Refrigeration appliance

Abstract

The application discloses a refrigeration equipment, comprising a cabinet, a door body and a front cover assembly, the cabinet has a chamber with a forward opening, the front side of the cabinet is provided with two hinge fixing members distributed along the left-right direction; the door body is arranged in front of the cabinet; the front cover assembly is arranged in front of the cabinet; the front cover assembly has a first state of covering the left hinge fixing member and a second state of covering the right hinge fixing member, the front cover assembly has an overlapping area overlapping in the first state and the second state and a non-overlapping area not overlapping in the first state and the second state, and the non-overlapping area is used for covering the hinge fixing member. The non-overlapping area of the front cover assembly covers the left and right hinge fixing members in the first state and the second state respectively, improving the appearance aesthetics, protecting the hinge fixing members not in use, and the overlapping area can cover other areas of the refrigeration equipment that need to be covered, improving the structural utilization rate of the front cover assembly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of refrigeration equipment, and particularly to a refrigeration device. Background Technology

[0002] To accommodate different installation conditions and user preferences, certain models of refrigerators, freezers, and other refrigeration equipment require hinge mounting points on both the left and right sides of the unit. The hinge connects to one of these two mounting points, allowing the unit to switch between left-opening and right-opening modes by changing the hinge's position. However, when the hinge is connected to one mounting point, the other is exposed, affecting the unit's aesthetics and making it vulnerable to damage due to lack of protection. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a refrigeration device in which the front cover assembly can cover the hinge fasteners on different sides.

[0004] To achieve one of the above-mentioned objectives, one embodiment of the present invention provides a refrigeration device, comprising:

[0005] The box has a compartment that opens forward, and two hinge fasteners distributed in the left-right direction are provided on the front side of the box.

[0006] A door, which is located at the front of the housing;

[0007] Front cover assembly, the front cover assembly being disposed at the front of the housing;

[0008] The front cover assembly has a first state that covers the hinge fastener on the left side and a second state that covers the hinge fastener on the right side. The front cover assembly has an overlapping area that overlaps in the first state and the second state and a non-overlapping area that does not overlap in the first state and the second state. The non-overlapping area is used to cover the hinge fastener.

[0009] The enclosure also has a front-opening receiving chamber, the front cover assembly covers at least part of the receiving chamber, and the refrigeration device further includes a control component disposed within the receiving chamber, the overlapping area covering the control component;

[0010] The front cover assembly includes a front cover and a first electronic device mounted on the rear side of the front cover. The first electronic device is disposed in the overlapping area. The control assembly has a connection portion for connecting to the first electronic device. The connection portion is detachably connected to the first electronic device. When the front cover assembly is in a first state, it rotates 180° relative to when it is in a second state about an axis that passes through the center of the first electronic device and extends in a front-rear direction.

[0011] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present invention, when the front cover assembly is in a first state, the front cover assembly exposes the hinge fastener on the right side, and when the front cover assembly is in a second state, the front cover assembly exposes the hinge fastener on the left side.

[0012] The refrigeration equipment also includes a hinge assembly connected to the exposed hinge fastener and to the door body.

[0013] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present invention, the first electronic device is a magnetically sensitive switch.

[0014] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present invention, the first electronic device and the center of the front cover are staggered in the left-right direction, and the first electronic device and the center of the front cover correspond to each other in height.

[0015] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present invention, the refrigeration device further includes a pre-embedded box disposed in the receiving chamber, and the control component is disposed in the pre-embedded box;

[0016] When the front cover assembly is in the first state and the second state, the front cover is installed on the front side of the embedded box.

[0017] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present invention, the rear side of the front cover is provided with two sets of symmetrical buckle structures, and the pre-embedded box has two sets of upper and lower mating structures distributed vertically. The upper and lower mating structures are used to cooperate with one of the buckle structures respectively to fix the front cover assembly when the front cover assembly is in the first state and the second state.

[0018] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present invention, the hinge fastener includes a first connecting plate for connecting with the hinge assembly, and the embedded box is located behind the first connecting plate.

[0019] The length of the pre-embedded box in the left-right direction is greater than the length of the front cover in the left-right direction. The upper mating structure includes two first upper mating parts corresponding to the two first connecting plates respectively, and a second upper mating part located between the two first upper mating parts. The buckle structure has a first buckle part for mating with the first upper mating parts and a second buckle part for mating with the second upper mating parts. The first buckle part and the second buckle part extend rearward from the rear side of the front cover. The first connecting plate is provided with a mating through hole for the first buckle part to pass through.

[0020] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present invention, the extension length of the first latching portion is greater than the extension length of the second latching portion.

[0021] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present invention, the lower mating structure includes two first lower mating portions located below the two first upper mating portions and a second lower mating portion located between the two first lower mating portions;

[0022] When the front cover assembly is in the first state, the two first latching parts respectively engage with the first upper mating part and the first lower mating part on the left side, and the two second latching parts respectively engage with the first upper mating part and the second lower mating part;

[0023] When the front cover assembly is in the second state, the two first latching parts engage with the first upper mating parts on the left and right sides and the first lower mating part on the right side, respectively, and the two second latching parts engage with the first upper mating parts and the second lower mating parts, respectively.

[0024] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present invention, the first latching part is disposed in the non-overlapping area, and the second latching part is disposed in the overlapping area.

[0025] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: the non-overlapping areas of the front cover assembly in the first state and the second state respectively cover the hinge fastener on the left and the hinge fastener on the right, so as to improve the appearance and protect the hinge fastener that is not used. The overlapping area remains unchanged in the first state and the second state of the front cover assembly, so as to cover other areas of the refrigeration equipment that need to be covered, thereby improving the structural utilization of the front cover assembly and simplifying the structure of the refrigeration equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the front cover assembly in a first state according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Enlarged view of region A in the middle;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the box body according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the front cover assembly in a second state and with the inner liner, door body and hinge assembly hidden, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of a refrigeration device with a hidden front cover assembly, inner liner, door body, and hinge assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Enlarged view of region B in the middle;

[0032] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a front cover assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the hinge fastener according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the embedded box according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 10 yes Figure 9 Enlarged view of region C in the middle;

[0036] Figure 11 This is a structural schematic diagram of the pre-embedded box from another perspective of the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first decorative cover according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the embedded box according to the second embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second decorative cover and the third decorative cover according to the second embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second decorative cover according to the second embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a partially embedded box, hinge assembly, wire structure, and drag chain according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0042] Figure 17 This is a structural schematic diagram of a door body, hinge assembly, wire structure, and drag chain according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0043] Figure 18 yes Figure 17 Enlarged view of region D in the middle;

[0044] Among them, 1. Box body; 101. Outer shell; 102. Inner liner; 103. Compartment; 104. Reception chamber; 2. Hinge assembly; 201. First fixing part; 202. Second fixing part; 203. Connecting rod; 204. Third fixing part; 3. Door body; 301. Wiring channel; 4. Front cover assembly; 401. Front cover; 4011. First latching part; 4012. Second latching part; 4013. Positioning part; 402. First electronic component; 5. 501. Hinge fastener; 501. First connecting plate; 5011. Mating through hole; 502. Second connecting plate; 6. Control assembly; 7. Embedded box; 701. First receiving cavity; 702. Second receiving cavity; 703. First groove; 704. Second groove; 705. First upper mating part; 706. Second upper mating part; 707. First lower mating part; 708. Second lower mating part; 709. Positioning groove; 710. Upper shell; 711. Lower shell 712. Body; 713. First cable outlet; 714. Second cable outlet; 715. First slot; 716. Second slot; 717. Third slot; 718. Guide groove; 8. Wire structure; 801. Wire channel; 802. Shaft; 9. Seal; 901. Wire hole; 10. Cable chain; 11. First decorative cover; 1101. First fastening part; 1102. Second fastening part; 1103. First opening; 1104. 11041, Stop; 11042, Limiting protrusion; 11043, Clamping tooth; 1105, First stop fixing part; 1106, Second stop fixing part; 12, Second decorative cover; 1201, Second opening; 1202, Third fastening part; 1203, First guide block; 1204, First support block; 13, Third decorative cover; 1301, Third opening; 1302, Fourth fastening part; 1303, Second guide block; 1304, Second support block. Detailed Implementation

[0045] 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.

[0046] In the various illustrations of this invention, for ease of illustration, certain dimensions of structures or parts may be enlarged relative to other structures or parts; therefore, only the basic structure of the subject matter of this invention is used to illustrate the invention.

[0047] like Figures 1 to 18 As shown, the present invention provides a refrigeration device, including a housing 1, a door 3, and a front cover assembly 4.

[0048] The box 1 has a front-opening compartment 103, and two hinge fasteners 5 are provided on the front side of the box 1 in the left-right direction.

[0049] The door 3 is located in front of the housing 1;

[0050] The front cover assembly 4 is located at the front of the housing 1;

[0051] The front cover assembly 4 has a first state that covers the hinge fastener 5 on the left side and a second state that covers the hinge fastener 5 on the right side. The front cover assembly 4 has an overlapping area that overlaps in the first state and the second state and a non-overlapping area that does not overlap in the first state and the second state. The non-overlapping area is used to cover the hinge fastener 5.

[0052] In the first and second states, the non-overlapping areas of the front cover assembly 4 cover the left hinge fastener 5 and the right hinge fastener 5 respectively, thereby improving the appearance and protecting the hinge fastener 5 that is not used. The overlapping area remains unchanged in the first and second states of the front cover assembly 4, and is used to cover other areas of the refrigeration equipment that need to be covered, thereby improving the structural utilization of the front cover assembly 4 and simplifying the structure of the refrigeration equipment.

[0053] When the front cover assembly 4 is in the first state, the front cover assembly 4 exposes the hinge fastener 5 on the right side, and when the front cover assembly 4 is in the second state, the front cover assembly 4 exposes the hinge fastener 5 on the left side.

[0054] The refrigeration equipment also includes a hinge assembly 2, a pre-embedded box 7, a control assembly 6, and a wire structure 8.

[0055] The hinge assembly 2 is connected to the exposed hinge fastener 5 and to the door body 3. In the first and second states, the front cover assembly 4 allows the refrigeration equipment to open in different directions, thus enabling the left and right doors to be interchanged.

[0056] The housing 1 also has a forward-opening receiving chamber 104, and the front cover assembly 4 covers at least a portion of the receiving chamber 104.

[0057] The housing 1 includes an outer shell 101 and an inner liner 102 located inside the outer shell 101. The space between the bottom wall of the outer shell 101 and the top wall of the inner liner 102 forms a receiving chamber 104.

[0058] Specifically, the control component 6 is disposed within the containment chamber 104, and the overlapping area covers the control component 6.

[0059] The front cover assembly 4 is rotated 180° when it is in the first state relative to when it is in the second state. That is, in the process of switching the front cover assembly 4 between the first state and the second state, the front cover assembly 4 needs to be flipped 180°.

[0060] The front cover assembly 4 includes a front cover 401 and a first electronic device 402 mounted on the rear side of the front cover 401. The first electronic device 402 is disposed in the overlapping area. The control assembly 6 has a connecting portion for connecting with the first electronic device 402. When the front cover assembly 4 is in the first state, it rotates 180° relative to when it is in the second state, about an axis passing through the center of the first electronic device 402 and extending in the front-rear direction. That is, after the front cover assembly 4 rotates, the position of the center of the first electronic device 402 does not change, ensuring that the first electronic device 402 is connected to the connecting portion.

[0061] Specifically, the first electronic device 402 is a magnetic switch. The magnetic switch is used to detect the external temperature, and the first electronic device 402 is located on the front cover 401 to ensure the accuracy of the external temperature detection.

[0062] The connecting part is detachably connected to the first electronic device 402. For example, the connecting part can be plugged into the first electronic device 402, in which case the connecting part is a connector. The connecting part can also be connected to the first electronic device 402 through direct contact, in which case the connecting part is a metal contact piece.

[0063] The center of the first electronic device 402 is staggered with that of the front cover 401 in the left-right direction. When the front cover assembly 4 is in the first state, the first electronic device 402 is located in the right half of the front cover 401, that is, the area of ​​the front cover 401 on the left side of the first electronic device 402 is larger, which facilitates the front cover 401 to cover the hinge fastener 5 on the left side. When the front cover assembly 4 is in the second state, the first electronic device 402 is located in the left half of the front cover 401, that is, the area of ​​the front cover 401 on the right side of the first electronic device 402 is larger, which facilitates the front cover 401 to cover the hinge fastener 5 on the right side.

[0064] The first electronic device 402 corresponds in height to the center of the front cover 401. In this way, after the front cover assembly 4 is rotated 180°, the height of the center of the first electronic device 402 will not change, preventing the first electronic device 402 from separating from the connecting part.

[0065] The pre-embedded box 7 is disposed within the receiving chamber 104, wherein the control component 6 is disposed within the pre-embedded box 7.

[0066] When the front cover assembly 4 is in the first state and the second state, the front cover 401 is installed on the front side of the embedded box 7.

[0067] The pre-embedded box 7 has a first receiving cavity 701 and two second receiving cavities 702 respectively disposed on the left and right sides of the first receiving cavity 701. Both the first receiving cavity 701 and the second receiving cavity 702 open forward. The control component 6 is disposed in the first receiving cavity 701. The function of the second receiving cavity 702 is to accommodate part of the wiring harness used to connect to the display screen on the door body 3.

[0068] When the front cover assembly 4 is in the first state, it covers the first accommodating cavity 701 and the second accommodating cavity 702 on the left side, while the second accommodating cavity 702 on the right side is exposed, allowing the wiring harness connecting the display screen on the door body 3 to pass through. When the front cover assembly 4 is in the second state, it covers the first accommodating cavity 701 and the second accommodating cavity 702 on the right side, while the second accommodating cavity 702 on the left side is exposed, allowing the wiring harness connecting the display screen on the door body 3 to pass through. Therefore, the front cover assembly 4 of the present invention can also cover the first accommodating cavity 701, the control component 6 within the first accommodating cavity 701, and the second accommodating cavity 702, which does not require the wiring harness to pass through, thus improving the aesthetic appearance.

[0069] The second accommodating cavity 702 is longitudinally aligned with the hinge fixing member 5, so that the front cover assembly 4 can simultaneously cover the hinge fixing member 5 and the second accommodating cavity 702.

[0070] Preferably, the second receiving cavity 702 is located below the hinge fixing member 5. When the hinge assembly 2 is installed on the hinge fixing member 5, the hinge assembly 2 can cover at least part of the second receiving cavity 702 and part of the wiring harness, further improving the appearance.

[0071] The hinge fastener 5 can be integrated with the housing 1, or it can be a part installed on the housing 1.

[0072] Preferably, the hinge fastener 5 includes a first connecting plate 501 for connecting to the hinge assembly 2 and a second connecting plate 502 for connecting to the housing 1, and the embedded box 7 is located behind the first connecting plate 501.

[0073] The first connecting plate 501 is installed on the front side of the embedded box 7, and the second connecting plate 502 is fixed inside the receiving chamber 104 and located between the embedded box 7 and the top wall of the receiving chamber 104. The first connecting plate 501 extends longitudinally, and the second connecting plate 502 extends horizontally backward from the top of the first connecting plate 501.

[0074] The hinge fastener 5 connects both the housing 1 and the embedded box 7, improving the stability of the hinge fastener 5. At the same time, the embedded box 7 is fixed to the housing 1 using the hinge fastener 5, simplifying the structure.

[0075] Specifically, the front side of the embedded box 7, above the second accommodating cavity 702, and the first connecting plate 501 are provided with a first through hole extending laterally. The first through hole is used for fasteners to pass through, connecting the first connecting plate 501 to the embedded box 7. The housing 1, the second connecting plate 502, and the embedded box 7 are provided with a second through hole extending longitudinally, which is used for fasteners to pass through. The second connecting plate 502 and the embedded box 7 are provided with a third through hole extending longitudinally, which is used for fasteners to pass through, connecting the second connecting plate 502 and the embedded box 7 together.

[0076] The front of the pre-embedded box 7 is provided with a first groove 703 that cooperates with the first connecting plate 501, and the top is provided with a second groove 704 that cooperates with the second connecting plate 502. The first groove 703 and the second groove 704 prevent the hinge fastener 5 from protruding from the pre-embedded box 7, and prevent the pre-embedded box 7 from failing to fit tightly against the top wall of the box body 1 and the front cover 401.

[0077] The rear side of the front cover 401 is provided with two sets of symmetrical buckle structures. The embedded box 7 has two sets of upper and lower mating structures distributed vertically. The upper and lower mating structures are used to cooperate with one of the buckle structures respectively to fix the front cover assembly 4 when the front cover assembly 4 is in the first state and the second state, so that the front cover assembly 4 can be fixed in both the first state and the second state.

[0078] When the front cover assembly 4 is in the first state, the upper snap-fit ​​structure engages with the upper mating structure, and the lower snap-fit ​​structure engages with the lower mating structure. When the front cover assembly 4 is switched to the second state, the front cover 401 rotates 180°. Since the two sets of snap-fit ​​structures are symmetrical, their positions are interchanged. The original upper snap-fit ​​structure moves to the lower position and engages with the lower mating structure, while the original lower snap-fit ​​structure moves to the upper position and engages with the upper mating structure. In this way, even when the front cover 401 is rotated, both sets of snap-fit ​​structures and both sets of mating structures can still engage one-to-one, simplifying the structure while ensuring the reliability of the connection of the front cover 401.

[0079] The length of the pre-embedded box 7 in the left-right direction is greater than the length of the front cover 401 in the left-right direction. The upper mating structure includes two first upper mating parts 705 corresponding to the two first connecting plates 501 respectively, and a second upper mating part 706 located between the two first upper mating parts 705. The buckle structure has a first buckle part 4011 for mating with the first upper mating part 705 and a second buckle part 4012 for mating with the second upper mating part 706. The first buckle part 4011 and the second buckle part 4012 extend rearward from the rear side of the front cover 401. The first connecting plate 501 is provided with a mating through hole 5011 for the first buckle part 4011 to pass through.

[0080] The first latching part 4011 and the second latching part 4012 enable the front cover 401 to be effectively installed in the embedded box 7. Even in the area corresponding to the hinge fastener 5, the front cover 401 is firmly connected to the embedded box 7, preventing the area of ​​the front cover 401 away from the hinge assembly 2 from lifting up.

[0081] Preferably, the extension length of the first latching part 4011 is greater than the extension length of the second latching part 4012. Since the first latching part 4011 needs to pass through the first connecting plate 501, setting the length of the first latching part 4011 to be longer improves the stability of the connection between the first latching part 4011 and the first upper mating part 705.

[0082] Specifically, the two first upper mating portions 705 correspond one-to-one with the two first connecting plates 501, and each is located behind a first connecting plate 501, corresponding to the mating through hole 5011. The first upper mating portion 705 includes a groove extending rearward from the front side of the pre-embedded box 7 and a protrusion protruding downward from the top wall of the groove. The first latching portion 4011 engages with the first upper mating portion 705 by holding the rear wall of the protrusion.

[0083] The lower mating structure includes two first lower mating portions 707 located below the two first upper mating portions 705, and a second lower mating portion 708 located between the two first lower mating portions 707.

[0084] When the front cover assembly 4 is in the first state, the two first latching parts 4011 respectively engage with the first upper engaging part 705 on the left and the first lower engaging part 707 on the left, and the two second latching parts 4012 respectively engage with the first upper engaging part 705 and the second lower engaging part 708.

[0085] When the front cover assembly 4 is in the second state, the two first latching parts 4011 respectively engage with the first upper engaging parts 705 on the left and right sides and the first lower engaging part 707 on the right side, and the two second latching parts 4012 respectively engage with the first upper engaging part 705 and the second lower engaging part 708.

[0086] To accommodate the longer first latching part 4011, the first lower mating part 707 is located behind the second lower mating part 708.

[0087] Furthermore, the second upper mating part 706 and the second lower mating part 708 can be a single groove extending in the left-right direction, or multiple grooves distributed in the left-right direction.

[0088] Specifically, the first latching part 4011 is disposed in the non-overlapping area, and the second latching part 4012 is disposed in the overlapping area.

[0089] Furthermore, a rearwardly extending positioning part 4013 is provided at one end of the front cover 401 in the left-right direction; two positioning grooves 709 distributed in the left-right direction are provided on the front side of the embedded box 7. When the front cover assembly 4 is in the first state, the positioning part 4013 cooperates with the positioning groove 709 on the right; when the front cover assembly 4 is in the second state, the positioning part 4013 cooperates with the positioning groove 709 on the left, thereby playing a positioning role when assembling the front cover 401, making it easier for workers to assemble the front cover 401. At the same time, the cooperation between the positioning part 4013 and the positioning groove 709 improves the stability of the front cover 401.

[0090] Specifically, the positioning groove 709 is disposed between the first accommodating cavity 701 and the second accommodating cavity 702.

[0091] The embedded box 7 includes an upper shell 710 and a lower shell 711 that are joined together vertically. The upper shell 710 has first inclined surfaces on its left and right sides, and the lower shell 711 has second inclined surfaces that are adapted to the first inclined surfaces. The front end of the first inclined surface is lower than the rear end of the first inclined surface, or the front end of the first inclined surface is higher than the rear end of the first inclined surface. When the upper shell 710 and the lower shell 711 are joined, the first and second inclined surfaces serve a positioning function, facilitating the assembly of the upper shell 710 and the lower shell 711.

[0092] The wire structure 8 is installed on the door body 3 and extends from the door body 3 into the second accommodating cavity 702. A wire-passing channel 301 is provided inside the door body 3. The wire structure 8 has a wire channel 801 communicating with the wire-passing channel 301, and the wire structure 8 is movable relative to the second accommodating cavity 702.

[0093] The wire channel 801 within the wire structure 8 is used for the wire harness connected to the electronic components of the door 3 to pass through. Since the wire structure 8 extends into the embedded box 7, space utilization is improved. This embodiment effectively prevents the door wire harness from being pulled during the opening and closing of the door 3 using the wire structure 8, and it can adapt to various movement trajectories of the door 3. When the door 3 rotates, the wire harness connected to the electronic components of the door 3 and the wire structure 8 move with the door 3, with the wire structure 8 protecting the wire harness during its movement. Furthermore, the second accommodating cavity 702 within the embedded box 7 protects the wire harness, preventing it from being exposed and worn, while also isolating the moving portion of the wire harness from the control component 6 within the first accommodating cavity 701, thus improving electrical safety.

[0094] Specifically, the door body 3 is provided with two left and right distributed wire-threading channels 301, and both wire-threading channels 301 extend to the top of the door body 3 to form an opening.

[0095] When the cover assembly 4 is in the first state, the wire structure 8 extends into the second accommodating cavity 702 on the right side and connects to the wire passage 301 on the right side. When the cover assembly 4 is in the second state, the wire structure 8 extends into the second accommodating cavity 702 on the left side and connects to the wire passage 301 on the left side.

[0096] Specifically, the wire channel 801 extends to one end of the wire structure 8 that enters the second accommodating cavity 702 and forms an inlet.

[0097] The control component 6 is equipped with a connector (not shown) on its front side. The refrigeration equipment also includes a door wiring harness (not shown). The door wiring harness is connected to the connector and passes through the opening of the second accommodating cavity 702 into the interior of the second accommodating cavity 702, and sequentially passes through the inlet, the wire channel 801, and the wire channel 301.

[0098] Furthermore, the pre-embedded box 7 has a partition wall 712 separating the first accommodating cavity 701 and the second accommodating cavity 702. The front side of the partition wall 712 has a recess. The refrigeration device also includes a sealing member 9 installed on the recess. The sealing member 9 has a through hole 901 for the door body wiring harness to pass through. The sealing member 9 is used to allow the door body wiring harness to pass through, and the sealing member 9 also improves the sealing performance of the first accommodating cavity 701, thereby improving electrical safety.

[0099] Furthermore, the wire structure 8 has a shaft portion 802 that extends into the wire channel 301 from the top opening of the wire channel 301, and the shaft portion 802 is rotatable relative to the wire channel 301, thereby rotatably mounting the wire structure 8 onto the door body 3.

[0100] The hinge assembly 2 includes a first fixing part 201 for connecting with the hinge fastener 5, a second fixing part 202 for connecting with the door body 3, and at least one connecting rod 203. The first fixing part 201 and the second fixing part 202 are respectively pivotally connected to a connecting rod 203.

[0101] The first fixing part 201 is located above the wire structure 8 and the second accommodating cavity 702. The second fixing part 202 protrudes downward relative to the first fixing part 201 and is located in front of the wire structure 8. The second fixing part 202 can cover the openings of the wire structure 8 and the second accommodating cavity 702, thereby improving the aesthetic appearance of the refrigeration equipment.

[0102] Furthermore, the hinge assembly 2 also includes a third fixing part 204, through which the second fixing part 202 is mounted to the door body 3. The second fixing part 202 and the third fixing part 204 are connected by fasteners, and the third fixing part 204 is connected to the top of the door body 3 by fasteners. The top of the door body 3 is provided with a positioning ring surrounding the top opening of the wire channel 301, and the third fixing part 204 has a hole for fitting into the positioning ring.

[0103] When the cover assembly 4 switches between the first and second states, and it is necessary to install the hinge assembly 2 on the hinge fixing parts 5 on different sides, the second fixing part 202 and the third fixing part 204 are separated from the connecting rod 203. Then, the first fixing part 201 and the connecting rod 203 are rotated 180°, so that the first fixing part 201 and the connecting rod 203 are symmetrical in the left and right directions when installed on different sides. Finally, the second fixing part 202 and the third fixing part 204 are moved in parallel, and the second fixing part 202 is installed on the connecting rod 203 and the third fixing part 204 is installed on the door body 3.

[0104] The second accommodating cavity 702 is smaller than the first accommodating cavity 701. The embedded box 7 has a first cable outlet 713 and a second cable outlet 714 distributed in the left-right direction and communicating with the first accommodating cavity 701. The first cable outlet 713 and the second cable outlet 714 are located behind the second accommodating cavity 702. Because there are many components in the first accommodating cavity 701, the first accommodating cavity 701 is made larger, and the embedded box 7 is used to allow the wire harness connected to the control component 6 to pass through in the area behind the smaller second accommodating cavity 702.

[0105] The first outlet 713 and the second outlet 714 can be used to allow the weak current beam and the strong current beam to pass through the embedded box 7 respectively, so as to avoid the crossover of the internal wall current beam and the weak current beam of the control component 6, reduce the electromagnetic interference of strong current to weak current, and ensure the performance of the refrigeration equipment.

[0106] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the refrigeration device further includes a cable chain 10 disposed within the second accommodating cavity 702. The fixed end of the cable chain 10 is fixed to the inner wall of the second accommodating cavity 702, and the movable end of the cable chain 10 is installed at the end of the wire structure 8 away from the door body 3. When the wire structure 8 moves, the movable end of the cable chain 10 moves simultaneously with the wire structure 8. The door body wiring harness entering the second accommodating cavity 702 first passes through the cable chain 10 and then enters the wire channel 801. The cable chain 10 further protects the door body wiring harness, preventing wear and tear on the wiring harness during the movement of the door body 3 and the wire structure 8.

[0107] When the refrigeration equipment is in use, the front cover 401 only covers one side of the second accommodating cavity 702, while the larger opening of the second accommodating cavity 702 on the other side is exposed, affecting the appearance. Therefore, the following two embodiments provide two different solutions for covering the second accommodating cavity 702.

[0108] In a first embodiment of the present invention, the refrigeration device further includes a first decorative cover 11. When the front cover assembly 4 is in a first state, the first decorative cover 11 covers the second accommodating cavity 702 on the right side; when the front cover assembly 4 is in a second state, the first decorative cover 11 covers the second accommodating cavity 702 on the left side.

[0109] In this embodiment, there is only one first decorative cover 11. The front cover assembly 4 can adjust the position of the first decorative cover 11 during the switching between the first state and the second state to cover the second accommodating cavities 702 on both sides respectively, thus simplifying the structure.

[0110] The first decorative cover 11 has a first opening 1103 for exposing the second accommodating cavity 702. The first opening 1103 is for allowing the wire structure 8 and the door wire harness within the wire structure 8 to pass through.

[0111] Two second accommodating cavities 702 are provided with first slots 715 on their inner walls in the left-right direction away from the first accommodating cavity 701. The top and bottom walls of both second accommodating cavities 702 are provided with longitudinally symmetrical second slots 716. The rear side of the first decorative cover 11 has a first fastening part 1101 for engaging with the first slot 715 and two longitudinally symmetrically arranged second fastening parts 1102 for engaging with the second slots 716. When the refrigeration device needs to change the position of the first decorative cover 11 between the first and second states, the first decorative cover 11 needs to be rotated 180° to accommodate the first slots 715 and second slots 716 on the inner walls of the second accommodating cavities 702 on both sides.

[0112] When the cover assembly 4 is in the first state, the first fastening part 1101 is located in the right region of the first decorative cover 11, and the first fastening part 1101 is fastened to the first slot 715 on the right side. The upper second fastening part 1102 is fastened to the upper second slot 716, and the lower second fastening part 1102 is fastened to the lower second slot 716. When the cover assembly 4 is in the second state, the first decorative cover 11 is rotated 180° relative to the previous state. The first fastening part 1101 is located in the left region of the first decorative cover 11, and the first fastening part 1101 is fastened to the first buckle on the left side. The previously upper second fastening part 1102 moves to the lower position and fastens to the lower second slot 716, and the previously lower second fastening part 1102 moves to the upper position and fastens to the upper second slot 716.

[0113] In this embodiment, when it is necessary to adjust the position of the first decorative cover 11, the first decorative cover 11 is flipped instead of simply moved in parallel. The purpose is to make the first fastening part 1101 of the first decorative cover 11 symmetrical in the left and right direction when the front cover assembly 4 is in the first state and the second state, so that the first fastening part 1101 can cooperate with the first slots 715 symmetrical on the left and right sides.

[0114] Due to the limited installation position of the wire structure 8, the first opening 1103 cannot be positioned at the center of the first decorative cover 11. If the first decorative cover 11 is only relatively translated when installed on different sides, the position of the first opening 1103 will be asymmetrical in the first and second states, and the wire structure 8 will not be able to pass through the first opening 1103 into the second receiving cavity 702. However, by flipping the first decorative cover 11, the first opening 1103 can be ensured to be symmetrical in the first and second states, ensuring that the wire structure 8 and the wire bundle within the wire structure 8 can pass through the first opening 1103 in both the first and second states.

[0115] Furthermore, the area of ​​the first decorative cover 11 is larger than the area of ​​the opening of the second accommodating cavity 702. In this way, the first decorative cover 11 can also cover the wall of the embedded box 7, further improving the aesthetic appearance.

[0116] Because the wire structure 8 is located above the door 3, and due to the limited volume of the refrigeration equipment, the cabinet 1 cannot be much higher than the door 3. Therefore, the longitudinal length of the receiving chamber 104 is relatively small, and it cannot be ensured that there is enough space for the center of the wire structure 8 to be at the same height as the center of the opening of the first receiving cavity 701. Consequently, the center of the first decorative cover 11 and the center of the wire structure 8 cannot be ensured to be at the same height. After the first decorative cover 11 is flipped over, the wire structure 8 may not be able to pass through the first perforation.

[0117] To address the aforementioned issues, the first decorative cover 11 further includes a stop 1104 mounted on the first opening 1103. The length of the first opening 1103 in the longitudinal direction is greater than the length of the stop 1104 in the longitudinal direction. The first decorative cover 11 also includes a first stop fixing portion 1105 and a second stop fixing portion 1106, which are distributed longitudinally.

[0118] When the front cover assembly 4 is in the first state, the stop 1104 is connected to the first stop fixing part 1105, and the area of ​​the stop 1104 that does not cover the first opening 1103 is used to allow the wire structure 8 and the wire harness inside the wire structure 8 to pass through. When the front cover assembly 4 is in the second state, the stop 1104 is connected to the second stop fixing part 1106, and the area of ​​the stop 1104 that does not cover the first opening 1103 is used to allow the wire structure 8 and the wire harness inside the wire structure 8 to pass through.

[0119] After the first decorative cover 11 is flipped over, the stop 1104 is moved up and down so that the position of the first opening 1103 exposed is symmetrical in the left and right direction. This ensures that the first decorative cover 11 can effectively block the opening of the second accommodating cavity 702, while preventing the wire structure 8 from passing through the first decorative cover 11.

[0120] Specifically, the first stop fixing part 1105 and the second stop fixing part 1106 are disposed on the rear side of the first decorative cover 11. The two first stop fixing parts 1105 are symmetrically disposed on the left and right sides of the first opening 1103, and the two second stop fixing parts 1106 are symmetrically disposed on the left and right sides of the first opening 1103. Both the first stop fixing parts 1105 and the second stop fixing parts 1106 are provided with laterally extending holes. The stop 1104 has limiting protrusions 11041 on both sides for abutting against the rear side of the first decorative cover 11, and the limiting protrusions 11041 are provided with locking teeth 11042 for cooperating with the first stop fixing parts 1105 and the second stop fixing parts 1106.

[0121] The seal 9 is located behind the front cover 401 and the first decorative cover 11. In this way, the wire harness passing through the seal 9 is covered by the first decorative cover 11 and will not be exposed. This improves the appearance and prevents the wire harness from being exposed and worn.

[0122] In a third embodiment of the present invention, the refrigeration device further includes a second decorative cover 12 and a third decorative cover 13 symmetrically arranged in the left-right direction. When the front cover assembly 4 is in the first state, the second decorative cover 12 covers the second accommodating cavity 702 on the right side. When the front cover assembly 4 is in the second state, the third decorative cover 13 covers the second accommodating cavity 702 on the left side.

[0123] The second decorative cover 12 and the third decorative cover 13 are respectively provided with a second opening 1201 and a third opening 1301 for exposing the second accommodating cavity 702.

[0124] The top and / or bottom walls of the second accommodating cavity 702 are provided with a third slot 717 and a guide groove 718. The guide groove 718 extends horizontally and its extension direction is at a preset angle to the left and right directions. The guide groove 718 forms an opening on the front side of the embedded box 7.

[0125] The rear side of the second decorative cover 12 has a third fastening part 1202 that cooperates with the third slot 717 on the right side and a first guide block 1203 that cooperates with the guide groove 718 on the right side. The rear side of the third decorative cover 13 has a fourth fastening part 1302 that cooperates with the third slot 717 on the left side and a second guide block 1303 that cooperates with the guide groove 718 on the left side.

[0126] When assembling the second decorative cover 12, the first guide block 1203 is inserted into the guide groove 718 from front to back, and then the second decorative cover 12 is pushed to move the first guide block 1203 along the guide groove 718 until the third fastening part 1202 engages with the third slot 717. When assembling the third decorative cover 13, the second guide block 1303 is inserted into the guide groove 718 from front to back, and then the third decorative cover 13 is pushed to move the second guide block 1303 along the guide groove 718 until the fourth fastening part 1302 engages with the third slot 717.

[0127] The rear side of the second decorative cover 12 also has a first support block 1204 for placement on the bottom wall of the second accommodating cavity 702. The rear side of the third decorative cover 13 also has a second support block 1304 for placement on the bottom wall of the second accommodating cavity 702. The first support block 1204 and the second support block 1304 are used to improve the stability of the second decorative cover 12 and the third decorative cover 13, respectively.

[0128] 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 refrigeration device, characterized in that, include: The box has a compartment that opens forward, and two hinge fasteners distributed in the left-right direction are provided on the front side of the box. A door, which is located at the front of the housing; Front cover assembly, the front cover assembly being disposed at the front of the housing; The front cover assembly has a first state that covers the hinge fastener on the left side and a second state that covers the hinge fastener on the right side. The front cover assembly has an overlapping area that overlaps in the first state and the second state and a non-overlapping area that does not overlap in the first state and the second state. The non-overlapping area is used to cover the hinge fastener. The enclosure also has a front-opening receiving chamber, the front cover assembly covers at least part of the receiving chamber, and the refrigeration device further includes a control component disposed within the receiving chamber, the overlapping area covering the control component; The front cover assembly includes a front cover and a first electronic device mounted on the rear side of the front cover. The first electronic device is disposed in the overlapping area. The control assembly has a connection portion for connecting to the first electronic device. The connection portion is detachably connected to the first electronic device. When the front cover assembly is in a first state, it rotates 180° relative to when it is in a second state about an axis that passes through the center of the first electronic device and extends in a front-rear direction.

2. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the front cover assembly is in the first state, the front cover assembly exposes the hinge fastener on the right side; when the front cover assembly is in the second state, the front cover assembly exposes the hinge fastener on the left side. The refrigeration equipment also includes a hinge assembly connected to the exposed hinge fastener and to the door body.

3. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first electronic device is a magnetic switch.

4. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first electronic device is staggered with the center of the front cover in the left-right direction, and the first electronic device corresponds to the center of the front cover in height.

5. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a pre-embedded box disposed in the receiving chamber, and the control components are disposed in the pre-embedded box; When the front cover assembly is in the first state and the second state, the front cover is installed on the front side of the embedded box.

6. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The rear side of the front cover is provided with two sets of symmetrical buckle structures. The embedded box has two sets of upper and lower mating structures distributed vertically. The upper and lower mating structures are used to cooperate with one of the buckle structures respectively to fix the front cover assembly when the front cover assembly is in the first state and the second state.

7. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that, The hinge fastener includes a first connecting plate for connecting to the hinge assembly, and the embedded box is located behind the first connecting plate; The length of the pre-embedded box in the left-right direction is greater than the length of the front cover in the left-right direction. The upper mating structure includes two first upper mating parts corresponding to the two first connecting plates respectively, and a second upper mating part located between the two first upper mating parts. The buckle structure has a first buckle part for mating with the first upper mating parts and a second buckle part for mating with the second upper mating parts. The first buckle part and the second buckle part extend rearward from the rear side of the front cover. The first connecting plate is provided with a mating through hole for the first buckle part to pass through.

8. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that, The extension length of the first latching part is greater than the extension length of the second latching part.

9. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that, The lower mating structure includes two first lower mating portions located below the two first upper mating portions, and a second lower mating portion located between the two first lower mating portions; When the front cover assembly is in the first state, the two first latching parts respectively engage with the first upper mating part and the first lower mating part on the left side, and the two second latching parts respectively engage with the first upper mating part and the second lower mating part; When the front cover assembly is in the second state, the two first latching parts engage with the first upper mating parts on the left and right sides and the first lower mating part on the right side, respectively, and the two second latching parts engage with the first upper mating parts and the second lower mating parts, respectively.

10. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that, The first latching part is disposed in the non-overlapping area, and the second latching part is disposed in the overlapping area.

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