Refrigerator

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of household appliances, and discloses a refrigerator which comprises a refrigerator body, a first supporting part, a rack and a driving device. The first supporting part is arranged on the box body and can move relative to the box body; the rack is arranged in the box body and can move between a first position arranged on the first supporting part and a second position separated from the first supporting part; the driving device is in driving connection with the first supporting part and used for driving the first supporting part to move relative to the box body. When a certain rack in the box body is moved to be located at the first position, the driving device drives the rack to move up and down relative to the box body along with the first supporting part, and therefore the positions of the multiple racks in the box body can be moved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of household appliances, and in particular to a refrigerator. Background Art

[0002] Refrigerators are very common household appliances in people's daily lives. Inside the refrigerator, there are usually shelves for placing items. For items placed on the shelves at a higher position, it is often inconvenient for users to take and put, and the position of the shelves often needs to be adjusted.

[0003] The related art discloses a refrigerator, in which an electric control device is fixedly connected to a side of a shelf close to a rear wall of the refrigerator body, and the electric control device drives the shelf to move up and down.

[0004] In the process of implementing the embodiments of the present disclosure, it was found that at least the following problems exist in the related art: when the rack is connected to the electric control device, only one rack can be driven to move up and down, and the movement of multiple racks cannot be adjusted.

[0005] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the above background technology section is only used to enhance the understanding of the background of the present application, and therefore may include information that does not constitute the prior art known to ordinary technicians in the field. Summary of the invention

[0006] In order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments, a brief summary is given below. The summary is not an extensive review, nor is it intended to identify key / critical components or delineate the scope of protection of these embodiments, but rather serves as a prelude to the detailed description that follows.

[0007] The embodiment of the present disclosure provides a refrigerator capable of driving a plurality of shelves in the refrigerator to move, thereby realizing the function of adjusting the positions of the plurality of shelves.

[0008] A refrigerator provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a housing, a first support portion, a shelf and a driving device; the first support portion is provided at the housing and can move relative to the housing; the shelf is provided at the housing and can move between a first position provided at the first support portion and a second position detached from the first support portion; the driving device is drivingly connected to the first support portion, and is used to drive the first support portion to move relative to the housing, so that when the shelf is at the first position, the shelf is driven to move relative to the housing along with the first support portion.

[0009] In some embodiments, the first supporting portion is disposed between the rear wall of the box and the shelf.

[0010] In some embodiments, the first supporting portion includes: a first bracket and a second bracket, and the first bracket is provided with a first connecting portion at both ends in the length direction; the second bracket is cross-arranged with the first bracket, and the plane where the first bracket and the second bracket are located is not parallel to the shelf, and the second bracket is provided with a second connecting portion at both ends in the length direction; the shelf is provided with a first connecting fitting portion that cooperates with the first connecting portion, and the shelf is also provided with a second connecting fitting portion that cooperates with the second connecting portion; in the first position, the first connecting portion is cooperatively connected with the first connecting fitting portion, and the second connecting portion is cooperatively connected with the second connecting fitting portion; in the second position, the first connecting portion is separated from the first connecting fitting portion, and the second connecting portion is separated from the second connecting fitting portion.

[0011] In some embodiments, one of the shelf and the first support portion is provided with a slot, and the other is provided with a locking block, the locking block having a locking position in which it is locked in the slot and a separation position in which it is disengaged from the slot, when the shelf is in the first position, the locking block is in the locking position, and when the shelf is in the second position, the locking block is in the separation position.

[0012] In some embodiments, the refrigerator also includes a second support portion, which is arranged on the side wall of the box body and extends in the up and down direction. When the shelf is in the first position, the shelf is separated from the second support portion. When the shelf is in the second position, the shelf is supported by the second support portion.

[0013] In some embodiments, the second support portion is provided with a plurality of grooves, and the plurality of grooves are sequentially arranged along the length direction of the second support portion. When the shelf is in the second position, the side of the shelf is clamped in a groove to limit the shelf to different heights.

[0014] In some embodiments, a surface of the rack facing the second support portion is provided with a clearance opening, and when the rack is in the first position, the clearance opening corresponds to the second support portion, so that the rack can move up and down along the second support portion relative to the box body.

[0015] In some embodiments, the driving device includes a motor, which is drivingly connected to the first support portion and is used to drive the first support portion to move up and down relative to the box body.

[0016] In some embodiments, the refrigerator also includes an input module, a detection device and a controller. The input module is arranged on the cabinet and / or the door of the refrigerator, and is used to receive user instructions; the detection device is arranged on the cabinet and / or the shelf, and is used to detect the current position information of the shelf; the controller is connected to the input module, the detection device and the driving device, and is used to control the driving device to drive the first support part to move to the corresponding position according to the current position information of the shelf, and control the driving device to drive the first support part to move to the target position according to the received user instructions.

[0017] The refrigerator provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure can achieve the following technical effects: the refrigerator includes a box body, a first support part, a shelf and a driving device; the first support part is arranged on the box body and can move relative to the box body; the shelf is arranged in the box body and can move between a first position arranged on the first support part and a second position separated from the first support part; the driving device is drivingly connected to the first support part, and is used to drive the first support part to move relative to the box body, so that when the shelf is in the first position, the shelf is driven to move relative to the box body with the first support part. By setting the first support part, when it is necessary to move a certain shelf, the shelf is set on the first support part, and the driving device drives the first support part to move, so as to drive the shelf to move relative to the box body, so that the positions of multiple shelves in the box body can be adjusted.

[0018] The above general description and the following description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not intended to limit the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] One or more embodiments are exemplarily described by corresponding drawings, which do not limit the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are shown as similar elements, and the drawings do not constitute a scale limitation, and wherein:

[0020] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a refrigerator provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0021] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of another refrigerator provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the shelf is located at a first position;

[0022] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Middle A-direction view;

[0023] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of another refrigerator provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the shelf is located at a second position;

[0024] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Middle A-direction view;

[0025] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of another refrigerator provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0026] Figure 7 is a schematic structural diagram of a shelf and a second supporting portion provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0027] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 Middle A-direction view;

[0028] Fig. 9 yes Figure 7 Middle B view;

[0029] Fig.10 is a schematic diagram of the movement of the shelf provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure within the box;

[0030] Fig.11 is a structural schematic diagram of a display screen control panel provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0031] Fig.12 It is a flow chart of adjusting the shelf in the box provided by the disclosed embodiment.

[0032] Reference numerals:

[0033] 100: shelf; 110: opening; 120: handle; 130: first connection and matching portion; 140: second connection and matching portion; 150: triangular rib;

[0034] 200: box body; 210: first side wall; 220: second side wall; 230: guide rail;

[0035] 300: first supporting portion; 310: first bracket; 311: first connecting portion; 320: second bracket; 321: second connecting portion;

[0036] 400: second supporting portion; 410: groove;

[0037] 500: driving device; 510: motor; 520: transmission rod; 530: transmission connecting piece;

[0038] 600: display screen control panel; 610 control button; 620: upper control panel; 630: lower control panel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] In order to be able to understand the features and technical contents of the embodiments of the present disclosure in more detail, the implementation of the embodiments of the present disclosure is described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The attached drawings are for reference only and are not used to limit the embodiments of the present disclosure. In the following technical description, for the convenience of explanation, a full understanding of the disclosed embodiments is provided through multiple details. However, one or more embodiments can still be implemented without these details. In other cases, to simplify the drawings, well-known structures and devices can be simplified for display.

[0040] The terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the disclosed embodiments and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the terms used in this way can be interchanged where appropriate for the disclosed embodiments described herein. In addition, the terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions.

[0041] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the terms "upper", "lower", "inside", "middle", "outside", "front", "back" and the like indicate directions or positional relationships based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are mainly intended to better describe the embodiments of the present disclosure and their embodiments, and are not intended to limit the indicated devices, elements or components to have a specific direction, or to be constructed and operated in a specific direction. Moreover, in addition to being used to indicate directions or positional relationships, some of the above terms may also be used to indicate other meanings. For example, the term "upper" may also be used to indicate a certain dependency or connection relationship in certain circumstances. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of these terms in the embodiments of the present disclosure can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0042] In addition, the terms "disposed", "connected", and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connected" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; it can be a mechanical connection, or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be an internal connection between two devices, elements, or components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present disclosure can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0043] Unless otherwise stated, the term "plurality" means two or more.

[0044] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the character " / " indicates that the preceding and following objects are in an "or" relationship. For example, A / B indicates: A or B.

[0045] The term "and / or" is a description of the association relationship between objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B means: A or B, or, A and B.

[0046] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of the present disclosure may be combined with each other.

[0047] There are multiple shelves for placing items inside the refrigerator, and users usually need to adjust the position of the shelves according to their needs. Some items are placed on the shelves at a higher position, which is inconvenient for users to take and put, and the position of the shelves often needs to be adjusted.

[0048] In the related art, an electric control device is connected to one side of the rack to drive the rack to move up and down. However, this can only drive one rack connected to the electric control device to move up and down, and cannot drive multiple racks to move.

[0049] The present disclosure provides a refrigerator, Figures 1 to 5As shown, the refrigerator includes a housing 200, a first support portion 300, a shelf 100 and a driving device 500; the first support portion 300 is disposed on the housing 200 and can move relative to the housing; the shelf 100 is disposed in the housing 200 and can move between a first position disposed on the first support portion 300 and a second position separated from the first support portion 300; the driving device 500 is drivingly connected to the first support portion 300, and is used to drive the first support portion 300 to move relative to the housing 200, so that when the shelf 100 is located at the first position, the shelf 100 is driven to move relative to the housing along with the first support portion 300.

[0050] Combination Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, at this time, the shelf 100 is located in the first position, and the shelf 100 is connected to the first support part 300 on the side facing the rear wall of the box 200. In this way, the driving device 500 drives the first support part 300 to move relative to the box 200, so that the shelf 100 moves relative to the box with the first support part 300.

[0051] Combination Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, at this time, the rack 100 is located at the second position, and the side of the rack 100 facing the rear wall of the box body 200 is disconnected from the first support portion 300 .

[0052] Optionally, a plurality of shelves 100 are provided in the box body, and the plurality of shelves 100 are arranged in sequence along the height direction (up and down direction) of the box body. When any shelf 100 needs to be moved downward or upward, the driving device 500 drives the first support part 300 to move to the shelf 100, and pushes the shelf 100 toward the rear wall of the box body, so that the shelf 100 is set on the first support part 300. The driving device 500 drives the shelf 100 to move upward or downward relative to the box body 200 along with the first support part 300.

[0053] According to the embodiment of the present disclosure, the first support part 300 is moved to the rack 100 whose position needs to be changed, and the rack 100 is moved to the first position so that the rack 100 is arranged on the first support part 300. The driving device 500 drives the first support part 300 to move so that the first support part 300 drives the rack 100 to move up and down relative to the box body 200, thereby facilitating the user to adjust the height of any rack 100 according to needs, so as to facilitate the user to take and put items.

[0054] Combination Figures 6 to 9As shown, optionally, the first support portion 300 includes a first bracket 310 and a second bracket 320, and the first bracket 310 is provided with a first connecting portion 311 at both ends in the length direction; the second bracket 320 is cross-arranged with the first bracket 310, and the second connecting portion 321 is provided at both ends in the length direction of the second bracket 320; the shelf 100 is provided with a first connecting fitting portion 130 that cooperates with the first connecting portion 311, and the shelf 100 is also provided with a second connecting fitting portion 140 that cooperates with the second connecting portion 321; in the first position, the first connecting portion 311 is cooperated and connected with the first connecting fitting portion 130, and the second connecting portion 321 is cooperated and connected with the second connecting fitting portion 140; in the second position, the first connecting portion 311 is separated from the first connecting fitting portion 130, and the second connecting portion 321 is separated from the second connecting fitting portion 140.

[0055] Optionally, one of the first connection portion 311 and the first connection matching portion 130 is provided with a slot, and the other is provided with a block, the block having a locking position in which it is locked in the slot and a separation position in which it is released from the slot, when the rack 100 is in the first position, the block is in the locking position, the first connection portion 311 and the first connection matching portion 130 are matched and connected, when the rack 100 is in the second position, the block is in the separation position, the first connection portion 311 is separated from the first connection matching portion 130. For example, the first connection portion 311 and the second connection portion 321 are provided with slots, and the first connection matching portion 130 and the second connection matching portion 140 are provided with blocks.

[0056] Thus, when the rack 100 is in the first position, the first connection portion 311 is connected with the first connection matching portion 130 , and the second connection portion 321 is connected with the second connection matching portion 140 , so that the rack 100 can be connected to the first support portion 300 .

[0057] Optionally, the number of the first connecting parts 311 is two, the number of the second connecting parts 321 is two, the first connecting fitting part 130 is arranged on the side of the shelf 100 facing the first support part 300, and is fixedly connected to the shelf 100, and the number of the first connecting fitting parts 130 is two, the second connecting fitting parts 140 is arranged on the side of the shelf 100 facing the first support part 300, and is fixedly connected to the shelf 100, and the number of the second connecting fitting parts 140 is two.

[0058] Optionally, combined Figure 8 As shown, the refrigerator also includes a triangular rib 150, and the side of the shelf 100 facing the rear wall of the box body is fixedly connected to the triangular rib 150, and the first connecting fitting portion 130 and the second connecting fitting portion 140 are fixedly connected to the side of the triangular rib 150 away from the shelf 100.

[0059] The first connection fitting portion 130 and the second connection fitting portion 140 are fixedly connected to the rack 100 via the triangular rib 150. When the rack 100 is disposed on the first support portion 300, the matching strength between the rack 100 and the first support portion 300 is ensured to prevent the rack 100 from tilting downward or slipping off the first support portion 300.

[0060] Optionally, in the first position, the rack 100 is arranged on the first support part 300 further includes: a magnet is provided on the side of the rack 100 facing the first support part 300, the first support part 300 is made of metal, and the rack 100 is connected to the first support part 300 by the magnetic attraction of the magnet.

[0061] Optionally, the first supporting portion 300 is disposed between the rear wall of the box body and the shelf 100 .

[0062] Optionally, the plane where the first bracket 310 and the second bracket 320 are located is not parallel to the rack 100 .

[0063] Optionally, the plane where the first bracket 310 and the second bracket 320 are located is parallel to the rear wall of the box and is arranged between the rear wall of the box and the shelf 100 , or the plane where the first bracket 310 and the second bracket 320 are located has a certain inclination angle with the shelf 100 .

[0064] In this way, the space occupied by the first support portion 300 in the box body 200 can be reduced to avoid occupying the position of the shelf 100. In addition, the plane where the first bracket 310 and the second bracket 320 are located is parallel to the rear wall of the box body and perpendicular to the plane where the shelf 100 is located, which facilitates the first connection portion 311 to be matched and connected with the first connection matching portion 130, and the second connection portion 321 to be matched and connected with the second connection matching portion 140.

[0065] Optionally, the refrigerator further includes a second support portion 400, which is disposed on a side wall of the box body 200 and extends in an up-down direction. When the shelf 100 is located at the first position, Figure 2 As shown, the rack 100 is separated from the second support portion 400. When the rack 100 is located at the second position, as shown in FIG. Figure 4 As shown, the rack 100 is supported on the second supporting portion 400 .

[0066] When the rack 100 is in a normal state and does not need to be moved, the rack 100 is located at the second position. In this way, by setting the second support part 400, the rack 100 can be limited to the second position. When a rack 100 needs to be moved, the driving device 500 drives the first support part 300 to move to the rack 100, so that the first connection part 311 corresponds to the first connection matching part 130, and the second connection part 321 corresponds to the second connection matching part 140. Then, the rack 100 is pushed toward the rear wall of the box 200, so that the rack 100 moves from the second position to the first position, the rack 100 is separated from the second support part 400, the first connection part 311 is connected to the first connection matching part 130, and the second connection part 321 is connected to the second connection matching part 140, so that the first support part 300 can drive the rack 100 to move up and down relative to the box 200.

[0067] Optionally, the box body 200 includes a first side wall 210 and a second side wall 220 , and the second side wall 220 is arranged opposite to the first side wall 210 ; wherein both the first side wall 210 and the second side wall 220 are provided with a second supporting portion 400 .

[0068] Optionally, two second support portions 400 are provided on both the first side wall 210 and the second side wall 220. The two second support portions 400 are arranged opposite to each other to support two opposite sides of the rack 100. In this way, when the rack 100 is limited to the second support portions 400 in the second position, the support strength is ensured to prevent the rack 100 from tilting.

[0069] Optionally, combined Figure 4 As shown, the second support portion 400 is provided with a plurality of grooves 410, and the plurality of grooves 410 are sequentially arranged along the length direction of the second support portion 400. When the rack 100 is in the second position, the side of the rack 100 is clamped in a groove 410 to limit the rack 100 to different heights.

[0070] Optionally, combined Figure 6As shown, the rear wall of the box body 200 is provided with two guide rails 230 arranged opposite to each other, and there are multiple guide rail positions along the height direction of the guide rails 230, and the first connecting portion 311 and the second connecting portion 321 move between the multiple guide rail positions. The position of each groove 410 corresponds to each guide rail position one by one. For example, six grooves 410 are arranged in sequence along the length direction of the second support portion 400, and six guide rail positions corresponding to the six grooves 410 are arranged on the two guide rails 230, which is equivalent to the six gears that the rack 100 can adjust. For example, if the shelf 100 in the third gear position needs to be moved to the first gear position, the first support portion 300 is first moved to the third gear position so that the first connecting portion 311 and the second connecting portion 321 are located at the guide rail position corresponding to the third gear position, and then the shelf 100 is moved from the second position to the first position. At this time, the shelf 100 is connected to the first support portion 300, and then under the driving action of the driving device 500, the first support portion 300 drives the shelf 100 to move to the first gear position, and the shelf 100 is pulled out in the direction away from the rear wall of the box body, so that the shelf 100 is moved from the first position to the second position, and the shelf 100 is embedded in the groove 410 corresponding to the first gear position.

[0071] Optionally, combined Figure 7 As shown, a clearance opening 110 is provided on the surface of the rack 100 facing the second support portion 400 . When the rack 100 is in the first position, the clearance opening 110 corresponds to the second support portion 400 , so that the rack 100 can move up and down along the second support portion 400 relative to the box.

[0072] When the rack 100 is in the second position, the two side edges of the rack 100 are embedded in the second support part 400. When the rack 100 needs to be moved, the rack 100 is pushed toward the rear wall of the box 200, so that the first connection part 311 is connected with the first connection matching part 130, and the second connection part 321 is connected with the second connection matching part 140. At this time, the clearance opening 110 corresponds to the second support part 400. In this way, when the first support part 300 drives the rack 100 to move up and down, the clearance opening 110 moves up and down along the length direction of the second support part 400, and when the rack 100 needs to be moved, the second support part 400 is prevented from limiting the rack 100.

[0073] Optionally, the driving device 500 includes a motor 510, which is drivingly connected to the first supporting portion 300 and is used to drive the first supporting portion 300 to move up and down relative to the box.

[0074] Optionally, combined Figure 6 As shown, the driving device 500 further includes a transmission rod 520 , which is drivingly connected to the motor 510 .

[0075] Optionally, the refrigerator further includes a transmission connector 530 , the first bracket 310 and the second bracket 320 are cross-arranged, and the transmission connector 530 is arranged at the cross position, so as to connect the first bracket 310 and the second bracket 320 through the transmission connector 530 .

[0076] The transmission connecting member 530 is sleeved on the transmission rod 520 and is threadedly connected to the transmission rod so that the transmission connecting member 530 can move relative to the transmission rod 520 along the height direction of the transmission rod 520. The motor 510 drives the transmission rod 520 to move, so that the transmission rod 520 drives the transmission connecting member 530 to move up and down, thereby driving the first support part 300 to move up and down, so that the shelf 100 moves with the first support part 300.

[0077] Optionally, the driving device 500 includes a motor 510 and an electric push rod, the electric push rod is fixedly connected to the first support part 300, and the motor 510 drives the electric push rod to move, so that the electric push rod drives the first support part 300 to move up and down.

[0078] Optionally, the rack 100 is provided with a handle 120 .

[0079] Thus, when the rack 100 needs to be moved, the handle 120 is used to push the rack 100 toward the rear wall of the box body, so that the rack 100 moves from the second position to the first position. Alternatively, when the rack 100 needs to be fixed, the handle 120 is used to pull the rack 100 away from the rear wall of the box body, so that the rack 100 moves from the first position to the second position.

[0080] Optionally, the refrigerator further comprises an input module, a detection device and a controller, wherein the input module is arranged on the cabinet and / or the door of the refrigerator, and is used to receive user instructions. The detection device is arranged on the cabinet and / or the shelf 100, and is used to detect the position information of the shelf 100; the controller is connected with the input module, the detection device and the driving device 500, and is used to control the driving device 500 to drive the first support part 300 to move to the corresponding position according to the current position information of the shelf 100, and control the driving device 500 to drive the first support part 300 to move to the target position according to the received user instructions.

[0081] Optionally, the detection device includes a position sensor, which is disposed on the box and / or the shelf 100 and can detect the position of the shelf 100 and the switch state of the door.

[0082] Optionally, combined Fig.11As shown, the refrigerator also includes an operable display screen control panel 600, which is connected to both the position sensor and the controller. The display screen control panel 600 includes an upper control panel 620 and a lower control panel 630. The upper control panel 620 can display the current position of each shelf 100, and the lower control panel 630 can display the target position of the selected shelf 100. The display screen control panel 600 also includes an input module, such as a control button 610, and the target position of the selected shelf 100 is adjusted by operating the control button 610. For example, the user selects the shelf 100 to be controlled on the upper control panel 620, and then clicks the control button 610 for rising or falling to raise or lower the shelf. After confirmation, the first support part 300 moves the shelf 100 to the target position. The position sensor transmits the position information (target position) of the shelf 100 after movement to the controller, and the controller controls the display screen control panel 600 to update the position information of the current shelf 100.

[0083] Optionally, the controller records and stores the initial position of each shelf 100. When a shelf 100 needs to be adjusted, the controller calls the initial position information of the shelf 100 and controls the driving device 500 to drive the first support part 300 to the initial position of the shelf 100. After the first support part 300 is connected to the shelf 100, the first support part 300 drives the shelf 100 to the target position. The position sensor records the target position information and transmits it to the controller as the initial position information for the next adjustment. The target position information of the first adjustment is directly called during the next adjustment.

[0084] Optionally, the first support part 300 is provided with a reference position. When the position adjustment of the shelf 100 is completed, the first support part 300 is disconnected from the shelf 100, and the driving device 500 drives the first support part 300 to the reference position to reset the first support part 300 to ensure the accuracy of subsequent adjustments.

[0085] Optionally, the present disclosure provides a refrigerator shelf 100 adjustment process as follows:

[0086] S101, judging whether the door is open according to the detection result of the detection device;

[0087] If yes, execute steps S103-S104, if no, execute step S102;

[0088] S103, the controller controls the display screen control panel 600 to light up;

[0089] S104, the controller determines whether a control instruction is received, if so, executes steps S105-S110, if not, executes step S102;

[0090] S105, the controller calls the initial position information of the rack 100;

[0091] S106, the controller controls the driving device 500 to drive the first supporting part 300 to an initial position;

[0092] S107, the controller controls the driving device 500 to drive the first supporting part 300 to drive the rack 100 to the target position; specifically, the controller controls the driving device 500 to drive the first supporting part 300 to drive the rack 100 to the target position according to the received control instruction;

[0093] S108, the controller records the target position information of the rack 100;

[0094] S109, the driving device 500 drives the first supporting part 300 to a reference position;

[0095] S110, the adjustment of the rack 100 is completed.

[0096] The refrigerator provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure is provided with a first support part 300, a second support part 400 and a driving device 500 in the box body. The driving device 500 is drivingly connected to the first support part 300. The shelf 100 is provided in the box body and can move between a first position provided at the first support part 300 and a second position separated from the first support part 300. When the shelf 100 is in the first position, the driving device 500 drives the shelf 100 to move up and down relative to the box body along with the first support part 300. After the position adjustment of the shelf 100 is completed, the shelf 100 is pulled to the second position so that the shelf 100 is limited to the second support part 400. In addition, the refrigerator is also provided with a display control panel 600, a position sensor and a controller. The user can adjust each layer of the shelf 100 by operating the display control panel 600.

[0097] The above description and the accompanying drawings sufficiently illustrate the embodiments of the present disclosure to enable those skilled in the art to practice them. Other embodiments may include structural and other changes. The embodiments represent only possible variations. Unless explicitly required, individual components and functions are optional, and the order of operations may vary. Portions and features of some embodiments may be included in or replace portions and features of other embodiments. The embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes may be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A refrigerator, characterized in that: include: Box; The first support portion is provided on the box body and is capable of moving relative to the box body; The rack is disposed in the box body and can move between a first position disposed at the first support portion and a second position separated from the first support portion; The driving device is drivingly connected to the first supporting part and is used to drive the first supporting part to move relative to the box body, so that when the shelf is located at the first position, the shelf is driven to move relative to the box body along with the first supporting part.

2. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first supporting part is arranged between the rear wall surface of the box body and the shelf.

3. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first support portion comprises: A first bracket, wherein both ends of the first bracket in the length direction are provided with a first connecting portion; The second bracket is arranged crosswise with the first bracket, and the plane where the first bracket and the second bracket are located is not parallel to the shelf, and both ends of the second bracket in the length direction are provided with a second connecting portion; The shelf is provided with a first connection matching portion matching with the first connection portion and a second connection matching portion matching with the second connection portion; In the first position, the first connection portion is connected with the first connection matching portion, and the second connection portion is connected with the second connection matching portion; in the second position, the first connection portion is separated from the first connection matching portion, and the second connection portion is separated from the second connection matching portion.

4. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: One of the shelf and the first supporting part is provided with a slot, and the other is provided with a locking block, which has a locking position in which it is locked in the slot and a separation position in which it is released from the slot. When the shelf is in the first position, the locking block is in the locking position, and when the shelf is in the second position, the locking block is in the separation position.

5. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: The second support part is arranged on the side wall of the box body and extends in the up-down direction. When the shelf is located at the first position, the shelf is separated from the second support part. When the shelf is located at the second position, the shelf is supported by the second support part.

6. The refrigerator according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second support portion is provided with a plurality of grooves, which are sequentially arranged along the length direction of the second support portion. When the shelf is in the second position, the side of the shelf is clamped in a groove to limit the shelf to different heights.

7. The refrigerator according to claim 5, characterized in that: A clearance opening is provided on the surface of the rack facing the second supporting portion. When the rack is in the first position, the clearance opening corresponds to the second supporting portion, so that the rack can move up and down along the second supporting portion relative to the box body.

8. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive unit includes: The motor is drivingly connected to the first support part and is used to drive the first support part to move up and down relative to the box body.

9. The refrigerator according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: Also includes: An input module, provided on the cabinet and / or the door of the refrigerator, for receiving user instructions; A detection device, provided on the box and / or the shelf, for detecting the current position information of the shelf; The controller is connected to the input module, the detection device and the driving device, and is used to control the driving device to drive the first support part to move to the corresponding position according to the current position information of the shelf, and control the driving device to drive the first support part to move to the target position according to the received user instructions.

10. The refrigerator according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The shelf is provided with a handle.

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