Refrigeration appliance
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HEFEI MIDEA REFRIGERATOR CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2022-09-05
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-21
AI Technical Summary
Food coated with ice in the freezer compartment is prone to freezing inside the drawers, making it difficult for users to remove.
By setting first and second mating parts in the freezer compartment of the refrigerator, the sliding motion of the drawer separates the tray from the inner wall of the drawer to prevent food from freezing, and an ice coating device is used to form an ice coating on the surface of the food.
It effectively separates food from drawers, preventing freezing, making it easier for users to remove food, and improving the refrigerator's preservation performance.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of refrigeration equipment technology, and more particularly to a refrigeration device. Background Technology
[0002] With the continuous progress of society and the development of science and technology, refrigerators have become one of the most commonly used household appliances. Currently, the temperature of the freezer compartment in a refrigerator is generally maintained at around -18℃. The refrigeration method for foods such as aquatic products and poultry is usually to place them directly in the freezer compartment. However, aquatic products and poultry are prone to moisture loss when placed in the freezer, and oxidation occurs when their surfaces come into contact with air, resulting in poor taste. To solve this technical problem, an ice-coating device can be integrated into the refrigerator, allowing the refrigerator to coat the food with an ice layer, forming an ice structure on the surface of the food to prevent moisture evaporation and contact between air and food, thus achieving the purpose of locking in moisture and preserving freshness. However, when the ice-coating device is working inside the refrigerator, it is very easy to generate excess water. This excess water can freeze, easily trapping food inside the refrigerator, making it difficult for users to remove the food. Summary of the Invention
[0003] This application aims to address at least one of the technical problems existing in the related art. To this end, this application proposes a refrigeration device that solves the technical defect of food freezing inside drawers after being coated with ice, thereby facilitating the user's retrieval of food.
[0004] A refrigeration device according to this application includes:
[0005] The cabinet contains a freezer compartment;
[0006] A drawer, which is slidably disposed within the freezer compartment, and a tray is provided inside the drawer;
[0007] The first mating part is disposed in the freezer chamber;
[0008] The second mating part has a portion located inside the drawer and connected to the tray, and another portion located outside the drawer and mating with the first mating part; during the sliding of the drawer, the first mating part is driven to contact the second mating part, and the first mating part abuts against the second mating part, so that the tray is separated from the inner wall of the drawer;
[0009] An ice coating device for coating food inside the drawer with ice.
[0010] According to a refrigeration device provided in this application, by providing a first mating part and a second mating part that cooperate with each other, when the drawer is pulled out, the second mating part can be lifted up, thereby separating the tray from the inner wall of the drawer, thereby realizing the function of separating food from the drawer and preventing food from freezing on the inner wall of the drawer.
[0011] According to some embodiments of this application, the first mating part is a protrusion, one side of which is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the freezer compartment, and the other side of which has an inclined guide part that engages with the second mating part to guide the second mating part to move.
[0012] According to some embodiments of this application, the angle between the plane where the tilting guide is located and the direction of drawer movement is less than or equal to 45°.
[0013] According to some embodiments of this application, the end face of the second mating part that contacts the first mating part is a reference end face;
[0014] The contact point at the starting position of the inclined guide part that contacts the second mating part is the first contact point.
[0015] The contact point at the termination position of the inclined guide portion that contacts the second mating portion is the second contact point.
[0016] The first contact is located on one side of the reference end face, and the second contact is located on the other side of the reference end face.
[0017] According to some embodiments of this application, the first mating part has an elongated structure, and the extension direction of the first mating part is perpendicular to the movement direction of the drawer.
[0018] According to some embodiments of this application, there are multiple first mating parts and multiple second mating parts, and during the sliding of the drawer, each second mating part cooperates with at least one first mating part.
[0019] According to some embodiments of this application, the second mating part includes:
[0020] An intermediate connecting part is provided through the drawer and is movable relative to the drawer;
[0021] A first limiting part is provided, one side of which is connected to one end of the intermediate connecting part, and the first limiting part is located inside the drawer and is fixed to the tray.
[0022] The second limiting part is connected to the other end of the intermediate connecting part, and the second limiting part is located outside the drawer. The second limiting part is adapted to cooperate and contact with the first mating part.
[0023] According to some embodiments of this application, a spring is sleeved on the intermediate connecting part, the spring is located on the outside of the drawer, and the spring is compressed when the second limiting part cooperates with the first mating part.
[0024] According to some embodiments of this application, the portion of the intermediate connecting part that contacts the drawer is provided with a sealing element.
[0025] According to some embodiments of this application, the intermediate connecting part is a rubber component.
[0026] According to some embodiments of this application, the ice coating device includes a water supply device and a spray module. The water supply device is connected to the spray module to supply water to the spray module, and the spray module is used to spray water mist into the drawer.
[0027] Additional aspects and advantages of this application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of this application. Attached Figure Description
[0028] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments or related technologies of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments or related technologies will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the refrigeration equipment provided in an embodiment of this application, wherein the drawer is in the closed state;
[0030] Figure 2 This is a partial structural diagram of the refrigeration device provided in an embodiment of this application, wherein the second mating part is in contact with the first contact point;
[0031] Figure 3 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the refrigeration device provided in an embodiment of this application, wherein the second mating part is in contact with the second contact point;
[0032] Figure 4 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a refrigeration device provided in an embodiment of this application, wherein the second mating part is lifted up by the first mating part, and the reference end face is located at the top of the first mating part;
[0033] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a refrigeration device provided in an embodiment of this application, wherein a portion of the drawer is pulled out, the second mating part is lifted by the first mating part, and the reference end face is located on top of the first mating part.
[0034] Figure label:
[0035] 100. Refrigeration equipment;
[0036] 110. Cabinet body; 111. Freezer compartment; 112. Refrigerator compartment;
[0037] 120. Drawer; 121. Tray;
[0038] 130. First mating part; 131. Inclined guide part;
[0039] 140. Second mating part; 141. Intermediate connecting part; 142. First limiting part; 143. Second limiting part; 144. Spring;
[0040] 150. Ice coating device; 151. Water supply device; 152. Spraying module;
[0041] Reference end face C; first contact A; second contact B. Detailed Implementation
[0042] The embodiments of this application will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate this application, but should not be used to limit the scope of this application.
[0043] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this application. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0044] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application based on the specific circumstances.
[0045] In the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0046] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the embodiments of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.
[0047] The following reference Figures 1-5 The refrigeration device 100 according to an embodiment of this application is described in detail. It should be noted that the refrigeration device 100 can be a household appliance with refrigeration function, such as a refrigerator or freezer. Taking a refrigerator as an example, refrigerators are one of the most commonly used household appliances. The refrigeration method for aquatic products and poultry meat is generally to directly place these foods in the freezer compartment 111, where the temperature is generally maintained at around -18°C. To improve the refrigeration and preservation performance of the refrigerator for aquatic products and poultry meat, an ice-coating device 150 can be integrated into the refrigerator to preserve these foods through an ice coating. The ice-coating device 150 is mainly used for the refrigeration and preservation of aquatic products and poultry meat. For example, a thin layer of ice can be formed on the surface of frozen food by methods such as coating, soaking, or spraying water mist, thus encapsulating the frozen food and preventing moisture loss from aquatic products and poultry meat; furthermore, the ice coating on the food surface can prevent air from contacting the food, preventing oxidation reactions.
[0048] It should be noted that during the process of ice forming on the surface of food, excess water can easily accumulate inside the refrigerator. This excess water can freeze, trapping food inside and making it difficult for users to remove it. For a solution to this technical problem, see [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 1As shown, the refrigeration device 100 according to an embodiment of this application includes a housing 110, a drawer 120, a first mating part 130, a second mating part 140, and an ice coating device 150.
[0049] Specifically, combined Figure 1 As shown, the cabinet 110 has multiple refrigeration compartments. These compartments can be either a freezer compartment 111 or a refrigerator compartment 112. For user convenience, the freezer compartment 111 can be located below the refrigerator compartment 112 for easy access. The refrigerator compartment 112 can hold fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables, while the freezer compartment 111 can hold foods requiring long-term storage, such as meat. Different temperatures can be set for different refrigeration compartments based on the characteristics of the foods stored within. The ice coating device 150 is used to form an ice coating on the food surface, thus requiring a lower temperature environment. Since the temperature inside the freezer compartment 111 is lower than that inside the refrigerator compartment 112, the ice coating device 150 can be placed inside the freezer compartment 111 to allow for rapid ice coating formation on the food surface.
[0050] To facilitate food storage, drawers 120 can be installed in the refrigerated room. These drawers can hold food, allowing users to easily categorize and store it. Users can pull out or return the drawer 120 to its original position. When the drawer 120 is pulled out, users can remove or add food to it. For example... Figure 1 As shown, drawer 120 is located inside freezer compartment 111, and drawer 120 can store food; for example, as Figure 5 As shown, drawer 120 is pulled out, and part of the structure of drawer 120 is located outside the freezer compartment 111. At this time, the user can take out food from drawer 120. In addition, by setting up drawer 120, a certain space can be defined by drawer 120, so that the ice coating device 150 can coat the food in the local space with ice.
[0051] Combination Figure 1As shown, a tray 121 is provided inside the drawer 120, on which food can be placed. A first mating part 130 is located inside the freezer compartment 111 and outside the drawer 120. A portion of a second mating part 140 is located inside the drawer 120 and connected to the tray 121, causing the tray 121 to move. The other portion of the second mating part 140 is located outside the drawer 120 and engages with the first mating part 130. When the first mating part 130 and the second mating part 140 come into contact and move relative to each other, the first mating part 130 and the second mating part 140 abut against each other, and the tray 121 separates from the inner wall of the drawer 120. In other words, as the user pulls the drawer 120 out of the cabinet 110, the first mating part 130 moves relative to the second mating part 140. When the first mating part 130 engages with the second mating part 140, the first mating part 130 can lift the second mating part 140, causing the second mating part 140 to move relative to the drawer 120. At this time, the second mating part 140 drives the tray 121 to move, separating the tray 121 from the inner wall of the drawer 120. This effectively prevents food from freezing on the inner wall of the drawer 120, making it convenient for the user to retrieve food.
[0052] Understandably, during the sliding process of drawer 120, the first mating part 130 comes into contact with the second mating part 140, and the first mating part 130 abuts against the second mating part 140, so that the tray 121 separates from the inner wall of drawer 120. That is, when the first mating part 130 and the second mating part 140 are in contact and move relative to each other, the first mating part 130 has a lifting effect on the second mating part 140. Under the lifting force of the first mating part 130, the second mating part 140 moves relative to drawer 120, thereby causing the second mating part 140 to move the tray 121 relative to drawer 120. At this time, the tray 121 can detach from the inner wall of drawer 120, thereby realizing the separation of food from drawer 120.
[0053] According to the refrigeration device 100 of the present application embodiment, by providing a first mating part 130 and a second mating part 140 that cooperate with each other, when the drawer 120 is pulled out, the second mating part 140 can be lifted up, and the tray 121 can be separated from the inner wall of the drawer 120. This can achieve the function of separating food from the drawer 120 and prevent food from freezing on the inner wall of the drawer 120.
[0054] According to some embodiments of this application, see Figure 1As shown, the first mating part 130 is a protrusion, one side of which is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the freezer compartment 111. The other side of the protrusion has an inclined guide part 131, which engages with the second mating part 140 to guide its movement. Thus, after the first mating part 130 contacts the second mating part 140, the second mating part 140 can move along the inclined guide part 131 under its influence. This allows the first mating part 130 to smoothly lift the second mating part 140, thereby improving the flexibility of the second mating part 140's movement and allowing the tray 121 to smoothly detach from the inner wall of the drawer 120. According to some embodiments of this application, the angle between the plane of the inclined guide part 131 and the travel direction of the drawer 120 is less than or equal to 45°, thereby enhancing the guiding effect of the inclined guide part 131.
[0055] According to some embodiments of this application, the first mating part 130 may have an elongated structure, and the extension direction of the first mating part 130 is perpendicular to the movement direction of the drawer 120. It should be noted that when the drawer 120 moves toward the user, the first mating part 130 may extend along the user's left and right direction, so that the tray 121 can be evenly stressed in the left and right direction, thereby allowing the tray 121 to smoothly detach from the inner wall of the drawer 120.
[0056] Of course, the structure of the first mating part 130 is not limited to this. For example, in some embodiments, there are multiple first mating parts 130 and second mating parts 140. During the sliding of the drawer 120, each second mating part 140 engages with at least one first mating part 130. As a result, the tray 121 can be evenly stressed, allowing the tray 121 to smoothly detach from the inner wall of the drawer 120.
[0057] According to some embodiments of this application, the second mating part 140 can be disposed on the bottom wall of the drawer 120 or on the side wall of the drawer 120; correspondingly, the position of the first mating part 130 matches the corresponding second mating part 140. For example, the first mating part 130 can be disposed on the bottom wall of the freezer compartment 111 or on the side wall of the freezer compartment 111.
[0058] According to some embodiments of this application, see Figure 1As shown, the end face of the second mating part 140 that contacts the first mating part 130 is a reference end face C. In some embodiments, the reference end face C can be a plane. The contact point at the starting position of the tilting guide part 131 that contacts the second mating part 140 is the first contact point A. In other words, during the process of the drawer 120 being pulled out, the first contact point on the tilting guide part 131 that first contacts the second mating part 140 is the first contact point A. The contact point at the ending position of the second mating part 140 that contacts the tilting guide part 131 is the second contact point B. In other words, during the process of the drawer 120 being pulled out, the last contact point on the tilting guide part 131 that last contacts the second mating part 140 is the second contact point B. The first contact point A is located on one side of the reference end face C, and the second contact point B is located on the other side of the reference end face C. In this way, the height difference between the reference end face C, the first contact point A, and the second contact point B can be limited, thereby improving the mating stability between the second mating part 140 and the first mating part 130.
[0059] exist Figure 2 In the shown state, the second mating part 140 moves to the initial position of contacting the tilting guide part 131, that is, the second limiting part 143 of the second mating part 140 contacts the first contact point A; Figure 3 In the shown state, the second mating part 140 moves to the termination position where it contacts the tilting guide part 131, that is, the second limiting part 143 of the second mating part 140 contacts the second contact point B; Figure 3 In the state shown, the first mating part 130 completely lifts the second mating part 140. At this time, there is a gap between the tray 121 and the inner wall of the drawer 120, that is, the tray 121 and the drawer 120 are separated, and the food can be taken out smoothly from the drawer 120. This effectively solves the problem of food freezing together with the drawer 120 due to excess water generated by the ice coating.
[0060] According to some embodiments of this application, see Figures 2-4 As shown, the second mating part 140 may include: an intermediate connecting part 141, a first limiting part 142, and a second limiting part 143. The intermediate connecting part 141 passes through the drawer 120 and is movable relative to the drawer 120. In some embodiments, the intermediate connecting part 141 may be a cylinder, and the drawer 120 has a through hole, within which the intermediate connecting part 141 may pass. One side of the first limiting part 142 is connected to one end of the intermediate connecting part 141, and the first limiting part 142 is located within the drawer 120, thus effectively limiting the second mating part 140 to the drawer 120. In some embodiments, the first limiting part 142 may be a flange located at the end of the intermediate connecting part 141. See also... Figure 2 As shown, the other side of the first limiting part 142 is fixedly connected to the tray 121.
[0061] See Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, the second limiting part 143 is connected to the other end of the intermediate connecting part 141, and the second limiting part 143 is located outside the drawer 120. It should be noted that by providing the first limiting part 142 and the second limiting part 143 at both ends of the intermediate connecting part 141, the first limiting part 142 can limit the second mating part 140 from one direction, and the second limiting part 143 can limit the second mating part 140 from the opposite direction, thereby ensuring that the second mating part 140 is stably installed on the drawer 120. See also... Figure 4 As shown, the second limiting part 143 is adapted to engage with the first mating part 130, thereby enabling the second mating part 140 to engage stably with the first mating part 130.
[0062] In order for the second mating part 140 to be successfully reset, according to some embodiments of this application, see [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 2 As shown, a spring 144 is fitted onto the intermediate connecting part 141. The spring 144 is located on the outside of the drawer 120. When the second limiting part 143 engages with the first mating part 130, the spring 144 is compressed. It should be explained that the spring 144 can be sandwiched between the second limiting part 143 and the outer wall of the drawer 120. Thus, when the second mating part 140 disengages from the first mating part 130, the lifting force of the first mating part 130 on the second mating part 140 is removed. At this time, under the action of the elastic force of the spring 144, the second limiting part 143 moves away from the drawer 120, which in turn drives the intermediate connecting part 141 to move until the first limiting part 142 comes into contact with the inner wall of the drawer 120.
[0063] To prevent water from flowing from drawer 120 into freezer compartment 111, according to some embodiments of this application, a seal is provided at the contact point between the intermediate connecting part 141 and drawer 120. This effectively prevents a poor seal between the second mating part 140 and drawer 120. Of course, the sealing structure at the intermediate connecting part 141 is not limited to this. For example, in some embodiments, the intermediate connecting part 141 can be a rubber component. This utilizes the good sealing properties of rubber, giving the intermediate connecting part 141 itself a sealing function, thereby reducing the number of parts.
[0064] According to some embodiments of this application, see Figure 1 As shown, the ice coating device 150 may include a water supply device 151 and a spray module 152. The water supply device 151 is connected to the spray module to supply water to the spray module, and the spray module 152 is used to spray water mist into the drawer 120. The temperature of the freezer compartment 111 is low, and the water mist can quickly form an ice layer on the surface of the food, thereby quickly completing the ice coating process.
[0065] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate this application and are not intended to limit this application. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that various combinations, modifications, or equivalent substitutions of the technical solutions of this application do not depart from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of this application and should be covered within the scope of the claims of this application.
Claims
1. A refrigeration device, characterized in that, include: The cabinet contains a freezer compartment; A drawer, which is slidably disposed within the freezer compartment, and a tray is provided inside the drawer; The first mating part is disposed in the freezer chamber; A second mating part, a portion of which is located inside the drawer and connected to the tray, and another portion of which is located outside the drawer and mates with the first mating part; During the sliding process of the drawer, the first mating part comes into contact with the second mating part, and the first mating part abuts against the second mating part, so that the tray separates from the inner wall of the drawer; An ice coating device for coating food inside the drawer with ice.
2. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first mating part is a protrusion, one side of which is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the freezer compartment, and the other side of which has an inclined guide part. The inclined guide part cooperates with the second mating part to guide the movement of the second mating part.
3. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The angle between the plane containing the tilting guide and the direction of drawer movement is less than or equal to 45°.
4. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The end face of the second mating part that contacts the first mating part is the reference end face; The contact point at the starting position of the inclined guide part that contacts the second mating part is the first contact point. The contact point at the termination position of the inclined guide portion that contacts the second mating portion is the second contact point. The first contact is located on one side of the reference end face, and the second contact is located on the other side of the reference end face.
5. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first mating part has an elongated structure, and the extension direction of the first mating part is perpendicular to the movement direction of the drawer.
6. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the first mating part and the second mating part are multiple. During the sliding of the drawer, each of the second mating parts engages with at least one of the first mating parts.
7. The refrigeration equipment according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The second mating part includes: An intermediate connecting part is provided through the drawer and is movable relative to the drawer; A first limiting part is provided, one side of which is connected to one end of the intermediate connecting part, and the first limiting part is located inside the drawer and is fixed to the tray. The second limiting part is connected to the other end of the intermediate connecting part, and the second limiting part is located outside the drawer. The second limiting part is adapted to cooperate and contact with the first mating part.
8. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that, A spring is fitted onto the intermediate connecting part, and the spring is located on the outside of the drawer. When the second limiting part cooperates with the first mating part, the spring is compressed.
9. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that, The part of the intermediate connecting section that contacts the drawer is provided with a sealing element.
10. The refrigeration equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that, The intermediate connecting part is a rubber component.
11. The refrigeration equipment according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The ice coating device includes a water supply device and a spray module. The water supply device is connected to the spray module to supply water to the spray module, and the spray module is used to spray water mist into the drawer.