Refrigeration appliance

Abstract

The invention provides a refrigeration appliance. The refrigeration electric appliance comprises a storage chamber and a door body used for opening and closing the storage chamber, the refrigeration electric appliance further comprises a water storage device, the water storage device is arranged in the storage chamber or the door body, the water storage device comprises a water storage space and a water outlet piece, the water outlet piece comprises a water inlet and a water outlet which are communicated with each other, and the water inlet and the water outlet are communicated with each other. The water inlet is connected with the water storage space, and the water outlet piece has a first state of extending out of the water storage device and a second state of being collected into the water storage device. By means of the arrangement, a user can conveniently take water, and meanwhile the space occupied by the water storage device for the refrigeration appliance is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of household appliances, and in particular to a refrigeration appliance. Background Art

[0002] Existing refrigeration appliances generally have relatively simple functions. For example, refrigerators generally only have the function of storing items. With the development of society, users have higher and higher requirements for refrigeration appliances. However, the existing design has the following defects: it is impossible to supply water to users. Summary of the invention

[0003] The object of the present invention is to provide a refrigeration appliance. By providing a water storage device and setting the water outlet of the water storage device to include a first state of extending outside the water storage device and a second state of being received in the water storage device, it is possible to achieve convenience for users to take water while reducing the space occupied by the water storage device in the refrigeration appliance.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose of the invention, one embodiment of the present invention provides a refrigeration appliance, including a storage chamber and a door body for opening and closing the storage chamber, wherein the refrigeration appliance also includes a water storage device, the water storage device is arranged in the storage chamber or the door body, the water storage device includes a water storage space and a water outlet, the water outlet includes a water inlet and a water outlet that are interconnected, the water inlet is connected to the water storage space, and the water outlet includes a first state of extending out of the water storage device and a second state of being received in the water storage device.

[0005] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present invention, the water storage device includes a driving assembly, the driving assembly is connected to the water outlet part, and the driving assembly is used to drive the water outlet part to move from the first state to the second state, and to drive the water outlet part from the second state to the first state.

[0006] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present invention, the refrigeration appliance also includes a controller and a door detection device, the controller and the door detection device are communicatively connected, the controller and the drive assembly are communicatively connected, and the water storage device is arranged on the inner side of the door body or the storage room, when the door detection device detects that the door body is making an opening movement and detects that the door body is opened to a first preset position, the controller controls the drive assembly to drive the water outlet part to move from the second state to the first state, and when the door detection device detects that the door body is making a closing movement and detects that the door body is closed to a second preset position, the controller controls the drive assembly to drive the water outlet part to move from the first state to the second state.

[0007] As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, the water storage device is detachably arranged on the refrigeration appliance, the refrigeration appliance includes a wiring terminal, the wiring terminal is connected to a controller, when the water storage device is placed in the refrigeration appliance, the wiring terminal is connected to the drive assembly, the controller supplies power and transmits signals to the drive assembly through the wiring terminal, when the water storage device is taken out of the refrigeration appliance, the wiring terminal and the drive assembly are disconnected.

[0008] As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, the water storage device includes a water storage space, the water outlet component includes a water outlet pipe connecting the water storage space and the water outlet, the water outlet component includes a first water valve and a second water valve, the first water valve is arranged at the water outlet, the second water valve is arranged at the water inlet or between the water inlet and the water outlet, and the first water valve and the second water valve are configured as follows: when the water outlet component is in the first state, after the first water valve is opened, the second water valve is opened, and after the first water valve is closed, the second water valve is closed.

[0009] As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, the water outlet member includes an operating member arranged at the water outlet, and the operating member is used to open and close the first water valve.

[0010] As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, the refrigeration appliance further comprises a detection element for detecting whether the first water valve is opened, the detection element is communicatively connected to the controller, and the second water valve is communicatively connected to the controller.

[0011] The controller is used for: when the water outlet is in the first state, if it is detected that the first water valve is opened, then controlling the second water valve to open; if it is detected that the first water valve is closed, then controlling the second water valve to close.

[0012] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present invention, the controller is also used to: when it is detected that the door body is making an opening movement and when it is detected that the door body is opened to a first preset position, control the second water valve to open.

[0013] As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, a accommodating space is formed at the bottom of the water storage device, the driving assembly is arranged in the accommodating space, and when the water outlet component is in the second state, the water outlet component is located in the accommodating space.

[0014] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present invention, the water storage device is provided with a water filling port, the refrigeration appliance is provided with an automatic water filling component, the automatic water filling component and the water storage device are arranged in coordination, and the automatic water filling component is communicatively connected with a controller, and the automatic water filling component fills water into the water storage device through the water filling port under the control of the controller.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention provides a water storage device, and sets the water outlet of the water storage device to include a first state extending out of the water storage device and a second state received in the water storage device. The beneficial effect is that it can make it easier for users to get water while reducing the space occupied by the water storage device on the refrigeration appliance. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The specific implementation of the present invention is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0017] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a water storage device of a refrigerator shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] The present invention will be described in detail below in conjunction with the specific embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, these embodiments do not limit the present invention, and any structural, methodological, or functional changes made by a person skilled in the art based on these embodiments are all within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0020] In one embodiment of the present invention, a refrigeration appliance is provided. The refrigeration appliance may be a refrigerator, a freezer, a commercial display cabinet, etc. Preferably, in this embodiment, the refrigeration appliance is a refrigerator, and the specific embodiment of the present invention is described below using a refrigerator as an example.

[0021] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 In the present embodiment, the refrigerator 100 includes a storage chamber 2 and a door body 3 for opening and closing the storage chamber 2, wherein the refrigerator 100 also includes a water storage device 4, the water storage device 4 is arranged in the storage chamber 2 or the door body 3, the water storage device 4 includes a water storage space 41 and a water outlet 5, the water outlet 5 includes a water inlet 51 and a water outlet 52 that are interconnected, the water inlet 51 is connected to the water storage space 41, and the water outlet 5 includes a first state of extending out of the water storage device 4 and a second state of being received in the water storage device 4.

[0022] In this embodiment, the refrigerator 100 includes a housing 1. The housing 1 can form the storage chamber 2. The storage chamber 2 is a refrigerating chamber. The water storage device 4 is arranged on the inner side of the refrigerating chamber door for opening and closing the refrigerating chamber, and the cold air in the refrigerating chamber can cool the water storage device 4, so that cold water is supplied to the user through the water storage device 4.

[0023] In other embodiments of the present invention, the water storage device 4 can be arranged in the refrigerator, and the cold air in the refrigerator can cool the water storage device 4, so as to supply cold water to the user through the water storage device 4. Of course, the water storage device 4 can also be arranged on the exterior side of the refrigerator door, so that the user can get water without opening the refrigerator door.

[0024] In this embodiment, the water storage device 4 is a kettle. In other embodiments of the present invention, the water storage device 4 can be a water storage box or the like.

[0025] In this embodiment, the water outlet 5 may be a faucet. When the user needs to use water, the water outlet 5 may be extended out of the water storage device 4, and the water in the water storage space 41 flows into the water outlet 5 from the water inlet 51, and then flows out from the water outlet 52 of the water outlet 5, and the user receives water from the water outlet 52; when the user does not need to use water, the water outlet 5 may be retracted into the water storage device 4 to avoid the water outlet 5 occupying the space of the refrigeration appliance.

[0026] Such an arrangement can make it easier for users to get water while reducing the space occupied by the water storage device 4 on the refrigeration appliance.

[0027] Reference Figure 2 Furthermore, in this embodiment, the water storage device 4 includes a driving assembly 6, and the driving assembly 6 is connected to the water outlet part 5, and the driving assembly 6 is used to drive the water outlet part 5 to move from the first state to the second state, and to drive the water outlet part 5 to move from the second state to the first state.

[0028] Such an arrangement can realize automatic extension and retraction of the water outlet member 5, making it more convenient for users to use.

[0029] In this embodiment, the driving assembly 6 may include a motor, and the motor is used to drive the water outlet 5. Of course, in other embodiments, the driving assembly 6 may also be an electromagnetically driven water outlet 5.

[0030] In this embodiment, the switching between the first state and the second state of the water outlet 5 is a linear reciprocating motion. The drive assembly 6 may include an existing structure that enables the water outlet 5 to perform telescopic motion, such as a gear rack structure, a ball screw structure, etc. Of course, in other embodiments, the switching between the first state and the second state of the water outlet 5 may also be a swing motion, and the drive assembly 6 may include an existing structure that enables the water outlet 5 to perform a swing motion.

[0031] In other embodiments of the present invention, the extension and retraction structure of the water outlet 5 can be set to be manually operated by the user. For example, when the user needs water, the user manually pulls the water outlet 5 out to the first state; when the user does not need to use the water outlet 5 to take water, the user manually returns the water outlet 5 to the first state. Of course, the extension and retraction of the water outlet 5 can also be a combination of manual and driven.

[0032] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the refrigerator 100 further includes a controller and a door body 3 detection device, the controller and the door body 3 detection device are communicatively connected, the controller and the drive assembly 6 are communicatively connected, the water storage device 4 is arranged on the inner side of the door body 3 or the storage chamber 2, when the door body 3 detection device detects that the door body 3 is opening, and detects that the door body 3 is opened to a first preset position, the controller controls the drive assembly 6 to drive the water outlet part 5 to move from the second state to the first state, when the door body 3 detection device detects that the door body 3 is closing, and detects that the door body 3 is closed to a second preset position, the controller controls the drive assembly 6 to drive the water outlet part 5 to move from the first state to the second state.

[0033] Such an arrangement can make the water part extend when the user opens the door, and retract the water outlet part 5 when the user closes the door. This can make it convenient for the user to get water while reducing the space occupied by the water storage device 4 on the refrigeration appliance and avoiding interference between the extended water outlet part 5 and other structures of the refrigerator 100.

[0034] In this embodiment, the door body 3 detection device includes a Hall sensor and a magnet, the Hall sensor is arranged on the box body 1, the magnet is arranged on the door body 3, and the Hall sensor is communicatively connected with the controller. The first preset position and the second preset position are both positions where the magnet of the door body 3 is at a preset distance from the Hall sensor.

[0035] In other embodiments of the present invention, the door body 3 detection device may be a detection device capable of detecting the opening angle of the door body 3. Accordingly, the first preset position and the second preset position are positions where the door body 3 rotates relative to the box body 1 to a preset angle, such as 30°, 45°, etc.

[0036] Reference Figure 2Further, in this embodiment, the water storage device 4 is removably disposed in the refrigerator 100, and the refrigerator 100 includes a wiring terminal, which is connected to the controller. When the water storage device 4 is placed in the refrigerator 100, the wiring terminal is connected to the drive assembly 6, and the controller supplies power and transmits signals to the drive assembly 6 through the wiring terminal. When the water storage device 4 is taken out of the refrigerator 100, the wiring terminal is disconnected from the drive assembly 6. The water storage device 4 may be provided with a handle 43.

[0037] In other embodiments of the present invention, the refrigerator 100 can supply power to the driving component 6 by providing a battery in the water storage device 4 or by wireless charging, and communicate with the driving component 6 through wireless communication technology.

[0038] Reference Figure 2 Further, in this embodiment, the water storage device 4 includes a water storage space 41, the water outlet 5 includes a water outlet pipe connecting the water storage space 41 and the water outlet 52, and the water outlet 5 includes a first water valve 53 and a second water valve 54, the first water valve 53 is arranged at the water outlet 52, and the second water valve 54 is arranged at the water inlet 51 or between the water inlet 51 and the water outlet 52. The first water valve 53 and the second water valve 54 are configured such that when the water outlet 5 is in the first state, after the first water valve 53 is opened, the second water valve 54 is opened, and after the first water valve 53 is closed, the second water valve 54 is closed. In this way, the double water locking function of the water outlet 5 can be realized by the arrangement of the first water valve 53 and the second water valve 54, thereby reducing the possibility of water valve leakage.

[0039] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the water outlet 5 includes an operating member arranged at the water outlet 52, and the operating member is used to open and close the first water valve 53. Preferably, the operating member includes a tongue pressing member connected to the first water valve 53, when the user presses the tongue pressing member, the tongue pressing member swings, and the first water valve 53 opens, when the user stops pressing the tongue pressing member, the tongue pressing member resets, and the first water valve 53 closes. In other embodiments of the present invention, the operating member may also include a button or a swinging member commonly seen in faucets, etc. Such a configuration enables the user to open and close the water outlet 52 by manual operation.

[0040] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the refrigerator 100 further includes a detection member for detecting whether the first water valve 53 is open, the detection member is in communication connection with the controller, the second water valve 54 is in communication connection with the controller, and the controller is used to: when the water outlet 5 is in the first state, if it is detected that the first water valve 53 is open, then control the second water valve 54 to open, and if it is detected that the first water valve 53 is closed, then control the second water valve 54 to close. The detection member can adopt an existing structure for detecting the opening and closing of a water valve.

[0041] Such an arrangement can realize automatic control of opening and closing of the second water valve 54 according to opening and closing of the first water valve 53 by the user. It has a simple structure and is easy to control. The dual water locking function of the water outlet 5 is achieved by the arrangement of the first water valve 53 and the second water valve 54, thereby reducing the possibility of water valve leakage.

[0042] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 Furthermore, in this embodiment, the controller is also used to: when the door body 3 is detected to be opening, and when the door body 3 is detected to be opened to the first preset position, control the second water valve 54 to open. In this way, when the door is opened, the initial state of the second water valve 54 is the open state, so that when the user opens the door and takes the water storage device 4 out of the refrigerator 100 for use, the user can take water through the water outlet 5 of the water storage device 4, thereby meeting the user's various usage needs.

[0043] Reference Figure 2 Further, in this embodiment, a receiving space 42 is formed at the bottom of the water storage device 4, and the driving assembly 6 is arranged in the receiving space 42. When the water outlet 5 is in the second state, the water outlet 5 is located in the receiving space 42. Such an arrangement can facilitate the water outlet 5 to discharge water, and can also realize the concealed arrangement of the water outlet 5 and the driving assembly 6.

[0044] Reference Figure 2 Furthermore, in this embodiment, the water storage device 4 is provided with a water injection port 44, and the refrigerator 100 is provided with an automatic water injection component, the automatic water injection component and the water storage device 4 are arranged in coordination, and the automatic water injection component is communicatively connected with a controller, and the automatic water injection component injects water into the water storage device 4 through the water injection port 44 under the control of the controller. With such an arrangement, it is possible to automatically inject water into the water storage device 4 without the user having to manually add water, thereby improving the user experience.

[0045] In summary, the refrigeration appliance of the present invention can solve the problem that the refrigeration appliance in the prior art cannot supply water to the user. By adopting the technical solution of the present application, the water outlet 5 can be extended when the user opens the door, and the water outlet 5 can be retracted when the user closes the door, which can facilitate the user to get water while reducing the space occupied by the water storage device 4 on the refrigeration appliance, and avoiding interference between the extended water outlet 5 and other structures of the refrigerator 100.

[0046] It should be understood that although this specification is described according to implementation modes, not every implementation mode contains only one independent technical solution. This description of the specification is only for the sake of clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each implementation mode may also be appropriately combined to form other implementation modes that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0047] The series of detailed descriptions listed above are only specific descriptions of feasible implementation methods of the present invention. They are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Any equivalent implementation methods or changes that do not deviate from the technical spirit of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A refrigeration appliance, comprising a storage chamber and a door for opening and closing the storage chamber, characterized in that: The refrigeration appliance also includes a water storage device, which is arranged in the storage room or the door body. The water storage device includes a water storage space and a water outlet. The water outlet includes a water inlet and a water outlet that are interconnected. The water inlet is connected to the water storage space. The water outlet includes a first state of extending out of the water storage device and a second state of being received in the water storage device.

2. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water storage device includes a driving assembly, which is connected to the water outlet member, and is used to drive the water outlet member to move from the first state to the second state, and to drive the water outlet member to move from the second state to the first state.

3. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 2, characterized in that: The refrigeration appliance also includes a controller and a door detection device, the controller and the door detection device are communicatively connected, the controller and the drive assembly are communicatively connected, the water storage device is arranged inside the door body or the storage room, when the door detection device detects that the door body is opening and detects that the door body is opened to a first preset position, the controller controls the drive assembly to drive the water outlet part to move from the second state to the first state, when the door detection device detects that the door body is closing and detects that the door body is closed to a second preset position, the controller controls the drive assembly to drive the water outlet part to move from the first state to the second state.

4. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 3, characterized in that: The water storage device is removably arranged on the refrigeration appliance, and the refrigeration appliance includes a wiring terminal, which is connected to a controller. When the water storage device is placed in the refrigeration appliance, the wiring terminal is connected to the drive component, and the controller supplies power and transmits signals to the drive component through the wiring terminal. When the water storage device is taken out of the refrigeration appliance, the wiring terminal and the drive component are disconnected.

5. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 4, characterized in that: The water storage device includes a water storage space, and the water outlet component includes a water outlet pipe connecting the water storage space and the water outlet, and the water outlet component includes a first water valve and a second water valve, the first water valve is arranged at the water outlet, and the second water valve is arranged at the water inlet or between the water inlet and the water outlet, and the first water valve and the second water valve are configured as follows: when the water outlet component is in the first state, after the first water valve is opened, the second water valve is opened, and after the first water valve is closed, the second water valve is closed.

6. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 5, characterized in that: The water outlet member includes an operating member arranged at the water outlet, and the operating member is used to open and close the first water valve.

7. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 5, characterized in that: The refrigeration appliance further includes a detection element for detecting whether the first water valve is open, the detection element is communicatively connected to the controller, and the second water valve is communicatively connected to the controller. The controller is used for: when the water outlet is in the first state, if it is detected that the first water valve is opened, then controlling the second water valve to open; if it is detected that the first water valve is closed, then controlling the second water valve to close.

8. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 7, characterized in that: The controller is also used to: when it is detected that the door body is making an opening movement and that the door body is opened to a first preset position, control the second water valve to open.

9. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 6, characterized in that: A accommodating space is formed at the bottom of the water storage device, and the driving assembly is arranged in the accommodating space. When the water outlet member is in the second state, the water outlet member is located in the accommodating space.

10. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 7, characterized in that: The water storage device is provided with a water injection port, and the refrigeration appliance is provided with an automatic water injection component. The automatic water injection component and the water storage device are arranged in coordination, and the automatic water injection component is communicatively connected to a controller. Under the control of the controller, the automatic water injection component injects water into the water storage device through the water injection port.

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