Refrigerator shell chamber structure and refrigerator

Abstract

According to the refrigerator shell bin structure, an evaporator bin communicates with a compressor bin through an air flue of a shell switch, the evaporation bin is provided with an air return opening of the shell switch, and when the air flue and the air return opening are opened, cold air of the evaporator bin is led to the compressor bin to cool a compressor. Low-temperature air in the evaporator bin is guided into the compressor bin, so that the compressor can be directly cooled, and the working temperature of the compressor is reduced. The temperature in the evaporator bin is generally lower than that of other parts of the refrigerator, and therefore the efficiency is higher when the compressor is cooled through air in the evaporator bin.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of refrigerators, and in particular to a refrigerator housing compartment structure and a refrigerator. Background Art

[0002] With the continuous growth of the global economy, people's living standards have significantly improved. Household appliances, especially refrigerators, have become indispensable electrical appliances in modern family life. As consumers' pursuit of quality of life continues to increase, the market demand for refrigerators has shown a stable and sustained growth trend. This growth is not only reflected in the popularity of refrigerators as a household necessity, but also in the continuous improvement of consumers' requirements for refrigerator performance.

[0003] When choosing a refrigerator, modern consumers not only pay attention to its basic functions of freshness preservation and refrigeration, but also put forward more stringent and detailed requirements on its energy efficiency, noise control, appearance design, service life, etc. These requirements have prompted refrigerator manufacturers to continuously invest in technological innovation and product upgrades to meet the diversification of market demand.

[0004] In the refrigerator's refrigeration system, the condenser plays a vital role. Its working efficiency is directly related to the refrigerator's refrigeration effect and energy consumption level, and is one of the important indicators for measuring refrigerator performance. An efficient condenser can ensure that the refrigerator achieves lower energy consumption while maintaining excellent refrigeration effects, thereby meeting consumers' demand for energy conservation and environmental protection.

[0005] However, the only way to dissipate heat from compressors in refrigerators on the market is to use fans. Although this method can meet the heat dissipation needs of the compressor to a certain extent, its heat dissipation capacity is relatively limited. Especially in high temperature environments, the heat dissipation effect of the fan is often unsatisfactory. This may not only cause the compressor temperature to be too high, affecting its working efficiency and lifespan, but may also increase the energy consumption of the refrigerator and reduce its overall performance.

[0006] Therefore, in view of the shortcomings of the existing refrigerator compressor heat dissipation methods, it is necessary to explore more efficient and reliable heat dissipation technologies. Summary of the invention

[0007] In order to solve the technical problem of poor heat dissipation effect of the compressor in the above-mentioned prior art, the present invention provides a refrigerator shell compartment structure and a refrigerator.

[0008] The technical solution adopted by the present invention is:

[0009] The present invention proposes a refrigerator shell chamber structure, the refrigerator shell comprising: an evaporator chamber for installing an evaporator and a compressor chamber for installing a refrigerator compressor, the evaporator chamber and the compressor chamber are connected through a switchable air duct, the evaporator chamber is provided with a switchable return air port, when the air duct and the return air port are opened, the cold air of the evaporator chamber is guided to the compressor chamber to cool the compressor.

[0010] Further, the compressor is arranged on the bottom plate of the refrigerator housing, and the bottom plate comprises: a first mounting plate and a second mounting plate;

[0011] The first mounting plate and the second mounting plate are arranged in parallel, the front side of the first mounting plate is used to install the compressor, the second mounting plate is provided with a plurality of vents, and the back side of the second mounting plate is used to install the condenser of the refrigerator.

[0012] Furthermore, the air outlet of the air duct faces the first mounting plate, a filter is provided between the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate, and an air guide component is provided above the filter, and the air guide component guides part of the wind blowing toward the first mounting plate to the second mounting plate and the filter.

[0013] Furthermore, a fan is provided in the compressor compartment, and the blowing direction of the fan is toward the compressor.

[0014] Furthermore, the wind guide assembly is arranged along the length direction of the gap between the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate, and the wind guide assembly includes: a long rod and a motor driving the long rod to rotate, and at least one fan blade is provided in the extension direction of the long rod.

[0015] Furthermore, the air duct includes: a fixed part, an air guide part and a valve, the air guide part is in the shape of a pipe, and the air inlet of the air guide part extends outward around the fixed part for connecting with the warehouse wall of the evaporator warehouse, and the air outlet of the air guide part is provided with a valve for controlling the switch of the air duct.

[0016] Furthermore, a temperature sensor is provided in the compressor compartment.

[0017] Furthermore, a mounting frame is provided around the filter, and the mounting frame is snap-connected with the shell of the refrigerator.

[0018] Furthermore, the air guide portion is in the shape of a square tube.

[0019] The present invention also provides a refrigerator, comprising the refrigerator housing compartment structure.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the present invention proposes a refrigerator shell compartment structure, in which the evaporator compartment and the compressor compartment are connected through an air duct of a shell switch, and the evaporator compartment is provided with a return air port of a shell switch. When the air duct and the return air port are turned on, the cold air from the evaporator compartment is led to the compressor compartment to cool the compressor. By introducing the low-temperature air in the evaporator compartment into the compressor compartment, the compressor can be directly cooled to reduce its operating temperature. The temperature in the evaporator compartment is usually lower than other parts of the refrigerator, so using the air here to cool the compressor is more efficient. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative labor.

[0022] Figure 1 A top view of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 An exploded view of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of an air duct according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a filter screen according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] 01. Shell; 02. Evaporator compartment; 03. Compressor compartment;

[0027] 1. First mounting plate; 2. Second mounting plate; 3. Condenser; 4. Filter; 5. Air guide assembly; 6. Valve; 7. Fan; 9. Temperature sensor. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects to be solved by the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0029] The principle and structure of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0030] With the continuous growth of the global economy, people's living standards have significantly improved. Household appliances, especially refrigerators, have become indispensable electrical appliances in modern family life. As consumers' pursuit of quality of life continues to increase, the market demand for refrigerators has shown a stable and sustained growth trend. This growth is not only reflected in the popularity of refrigerators as a household necessity, but also in the continuous improvement of consumers' requirements for refrigerator performance.

[0031] When choosing a refrigerator, modern consumers not only pay attention to its basic functions of freshness preservation and refrigeration, but also put forward more stringent and detailed requirements on its energy efficiency, noise control, appearance design, service life, etc. These requirements have prompted refrigerator manufacturers to continuously invest in technological innovation and product upgrades to meet the diversification of market demand.

[0032] In the refrigerator's refrigeration system, the condenser plays a vital role. Its working efficiency is directly related to the refrigerator's refrigeration effect and energy consumption level, and is one of the important indicators for measuring refrigerator performance. An efficient condenser can ensure that the refrigerator achieves lower energy consumption while maintaining excellent refrigeration effects, thereby meeting consumers' demand for energy conservation and environmental protection.

[0033] However, the only way to dissipate heat from compressors in refrigerators on the market is to use fans. Although this method can meet the heat dissipation needs of the compressor to a certain extent, its heat dissipation capacity is relatively limited. Especially in high temperature environments, the heat dissipation effect of the fan is often unsatisfactory. This may not only cause the compressor temperature to be too high, affecting its working efficiency and lifespan, but may also increase the energy consumption of the refrigerator and reduce its overall performance.

[0034] Therefore, in view of the shortcomings of the existing refrigerator compressor heat dissipation methods, it is necessary to explore more efficient and reliable heat dissipation technologies.

[0035] like Figure 1-4 As shown, the present invention proposes a refrigerator housing compartment structure, the refrigerator housing 01 includes: an evaporator compartment 02 and a compressor compartment 03, the evaporator compartment 02 is used to install the evaporator, and the compressor compartment 03 is used to install the compressor. The evaporator compartment 02 and the compressor compartment 03 are connected through the air duct of the shell switch, and the evaporator compartment 02 is provided with a return air port of the switch. When the air duct and the return air port are opened, the cold air of the evaporator compartment 02 is used to cool the compressor in the compressor compartment 03. Since the evaporator is suitable for refrigerating the refrigerator, the temperature in the evaporator compartment 02 will be lower, and the air with a lower temperature is introduced into the compressor compartment 03 to improve the efficiency of cooling the compressor. Since the evaporator compartment 02 is airtight, and the cold air in the evaporator compartment 02 needs to be blown out, a return air port with a switch is set on the evaporator compartment 02, and the return air port and the air duct are opened at the same time, and air continues to flow into the evaporator compartment 02, and at the same time, the low-temperature gas in the evaporator compartment 02 can continue to flow into the compressor compartment 03.

[0036] By introducing the low-temperature air in the evaporator compartment 02 into the compressor compartment 03, the compressor can be directly cooled and its operating temperature can be lowered. The temperature in the evaporator compartment 02 is usually lower than other parts of the refrigerator, so it is more efficient to use the air here to cool the compressor. By improving the cooling efficiency of the compressor, the energy consumption of the refrigerator can be reduced, and the effect of energy conservation and emission reduction can be achieved. The compressor is the core component of the refrigerator, and its excessively high operating temperature will accelerate wear and aging. Through effective cooling, the service life of the compressor can be extended, thereby extending the overall service life of the refrigerator. Through effective cooling, the operating temperature and noise of the compressor can be reduced, and the user experience can be improved.

[0037] In actual use, the evaporator of the refrigerator is located in the evaporator compartment 02 with a first air door and a second air door, and the first air door and the second air door circulate with the air in the refrigerator. When the refrigerant evaporates in the evaporator, it absorbs the heat of the air entering the evaporator compartment 02 from the first air door, thereby reducing the air temperature. The air with a reduced temperature flows back into the refrigerator from the second air door and circulates to every corner of the refrigerator, achieving the cooling effect of the entire refrigerator. The switchable return air vent is set to prevent the technical problem that the gas in the evaporator compartment 02 cannot be continuously supplied when the refrigerator is not refrigerated and the compressor needs to be cooled.

[0038] In a further embodiment, the compressor is arranged on the bottom plate of the refrigerator housing 01, and the bottom plate includes: a first mounting plate 1 and a second mounting plate 2, the first mounting plate 1 and the second mounting plate 2 are rectangular, the first mounting plate 1 and the second mounting plate 2 are arranged side by side, the front of the first mounting plate 1 is used to install the compressor, the second mounting plate 2 is provided with a plurality of ventilation holes, and the back of the second mounting plate 2 is used to install the condenser 3 of the refrigerator. The condenser 3 of the refrigerator is arranged on the back of the second mounting plate 2 so that the condenser 3 is directly in contact with the outside air, and the heat dissipation effect is better. And the wind flowing out of the ventilation hole can cool down the condenser 3 on the back of the second mounting plate 2.

[0039] The condenser 3 is arranged on the back of the second mounting plate 2 so that it can be directly in contact with the outside air. This design greatly improves the heat dissipation efficiency of the condenser 3. Compared with the design that is enclosed inside the refrigerator or requires an additional heat dissipation channel, this layout can more effectively discharge the heat generated by the condenser 3, which helps to improve the overall cooling effect and energy efficiency of the refrigerator. The condenser 3 is arranged on a part of the bottom plate and on the back. This layout makes it easier to clean and maintain the condenser 3. Users or maintenance personnel can access the condenser 3 without disassembling too many refrigerator parts, reducing maintenance costs and difficulties.

[0040] In a further embodiment, the air outlet of the air duct faces the first mounting plate 1, a filter screen 4 is provided between the first mounting plate 1 and the second mounting plate 2, and an air guide assembly 5 is provided above the filter screen 4. The air guide assembly 5 guides a part of the wind from the air duct to the first mounting plate 1 to the second mounting plate 2 and the filter screen 4. The wind in the compressor compartment 03 can filter dust through the filter screen 4, and at the same time, dust in the air entering the compressor compartment 03 from the filter screen 4 can be prevented. The compressor compartment 03 needs to be connected to the outside to circulate the air in the compressor compartment 03 to prevent the temperature in the compressor compartment 03 from being too high. The wind directed to the second mounting plate 2 can flow out from the ventilation hole to cool the condenser 3 on the second mounting plate 2.

[0041] By setting the filter 4 between the first mounting plate 1 and the second mounting plate 2, the dust and impurities in the air entering the compressor compartment 03 can be effectively filtered out. This not only protects the cleanliness of the inside of the compressor compartment 03, but also prolongs the service life of the compressor and other components. The design of the air guide component 5 allows the wind blown from the air duct to the first mounting plate 1 to be partially guided to the second mounting plate 2 and the filter 4. In this way, a part of the wind can directly cool the condenser 3, thereby improving the heat dissipation efficiency of the condenser 3. At the same time, after passing through the filter 4, another part of the wind can take away the heat in the compressor compartment 03, further reducing the temperature of the compressor compartment 03. Through the reasonable air duct design and the guidance of the air guide component 5, it is ensured that the air in the compressor compartment 03 can circulate, preventing system instability or failure caused by excessive local temperature. Such a design improves the stability and reliability of the entire refrigerator system. The setting of the air guide component 5 and the filter 4 also helps to reduce the noise and vibration during the operation of the refrigerator. By guiding the airflow, the turbulence and collision of the airflow in the compressor compartment 03 are reduced, thereby reducing the noise level. At the same time, the filtering effect of the filter 4 also reduces the wear of dust on the compressor and other components, further reducing vibration and noise. The optimized heat dissipation and filtering design not only improves the performance and energy efficiency of the refrigerator, but also brings a better user experience to users.

[0042] In a further embodiment, a fan 7 is further provided in the compressor compartment 03, and the fan 7 is arranged on the first mounting plate 1, the blowing direction of the fan 7 is toward the compressor, and the suction direction of the fan 7 is toward the air outlet of the air duct, so that part of the air blown out of the air duct is directed to the compressor, so that the compressor and the compressor compartment 03 can be cooled by the fan 7 and can also be cooled by the fan 7 and the air duct together.

[0043] The fan 7 directly guides part of the wind blown out of the air duct to the compressor, effectively reducing the temperature of the compressor. At the same time, the air suction effect of the fan 7 also promotes the circulation of air in the compressor compartment 03, takes away the heat in the compartment, and further reduces the temperature in the compartment. This dual cooling mechanism greatly improves the heat dissipation efficiency and ensures the stable operation of the compressor in a high temperature environment. Through the cooling effect of the fan 7, the operating temperature of the compressor is effectively controlled, reducing the risk of compressor failure and damage caused by overheating. This helps to improve the reliability and stability of the entire refrigerator system and extend the service life of the refrigerator.

[0044] In a further embodiment, a gap is left between the first mounting plate 1 and the second mounting plate 2, and the air guide assembly 5 is arranged along the length direction of the gap between the first mounting plate 1 and the second mounting plate 2. The air guide assembly 5 includes a long rod and a fan 7 that drives the long rod to rotate, and at least one air guide blade is arranged on the long rod along the length direction. The air guide blade is in a long rectangular shape, and the air at the first mounting plate 1 is guided to the second mounting plate 2 and the filter screen 4 by the long rod driving the air guide blade to rotate.

[0045] By rotating the long rod and the fan blades, the wind can be effectively directed from the first mounting plate 1 to the second mounting plate 2 and the filter 4. This design ensures that the flow direction of the wind is more clear and concentrated, and improves the efficiency of wind utilization. The rotation of the fan blades not only changes the direction of the wind, but also increases the flow rate and circulation of the air. This helps to improve the air circulation inside the equipment, especially in situations where efficient heat dissipation or air purification is required. Since the air guide component 5 can accurately guide the wind to the target area, unnecessary energy consumption can be reduced. Compared with traditional blowing methods, this design can more efficiently utilize wind energy and reduce energy consumption.

[0046] In a further embodiment, the air duct includes: a fixed portion, an air guide portion and a valve 6. The air guide portion is in the shape of a pipe, and the air inlet of the air guide portion extends outward to form a fixed portion for connecting to the wall of the evaporator bin 02, and the air outlet of the air guide portion is provided with a valve 6 for controlling the opening and closing of the air duct.

[0047] The air guide part is designed in the shape of a pipe, and this structure itself has good stability and air guide performance. The fixed part extends outward and is connected to the wall of the evaporator bin 02. This design enhances the overall stability of the air duct and prevents the air duct from shaking or shifting during use. The setting of the fixed part simplifies the installation process of the air duct. By connecting it to the wall of the evaporator bin 02, the air duct can be easily fixed and positioned.

[0048] In a further embodiment, a temperature sensor 9 is provided in the compressor compartment 03 for detecting the temperature in the compressor compartment 03. When the temperature sensor 9 detects that the temperature in the compressor compartment 03 is greater than a first preset temperature, the valve 6 of the air duct is opened, and the return air port is also opened, so that the cold air from the evaporator compartment 02 can be introduced into the compressor compartment 03 to cool the compressor. The temperature in the compressor chamber can be detected by the temperature sensor 9, and the air duct and the return air port are opened when the temperature exceeds the first temperature preset value.

[0049] In a further embodiment, a mounting frame is provided around the filter 4, and the mounting frame is snap-fitted with the housing 01 of the refrigerator, so that the filter 4 can be replaced conveniently and quickly.

[0050] In a further embodiment, the air guide portion is in the shape of a square tube.

[0051] The present invention further provides a refrigerator, comprising the refrigerator housing 01 compartment structure of the present application.

[0052] Compared with the prior art, the present invention proposes a refrigerator housing 01 compartment structure, in which the evaporator compartment 02 and the compressor compartment 03 are connected through an air duct of a shell switch, and the evaporator compartment is provided with a return air port of a shell switch. When the air duct and the return air port are turned on, the cold air from the evaporator compartment 02 is led to the compressor compartment 03 to cool the compressor. By introducing the low-temperature air in the evaporator compartment 02 into the compressor compartment 03, the compressor can be directly cooled to reduce its operating temperature. The temperature in the evaporator compartment 02 is usually lower than that in other parts of the refrigerator, so using the air here to cool the compressor is more efficient.

[0053] It should be noted that the terms used above are only for describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit exemplary embodiments according to the present invention. As used herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular form is also intended to include the plural form. In addition, it should be understood that when the terms "comprise" and / or "include" are used in this specification, it indicates the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components and / or combinations thereof.

[0054] Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement of the parts and steps described in these embodiments, numerical expressions and numerical values ​​do not limit the scope of the present invention. At the same time, it should be understood that, for ease of description, the sizes of the various parts shown in the accompanying drawings are not drawn according to the actual proportional relationship. The technology, method and equipment known to ordinary technicians in the relevant field may not be discussed in detail, but in appropriate cases, the technology, method and equipment should be regarded as a part of the authorization specification. In all examples shown and discussed here, any specific value should be interpreted as being merely exemplary, rather than as a limitation. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters represent similar items in the following drawings, so once a certain item is defined in an accompanying drawing, it does not need to be further discussed in subsequent drawings.

[0055] In the description of the present invention, it is necessary to understand that the directions or positional relationships indicated by directional words such as "front, back, up, down, left, right", "lateral, vertical, perpendicular, horizontal" and "top, bottom" are usually based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description. Unless otherwise specified, these directional words do not indicate or imply that the devices or elements referred to must have a specific direction or be constructed and operated in a specific direction. Therefore, they cannot be understood as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention. The directional words "inside and outside" refer to the inside and outside relative to the contours of each component itself.

[0056] For ease of description, spatially relative terms such as "above", "above", "on the upper surface of", "above", etc. may be used here to describe the spatial positional relationship between a device or feature and other devices or features as shown in the figure. It should be understood that spatially relative terms are intended to include different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation described in the figure. For example, if the device in the accompanying drawings is inverted, the device described as "above other devices or structures" or "above other devices or structures" will be positioned as "below other devices or structures" or "below other devices or structures". Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below". The device can also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatially relative descriptions used here are interpreted accordingly.

[0057] In addition, it should be noted that the use of terms such as "first" and "second" to limit components is only for the convenience of distinguishing the corresponding components. If not otherwise stated, the above terms have no special meaning and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0058] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the present invention may have various modifications and variations. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A refrigerator housing compartment structure, the refrigerator housing include: An evaporator compartment for installing an evaporator and a compressor compartment for installing a refrigerator compressor, characterized in that the evaporator compartment is connected to the compressor compartment through a switchable air duct, and the evaporator compartment is provided with a switchable return air port, and when the air duct and the return air port are opened, the cold air from the evaporator compartment is guided to the compressor compartment to cool the compressor.

2. The refrigerator housing compartment structure as claimed in claim 1, It is characterized in that The compressor is arranged on the bottom plate of the refrigerator housing, and the bottom plate comprises: a first mounting plate and a second mounting plate; The first mounting plate and the second mounting plate are arranged in parallel, the front side of the first mounting plate is used to install the compressor, the second mounting plate is provided with a plurality of vents, and the back side of the second mounting plate is used to install the condenser of the refrigerator.

3. The refrigerator housing compartment structure as claimed in claim 2, It is characterized in that The air outlet of the air duct faces the first mounting plate, a filter is provided between the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate, and an air guide component is provided above the filter, and the air guide component guides part of the wind blowing toward the first mounting plate to the second mounting plate and the filter.

4. The refrigerator housing compartment structure according to claim 1, It is characterized in that A fan is also provided in the compressor compartment, and the blowing direction of the fan is toward the compressor.

5. The refrigerator housing compartment structure as claimed in claim 3, It is characterized in that The wind guide assembly is arranged along the length direction of the gap between the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate, and the wind guide assembly includes: a long rod and a motor driving the long rod to rotate, and at least one fan blade is arranged in the extension direction of the long rod.

6. The refrigerator housing compartment structure according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The air duct includes: a fixed part, an air guide part and a valve. The air guide part is in the shape of a pipe. The air inlet of the air guide part extends outward to form the fixed part for connecting with the warehouse wall of the evaporator warehouse. The air outlet of the air guide part is provided with a valve for controlling the switch of the air duct.

7. The refrigerator housing compartment structure according to claim 1, It is characterized in that A temperature sensor is provided in the compressor compartment. When the temperature detected by the temperature sensor is greater than a first temperature preset value, the air duct and the return air port are opened.

8. The refrigerator housing compartment structure as claimed in claim 3, It is characterized in that A mounting frame is arranged around the filter, and the mounting frame is snap-connected with the shell of the refrigerator.

9. The refrigerator housing compartment structure as claimed in claim 6, It is characterized in that The air guide portion is in a square tube shape.

10. A refrigerator, It is characterized in that It comprises a refrigerator housing compartment structure as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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