Illuminating system and refrigeration equipment with same

Abstract

The invention provides a lighting system and refrigeration equipment with the lighting system, and the lighting system comprises a first lighting assembly, at least one second lighting assembly, and an electric connecting piece used for being connected with an external power supply, the first lighting assembly comprises a first light-emitting element, a first plug connector arranged at the side end of the first light-emitting element, and a first conductive structure electrically connected with the first light-emitting element. The second lighting assembly comprises a second light-emitting element, a second plug connector arranged at the side end of the second light-emitting element and a second conductive structure electrically connected with the second light-emitting element, and the electric connector is electrically connected with the first light-emitting element or the second light-emitting element. When the first plug connector and the second plug connector are connected in an inserted mode and the first lighting assembly and the second lighting assembly are connected together, the first conductive structure and the second conductive structure are electrically connected. Through the structure, the installation process of the lighting system is simplified, the appearance of the lighting system is concise, and the use experience of a user is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of refrigeration equipment, and in particular to a lighting system and a refrigeration equipment having the same. Background Art

[0002] In order to improve the lighting effect inside the refrigerator, existing refrigerators use surface light sources instead of existing point light sources. However, the current surface light sources are mostly arranged on the top of the inner tank or the back of the inner tank, or on the top and back of the inner tank. The surface light source arranged on the back of the inner tank involves the problem of coordination with the air duct cover, and multiple surface light sources are mostly spliced ​​and fixed. Each surface light source is powered separately, and multiple terminals need to be plugged in during installation. The installation process is cumbersome, which affects the user experience. Summary of the invention

[0003] The present invention provides a lighting system and a refrigeration device having the same to solve one of the above problems.

[0004] In order to achieve the above object, the technical solution provided by the present invention is as follows:

[0005] The present invention provides a lighting system, comprising:

[0006] The first lighting assembly includes a first light-emitting element, a first connector disposed at a side end of the first light-emitting element, and a first conductive structure electrically connected to the first light-emitting element;

[0007] at least one second lighting assembly, the second lighting assembly comprising a second light-emitting element, a second plug-in component provided at a side end of the second light-emitting element, and a second conductive structure electrically connected to the second light-emitting element, wherein when the first plug-in component is plugged into the second plug-in component and the first lighting assembly and the second lighting assembly are connected together, the first conductive structure is electrically connected to the second conductive structure;

[0008] An electrical connector for connecting to an external power source, wherein the electrical connector is electrically connected to the first light emitting element or the second light emitting element.

[0009] Furthermore, the first conductive structure is disposed on the first plug-in connector, and the second conductive structure is disposed on the second plug-in connector.

[0010] Further, one of the first conductive structure and the second conductive structure is a conductive probe, and the other is a conductive contact matched with the conductive probe.

[0011] Furthermore, the conductive probe is an elastic conductive probe.

[0012] Furthermore, the first connector includes a first body, a vertical plate extending upward from the upper part of the first body, and a horizontal plate extending outward from the end of the vertical plate, and the vertical plate, the horizontal plate and the first body form a plug-in slot for accommodating the second connector; the second connector includes a second body arranged at the end of the second light-emitting element, and a plug-in plate extending laterally from the side of the second body.

[0013] Furthermore, the first connector also includes a stopper fixed on the first body to stop the first connector along the plugging direction.

[0014] Furthermore, the second lighting assembly also includes a fixing plate for fixing the second light-emitting element and a mounting member matched with the fixing plate, and the fixing plate is located outside the second light-emitting element.

[0015] Furthermore, the mounting member includes a body, a fixing groove provided on the body to accommodate the fixing plate, and a limiting plate provided on a side of the body away from the fixing groove and extending upward.

[0016] Furthermore, the second lighting assembly also includes a support member located at the lower end of the second light-emitting element.

[0017] The present invention further provides a refrigeration device, comprising an inner liner forming a storage compartment, wherein the inner liner is provided with a groove, and the refrigeration device further comprises the above-mentioned lighting system arranged in the groove.

[0018] Furthermore, the second lighting assembly also includes a mounting member, which includes a main body and a limiting plate extending upward from the main body, the inner tank is provided with a through hole, and the refrigeration device also includes a fixing structure passing through the through hole and fixed to the inner tank, the fixing structure having an installation groove opening toward the storage compartment to accommodate the main body, and a supporting plate protruding downward into the installation groove to abut against the limiting plate.

[0019] Furthermore, it also includes a heat-insulating layer located outside the inner liner and an external power source pre-buried in the heat-insulating layer, and the electrical connector is electrically connected to the external power source.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: the lighting system of the present invention is installed and matched by plugging the first lighting component and the second lighting component into each other. At the same time, the first conductive structure and the second conductive structure provided on the first connector and the second connector form an electrical connection, which simplifies the installation process. At the same time, the first conductive structure and the second conductive structure are contact-connected, and there are no unnecessary cables, so that the appearance of the entire lighting system is relatively simple, thereby improving the user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the local structure of a refrigeration device in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the middle liner.

[0023] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the fixed structure.

[0024] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of an embodiment of the lighting system of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the structure in which the first lighting assembly and the second lighting assembly are not installed in the embodiment.

[0026] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A magnified view of the local structure at point A.

[0027] Figure 7 yes Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the first connector and the second connector.

[0028] Figure 8 yes Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the mounting parts.

[0029] Fig. 9 yes Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the middle support.

[0030] Among them, 1-lighting system, 10-first lighting component, 11-first light-emitting element, 12-first connector, 121-first body, 122-cross plate, 13-first conductive structure, 14-plug-in slot, 15-stopper, 20-second lighting component, 21-second light-emitting element, 22-second connector, 221-second body, 222-plug-in plate, 23-second conductive structure, 24-fixing plate, 241-upper fixing plate, 242-middle fixing plate, 243-lower fixing plate, 25-mounting member, 251-body, 252-fixing slot, 253-limiting plate, 26-support member, 261-receiving slot, 30-electrical connector, 2-liner, 201-groove, 202-through hole, 3-fixing structure, 301-mounting slot, 302-holding plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions in the present invention, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in the field without creative work should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0032] It should be noted that the terms "upper" and "lower" and the like indicate directions or positional relationships based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the auxiliary figures, and are only for the convenience of simplifying the description of the present invention, rather than indicating or implying that the device referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention. Specifically, in the present invention, the user's operating surface is the front, the direction toward the ground is the bottom, and conversely, the direction away from the ground is the upper, and other descriptions indicating directions are defined based on "upper" and "lower".

[0033] In various drawings of the present invention, for the convenience of illustration, some sizes of structures or parts are exaggerated relative to other structural parts, and therefore, they are only used to illustrate the basic structure of the subject matter of the present invention.

[0034] The present invention provides a lighting system 1 and a refrigeration device having the same. The lighting system 1 of the present invention is suitable for use in the refrigeration device.

[0035] Among them, Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the refrigeration device includes an inner liner 2 forming a storage compartment, an insulation layer (not shown) outside the inner liner 2, and a fixing structure 3 fixed to the inner liner 2. A groove 201 is provided on the inner liner 2, and the lighting system 1 is located in the groove, so that the storage compartment of the refrigeration device is relatively tidy.

[0036] The inner container 2 is provided with a through hole 202 , and the fixing structure 3 passes through the through hole 202 and is fixed to the lighting system 1 , so as to fix the lighting system 1 on the inner container 2 .

[0037] The refrigeration device further includes an external power source (not shown) pre-buried in the insulation layer, and the lighting system 1 is electrically connected to the external power source to supply power to the lighting system 1 .

[0038] like Figures 4 to 9As shown, the lighting system 1 includes: a first lighting component 10, at least one second lighting component 20, and an electrical connector 30 for connecting to an external power supply. The first lighting component 10 and the second lighting component 20 are plugged into each other, and during the plugging process, the first lighting component 10 and the second lighting component 20 are electrically connected, which simplifies the installation process and facilitates installation and disassembly. In addition, the appearance of the entire lighting system 1 is relatively simple, which enhances the user experience.

[0039] Specifically, the first lighting component 10 includes a first light-emitting element 11, a first connector 12 provided at the side end of the first light-emitting element 11, and a first conductive structure 13 electrically connected to the first light-emitting element 11; correspondingly, the second lighting component 20 includes a second light-emitting element 21, a second connector 22 provided at the side end of the second light-emitting element 21, and a second conductive structure 23 electrically connected to the second light-emitting element 21. When the first connector 12 is connected to the second connector 22 and the first lighting component 10 and the second lighting component 20 are connected together, the first conductive structure 13 is electrically connected to the second conductive structure 23, thereby simplifying the installation process of the lighting system 1 and improving the user experience.

[0040] Preferably, if Figures 4 to 5 As shown, the lighting system 1 includes two second lighting components 20, and the two second lighting components 20 are respectively located on the opposite sides of the first lighting component 10, and the second lighting component 20 and the first lighting component 10 are arranged perpendicular to each other, so that the lighting system 1 is just located on the top wall and two side walls of the inner tank 2, and does not need to be arranged on the rear wall of the inner tank 2, and there is no need to consider the matching problem of the lighting system 1 and the air duct cover.

[0041] The first light-emitting element 11 is a plate-shaped surface light source, and the first connector 12 is located on two opposite sides of the first light-emitting element 11. Specifically, the first connector 12 includes a first body 121, a vertical plate (not shown) extending upward from the upper part of the first body 121, and a horizontal plate 122 extending outward from the end of the vertical plate. The vertical plate, the horizontal plate 122 and the first body 121 form a plug-in slot 14 for accommodating the second connector 22 to facilitate plug-in cooperation with the second connector 22.

[0042] Among them, the first body 121 is clamped on the end of the first light-emitting element 11, which is used to protect the first light-emitting element 11 on the one hand, and facilitate the installation and disassembly of the first lighting assembly 10 on the other hand. It can be understood that the other end of the first light-emitting element 11 is provided with a first decorative strip to protect the first light-emitting element 11.

[0043] The first lighting assembly 10 further includes a reinforcing member for fixing the first connector 12 and the first decorative strip, and the reinforcing member is located at a corner of the first light-emitting element 11 .

[0044] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the first connector 12 also includes a stopper 15 fixed on the first body 121 to stop the first connector 12 along the plugging direction. When installing the lighting system 1, the first lighting component 10 is plugged into the second lighting component 20, and the stopper 15 limits the first connector 12 relative to the second connector 22 to install the first lighting component 10 in place, thereby improving the bonding strength between the first lighting component 10 and the second lighting component 20, and at the same time, aligning the front ends of the first lighting component 10 and the second lighting component 20, so that the appearance of the lighting system 1 is neater.

[0045] The second light emitting element 21 is a plate-shaped surface light source, and the second plug-in connector 22 is located at the upper end of the second light emitting element 21. Specifically, the second plug-in connector 22 includes a second body 221 disposed at the end of the second light emitting element 21, and a plug-in board 222 extending laterally from the side of the second body 221. After the lighting system 1 is installed in place, the second plug-in connector 22 extends into the plug-in slot 14. The second body 221 is clamped at the upper end of the second light emitting element 21. The other ends of the second light emitting element 21 are provided with second decorative strips to protect the ends of the second light emitting element.

[0046] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first conductive structure 13 is provided on the first plug connector 12, and the second conductive structure 23 is provided on the second plug connector 22. Specifically, the first conductive structure 13 is located on the lower surface of the horizontal plate 122, and the second conductive structure 23 is located on the upper surface of the plug board 222. When the first plug connector 12 and the second plug connector 22 are plugged in, the first conductive structure 13 and the second conductive structure 23 are in contact along the vertical direction to achieve electrical connection.

[0047] As another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first conductive structure 13 is located on the upper surface of the first body 121, and the second conductive structure 23 is located on the lower surface of the plug board 222. When the first plug connector 12 and the second plug connector 22 are plugged in, the first conductive structure 13 and the second conductive structure 23 are in contact along the vertical direction to achieve electrical connection.

[0048] As another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first conductive structure 13 may also be located on the vertical plate of the bottom wall of the plug-in slot 14, and the second conductive structure 23 is located on the side of the plug-in board 222. When the first connector 12 and the second connector 22 are plugged in, the first conductive structure 13 and the second conductive structure 23 are in horizontal contact with each other to achieve electrical connection.

[0049] It is understandable that the first conductive structure 13 may also be disposed on the second connector 22, and the second conductive structure 23 may be disposed on the first connector 12. The specific positions of the first conductive structure 13 and the second conductive structure 23 are the same as those in the above embodiment and will not be described in detail.

[0050] One of the first conductive structure 13 and the second conductive structure 23 is a conductive probe, and the other is a conductive contact matched with the conductive probe. Preferably, the first conductive structure 13 is a conductive probe, and the second conductive structure 23 is a conductive contact matched with the conductive probe, the conductive probe is located on the lower surface of the horizontal plate 122, and the conductive contact is located on the upper surface of the plug board 222.

[0051] Preferably, the conductive probe is an elastic conductive probe, so as to avoid hard contact between the first conductive structure 13 and the second conductive structure 23 during installation of the lighting system 1 .

[0052] Further, the electrical connector 30 is electrically connected to the first light emitting element 11 or the second light emitting element 21. Since the first light emitting element 11 and the second light emitting element 21 are electrically connected through the first conductive structure 13 and the second conductive structure 23, when the electrical connector 30 is electrically connected to an external power source, the external power source simultaneously supplies power to the first light emitting element 11 and the second light emitting element 21. Preferably, the electrical connector 30 is connected to the second light emitting element 21.

[0053] As another preferred embodiment of the present invention, Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 8 As shown, the second lighting assembly 20 also includes a fixing plate 24 for fixing the second light-emitting element 21 and a mounting member 25 cooperating with the fixing plate 24. The fixing plate 24 is located on the outside of the second light-emitting element 21 away from the first light-emitting element 11. The second light-emitting element 21 is fixed to the fixing structure 3 through the cooperation of the mounting member 25 and the fixing plate 24, so as to fix the lighting system 1 on the inner tank 2.

[0054] Both ends of the fixing plate 24 extend to the front and rear ends of the second light emitting element 21 , and the front and rear ends of the second light emitting element 21 can be fixed to the inner container through the fixing plate 24 .

[0055] Furthermore, the fixing plate 24 includes an upper fixing plate 241 fixed on the second connector 22, a middle fixing plate 242 located below the upper fixing plate 241, and a lower fixing plate 243 located below the middle fixing plate 242. The upper fixing plate 241 is fixed on the second connector 22, and the lower fixing plate 243 is fixed to the lower end of the second light-emitting element 21. The upper fixing plate 241 and the lower fixing plate 243 are spaced apart from each other, and the upper and lower parts of the second light-emitting element 21 are fixed to the inner liner 2 through the fixing plate 24, thereby improving the bonding strength between the second lighting assembly 20 and the inner liner 2.

[0056] The upper fixing plate 241 and the second plug-in plate 22 are integrally formed, and the middle fixing plate 242 is fixed to the second decorative strip of the second light-emitting element 21 by bolts.

[0057] Furthermore, the mounting member 25 includes a body 251, a fixing slot 252 disposed on the body 251 to receive the fixing plate 24, and a limiting plate 253 disposed on a side of the body 252 away from the fixing slot 252 and extending upward. Preferably, the limiting plate 253 is L-shaped.

[0058] Preferably, a limit groove extending up and down is provided on the fixing plate 24, and a protrusion matching with the limit groove is provided on the bottom wall of the fixing groove 252. The limit groove and the protrusion extend up and down to further enhance the limitation and fixation between the fixing plate 24 and the mounting member 25.

[0059] In this embodiment, Figure 3 As shown, the fixed structure 3 has an opening 301 toward the storage compartment to accommodate the main body 251, and a supporting plate 302 protruding downward into the installation groove 301 to abut against the limiting plate 253. The second lighting component 20 fixes the lighting system 1 on the inner tank 2 through the cooperation of the mounting member 25 and the fixed structure 3.

[0060] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Fig. 9 As shown, the second lighting component 20 also includes a support member 26 located at the lower end of the second light-emitting element 21, and the support member 26 is provided with a receiving groove 261 for receiving the lower fixing plate 243. When the second lighting component 20 is installed, the support member 26 is supported at the lower end of the second light-emitting element 21, and the support member 26 is combined with the inner liner 2 by bolts to enhance the bonding strength between the second lighting component 20 and the inner liner 2.

[0061] The installation sequence of the lighting system of the present invention is: first electrically connect the electrical connector 30 to the external power supply, install the second lighting component 20 on the inner tank 1 from bottom to top, so that the limit plate 253 and the abutment plate 302 abut against each other, fix the support member 26 to the inner tank 2 with bolts, and then plug the first connector 12 of the first lighting component 10 with the second connector 22 from front to back until the stop member 15 is stopped by the second connector 22. At this time, the first lighting component 10 is installed.

[0062] In summary, the lighting system 1 of the present invention is installed and matched by plugging the first lighting component 10 and the second lighting component 20 into each other. At the same time, the first conductive structure 13 and the second conductive structure 23 provided on the first connector 12 and the second connector 22 form an electrical connection, which simplifies the installation process. At the same time, the first conductive structure 13 and the second conductive structure 23 are contact-connected, and there are no unnecessary cables, so that the appearance of the entire lighting system 1 is relatively simple, thereby improving the user experience.

[0063] It should be understood that although the present specification is described according to embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative method 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 embodiment may also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0064] The series of detailed descriptions listed above are only specific descriptions of feasible embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the protection scope of the present invention. All equivalent embodiments or changes that do not deviate from the technical spirit of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A lighting system, characterized in that: include: The first lighting assembly includes a first light-emitting element, a first connector disposed at a side end of the first light-emitting element, and a first conductive structure electrically connected to the first light-emitting element; at least one second lighting assembly, the second lighting assembly comprising a second light-emitting element, a second plug-in component provided at a side end of the second light-emitting element, and a second conductive structure electrically connected to the second light-emitting element, wherein when the first plug-in component is plugged into the second plug-in component and the first lighting assembly and the second lighting assembly are connected together, the first conductive structure is electrically connected to the second conductive structure; An electrical connector for connecting to an external power source, wherein the electrical connector is electrically connected to the first light emitting element or the second light emitting element.

2. The lighting system according to claim 1, characterized in that The first conductive structure is arranged on the first plug-in connector, and the second conductive structure is arranged on the second plug-in connector.

3. The lighting system according to claim 2, characterized in that One of the first conductive structure and the second conductive structure is a conductive probe, and the other is a conductive contact matched with the conductive probe.

4. The lighting system according to claim 3, characterized in that The conductive probe is an elastic conductive probe.

5. The lighting system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The first connector includes a first body, a vertical plate extending upward from the upper part of the first body, and a horizontal plate extending outward from the end of the vertical plate, and the vertical plate, the horizontal plate and the first body form a plug-in slot for accommodating the second connector; the second connector includes a second body arranged at the end of the second light-emitting element, and a plug-in plate extending laterally from the side of the second body.

6. The lighting system according to claim 5, characterized in that The first plug connector also includes a stopper fixed on the first body to stop the first plug connector along the plugging direction.

7. The lighting system according to claim 5, characterized in that The second lighting assembly also includes a fixing plate for fixing the second light-emitting element and a mounting member matched with the fixing plate, wherein the fixing plate is located outside the second light-emitting element.

8. The lighting system according to claim 7, characterized in that The mounting member comprises a body, a fixing groove arranged on the body to accommodate the fixing plate, and a limiting plate arranged on a side of the body away from the fixing groove and extending upward.

9. The lighting system according to claim 5, characterized in that The second lighting assembly also includes a support member located at the lower end of the second light-emitting element.

10. A refrigeration device comprising an inner container forming a storage compartment, characterized in that: The inner tank is provided with a groove, and the refrigeration device further comprises a lighting system as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9 arranged in the groove.

11. The refrigeration device according to claim 10, characterized in that: The second lighting assembly also includes a mounting member, which includes a main body and a limiting plate extending upward from the main body. The inner tank is provided with a through hole. The refrigeration device also includes a fixing structure passing through the through hole and fixed to the inner tank. The fixing structure has a mounting groove with an opening toward the storage compartment to accommodate the main body, and a supporting plate protruding downward into the mounting groove to abut against the limiting plate.

12. The refrigeration device according to claim 10, characterized in that: It also includes a heat preservation layer located outside the inner tank and an external power source pre-buried in the heat preservation layer, and the electrical connector is electrically connected to the external power source.

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