Support device of a shelf and refrigerator having the same

Abstract

A support device of a shelf and a refrigerator having the same, the support device of the shelf comprising a mounting base and first and second support members provided on the mounting base, the support device further comprising a transmission member cooperating with the mounting base, a first limiting structure enabling the first support member to be linked with the transmission member, and a second limiting structure enabling the second support member to be linked with the transmission member, wherein when the first support member moves toward the transmission member, the transmission member is linked to be disengaged from the second support member to allow the second support member to move away from the transmission member, and wherein by driving the first support member to move toward the transmission member, the transmission member is linked to be disengaged from the second support member, thereby enabling the shelf to be placed on the second support member and the first support member to be accommodated, and avoiding the idle support member from wasting the storage space of the refrigerator.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of refrigeration equipment, and more particularly to a support device for a shelf and a refrigerator having the same. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, refrigerators typically have multiple shelves inside the refrigerator compartment for storing food, and several ribs on the inner wall of the refrigerator's liner to support these shelves. These shelves are placed on different ribs to create storage spaces of varying heights. However, because the positions of these ribs within the liner are fixed, after the user selects a rib of a specific height, the remaining ribs are left unused, resulting in wasted refrigerator storage space. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a support device for a shelf that saves storage space in a refrigerator.

[0004] To achieve one of the above-mentioned objectives, one embodiment of the present invention provides a support device for a shelf, including a mounting base and a first support member and a second support member disposed on the mounting base. The support device further includes a transmission member that cooperates with the mounting base, a first limiting structure that links the first support member with the transmission member, and a second limiting structure that links the second support member with the transmission member. When the first support member moves toward the transmission member, the transmission member is linked and disengaged from the second support member, so as to allow the second support member to move away from the transmission member.

[0005] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present invention, the first support member and the second support member are arranged along a first direction, and the support device further includes a spring member that elastically abuts against the support base and the transmission member along the first direction. After the first support member moves toward the transmission member along a second direction that is at a certain angle to the first direction, the transmission member elastically abuts against the first support member.

[0006] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present invention, the first limiting structure includes a first limiting groove disposed on the first support member and a first limiting block disposed on the transmission member and cooperating with the first limiting groove, the second limiting structure includes a second limiting groove disposed on the second support member and a second limiting block disposed on the transmission member and cooperating with the second limiting groove, the first limiting block and the second limiting block protrude toward the same side along a first direction.

[0007] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present invention, the first limiting block and the second limiting block are located on the same side of the transmission member, and the protrusion height of the first limiting block and the second limiting block along the first direction gradually decreases from the end closer to the transmission member toward the end away from the transmission member.

[0008] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present invention, the first support member includes a first driving block forming a first limiting groove, and the second support member includes a second driving block forming a second limiting groove.

[0009] The support device also includes a first elastic element that matches the first drive block and a second elastic element that matches the second drive block. The first elastic element elastically abuts against the first support and the transmission element along the second direction, and the second elastic element elastically abuts against the second support and the transmission element along the second direction.

[0010] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present invention, the first support member further includes a first support block connected to the first driving block and cooperating with the mounting base, and the second support member further includes a second driving block connected to the first driving block.

[0011] The first and second support blocks cooperate with the mounting base, which has a mounting cavity for accommodating the transmission component and a limiting hole for exposing the mounting cavity. Both the first and second support blocks include components located within the mounting cavity.

[0012] The limiting part and the support part connected to the side of the limiting part away from the transmission member, the support part being at least partially exposed in the limiting hole.

[0013] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present invention, the first support member further includes a first support block connected to the first drive block, the second support member further includes a second support block connected to the second drive block, and the support device further includes a mounting groove disposed on the first support block and / or the second support block, the mounting groove being located at one end of the support block away from the transmission member.

[0014] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present invention, the transmission member has a first abutting portion abutting against a first elastic member and a second abutting portion abutting against a second elastic member, the first abutting portion and the second abutting portion...

[0015] Each part has two abutting blocks arranged opposite each other along a first direction and a clearance channel forming between the two abutting blocks. The first limiting block and the second limiting block are both connected to the abutting blocks and located in the clearance channel.

[0016] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present invention, the mounting base includes a mounting shell forming a mounting cavity, a limiting channel disposed inside the mounting shell and matching the limiting portion, and a cover plate connected to the mounting shell and forming a limiting hole, wherein the inner diameter of the limiting hole is smaller than the inner diameter of the limiting channel.

[0017] To achieve the objectives of the invention described above, the present invention also provides a refrigerator, including a cabinet, the cabinet including an inner liner forming a storage compartment, an outer shell, and an insulation cavity disposed between the inner liner and the outer shell, the refrigerator further including a support device as described above and a shelf disposed in the storage compartment, the support device being disposed in the insulation cavity, and the first support member or the second support member being exposed in the storage compartment and abutting against the shelf.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, in the embodiments of the present invention, by driving the first support member to move toward the transmission member, the transmission member is disengaged from the second support member after being linked, thereby placing the shelf on the second support member and storing the first support member, avoiding the waste of the refrigerator's storage space by the idle support member. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the support device in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Sectional view at point AA;

[0021] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Exploded view of the central support device;

[0022] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the support device in another preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a partial schematic diagram of a refrigerator in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A partial view of the sectional view at point BB. Detailed Implementation

[0025] 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.

[0026] It should be understood that terms such as "upper," "lower," "outer," and "inner," used herein to indicate spatial relative position, are for illustrative purposes to describe the relationship of one unit or feature relative to another unit or feature as shown in the accompanying drawings. The terms "spatial relative position" may be intended to include different orientations of the equipment in use or operation other than those shown in the figures.

[0027] The device may be oriented in other ways (rotated 90 degrees or otherwise), and the spatially related descriptive terms used herein shall be interpreted accordingly. For ease of description, in the present invention, when the refrigerator is in normal use, the direction facing the ground is downward, and the direction away from the ground is upward; the direction parallel to the ground is horizontal, and the direction perpendicular to the ground is vertical; the side closer to the user is the front side, and the side farther from the user is the rear side.

[0028] Furthermore, it should be understood that although the terms "first," "second," etc., can be used herein to describe various elements or structures, the objects described should not be limited by these terms. The terms are used only to distinguish these objects from one another. For example, a first support member can be called a second support member, and similarly, a second support member can be called a first support member; this does not depart from the scope of protection of this application.

[0029] refer to Figures 1 to 3 As shown, a preferred embodiment of the present invention provides a support device for a shelf, which abuts against the lower end of the shelf, and has a simple structure and low manufacturing cost.

[0030] Specifically, refer to Figure 1 As shown, a support device 10 for a shelf includes a mounting base 100 and a first support member 110 and a second support member 120 disposed on the mounting base 100. In this embodiment, the shelf can be selectively placed on the first support member 110 or the second support member 120, thereby meeting the user's needs for different storage spaces.

[0031] Furthermore, in conjunction with reference Figure 2 As shown, the support device 10 further includes a transmission member 130 that cooperates with the mounting base 100, a first limiting structure that enables the first support member 110 to be linked with the transmission member 130, and a second limiting structure that enables the second support member 120 to be linked with the transmission member 130. In this embodiment, the first limiting structure enables the first support member 110 and the transmission member 130 to be linked together. The second limiting structure enables the second support member 120 and the transmission member 130 to be linked together. Thus, the first support member 110 and the second support member 120 can be linked together through the transmission member 130, and the user only needs to operate one of the support members to drive the other support member through linkage, which facilitates the user's switching between the first support member 110 and the second support member 120.

[0032] In some embodiments, the support device 10 may also include two or more support members, and the multiple support members are linked together using the above principle, which facilitates the user to switch between different support members.

[0033] Specifically, when the first support member 110 moves toward the transmission member 130, the transmission member 130 is linked and disengages from the second support member 120, allowing the second support member 120 to move away from the transmission member 130. In this embodiment, when the user needs to transfer the shelf placed on the first support member 110 to the second support member 120, the first support member 110 is driven to move toward the transmission member 130. The transmission member 130 is linked by the first limiting structure and moves within the mounting base 100. After the transmission member 130 moves, it disengages from the second support member 120, thereby allowing the second support member 120 to move away from the transmission member 130. At this time, the user can pull the second support member 120 out of the mounting base 100 to place the shelf. Moreover, after the first support member 110 moves toward the transmission member 130, it can be stored in the mounting base 100, avoiding the waste of storage space inside the refrigerator by leaving the first support member 110 idle.

[0034] Similarly, when a user needs to transfer a shelf placed on the second support 120 to the first support 110, the second support 120 is driven to move towards the transmission member 130. The transmission member 130 is moved within the mounting base 100 by the second limiting structure. After the transmission member 130 moves, it disengages from the first support 110, allowing the first support 110 to move away from the transmission member 130. At this time, the user can pull the first support 110 out of the mounting base 100 to place the shelf. Moreover, after the second support 120 moves towards the transmission member 130, it can be stored in the mounting base 100, avoiding the waste of storage space inside the refrigerator by leaving the second support 120 idle.

[0035] In addition, when the user moves the shelf between the first support member 110 and the second support member 120, since only one support member of the support device 10 is in the extended state and the other is in the retracted state, the shelf will not be blocked by the two support members at the same time when it is moved in the storage room. Thus, the user can adjust the placement of the shelf without taking it out of the storage room.

[0036] Specifically, such as Figure 2When a user needs to transfer a shelf placed on the first support member 110 to the second support member 120, the first support member 110 is in the extended state and the second support member 120 is in the retracted state. After the shelf passes smoothly through the second support member 120 in the storage room, it pushes the first support member 110 toward the transmission member 130, so that the first support member 110 is in the retracted state and the second support member 120 is in the extended state, thereby placing the shelf on the second support member 120. The whole process does not require the shelf to be taken out of the storage room. Similarly, when a user needs to transfer a shelf placed on the second support 120 to the first support 110, the second support 120 is in the extended state and the first support 110 is in the retracted state. Pushing the second support 120 toward the transmission member 130 causes the second support 120 to be in the retracted state and the first support 110 to be in the extended state. The shelf then smoothly passes through the second support 120 in the storage room, thus placing the shelf on the first support 110. The entire process does not require removing the shelf from the storage room.

[0037] Furthermore, the first support member 110 and the second support member 120 are arranged along a first direction. In this embodiment, the first support member 110 and the second support member 120 are preferably arranged along a vertical direction, that is, the first direction is parallel to the vertical direction, so that when the shelf is switched between the first support member 110 and the second support member 120, accommodating spaces of different heights can be formed.

[0038] In some embodiments, the first direction can also be left-right, thereby forming accommodating spaces of different widths. Alternatively, the first direction can also be front-back, thereby forming accommodating spaces of different depths.

[0039] Furthermore, the support device 10 also includes a spring-loaded member 160 that elastically abuts against the support base 100 and the transmission member 130 along a first direction. After the first support member 110 moves toward the transmission member 130 along a second direction at a certain angle to the first direction, the transmission member 130 elastically abuts against the first support member 110. In this embodiment, as... Figure 2As shown, the first direction is along the X-axis, and the second direction is along the Y-axis, preferably perpendicular to the first direction. Since the transmission member 130 is constantly subjected to a deformation force applied by the spring member 160 along the first direction, after the first support member 110 moves towards the transmission member 130 along the second direction, the transmission member 130 elastically abuts against the first support member 110 along the first direction. This allows the first limiting structure to lock the first support member 110 onto the mounting base 100 and house it within the mounting base 100. Furthermore, the direction of the deformation force applied by the spring member 160 to the transmission member 130 and transmitted to the first support member 110 is perpendicular to the direction of movement of the first support member 110, making the transmission member 130 more stably lock the first support member 110 and restricting the first support member 110 from moving away from the transmission member 130.

[0040] Specifically, the first limiting structure includes a first limiting groove 141 disposed on the first support member 110 and a first limiting block 142 disposed on the transmission member 130 and cooperating with the first limiting groove 141. The second limiting structure includes a second limiting groove 151 disposed on the second support member 120 and a second limiting block 152 disposed on the transmission member 130 and cooperating with the second limiting groove 151. In this embodiment, as... Figure 2 When the first support member 110 moves toward the transmission member 130 along the second direction, it contacts the first limiting block 142 and drives the transmission member 130 to move along the first direction. During the movement of the transmission member 130, the second limiting block 152 is dislodged from the second limiting groove 151, thereby allowing the second support member 120 to move away from the transmission member 130. When the first support member 110 continues to move toward the transmission member 130 along the second direction, since the transmission member 130 is always subjected to the deformation force of the spring member 160, the first limiting block 142 will eventually fall into the first limiting groove 141, thereby restricting the first support member 110 from moving away from the transmission member 130, locking the first support member 110 onto the mounting base 100, and storing it inside the mounting base 100.

[0041] Specifically, the first limiting block 142 and the second limiting block 152 protrude towards the same side along a first direction. In this embodiment, the protrusion direction of the first limiting block 142 and the second limiting block 152 is the same as the direction of the deformation force applied by the spring member 160 to the transmission member 130. Therefore, before the first limiting block 142 enters the first limiting groove 141, the first support member 110 drives the transmission member 130 to compress the spring member 160, and after the first limiting block 142 engages with the first limiting groove 141, it restricts the movement of the first support member 110 away from the transmission member 130. Similarly, before the second limiting block 152 enters the second limiting groove 151, the second support member 120 drives the transmission member 130 to compress the spring member 160, and after the second limiting block 152 engages with the second limiting groove 151, it restricts the movement of the second support member 120 away from the transmission member 130.

[0042] Specifically, refer to Figure 3 As shown, the first limiting block 142 and the second limiting block 152 are located on the same side of the transmission member 130. The protrusion height of the first limiting block 142 and the second limiting block 152 along the first direction gradually decreases from the end near the transmission member 130 to the end away from the transmission member 130. In this embodiment, the first limiting block 142 is located on the side of the transmission member 130 facing the first support member 110. The cross-section of the first limiting block 142 is a right-angled triangle, that is, the end of the first limiting block 142 away from the transmission member 130 is an inclined surface, and the end of the first limiting block 142 facing the transmission member 130 is a vertical surface. Similarly, the second limiting block 152 is located on the side of the transmission member 130 facing the second support member 120. The cross-section of the second limiting block 152 is a right-angled triangle, that is, the end of the second limiting block 152 away from the transmission member 130 is an inclined surface, and the end of the second limiting block 152 facing the transmission member 130 is a vertical surface. The inclined surfaces of the first limiting block 142 and the second limiting block 152 are both inclined in the same direction. The inclination angle of the inclined surface of the first limiting block 142 is preferably equal to the inclination angle of the inclined surface of the second limiting block 152, that is, the cross-sectional dimensions of the first limiting block 142 are preferably the same as the cross-sectional dimensions of the second limiting block 152.

[0043] In some embodiments, the cross-sectional dimensions of the first limiting block 142 may also be different from those of the second limiting block 152, that is, the inclination angles of the two are different, as long as the inclination directions are the same.

[0044] Furthermore, the first support member 110 includes a first driving block 111 forming a first limiting groove 141, and the second support member 120 includes a second driving block 121 forming a second limiting groove 151. The support device 10 also includes a first elastic member 170 matching the first driving block 111 and a second elastic member 180 matching the second driving block 121. In this embodiment, both the first limiting groove 141 and the second limiting groove 151 are open grooves to facilitate cooperation with the first limiting block 142 and the second limiting block 152. The first elastic member 170 is sleeved on the first driving block 111 to prevent it from falling off during deformation. The second elastic member 180 is sleeved on the second driving block 121 to prevent it from falling off during deformation.

[0045] Furthermore, the first elastic element 170 elastically abuts against the first support element 110 and the transmission element 130 along the second direction, and the second elastic element 180 elastically abuts against the second support element 120 and the transmission element 130 along the second direction. In this embodiment, the first elastic element 170 provides an elastic deformation force that causes the first support element 110 and the transmission element 130 to move away from each other, so that after the first support element 110 and the transmission element 130 disengage, the first support element 110 automatically moves away from the transmission element 130 under the action of the first elastic element 170, without the user having to manually remove the first support element 110. Similarly, the second elastic element 180 provides an elastic deformation force that causes the second support element 120 and the transmission element 130 to move away from each other, so that after the second support element 120 and the transmission element 130 disengage, the second support element 120 automatically moves away from the transmission element 130 under the action of the second elastic element 180, without the user having to manually remove the second support element 120.

[0046] Furthermore, the first support member 110 further includes a first support block 112 connected to the first drive block 111 and cooperating with the mounting base 100, and the second support member 120 further includes a second support block 122 connected to the second drive block 121 and cooperating with the mounting base 100. In this embodiment, the first drive block 111 and the first support block 112 are fixedly connected, the first support block 112 is used to support the shelf and is movably disposed on the mounting base 100 along the second direction. The second drive block 121 and the second support block 122 are fixedly connected, the second support block 122 is used to support the shelf and is movably disposed on the mounting base 100 along the second direction.

[0047] Specifically, the mounting base 100 has a mounting cavity 101 for accommodating the transmission member 130 and a limiting hole 102 for exposing the mounting cavity 101. In this embodiment, the transmission member 130 is disposed within the mounting cavity 101 to avoid being affected by the external environment during movement, ensuring the normal operation of the transmission member 130. The mounting base 100 has limiting holes 102 corresponding to the number of support members, and the first support member 110 and the second support member 120 extend out of or retract from the mounting cavity 101 through the limiting holes 102.

[0048] Specifically, both the first support block 112 and the second support block 122 include a limiting portion 112a located within the mounting cavity 101 and a support portion 112b connected to the limiting portion 112a on the side opposite to the transmission member 130. The support portion 112b is at least partially exposed within the limiting hole 102. In this embodiment, the first support block 112 and the second support block 122 are preferably configured with the same structure. Taking the first support block 112 as an example, the first support block 112 has a limiting portion 112a and a support portion 112b. The limiting portion 112a is movably disposed within the mounting cavity 101 along the second direction, thereby causing the support portion 112b to extend or retract into the mounting cavity 101. The support portion 112b is movably disposed within the limiting hole 102 along the second direction.

[0049] Moreover, in this embodiment, the end faces of the support portions 112b of the first support block 112 and the second support block 122 are both set as planar structures, thereby saving the manufacturing cost of the first support member 110 and the second support member 120, and the shelf is placed directly on the end face of the support portion 112b.

[0050] Furthermore, the transmission member 130 has a first abutting portion 131 that abuts against the first elastic member 170 and a second abutting portion 132 that abuts against the second elastic member 180. In this embodiment, the first elastic member 170 is preferably fixed to the first support block 112, and the free end of the first elastic member 170 abuts against the first abutting portion 131, which facilitates the assembly of the support device 10 and ensures that the first elastic member 170 will not shift or fall off during the movement of the transmission member 130. Similarly, the second elastic member 180 is preferably fixed to the second support block 122, and the free end of the second elastic member 180 abuts against the second abutting portion 132, which facilitates the assembly of the support device 10 and ensures that the second elastic member 180 will not shift or fall off during the movement of the transmission member 130.

[0051] Specifically, both the first abutting portion 131 and the second abutting portion 132 have two abutting blocks 131a arranged opposite each other along a first direction and a clearance channel 131b forming between the two abutting blocks 131a. The first limiting block 142 and the second limiting block 152 are both connected to the abutting blocks 131a and located within the clearance channel 131b. In this embodiment, the first abutting portion 131 and the second abutting portion 132 are preferably configured with the same structure. Taking the first abutting portion 131 as an example, the first abutting portion 131 has two abutting blocks 131a and a clearance channel 131b. The abutting blocks 131a are used to abut against the first elastic member 170, and the clearance channel 131b provides a space for the first driving block 111 to move along the second direction. When the first limiting block 142 extends into the first limiting groove 141, at least a portion of the first driving block 111 is located within the clearance channel 131b, thereby limiting the offset in the first direction between the first support member 120 and the transmission member 130.

[0052] Specifically, the first driving block 111 and the second driving block 121 are preferably configured with the same structure. Taking the first driving member 111 as an example, the first driving block 111 includes a clearance groove 111a formed at the end and an abutment block 111b located between the clearance groove 111a and the first limiting groove 141. When the abutment block 111b abuts against the inclined surface of the first limiting block 142, it can drive the transmission member 130 to move in a first direction. When the abutment block 111b abuts against the vertical surface of the first limiting block 142, it can limit the mutual separation in a second direction between the first support member 110 and the transmission member 130. When the abutment block 111b is located within the clearance channel 131b, it can limit the offset in the first direction between the first support member 110 and the transmission member 130.

[0053] Furthermore, the mounting base 100 includes a mounting shell 103 forming a mounting cavity 101, a limiting channel 104 disposed within the mounting shell 103 and matching the limiting part 112a, and a cover plate 105 connecting the mounting shell 103 and forming a limiting hole 102. In this embodiment, the support device 10 is fixed to the refrigerator using the mounting shell 103, and the cover plate 105 shields the mounting cavity 101. The mounting shell 103 and the cover plate 105 are fixedly connected. The limiting channel 104 is composed of multiple support ribs 106. The limiting part 112a is movable within the limiting channel 104 along a second direction. After the limiting part 112a abuts against the multiple support ribs 106, the support strength of the support part 112b is improved.

[0054] Specifically, the inner diameter of the limiting hole 102 is smaller than the inner diameter of the limiting channel 104. In this embodiment, the outer diameter of the limiting part 112a is larger than the outer diameter of the supporting part 112b, and the outer diameter of the limiting part 112a is larger than the inner diameter of the limiting hole 102, thereby preventing the first supporting block 112 and the second supporting block 122 from disengaging from the mounting base 100 through the corresponding limiting hole 102.

[0055] refer to Figure 4 As shown, another preferred embodiment of the present invention provides a support device for a shelf. Based on the above embodiments, this support device 10 adds mounting grooves 190 to the first support block 110 and / or the second support block 120, preventing the shelf from shifting in the first direction after installation. In this embodiment, the same reference numerals represent the same components with similar functions, and will not be described further.

[0056] Specifically, the first support member 110 further includes a first support block 112 connected to the first drive block 111, the second support member 120 further includes a second support block 122 connected to the second drive block 121, and the support device 10 further includes a mounting groove 190 disposed on the first support block 110 and / or the second support block 120, the mounting groove 190 being located at one end of the support block away from the transmission member 130.

[0057] In this embodiment, the mounting groove 190 matches the shelf, and the shelf cannot be offset along the first direction after extending into the mounting groove 190. Preferably, mounting grooves 190 are provided on both the first support block 110 and the second support block 120.

[0058] According to another aspect of the invention, a refrigerator is also provided, the refrigerator being provided with a support device 10 for a shelf according to the invention.

[0059] For details, please refer to Figure 5 As shown, a refrigerator includes a cabinet 20, which includes an inner liner 200 forming a storage compartment, an outer shell 210, and an insulation cavity disposed between the inner liner 200 and the outer shell 210. In this embodiment, the insulation cavity is provided with foamed material.

[0060] Furthermore, the refrigerator also includes a support device 10 and a shelf 30 disposed in the storage compartment. In this embodiment, the support device 10 of the above-described embodiment can be disposed alone, or the support device 10 of the above-described other embodiment can be disposed alone, or the support devices 10 of the above-described two embodiments can be disposed simultaneously. The shelf 30 includes a panel 300 and decorative strips 310 connected to both ends of the panel 300. The panel 300 matches the mounting groove 190. When the panel 300 extends into the mounting groove 190, the support device 10 can limit the offset of the shelf 30 along the first direction.

[0061] Specifically, the support device 10 is disposed inside the insulation cavity. In this embodiment, the mounting base 100 of the support device 10 is fixed inside the insulation cavity using foam material.

[0062] Specifically, the first support member 110 or the second support member 120 is exposed inside the storage compartment and abuts against the shelf 30. In this embodiment, the first support member 110 or the second support member 120 extends out of the limiting hole 102 and is exposed inside the storage compartment. The user can selectively abut against the first support member 110 or the second support member 120. The first support member 110 and the second support member 120 inside the storage compartment are arranged vertically.

[0063] Reference Figure 6 As shown, preferably, the support device 10 without the mounting groove 190 is placed on the front side of the storage compartment, and the support device 10 with the mounting groove 190 is placed on the rear side of the storage compartment, which can prevent the shelf 30 from shifting vertically. The trim strips 310 at the front and rear ends of the panel 300 respectively abut against the corresponding first support member 110, thereby limiting the shelf 30 from shifting forward and backward.

[0064] It should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This way of describing the specification is only for clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0065] 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 support device for a shelf, comprising a mounting base and a first support member and a second support member disposed on the mounting base, characterized in that, The support device further includes a transmission component that cooperates with the mounting base, a first limiting structure that enables the first support component to be linked with the transmission component, and a second limiting structure that enables the second support component to be linked with the transmission component. When the first support component moves toward the transmission component, the transmission component is linked and disengaged from the second support component, so as to allow the second support component to move away from the transmission component.

2. The support device for the shelf as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first support member and the second support member are arranged along a first direction. The support device also includes a spring member that elastically abuts against the support base and the transmission member along the first direction. After the first support member moves toward the transmission member along a second direction that is at a certain angle to the first direction, the transmission member elastically abuts against the first support member.

3. The support device for the shelf as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The first limiting structure includes a first limiting groove disposed on the first support member and a first limiting block disposed on the transmission member and cooperating with the first limiting groove. The second limiting structure includes a second limiting groove disposed on the second support member and a second limiting block disposed on the transmission member and cooperating with the second limiting groove. The first limiting block and the second limiting block protrude toward the same side along a first direction.

4. The support device for the shelf as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The first limiting block and the second limiting block are located on the same side of the transmission member, and the protrusion height of the first limiting block and the second limiting block along the first direction gradually decreases from the end closer to the transmission member toward the end away from the transmission member.

5. The support device for the shelf as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The first support member includes a first driving block forming a first limiting groove, the second support member includes a second driving block forming a second limiting groove, and the support device further includes a first elastic member matching the first driving block and a second elastic member matching the second driving block. The first elastic member elastically abuts against the first support member and the transmission member along a second direction, and the second elastic member elastically abuts against the second support member and the transmission member along a second direction.

6. The support device for the shelf as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The first support member further includes a first support block connected to the first drive block and cooperating with the mounting base. The second support member further includes a second support block connected to the second drive block and cooperating with the mounting base. The mounting base has a mounting cavity for accommodating the transmission component and a limiting hole for exposing the mounting cavity. Both the first support block and the second support block include a limiting portion located in the mounting cavity and a support portion connected to the limiting portion on the side away from the transmission component. The support portion is at least partially exposed in the limiting hole.

7. The support device for the shelf as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The first support member further includes a first support block connected to the first drive block, and the second support member further includes a second support block connected to the second drive block. The support device further includes a mounting groove disposed on the first support block and / or the second support block, the mounting groove being located at the end of the support block away from the transmission member.

8. The support device for the shelf as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The transmission member has a first abutting part that abuts against a first elastic member and a second abutting part that abuts against a second elastic member. The first abutting part and the second abutting part each have two abutting blocks arranged opposite to each other along a first direction and a clearance channel forming between the two abutting blocks. The first limiting block and the second limiting block are both connected to the abutting blocks and located in the clearance channel.

9. The support device for the shelf as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The mounting base includes a mounting shell forming a mounting cavity, a limiting channel disposed inside the mounting shell and matching the limiting part, and a cover plate connecting the mounting shell and forming a limiting hole, wherein the inner diameter of the limiting hole is smaller than the inner diameter of the limiting channel.

10. A refrigerator, comprising a cabinet, the cabinet including an inner liner forming a storage compartment, an outer shell, and an insulation cavity disposed between the inner liner and the outer shell, characterized in that, The refrigerator further includes a support device as described in any one of claims 1 to 9 and a shelf disposed in the storage compartment, the support device being disposed in the insulation cavity, and the first support member or the second support member being exposed in the storage compartment and abutting against the shelf.

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