Water taking device and refrigerator

Abstract

The application provides a water taking device and a refrigerator. The water taking device comprises a base for mounting a water outlet pipe, a water outlet switch and a pressing frame. The water outlet of the water outlet pipe is below or on the lower surface of the base. The water outlet switch is arranged on the base and on the upper side of the water outlet. The pressing frame has an upper frame part and a lower frame part connected with each other, and the lower frame part is on the lower side of the upper frame part. The front end of the base is inserted into the upper frame part. The upper end of the upper frame part is rotatably arranged on the base and on the upper side of the water outlet switch. The lower end of the lower frame part is on the lower side of the water outlet. A pressing part is arranged on the upper frame part and on the front side of the water outlet switch, so as to press the water outlet switch under the driving of the pressing frame when the lower frame part is forced to rotate backward. The water taking device and the refrigerator provided by the application have a brand-new structure layout, so that the structure of the water taking device is compact, the space occupied is small, and the device has a sense of technology and grade.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of refrigerators, in particular to a water taking device and a refrigerator. BACKGROUND

[0002] The refrigerator is a kind of household electrical appliances commonly used by people, which brings great convenience to people's life, and the refrigerator with water taking function is also more and more loved by people.

[0003] At present, the refrigerator with water taking function on the market adopts the structure layout that the key plate is arranged behind the water taking nozzle, which can easily ensure that water does not easily drip outside the container during water taking, but this structure layout is single, occupies a large space, and lacks sense of technology and grade. SUMMARY

[0004] In view of the above problems, the present application is proposed to provide a water taking device and a refrigerator which overcome the above problems or at least partially solve the above problems, have a brand-new structure layout, and make the structure of the water taking device compact, occupy a small space, and have a sense of technology and grade.

[0005] Specifically, the present application provides a water taking device, comprising:

[0006] a base for mounting a water outlet pipe, wherein a water outlet of the water outlet pipe is below or on a lower surface of the base;

[0007] a water outlet switch arranged on the base and on an upper side of the water outlet;

[0008] a pressing frame, the pressing frame having an upper frame portion and a lower frame portion connected with each other, the lower frame portion being on a lower side of the upper frame portion, and a front end of the base being inserted into the upper frame portion;

[0009] an upper end of the upper frame portion being rotatably arranged on the base, the upper end of the upper frame portion being on an upper side of the water outlet switch, a lower end of the lower frame portion being on a lower side of the water outlet, and a pressing portion being arranged on the upper frame portion and on a front side of the water outlet switch, so as to press the water outlet switch under the driving of the pressing frame when the lower frame portion is forced to rotate backward.

[0010] Optionally, a projection of the lower end of the lower frame portion on a horizontal plane is on a rear side of a projection of the water outlet on the horizontal plane, and the projection of the lower end of the lower frame portion on the horizontal plane is in contact with or spaced apart from the projection of the water outlet on the horizontal plane.

[0011] Optionally, the water taking device further comprises a decorative cover plate, and the decorative cover plate is vertically arranged on the front end of the base.

[0012] The decorative cover plate is located at the front side of the upper frame portion; or, the front surface of the upper frame portion is vertically arranged, and the decorative cover plate is located inside the upper frame portion and in the same plane as the front surface of the upper frame portion.

[0013] Optionally, the front surface of the upper frame portion is vertically arranged; the front surface of the lower frame portion is obliquely arranged, and the upper end of the front surface of the lower frame portion is located in front of the lower end of the front surface of the lower frame portion; and the upper end of the front surface of the lower frame portion is located behind the front surface of the upper frame portion.

[0014] The upper surface of the lower end frame of the lower frame portion is a pressing surface, which is obliquely arranged from low in front to high in back.

[0015] Optionally, the included angle between the front surface of the lower frame portion and a vertical plane is 2.8 to 4.8 degrees.

[0016] Optionally, the included angle between the front surface of the lower frame portion and a vertical plane is 3.6 to 4 degrees.

[0017] Optionally, the base has a mounting cavity with an opening facing forward;

[0018] The water outlet pipe comprises a water outlet section obliquely arranged from low in front to high in back, which passes through the mounting cavity;

[0019] The end surface of the water outlet end of the water outlet section is a horizontal plane, and the inclination angle of the water outlet section is 60 to 80 degrees.

[0020] The lower end of the water outlet pipe is the water outlet;

[0021] One side of the mounting cavity is provided with a control panel, and the water outlet switch is arranged on the control panel; the other side of the mounting cavity is provided with a wiring terminal, and the wiring terminal is electrically connected to the control panel through a connecting line; and the connecting line passes through the bottom of the mounting cavity;

[0022] The pressing portion is a pressing block arranged in the upper frame portion and connected to the upper end frame of the upper frame portion.

[0023] Optionally, the water taking device further comprises a reset device for prompting the pressing frame to reset;

[0024] The reset device is a torsion spring; the upper side of the upper end frame of the upper frame portion is connected with a rotating shaft; and the distance between the axis of the rotating shaft and the front surface of the upper frame portion is 11 to 12 mm.

[0025] The upper side of the base is connected with a mounting bracket, and the rotating shaft is mounted in the mounting bracket; and the torsion spring is located between the mounting bracket and the rotating shaft.

[0026] The mounting frame comprises a support and a fixing cover, the support and the fixing cover define a rotating shaft mounting hole, the rotating shaft is mounted in the rotating shaft mounting hole, the torsional spring is sleeved on the rotating shaft, one end of the torsional spring is connected to the rotating shaft, and the other end abuts against or is connected to the fixing cover; the upper end of the support has a first recess with an upward opening, the fixing cover has a second recess with a downward opening, the first recess and the second recess are oppositely arranged and form the rotating shaft mounting hole.

[0027] The base is provided with a protrusion that hinders the forward rotation of the upper frame portion.

[0028] Optionally, the water taking device further comprises a containing shell with a forward opening; the base is arranged at the upper portion in the containing shell; the base is clamped to the containing shell.

[0029] The containing shell is formed with a first clamping groove with a forward opening and a second clamping groove with an upward opening below the first clamping groove; the rear portion of the base is provided with a first clamping buckle and a second clamping buckle, the first clamping buckle is mounted in the first clamping groove, and the second clamping buckle is mounted in the second clamping groove, so that the base is clamped to the containing shell.

[0030] The lower end frame of the lower frame portion is provided with a supporting leg protruding rearward on the frame, and the distance between the supporting leg and the rear wall of the containing shell is 1.5-3 mm.

[0031] The application further provides a refrigerator comprising a door body, a box body and any one of the water taking devices, and the base of the water taking device is arranged on the door body or the box body.

[0032] The water taking device provided by the application has the following advantages: when the lower frame portion is pressed, the pressing frame drives the pressing portion to move rearward to press the water outlet switch, and then the water taking device controls the water outlet to discharge water; the front end of the base is inserted into the upper frame portion, so that the structure of the water taking device is compact, the structure layout of the existing water taking plate located at the rear side of the water nozzle is successfully broken through, and the pressing frame is successfully moved forward; the overall module is convenient to install, comfortable to use and has a sense of technology, and the grade and experience of the water taking device are greatly improved.

[0033] Further, the upper frame portion and the lower frame portion can be contrasted in structure, so that the lower frame portion has a suspended visual effect, the sense of technology and grade are increased, and comfort is achieved.

[0034] The above and other objects, advantages and features of the application will be more clearly understood from the following detailed description of the embodiments thereof, when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0035] Some specific embodiments of the present application will be described in detail in the following with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the drawings denote the same or similar components or parts. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the drawings:

[0036] Figure 1 is a schematic structural view of a water taking device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0037] Figure 2 is a schematic exploded view of a water taking device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0038] Figure 3 is a schematic sectional view of a water taking device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0039] Figure 4 is a schematic front view of a water taking device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0040] Figure 5 is a partial structural view of a water taking device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0041] Figure 6 is a schematic structural view of a base of a water taking device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0042] Figure 7 is another schematic sectional view of a water taking device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0043] Figure 8 is a schematic structural view of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0044] The water taking device and the refrigerator according to embodiments of the present application will be described below with reference to Figures 1 to 8 In the description of the embodiments, it should be understood that the terms "first", "second", etc. are used only to describe and are not to be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or a specific number of the technical features indicated. Thus, the features defined with "first", "second" can explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features, i.e. one or more of the features. In the description of the present application, the meaning of "a plurality of" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically limited. When a certain feature "includes or comprises" a certain or certain features, unless otherwise specifically described, it indicates that other features are not excluded and can further include other features.

[0045] Unless otherwise defined, the terms "set", "mount", "connected", "connecting", "fixed", "coupling" and the like are to be construed in their broadest possible sense, such as to include fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; mechanical connections, electrical connections, or connections through intermediate medium; direct connections, or indirect connections; or the internal communication between two elements, or the interaction between two elements, unless otherwise specifically defined. Those skilled in the art should be able to understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the present application according to the specific circumstances.

[0046] In addition, in the description of the present embodiment, the first feature "on" or "under" the second feature can include that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that the first and second features are not in direct contact but are in contact through another feature between them. That is, in the description of the present embodiment, the first feature "on", "upper side" and "upper surface" of the second feature includes that the first feature is on the direct upper side and the oblique upper side of the second feature, or only indicates that the first feature is higher in horizontal height than the second feature. The first feature "under", "lower side" or "lower surface" of the second feature can be that the first feature is on the direct lower side or the oblique lower side of the second feature, or only indicates that the first feature is lower in horizontal height than the second feature.

[0047] In the description of the present embodiment, the description of the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "exemplary embodiment", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" and the like means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In the present specification, the exemplary description of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0048] Figure 1 is a schematic structural view of a water taking device according to one embodiment of the present application, as shown in Figure 1 , and referring to Figures 2 to 7The embodiment of the present application provides a water taking device 100, which comprises a base 120 for mounting a water outlet pipe 110, a water outlet switch 130 and a pressing frame 140. The water outlet 111 of the water outlet pipe 110 is below or on the lower surface of the base 120. The water outlet switch 130 is arranged on the base 120 and on the upper side of the water outlet 111. The pressing frame 140 has an upper frame part 141 and a lower frame part 142 connected with each other, and the lower frame part 142 is on the lower side of the upper frame part 141. The front end of the base 120 is inserted into the upper frame part 141. The upper end of the upper frame part 141 is rotatably arranged on the base 120, and the upper end of the upper frame part 141 is on the upper side of the water outlet switch 130. The lower end of the lower frame part 142 is on the lower side of the water outlet 111. A pressing part 143 is arranged on the upper frame part 141 and on the front side of the water outlet switch 130, so that the pressing part 143 presses the water outlet switch 130 under the driving of the pressing frame 140 when the lower frame part 142 is forced to rotate backward. Preferably, the water outlet switch 130 is a micro switch.

[0049] The water taking device 100 provided by the embodiment of the present application is used when the lower frame part 142 is pressed, the pressing frame 140 drives the pressing part 143 to move backward to press the water outlet switch 130, and then the water taking device 100 controls the water outlet 111 to take water. The front end of the base 120 is inserted into the upper frame part 141, so that the water taking device 100 is compact in structure and small in space occupation. Moreover, the pressing frame 140 is successfully moved forward, the overall module is convenient to install, comfortable to use and has a sense of technology, and the grade and experience of the water taking device are greatly improved.

[0050] In some embodiments of the present application, the upper frame part 141 and the lower frame part 142 can be contrasted in structure, so that the lower frame part 142 has a suspended visual effect, and the sense of technology and grade are increased. For example, as shown in Figure 3 The projection of the lower end of the lower frame part 142 on the horizontal plane is on the rear side of the projection of the water outlet 111 on the horizontal plane, and the projection of the lower end of the lower frame part 142 on the horizontal plane is in contact with or spaced from the projection of the water outlet 111 on the horizontal plane. Preferably, the projection of the lower end of the lower frame part 142 on the horizontal plane is in contact with the projection of the water outlet 111 on the horizontal plane. That is, the water flow or water drop vertically falls from the water outlet 111 and is tangent to the front end of the lower frame part 142 in the natural state, and the suspended effect and water taking performance can be maximally ensured by the arrangement.

[0051] In some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the water taking device 100 further comprises a decorative cover plate 150 vertically arranged at the front end of the base 120. The decorative cover plate 150 is at the front side of the upper frame portion 141. Alternatively, in some other embodiments of the present application, the front surface of the upper frame portion 141 is vertically arranged, and the decorative cover plate 150 is at the inside of the upper frame portion 141 and in the same plane as the front surface of the upper frame portion 141. The decorative cover plate 150 can shield the base 120, thereby making the water taking device 100 more beautiful and improving the user experience. Moreover, the decorative cover plate 150 cooperates with the upper frame portion 141 and the lower frame portion 142, further improving the suspension effect of the lower frame portion 142.

[0052] In some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figure 3 The front surface of the upper frame portion 141 is vertically arranged. The front surface of the lower frame portion 142 is obliquely arranged. Specifically, the included angle between the front surface of the lower frame portion 142 and the vertical plane is 2.8-4.8 degrees, preferably 3.6-4 degrees, and more preferably 3.8 degrees. The upper end of the front surface of the lower frame portion 142 is located in front of the lower end of the front surface of the lower frame portion 142. The upper end of the front surface of the lower frame portion 142 is located behind the front surface of the upper frame portion 141. Such an arrangement makes the upper frame portion 141 and the lower frame portion 142 have a hierarchical effect, improving the suspension effect of the lower frame portion 142.

[0053] The upper surface of the lower end frame of the lower frame portion 142 is a pressing surface, which is obliquely arranged from low in front to high in back. In operation, the water container moves to the rear side, pressing the pressing surface, and the lower frame portion 142 is forced to rotate backward, and the pressing portion 143 is pressed out of the water switch 130 under the driving of the pressing frame 140, so that the water path is conducted and the water outlet 111 discharges water. At this time, the included angle between the front surface of the lower frame portion 142 and the vertical plane is greater than or equal to 7 degrees, and the key pressing displacement of the water switch 130 is greater than or equal to 0.7 mm.

[0054] In some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, the base 120 has a mounting cavity with an opening facing forward. The water outlet pipe 110 includes a water outlet section arranged obliquely with a front low and a rear high, and the water outlet section passes through the mounting cavity. An end face of a water outlet end of the water outlet section is a horizontal plane, and an oblique angle of the water outlet section is 60° to 80°. Preferably, the oblique angle of the water outlet section is 70°. A lower end of the water outlet section is the water outlet 111. One side in the mounting cavity is provided with a control panel 121, and a water outlet switch 130 is arranged on the control panel 121. The other side in the mounting cavity is provided with a wiring terminal 122, and the wiring terminal 122 is electrically connected to the control panel 121 through a connecting line 123. The connecting line 123 passes through from the bottom of the mounting cavity. The upper cavity wall of the mounting cavity has a clearance gap for accommodating the pressing part 143. The pressing part 143 is a pressing block arranged in the upper frame part 141 and connected to the upper end frame of the upper frame part 141. The control panel 121 and the wiring terminal 122 are respectively located on both sides of the mounting cavity of the base 120, so that the control panel 121 and the wiring terminal 122 are arranged reasonably, the structure is compact, and the space occupied is small.

[0055] In some embodiments of the present application, in order to facilitate the installation of the wiring terminal 122, as shown in Figure 5 The water taking device 100 further includes a terminal mounting structure 124 arranged on the rear cavity wall of the mounting cavity. Specifically, the terminal mounting structure 124 includes two clamping plates 125 vertically arranged on the rear cavity wall of the mounting cavity and vertically arranged, and a rib plate 126 extending in the transverse direction is located on the lower side of the two clamping plates 125. Each clamping plate 125 includes a connecting plate and a hook part located at the front end of the connecting plate. The rib plate 126 is provided with a threading gap. The threading gap can play a role of gathering and fixing the connecting line 123 connected to the wiring terminal 122. The wiring terminal 122 is inserted between the two clamping plates 125, and the connecting line 123 passes through the threading gap. The connecting line 123 is connected to the lower end of the control panel 121, and the connecting line 123 passes through from the bottom of the mounting cavity.

[0056] In some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figure 4 and Figure 5 The rib plate 126 is at a preset distance on the lower side of the two clamping plates 125. For example, the preset distance is 5 mm, and of course the preset distance can be adjusted according to the actual situation, but the preset distance should not be too large to prevent occupying a large space, and at the same time the threading gap cannot play a role of gathering and fixing the connecting line 123. The rear cavity wall of the mounting cavity is provided with a hole between the two clamping plates 125, and the height of the hole is equal to the length of the edge of the clamping plate 125 connected to the rear cavity wall, and the width of the hole is equal to the distance between the two clamping plates 125. The hole is used for the installation of the wiring terminal 122, and the height of the hole is greater than or equal to the height of the wiring terminal 122.

[0057] In some embodiments of the present application, in order to facilitate the fixing of the connecting line 123, as shown in Figure 5As shown, the water taking device 100 further comprises a line pressing structure 127 arranged on the rear cavity wall of the mounting cavity. Specifically, the line pressing structure 127 comprises a line pressing plate 128 and a stop plate 129. The line pressing plate 128 comprises a vertical plate perpendicular to the rear cavity wall of the mounting cavity and an arc plate connected to the front end of the vertical plate and arched forward, the arc plate being arranged spaced apart from the rear cavity wall of the mounting cavity. The stop plate 129 is perpendicular to the rear cavity wall of the mounting cavity, and the arc plate is between the stop plate 129 and the vertical plate, and the stop plate 129 is arranged spaced apart from the arc plate. At least the arc plate is used for pressing the line, that is, the connecting line 123 passes through the arc plate.

[0058] In some embodiments of the present application, the terminal 122 is connected with an external terminal, the external terminal is connected with an external electric connecting line, and a hole is arranged on the rear cavity wall of the mounting cavity for the external electric connecting line to pass through. The terminal 122 is inserted with the external terminal, so that the mounting and dismounting are convenient. For example, one of the terminal 122 and the external terminal is a male terminal, and the other is a female terminal. The external electric connecting line passes through the hole and is connected to an executing component, such as a valve, for controlling the water outlet of the water outlet pipe 110. In operation, the control panel 121 sends a water outlet signal, which is transmitted to the valve through the connecting line 123, the terminal 122, the external terminal and the external electric connecting line, so that the valve controls the water outlet.

[0059] In some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figure 7 The water taking device 100 further comprises a reset device 160 for resetting the pressing frame 140. The reset device 160 is a torsion spring.

[0060] In some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figure 3 The upper end of the upper frame portion 141 is connected with a rotating shaft 171 on the upper side. As shown in Figure 6 and Figure 7 The upper side of the base 120 is connected with a bracket 172 and a fixing cover 173, which define a rotating shaft mounting hole. The upper end of the bracket 172 has a first recess with an upward opening, and the fixing cover 173 has a second recess with a downward opening, the first recess and the second recess being oppositely arranged and forming the rotating shaft mounting hole. The rotating shaft 171 is mounted in the rotating shaft mounting hole, the torsion spring is sleeved on the rotating shaft 171, one end of the torsion spring is connected to the rotating shaft 171, and the other end abuts against or is connected to the fixing cover 173. When the lower frame portion 142 is pressed, the lower frame portion 142 rotates backward against the elastic force of the torsion spring, and when the force is removed, the lower frame portion 142 rotates forward under the elastic force of the torsion spring until the upper frame portion 141 abuts against the protrusions on both sides of the base, so that the pressing frame 140 is reset. In this embodiment, the bracket 172 and the fixing cover 173 can constitute a mounting rack. Further, the mounting rack can also adopt other structures, such as an integrally formed rack.

[0061] In some embodiments of the present application, the fixed cover 173 comprises a front plate, a back plate, an upper plate and two mounting plates, the front plate and the back plate are spaced apart, the upper plate is connected to the upper end of the front plate and the upper end of the back plate. The two mounting plates extend rearwardly from the lower end of the back plate. The front plate is provided with a recess, the front end of the bracket 172 is provided with a protrusion, the protrusion is inserted into the recess. Each mounting plate is provided with a mounting hole, the fixed cover 173 is mounted on the bracket 172 through the mounting hole and the fastener.

[0062] Since the installation space of the water taking device 100 along the front-rear direction in the refrigerator is limited, the distance between the rear surface of the base 120 and the front surface of the upper frame portion 141 is preferably not greater than 15 mm. The distance between the center of the rotating shaft 171 and the front surface of the upper frame portion 141 is 11-12 mm, preferably 11.5 mm.

[0063] In some embodiments of the present application, the water taking device 100 further comprises a limiting structure. The limiting structure comprises protrusions on both sides of the base 120, which hinder the forward rotation of the upper frame portion. The reset device 160 promotes the forward rotation of the pressing frame 140, when the upper frame portion moves to the protrusions on the base 120, the protrusions prevent the continuous forward movement of the upper frame portion, thereby stopping the rotation of the pressing frame 140, so that the pressing frame 140 is reset to the initial position.

[0064] In some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figures 1 to 3 The water taking device 100 further comprises a housing 180 with the opening facing forward. The base 120 is arranged in the upper part of the housing 180. The lower end of the lower frame portion 142 is provided with a rearwardly protruding support leg 174, the distance between the support leg 174 and the rear wall of the housing 180 is 1.5-3 mm, preferably 2 mm. This arrangement allows the installation of the pressing frame 140 with a tolerance of 2 mm, avoiding the deformation of the structure of the pressing frame 140 due to installation errors or the rotation of the pressing frame 140 to press the water switch 130. In some embodiments, the rear wall of the housing 180 is further provided with a decorative back plate, which makes the water taking device 100 more beautiful.

[0065] In some embodiments of the present application, the housing 180 is formed with a first clamping groove with the opening facing forward, and a second clamping groove with the opening facing upward, which is below the first clamping groove. The rear part of the base 120 is provided with a first clamping buckle and a second clamping buckle, the first clamping buckle is installed in the first clamping groove, and the second clamping buckle is installed in the second clamping groove, so that the base 120 is clamped to the housing 180. This arrangement facilitates the installation of the base 120.

[0066] In some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figure 2As shown, the bottom wall of the accommodating shell 180 is provided with a water receiving groove 181 extending in the transverse direction. When the water taking device 100 is used to take water, water splashing is inevitable. The water receiving groove can be used to contain the splashing water to prevent the water from splashing outside the water taking device 100.

[0067] In some embodiments of the present application, the water taking device further comprises a pipeline mounting device and a first insertion hole part. The pipeline mounting device and the first insertion hole part are used for mounting the water outlet section. The pipeline mounting device comprises a cladding sleeve, a stopper block and a positioning block. The stopper block is arranged at one end of the peripheral wall of the cladding sleeve, and the projection of the cladding sleeve on a reference surface perpendicular to the axis direction of the cladding sleeve is located inside the projection of the stopper block on the reference surface. The positioning block is arranged on the peripheral wall of the cladding sleeve and connected to the stopper block.

[0068] The first insertion hole part is mounted on the accommodating shell 180. The first insertion hole part comprises a first cylinder and a second cylinder. The diameter of the through hole of the first cylinder is greater than the diameter of the peripheral wall of the water outlet section, and one end of the first cylinder is provided with a positioning notch or a positioning groove. The cladding sleeve clads the water outlet section, and the water outlet section passes through the through hole of the first cylinder. The cladding sleeve is inserted into the through hole of the first cylinder from one end of the first cylinder, the cladding sleeve is in contact or abutting contact with the hole wall of the through hole of the first cylinder, the positioning block is inserted into the positioning notch or the positioning groove, and the stopper block is located outside the first cylinder and in contact or abutting contact with one end of the first cylinder. In the direction from one end of the first cylinder to the other end, the diameter of the through hole of the first cylinder gradually decreases, which facilitates the insertion of the water outlet section.

[0069] The second cylinder is connected to the other end of the first cylinder, and the first cylinder and the second cylinder are coaxial. The diameter of the through hole of the first cylinder is greater than the diameter of the through hole of the second cylinder, the water outlet section passes through the through hole of the second cylinder, and the water outlet section is in contact or abutting contact with the hole wall of the through hole of the second cylinder. Such arrangement makes the water outlet section more firmly mounted and fixed. In some other embodiments, the diameter of the through hole of the second cylinder is greater than the diameter of the peripheral wall of the pipeline, and a plurality of convex strips extending in the axial direction of the second cylinder are arranged between the water outlet section and the hole wall of the through hole of the second cylinder, and each convex strip is connected to the hole wall of the through hole of the second cylinder. The plurality of convex strips can also play a role in fixing the water outlet section.

[0070] In some embodiments of the present application, the water taking device further comprises a second insertion hole part mounted on the base 120. The second insertion hole part is arranged in spaced relation to the first insertion hole part. The second insertion hole part comprises a mounting part having a through hole for the water outlet section to insert or pass through. The peripheral wall of the through hole is provided with a rib, one end of the rib is adjacent to one end of the through hole, and the other end of the rib is adjacent to the other end of the through hole, and the rib is in contact or abutting contact with the water outlet section.

[0071] During operation, the pipeline installation device and the outlet section are inserted into the first insertion hole, and the outlet section continues to pass through the through hole of the mounting part in the second insertion hole. Ribs are provided on the peripheral wall of the through hole to contact or abut against the outlet section, further securing the outlet section and making its installation more robust. Multiple ribs can be used. In this embodiment, two ribs are used.

[0072] In some embodiments of the present invention, the second insertion hole further includes a guide portion connected to the mounting portion for guiding the water outlet section into the through hole. The guide portion has a guide surface, which is part or all of a cylindrical surface whose diameter gradually decreases along the guiding direction. The guide portion can guide the insertion of the water outlet section, making the installation of the water outlet section more convenient.

[0073] In some embodiments of the present invention, a through first insertion hole is provided on the upper cavity wall of the mounting cavity, and two through second insertion holes are provided on both sides of the lower cavity wall of the mounting cavity. A third buckle is provided on the upper end of the rear wall of the decorative cover plate 150. The third buckle includes a first connecting post and a first protrusion located at the rear end of the first connecting post, and the first protrusion is located on the upper surface of the first connecting post. Two fourth buckles are provided on both sides of the lower end of the rear wall of the decorative cover plate 150. Each fourth buckle includes a second connecting post and a second protrusion located at the rear end of the second connecting post, and the second protrusion is located on the lower surface of the second connecting post. During installation, the first protrusion of the third buckle is first inserted into the first insertion hole, and then the lower end of the decorative cover plate 150 is rotated backward until the second protrusion of the fourth buckle is inserted into the second insertion hole, thus completing the installation of the decorative cover plate 150.

[0074] This invention also provides a refrigerator 200, such as... Figure 8 As shown, the device includes a door 210, a housing, and a water-taking device 100 as described in any of the above embodiments. A base 120 of the water-taking device 100 is disposed on the door 210 or the housing. For example, the base 120 can be disposed on the outer or inner surface of the door 210, or on the outer or inner surface of the housing. Preferably, the base 120 is disposed on the outer surface of the door 210, allowing water to be taken without opening the door 210. A valve is connected to a water outlet pipe 110 to control the water flow. The valve is installed inside the hinge box of the hinge assembly or on the housing, resulting in a compact structure that does not occupy much space. A water storage tank is also provided inside the housing, which can serve as the water source for the water-taking device 100.

[0075] Therefore, those skilled in the art should recognize that although numerous exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described in detail herein, many other variations or modifications conforming to the principles of the present invention can be directly determined or derived from the disclosure of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Thus, the scope of the present invention should be understood and construed as covering all such other variations or modifications.

Claims

1. A water taking device, characterized in that, The application relates to a water taking device. The water taking device comprises: a base for mounting a water outlet pipe, the water outlet of the water outlet pipe being below or on the lower surface of the base; a water outlet switch arranged on the base and on the upper side of the water outlet; a pressing frame, the pressing frame having an upper frame part and a lower frame part connected with each other, the lower frame part being on the lower side of the upper frame part, the front end of the base being inserted into the upper frame part; the upper end of the upper frame part being rotatably arranged on the base, the upper end of the upper frame part being on the upper side of the water outlet switch, the lower end of the lower frame part being on the lower side of the water outlet, a pressing part being arranged on the upper frame part and on the front side of the water outlet switch, so that the water outlet switch is pressed by the pressing frame when the lower frame part is forced to rotate backward; the base having a mounting cavity with an opening facing forward; the water outlet pipe comprising a water outlet section arranged in a forward-low and backward-high inclined mode, the water outlet section penetrating through the mounting cavity; the end face of the water outlet end of the water outlet section being a horizontal plane, the inclination angle of the water outlet section being 60-80 degrees; the lower end of the water outlet section being the water outlet; one side of the mounting cavity being provided with a control panel, the water outlet switch being arranged on the control panel, the other side of the mounting cavity being provided with a wiring terminal, the wiring terminal being electrically connected with the control panel through a connecting line, the connecting line penetrating through the bottom of the mounting cavity; the pressing part being a pressing block arranged in the upper frame part and connected with the upper end of the upper frame part; the projection of the lower end of the lower frame part on a horizontal plane being on the rear side of the projection of the water outlet on the horizontal plane, the projection of the lower end of the lower frame part on the horizontal plane being in contact with or spaced from the projection of the water outlet on the horizontal plane; 2. The water taking device according to claim 1, characterized in that the water taking device further comprising a pipeline mounting device and a first insertion hole part, the pipeline mounting device and the first insertion hole part being used for mounting the water outlet section, the pipeline mounting device comprising a cladding sleeve, a stop block and a positioning block, the stop block being arranged on one end of the peripheral wall of the cladding sleeve, the projection of the cladding sleeve on a reference plane perpendicular to the axis of the cladding sleeve being on the inner side of the projection of the stop block on the reference plane, the positioning block being arranged on the peripheral wall of the cladding sleeve and connected with the stop block, the first insertion hole part being arranged on the rear side of the base and used for inserting the water outlet section. the water taking device further comprising a decorative cover plate, the decorative cover plate being vertically arranged on the front end of the base; the decorative cover plate being on the front side of the upper frame part, or the front surface of the upper frame part being vertically arranged, the decorative cover plate being in the interior of the upper frame part and in the same plane as the front surface of the upper frame part.

3. The water taking device according to claim 1, wherein the front surface of the upper frame part is vertically arranged, the front surface of the lower frame part is arranged in an inclined mode, the upper end of the front surface of the lower frame part being on the front side of the lower end of the front surface of the lower frame part, the upper end of the front surface of the lower frame part being on the rear side of the front surface of the upper frame part; the upper surface of the lower end frame of the lower frame part is a pressing surface, the pressing surface being arranged in a forward-low and backward-high inclined mode.

4. The water taking device according to claim 3, wherein the included angle between the front surface of the lower frame part and the vertical plane is 2.8-4.8 degrees.

5. The water taking device according to claim 4, wherein an angle between the front surface of the lower frame portion and the vertical plane is 3.6 to 4 degrees. The reset device is a torsion spring.

6. The water taking device according to claim 1, characterized in that The upper end of the upper frame portion is connected with a rotating shaft. The distance between the axis of the rotating shaft and the front surface of the upper frame portion is 11 to 12 mm. The upper side of the base is connected with a mounting rack. The mounting rack includes a support and a fixing cover. The support and the fixing cover define a rotating shaft mounting hole.

7. The water taking device according to claim 1, characterized in that The rotating shaft is mounted in the rotating shaft mounting hole. The torsion spring is sleeved on the rotating shaft. The first recess and the second recess are oppositely arranged and form the rotating shaft mounting hole. The base is provided with a protrusion which prevents the upper frame portion from rotating forward. The base is arranged in the upper part of the accommodating shell.

8. A refrigerator comprising a door body and a case, characterized by, The base is clamped in the accommodating shell. The accommodating shell is formed with a first clamping groove facing forward and a second clamping groove facing upward and below the first clamping groove. The rear part of the base is provided with a first clamping buckle and a second clamping buckle. The first clamping buckle is mounted in the first clamping groove. The second clamping buckle is mounted in the second clamping groove. The base is clamped in the accommodating shell. The lower end of the lower frame portion is provided with a rearward protruding supporting leg. The distance between the supporting leg and the rear wall of the accommodating shell is 1.5 to 3 mm. The base of the water taking device is arranged on the door body or the box body.

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