on the four sides of the overall large embedded box assembly, thereby fixing and connecting the upper and lower decorative strips and the left and right decorative strips of the door body, ultimately ensuring that the diagonal of the assembled door frame does not deviate. Specifically, in this embodiment of the invention, the door control embedded box 101 is an embedded box for controlling the automatic door opening module.

[0039] The present invention also discloses a refrigerator, which includes a cabinet and a door as described above.

[0040] It should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This way of describing the specification is only for clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0041] The detailed descriptions listed above are merely specific descriptions of feasible embodiments of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. All equivalent embodiments or modifications made without departing from the spirit of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A display screen mounting structure, comprising: An embedded box includes a box body and a receiving space provided on the box body; The display module is installed into the accommodating space; The characteristic feature is that the side of the box body facing away from the accommodating space is provided with a foam support structure, the foam support structure includes a plurality of support ribs spaced apart along the length or width direction of the box body, and the support ribs are made of rigid material; The foamed support structure also includes a retaining member disposed on the box body and extending outward from the box body. The retaining member is located at both ends of the support rib and contacts the surface of the support rib facing the box body, thereby restricting the movement of the support rib toward the box body. The support rib is also provided with a positioning member that abuts against the end of the support rib. The positioning member is used to restrict the movement of the support rib along its length direction. On the abutment at one end, the positioning member extends outward from the abutment and abuts against the end surface of the support rib. The foamed support structure also includes a hoop fixedly connected to the box body. The hoop is arranged around the outer peripheral wall of the support rib, and the internal size of the hoop is adapted to the cross-sectional size of the support rib. Multiple hoops are spaced apart along the length of the support rib, and the hoop has a U-shaped structure. Multiple wire guides are provided on the hoop of the support rib closest to the upper trim strip of the door body, and a wire storage box is provided at the end of the pre-embedded box. The power cable extending from the housing passes through the support rib along the cable guide and enters the cable storage box, and finally connects to the cable on the display module.

2. The display screen mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The display module is provided with an installation adjustment component on the side near the housing. The installation adjustment component includes a bracket, an elastic element disposed on the bracket, and a moving element movably connected to the bracket. The display module is installed into the receiving space, and the moving element abuts against the inner wall of the receiving space and is subjected to a force in a direction away from the receiving space.

3. The display screen mounting structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The moving part has a hook on its edge, and the bracket has a limiting part that matches the hook.

4. The display screen mounting structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bracket is provided with a mounting post, and the elastic element is sleeved on the mounting post.

5. The display screen mounting structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The surface of the moving part near the inner wall of the accommodating space forms an abutting plane and an inclined mounting surface that tilts toward the bracket. The display module is installed into the accommodating space, and the abutting plane abuts against the inner wall of the accommodating space.

6. A door body, characterized in that, The door is equipped with a display screen mounting structure as described in any one of claims 1-5.

7. A refrigerator, characterized in that, The refrigerator includes a cabinet and a door as described in claim 6.

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