Magnetic field assembly for refrigeration equipment and refrigeration equipment

Abstract

The invention provides a magnetic field assembly for refrigeration equipment and the refrigeration equipment. The magnetic field assembly is used for being arranged in a storage chamber of the refrigeration equipment so as to generate a magnetic field in a food material containing area of the storage chamber, the magnetic field assembly comprises a magnetic field generating part, the magnetic field generating part comprises a plurality of magnetic field generating units, the magnetic field generating units are used for generating the magnetic field, and the multiple magnetic field generating units are sequentially arranged in one direction; every two adjacent magnetic field generation units are connected in a pivoted mode so that the two adjacent magnetic field generation units can be folded through rotation, the coverage range of the magnetic field generated by the whole magnetic field generation piece in the food material containing area can be changed, the magnetic field generation piece can be flexibly used, and then the use experience of a user is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of refrigeration and freezing technology, and in particular to a magnetic field component for refrigeration equipment and the refrigeration equipment. Background Art

[0002] Refrigerators are household appliances that can store food and other items in cold storage. As people's living standards improve, higher requirements are placed on the freshness-keeping effect of refrigerators. Studies have found that applying a magnetic field to food can play a good auxiliary role in the storage of food, so that the food can better maintain its quality whether it is refrigerated or frozen.

[0003] However, after the existing magnetic field device is fixed in the compartment of the refrigerator, it can only generate a magnetic field within a fixed range in the compartment, and is not flexible enough to use. Summary of the invention

[0004] An object of the present invention is to provide a magnetic field assembly for a refrigeration device and a refrigeration device that can solve any of the above problems.

[0005] A further object of the present invention is to make the activity of the magnetic field generating unit more regular.

[0006] In particular, the present invention provides a magnetic field assembly for a refrigeration device, the magnetic field assembly is used to be arranged in a storage compartment of the refrigeration device to generate a magnetic field in a food storage area of ​​the storage compartment of the refrigeration device, wherein the magnetic field assembly includes:

[0007] The magnetic field generating component includes a plurality of magnetic field generating units, and the magnetic field generating units are used to generate a magnetic field. The plurality of magnetic field generating units are arranged in sequence along a direction, and two adjacent magnetic field generating units are pivotally connected so that the two adjacent magnetic field generating units can be folded by rotation, thereby changing the coverage range of the magnetic field generated by the entire magnetic field generating component in the food placement area.

[0008] Optionally, the magnetic field assembly includes:

[0009] An installation component, the magnetic field generating element is arranged in the storage compartment through the installation component, and the installation component is provided with at least one slide groove, and the slide groove extends along the distribution direction of the plurality of magnetic field generating units;

[0010] At least one side of the magnetic field generating unit distributed along the extension direction of the pivot axis is provided with a limiting column protruding along the extension direction of the pivot axis, the limiting column is embedded in the slide groove, and the two magnetic field generating units rotating relatively make the limiting column slide in the slide groove.

[0011] Optionally, the mounting member is a mounting frame, the magnetic field generating member is mounted in an area surrounded by the mounting frame, and two opposite frame edges of the mounting frame are respectively formed with sliding grooves;

[0012] Limiting columns are respectively arranged on two opposite sides of the magnetic field generating unit distributed along the extending direction of the pivot axis.

[0013] In another aspect of the present invention, a refrigeration device is provided, comprising:

[0014] a box body, the box body forming a storage compartment; and

[0015] According to any one of the above magnetic field components, the magnetic field component is arranged in the storage compartment to generate a magnetic field in the food placement area of ​​the storage compartment.

[0016] Optionally, a magnetic field generating unit located at one end of the distribution direction of the multiple magnetic field generating units is provided with a locking pin, and the refrigeration equipment is provided with multiple locking holes. The multiple locking holes are arranged along the distribution direction of the multiple magnetic field generating units. The locking pin can be embedded in or out of the locking hole. The locking pin embedded in the locking holes located at different positions fixes the magnetic field generating component in a folding state to different degrees.

[0017] Optionally, the refrigeration device also includes: a partition plate, which is arranged in the food placement area to divide the food placement area into two areas arranged along the distribution direction of the multiple magnetic field generating units, and the partition plate is slidably arranged along the distribution direction of the multiple magnetic field generating units.

[0018] Optionally, the partition plate is provided with a sliding column, the refrigeration equipment is provided with a limiting groove extending along the distribution direction of the multiple magnetic field generating units, and the limiting groove is provided with multiple positioning structures for positioning the partition plate, and each positioning structure corresponds to the position of a lock hole.

[0019] Optionally, the magnetic field generating unit provided with a locking pin is provided with a supporting member, one end of the locking pin is formed with a bend, and the supporting member is used to support the bent portion of the locking pin so that the locking pin is in a position to be disengaged from the locking hole.

[0020] Optionally, the magnetic field assembly is disposed at the opening of the storage compartment, and the magnetic field assembly is pivotally connected to the box body so that the magnetic field assembly can be moved away from or closer to the storage compartment by rotating relative to the box body to change the degree of covering of the opening of the storage compartment by the magnetic field assembly.

[0021] Optionally, a stop assembly is provided between the magnetic field assembly and the box body, and the stop assembly is used to prevent the installation frame from rotating toward the outside of the storage room.

[0022] The magnetic field assembly of the present invention is formed by using a plurality of magnetic field generating units to form a magnetic field generating part, and two adjacent magnetic field generating units are pivotally connected. When the magnetic field generating part is applied to the storage room of the refrigeration equipment, the magnetic field generating part composed of a plurality of magnetic field generating units can be folded by the mutual rotation of two adjacent magnetic field generating units. In the case of folding of the magnetic field generating part, the coverage range of the magnetic field generated by the entire magnetic field generating part will change. Specifically, the coverage range of the magnetic field generated by the magnetic field generating part in the unfolded state is the largest. As the degree of folding increases, the coverage range of the magnetic field generated by the magnetic field generating part will become smaller and smaller. Therefore, by folding the magnetic field generating part, the coverage range of the magnetic field generated by the magnetic field generating part in the food placement area in the storage room can be adjusted, so that the magnetic field generating part can be used flexibly. For example, when there are fewer foods, the magnetic field generating part can be adjusted according to the placement position of the foods so that the magnetic field of the magnetic field generating part is concentrated at the placement position of the foods, or when the user wants to use magnetic field storage for some foods and not use magnetic field storage for some foods, the magnetic field generating part can be adjusted to cover the part of the foods that want to be stored using the magnetic field, thereby improving the user experience.

[0023] Furthermore, the magnetic field assembly of the present invention is provided with a slide groove on the mounting member, and a limit column is provided on the magnetic field generating unit, and the limit column is embedded in the slide groove. During the activity of the magnetic field generating unit, the limit column can only move in the slide groove, that is, the slide groove can limit the activity track of the limit column, thereby limiting the activity track of the magnetic field generating unit, making the activity of the magnetic field generating unit more regular, and avoiding large misalignment of the magnetic field generating unit during the folding process.

[0024] Based on the following detailed description of specific embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art will become more aware of the above and other objects, advantages and features of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] Hereinafter, some specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail in an exemplary and non-limiting manner with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the accompanying drawings indicate the same or similar components or parts. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that these drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the accompanying drawings:

[0026] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a refrigeration device in one state of a magnetic field component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of a refrigeration device in another state of a magnetic field component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of a magnetic field assembly in a refrigeration device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of a magnetic field generating member in a refrigeration device in an expanded state according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of a folded state of a magnetic field generating member in a refrigeration device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of an installation component in a refrigeration device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of a refrigeration device in another state of a magnetic field component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of an end magnetic field generating unit in a refrigeration device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Fig. 9 is a schematic diagram of a magnetic field removal component of a refrigeration device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Fig.10 is a schematic diagram of a drawer in a refrigeration device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Fig.11 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a drawer in a refrigeration device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Fig.12 is a schematic diagram of a stopper assembly portion of a refrigeration device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Fig.13 is a schematic diagram of a state of a stopper assembly in a refrigeration device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Fig.14 It is a schematic diagram of another state of a stop assembly in a refrigeration device according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] It should be understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described below are only some embodiments of the present invention, rather than all embodiments of the present invention, and these embodiments are intended to explain the technical principles of the present invention, rather than to limit the protection scope of the present invention. Based on the embodiments provided by the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work should still fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0041] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0042] Furthermore, it should be noted that in the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be a communication between the two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0043] like Figure 1 As shown, in one embodiment, the refrigeration device includes a housing 100 and a magnetic field assembly 200. The housing 100 is formed with a storage compartment 101. The magnetic field assembly 200 is arranged in the storage compartment 101 to generate a magnetic field in the food storage area of ​​the storage compartment 101. Specifically, the refrigeration device of this embodiment is a refrigerator, and the refrigerator includes a housing 100 and a door body (not shown in the figure), and the door body is used to open and close the storage compartment 101 of the housing 100. Generally speaking, a refrigerator usually has multiple storage compartments, such as a refrigerated storage compartment, a frozen storage compartment, a variable temperature storage compartment, and the like. Figure 1 Only one storage compartment 101 of the refrigerator is illustrated, and the storage compartment 101 can be any storage compartment that can be set in the refrigerator. For the refrigerator of the present application, those skilled in the art can configure the number, function and layout of the specific storage compartments according to the needs, and the magnetic field assembly 200 can be set in one or more of the storage compartments.

[0044] Reference Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the magnetic field assembly 200 includes a magnetic field generating member 210, and the magnetic field generating member 210 includes a plurality of magnetic field generating units 211, and the magnetic field generating units 211 are used to generate a magnetic field, and the plurality of magnetic field generating units 211 are sequentially arranged along one direction, and two adjacent magnetic field generating units 211 are pivotally connected, so that the two adjacent magnetic field generating units 211 can be folded by rotation, thereby changing the coverage of the magnetic field generated by the entire magnetic field generating member 210 in the food placement area. In other words, the magnetic field generating member 210 has an unfolded state and a folded state.

[0045] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, each magnetic field generating unit 211 is a square sheet structure. When the magnetic field generating element 210 is in the unfolded state ( Figure 3 The magnetic field generating element 210 is in an unfolded state, and the plurality of magnetic field generating units 211 as a whole can also be regarded as a large square sheet structure. By rotating two adjacent magnetic field generating units 211 relative to each other, the magnetic field generating element 210 is folded ( Figure 4 2 shows a folded state of the magnetic field generating element 210).

[0046] Specifically, for two adjacent magnetic field generating units 211, two mounting plates 201 are fixed (for example, fixed with screws) at the sides close to each other. The mounting plates are arranged on the surfaces of the two magnetic field generating units 211 facing the same side in the unfolded state. Among them, the mounting plate of one magnetic field generating unit 211 is provided with a rotating rod, and the mounting plate of the other magnetic field generating unit 211 is provided with a rotating hole, and the rotating rod is inserted into the rotating hole to realize the pivotal connection of the two magnetic field generating units 211.

[0047] by Figure 3 For example, six magnetic field generating units 211 are distributed along the left-right direction. From left to right, the mounting plates of the first magnetic field generating unit 211 and the second magnetic field generating unit 211 are fixed on the surface facing the front side in the unfolded state ( Figure 3 The mounting plates of the second magnetic field generating unit 211 and the third magnetic field generating unit 211 are fixed on the surface facing the rear side in the unfolded state (with the same Figure 3 The connections between the remaining magnetic field generating units 211 refer to those described above.

[0048] It should be noted that, in some other embodiments, the rotating rod and the rotating hole can also be directly arranged on the opposite sides of two adjacent magnetic field generating units in the unfolded state, referring to Figure 3 , taking the first magnetic field generating unit and the second magnetic field generating unit on the left as an example, the rotating rod and the rotating hole are respectively arranged on the right side of the first magnetic field generating unit and the left side of the second magnetic field generating unit. In addition, the number of magnetic field generating units can also be two, three, four, five or more.

[0049] Reference Figures 1 to 4As shown, because the magnetic field generating member 210 can be folded, the coverage of the magnetic field generating member 210 can change with the folding, so that the coverage of the magnetic field generated by the entire magnetic field generating member 210 in the storage compartment 101 changes. Specifically, the magnetic field generating member 210 can change the coverage of the magnetic field on the food placement area in the storage compartment 101 by folding, that is, when the magnetic field generating member 210 is folded to a certain extent, only the food placed in the area corresponding to the food placement area can be effectively affected by the magnetic field.

[0050] In the solution of this embodiment, the magnetic field generating member 210 is formed by using a plurality of magnetic field generating units 211, and two adjacent magnetic field generating units 211 are pivotally connected. When the magnetic field generating member 210 is applied to the storage compartment 101 of the refrigeration equipment, the magnetic field generating member 210 composed of a plurality of magnetic field generating units 211 can be folded by the mutual rotation of two adjacent magnetic field generating units 211. When the magnetic field generating member 210 is folded, the coverage range of the magnetic field generated by the entire magnetic field generating member 210 will change. Specifically, the coverage range of the magnetic field generated by the magnetic field generating member 210 in the unfolded state is the largest. As the degree of folding increases, the coverage range of the magnetic field generated by the magnetic field generating member 210 will decrease.

[0051] Therefore, by folding the magnetic field generating element 210, the coverage range of the magnetic field generated by the magnetic field generating element 210 in the food placement area in the storage compartment 101 can be adjusted, so that the magnetic field generating element 210 can be used flexibly. For example, when there are fewer foods, the magnetic field generating element 210 can be adjusted according to the placement position of the foods so that the magnetic field of the magnetic field generating element 210 is concentrated on the placement position of the foods; or when the user wants to use the magnetic field storage for part of the foods and not use the magnetic field storage for part of the foods, the magnetic field generating element 210 can be adjusted to cover the part of the foods that want to be stored using the magnetic field, thereby improving the user experience.

[0052] It should be noted that the magnetic field generating unit can be a permanent magnetic sheet directly made of raw magnetic material, a square magnetic conductive plate plus a permanent magnetic sheet, or a square magnetic conductive plate plus an electric coil, and the electric coil is arranged on the side of the magnetic conductive plate facing the food placement area in the room.

[0053] like Figures 3 to 6As shown, the magnetic field assembly 200 includes a mounting member 220, and the magnetic field generating member 210 is arranged in the storage compartment 101 through the mounting member 220. The mounting member 220 is provided with at least one slide groove 221, and the slide groove 221 extends along the distribution direction of the plurality of magnetic field generating units 211. At least one side of the magnetic field generating unit 211 distributed along the extension direction of the pivot axis is provided with a limiting column 212 protruding along the extension direction of the pivot axis, and the limiting column 212 is embedded in the slide groove 221. The two magnetic field generating units 211 rotating relatively make the limiting column 212 slide in the slide groove 221.

[0054] Specifically, the mounting member 220 is a mounting frame, and the magnetic field generating element 210 is mounted in the area surrounded by the mounting frame, and two opposite frame edges of the mounting frame are respectively formed with sliding grooves 221. The magnetic field generating unit 211 is respectively provided with limiting columns 212 on two opposite sides distributed along the extension direction of the pivot axis.

[0055] Reference Figures 3 to 6 As shown, the installation frame is a square frame composed of four frame edges, that is, the area surrounded by the installation frame is a square area, and as mentioned above, the magnetic field generating element 210 is also a square structure in the expanded state, and the size of the magnetic field generating element 210 in the expanded state is comparable to the size of the area surrounded by the installation frame, so it can be installed exactly in the area surrounded by the installation frame.

[0056] Furthermore, two opposite frame edges of the installation frame are formed with slide grooves 221 on the surface facing the surrounding area, and each magnetic field generating unit 211 is provided with limit posts 212 on both sides distributed along the extension direction of the pivot axis, and the limit posts 212 on both sides of the magnetic field generating unit 211 are respectively embedded in the two slide grooves 221 of the installation frame. When the magnetic field generating member 210 is folded, the limit posts 212 can only move along the slide grooves 221.

[0057] by Figure 3 Taking the plane shown as an example, the upper frame edge and the lower frame edge of the installation frame are provided with a slide groove 221, and the upper end and the lower end of each magnetic field generating unit 211 are provided with a limit column 212. A plurality of magnetic field generating units 211 are distributed in the left-right direction in the area surrounded by the installation frame, and the slide groove 221 extends in the left-right direction. When the magnetic field generating unit 211 moves, the limit column 212 slides in the slide groove 221 in the left-right direction.

[0058] By providing the slide groove 221 on the mounting member 220, the limiting column 212 is provided on the magnetic field generating unit 211, and the limiting column 212 is embedded in the slide groove 221. During the movement of the magnetic field generating unit 211, the limiting column 212 can only move in the slide groove 221, that is, the slide groove 221 can limit the movement track of the limiting column 212, thereby limiting the movement track of the magnetic field generating unit 211, making the movement of the magnetic field generating unit 211 more regular, and avoiding a large misalignment of the magnetic field generating unit 211 during the folding process.

[0059] It should be noted that, in some other embodiments, the mounting component may be just a mounting beam, or a frame edge of the mounting frame, and then be provided with a slide groove.

[0060] In addition, it should be noted that in some other embodiments, the magnetic field assembly may not include a mounting member, and the slide groove is directly formed on the refrigerator body for mounting the magnetic field generating member. For example, it is formed on the left and right inner walls or the upper and lower inner walls of the body. Alternatively, the slide groove may also be formed on a shelf for separating compartments.

[0061] Reference Figure 4 As shown, further, a ball 213 is provided at the end of the limiting column 212, and the ball 213 is used to contact the bottom of the sliding groove 221, so that the movement of the magnetic field generating unit 211 is smoother.

[0062] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 7 As shown, the magnetic field assembly 200 is disposed at the opening of the storage compartment 101, and the magnetic field assembly 200 is pivotally connected to the box body 100, so that the magnetic field assembly 200 is moved away from or close to the storage compartment 101 by rotating relative to the box body 100, thereby changing the degree of covering of the opening of the storage compartment 101 by the magnetic field assembly 200.

[0063] Reference Figures 1 to 7 As shown, specifically, the magnetic field assembly 200 is connected to the box body 100 through the mounting member 220, that is, the mounting frame. A rotating shaft 224 is provided on the top surface of the upper frame edge of the mounting frame near the left end, and a rotating shaft is also provided on the bottom surface of the lower frame edge near the left end. Two beams 300 distributed in the longitudinal direction are provided at the opening of the storage compartment 101 of the box body 100. The two beams 300 are respectively provided with mounting holes corresponding to the rotating shaft 224 (not shown in the figure), and the rotating shaft 224 is embedded in the mounting hole, so that the magnetic field assembly 200 as a whole can be rotated through the mounting relationship between the rotating shaft 224 and the mounting hole to change the degree of coverage of the opening of the storage compartment 101 by the magnetic field assembly 200. In other words, the magnetic field assembly 200 can also be equivalent to a small door body to block the food placement area of ​​the storage compartment 101.

[0064] By pivotally connecting the mounting frame to the housing 100, the entire magnetic field assembly 200 can be rotated relative to the housing 100 and moved away from or closer to the storage compartment 101, so as to change the degree of coverage of the opening of the storage compartment 101 by the magnetic field assembly 200. Therefore, on the basis of being able to realize the magnetic field effect of the magnetic field assembly 200 on the food, on the one hand, the magnetic field assembly 200 is arranged at the opening of the storage compartment 101, which helps to more conveniently adjust the magnetic field generating member 210. On the other hand, when it is necessary to take out the food, the food can be taken out by folding the magnetic field generating member 210 or directly rotating the magnetic field assembly 200, which is a very convenient process.

[0065] It should be noted that, components such as shelves or drawers for placing food are hidden in the figure. It can be understood that the storage compartment area corresponding to the magnetic field component is the food placement area where food can be placed.

[0066] It should be noted that in some other embodiments, the magnetic field assembly can also be arranged at the left side, right side, top side, back side, bottom side, etc. of the food placement area in the storage compartment. In addition, during the use of the refrigerator, the magnetic field generating element in the unfolded state can be in a horizontal or vertical state, or in an inclined state with an angle to the horizontal or vertical plane.

[0067] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, a magnetic field generating unit 211 located at one end of the distribution direction among the multiple magnetic field generating units 211 is provided with a locking pin 230, and the refrigeration equipment is provided with a plurality of locking holes 222, and the plurality of locking holes 222 are arranged along the distribution direction of the multiple magnetic field generating units 222, and the locking pin 230 can be embedded in or out of the locking hole 222, and the locking pin 230 embedded in the locking holes 222 located at different positions enables the magnetic field generating element 210 to be fixed in a folding state to different degrees.

[0068] Reference Figures 1 to 8 As shown, specifically, one of the multiple magnetic field generating units 211 located at one end of the distribution direction is provided with a hollow area 202 corresponding to the limiting column 212, one end of the locking pin 230 is located in the hollow area 202, and the other end passes through the limiting column 212, so that the locking pin 230 can reciprocate along the extension direction of the limiting column 212. The bottom wall of the slide slot 221 is provided with a plurality of locking holes 222, and the plurality of locking holes 222 are arranged along the distribution direction of the multiple magnetic field generating units 211.

[0069] Combination Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 8As shown, a hollow area 202 is provided at the bottom of the magnetic field generating unit 211 at the far right end, and the hollow area 202 corresponds to the top of the limiting column 212 at the bottom of the magnetic field generating unit 211. A channel (not shown in the figure) extends from the bottom end of the limiting column 212 to the hollow area 202, and the locking pin 230 passes through the channel, with one end located in the hollow area 202 and the other end extending outside the limiting column 212.

[0070] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, the bottom wall of the slide slot 221 at the lower edge of the mounting frame is provided with a plurality of lock holes 222, which are distributed in the left-right direction. For the lock hole 222 at the rightmost end, when the lock pin 230 is inserted into the lock hole 222, the magnetic field generating member 210 is fixed in the unfolded state. For other lock holes 222, the more the lock pin 230 is inserted into the lock hole 222 to the left, the greater the degree of folding of the magnetic field generating member 210.

[0071] By setting a locking pin 230 on the magnetic field generating unit 211 and setting a plurality of locking holes 222 in the slide groove 221 of the mounting member 220, the locking pin 230 embedded in the locking hole 222 can fix the magnetic field generating member 210, and the plurality of locking holes 222 correspond to various degrees of folding states of the magnetic field generating member 210. That is, through the cooperation of the locking pin 230 and the plurality of locking holes 222, the magnetic field generating member 210 can be fixed in different folding states, which can meet the use requirements while preventing the magnetic field generating member 210 from moving on its own after being folded, especially preventing movement when the mounting frame is rotated.

[0072] It should be noted that in some other embodiments, the locking pin can also be used directly as a limiting column.

[0073] It should be noted that in some other embodiments, the hollow area may not be provided, and the locking pin may be provided on the side of the magnetic field generating unit at the end. In this case, the position of the limiting column of the magnetic field generating unit may also be changed accordingly, or the locking pin may be directly used as the limiting column. In addition, the positions of the limiting columns of the other magnetic field generating units may also be changed accordingly.

[0074] It should be noted that, in some other embodiments, when the magnetic field assembly is not provided with a mounting component and the slide groove is directly formed on the box or shelf, the structure of the lock pin and the lock hole may also refer to the settings described above.

[0075] like Figure 8As shown, the magnetic field generating unit 211 provided with a lock pin 230 is provided with a support member 215, one end of the lock pin 230 is formed with a bend, and the support member 215 is used to support the bent portion of the lock pin 230 so that the lock pin 230 is in a position to be separated from the lock hole 222. Specifically, a support member 215 is provided in the hollow area 202, and the support member 215 is a columnar structure. One end of the lock pin 230 located in the hollow area 202 is formed with a bend, and the support member 215 is used to support the bent portion of the lock pin 230 so that the lock pin 230 is in a position to be separated from the lock hole 222. Specifically, when the magnetic field generating member 210 needs to be folded, the bent portion of the lock pin 230 can be placed on the support member 215 to separate it from the lock hole 222, thereby facilitating the movement of the magnetic field generating member 210. When the magnetic field generating member 210 needs to be fixed, the lock pin 230 can be lowered from the support member 215 so that it can be embedded in the lock hole 222.

[0076] Reference Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, a magnetic field generating unit 211 located at the end of the distribution direction is provided with a positioning column 214, and a corresponding positioning hole 223 is provided at the bottom of the slide slot 221, and the positioning column 214 is embedded in the positioning hole 223. Specifically, for the magnetic field generating unit 211 at the far left, it is provided with a positioning column 214, and a positioning hole 223 is provided at the bottom of the slide slot 221. The positioning column 214 is longer than the limiting column and can be directly embedded in the positioning hole 223, so that the positioning column 214 can rotate in the positioning hole 223, so that the magnetic field generating unit 211 at the far left can complete the folding action, but the positioning column 214 cannot be separated from the positioning hole 223, so that the magnetic field generating element 210 can only complete the folding through the magnetic field generating unit 211 at the right end to approach the left end, avoiding the simultaneous movement of the two ends, so as to better achieve the desired folding degree.

[0077] It should be noted that, when the positioning post and the locking pin are provided at the same time, the locking pin and the positioning post are respectively provided at two magnetic field generating units at both ends.

[0078] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the magnetic field generating unit 211 located at the end of the distribution direction is also provided with a handle 216, so that the folding operation of the magnetic field generating element 210 and the rotation operation of the installation frame are more convenient.

[0079] like Fig. 9As shown, further, the refrigerator also includes a drawer 400, which is arranged in the storage compartment 101, and the magnetic field generating member 210 in the expanded state covers the storage space of the drawer 400. In other words, the storage space of the drawer 400 is the food placement area mentioned above. Specifically, the drawer 400 can be pulled out and arranged in the storage compartment 101. The range that can be covered by the magnetic field generating member 210 in the expanded state is greater than or equal to the storage space of the drawer 400, so that the storage space of the drawer 400 can be covered.

[0080] Combination Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 7 As shown, when the magnetic field assembly 200 is in a state where the storage compartment 101 is covered to the maximum extent as a whole, and the magnetic field generating member 210 is in an unfolded state, the magnetic field generating member 210 completely covers the storage space in the drawer 400 from the front. The mounting frame remains stationary, and only the magnetic field generating member 210 is folded, and the storage space of the drawer 400 that can be covered by the magnetic field generating member 210 will be reduced, that is, it will become a storage space that covers part of the drawer 400, so that only the food placed in the corresponding area can be effectively affected by the magnetic field.

[0081] Combination Fig.10 and Fig.11 As shown, the refrigerator also includes a partition plate 500, which is arranged in the food placement area in the storage compartment 101 (that is, the storage space of the drawer 400) to divide the food placement area into two areas arranged along the distribution direction of the multiple magnetic field generating units 211, and the partition plate 500 is slidably arranged along the distribution direction of the multiple magnetic field generating units 211.

[0082] Combination Figure 6 As shown, further, the partition plate 500 is provided with a sliding column 510, and the refrigerator is provided with a limiting groove 102 extending along the distribution direction of multiple magnetic field generating units 211, and multiple positioning structures for positioning the position of the partition plate 500 are provided in the limiting groove 102, and each positioning structure corresponds to the position of a lock hole 222.

[0083] Specifically, the front and rear side walls of the drawer 400 are provided with limiting grooves 102, and the front and rear ends of the partition plate 500 are provided with sliding posts 510, which are embedded in the limiting grooves 102 to support the partition plate 500, so that the partition plate 500 divides the food placement area into two left and right areas. At the same time, the partition plate 500 can slide along the left and right directions of the drawer 400 to different positions, thereby changing the size of the two side areas.

[0084] By setting the partition plate 500 in the food placement area, the partition plate 500 can separate the food placement area into two areas arranged along the distribution direction of the magnetic field generating unit 211, and the partition plate 500 can change the size of the two areas by sliding. Therefore, after the magnetic field generating unit 211 is folded, the partition plate 500 can be slid so that an area separated by the partition plate 500 corresponds to the coverage range of the folded magnetic field generating unit 211, so as to visually divide the magnetic field action area and the non-magnetic field action area, thereby improving the user experience.

[0085] Preferably, the partition plate 500 is made of magnetic isolation material.

[0086] Furthermore, the limiting groove 102 may be provided with a positioning structure, such as a depression formed on the wall of the limiting groove 102, and the sliding column 510 may be sunk into the depression to position the partition plate 500. Each positioning structure corresponds to a locking hole 222, that is, when the locking pin 230 is inserted into a locking hole 222 so that the magnetic field generating member 210 is in a folded state, the partition plate 500 can be positioned to the edge of the magnetic field generating member 210 by cooperating with the corresponding positioning structure, thereby accurately separating the magnetic field coverage area.

[0087] It should be noted that in some other embodiments, drawers may not be provided, and shelves provided in the storage compartment may be used to form a food placement area. In this case, the partition plate may be slidably connected to the shelf or directly slidably connected to the box body.

[0088] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 2 as well as Figure 12 to Figure 13 As shown, a stopper assembly 600 is provided between the magnetic field assembly 200 and the box 100, and the stopper assembly 600 is used to prevent the installation frame from rotating toward the outside of the storage compartment 101. Specifically, the stopper assembly 600 includes a fixed stopper 610 provided on the magnetic field assembly 200, a movable stopper 620 provided on the box 100, and an elastic member 630. The elastic member 630 supports the movable stopper 620 at a position to stop the fixed stopper 610 to prevent the magnetic field assembly 200 from rotating toward the outside of the storage compartment 101, and the elastic member 630 compresses the elastic member 630 to avoid the fixed stopper 610.

[0089] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 as well as Figure 12 to Figure 13 As shown, specifically, the mounting frame (mounting component 220) can indicate the movement of the magnetic field assembly 200, a fixed stop portion 610 is provided on the right side surface of the right frame edge of the mounting frame, a movable stop portion 620 is provided on the right inner wall of the storage compartment 101, and an elastic member 630, such as a spring, is provided between the movable stop portion 620 and the right inner wall of the storage compartment 101.

[0090] by Fig.13 and Fig.14 For example, the installation frame rotates outward from the storage compartment 101 (by Figure 1 The status shown is Figure 7 When the installation frame is in a position where the magnetic field assembly 200 covers the storage compartment 101 opening to the greatest extent, the elastic member 630 supports the movable stopper 620 in the movable direction of the fixed stopper 610, so the fixed stopper 610 will conflict with the movable stopper 620 and the installation frame cannot continue to rotate outward, thereby limiting the magnetic field assembly 200 to the position where the storage compartment 101 opening is covered to the greatest extent.

[0091] When the magnetic field assembly 200 needs to be opened, the movable stopper 620 can be rotated counterclockwise to compress the elastic member 630, so that the movable stopper 620 avoids the moving path of the fixed stopper 610, so that the installation frame can be rotated outside the storage compartment 101. When the magnetic field assembly 200 needs to be rotated back to the position where the opening of the storage compartment 101 is covered to the greatest extent, the installation frame is directly rotated until the fixed stopper 610 presses against the movable stopper 620, and the installation frame is continuously rotated, and the installation frame presses against the movable stopper 620 to press against the elastic member 630. As the movable stopper 620 is continuously pressed and moved, the fixed stopper 610 eventually passes over the movable stopper 620. After the fixed stopper 610 passes over the movable stopper 620, the elastic member 630 returns to its original state, and the movable stopper 620 bounces back to the position where it stops the fixed stopper 610.

[0092] By providing a stopper assembly 600 between the installation frame and the housing 100, the stopper assembly 600 can prevent the installation frame from rotating toward the outside of the storage compartment 101, so as to limit the magnetic field assembly 200 to the position that covers the opening of the storage compartment 101 to the greatest extent, thereby preventing the magnetic field assembly 200 from moving and affecting the magnetic field effect on the food.

[0093] It should be noted that, in some other embodiments, the refrigerator may be provided with two of the above-mentioned magnetic field components, and the two magnetic field components are arranged opposite to each other.

[0094] At this point, those skilled in the art should recognize that, although multiple exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described in detail herein, many other variations or modifications that conform to the principles of the present invention can still be directly determined or derived based on the content disclosed in the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should be understood and recognized as covering all these other variations or modifications.

Claims

1. A magnetic field assembly for a refrigeration device, the magnetic field assembly being used to be arranged in a storage compartment of the refrigeration device to generate a magnetic field in a food storage area of ​​the storage compartment, wherein: The magnetic field assembly comprises: A magnetic field generating component, wherein the magnetic field generating component comprises a plurality of magnetic field generating units, wherein the magnetic field generating units are used to generate a magnetic field, wherein the plurality of magnetic field generating units are arranged in sequence along a direction, and two adjacent magnetic field generating units are pivotally connected so that the two adjacent magnetic field generating units can be folded by rotation, thereby changing the coverage of the magnetic field generated by the entire magnetic field generating component in the food placement area.

2. The magnetic field assembly for refrigeration equipment according to claim 1, wherein: The magnetic field assembly comprises: A mounting member, wherein the magnetic field generating element is arranged in the storage compartment through the mounting member, wherein the mounting member is provided with at least one slide groove, and the slide groove extends along the distribution direction of the plurality of magnetic field generating units; At least one side of the magnetic field generating unit distributed along the extension direction of the pivot axis is provided with a limiting column protruding along the extension direction of the pivot axis, and the limiting column is embedded in the slide groove. The two magnetic field generating units rotating relative to each other make the limiting column slide in the slide groove.

3. The magnetic field assembly for refrigeration equipment according to claim 2, wherein: The installation component is an installation frame, the magnetic field generating element is installed in the area surrounded by the installation frame, and the two opposite frame edges of the installation frame are respectively formed with the sliding grooves; The limiting columns are respectively arranged on two opposite sides of the magnetic field generating unit distributed along the extending direction of the pivot axis.

4. A refrigeration device, wherein: include: A box body, wherein the box body is formed with a storage compartment; and According to any one of claims 1 to 3, the magnetic field assembly is arranged in the storage compartment to generate a magnetic field in the food placement area of ​​the storage compartment.

5. The refrigeration device according to claim 4, wherein: One of the multiple magnetic field generating units located at one end of the distribution direction is provided with a locking pin, and the refrigeration equipment is provided with multiple locking holes, and the multiple locking holes are arranged along the distribution direction of the multiple magnetic field generating units. The locking pin can be embedded in or out of the locking hole, and the locking pin embedded in the locking holes located at different positions enables the magnetic field generating component to be fixed in a folding state to different degrees.

6. The refrigeration device according to claim 5, wherein: The refrigeration device also includes: a partition plate, which is arranged in the food placement area to divide the food placement area into two areas arranged along the distribution direction of the multiple magnetic field generating units, and the partition plate is slidably arranged along the distribution direction of the multiple magnetic field generating units.

7. The refrigeration device according to claim 6, wherein: The partition plate is provided with a sliding column, the refrigeration equipment is provided with a limiting groove extending along the distribution direction of the multiple magnetic field generating units, and the limiting groove is provided with multiple positioning structures for positioning the position of the partition plate, and each positioning structure corresponds to the position of a lock hole.

8. The refrigeration device according to claim 5, wherein: The magnetic field generating unit provided with the locking pin is provided with a supporting member, one end of the locking pin is formed with a bend, and the supporting member is used to support the bent portion of the locking pin so that the locking pin is in a position to be separated from the locking hole.

9. The refrigeration device according to claim 4, wherein: The magnetic field assembly is arranged at the opening of the storage compartment, and the magnetic field assembly is pivotally connected to the box body so that the magnetic field assembly can be moved away from or close to the storage compartment by rotating relative to the box body, thereby changing the degree of covering of the opening of the storage compartment by the magnetic field assembly.

10. The refrigeration device according to claim 9, wherein: A stopper assembly is provided between the magnetic field assembly and the box body, and the stopper assembly is used to prevent the magnetic field assembly from rotating toward the outside of the storage room.

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