Water supply device

Abstract

The application relates to a water supply device and relates to the technical field of household appliances. In the application, the support comprises a base, a top cover which is arranged in a spaced mode with the base, and a back plate which connects the base and the top cover, the top cover is provided with a water outlet, the base is provided with a supporting surface for supporting a water container, and the supporting surface is arranged in such a mode that the top of the water container is arranged in a tilted mode relative to the bottom of the water container and faces the back plate; a water level detection assembly is arranged on the back plate and is arranged close to the top end of the water container, and the water level detection assembly is used for detecting the water level in the water container. The application has the beneficial effects that the water level detection assembly is arranged to realize the detection of the water quantity in the water container, and the phenomenon that water flows everywhere in the refrigerator can be improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of household appliances, in particular to a water supply device. BACKGROUND

[0002] For a refrigerator with water storage function, a kettle is arranged inside, and water is accessed into the refrigerator through a water pipe and flows into the kettle by opening a water valve. However, the kettle is prone to overflow inside the refrigerator, and then water flows everywhere inside the refrigerator. SUMMARY

[0003] The present application provides a water supply device, which comprises a support, the support comprising a base, a top cover arranged in a spaced manner with the base, and a back plate connecting the base and the top cover, the top cover being provided with a water outlet, the base being provided with a supporting surface for supporting a water container, the supporting surface being arranged such that the top of the water container is arranged in an inclined manner relative to the bottom of the water container and towards the back plate; a water level detection assembly arranged on the back plate and close to the top end of the water container, the water level detection assembly being used for detecting the water level in the water container.

[0004] In some embodiments, the circumferential wall of the water container in the inclined state abuts against the back plate, and the water level detection assembly is arranged in the abutting area of the back plate and the water container.

[0005] In some embodiments, the back plate is provided with a protruding part protruding towards the water container, the circumferential wall of the water container in the inclined state abuts against the protruding part, and the water level detection assembly is arranged in the protruding part.

[0006] In some embodiments, one side of the protruding part away from the water container is provided with a recessed area, and the water level detection assembly is arranged in the recessed area.

[0007] In some embodiments, the protruding part forms a surface contact with the circumferential wall of the water container, and the contact area is not less than 1cm 2 .

[0008] In some embodiments, the wall thickness of the protruding part is smaller than the wall thickness of at least part of other areas of the periphery of the protruding part.

[0009] In some embodiments, the supporting surface comprises a supporting area and a suspended area, the bottom of the water container is supported on the supporting area and is arranged in a suspended manner relative to the suspended area, so that the water container is inclined towards the back plate under the action of its own gravity.

[0010] In some embodiments, the suspended area gradually decreases in the direction close to the back plate, and the water supply device further includes an overflow box, which is detachably connected to the base and cooperates with the base to form a water storage space. A drainage hole communicating with the water storage space is provided at the connection between the suspended area and the back plate.

[0011] In some embodiments, the overflow detection component, control component, and water supply component are configured such that the overflow detection component is disposed on the base and is used to detect the water level in the water storage space, and the control component controls the water supply component to stop supplying water to the outlet in response to the water level in the water storage space reaching a preset water level threshold.

[0012] In some embodiments, the top cover is provided with a stop portion. When the water container is placed on the supporting surface, the stop portion is located above the water container and spaced apart from the top of the water container. The stop portion further abuts against the top of the water container after the top of the water container is flipped away from the back plate to a predetermined angle relative to the bottom of the water container.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows: by setting a water level detection component, this application can detect the amount of water inside the water container, thereby improving the phenomenon of water flowing around inside the refrigerator. Attached Figure Description

[0014] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the refrigerator structure in some embodiments of this application;

[0016] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A partial structural diagram of the refrigerator in the illustrated embodiment;

[0017] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the water supply equipment in the illustrated embodiment;

[0018] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A framework diagram of the water control system inside the water supply equipment in the illustrated embodiment;

[0019] Figure 5 for Figure 3 A partial structural schematic diagram of the water supply equipment in the illustrated embodiment;

[0020] Figure 6 for Figure 5 An assembly diagram of some structures of the water supply equipment in the illustrated embodiment;

[0021] Figure 7 for Figure 6 The diagram shows the structure of the manually triggered component in the embodiment shown.

[0022] Figure 8 for Figure 3 Schematic diagrams of the water supply equipment in some other embodiments as shown in the illustrated examples;

[0023] Figure 9 for Figure 8 The diagram shows the structure of the overflow box in the embodiment shown.

[0024] Figure 10 for Figure 8 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of the water supply equipment in the illustrated embodiment;

[0025] Figure 11 for Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the assembly of the water container in the illustrated embodiment;

[0026] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the filter box in some embodiments of this application;

[0027] Figure 13 This is a cross-sectional view of the cover along line XIII-XIII in some embodiments of this application;

[0028] Figure 14 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the door assembly in one embodiment as shown in another embodiment;

[0029] Figure 15 for Figure 14 A partial structural schematic diagram of the water supply equipment in the illustrated embodiment;

[0030] Figure 16 for Figure 15 A partial structural diagram of the bracket in the illustrated embodiment;

[0031] Figure 17 for Figure 15 The illustrated embodiment shows a cross-sectional view of the water supply equipment along line XVII-XVII.

[0032] 10, support; 11, base; 12, back plate; 13, top cover; 14, storage basket; 20, manual trigger assembly; 21, seat; 22, pressing plate; 23, pivot assembly; 24, stop; 30, overflow box; 31, box body; 32, blocking piece; 40, water control system; 41, control assembly; 42, trigger switch; 43, in-place detection assembly; 44, water level detection assembly; 45, water supply assembly; 46, overflow detection assembly; 47, door control assembly; 50, water container; 51, container body; 52, filter box; 53, cover; 54, trigger float; 55, trigger piece; 56, retaining piece; 100, refrigerator; 101, refrigerator body; 102, refrigerator door; 103, water supply device; 111, bearing surface; 112, positioning recess; 121, protrusion; 122, recess area; 5302, recess area; 131, first mounting hole; 132, second mounting hole; 133, third mounting hole; 200, door body assembly; 221, pressing end; 222, trigger end; 231, pivot piece; 232, return spring; 301, water storage space; 302, drain hole; 311, confluence area; 312, flat area; 521, box body; 522, box cover; 1001, container placement space; 1002, first accommodation space; 1003, mounting space; 1004, second accommodation space; 1021, refrigerator door body; 1022, refrigerator door body; 1023, major surface; 1111, inclined area; 1112, drainage hole; 1113, overhanging area; 1114, bearing area; 2201, hollowed-out area; 5201, containing space; 5301, water inlet hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] The present application will be further described below in conjunction with the drawings and embodiments. It is particularly pointed out that the following embodiments are only for illustrating the present application, but not for limiting the scope of the present application. Similarly, the following embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, but not all the embodiments of the present application, and all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without making creative efforts fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0034] The reference to "embodiments" in the present application means that the specific features, structures or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiments can be contained in at least one embodiment of the present application. It is explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described in the present application can be combined with other embodiments.

[0035] In addition, the technical solutions of various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the fact that a person skilled in the art can realize it, and when the combination of technical solutions appears contradictory or unachievable, it should be considered that the combination of technical solutions does not exist, nor within the scope of protection claimed by the present application.

[0036] The present application describes a refrigerator which can provide water with a lower temperature than normal temperature for a user.

[0037] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 1 Fig. 1 is a schematic view of a refrigerator according to some embodiments of the present application, Figure 2 Fig. 2 is a schematic view of a refrigerator according to some embodiments of the present application, Figure 1 Fig. 2 is a schematic view of a refrigerator 100 according to some embodiments of the present application. The refrigerator 100 can include a refrigerator body 101 in which a storage chamber is arranged, a refrigerator door 102 configured to open or close the storage chamber, and a water supply device 103 arranged at least partially in the storage chamber. Of course, the refrigerator 100 can also include a refrigeration assembly (not shown) arranged on the refrigerator body 101. The refrigeration assembly can be configured to lower the temperature in the storage chamber to cool the water in the water supply device 103, so that the temperature of the water in the water supply device 103 is lower than normal temperature. The storage chamber can be a freezer chamber or a refrigerator chamber. Alternatively, part of the storage chamber is used for freezing and part of the storage chamber is used for refrigerating.

[0038] The storage chamber in the refrigerator body 101 can be one or more. Correspondingly, the refrigerator door 102 can also be one or more. In some scenarios, one or more refrigerator doors 102 can be arranged corresponding to one storage chamber to cooperate to open or close the storage chamber.

[0039] Please refer to Figure 1 , the storage chamber in the refrigerator body 101 can be two, one being a freezer chamber and the other being a refrigerator chamber, and the refrigerator door 102 can be two, namely a refrigerator door body (also referred to as "door body") 1021 and a refrigerator door body (also referred to as "door body") 1022. In some scenarios, the refrigerator door body 1021 can be used to open or close the freezer chamber, and the refrigerator door body 1022 can be used to open or close the refrigerator chamber. In some scenarios, the refrigerator door body 1021 can be used to open or close the refrigerator chamber, and the refrigerator door body 1022 can be used to open or close the freezer chamber. In some scenarios, the refrigerator door body 1021 can be placed above the refrigerator door body 1022 in a first direction. Of course, the refrigerator door body 1021 can also be placed below the refrigerator door body 1022 in the first direction. The first direction can be arranged along the direction of gravity or at an angle to the direction of gravity. The angle range can be 0-15°. It can be understood that the refrigerator door body 1021 can also be arranged side by side with the refrigerator door body 1022 in a second direction. The second direction can be perpendicular to the first direction.

[0040] It can be understood that the descriptions involving "first" and "second" in the present application are only for the purpose of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying the relative importance of the technical features indicated, or implying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined with "first" and "second" can explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features.

[0041] In some embodiments, the refrigerator door 102, for example, the refrigerator door body 1022, can have a main surface 1023. The main surface 1023 can be a surface of the refrigerator door 102, for example, the refrigerator door body 1022, which faces the storage compartment when the refrigerator door 102, for example, the refrigerator door body 1022, is closed, or a surface of the refrigerator door 102, for example, the refrigerator door body 1022, which cooperates with the refrigerator body 101 to form an inner wall surface of the storage compartment.

[0042] The water supply device 103 can be disposed on the refrigerator body 101 to be at least partially located in the storage compartment. Of course, the water supply device 103 can also be at least partially disposed on the refrigerator door 102, for example, the refrigerator door body 1022, so as to be at least partially located in the storage compartment when the refrigerator door 102, for example, the refrigerator door body 1022, is closed. Further, the water supply device 103 can be disposed on the refrigerator body 101 and the refrigerator door 102 to be at least partially located in the storage compartment. In some embodiments, the water supply device 103 can be at least partially located in the refrigerating compartment.

[0043] Referring to Figure 2 When the water supply device 103 is at least partially disposed on the refrigerator door 102, for example, the refrigerator door body 1022, the water supply device 103 and the refrigerator door 102, for example, the refrigerator door body 1022, can constitute a door body assembly 200. It can be understood that the door body assembly 200 can not be limited to the water supply device 103 and the refrigerator door 102, for example, the refrigerator door body 1022, but can also include other components, which will not be described herein.

[0044] In some embodiments, the water supply device 103 can be disposed on the main surface 1023. For example, the water supply device 103 can be detachably connected or fixedly connected with the refrigerator door 102, for example, the refrigerator door body 1022, to be disposed on the main surface 1023. In some scenarios, the water supply device 103 can be connected with the refrigerator door 102, for example, the refrigerator door body 1022, by means of detachable connection such as plug-in connection, screw connection, clamping connection or adhesive connection.

[0045] Referring to Figure 3 and Figure 4 , Figure 3 For Figure 2 the perspective structural schematic view of the water supply device 103 in the embodiment shown in FIG. 2, Figure 4 For Figure 3A frame diagram of the water control system inside the water supply device 103 in the embodiment shown. The water supply device 103 can include a bracket 10, a manual trigger assembly 20, a water overflow box 30, a water control system 40, and a water container 50. The bracket 10 can be arranged on the refrigerator door 102, for example, the main surface 1023. The manual trigger assembly 20, the water overflow box 30, and the water control system 40 are all arranged on the bracket 10. The manual trigger assembly 20 can be used to manually trigger the water control system 40 by the user, so that the water control system 40 discharges water. The water container 50 can be placed on the bracket 10 and can be moved or removed by the user. The water container 50 can be placed on the bracket 10 to receive the water discharged by the water control system 40. The water overflow box 30 can collect water when the water overflows from the water container 50 or when the water control system 40 discharges water outside the water container 50, and can improve the phenomenon of water flowing around in the storage chamber. In some scenarios, the water in the water container 50 can achieve a temperature reduction in the storage chamber, and provide the user with water at a lower temperature than normal temperature through the water container 50. In some scenarios, the water in the water control system 40 can achieve a temperature reduction in the storage chamber, and provide the user with water at a lower temperature than normal temperature through the water control system 40.

[0046] Please refer to Figure 5 , Figure 5 for Figure 3 A partial structure diagram of the water supply device 103 in the embodiment shown. The bracket 10 can be a frame structure or a shell structure, and of course can also be other forms of structures, which are not described herein. The bracket 10 can include a base 11, a back plate 12 connected to the base 11, a top cover 13 spaced apart from the base 11 and connected to the back plate 12, and a storage basket 14 arranged on the base 11 or connected to the base 11. The base 11 can be used to place the water container 50. The back plate 12 can be used to achieve the installation of the bracket 10 on the refrigerator door 102, for example, the main surface 1023. The top cover 13 and the base 11 can be spaced apart along a first direction, and when the water container 50 is placed on the base 11, the water container 50 can be placed between the base 11 and the top cover 13. The base 11, the back plate 12, and the top cover 13 cooperate to mount the water control system 40. The storage basket 14 can be placed between the base 11 and the top cover 13, and can be used to store items such as solid beverages, water cups, stirring rods, fruits, etc. The items placed in the storage basket 14 can be selected as needed, and are not described herein. In some scenarios, the space between the base 11 and the top cover 13 is a container placement space 1001 for placing the water container 50. In some scenarios, when the water container 50 is placed between the base 11 and the top cover 13, the top cover 13 can be located above the water container 50.

[0047] The side of the base 11 facing the top cover 13 can be provided with a supporting surface 111. The supporting surface 111 can form a container placement space 1001 with the top cover 13, and can be used to support the water container 50.

[0048] In some embodiments, the support surface 111 can include a sloped region 1111. The sloped region 1111 can be configured to direct the water flow. The sloped region 1111 can also be configured to tilt the water container 50 when the water container 50 is supported by the sloped region 1111, thereby improving the stability of the water container 50 on the support surface 111.

[0049] In some embodiments, the sloped region 1111 is disposed adjacent to the back plate 12, and the sloped region 1111 extends in a direction away from the top cover 13 when extending in a direction towards the back plate 12. That is, the sloped region 1111 gradually decreases in a direction towards the back plate 12. In some scenarios, when the water container 50 is placed on the support surface 111, such as the sloped region 1111, the water container 50 can be tilted in a direction towards the back plate 12, i.e., the top of the water container 50 is tilted towards the back plate 12 relative to the bottom of the water container 50, thereby improving the stability of the water container 50 on the support surface 111. In some scenarios, the water container 50 can be placed against the back plate 12, thereby further improving the stability of the water container 50 on the support surface 111. In some scenarios, the sloped region 1111 can form a recess on a side adjacent to the back plate 12, which can be configured to store or collect water, at least to store or collect water spilled from the water container 50.

[0050] In some embodiments, the recess can be a positioning recess 112, which can be configured to position the water container 50, thereby further improving the stability of the water container 50 on the support surface 111. In some embodiments, the sloped region 1111 can be at least a portion of an inner surface (which can include a bottom surface and a sidewall surface) of the positioning recess 112. In some embodiments, the sloped region 1111 can be at least a portion of a bottom surface of the positioning recess 112.

[0051] In some embodiments, the support surface 111 can be recessed relative to a peripheral region of the support surface 111, thereby forming a positioning recess 112 that can match a bottom of the water container 50. The positioning recess 112 can improve the stability of the water container 50 on the support surface 111, and can also be configured to store or collect water. In some embodiments, the water container 50 can be spaced apart from at least a portion of the sloped region 1111 when the water container 50 is placed in the positioning recess 112.

[0052] A drainage hole 1112 communicating with an overflow box 30 may be provided on the supporting surface 111 to guide water on the supporting surface 111 into the overflow box 30. In some embodiments, the drainage hole 1112 may be located near the inclined area 1111 so that the inclined area 1111 can guide the accumulated water on the supporting surface 111 to the drainage hole 1112, and then flow into the overflow box 30. In some embodiments, the drainage hole 1112 communicates with a recess or positioning recess 112 to draw water from the recess or positioning recess 112 into the overflow box 30. In some embodiments, the drainage hole 1112 may be located on the bottom surface or side wall of the recess. In some embodiments, the drainage hole 1112 may be located on the bottom surface or side wall of the positioning recess 112. In some embodiments, the drainage hole 1112 may be located at the connection between the supporting surface 111 and the back plate 12. In some embodiments, the drainage hole 1112 may be provided on the back plate 12, and furthermore, a portion of the surface of the back plate 12 may serve as a recess or positioning recess 112 portion inner surface.

[0053] Please see Figure 5 and Figure 6 , Figure 6 for Figure 5 The illustrated embodiment shows a partial assembly diagram of the water supply device 103. The back plate 12 can be located between the supporting surface 111 and the main surface 1023, and can be mounted on the main surface 1023. The back plate 12 can be detachably or fixedly connected to the refrigerator door 102, such as the refrigerator door body 1022. For example, the back plate 12 can be connected to the refrigerator door 102, such as the refrigerator door body 1022, through detachable connection methods such as plugging, screwing, snapping, or gluing.

[0054] A first accommodating space 1002 is provided on the back plate 12 for mounting at least a portion of the structure of the water control system 40. The first accommodating space 1002 is located on the side of the container placement space 1001 near the main surface 1023. In some embodiments, the second direction may be the direction in which the back plate 12 approaches or recedes from the main surface 1023. The projection of the first accommodating space 1002 along the second direction at least partially coincides with the container placement space 1001.

[0055] In some embodiments, the back panel 12 may be integral with the refrigerator door 102, such as the refrigerator door body 1022. Furthermore, in some embodiments, the main surface 1023 may be disposed on the back panel 12. In some scenarios, the base 11 and the top cover 13 are disposed on the main surface 1023 of the refrigerator door 102, such as the refrigerator door body 1022.

[0056] Please see Figure 6The top cover 13 is provided with a mounting space 1003 for mounting the manual trigger assembly 20 and the water control system 40. In some embodiments, the projection of the mounting space 1003 along the first direction at least partially overlaps the container placement space 1001. In some embodiments, the projection of the mounting space 1003 along the first direction at least partially overlaps the first accommodation space 1002.

[0057] The mounting space 1003 can be provided inside the top cover 13 or on the side of the top cover 13 facing away from the base 11. In some embodiments, the mounting space 1003 can be formed by a recess in the surface of the side of the top cover 13 facing away from the base 11.

[0058] The top cover 13 is provided with mounting holes, such as the first mounting hole 131, the second mounting hole 132, and the third mounting hole 133, which communicate with the mounting space 1003, to cooperate with the manual trigger assembly 20 and the water control system 40. The mounting holes, such as the first mounting hole 131, the second mounting hole 132, and the third mounting hole 133, can all communicate with the container placement space 1001.

[0059] In some embodiments, the first mounting hole 131 is farther away from the back plate 12 than the second mounting hole 132 and the third mounting hole 133, and can cooperate with the manual trigger assembly 20. The second mounting hole 132 can be located between the first mounting hole 131 and the third mounting hole 133, and can cooperate with the water control system 40. The third mounting hole 133 is closer to the back plate 12 than the first mounting hole 131 and the second mounting hole 132, and can cooperate with the manual trigger assembly 20.

[0060] In some embodiments, the first mounting hole 131, the second mounting hole 132, and the third mounting hole 133 are located above the container placement space 1001 in the first direction.

[0061] In some embodiments, the side of the top cover 13 facing away from the base 11 can form an accommodation space for placing articles.

[0062] Referring to Figure 3 and Figure 5 The storage basket 14 can be arranged side by side with the support surface 111 along a third direction perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction. The storage basket 14 can be used to form a second accommodation space 1004. In some embodiments, the projection of the second accommodation space 1004 along the third direction at least partially overlaps the container placement space 1001. In some embodiments, the projection of the second accommodation space 1004 along the third direction at least partially overlaps the first accommodation space 1002. In some embodiments, the projection of the second accommodation space 1004 along the first direction at least partially overlaps the mounting space 1003.

[0063] In some embodiments, the projection of the storage basket 14 along a first direction at least partially overlaps with the top cover 13. In some embodiments, the projection of the storage basket 14 along the first direction is located within the top cover 13. In some embodiments, the storage basket 14 may be located below the top cover 13 in the first direction. In some embodiments, the projection of the storage basket 14 along the first direction does not overlap with the top cover 13.

[0064] In some embodiments, the storage basket 14 may be omitted, or it may be an integral structure with the base 11. In some embodiments, the second accommodating space 1004 may not be formed by the storage basket 14, but may be formed by a partial recess in the supporting surface 111, or by a recess in the surface of the base 11 near the top cover 13.

[0065] Please see Figure 6 and Figure 7 , Figure 7 for Figure 6 The illustrated embodiment shows a schematic diagram of the manual trigger component 20. The manual trigger component 20 can be manually operated by the user through pressing, touching, or other means to control the water control system 40. The manual trigger component 20 can be mounted on the bracket 10, such as the top cover 13, or, as needed, on other parts of the bracket 10, such as the base 11 or the back panel 12. In some embodiments, the manual trigger component 20 can be mounted within the installation space 1003. The placement of the manual trigger component 20 allows the water control system 40 in manual trigger mode and the water control system 40 in automatic trigger mode to be located as close as possible to each other, reducing space occupancy within the refrigerator 100. Furthermore, the manual trigger component 20 facilitates convenient manual water dispensing.

[0066] The manual trigger assembly 20 can include a seat 21 arranged on the top cover 13, a pressing plate 22, a rotating shaft assembly 23 connecting the seat 21 and the pressing plate 22, a trigger switch 42 arranged on the seat 21 and matched with the pressing plate 22, a stop 24 arranged on the seat 21, a position detection assembly 43 arranged on the seat 21, and a water supply assembly 45 arranged on the seat 21. The seat 21 is used to bear structures such as the rotating shaft assembly 23, the trigger switch 42, the stop 24, the position detection assembly 43, and the water supply assembly 45. The pressing plate 22 is movably connected with the seat 21 through the rotating shaft assembly 23, so as to be manually controlled by a user through pressing, touching or the like, and moves relative to the seat 21. The trigger switch 42 can form a control signal when the pressing plate 22 moves, and transmit the control signal to the water control system 40, so as to control the water control system 40. The rotating shaft assembly 23 can have a preset rotating axis, facilitate the movement of the pressing plate 22, and enable the pressing plate 22 to be rotatably connected with the seat 21 about the rotating axis. The stop 24 is used to abut against the water container 50, so as to fix the water container 50. The position detection assembly 43 is used to detect the water container 50, and then form a control signal based on the water container 50 reaching a predetermined position, and transmit the control signal to the water control system 40, so as to automatically control the water control system 40. The water supply assembly 45 can be controlled by the water control system 40 to supply water or stop supplying water under the control of the water control system 40. In some scenarios, the water supply assembly 45 can be automatically controlled by the water control system 40 to supply water or stop supplying water under the control signal formed by the trigger switch 42.

[0067] The seat 21 can be fixed on the top cover 13 through clamping, screwing, welding, bonding, insertion or the like, and can be at least partially located in the installation space 1003, or can not be arranged in the installation space 1003.

[0068] The pressing plate 22 can have a pressing end 221 and a trigger end 222 located on both sides of the rotating axis. When the pressing end 221 is manually pressed by a user, it can rotate about the rotating axis, and at the same time, the trigger end 222 rotates about the rotating axis, and triggers the trigger switch 42.

[0069] In some embodiments, the pressing end 221 can protrude out of the installation space 1003 from the mounting hole, such as the first mounting hole 131, so as to be touched by a user for manual pressing.

[0070] In some embodiments, the pressing plate 22 is provided with a hollow area 2201, so as to cooperate with the position detection assembly 43 and the water supply assembly 45.

[0071] The rotating shaft assembly 23 can include a rotating shaft 231 connecting the seat 21 and the pressing plate 22, and a return spring 232 returning the pressing plate 22.

[0072] The rotating shaft member 231 can form a rotating axis, such that the pressing plate 22 is rotatably connected with the bearing 21 through the rotating shaft member 231, and the pressing plate 22 can rotate around the rotating axis. The rotating shaft member 231 can be a columnar structure, an axial structure, or a ring structure, or other structures that can form a rotating axis, or other structures that can rotatably connect the pressing plate 22 with the bearing 21, which will not be described herein.

[0073] The reset spring 232 can be in abutment or connection with the bearing 21, and can be in abutment or connection with the pressing plate 22. When the pressing end 221 is pressed by the user, the pressing plate 22 rotates around the rotating axis, such that the reset spring 232 is extruded by the bearing 21 and the pressing plate 22, and elastically deforms, and then the pressing plate 22 can be reset under the elastic deformation of the reset spring 232. In some embodiments, the reset spring 232 can be a torsion spring or a coil spring. In some embodiments, the reset spring 232 can be sleeved on the rotating shaft member 231, and extends two connecting arms, one of which is connected with the bearing 21, and the other of which is connected with the pressing plate 22.

[0074] In some embodiments, the bearing 21 can be omitted, or can be an integral structure with the top cover 13, and then the pressing plate 22 can be movably connected with the top cover 13 through the rotating shaft assembly 23.

[0075] The trigger switch 42 can be arranged on or around the track of the trigger end 222. When the trigger end 222 moves, it will approach the trigger switch 42, and then trigger the trigger switch 42. In some embodiments, the trigger switch 42 can be an electronic switch, which belongs to electronic components, and is also called a key switch. The trigger switch 42 can be triggered by the pressing of the trigger end 222. In some embodiments, the trigger switch 42 can be a sensor. The trigger switch 42 can be triggered by the change of the distance between the trigger end 222 and the trigger switch 42, or by the contact or pressing of the trigger end 222 on the trigger switch 42. In some embodiments, the trigger switch 42 can be a pressure sensor. In some embodiments, the trigger switch 42 can be an optical coupling sensor, and the trigger end 222 can be provided with a structure for triggering the optical coupling sensor, which can be arranged according to the prior art. In some embodiments, the trigger switch 42 can be a proximity sensor, and the trigger end 222 can be provided with a structure for triggering the trigger switch 42, which can be arranged according to the prior art. In some embodiments, the trigger switch 42 can be a magnetic sensor, and the trigger end 222 can be provided with a structure for triggering the trigger switch 42, which can be arranged according to the prior art. It can be understood that the trigger switch 42 can also be arranged by using the technical solutions known in the art, which will not be described herein. In some embodiments, the bearing 21 can be omitted, or can be an integral structure with the top cover 13, and then the trigger switch 42 can be arranged on the top cover 13.

[0076] The stop portion 24 can be arranged on the bearing seat 21 and can extend from the mounting hole, such as the first mounting hole 131, to the mounting space 1003 and into the container placing space 1001.

[0077] In some embodiments, when the water container 50 is placed in the container placing space 1001, the stop portion 24 can be in contact with the top of the water container 50. By abutting against the top of the water container 50, the water container 50 is pressed against the bearing surface 111, thereby fixing the water container 50 and improving the stability of the water container 50 placed on the bearing surface 111.

[0078] In some embodiments, the arrangement of the stop portion 24 can allow the water container 50 to be arranged on the bearing surface 111 with a spacing from the stop portion 24. When the top of the water container 50 is flipped to a predetermined angle relative to the bottom of the water container 50 away from the back plate 12, the stop portion 24 can limit the top of the water container 50 from continuing to flip away from the back plate 12 relative to the bottom of the water container 50, thereby improving the stability of the water container 50 placed on the bearing surface 111.

[0079] The stop portion 24 can be made of an elastic material and can be elastically deformed when in contact with the top of the water container 50. Of course, the stop portion 24 can also be made of other materials. In some embodiments, the bearing seat 21 can be omitted or integrated with the top cover 13, and the stop portion 24 can be arranged on the top cover 13.

[0080] The in-place detection assembly 43 can be arranged on the seat 21, and can be triggered when the water container 50 is placed on the supporting surface 111, for example, at a predetermined position, to generate a control signal and transmit the control signal to the water control system 40 to realize automatic control. In some embodiments, the in-place detection assembly 43 can be an electronic switch, and can be triggered by pressing the in-place detection assembly 43 by the water container 50. In some embodiments, the in-place detection assembly 43 can be a sensor. The in-place detection assembly 43 can be triggered by the change of the distance between the water container 50 and the in-place detection assembly 43, or by the contact or pressing of the in-place detection assembly 43 by the water container 50. In some embodiments, the in-place detection assembly 43 can be a pressure sensor. In some embodiments, the in-place detection assembly 43 can be an optical coupling sensor, and the water container 50 can be provided with a structure for triggering the in-place detection assembly 43, which can be arranged according to the prior art. In some embodiments, the in-place detection assembly 43 can be a proximity sensor, and the water container 50 can be provided with a structure for triggering the in-place detection assembly 43, which can be arranged according to the prior art. In some embodiments, the in-place detection assembly 43 can be a Hall sensor, and the water container 50 can be provided with a structure for triggering the in-place detection assembly 43, which can be arranged according to the prior art. It can be understood that the in-place detection assembly 43 can also be arranged by using the technical solutions known in the art, which will not be described herein. In some embodiments, the in-place detection assembly 43 is located in the hollow area 2201.

[0081] In some embodiments, the seat 21 can be omitted or integrated with the top cover 13, and the in-place detection assembly 43 can be arranged on the top cover 13.

[0082] In some embodiments, the in-place detection assembly 43 can include a stop portion 24, and the stop portion 24 can be in contact with the top of the water container 50 as a condition for the in-place detection assembly 43 to generate a control signal and transmit the control signal to the water control system 40 to realize automatic control.

[0083] The water supply assembly 45 can be arranged on the seat 21 and can extend out of the installation space 1003 from the mounting hole, for example, the second mounting hole 132, and extend into the container placement space 1001. When the water container 50 is placed in the container placement space 1001, the water outlet of the water supply assembly 45 can discharge water into the water container 50. In some embodiments, the water outlet of the water supply assembly 45 is located above the supporting surface 111 in the first direction. In some embodiments, the water outlet of the water supply assembly 45 can be formed by the top cover 13, and the water supply assembly 45 can not extend into the container placement space 1001. In some embodiments, the water outlet of the water supply assembly 45 can be formed by the cooperation of the water supply assembly 45 and the top cover 13, and the water supply assembly 45 can not extend into the container placement space 1001. In some embodiments, the mounting hole, for example, the second mounting hole 132, can serve as the water outlet and can cooperate with the water outlet of the water supply assembly 45.

[0084] The water supply component 45 may include pipes, connecting valves, pumps, or other structures, which will not be elaborated here. The water supply component 45 can supply or stop water supply by controlling the opening and closing of the connecting valves through the water control system 40, and / or control the start and stop of the pump. In some embodiments, the water supply component 45 can be connected to the municipal water supply pipeline through pipes to achieve direct supply of tap water. In some embodiments, the water supply component 45 may include a water tank for water supply. The water tank may be located within the first accommodating space 1002 or on other structures of the refrigerator 100. Furthermore, in some scenarios, the water in the water tank can lower the temperature within the storage compartment, providing users with water at a temperature lower than room temperature. In some embodiments, the pipes of the water supply component 45 may be arranged on the refrigerator door 102, such as the refrigerator door body 1022, or on the refrigerator body 101. In some embodiments, the water tank may not be placed in the first accommodating space 1002, but may be placed on the refrigerator door 102, such as the refrigerator door body 1022, or on the refrigerator body 101.

[0085] In some embodiments, the support 21 may be omitted, or it may be an integral structure with the top cover 13, thereby the water supply assembly 45 may be disposed on the top cover 13.

[0086] In some embodiments, the water supply component 45 may extend into the hollow area 2201 and be fixed to the support 21. In some embodiments, when the water supply component 45 is fixed to the support 21, the outlet of the water supply component 45 may be positioned opposite to the mounting hole, such as the second mounting hole 132.

[0087] In some embodiments, the manual trigger component 20 may be part of the top cover 13, and in some embodiments, the manual trigger component 20 may be part of the bracket 10.

[0088] Please see Figure 8 and Figure 9 , Figure 10 , Figure 8 for Figure 3 The illustrated embodiment shows a schematic diagram of the water supply device 103 in other embodiments. Figure 9 for Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the overflow box 30 in the illustrated embodiment. Figure 10 for Figure 8 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of the water supply device 103 in the illustrated embodiment. The overflow box 30 may have a water storage space 301. The water storage space 301 may be connected to the drainage hole 1112, so that the water accumulated on the support surface 111 can flow into the overflow box 30 through the drainage hole 1112, thereby realizing the collection of the water accumulated on the support surface 111.

[0089] The overflow box 30 can be located below the support 10, for example, the base 11 in the first direction, and can be detachably connected with the support 10, for example, the base 11 by clamping, screwing, bonding, plugging, etc. Of course, it can also be directly fixedly connected. In some embodiments, the overflow box 30 can cooperate with the support 10, for example, the base 11 to form a water storage space 301 for collection.

[0090] In some embodiments, the projection of the water storage space 301 in the first direction partially overlaps the first containing space 1002. In some embodiments, the projection of the water storage space 301 in the first direction partially overlaps the second containing space 1004, so as to increase the volume of the water storage space 301.

[0091] In some embodiments, the overflow box 30 can include a box body 31 and a blocking piece 32. The box body 31 can have a water storage space 301. The water storage space 301 can be in communication with the drainage hole 1112, so that the water accumulated on the support surface 111 can flow into the overflow box 30 through the drainage hole 1112, realizing the collection of the water accumulated on the support surface 111. In some embodiments, the box body 31 can be located below the support 10, for example, the base 11 in the first direction, and can be detachably connected with the support 10, for example, the base 11 by clamping, screwing, bonding, plugging, etc. Of course, it can also be directly fixedly connected. In some embodiments, the box body 31 can cooperate with the support 10, for example, the base 11 to form a water storage space 301 for collection.

[0092] In some embodiments, the bottom of the box body 31 is provided with a drainage hole 302, and the blocking piece 32 is detachably connected with the box body 31 and is used for blocking the drainage hole 302 in the connected state. The water in the water storage space 301 can be emptied at any time through the blocking piece 32.

[0093] In some embodiments, the bottom of the box body 31 can include a confluence area 311 and a flat area 312. In the first direction, the flat area 312 is farther away from the support 10, for example, the base 11 than the confluence area 311, and the confluence area 311 is obliquely arranged relative to the flat area 312 to guide the water to flow to the flat area 312. In some embodiments, the flat area 312 can be located in the middle region of the bottom of the box body 31, and the confluence area 311 is located at the periphery of the flat area 312. In some embodiments, the drainage hole 302 can be arranged on the flat area 312.

[0094] It can be understood that, in some embodiments, the overflow box 30 can be a part of the base 11, and the water storage space 301 is an internal space of the base 11. In some embodiments, the overflow box 30 can also not be fixed on the support 10, for example, the base 11, but can be arranged on the refrigerator door 102, for example, the refrigerator door body 1022. Of course, it can also be arranged on the refrigerator main body 101.

[0095] Please refer to Figure 4The water control system 40 can have a manual trigger mode and an automatic trigger mode. In the manual trigger mode, the control of the water control system 40 is manually triggered by the user. In the automatic trigger mode, the control of the water control system 40 is automatically triggered by the water container 50, the water amount, or the opening or closing of the refrigerator door, such as the refrigerator door body 1022, or the opening or closing of the refrigerating chamber. In some embodiments, the priority of both the manual trigger mode and the automatic trigger mode in the water control system 40 can be adjusted at any time, for example, the priority of the automatic trigger mode can be set to be higher than that of the manual trigger mode, for example, the priority of the manual trigger mode can be set to be higher than that of the automatic trigger mode. Of course, the priority of both the manual trigger mode and the automatic trigger mode can also be adjusted when the preset condition is reached.

[0096] The water control system 40 can include a control component 41, a trigger switch 42, a position detection component 43, a water level detection component 44, a water supply component 45, a water overflow detection component 46, and a door control component 47. The control component 41 is electrically or communicatively connected to the trigger switch 42, the position detection component 43, the water level detection component 44, the water supply component 45, the water overflow detection component 46, and the door control component 47. The control component 41 can control the water supply component 45 based on the control signals generated by the trigger switch 42, the position detection component 43, the water level detection component 44, the water overflow detection component 46, and the door control component 47 to supply water or stop water supply, which can improve the intelligent degree.

[0097] The control component 41 can include a processor for logical operation processing, and can also include a memory for storing data, and of course can also include other electronic devices. Even, the control component 41 can also be set according to the technical solutions described by those skilled in the art. The control component 41 can be provided with a manual trigger mode and an automatic trigger mode, as well as the setting and adjustment of the priority of both the manual trigger mode and the automatic trigger mode. The user can also set various parameters of the manual trigger mode and the automatic trigger mode in the control component 41.

[0098] In the manual trigger mode, the control component 41 controls the water supply component 45 to supply water to the water outlet based on the manual trigger of the user. In the automatic trigger mode, the control component 41 controls the water supply component 45 to supply water to the water outlet based on the water level of the water container 50. In some scenarios, the control component 41 can disable the manual trigger mode or the automatic trigger mode. In some scenarios, the control component 41 can enable the manual trigger mode or the automatic trigger mode. In some embodiments, the control component 41 can control the water supply component 45 to have a water supply rate in the automatic trigger mode greater than a water supply rate in the manual trigger mode. In the manual trigger mode, the user generally uses a relatively small cup to receive water, and the rate is small, good control and not easy to splash or overflow. Of course, the water supply component 45 can have a water supply rate in the automatic trigger mode less than a water supply rate in the manual trigger mode. Furthermore, the water supply component 45 can also have a water supply rate in the automatic trigger mode equal to a water supply rate in the manual trigger mode.

[0099] In some scenarios, the control component 41 can lock the enable state or the disable state of the manual trigger mode or the automatic trigger mode. In some embodiments, the control component 41 can lock the enable state or the disable state of the manual trigger mode or the automatic trigger mode based on the lock indication of the user. For example, the control component 41 can be controlled by the user button to achieve the lock. In some embodiments, the control component 41 can lock the enable state or the disable state of the manual trigger mode or the automatic trigger mode based on the lock indication of the in-place detection component 43, the water level detection component 44, the water overflow detection component 46 and / or the door detection component 47.

[0100] In some scenarios, the control component 41 can unlock the lock of the enable state or the disable state of the manual trigger mode or the automatic trigger mode. In some embodiments, the control component 41 can unlock the lock of the enable state or the disable state of the manual trigger mode or the automatic trigger mode based on the unlock indication of the user. For example, the control component 41 can be controlled by the user button to achieve the unlock, and the control component 41 cannot unlock the lock of the enable state or the disable state of the manual trigger mode or the automatic trigger mode based on the unlock indication of the in-place detection component 43, the water level detection component 44, the water overflow detection component 46 and / or the door detection component 47. In addition, at this time, it is also convenient for the user to troubleshoot the fault, and the troubleshooting can reduce the damage to the water supply device 103.

[0101] In some embodiments, the control component 41 can output a control signal to the water supply component 45 to control the water supply component 45 to supply water to the water outlet or stop supplying water. In some scenarios, the control component 41 can output a control signal to the pump, control valve and other devices in the water supply component 45 to achieve control of the water supply component 45.

[0102] In some embodiments, the manual trigger mode can be triggered by the user triggering the manual trigger component 20. In some scenarios, please refer toFigure 4 and Figure 7 When the user presses the pressing end 221 of the pressing plate 22, the pressing plate 22 rotates relative to the seat 21 about the rotation axis, and the trigger end 222 of the pressing plate 22 rotates about the rotation axis, the trigger switch 42 is triggered by the trigger end 222 moving on or around the track, a control signal is formed and transmitted to the control assembly 41, and the control assembly 41 can output the control signal to the water supply assembly 45 to control the water supply assembly 45 to supply water to the water outlet or stop supplying water.

[0103] In some embodiments, the automatic trigger mode can be implemented by the in-place detection assembly 43.

[0104] In some embodiments, the in-place detection assembly 43 can detect whether the water container 50 is placed on the supporting surface 111, for example, at a predetermined position, and can form a control signal, for example, an in-place indication or an out-of-place indication, based on the detection result and transmit it to the control assembly 41.

[0105] In some embodiments, the in-place detection assembly 43 can generate a control signal, for example, an in-place indication, in response to the water container 50 being placed on the supporting surface 111, for example, at a predetermined position. In some scenarios, the control assembly 41 can control the water supply assembly 45 to supply water to the water outlet based on the control signal, for example, the in-place indication, of the in-place detection assembly 43. In some scenarios, the control assembly 41 can disable the manual trigger mode and enable the automatic trigger mode based on the control signal, for example, the in-place indication, of the in-place detection assembly 43. It can be understood that in the disabled manual trigger mode, the user cannot manually control the water control system 40. In the enabled automatic trigger mode, the water control system 40 can be automatically controlled.

[0106] In some embodiments, the in-place detection assembly 43 can generate a control signal, for example, an out-of-place indication, in response to the water container 50 not being placed on the supporting surface 111, for example, at a predetermined position. In some scenarios, the control assembly 41 can control the water supply assembly 45 to stop supplying water to the water outlet based on the control signal, for example, the out-of-place indication, of the in-place detection assembly 43. In some scenarios, the control assembly 41 can enable the manual trigger mode and disable the automatic trigger mode based on the control signal, for example, the out-of-place indication, of the in-place detection assembly 43. It can be understood that in the enabled manual trigger mode, the user can manually control the water control system 40. In the disabled automatic trigger mode, the water control system 40 can not be automatically controlled.

[0107] Please refer to Figure 8 The water level detection assembly 44 can be used to detect the water level in the water container 50 to prevent the water container 50 from overflowing. The water level detection assembly 44 can be arranged on the back plate 12 and can be arranged near the top end of the water container 50. In some embodiments, the water level detection assembly 44 can be arranged in the first accommodating space 1002.

[0108] In some embodiments, the water level detecting assembly 44 can generate a control signal based on the change of the water level in the water storage container 50 and transmit the control signal to the control assembly 41, and the control assembly 41 can control the water supply assembly 45 to supply water to the water outlet based on the control signal so that the water level in the water storage container 50 reaches the preset water level threshold. In some embodiments, the water level detecting assembly 44 can generate a control signal before the water level in the water storage container 50 reaches the preset water level threshold and transmit the control signal to the control assembly 41, and the control assembly 41 can control the water supply assembly 45 to supply water to the water outlet based on the control signal so that the water level in the water storage container 50 reaches the preset water level threshold.

[0109] The water level detecting assembly 44 can be a sensor. The water level in the water storage container 50 can trigger the water level detecting assembly 44. In some embodiments, the water level detecting assembly 44 can be a capacitive sensor. The change of the water level in the water storage container 50 can cause the change of the capacitance value of the capacitive sensor, and a control signal can be generated. In some embodiments, the water level detecting assembly 44 can be an optical coupling sensor, and the water storage container 50 can be provided with a structure for triggering the optical coupling sensor, which can be specifically configured according to the prior art. In some embodiments, the water level detecting assembly 44 can be a proximity sensor, and the water storage container 50 can be provided with a structure for triggering the water level detecting assembly 44, which can be specifically configured according to the prior art. In some embodiments, the water level detecting assembly 44 can be a Hall sensor, and the water storage container 50 can be provided with a structure for triggering the water level detecting assembly 44, which can be specifically configured according to the prior art. It can be understood that the water level detecting assembly 44 can also be configured by using the technical solutions known in the art, which will not be described herein.

[0110] It can be understood that the water level detecting assembly 44 can also be arranged on other structures in the bracket 10.

[0111] Please refer to Figure 8 and Figure 10 The overflow detecting assembly 46 can be used to detect the water level in the overflow box 30, for example, the water storage space 301, to prevent the water in the storage chamber from flowing around due to excessive water in the overflow box 30. Of course, the overflow detecting assembly 46 can also be used to remind the user that the water is excessive, so that the user can empty the water in the overflow box 30, for example, the water storage space 301, in time, and ensure the cleanliness of the refrigerator 100.

[0112] The overflow detecting assembly 46 can be arranged on the base 11 and can extend into the overflow box 30, for example, the water storage space 301. In some embodiments, the overflow detecting assembly 46 can be arranged on the side of the base 11 close to the overflow box 30. In some embodiments, the overflow detecting assembly 46 can be arranged in the overflow box 30, for example, the water storage space 301. In some embodiments, the overflow detecting assembly 46 can be partially arranged in the first accommodating space 1002 and partially extend into the overflow box 30, for example, the water storage space 301, through the base 11.

[0113] In some embodiments, the overflow detection assembly 46 can generate a control signal based on the water level change in the overflow box 30, for example, the water storage space 301, and transmit the control signal to the control assembly 41. The control assembly 41 can control the water supply assembly 45 to supply water to the water outlet based on the control signal, so that when the water level in the overflow box 30, for example, the water storage space 301, reaches the preset water level threshold, the control assembly 41 controls the water supply assembly 45 to stop supplying water to the water outlet. In some embodiments, the overflow detection assembly 46 can generate a control signal before the water level in the overflow box 30, for example, the water storage space 301, reaches the preset water level threshold, and transmit the control signal to the control assembly 41. The control assembly 41 can control the water supply assembly 45 to supply water to the water outlet based on the control signal, so that when the water level in the overflow box 30, for example, the water storage space 301, reaches the preset water level threshold, the control assembly 41 controls the water supply assembly 45 to stop supplying water to the water outlet.

[0114] In some embodiments, the overflow detection assembly 46 can generate an overflow indication in response to the water level in the overflow box 30, for example, the water storage space 301, being greater than or equal to the preset water level threshold. In some embodiments, the control assembly 41 closes the water supply assembly 45 in response to the overflow indication, so as to achieve the water supply assembly 45 stopping supplying water to the water outlet. In some embodiments, the control assembly 41 closes the water supply assembly 45 in response to the overflow indication, and at the same time, issues a warning to remind the user. In some embodiments, the last water supply before the overflow indication is generated is based on the automatic trigger mode, and the control assembly 41 can disable the automatic trigger mode in response to the overflow indication, and lock the disabled state of the automatic trigger mode. Since the water supply assembly 45 can continuously supply water to the water container 50 based on the control of the control assembly 41 in the automatic trigger mode, the automatic trigger mode is disabled, so as to achieve the water supply assembly 45 stopping supplying water to the water outlet, and improve the phenomenon that water flows everywhere in the refrigerator from the overflow box 30, for example, the water storage space 301, or the supporting surface 111. In addition, it can also improve the phenomenon that water flows everywhere in the refrigerator from the overflow box 30, for example, the water storage space 301, or the supporting surface 111, caused by damage to the structures of the water control system 40, for example, the in-place detection assembly 43, the water level detection assembly 44, and the like. Furthermore, it can also facilitate the user to troubleshoot the fault. In some embodiments, the control assembly 41 can control the water supply assembly 45 to stop supplying water to the water outlet, disable the automatic trigger mode, and lock the disabled state of the automatic trigger mode in response to the water supply time in the automatic trigger mode exceeding a preset time threshold. The preset time threshold can improve the phenomenon that water flows everywhere in the refrigerator from the overflow box 30, for example, the water storage space 301, or the supporting surface 111, caused by damage to the structures of the water control system 40, for example, the in-place detection assembly 43, the water level detection assembly 44, the overflow detection assembly 46, and the like.

[0115] In some embodiments, the water overflow detection assembly 46 can be a sensor. The water overflow detection assembly 46 can be triggered by the water level in the water storage box 30, for example, the water storage space 301. In some embodiments, the water overflow detection assembly 46 can be a capacitive sensor. By changing the water level in the water storage box 30, for example, the water storage space 301, the capacitance value of the capacitive sensor changes, generating a control signal. In some embodiments, the water overflow detection assembly 46 can be an optical coupling sensor. The water storage box 30, for example, the water storage space 301, is provided with a structure that triggers the optical coupling sensor. In some embodiments, the water overflow detection assembly 46 can be a proximity sensor. The water storage box 30, for example, the water storage space 301, is provided with a structure that triggers the water overflow detection assembly 46. In some embodiments, the water overflow detection assembly 46 can be a Hall sensor. The water storage box 30, for example, the water storage space 301, is provided with a structure that triggers the water overflow detection assembly 46. In some embodiments, the water overflow detection assembly 46 can be two electrodes. The two electrodes can be conducted by water. It can be understood that the water overflow detection assembly 46 can also be provided by the technical solutions known in the art, which will not be described here.

[0116] Please refer to Figure 4 The door control assembly 47 can be used to detect whether the refrigerator door 102, for example, the refrigerator door body 1022, is closed to generate a door closed indication. In some embodiments, the door control assembly 47 can generate a door closed indication based on the refrigerator door 102, for example, the refrigerator door body 1022, closing the storage compartment, wherein the refrigerator door 102, for example, the refrigerator door body 1022, is in a closed state. In some embodiments, the door control assembly 47 can generate a door open indication based on the refrigerator door 102, for example, the refrigerator door body 1022, opening the storage compartment, wherein the refrigerator door 102, for example, the refrigerator door body 1022, is in an open state.

[0117] In some embodiments, the door control assembly 47 can be provided on the refrigerator door 102, for example, the refrigerator door body 1022, or on the refrigerator main body 101. Of course, the refrigerator main body 101 and the refrigerator door 102, for example, the refrigerator door body 1022, cooperate to provide the door control assembly 47. In some embodiments, the door control assembly 47 can be an electronic switch. The pressing of the door control assembly 47 by the cooperation of the refrigerator main body 101 and the refrigerator door 102, for example, the refrigerator door body 1022, can be triggered. In some embodiments, the door control assembly 47 can be a sensor. The door control assembly 47 can be triggered by the change in the distance between the refrigerator main body 101 and the refrigerator door 102, for example, the refrigerator door body 1022. In some embodiments, the door control assembly 47 can be a pressure sensor, an optical coupling sensor, a proximity sensor, or a magnetic sensor, etc. The specific settings can be made according to the technical solutions known in the art. It can be understood that the door control assembly 47 can also be provided by the technical solutions known in the art, which will not be described here.

[0118] In some embodiments, the control component 41 can enable the manual trigger mode in response to the door open indication. In which, the door open indication can be only one condition for determining to enable the manual trigger mode. In turn, the manual trigger mode can be directly enabled in response to the door open indication. In turn, the manual trigger mode can also be enabled and / or disabled in response to the door open indication in combination with other indications, such as the in place indication, the out of place indication, the overflow indication, the underflow indication, the water level in the water container 50, etc. In some embodiments, the control component 41 can enable the manual trigger mode in response to the door open indication and the out of place indication existing simultaneously. In some embodiments, the control component 41 can disable the manual trigger mode in response to the door open indication and the in place indication existing simultaneously. In some embodiments, the control component 41 can enable the manual trigger mode and the automatic trigger mode simultaneously in response to the door open indication. In some embodiments, when the control component 41 enables the manual trigger mode and the automatic trigger mode simultaneously, the priority of the automatic trigger mode can be set to be higher than that of the manual trigger mode. In turn, the water supply component 45 can be controlled to supply water through the automatic trigger mode first, and when the automatic trigger mode is disabled, the water supply component 45 can be controlled to supply water through the manual trigger mode.

[0119] In some embodiments, the control component 41 can disable the manual trigger mode in response to the door close indication.

[0120] Please refer to Figure 11 , Figure 11 for Figure 3 the assembly diagram of the water container 50 in the embodiment. The water container 50 can include a container body 51, a filter box 52 disposed in the container body 51, and a cover body 53 disposed on the container body 51. In which, the container body 51 serves as the main container for the water container 50 to hold water. The filter box 52 is provided with a plurality of filter holes to achieve solid-liquid separation and facilitate tea brewing, etc. The cover body 53 is provided with a water inlet hole 5301, so that the water discharged from the water outlet of the water supply component 45 can flow into the water inlet hole 5301. In some embodiments, the filter box 52 and the cover body 53 can be omitted.

[0121] In some embodiments, when the water container 50 is placed on the support surface 111, the cover body 53 can contact the stop portion 24, and the stop portion 24 can clamp the water container 50 with the support surface 111. Specifically, the container body 51 contacts the support surface 111, and the cover body 53 contacts the stop portion 24, thereby improving the stability of the water container 50 placed on the support surface 111.

[0122] In some embodiments, when the water container 50 is placed on the support surface 111, the cover body 53 can be spaced apart from the stop portion 24. After the top of the water container 50, such as the cover body 53, is flipped to a predetermined angle relative to the bottom of the water container 50 away from the back plate 12, the top of the water container 50, such as the cover body 53, forms an abutment with the top of the water container 50, such as the cover body 53, thereby improving the stability of the water container 50 placed on the support surface 111.

[0123] Please refer to Figure 12 , Figure 12 is a schematic view of the filter box 52 in some embodiments of the present application. The filter box 52 is provided with a containing space 5201. The containing space 5201 can be provided to extend in a first direction. In some embodiments, the filter box 52 can further include a trigger float 54 provided in the containing space 5201. In some embodiments, the trigger float 54 can float on the water surface. In some embodiments, the trigger float 54 can also be at least partially located in the water. In some scenarios, when the water level in the water container 50 changes, the trigger float 54 can move up and down in the containing space 5201 along the first direction as the water level changes.

[0124] The trigger float 54 can be provided with a structure for triggering the water level detection assembly 44, which can be specifically set according to the type of the water level detection assembly 44, and will not be described herein.

[0125] In some scenarios, when the water container 50 is placed on the supporting surface 111, the water supply assembly 45 supplies water to the water container 50, the water level in the water container 50 rises, and then the trigger float 54 also rises to a preset water level threshold of the water level detection assembly 44, thereby triggering the water level detection assembly 44.

[0126] In some embodiments, the filter box 52 can include a box body 521 and a box cover 522 detachably connected with the box body 521. In some embodiments, the box body 521 is provided with an opening in a position facing downward in the first direction, and the box cover 522 can be detachably connected with the box body 521 at the opening. Of course, other ways can also be used to achieve detachable connection, which will not be described herein.

[0127] In some embodiments, the trigger float 54 can be provided with a magnet for triggering the water level detection assembly 44.

[0128] Please refer to Figure 13 , Figure 13 is a sectional view of the cover body 53 along line XIII-XIII in some embodiments of the present application. The cover body 53 can be provided with a trigger piece 55 and a retaining piece 56. The retaining piece 56 can fix the trigger piece 55 on the cover body 53. In some embodiments, the cover body 53 is provided with a recessed area 5302. The trigger piece 55 can be provided in the recessed area 5302. In some embodiments, the recessed area 5302 is provided on the side of the cover body 53 facing the container body 51.

[0129] In some embodiments, the retaining piece 56 can retain the trigger piece 55 in the recessed area. In some embodiments, the part of the cover body 53 corresponding to the recessed area 5302 is detachably connected with the retaining piece 56.

[0130] In some embodiments, the trigger 55 can be provided with a structure to trigger the in-place detection assembly 43, which can be specifically provided according to the type of the in-place detection assembly 43, and will not be described herein.

[0131] In some embodiments, the trigger 55 can be provided with a magnet to trigger the in-place detection assembly 43.

[0132] In some scenarios, when the water container 50 is placed on the supporting surface 111, the cover 53, for example, the trigger 55, can be close to the in-place detection assembly 43, thereby triggering the in-place detection assembly 43.

[0133] Please refer to Figure 14 , Figure 14 for the structural schematic diagram of the door assembly 200 in some embodiments. Figure 2 In some embodiments, the arrangement of the support 10 in the water supply device 103 can be different from that in Figure 3 , the arrangement of the water control system 40 in the water supply device 103 can be different from that in Figure 3 , Figure 8 , and the arrangement of the water container 50 in the water supply device 103 can be different from that in Figure 3 , Figure 11 and Figure 12 . Next, only the differences will be described.

[0134] For the support 10, the support 10 can place the water container 50 on the left side in Figure 14 , and can place the water container 50 on the right side in Figure 2 . The storage basket 14 of the support 10 can be located on the right side of the water container 50 in Figure 14 , and can be located on the left side of the water container 50 in Figure 2 .

[0135] Please refer to Figure 14 , the storage basket 14 can be arranged in the third direction and movably connected with the base 11 and / or the back plate 12. The projection of the top cover 13 in the first direction can not overlap the storage basket 14, and of course can at least partially overlap.

[0136] Please refer to Figure 15 and Figure 16 , Figure 17 , Figure 15 for the structural schematic diagram of the water supply device 103 in some embodiments, Figure 14 for the structural schematic diagram of the support 10 in some embodiments, Figure 16 for the structural schematic diagram of the water control system 40 in some embodiments, Figure 15 for the structural schematic diagram of the water container 50 in some embodiments, Figure 17 for the structural schematic diagram of the water container 50 in some embodiments, Figure 15The water supply device 103 in the illustrated embodiment is shown in a cross-sectional view along the line XVII-XVII. The support surface 111 can include a suspended region 1113 and a support region 1114 connected to each other. The suspended region 1113 and the support region 1114 cooperate to support the water storage container 50, such as the container body 51. The suspended region 1113 can be located on a side of the support region 1114 close to the back plate 12. In some embodiments, the suspended region 1113 can be the inclined region 1111 in the above-described embodiments. In some embodiments, the water storage container 50, such as the container body 51, can not be supported by the suspended region 1113 when placed in the positioning recess 112, for example, can be spaced apart from the suspended region 1113. The bottom of the water storage container 50, such as the container body 51, can be supported by the support region 1114. In some embodiments, the support region 1114 can be a plane perpendicular to the first direction. In some embodiments, the support region 1114 extends towards the side close to the back plate 12 while extending in the first direction towards the side away from the top cover 13. That is, the support region 1114 gradually decreases in the direction close to the back plate 12. In some scenarios, the suspended region 1113 and the support region 1114 cooperate to form the inclined region 1111 in the above-described embodiments.

[0137] Referring to Figure 17 , the arrangement of the suspended region 1113 and the support region 1114 can allow the bottom of the water storage container 50, such as the container body 51, to be supported on the support region 1114 and suspended relative to the suspended region 1113, so that the water storage container 50, such as the container body 51, can be inclined towards the back plate 12 under the action of its own gravity.

[0138] It can be understood that the arrangement of the inclined region 1111, or the arrangement of the suspended region 1113 and the support region 1114, can allow the peripheral side wall of the water storage container 50, such as the container body 51, in the inclined state to abut against the back plate 12.

[0139] Referring to Figure 17 , the back plate 12 is provided with a protrusion 121 protruding towards the water storage container 50, such as the container body 51, so that the peripheral side wall of the water storage container 50, such as the container body 51, in the inclined state abuts against the protrusion 121. In some embodiments, the peripheral side wall of the water storage container 50, such as the container body 51, in the inclined state is in line contact with the protrusion 121. In order to stabilize the water storage container 50, such as the container body 51, multiple-point contact can be provided. In order to improve the detection accuracy of the water level in the water storage container 50, such as the container body 51, surface contact can be provided. In some embodiments, the peripheral side wall of the water storage container 50, such as the container body 51, in the inclined state is in surface contact with the protrusion 121, and the contact area is not less than 1 cm 2 .

[0140] In some embodiments, in order to reduce the accuracy of the water level detection component 44 in monitoring the water level, the water level detection component 44 can be arranged in the protruding portion 121 to reduce the distance between the water level detection component 44 and the water container 50, such as the container body 51. In some embodiments, in order to facilitate the installation of the water level detection component 44, a recessed area 122 can be arranged on the side of the protruding portion 121 away from the water container 50, such as the container body 51, and the water level detection component 44 can be arranged in the recessed area 122.

[0141] In some embodiments, in order to reduce the accuracy of the water level detection component 44 in monitoring the water level, the wall thickness of the protruding portion 121 can be set to be smaller than the wall thickness of at least part of the other areas of the periphery of the protruding portion 121, thereby reducing the distance between the water level detection component 44 and the water container 50, such as the container body 51.

[0142] For the water control system 40 and the water container 50, no additional structure for triggering the water level detection component 44 can be arranged in the water container 50, such as the container body 51, and the water level detection component 44 can be arranged based only on the change in various physical quantities brought by the rising water level, so that the water level detection component 44 generates a control signal based on the change in various physical quantities brought by the water. In some embodiments, the water level detection component 44 can be a capacitance sensor that detects the change in capacitance value brought by the water, which can be arranged according to the prior art. In some embodiments, based on the change in the water level detection component 44, the water container 50 can not be provided with a triggering float 54.

[0143] It can be understood that Figure 17 The water level detection component 44 and the water container 50 in the above-mentioned embodiments can also be arranged in the above-mentioned arrangement manner.

[0144] Next, a control method is described, which can be used to control the refrigerator 100, the door body assembly 200 and the water supply device 103 in the above-mentioned embodiments. The control method can include:

[0145] Step S1801: generating a position indication in response to the water container being placed on the support surface.

[0146] Step S1802: disabling a manual triggering mode of the water supply device and enabling an automatic triggering mode of the water supply device in response to the position indication.

[0147] Step S1803: generating a water overflow indication in response to the water level in the water storage space being greater than or equal to a preset water level threshold.

[0148] Step S1804: stopping the water supply to the water outlet in response to the water overflow indication.

[0149] Step S1805: in response to the overflow indication and the last water supply before the overflow indication, disable the automatic trigger mode and lock the disabled state of the automatic trigger mode.

[0150] Step S1806: in response to the water supply time in the automatic trigger mode exceeding the preset time threshold, stop water supply to the water outlet, disable the automatic trigger mode and lock the disabled state of the automatic trigger mode.

[0151] In some embodiments, in step S1804, step S1804 can include: in response to the overflow indication, stopping water supply to the water outlet, while an alarm is issued to remind the user.

[0152] In some embodiments, after step S1806, the control method can further include:

[0153] Step S1807: in response to the user's unlocking indication, releasing the lock of the disabled state of the automatic trigger mode.

[0154] It can be understood that the above steps S1802, S1804, S1805, S1806 can be performed in any order, and only based on the presence indication, the overflow indication, the preset time threshold and the unlocking indication to determine the corresponding step sequence.

[0155] Next, another control method is described, which can be used to control the refrigerator 100, the door assembly 200 and the water supply device 103 in the above embodiments. Of course, it can also be used in the control method described above. The control method can include:

[0156] Step S1901: obtaining a state indication representing the door switch state of the refrigerator.

[0157] Step S1902: in response to the state indication being an open door indication representing that the door of the refrigerator is in an open state, enabling the manual trigger mode.

[0158] Step S1903: in response to the state indication being a close door indication representing that the door of the refrigerator is in a closed state, disabling the manual trigger mode.

[0159] Step S1904: in the automatic trigger mode, controlling the water supply assembly to supply water to the water outlet based on the water level of the water container.

[0160] In some embodiments, step S1902 can include:

[0161] Step S1905: in response to the open door indication and the water container not being placed on the support surface, enabling the manual trigger mode; and / or in response to the open door indication and the water container being placed on the support surface, disabling the manual trigger mode.

[0162] In some embodiments, step S1902 can include:

[0163] Step S1906: enabling both the manual trigger mode and the automatic trigger mode in response to the door opening indication and the presence of the in-place indication indicating that the water containing vessel is placed on the support surface, and setting the priority of the automatic trigger mode to be higher than the manual trigger mode. Wherein the water supply rate in the automatic trigger mode is greater than the water supply rate in the manual trigger mode.

[0164] It can be understood that the above steps S1801, S1802, S1803, S1804, S1805, S1806, S1807, S1901, S1902, S1903 and S1904 can be based on the state indication, the in-place indication, the overflow indication, the preset time threshold and the unlock indication to make a judgment and form a corresponding step sequence.

[0165] In several embodiments provided in the present application, it should be understood that the disclosed methods and devices can be implemented in other ways. For example, the above-described device embodiments are only illustrative, and the division of the modules or units is only a logical function division. In actual implementation, another division manner can be adopted, for example, a plurality of units or components can be combined or integrated into another system, or some features can be ignored or not executed.

[0166] The units described as separate components can or can not be physically separate, and the components shown as units can or can not be physical units, that is, they can be located in one place, or can be distributed on a plurality of network units. Part or all of the units can be selected according to actual needs to achieve the purpose of the embodiments.

[0167] In addition, each functional unit in each embodiment of the present application can be integrated into one processing unit, or each unit can be physically present alone, or two or more units can be integrated into one unit. The integrated unit can be realized in the form of hardware or in the form of a software functional unit.

[0168] The above description is only an embodiment of the present application, and does not limit the patent scope of the present application. Any equivalent structure or equivalent process transformation using the content of the specification and drawings, or direct or indirect application in other related technical fields, is also included in the patent protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A water supply apparatus, characterized by comprising: The water supply device comprises: a support comprising a base, a top cover spaced apart from the base, and a back plate connecting the base and the top cover, the top cover being provided with a water outlet, the base being provided with a supporting surface for supporting a water container, the supporting surface being arranged such that the top of the water container is inclined relative to the bottom of the water container and arranged towards the back plate; a water level detection assembly arranged on the back plate and close to the top end of the water container, the water level detection assembly being used to detect the water level in the water container; wherein the supporting surface comprises a supporting area and a suspended area, the bottom of the water container is supported on the supporting area and is suspended relative to the suspended area, so that the water container is inclined towards the back plate under the action of its own gravity; the suspended area gradually decreases in the direction close to the back plate, the water supply device further comprises an overflow box, the overflow box is detachably connected with the base and cooperates with the base to form a water storage space, the connection between the suspended area and the back plate is provided with a drainage hole communicating with the water storage space; the overflow box is located below the support.

2. The water supply apparatus according to claim 1, characterized by The circumferential wall of the water container in the inclined state abuts against the back plate, and the water level detection assembly is arranged in the abutting area between the back plate and the water container.

3. The water supply apparatus according to claim 1, characterized by The back plate is provided with a protruding portion protruding towards the water container, the circumferential wall of the water container in the inclined state abuts against the protruding portion, and the water level detection assembly is arranged in the protruding portion.

4. The water supply apparatus according to claim 3, characterized by The side of the protruding portion away from the water container is provided with a recessed area, and the water level detection assembly is arranged in the recessed area.

5. The water supply apparatus according to claim 3, characterized by The convex part forms surface contact with the circumferential wall of the water container, and the contact area is not less than 1 cm 2 .

6. The water supply apparatus according to claim 3, characterized by The wall thickness of the protruding portion is smaller than the wall thickness of at least part of other areas of the periphery of the protruding portion.

7. The water supply apparatus according to claim 1, characterized by The water supply device further comprises an overflow detection assembly, a control assembly and a water supply assembly, the overflow detection assembly is arranged on the base and is used to detect the water level in the water storage space, the control assembly controls the water supply assembly to stop supplying water to the water outlet in response to the water level in the water storage space reaching a preset water level threshold.

8. The water supply apparatus according to claim 1, characterized by The top cover is provided with a stop portion, when the water container is placed on the supporting surface, the stop portion is located above the water container and is spaced apart from the top of the water container, and the stop portion further forms an abutment with the top of the water container after the top of the water container is turned to a predetermined angle relative to the bottom of the water container away from the back plate.

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